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Circulation is what the Advertiser Pays For. He Gets it Here. THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XV. NUMBER 18. EXTENSION SOCIETY MEETING OF THE A. M. E. CHURCH MADE A GOOD SHOWING. SECRETARY WATSON'S REPORT. Bishop Grant's Opening Address Full of Wholesome Instructions-Bishop Coppin Spoke of the Progress of the Work in the Interior of Africa. Philadelphia, Pa., Special.—One of the most successful meetings of the Church Extension Society of the A. M. E. church held since the organization of the department, was the meeting on the 23d ult., at the Philadelphia department, 631 Pine street. The presiding officer, Rt. Rev. Abraham Grant, of Indianapolis, Ind., possesses unusual business fact, and when he presides over an assembly of men the routine of work must proceed through a certain channel. When the time arrives to adjourn the business is complete and all attending the meeting feel that they, as well as the Bishop, have discharged their duties to the full satisfaction of all. Promptly at 9 o'clock the Bishop called the meeting to order, Bishop W. J. Gaines, of Atlanta, Ga., announced the opening Hymn and offered prayer. Bishop C.S. Smith, of Detroit, Mich., read the 21st Psalm. Rev. A. L. Gaines, of Norfolk, Va., secreted the roll and the following members were present: D. P. Roberts, St. Louis, Mo.; John W. Gazaway, Pittsburg, Pa.; A. J. Burton, Springfield, Ill.; A. M. Ward, Topeka, Kan.; F. Y. Denby, Greenwood, S. C.; J. I. Lowe, F. Bluff, Ark.; G. H. Burke, Paducah, Ky.; I. C. Denham, Waco, Tex.; J. W. Dukes, Ocala, Fla. Bishop Grant addressed the members and visitors: saying: "The Church Extension Society has assembled to examine the books of the secretary, Rev B. F. Watson, for the fiscal year. I hope that the visiting ministers will conduct themselves as ministers of the gospel. You have a great work to do not only to redeem fallen humanity, but we must demonstrate to the white race that we are a people of progress. We have had assistance from the white people since emancipation. They are willing, in some parts of the country, to continue, but if we wish to redeem our race we must do it ourselves; no race can redeem another." At the conclusion of his remarks Bishops W. J. Gaines, C. Spencer Smith, W. B. Derrick, L. J. Coppin, M. B. Salters, Revs. E. W. Lampton, N. J. M. McCracken, C. S. Smith, R. C. Rantom and J. H. Jones were introduced. The Bishop announced the committees for the meeting as follows: Auditing committee, A. J. Burton, A. L. Gaines, A. M. Ward; applications, J. I. Howe, G. H. Burke, A. M. Green; appropriations, J. W. Gaway, D. P. Roberts, T. C. Denham, F. Y. Denby, J. W. Dukes; ways and means, Bishops W. J. Gains, M. B. Salters, C. S. Smith, L. J. Coppin, W. B. Derrick. Rev. B. F. Watson read a lengthy report, reviewing the work of his department for the past year. He stated that he was glad the A. M. E. church was able to build churches and school houses, thus showing the progress of the race since emancipation. His report was commented upon by many, and presented every phase of the work committed to his hands. The receipts for the fiscal year was $34,821; expenditures, $25,511; balance in the treasure, $9,002,49. Special loans for the year, $18,460,20. At the conclusion of the report the board took a recess to give the various committees an opportunity to transact the business referred to them. At the convening of the board the auditing committee reported on the secretary's report, commending him and his bookkeeper, Miss Marie Thomas, for their excellent work. The committee on appropriation recommended that the several episcopal districts be paid the following amounts to relieve the needy churches: First, $1,100; second, $1,200; third, $800; fourth, $700; fifth, $1,200; sixth, $1,200; seventh, $1,800; eighth, $1,200; ninth, $800; tenth, $1,200; eleventh, $600; twelfth, $500; thirteenth, $1,300; fourteenth, $1,200; Wilberforce University, $300; Paul Quinn College, $250; Edward Waters College, $250; Institutional church, Chicago, $200. Bishop L. J. Coppin, recently from the work in South Africa, spoke concerning the progress of the connection in Cape Town and the interior of the country. He stated that in the last year the church had acquired property estimated by the British THE COURT HOUSE government to be worth $50,000. He asked the members throughout the country to assist in the new work, and he felt assured that in the course of a few years the members in Africa would be able to carry on the work without assistance from members of other fields. The meeting closed by an address by Bishop Grant, reviewing the work from its infancy to the present time. Resolutions were adopted thanking the secretary for courtesies extended to the members. Current News Condensed. Durham, N. C., Special.—St. Joseph Sunday school is now under the superintendency of Dr. King. The exercises there are excellent. The Zobo band is furnishing good music hereabouts. The Sunday school band furnished music for the Christian Endeavors recently. The band was under the leadership of Mr. O'Donnell, Prof. G. W. Pierson, principal of the Whitted high school and superintendent of the St. Joseph Sunday school, is delighted with the exercises of the latter. At a recent meeting of the Christian Endeavors the subject, "Growing in Grace," was discussed by all the christians of the church. Prof. Pierson made a fine talk. The social whirl, given under the auspices of the Whitted Athletic club, was assisted by these well known persons: Miss Jennie B. Maybe, solo, "Wait"; Miss Mary F. Baily, "Asleep at the Switch," Miss Annie Pointer, solo, "Hello, Central, Give Heaven"; Benj. F. Stevens, euphonium solo, "Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep;" John Pierson, bass solo, "Asleep in the Deep;" Doc Watson, bass solo, "The Mighty Deep;" Mrs. Rebecca N. Ray, poem, "Mrs. Garfield's Ride to Washington;" John Allen, Miss Jennie B. Maybe, Doc Watson, John Pierson, quartettee, accompanied by Miss Posy Whitted, on a Chickering piano. Director P. W. Peace played for the Second Baptist church recently and made a hit. All persons wishing the Freeman should call at Walter Wright's barber shop, 105 Peabody street, Benj. F. Stevens agent. Afro-American Club Organized Portland, Oregon, Special.—Mrs. E. M. Johnson has joined her husband in this city, who has a position at the Portland hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson expect to reside here permanently. The young men have organized an Afro-American club in this city for social and political advancement. The Clark Bros., proprietors of the Midway saloon, entertained the Williams & Walker company, who were at the Grand Opera House, this city, on the 24th, 25th and 26th ult. Wm. Petty, of the O.R. & W.N. dining car service, was called to New York recently. The Freeman can be purchased from Wm. H. Morrison. 35 North Seventh street. Was pleasantly Entertained South Bend, Ind, Special—Mrs. William Manning very pleasantly entertained the Eastern Star Reading circle Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Jaesen Spuders. LAUREN 720 W. Monroe street. The topic of the afternoon was a general discussion, after which a dainty luncheon was served. The St. P. Ruffin club met at the home of Mrs. Charles Calloway, W. Monroe street, on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Manning read a paper on "Grant and the Civil War;" Mrs. Mland read one on "The Life of Garfield;" and Mrs. Cooksey read a paper from "The Life of Fred, Douglass." Mrs. Marshall read a fine club paper, after which refreshments were served. The Ladies Home Circle met at the home of Mrs. Nora Hubbard. The Ladies' Needle club was also entertained by Mrs. Hubbard Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kittrell have gone to housekeeping on Division street. The Waiters' Twentieth, Century club gave the last ball of the season on Wednesday evening at Harrison club rooms. Allen League Club Entertains. Columbus, Ga., Special—The entertainment given at the home of Miss J. G. Thomas on the 25th ult., by the Allen League club for the benefit of St. James A. M. E. church, was quite an enjoyable affair and a financial success. All of the churches in the city are doing much good in their revivals. The waiters and hotel men are preparing for their annual picnic, which will take place on the 21st inst. Rev. Porter, pastor of St. John's A. M. E. church, is on the sick list. Dr. J. R. Mayers and W. E. Clark have returned from Charleston S. C. Mr. and Mrs. Bellman and son passed through the city on the 25th enroute to Birr mingham. Samuel H. Thompson, an old Columbus boy, is meeting with much success with his moving picture show. He will be in this city in the near future. The O. B. W. club met at the home of Miss Mollie Young, in Fourth avenue, on the 2nd inst. The Old Maids' Convention took place at Odd Fellows' hall, on the 2nd inst. for the benefit of the Kindergarten Association. Personal and Society News. Crawfordsville, Ind., Special.—The debate held at the Second Baptist church on Saturday night, was in every way a success. The subject was, "Resolved, That woman has done more for the advancement of civilization than man." The affirmative won. Misses Susie Treevan, Octavia Jackson and Henry Neetles, of Indianapolis, were the guests of Henry Humphrey Sunday. Mrs. Sarah Hale is recovering her health. Nathaniel Davis returned home from Logansport seriously ill. Wm. H. H. Rhodes, of Buffalo, N. Y., was the guest of Miss Blanch Patterson Sunday. Mrs. Julia Patterson, of Danville, Ill., was in the city Sunday. Miss Mattie Gates, of Danville, was in the city Sunday. S. G. Paris has left the city to join the Cincinnati Carnival company. Miss Bettie Martin, of Nicklesville, Ky., who has been visiting Miss Pearl Boone, has returned home. The Odd Fellows are making extensive preparations to attend the annual thanksgiving sermon at Logansport on the 11th. The May Fair has been in progress this week at the Second Baptist church with fair success. Public Library 1 02 RESTS IN THE TOMB MRS. NELLIE LOCK EXCHANGED A CROSS FOR A CROWN. WAS AN IDEAL CHRISTIAN LADY. Demise of Mrs. Hallard-Rev. Kelly to Administer the Rite of Baptism To-morrow-An Out-door Musicale- Personal and General News. Cairo, Ill., Special—The death of Mrs. Nellie Lock, on the 22d ult., cast a gloom over the city and brought sadness to the hearts of her many friends and admirers. The funeral services were held at Twelfth Street Baptist church, conducted by Rev. Allison. At the request of the deceased, Mrs. Emma Ford played "Safe in the Arms of Jesus," which was sung by the choir. The floral offerings were many. The deceased was a true Christian and was loved by all who knew her. She leaves a husband and one child to mourn her departure. Rev. J. O. Griffin, of Greenville, Miss., is the guest of his brother, W. C. Green, 2040 Pine street. Peter Berton made a brief visit to Mrs. Etta Biggers, 1208 Commerce avenue. Mrs. G. Childs and daughter have returned from Memphis, Tenn., accompanied by Henry Dunwood, brother of Mrs. Childs. They were absent from the city several weeks. Mrs. Sarah Newton is very sick at her home, 325 Walnut street. Her wants are administered by her daughter, Missie Newton. Mrs. H. L. Bradley conducts a first class hairdressing parade at 234 Eighth street, for ladies and children. Her work is first class. The death of Mrs. H. Hallard at her home 219 Twenty-ninth street, was a shock to her many friends. The funeral was held at the A. M. E. church, conducted by Rev. Lewis. Deceased was 28 years old and leaves a husband and one daughter. Miss Anna Jackson is ill at her home in Thirty-second street. Rev. Kelly spent several days out of the city. Mrs. C. L. Johnson, of Tenth street, is ill. The rite of baptism will be administered by Rev. Kelly at his church to-morrow. Shady Grove Baptist church, on Fortieth street, is preparing to erect a new edifice. Rev. Kelly's rally day is the 4th Sunday in this month. The excursion was run to Paducah on the 28th ult., in spite of the knockers. There will be a grand musicale at the corner of Fifteenth and Walnut street, on the vacant lot, on the 10th inst. All during the day and night barbecued meats, ice cream and other refreshments will be served. An invitation is extended to the public. Mrs. D. Bland and daughter are guests of Mrs. H. L. Bradley. There was a reception given in honor of Mrs. Bettie E. Graves and daughter Madelina, of Chicago, who have been visiting Albert Frest and family, 316 Twenty-fifth street, at the home of Mrs. Richard Taylor, on the 22d ult. Music and games were the features. Those present were: Messrs. Wilson Ricks, Alex, Payne, Bertram Stephens, Gus Crow, Andrew Miller, John Harris, Emmet Madison, William Lancaster, Mmes. John Harris Hannah Stephens, E. A. H. Watkins, Edmondia Hudson, John Tucker, Florence Jones, Bettie E. Graves, Missile Allie Dent, Hattie Jones, Stella Porter, Maud Anderson, Hattie Freeman, Maud Cook, Mary E. Frost, Madeline C. Graves, Bessie Dent, Mrs. Lulu Patrick, Newhouse deserves much praise for such a delightful evening. Mrs. Graves and daughter left for their home in Chicago on the 22d ult. FUTRELL CITY NOTES. Mrs. G. W. Mathews is on the sick list. The residents of this place are erecting some very nice cottages. R. P. Futrelw is now carrying a full line of family groceries at his store on Front street. Bert Futrelw is here on the 27th ult. He is the bass violin player in Prof. Jones' orchestra. G. W. Mathews has a good line of groceries. Up-to-Date Tonsorial Parlors Jacksonville, Fla., Special.—One of the neatest torsional parlors in the city is that of P. W. Williams, 13 Bridge street. Its fixtures are of the latest design and the barbers are the very best. When in the city give this shop a visit, as the polite barbers are always pleased to accommodate strangers and will direct you to any point of interest. Send $1.50 for a year's subscription to The Freeman, the best Negro paper published. FARM AND HOME Agriculture in Schools. I am emphatically opposed to the teaching of agriculture in our common schools. We have too many studies now. I had rather take from than add too the number of branches required to be taught. We are trying to teach too many subjects and as a result our pupils are not mastering any of them. The child should be trained to read well, to spell correctly and to write legibly. He should acquire a working knowledge of arithmetic, geography, grammar, and history. By the time he has done this he will doubtless leave the common school. Should he then decide to become an agriculturist let him serve an apprenticeship for one year if necessary Mammoth Cave One of America's greatest wonders is located in Edmonson County, Kentucky, 90 miles south of Louisville. This Company has just issued a very interesting booklet of 32 pages descriptive of the Cave. 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THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. with some intelligent, prosperous farmer, and at the same time read and study agricultural publications and I believe he will be better fitted for his chosen occupation than if he had studied agriculture all his school days. I believe in a higher agricultural education but think it should be obtained by practical experience, by attending agricultural schools after leaving the common school, by discussion in public meetings such as are held by the grange and by reading books and papers with this object in view.—J. B. Welt, in the New England Farmer. Progenitor of the Fowls. Our domestic fowls are supposed to have come from the jungle fowl of India. Of these there are several kinds, as for instance, the malay, brahma and cochin may have come from the great kalm fowl that stood over two feet and a half in height; the other smaller breeds from the gallus bankivis and gallus sonnerati, two species of jungle fowl that still exist. Some of them have come to America within a year and are in the possession of Mr Homer Davenport of Orange, N. J. The turkey and guinea fowl belong to the pheasant family. These jungle fowls, like the pheasants, had their home in the wilds of the far East from Mongolia south through India into Persia and the South Sea islands. The crowing of the cock may have been the early morning call for his mates to come from their hiding among the brush or his morning song of joy as with all birds, also the signal of approaching day. The cackling of the hen is her show of delight at having produced an egg. Farm Notes For the destruction of fungus growth use the fungiides, such as Bordeaux mixture. For sucking insects use the kerosene emulsion. For biting insects, use parls green. Plant the second crop of peas. The early crop should be up Peas can be had until quite late in the season if growers will make successive plantings. The standard or high bush varieties may now be used with advantage. The small white onions, for pickling, may be seeded now. They are usually grown from the seed. the seed being sown thickly in the rows. It requires but little labor to grow the small onions, and more than a sufficiency for the use of an ordinary family can be secured on a small plot. Those desiring early green food for sheep and hogs should sow a field of rape. It is a hardy plant and can endure considerable cold or dry weather. It furnishes a large amount of green food in a short time from planting, and is seeded down somewhat like kale. It belongs to the cabbage family, bnt may be grown broadcast or in rows. When planting corn try a few, rows with selected seed. No plant is more easily improved by selection than corn, and the farmer can improve for himself better than can be done for him by other as the soil, climate and other local conditions influence the growth. While the corn is growing is also an excellent time to make observations and select seed. Grazing does harm to pastures if the cattle are permitted to eat too closely of the grass. Weeds in pastures indicate that damage is being done by the cattle because of the fact that the animals reject the weeds, leaving them to grow and crowd out the grass. When a pasture becomes infested with weeds mow them down and keep the stock off until the grass has an opportunity to grow. It may be necessary to reseed the pasture also, as well as apply fertilizer. Many are of the opinion that young turkeys are destroyed mostly by exposure to dampness, but the lact is that the largest proportion of losses is due to the attacks of the large gray louse on the heads, necks and bodies. They differ from the well known red mites, and are never seen except upon examination of the bodies. Such lice go from the mother hen to the young. The remedy is to anoint both hen and chicks with a few drops of melted lard on heads and necks, using the lard cautiously as any kind of grease is injurious to chicks. The effect of spraying potatoes for blight and rot was strikingly shown by results obtained at the Vermont experiment station last year. This station insists that proper spraying, backed up by proper cultivation will protect the potato crop from these diseases and continued experiments and field trials covering a period of ten years have proved this beyond doubt. The potato fields at the station during the latter part of September when most vines were dead and many fields already dug up, were as green and growing as at any time during July or August and it is claimed that they were making potatoes at the rate of twenty-five to thirty bushels per week for each acre. Dyersburg, Tenn., Special.—Littl Ollie Fowlkes, the 6 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Fowlkes met with the great misfortune on last Wednesday evening, of falling into a poorly covered clister and drowning. She was a member of Bruce High school the members of which were shocked at her tragic death. The juvenile band will give an entertainment at the Odd Fellows Hall on Monday night April 28. Mrs. Eliza Seroy died on last Thursday night at her mother's, Mrs. Ross Bealey. [BY W. FORREST COZART.] From Milwaukee. Many of the Plankton waiters have subscribed for The Freeman. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Goodwin, 734 St. Paul ave., were made happy by a 12-pound son making his appearance in their family on the 6th inst. Mr Manuel Anderson Miss Anna B. Davis were united in matrimony on the 12th inst. Rev. Lewis performing the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson will reside at 323 Wells street, where they will be pleased to see their many friends. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson formerly resided in Davenport, Iowa, prior to coming to the Cream City. The writer of the article which appeared in the Freeman on the 5th inst. also forwarded a copy to the Hotel World. Chicago, Ill., with the request that, as the colored waiters had been done an injustice, the writer wished to have his letter published in the World. He wanted the article to come before the hotel men. I also requested the World people to forward me thirty copies, and I offered to pay for the publication if requested; still they refused to publish the article. This plainly shows that the Hotel World is no friend to the Negro waiter, and to-day there are more Negro headwaiters writing and subscribing for the Chicago Hotel World than for The Freeman. Mr R Rand is giving general satisfaction as head bellman at the Plankton since he took charge of the bell boys. He has not discharged a man. Heretofore for the last twelve years one could notice new faces every twenty-four hours. One has not got to be a bull driver to get good results out of a human being. Kindness and frankness is what wins now days. Mr. W. P. Comme, completed his six months as manager of the Plankton on the 13th inst., and during that time he has not spoken an unkind word to any of the employees; neither he has had any one of them discharged. This speaks well for W. P. Comme. Heretofore the employees were always on the firing line. Milwaukee, Wis., April 24, 1902.—And still they come. Mr. J. H. Newburne, Mrs. W. Coleman, Mrs. W. H. Hawkins and Mrs J. L. Goins, have subscribed for The Freeman. The Hottest Coon in Dixie played to a very small audiences during the week. One night stand is the best a colored troupe can expect in a Dutch town. The following article appeared in one of the Milwaukee daily papers on April 1: Razor Fight in Dining Room--Rufus Willett. Collins at the Plankton Hotel. While the dining room at the Plankinton house, Milwaukee, Wils., was crowded with guests Rufus Williams and Charles Collins, two colored walters, engaged in an affray in which Collins was badly slashed with a razor. The men have for some time past been at swords points, and the trouble reached a head in the kitchen of the hotel, where Williams accused Collins of using some dishes which had been prepared by his order. Collins resented the accusations and made remarks which reflected upon the reputation of Williams. The latter thereupon followed Collins into the dining room where, in full view of the large number of diners, he drew a razor from his pocket and slashed Collins across the right shoulder, laying it open to the bone. The wounded man fell shrieking to the floor and Williams again drew his blade across the body of the prostrate man, this time under the right arm. He then turned and ran from the room, putting the bloody weapon in his pocket as he ran. Collins was carried to one of the rooms of the hotel, where he was attended by Dr J G Kiefer. Williams escaped to the "Bad Lands," where he was found in hiding and arrested by Detectives Sullivan and Rooney. He was locked up pending the result of Collins' injuries, which are not believed to be fatal. There is not a word of truth in the statement. There never was a fight of any kind took place in the Plankinton house dining room in the history of the hotel. The row in question took place in a remote part of the house between two bossmen. There were no outcry made, it was done so quickly, not even those within ten feet knew anything about it until it was all over. This tale was started by the white waiters' organization to injure the Negro waiters and for no other purpose. Not a guest of the house knew anything about the affair until they read it in the papers. The writer tried to get Mr. Plankinton to bring suit against the paper that published the article, knowing at the same time that it was false. In answer to the editor of the Wasters' Department—how one should conduct himself to be elected a delegate to three conventions in one day? For the bene- fit of my old comrade 1 will say that one must be on the fence in all local elections to get there. Mr. Daniel Johnson won the manager's prize for the neatest and cleanest waiter for the month of March. News Jottings. Nashville, Tenn, Special —This city, the mecca of all or the majority of the educational seekers of the Negro race, has carved her name among those cities which are noted for their christian and educational institutions. It is an evident fact that she stands second to none in her institutions of this character. The Fisk University songs have been heard throughout Europe and the United States. The skilful hand of the surgeons of Meharry Medical College have used the knife to an extreme advantage for the safety of the American Negro. Roger Williams University has ever been faithful in preaching and teaching the gospel in a foreign land. Pearl high school the pride of every Negro boy or girl of Nashville, is a living testimony which speaks of the many advantages the Negro has in receiving a fair education. While we were enjoying the many festivities as a result of these educational victories there was one in that midst who having received the inspiration that prompted the educators of the Booker Washington type founded an institution for which the world will yet be proud to honor. This man of whom I speak is Prof. Jacob Gay, president of the Stewart Industrial School of Hugh Tenn. This institution will have its first annual exhibition May 15-16. Many prominent leaders both white and colored will inspect the work, Prof. Gay is devoting his time, talent and toward this grand and worthy cause and he is determined to make a success of it. The good people will aid him in this cause as the object is in every way worthy. Miss Georgia Jolly is doing a good work in the school which speaks well for a young lady. Mrs. Eveline L. Love has been appointed general solicitor and financial secretary of Nashville, Tenn, and all friends are asked for assistance. The eighth annual ceremony of the Knights of Pythias and the fourth anniversary of the Court of Calanthe was held Sunday April 20, in St. Paul A. M. E. church. The program was interesting. News From the Golden Fields. News From the Golden Fields. Los Angeles Cal.—Miss Mattie Scott received the highest honors in a contest at Arizona-st. A. M. E. church during the May fair which was in progress there. Miss Scott is a very charming young lady. Rev. Edwards of the A. M. E. church also won the highest honors as the most popular minister. The fair proved a grand success and was largely attended all the week. Mrs. Hogden of New York arrived in the city from Redland. Mrs. Hogden is traversing the West in search of a good locality for business. She is stopping at the Hotel Coleman. The Knights of Pythias held their annual sermon Sunday 27th at the Little Zion A. M. E. church, the sermon being preached by S. W. Hawkins. Fred Allen and Miss Mamie Lewis were united in marriage Thursday April 10. Dr. A. C. Garrott and others are perfecting plans to establish social clubs for gentlemen. A great many colored delegates attended the 12th annual convention of the Southern California Sunday-school Association, which was held last week in Pasedena. Rev. F. L. Donohue was elected delegate to the International Convention to be held in Denver, Col. Brief Topics. Greenfield, Tenn., Special—Mr. Albert Mosby, a well known farmer of Greenfield is expecting to hit the nail on the head with his vegetable crop for the market. We have a few cases of sickness here, some of them being serious. Among them are Mrs. Massie Edwards and Calle Mosby who are not expected to recover. The St. Luke Missionary Baptist church of Greenfield elected Rev. A. E. Taylor, of Jackson Tenn., for the ensuing year. He preached two able sermons on Sunday the 20th and will preach every third Sunday in each month. They raised $16 for church expenses. Neway Nuggets Durham, N, C. Special.—The St. Joseph Sunday school was well appreciated this morning by its superintendent G. W. Pierson, who is principal of the high school. Mr. Spaulding of the city was visiting in Oxford and Raleigh last week. Under the management of D. Watson, the Whitted High-school base ball team defeated Shaw's college, 9 to 0; and lost to Kittrell 3 to 8. After the game they were tendered a social by Kittrell under the management of Prof. Hawkins. General News Items. Delphos, O., Special.—Miss Capitola Gaunt is visiting relatives at Paulingd O., Mr. Roy Brown is carrying the mail Mrs. Louisa Ramsey of Lima, O., is the guest of Mrs. J. W. Clark. Mr. and Mrs. Will Young of Pauling were in our city last Friday visiting relatives. Mrs. Pleasants and Miss Iota Young spent Sunday in Paulingd. Wm. Pepsico attended the entertainment given by Odd Fellows at Lima, O., Monday Cures Weak Men Free. Cures Weak Men Free. 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Brooke, the affable hesdwaiter i Na SE //) the'new Crosley hotel, Beaumont, a {s receiving many compliments by Os eau traveling public who have visited Be fo reas mont during the oil boom. Rey x PT y Onr people are a great people to f aie Hy ] organizations, but on the “air pala Mh Ss order, as they wiil not back up tl 4 a < ae talk with the almighty dollar, co: SAY 3 quently they quite often talk their 5 ows ganizations to death, CS i BY ——— ye, Y is W. E. Tucker contributed a very Oy fi i t teresting article recently to the Hi Ue a World of Chicago. The article wa A? @ lustrated and instructive. Mr. Tuc Se isthe headwaiter at the Albion ho ae Angusta, Ga, He ts also State v ante eee prealdent of the headwaiters associat: :ORREST COZART. George Stewart. a well-known wa ¥. FO . Rr ea OMe ce craic eciva ste tara Are youa walter? If so, The Free- nan is your friend. Subseribe for it. John Dickey (Pap), headwaiter at the new State House, Houston, Texas, is aking quite @ success and is well llkei. Mr. Dickey succeeded the late Iyman Bloitt about three years ago. W.R. Reid, who was employed by ‘he Bailey Catering Company at the Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, N. Y, i now in New York, and sends re- qards to B. T. Montgomery, W. R. Harris and all the boys. ‘The editor wishes to announce that au improvement will be made in the ‘iters’ department in the near fatare, Valavble “tips” will be given to the tonse wives as to what and how to pre: are aud serve dinners and other social fanctions in an up-to-date manner with conomy. Keep your eyes on this de- partment for valuable recipes and in- strootions. Lf ho TREO ATi BUSINESS MEDIUM. MES. MARTH, the world renowned and Lighly colebeated business and test MEDIUM, seal “rerything. "No imupoation, “Gan be eosulied on all alates of Lite, Business, Love fad! atarrlago’@ specialty. Every tayetery re: fesled also" of absent, deceased and living trends." Removes ail droubles and estrange tats, challenges any Mediam who ean exceed ter fi ‘her vstartiing revelation of the past esnt and fature event one's life, Remem: Sethe mil nob for any prio, datter yous you ‘ay rest agsured you will gain facts without Seuernse. She oan be consuited on. all airs ot Lite, Love, Gourtahip, Marriage, Friends, %e, with desoription of future ‘ccxapanion, ‘Ste is very accurate in desoribing missing ‘ods, enetnies, ete, Her advice upon. siok: se age in uninessy fourneyay inwauite, Sealeted wills: divorce, and speculation ta val ‘ubleant Yellable, She reads your destiny ~ ‘rador bad: ane withholds nothing. ‘Rs, MATH "tolls your entire 1fe—paat, evenl oud futurevin & DEAD TRANOE® bas ibe power of aay two mediuma re ever met loteste she telis your mother’s fall neme_ be- (ce natriage, the names of all your family, ‘ber ages and description, the naime and bus fut otyouefoture husbaid the name of yout Ser if'you are vo have one, the name of the Pity man whe now alia on you, the name of fear fature husband, end. the day, month and [Srof your marriage—how many children you ver will have—whether you are married of Nosle; whether your present sweetheart will Setruato you and Ihe will marry you; {f you Save no sweetheart, she will tell yon when you qilbave, and bie name, Businesd and date ot eipatntance Eee ‘YOUR FUTURE wi be linn honest, clear, plain manner and in & fed trance. Mothers should know the suocess tbe husbands and. oblidren, young indies ievla'know "everything about chelr ‘sweet: learts or iusended husbands, Do not keep apens, marry or go Into business until you uy ll do'aok Ie ili religious seruples Pre Matame is the only” ‘one in the world who oan tel fou the FUL NAMB of your future hase tani. with age and date of marriage, tells you bathir the Gne you love 1s true oF falee. {ere ace ‘some persons who believe that tbyeis co trach to ba gained trom coneulting {Medion bat such bellefe are. contrary to the {P8, ‘Icis only from the lack ‘of iscrimina- {pe {at such Ja "eonolustom ean be reached. soot everyone who plaoards himself oF her {ists Scie What eam stana a test of ‘what Eyugle claime, "Aisa person of any enguir ‘olad ciay aah the reason Why. a By fa ete advinore Go Dob take the trouble 0 Sanan mature, “Phey do ‘et spend {Ses Soogita fora momens with acquiring the Viol Preuology and kindred branches that [ul Sse endenoy to make the pathway. t Sweet or the business clear and devold 0 Xt is sn undentable fact that sere will fae for ‘sdvice—in full knowledge of what rast t2 Know, and. yet aa soon as the) ‘efonts Mediam they try thelr ubmost, en {Svrtculspet trom thelr minds ‘what they an _*0a8 to hear if it will be rehearsed by the nm. To get the secret out of per ‘by R=Ping,” in no few oases, is the used by $8r cor sioclouled Mediunnm, but to take hold "Se aud and gain control of the mind there Ruts Satter of tmposatbility to most of them 4.7) isis" cua be done, and by consulting TeiclAN TE thts seeming mystery become es cot hae received no itile attention ot men ‘and even college prolessors weliore coucluntty that staat ther itfrincers in our iat with ‘oi M sayy, he gntee’ of wlagom nave not bes eed the tative profeasions siti a Feat deal of study to become a Spontined Stediom, and. by @ contingon fStiinng effort, the Rey to the well of ap 1, Gaathgmiahle, mitoriee have eet EiSsrec by MS" MARTH for the benefit 0 femtolty.” By letter, advice 41.00, Hour (BAUS mtd opem. "All letters must oom ‘pa for anewers, MRS. M. B. MARTE. 246 W. 81st St.. New York City. J: Brooke, the affable headwaiter at the'new Crosley hotel, Beaumont, Tex., is receiving many compliments by the traveling public who have visited Beau- mont during the oil boom. Onr people are a great people to form organizations, but on the “air palace” order, as they will not back up their talk with the almighty dollar, conse- quently they quite often talk their or- ganizations to death, W. E. Tucker contributed a very in- teresting article recently to the Hotel World of Chicago. The article was il- lustrated and instructive. Mr. Tucker 1s the headwaiter at the Albion hotel, Angusts, Ga, He 1s also State vice- preaident of the headwaiters association. George Stewart, a well-known waiter in San Antonio, Texas, where he was employed at the Hot Wells hotel, is now taking a conrse of baths at Marlin, Texas. George is all right, and has a cinch on his place at the Hot Wells | when he returns. ‘The addrees of James T. Betts, form- erly headwaiter at the Boody house, Toledo, Ohio, the Paxton, Omaha, Neb., Also the Broadwater hotel, Helena, Mont., is desired. We have informa- tion of a financial interest for Mr. Betts, and would be pleased to locate him at an early date. It is again ramored that white waiters will be put in the new Claypool hotel at Indianapolis, Ind , now being erected on the site of the famous old Bates house. John Stewart was for years headwaiter at the Bates, and his many friends had anticipated his return tc the Claypool in his old position, James F. Adair, a waiter well known in hotel circles around New York, writes that ho is in the best of health, and is out of the hotel business temporary but expects to return to his old occups- tion soon. He sends regards to all in- quiring friends and, in conclusion, says “gn re voir.” ‘The editor would like for some of the waiters of Dayton and Hamilton, Ohio, inform us what has become of Colonel R. M. Nevins, whom they helped to elect to Congress, and what has the colonel done to show his appreciation of the same. These may be pertinent questions, but as the congressional elec- tions will soon roll around again, we want to know “what's de Colonel.” A private telegram brings the infor- mation that Mr. H. Pettigrew, head- waiter at the Monongehala hotel, Pitts- burg, Pa., is the happy father of a fine boy, and Mr. Pettigrew is wearing a broad smile, In the meantime he is trying to buy up all the cigars and soda water in the city. We are sorry that we are not present to help celebrate the arrival of young Pettigrew, but both father and mother have our heartiest congratulation. Geo. S. McCullough, formerly head- waiter at the Russell house, Detroit. Mich., and late of the Hyde Park hotel, Chicago, Ill., is now headwaiter at the Hotel Lincoln, Pittsburg, Pa, At the Russell and Hyde Park Mr. McCullough was over @ colored crew of waiters, but ‘at the Lincoln he has a white crew. ae MoCallongh will be better remem ‘bered as being headwaiter at the Tower restaurant at the Pan-American Expo: sition at Buffalo, N. Y., where he and his white crew of waiters were ‘‘fired” and E. T. Montgomery and crew in- stalled in his place. ‘The National Colored Mens’ Railroad Association held its second annual con- vention in Chicago recently, at which time the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: John W. Foulke, president, Boston, Mase. ;8. D. Hendrickson, vice-president, New York; T. M. Johnson, general manager, Chicago, Ill.; H. 'T. Pelkey, grand secretary, Chicago; Grant Ray, Correeponding secretary, Chicago; W. B, Watson, grand treasurer, Chicago; Rev. A. L. Murray, grand’ chaplain, ‘Chicago; John G. Jones. general attor- ney, Chicago; J. H. Mingo, grand or- gauizer, New York; Adolphus Howard, grand organizer, Chicago; Dr. L. W. Lewis, medical ‘examiner, Chicago; J. §. Shreeves, grand anditor, Chicago; J. E. Martin, chairman board of direc- tors, Boston, Mass. Col. John MoKee, one of the wealthi- est colored men in the United States, died in Philadelphia recently at the ripe old age of eighty. Mr. McKee was waiter at one time, and just after the war he opened up a restaurant and catering establishment, from which he retired and become a real estate dealer. Its the eame old story, hotel waiters make the best business and professional men of our race because they have been around the business white men so long ‘until they have instilled their business ideas. In the near fature men who have risen from the waiter’s position will be the race's most foremost leaders. In reference to the admitting of the side waiters to the Head and Second Waiters’ Association the editor of this department believes now just as firmly as he did when he introduced the reso- lation that the best interest of all would be better served if the head and side waiters Were united in one grand body. But as matters now stand each looks upon each other, in a certain degree, as common foes, and these separate organ- izations only widens the breach. Many headwaiters get the big head as soon as they secure a position, and conceives the idea that they are better in every respect than the side waiters, but we know whereof we speak when we say that there are many side waiters whose principle and general deportment is superior to that of the headwaiter under whom they serve. ‘Waiters Should Give Liberally. Pittsburg, Pa, Special —Mr. Ceo. L, Knox—Dear Sir: Yours came a few days ago notifying me that my enbecrip- tion to The Freeman was due. Please pardon my delay for not answering be- fore now, as much business prevented, The Freeman. in my estimation, is the most intelligent colored paper published in America, When it comes time to act for a worthy canse Iam with you at all times. By all means every colored family should subscribe for The Free \ 4 vj \ | SS JT GILBERT, Pittsburg, Pa. man, and by so doing would assist in making it a greater paper than it now is. Ido candidly say, and I stand by it that every dining room chief, better imown as headwalter, should subscribe for The Freeman, and in his daily leo tures to his subordinates call their at tention to the matter that they mast subscribe and pay for it. By so doing Tam safe in saying that in « month’ time The Freeman wonld have at leas 2,000 or 3,000 more cash subscriber among the waiters with its alread; large let. | Yours for unlimited success, J.T. Guert. ‘The convention of head and second waiters no doubt acted wisely in cutting ont the death benefit clause because the majority of the members were not hon- est enough, were not men enough, to pay the death assessment of a brother when he died. We say this to the ever- lasting shame of the men who were members in name only. Ont of nearly 00 members only fifty members were honest and sincere enough to pay the one dollar death assessment, and these are the men who believe themselves above being in an organization with the side waiters. The aide waiters are or- ganized in Chicago, Ill., Columbus, O., Houston and San Antonio, Tex., and other cities, but they have never refused to contribute their dollar to help bury the dead and give comfort to the widows. No, not the side waiters. When the convention voted to only pay each widow fitty dollars it made a grievous error, and the same was pointed out to the convention by the editor at the time, and we also requested that our strena- ous objections be recorded in the min- utes. The motion of E A. Jenkins that the money be raised by entertaiumente was only a ruse to shift the responstbil- ity. No entertainment has been given, neither has all the widows recelved their fifty dollars. Will some of tbe headwaiters who insisted upon ranning the convention and the association in general pay up their assessments? The following extracts from the min: utes of the Head and Second Waiters Association, which was held in Buffalo N. Y., last September, may be of som: interest to the readers of this depart ment, as the proceedings of the conven tion, for some cause or another, never appeared in any of the newspapers: - Representative Geo. L. Johnson of the side waiters organization of Detroit Mich., applied for recognition. Th president appointed a committee o three toexamine credentials. The com mittee’s report was received and re corded. E, A. Jenkins of Missouri then movec that the report of the committee b tabled. Lost for want of second. ‘Mr. Nelson Kyle of Virginia ther rose to ascertain the eligibility of appli cant, and the president read article 1 section 8 to the satisfaction of all. Mr. W. Forrest Cozart then rose tc place the following resolution: “That the constitution and by-laws be so revised that any reliable side wait eras well as head and second waiter it eligible to membership.” Lost by s vote of 17 to 3, Resolution by W. H. Hunley of Ohic —‘That the constitution be revised sc that part of it which make it a beneve: Jent association shall henceforth stand annulled.” Amended by E. C. Holland of Ohio— “That the association, in so doing, will pay off all indebtedness to the four widows, namely, Mrs. Geo. Washing. ton atd Mrs, Frank Terry, of Ohio Mrs. W. F. Martin of Indiana and Mrs ©. H. Hamilton of Pennsylvania.” ‘This resolution was arrested and pro yoked much discussion inasmuch as the association has no money to meet such obligation, and to issne an assessment notice would not prove fruitfal. Charles Johnson of Pennsylvania came to the resone with a compromise— ‘that the widows be paid $50 each ag fall relief obligation.” Carried. On motion by E. A. Jenkins, that the money for the indebtedness and reliet of the association's obligations be raised by entertainments under the auspices of the State vice-presidents of the H. & S.W.N.B.A. Approved. HOTEL de MOORE rt pees = AND ha Tw! (3 a Sample tee 3 hom = eo ee ee PONEY MOORE a ‘ 2 = _ - Eo RES 0 . Sinnepas os POOL IN ANNEX, 71, 173 & 175 TWENTY-FIRST ST. CHICAGO, ILL. From Mobile, Ala. Mose Thomas, chief cook at the Wind- sor hotel, {s the only Negro chief cook that has been succesefal in holding one of Mobile’s leading hotels for more than ten years. Ex headwaiter F'. 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ATURDAY, MAY 3, 1902. BISHOP TURNER. Fedalma--Father, since I am yours-- Since I must walk an unslain sacrifice, Carrying the knife within me, quivering Put cords upon me, drag me to the doom My birth has laid upon me. See, I kneel; I cannot will to go. Zarca--Will then to stay! Say you will take your better, painted such By blind desires, and choose the hideous worse For thousands who are happier but for you You, a born Zincala, you, fortunate Above your fellows--you who hold a curse Or blessing in the hollow of your hand-- Say you will lose that hand from fellow- ship, Let go the rescuing rope, hurl all the tribes, Children and countless beings yet to come, Down from the upward path of light and Back to the dark and marshy wilderness Where life is nought but blind tenacity. Of that which is. Say you will curse your race! Fedalma--No, no--I will not say it--I will go Father. I choose! I will not take a heaven Haunted by shrieks of far off misery. This deed and I have ripened within the hours: It is a part of me---a wakedened thought That, rising like a giant, masters me, And grows into a doom. Most men will admit the justness of the bishop's contention, that a man is not a free man until he enjoys the same privileges enjoyed by every other man. They will also admit that so far as governmental practice is concerned political existence in America is ideal. There are a few States, however, that have shown that in governmental practice all men are not free and equal, but men are not enforced to live in such States, admitting conditions are oppressive, hence their wall is not very effective. Judging by Bishop Turner's article it would appear to a man in Africa that the black man in America was subjected to governmental restrictions that limited his sphere of activity. Such is far from the case. That prejudice exists to a man to a greater or less degree everywhere will not be denied. The prejudices surpass the individual sphere, entering into public institutions, and while not actually prohibitory, as a rule, but the uncomfort arising from entering or the expense in forcing an admission make the entrance to numerous public places fairly prohibitory. This individual opposition should be withdraw until every known expedient has been exhausted that has in mind the betterment of the race, with a view of living in harmony with the whites. When this is done then, if there is no hope, and the Negroes yet remain in the country, they will be deserving the censure and abuse heaped upon them by Bishop Turner. The bishop is too hasty; it is the most that can be said of him beyond his terrific language—cloud compelling—jovian. Everybody loves him because he seems so sincere, so picturesque. How he says things is as interesting as what he says. And if he was as earnest as he is dynamical in his utterances he would not be with us twenty-four hours. He would himself he away to some wilderness vass, there a lodge to build and forever be at rest—"a compulsion of a higher sort." "No great deed is done by falterers who asks for certainty." But love him as we may, his chimera must not become our dream until the age grows so palpitated with social and political infirmities that the future stands an endless blight. For dark as the days may appear the reverted eye has but to read its vista count its beads — the progressing years — depositing their increment of good to the race's credit—dropping fatness as it were. That we had no whence in our souls is safe because of the secured past, but the whither rests with us of to-day. Knowing the past we do not despair of the future. Again: We have no right to lose hope for a better state of affairs until every man, woman and child are the best ones. Hope ceases there and not until it reaches there. That white men may commit crime with impunity will be eliminated from the question. It is black men that have their faces against the flint. Theoretical reasoning does not save practical situations. What the race wants is relief. If it cannot come by acting like the white folks, then it must come by acting differently. Wilberforce University, through its financial secretary, Rev. Horace S Talbert, is making an effort to raise $2,000 for the present needs of that institution. The institution is worthy and should receive generous support of the race, many of whom are financially able to assist it. It has an endowment The NEW CARNEGIE Library Tuskegee, Ala. (See Illustration on page 1.) A little more than a year ago Mr. Carnegie gave the Tuskegee Normal land depot about two years and the remains were taken to Cham for burial. The masquerade enment given at the A. M. E. chie the 24th ult., was largely at Miss Carrie E. Hall, who his teaching in Hearne, Tex., is I spend vacation with her parent Commerce between the United States and Porto Rico is increasing with phenomenal rapidity, especially since the removal of all tariff restrictions in July of last year. Our purchases from Porto Rico are nearly three times as great as the average during the closing five years of Spanish rule in the island, while the shipments from the United States to Porto Rico are five times as great as the average during the five years preceding the termination of Spanish rule. The receipts of merchandise from Porto Rico at the ports of the United States now range between five and six millions annually, and the shipments to Porto Rico, which were about seven million dollars in last fiscal year, seem likely to be ten millions in the present fiscal year ending June 30. This rapid growth in the movements of commerce between the ports of the United States and Porto Rico is presented by a statement just prepared by the treasury bureau of statistics, which shows that the shipments of domestic merchandise from the United States to Porto Rico in the eight months ending with February amounted to $6,887,052, indicating that for the full fiscal year the total shipments of domestic and foreign goods from the ports of the United States to Porto Rico will aggregate about $10,000,000. The exports from the United States to Porto Rico during the five years ending with 1898 averaged less than $2,000,000 per annum, and thus justify the assertion that our shipments of merchandise during the present year to Porto Rico seem likely to be as much as in the entire five years end with 1898. Over four-fifths of the merchandise now brought into Porto Rico is drawn from the United States, and a little over one-half of the merchandise shipped from that island is sent to the United States. The Indianapolis Freeman of a recent date contained an article alleging that the Hon. W. J. Akers, of the Forest City house, this city, was connected with the Union depot restaurant here, and therefore responsible for the dismissal of certain waiters of color and the substitution of white girls in their places. There is absolutely no truth in The Freeman's charge, because Mr. Akers is not connected with the Union depot restaurant. Our people of Cleveland know him to be one of their oldest, truest and best friends—a practical one, who believes in acts and deeds, rather than words.—The Cleveland Gazette. The Freeman regrets very much to know that the gentleman was wrongfully accused, and especially through its columns. We hope that the errors of correspondents will not be construed as maliciousness on the part of the management. We confess knowledge of the law as to responsibility, etc., but beyond that stands the great moral law—thou shalt not bear false witness. It is for that reason we hasten to do justice to to Mr. Akers rather than from the fear of the result of our responsibility. We can only ask that our correspondents be more careful in the future, and not allow the individual feelings to play any part in what is reported. The first step was taken by the Negroes of Alabama toward testing the new constitution of the State when Nelson Bibb, an aged Negro, made affidavit before a notary that he had been denied the right to register, although alleging that he complied with all of the qualifications exacted by the constitution. It is said that this affidavit will be used by Wilford H. Smith, a Negro lawyer from New York, who is here, in filling a bill in the United States District Court declaring that the Constitution of Alabama is contrary to the Federal Constitution. If he is unsuccessful in the lower court the case will be appealed to the United States Supreme Court. The Colored Men's Suffrage Association, which was organized here about a month ago, has issued an appeal to the Negroes of the State to subscribe $2,000 to pay the costs of contesting the new instrument. H. J. Kealing of the A. M. E. Church Review was in the city last week. He delivered a lecture at Bethel church on the subject of "Man Making." Mr. Kealing has the reputation of being one of the readiest speakers before the American people. He sustained his well earned reputation before a large and appreciative audience. Men like Mr. Kealing should come often. They do much toward creating a desire for lectures and talks that are needed for teaching the masses along lines conducive to good citizenship. Mr. Kealing's audience was made up of all classes, from professional men and women down. A commission inquiring into the condition of the colored people as suggested by Congressman Irwin's bill will be a good move. A good board made up of high-minded men who will seek for the truth, no matter how damaging or whom it may injure, will do much toward presenting the race question before the people in its proper light. Wilberforce University, through its financial secretary, Rev. Horace S Talbert, is making an effort to raise $2,000 for the present needs of that institution. The institution is worthy and should receive generous support of the race, many of whom are financially able to assist it. It has an endowment fund of about $40,000 all told, which is far from being sufficient to take care of the running expenses. The school, while under the supervision of the A. M. Echurch, is not confined to that denomination. President Roosevelt has reappointed Mr. J. E. Bush of Little Rock, Ark., to the position of receiver of public money. His reappointment was bitterly opposed by some of the white people, but the president would not yield to them. Mr. Bush has made a capable and efficient officer. The president merits the commendation of the colored people generally for standing by Mr. Bush. The Freeman congratulates him on his reappointment. In the death of Sol Smith Russell, actor, the stage loses one of its great lights. He will be remembered by the thousands who heard him for his quaint inimitable humor. His acting was so natural, so devoid of discernible effort that it appeared real. He touched the hearts of his auditors, and they were not slow in responding. He was an actor and a man Albert S. White of Louisville, Ky., has been appointed as special agent in the internal revenue service, a position that pays six dollars per day and traveling expenses. Mr. White is one of the prominent colored lawyers of the country. He is popular at home and favorably abroad. We are pleased to know of Mr. White's good fortune. The big political "une" were all home last week, including Senators Chas. W. Fairbanks and Albert J. Beveridge, Congressmen Overstreet, Crumpacker and the rest. Mr. Beveridge presided at the State Convention. Mr. Fairbanks was heard to great advantage during the convention. The annual edition of the Florida Age is certainly a remarkable issue. It is a credit to journalism. M. M. Lewey, editor and publisher, is deserving of the praise that will come to him for his masterful effort toward preving the higher qualifications of the race. The thirty-fourth closing anniversary was celebrated at the Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute, Wednesday, April 23. It was the grandest in the career of the school. The governor and other distinguished gentlemen were present, who contributed much to the success of the occasion. Ham sandwiches have been advanced to ten cents. It is a cruel blow. The best sandwiches are uncertain quantities, the per cent of profit varying all the way from 100 to 300 per cent. Meat might sometimes fluctuate in price, but a sandwich ought never. Some of the trust magnates have promised cheaper meat for the near future. They are to be thanked for the consideration, but they would do a better turn for the people if they would allow supply and demand to regulate prices. The colored people of Chicago have started out to investigate the Negro problem. Prof. W. E. V. Dubois of the University of Atlanta will take a leading part. The conference will be held at the Institutional church. The Republican State Convention of last week nominated an excellent ticket. Enthusiasm ran high and the best of feeling prevailed. The Republicans have no fear of the result of the election next fall. It is now said that Booker T. Washington has bought no home in Massachusetts, and that he does not intend to do so, because he has not that kind of money. The Republicans in the State Convention, last week, paid attention to trusts, tariff revision and other issues which now confront the country. The colored voters will find no trouble in supporting the Republican ticket as nominated by the late State Convention. Hon. John P. Green of Ohio has delivered his speech on the Crumpacker resolution. It was interesting. Meat was said to be the highest when the cow jumped over the moon. She is at it again. Senator Fairbanks made a telling speech before the State Republican Convention. The Freeman in Hot Springs, Ark. Copies of The Freeman can be found every Saturday at Prof. Andrew Stuart's optical store. 114 Ma vern avenue; Henry F. Foster general agent, Sparrow street. The NEW CARNEGIE Library Tuskegee, Ala. (See Illustration on page 1.) A little more than a year ago Mr. Carnegie gave the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, in Alabama $20,000 for a library building. This building is to be dedicated April 29, on which day the party of distinguished men and women who are to go South this year as the guests of Mr. Robert C. Ogden, of New York to attend the meeting of the Southern Education society at Athens, Georgia, and to visit various schools, will be at Tuskegee. various schools, will be at Tuskegee. In style of architecture the Tuskegee Carnegie Library suggests the stately colonial buildings of the South. It is 50x110 ft. on the foundation, two stories in height. The entrance is surmounted by a broad portico whose massive Ionic columns rise to the full height of the building. The plans of the building were drawn and the work of building superintended by Mr R R Taylor the School's Director of Industries. Practically all of the work commencing from the basement to the roof was done by the students as a part of their industrial education, under the oversight of the school's teachers in the various industrial departments. Students dug out the foundation, made the bricks and laid them, did the carpentry work and finishing, put on the roof, installed the electric lighting fixtures and the steam heating apparatus, and made the library and reading room furniture. Tuskegee has a library of about 10,000 volumes, which, with the reading rooms, has hitherto been obliged to occupy cramped and inconvenient quarters in an old wooden house which was at one time Principal Booker T. Washington's residence. One has had only to see the students crowd these rooms to realize how much they needed larger accommodations and how much good they will get out of them. The new library will afford ample room for all, and for an increase in the number and scope of the books which is very desirable. Even of the books on hand now have been used and used until they are practically worn out. On the first floor the central part of the library will contain a stack room, offices, and two large light reading rooms for newspapers and magazines. On the second floor there is an assembly room and lecture hall which will seat 225 persons, three study rooms for the use of persons using special collections of books, a stack room, and a large museum for the keeping of apparatus and collections used by the school's academic department. An Acknowledgement. Editor Freeman—Your issue of April 19th, containing the illustrated article of the Frederick Douglass Memorial Hospital, has just come under my notice. I write to thank you most earnestly for putting our work so clearly before the public. We feel to be much in need of just such mention as your paper has made of our work. The immediate necessities of our work are such that we have not had means to invest so as to be sure to secure special mention from the colored press. I am glad to know that there is at least one paper that seems to thoroughly appreciate what we are attempting to do. N. F. MOSSEL, Medical Director. Philadelphia, Pa., April 22. Spicv, Sparkling Splashes. Hot Springs, Ark., Special.—Josiah Clark, attorney-at-law and notary public, has moved his office to 134 Central avenue. Y. E. Redmond, the dentist, was called to Nashville last week on account of the death of his father. Rising Sun Lodge, K. of P., have elected the following delegates to the Grand Lodge, which meets in Newport in July: Dr. C. M. Wade, George Crittendon, Will Adams, Wiley Graham and B. F. Jenkins. Don't forget the Echo's Grand Field Day and May Festival at Arkansas Fair Founds on the 28th inst. There will be all kinds of attractions Ed. Mathews has gone to Colorado Springs, Col. Send all news for publication to 114 Malvern avenue. Mrs Catherine Bell, of Galveston, Tex., is here visiting her daughter, Mrs. C. Brown. Rev. W. H. Jones has returned to his home in Gardon, Ark. Rev. J. T. Carpenter, of St. Louis, Mo., D. G. W. G. D. Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers, is in the city. The delegates to the Grand Lodge from Damon Lodge No. 8, K. of P., are: L. F. Amos, W. S. Gardner, Will Fields, W. H. Prim, Frank Polk and J. C. Ganter-Miss Virgil Seatts, who has been visiting Mrs. Eliza Ferguson, has returned to her home in Center Point, Ark. A fair is being held at Mt. Canaan Baptist church, on School street, this week. Rev. P. H. Lewis is pastor. News of a General Character. Peoria, Ill., Special — The concert at the A. M. E. church Tuesday evening rendered an excellent program, but the attendance was small. The Woman's Aid club met on the 1st inst., in the parlors at Hotel Page. The funeral of Mrs. Lottie Sheppard took place at the A. M. E. church Sunday morning, the 27th ult., at 10 o'clock. She had been ill only a short time. She was a member of the Household of Ruth. She had been matron at the Rock Is- land depot about two years and a half. The remains were taken to Champaign for burial. The masquerade entertainment given at the A. M. E. church on the 24th ult., was largely attended. Miss Carrie E. Hall, who has been teaching in Hearne, Tex., is home to spend vacation with her parents. The Knights of Pythias will have their annual sermon preached at the A. M. E. church to-morrow. Mrs. Adah H. Washington has returned to her home in Galesburg, after a three week's visit with her cousin, Miss Eva Harper. Mrs. M. Anderson, Mrs. J. Conway and daughter Ida, visited in St. Louis last week. Miss Maria Comely left the city last Saturday for Galesburg, to spend a few days with friends. C. Harding has returned to Detroit, Mich. Robert Lewis and wife are to make their future home in Pittsburg, Pa. Mr. Lewis has been headwaiter at Hotel Fay for a number of years. Both Mr. and Mrs. Lewis were members of the A. M. E. church choir. Their many friends tendered them a reception on the 25th ult., at the residence of Mrs. Barnes on First avenue. Owing to the stormy weather but few attended. Mrs. T. W. Dyer is ill. All wishing The Freeman will please notify Eva B. Harper. Tersely Told Topics. Covington, Va., Special—Rev. Goodall, of West Virginia, who has been conducting a revival at the Second Baptist church, has returned home. Mrs. Hackett gave a dinner in honor of Mrs. N. C. Pollard, of Lexington, Va. Charles Hall and Andrew Harris have returned from Hot Springs, Va. Misses Lelia Taylor and Hattie Hill are visiting at Warm Springs, Va. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wheeler are the proud parents of a fine girl baby. Mrs. N. C. Pollard of Lexington, Va., who has been visiting here for some weeks, has returned to her home. Mrs. Albert Gray of Washington, D. C., is in town to spend the summer as the guest of Mrs Arthur Payne. Frank Brown has opened a restaurant and milk dairy on Lexington street. Nathan Smith is building a residence on Pine street. A double wedding took place at Mountain Grove on the 15h ult., the contracting parties being Miss Minnie Gilmore to William Wilson, and Miss Gena Gilmore to Walter Tibbs. The two brides are well known in this city. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Bantom, pastor of Bethel church. A reception followed the ceremony at the home of the brides. The presents were many and handsome. The happy couples left on the following morning for their future homes in Marlington, W. Va. A number of Covington people attended the wedding. W. H. Bailey, secretary and general manager of the United Endowment society was a recent visitor in this city. Rev. E. P. Jackson and John W. Walker have organized a soap company and will manufacture soap for the wholesale trade. They have put a large quantity upon the market and is said to be a first class article. Condensed Cullings. Shelbyville, Ind., Special.—Mrs. John Curtis, of Muncie, is in town visiting friends and relatives. Stephen Marshall was in Indianapolis last week. Misses Blanch Glenn and Katie Williams, of Indianapolis, were in this city Sunday. Charley Robison, of Martinsville, is visiting relatives here. Rev. H. L. D. Leonard was in Indianapolis last week. Sam Robison has returned from a trip to New York. Mrs. Mattie Grey, of Carthage, is in our city visiting relatives. A Quaker social will be given the 6th inst., at the Second Baptist church by club No. 4, Living Vine. Miss Henrietta Dudley is still seriously ill. The Odd Fellows will have their thanksgiving services here on the 11th inst. Rev. Locke, of the A. M. E. church will preach the sermon. From the Quaker City Philadelphia, Pa., Special.—James A. Robinson has just opened a beautiful ice cream parlor, corner Seventeenth and Fitzwater streets. The Freeman will always be on hand there. Mr. Robinson is an enterprise young man. We wish him much success. Mr. Burrell, headwaiter at the Normandie Hotel, West Philadelphia, is filling that position with great credit. The Freeman can be had at 1804 Webster street, and at Robinson's ice cream parlor, Seventeenth and Fitzwater streets. We hope the colored people will soon awake to the importance of reading Negro newspapers and learning what is going on among our people. Short, Spicy Snapshots. Kansas City, Mo., Special. — Mrs. Chrisman had a slight accident with fire caused by a lamp. The damage was slight. Mrs. Lula Hays is somewhat improved. T. G. McCampbell, Nelson C. Crews, Prof. Foster and H. Dodson attended the funeral of Mrs. Lucie E. Herrford, at Chillicothe, Mo., on the 22d ult. Mrs. Herrford was grand secretary of the O. E S. of Missouri. S. W. Thomas has gone to Wawasee, Ind. He had been in the city several weeks. Get The Freeman from Louis Lary, Jr., 815 McGee street. Pastor Called for Another Year. Jackson, Mich., Special—Born to A Good Hearted Man. or in other words, men with good sound hearts, are not very numerous. The increasing number of sudden deaths from heart disease daily chroni-cled by the press, is proof of the alarming prevalence of this dangerous complaint, and as no one can foretell just when a fatal collapse J. A. Kreame daily chroni cled by the press, is proof of the alarm ing prevalence of this dangerous complaint, and as no one can foretell just when a fatal collapse will occur, the danger of neglecting treatment is certainly a very risky matter. If you are short of breath, have pain in left side, smothering spells, palpitation, unable to lie on side, especially the left, you should begin taking J. A. Kreamen. J. A. Kreamer of Arkansas City, Kans, says: "My heart was so bad it was impossible for me to lie down, and I could neither sleep nor rest. My decline was rapid, and I realized I must get help soon. I was advised to try Dr. Miles' Heart Cure, which I did, and candidly believe it saved my life." Dr. Miles' Remedies are sold by all druggists on guarantee. Dr. Miles Medical Co., Eikhart, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jones, a daughter, on last Sunday. S. Norman, of Battle Creek, was in the city last Sunday. Frank Hammond left last Saturday for Lansing. Miss Addie Carter, of Grand Rapids, is visiting Mrs. Sarah L. Carter. The members of the Second Baptist church have called their pastor, Elder Johnson, for another year. Church Men Dined. Oakland, Cal., Special—Mrs. A. W. Jackson, of 860 Brush street, dined Rev. O. E. Jones and J. H. Develly, of the A.M.E. and Beth Eden Baptist churches, respectively, with Mrs. W. R. Moten and Mrs. E. Adams present. Mrs. Jackson left on the 28 ult, for Ogden, Utah, where she will spend the summer with relatives and friends. Fannie J. Coppin club held their annual election on the 29 ult, at Glary's hall, Eighth and Washington. A candy pulling was given by club No. 4 of Beth Eden church, on the 25th, at 831 Market street. Louie Hawkins will leave in a few days for Portland, Oreon, where he will reside. The Rough Riders added a bazar at the A. M. E. church on the 21st ult. While attempting to light the gas the decorations of tissue paper took fire, and three booths and their contents, and three pairs of lace curtains were destroyed by fire. The carpet and frescoed walls suffered from water damage. The bazar lasted five days. The Booker T. Washington relief society have founded a Walf's Home of Relief with ten inmates. The Freeman is on sale at Headley & Pergerson's cigar stand, 304 West Seventh street. 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A stamped enveloped, plainly addressed, must be enclosed for each letter, and the line must be followed by the person addressed should be given, in order to prevent mistakes. Norz-Proffner, who should bear in mind that he letters, etc., in tran-tit between the United States and Canada, must be prepaid, otherwise they are not forwarded. NOTICE...Advertised letters will be held in The Freeman Post Office for FOUR WEEKS ONLY hereafter. LADIES LIST. Arlean, Mrs. Carter, Mrs Nanev Better, Miss Ida Elder, Md. Willa Frances, Beile Fernando, Jas F Floyd, Mt. Hattie Minnie Gerow, Miss Irene Baynes, Lincoln Harris Mrs Eliza Hunter, Mrs. Ada Citizen, others that should be paid Kinney, Miss Bessie L Payne, Miss Rosa Sussel, Gertrude Smith, Miss Rattie Tanner Albert Thomas, Mrs. Mary E Tyner, Miss Jessie Walker, Miss Daisy GENTLEMEN S LIST Banks, Billy Bernby, Berry Brown, Berry Brown, Richard Bryant, Frank Burton, S.E. Bins, Wm Chateau and Petitt Cotton, Anderson Cromwell, J.A. Cisel and Mines Christian Creighton, Harry Dodd S.E. Fairbairn, Oscar J. Franklin, George Floyd, Paul Frederick, Albert rt Pfreyer, O.A. Gus, Oscar J. Harris, James Harris, Geo C Harrison, Hugh 2 Harrison, Ross. Hull, W.B. Hoskins, Marshall Hughes, E.A. Harris, James Jackson, Calvin Jackson Billie Jones, C.J. Johnson, Saim Komp, Bobby Kennedy, A.C. Kirk, Frank Lacy, James Chas. Payne, Major B. F. Perkins, U. Price, T.H. Price, J.W. Robbins, Wrbdy Robinson, Buddy Simmons, Jno.W. Sherman, James E. The Foster. The Foster. Thomas, Ed.S. Van Shack, Henry Wilhite, Louie Wright, L.J. L. Walker, Frank Walker, Geo G. Wilson, R.L. -ROUTE- BLACE PATTI TROBADOURS.-Stubenville, V. O. May 5; East Liverpool, 6; McKeesport, Pa. 7; Uniontown, 8; Connellsville, 9; Mt. Pleasant 10. RUBERHS & PRINGLE'S FAMOUS GEOGRAPHIS Appleboro, Ky.; Kaukanna, May 5; Green Bay 8; Sturgeon Bay, 7; Algona, 8; Kewance 8; Marble to, 10; P. G. LOWRYN'S CONCERT BAND 4 (Paw Sells Bros., Circus-Cumberland Md., May, 3; Clarksville W. Va., 5; Fairmount, 6; Connellsville Pa., 7; Washington, 8; Pittsburgh, 9-10. THE DIXIE CONCERT co.(Wm. C. Bukner, Marr. Superior Wl., May 5; Iron River, 6; Ashland 7; Ironwood, 8). To Kid Alston:—I've got your Kansas City record.—Mr. Tom. *** The "Down in Mobile" company closed at Detroit, Mich. the 19th inst. *** To H. D. Troy:—We hear that you are a "Boxer." Tell Gordon Collins why.—Tom. Tom Carter, a good performer, was at the Empire last week with the Bowery Burlesquers. To Al Holman:—Did you get your eyebrows "arched?" Let Sister Mamie go in the "Sphinx."—T. L. Mr. and Mrs. John Rucker of the Black Patti Troubadours were at the Hotel Fidler the first half of last week. Harry Fidler will leave next Thursday for Evansville, Ind., where he will manage a musical carnival at Rev. Rouse's church. Mr. and Mrs. Barrington Carter, who are filling a successful engagement at the Grand this week, were pleasant Freeman callers Wednesday. The Pawnee Bill Big Show with Dan. Washington and Kid Alson left Chicago for Philadelphia, April 28. They open in the city of "Brotherly Love." *** To Chas Hughes:—Pleas write and also look out for us. Don't run as before; we are coming with the Georgia Minstrels—Langford and Cameron. * * * Charley Hart who was at the Grand a few weeks ago, married Miss Puggsley, who will be remembered as an attractive member of Williams and Walker's company. * * * S. W. Wright, a performer recently had great luck during a hunting expedition at Lost Island Lake, Ia., bagging 16 mallards, 4 canvassbacks, 21 teal and 17 butterducks. Mrs J. W. Jeukins, late with the "South Before the War," who makes Chicago a place of temporary residence has returned from a four weeks visit to Pittsburg, Pa., where her husband and relatives live. She will return to Pittsburg May 5, prior to starting on the THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER road again. Mrs Jenkins' wishes to be remembered to William Crane, Juba Johnson, one Billy Banks, Perry Black, Pauline Cottrell, Ida Day, Sarah! Price, Bessie McCoy and Al and Mamie Holman. Mrs. Jenkins' present address is 3150 Armour, Ave., Chicago, Ill. Her Pittsburg address is 1313 Hazel street. The Six Blackbirds who are doing a "turn" at the Grand, Indianapolis, this week are good performers, their singing and dancing being of the best. They came all the way from Frisco to fill their engagement, at the Grand. They close Saturday night after a week's heavy business. Jerry Mills, high-class comedian who recently joined hands with Al. E. Anderson has lost his mother. She died March 16 at Harrisburg, Pa. Mrs Fanny Mills was a highly respected old lady. Besides her son Jerry there are three brothers and a sister to survive her. Miss Dora Wilson, the only colored lady doing the serpentine, fire and cyclone dance, was married in Milwaukee, April 10 to J. Turner Wall, comedian and they will now travel as the Walls, opening in New York May 11, after having had a good rest in Chicago. They send regards to John H. Smith, Charley Hart, Harrey Eaton and other professionals. Williams & Walker's famous company put in their first night's stand in Portland Oregon and played to a crowded house. So great was the crowd that reserve seats were sold in the gallery. They were much delighted to meet many of their old friends here. The Hawks gave a smoker to their honor at Eagle's hall April 25. Nothing was wanting that would add to their enjoyment. * * * During the World's Fair at St. Louis, W. A Seymour, the "Black Booth," and W. H. Bowman, eccentric comedian, both of Hot Springs Ark., will bring together all the dramatic artists in the race for the specific purpose of showing the progress the race has made along the line of histrionics. It will be the aim of Messrs. Seymour and Bowman to produce on an elaborate scale, a drama by a colored playwright. *** Goodall's "Coontown 400" will be presented at the Auditorium one week beginning May 5th, with Bob Cole, the celebrated author and comedian as headliner. Among other popular members of the company are: The Freeman Sisters, the Morrisisses. Clemo Harris contortionist; the Miller Quartette, Arthur Wallige, monologist; Gibbs and Stokes, Al Williams, banjo king; the Stokes Family and many other striking new features which will serve to give a tip top show. Mr. James L. Goodall has spared neither pains nor money to give the people of Philadelphia their money's worth. --- Mascotte Theatre, (Tampa Fla.) notes. If large and appreciative audiences, healthy box office receipts and a feeling of contentment among and between managers and performers count for aught, then the Mascotte Theatre is enjoying a reign of prosperity, and occupying a post of honor that is worthy of emulation. The show is a strong one from every point of view. The music, the pickings of the best efforts of the most talented composers; the new scenery and the artistically decorated little auditorium blending harmoniously producing an effect that is strikingly impressive. Stage manager Buddie Glenn: electrician, S. C. Catlett, proprietor, R. S. Donaldson and the irrepressible general manager, Tom Logan furnish an entertainment that is indeed a credit to each and every one connected with this creditable enterprise. The present bill reveals Buddie Glenn, Nettie Titus Lewis, Billy Reeves, Sadie Price, Chink Floyd, Bob Russell, Sam Catlett, the Tallahassee Three, Bartley Fagan and Tom Logan, Henry Dan Troy has gone to Louisville, Ky., Mattie C. Bryant opened in Orangeburg, S. C., Monday, The Crosby's, Oma and Hary, Jess Thomas, Paul Simmons, Payton and Harris and Fred Sulis left last week to open John Smith's new theatre, Fernandina, Fla. Tiffie Brown is in Key West; Mariam Brown is taking a vacation. "Mocking Bird Rube" is in the city having returned from a successful date at Havana, Cuba. Old Billy H. Butler the comedian is on the sick list. Lewis Savage has forsaken the profession and gone to painting. Frank Clermont and Clarence Powell have friends here that are anxious to hear from them. Trixie Ford has closed and leaves soon for a visit to friends and relatives, "up North." Vida Vaughn is lonesome and won't tell why. (Ha, ha, ha!) The burning question now is: "Where is Hailback?" May be Pat knows. John Dennis is not half so old as he looks. Son Chappelle has gone to Jacksonville to see how much it weighs. Happy Howe got in bad this time and lays all the blame to the "Boneless Wonder Johnson." Ida Larkins has returned to Jacksonville. Singer wants to hear from Kid Alston, Ed. Gainer the popular mixologist at the Mascotte announces his intention of getting married. Tom Logan and Goff Kennedy want to hear from Bob Logan and "Poop" West. Miss Nettle Lewis admires the ballad: The band of the Buckingham Theatre favored the Mascotte attaches by a serenade Monday evening. Cliff Brooks and Jack Stevens exchanged money again this week. Little Jim Chappelle is making good and has a new double. --- Wm. Hallback writes: I am at home with my family after a long and tiresome season playing dates through Florida and Georgia. I came home for recreation. I refused a summer engagement at Birmingham, Ala, as I need rest. There is nothing like a quiet home, a sweet wife and two fine girls to sit on your knee. Blanche Edward, Aurelia I. and Mrs. Alice C. Hallback, together with the comedian complete the Hallback quartette. We send regards to everybody. We are no knockers, see. Managers address 206 Clifton street, Jackson, Miss. I am still on earth my friend P. C. and at home, you can always reach me through the Freeman. Good luck and a long life for you. Are you with the No. 1, next season? --- J. Harry Jackson sends the following from New York City:—Goggin & Davis comedy acrobats have returned to the city after successful engagements at Rochester N. Y. and Detroit, Mich. The Crosbys-Lonnle and Reine, are booked to appear in Lynne, Mass., next week. Joe and Sadie Britton made an enormous hit last week in their clever singing and dancing act, at Proctor's 23 street theatre. They are at the Atlantic Garden this week. Ernest Hogan was a big card at the Third Avenue Theatre Sunday night. He left early for Philadelphia where he is filling an engagement this week. The Weary Willie Comedy Four-Messrs Al Bailey, Lonnie Crosby, Kid Williams and Tod Peterson have signed with a burlesque company for the summer season.—Jones, Grant & Jones are booked for an extended tour of Europe. They will leave New York about the middle of August.—Dudley and Kelley singing and dancing comedians, are booked to appear at the Howard Theatre, Boston, next week.—The Eureka Trio were at the New York Theatre Sunday night.—The Mitchels spent Sunday in the city. They are still with the Bennett-Moulton Company.—Clarks Imperial Comedy company, left the city last week under the management of Lord Denton, for Albany N. Y.—Bob Slater, Alberta Ormes and S. H. Dudley were the guests of Sidney Perrin in Albany N. Y. last week.—Harry Brown was at the Auditorium, Newark last Sunday. The Bailey were a big hit Sunday night at the Grand Opera House.—The Norris' are at the Grand Opera House, Philadelphia this week.—Johnson and Wells are at Proctor's 23d street Theatre this week.—Misses Essie Williams and Grace Hoyt joined P. G. Lowery's Vaudeville company here.—Tis rumored that "A Trip to Coontown will go on the road again the coming season—Goggin & Davis have signed with Goodall's "Coontown 400."—Ambrose Davis and his Four-in-Hand quartette have joined P. G. Lowery's Vaudeville company.—The talent don't seem to be worrying themselves about sing-with the park shows owing to the small salaries being offered—Larkins and Patterson will be featured this summer in a "Trip to the Jungles." Al Brown has assumed charge of the entertainment parlor of the Newport Cafe. Notes from the Famous Georgia's:— "We are now touring Iowa with much success. As usual we are having beautiful weather and are passing through the best section of this country meeting daily with lots of friends of the Famous Georgia. The "spreads" and "invites" are a little too numerous for some of our boys, especially Mr. Langford. He is pretty well used up by the "good times" and Mr. Ed. Tolliver is within close touch of the same. Messrs. Langford and Tolliver our extreme end men assisted by Dick Thomas, M. D. Houseley, and Oscar Cameron, "the Hero of the Bams" are the soul stirring laugh makers with us. While the sentimental effects are being produced nightly with unquestionable success with such people as Mr. J. A. Watts, Richard L. Wilson, and John E. Sherman. Our Oliver opens with a hoop rolling act, the best ever produced on the American stage. Next comes the Famous Alabama Quartette whose name alone is a guarantee of their proficiency. Then comes the noted Houseley Bros, with their superb musical act producing some of the choicest selections of standard music. They also make a display of some of the greatest songs of the day intermingled with a few choice rags of their own composition. Next comes the grand-fastidious drill. Next comes the celebrated Arabs. These people have the most complete and unique act of its kind ever planned. It is marvelous, wonderful and extremely comic in its entirety. Then comes the polished and refined monologist, the king in his line who keeps the audience yelling. Then comes the great ventriloquist J. W. Cooper. Then comes the finale or the big act the "Bams" in their original act entitled "Fun on the Old Plantation" which includes all the members of the Alabama Quartette. This act is a screamer and closes the bill. Regards to all. --- Wm. S. LeVard, America's black monologist has arrived at Watertown, N. Y., from Little Falls, the same state where he put on a big production of "A Holiday in Dixie." for the Odd Fellow's fair. Notwithstanding that it rained hard for four nights they played to packed houses. Saturday night when Mr. LeVard went to the office to meet the committee and get his guarantee. He found them holding a meeting and they placed in his hand a two week's contract for 1903, commencing the second week in April. The company numbered 31 people. Mr. LeVard has already contracted for 12 weeks in some of the best parks in Michigan and New York State. Regards to all friends. Watch for Mr. LeVard's big "ad" in the Freeman. --- JOHN HEDGE, ACTOR. Our subject was born 32 years ago and never did anything but work with animals. He assisted the late elder Mr. Morris in training his trousse of dogs and ponies and started traveling with him in 1882, staying with him till his death on August 16 1893, when his son Leon Morris took his fathers place. Mr. Hedge is now with the son and with him has been across the pond, or rather in Europe, twice, returning from a recent trip last July. Mr. Morris and Mr. Hedge are to return to Europe next September, to fill an engagement of 4 months at the Hippodrome, London England. Mr. Hedge was born in Keokuk, Ia., but makes New York his home. His act with Morris's ponies which, by the way, consists of his wrestling and boxing with them, per- THE WRESTLING PONIES mitting them to knock and cuff him about astonishingly, is something altogether new to the patrons of the theatre as well as to the patrons of the circus. Mr. Hedge is quite clever and amusing. During the summer months the act of Mr. Morris's ponies and Mr. Hedge is permitted a continuous run on the roof gardens of New York. This is the last season of this act, however as Mr. Will Cressy is writing a sketch for Mr. Morris, Mr. Hedge and two wrestling and boxing ponies. * * * Boston notes:—Ernest Hogan played the second week at Kieth's theatre. The Four Georgia Gems, lady quartette, are at the Bowdion Square. The quartette consists of Mrs. Carrie Gregory Miss Hattie May, Miss Ruth Sprague and Mrs. Louise Turner. The Meredith Sisters and Smart & Williams were at the Howard. Next week Austin & Stone. The Wilson Family are laying off, building new material for their act which promises to eclipse anything they have heretofore produced. Mrs. Perkins is engaged in concert work. MALLORY BROS ARRESTED. While playing the Orpheum Theatre, Kansas City, Mallory Bros. were arrested on suspicion of stealing a chicken, were take before Judge Blevins, but it was proven, however that they only hypnotized this chichen to use in their act, which was such a big hit that the judge decided, on these grounds, that he couldn't make a suit out of a pair of pants and disnarged them. They are engaged to play Omaha, Minneapolis, St. Pani, Milwaukee, Youngstown, Jamestown, Sans Souci Park Chicago, st. Joseph and Des Moines. Their new comedy finish, "The Hen Coop Serenaders," is their latest success, making a big hit everywhere. ALABAMA WARBLERS. McKanlass and the Alabama Warbler appeared at the Nelson Opera house last evening before a large and appreciative audience. Mr. McKanlass appeared in Nelson five years since and played to a good house and gave good satisfaction, and so is no stranger to the local theatre goers. The show given MEMPHIS TENN VAUDEVILLE SHOW Every Night. Now booking shows for this a next season. R. R. CHURCH, PROPRIETOR AND MANAGER. OPELIKA, ALA. COLORED PERFORMERS WANTED. Clients every description. Will send tickets to an first letter. Performers to work the Chappelle Jacksonville, Flint, Savannah, Ga. We also all the Street Railway Parks in the South meet work to professionals only. PAT CHAPPELLI WANT FOR PRICE & Hot Men COONV Comed To travel in their Palace Canvass Theatrical formers, male and female Singers, Dancers that double band and orchestra, that can them, which we will return. State also salary, which we pay, we do not prere Send stamp for reply as we answer robe on and off the stage. Will pay cate they must be in good order. Knockers, will surely turn you down. Address al E. C. Lock Box 339 PAD Charley T. Owsley, Estella Harris, Jones write at once. We are Sole WANT Banjo, Guitar or Mandolin Player, whiteness. Work from wagon—steady emple S WANTED--Male and Female and tickets to any part of U.K. at the Chappelle Bros.' Circuit of Ga. We also have contracted the South next Summer. Can you CHAPPELLE, Manager, Built and next season. W. K. Now booking shows for this and next season. W. E. SHAW, Proprietor, 29thapr3mojuly Opelika, Ala. COLORED PERFORMERS WANTED--Male and Female Singers, Dancers and Musicians every description. Will send details to any part of U. S. State terms and full particulars first letter. Performers to work the Chapel at Occult, which includes Tampa, Fla.; Jacksonville, Fla., and Savannah, Ga. We also have contracted to form a musical 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. WANTED CE & LO Not Members NVIL medy Canvass Theatre. We open Singers, Dancers, Cake W esters, that can read music State all in first letter we do not promise, we are as we answer all letters. Will pay cash for 20 s . Knockers, Boozers and Address all mail to E. C. P. PADUCAH Estella Harris, Tom McInti we are Sole Owners and E. C. PRICE VANTE On Player, who is a good steady employment. Add PRICE & LOW'S Hot Members of COONVILLE Comedy Co. To travel in their Palace Canvass Theatre. We open May 12th. Colored Performers, male and female Singers, Dancers, Cake Walkers, Comedians, Musicians that double band and orchestra, that can read music. Send photo if you have them, which we will return. State all in first letter what you can and will do, also salary, which we pay, we do not promise, we are paying summer salaries. Send stamp for reply as we answer all letters. You must have good wardrobe on and off the stage. Will pay cash for 20 second-hand parade coats, but they must be in good order. Knockers, Booers and Mashers save stamps for I will surely turn you down. Address all mail to Lock Box 339 PADUCAH, KY. Charley T. Owley, Estella Harris, Tom McIntosh, Sam Cook and Bennie Jones write at once. We are Sole Owners and Proprietors. E. C. PRICE & TUCK LOW: Banjo, Guitar or Mandolin Player, who is a good loud singer. Medicine business. Work from wagon—steady employment. Address last evening consisted of up-to-date vaudeville by colored artists. It was a meritorious performance, consisting of Southern plantation songs, good clean jokes, plenty of lively dancing, excellent trios and quartettes. Miss Lizzie Perry, the Jewish creole rendered such classic selections as "Twas Only A Dream," in an artistic manner and was repeatedly enced. Miss Patti McKanlass rendered "Sweet Sixteen" to the satisfaction of all present and was enced to the echo. Mr. McKanlass gave violin selections and judging from the applause given his rendition of the "Mocking Bird," "Niagara," "Sugar in the Gode," and "Gravy on the Tater" they were among the best in his extensive repertoire. He was repeatedly enced and made the hit of the evening. The comedians of the company are very funny and their jokes short and new. The performance concluded with an old fashioned walk-around. The company will play a return engagement on March 17 when an entirely new program will be given including a grand cake walk by three couples. The company should be given a warm welcome on its return.—From a Nelson (B. C.) paper, March 10. A most hearty welcome was accorded the Dixie Concert company in St. Paul Parish house last evening. It is no extravagant use of terms to say that this company of artists received round after round of enthusiastic and well merited applause. From beginning to end the program was artistically presented, with lights and shadows of humor and pathos harmoniously blended. The first appearance will be the beginning of an acquaintance that it is hoped Winona may enjoy with this company. In a program so varied and so uniformly well rendered it would be almost impossible to make any distinctions. Of the ladies in the company, three in numbe, Miss Lucille Hampton presided with grace and skill at that difficult and little ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` A HEARTY WELCOME next season. W. E. SHAW, Proprietor, Opelka, Ala. NTEED--Male and Female Singers, Dancers and Musicians to any part of U. S. State terms and full participation. Opelka Bros.' Circuit, which includes Tampa, Fl. Also have contracted to furnish attractions to most next Summer. Can give from three to five months. ELLIE. Manager, Buckingham Theatre, Tampa, Fl. NTEED FOR & LOW'S members of VILLEedy Co. Theatre. We open May 12th. Colored Performers, Cake Walkers, Comedians, Musicians that can read music. Send photo if you have made all in first letter what you can and will do not promise, we are paying summer salaries. Answer all letters. You must have good wardrobe cash for 20 second-hand parade coats, busiers, Boozers and Mashers save stamps for less all mail to C. PRICE DUCAH, KY. Harris, Tom McIntosh, Sam Cook and Bennie Cole Owners and Proprietors. C. PRICE & TUCK LOWS NTEED who is a good loud singer. Medicine business employment. Address FOR DR. E. McCONKEY, MATTOON, ILL. THE NEW YORK CLIPPER Contains a Reliable Record of all the Events in the THEATRICAL WORLD AND THE WORLD OF SPORTS. PUBLISHED WEEKLY. $4,000 A YEAR. SINGLE COPY, 10cts. For Sale by all Newsdealers. SAMPLE COPY FREE. Address NEW YORK CLIPPER, NEW YORK. appreciated position while Miss Belle E. Hacker charmed the audience with "Ding Dong Bells." Madam Neil G. Hawkins-Buckner simply carried the house away with her rich soprano, her wide range of voice and charming manner. That grand old Basso, Wm. C. Buckner scored a perfect hit with his deep rich and clear tones. Winona is fortunate in securing this superb concert company and if they ever come again it is certain a crowded house will greet them. Mr. W. C. Buckner, manager is courteous, kind gentlemanly; it is a pleasure to meet him.—[The above is an excerpt from the Winona (Minn.) Republican, April. 30. SONGS AND SINGERS Wilbur Mack, of the Ullie Akerstrom company, at present touring the middle West reports a bountiful success with Standish and Silberberg's, "You'ee De Sweetest Coons Dat's Born." Carl T. Stickney's "Sweet Little Janey Daley," and Al. Brown and Sidney Perrin's "Show Your Invitation" or (You can't come in) On the Pacific slope, Emil Mayo is achieving great things with Jas. Thornton's "When You Were Sweet Sixteen." Kennett and Udall's "Stay in Your own Back Yard." and Gillespie and Dilles's "Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder." These are effectively rendered with the aid of illustrated song slides. [table] General News Mobile, Ala., Special.—One of the grandest social entertainments of the season was given by the Royal Swells on the 17th ult., at Union Stars hall. The hall was beautifully decorated and the young people had a good time. Sidnie Brodus, one of our young men, is president of the club, and Thomas Wilkins is manager. The young men were all out in their spring fronts and they certaully looked swell. The ball was the finest given in Mobile this season. Mrs. A. J. Brown has returned home from Birmingham. Presiding Elder Brown held his second quarterly conference at Emanuel A. M. E church on Thursday evening, the 17th ult. The Gulf City waiters and cooks have their annual sermon preached at Union Baptist church on the 4th inst. The State Street Baptist church is undergoing repairs. When re-opened it will be the finest edifice in the South. Rev. Davenport, the pastor, is sweeping everything before him. Mose Thomas, chief cook of the Windsor hotel, is the youngest Negro chief cook in the city. Mr. Thomas is one of the founders of the waiters' and Cooks' Alliance. Every Negro waiter should read The Freeman and keep up with the procession. The advantage white waiters have over the colored brother, is that they read literature pertaining to the business and keep themselves posted. Tersely Told Topics. Peoria, Ill., Special.—The wedding of Robert Polk and Miss Nora Stanford occurred at the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. E. Stanford, on Monday evening, the 12th ult., Rev. Wilkerson, of the A. M. E. church, officiating. Only the relatives and a few friends were present. Mr. and Mrs. Polk are members of Mt. Zion Baptist church and are highly esteemed young people. Their many friends wish them much success and happiness in married life. The wife of Rev. P. M. Lewis was at the city on the 23d. Mrs. M. Anderson gave a calico social at Ward's A. M. E. church on the 17th ult. A shower party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Polk on the 18th ult. A birthday party was tendered Mrs. Robt. Smith the 17th ult. Mmes. Floyd and Conway had charge of the concert at the A. M. E. church on the 29th ult., for the benefit of the Women's Sewing Circle. Mrs. F. Summers entertained at dinner on the 20th ult., and Mrs. Robert Polk, Mrs. E. Stanford, Mrs. A. Washington, Miss Eva Harper and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Haynes. Weddings are becoming quite numerous in Peoria among our young people. Rumor has it that a number will take place in the near future. The Pleasant Hour Social club gave a reception at the home of Mrs. F. Summers on the 29th. Messrs. Alonzo and Robert Cheek, of Eureka, Ill., are visiting their sister, Mrs. A. Baker. The Knights of Pythias will have their annual sermon preached on the 4th inst., at the A. M. E. church, followed by their installation and ball on the 5th. The Odd Fellows sermon will be preached on the 12th inst., followed by their reception. The D. L. C. club will give a grand ball on the 8th inst., at Pheiffer's hall. Wm Davis is improving. Sammie Gibson is sick. Little Freddie Leonard died on the 20th ult., of membranous croup. His funeral was held on the 21st at Mt. Zion Baptist church. Spicy. Sparkling Splashes. North Alton, Ill., Special —The revival at Rocky Fork is progressing nicely. The members are deeply interested in the work. Mrs. A. M. Lewis, of Cairo, president of the Mite Missionary society, addressed the church and Sunday school on the 20th ult. The ladies of Rocky Fork church are preparing to give a basket social in the near future. The reception given by the R. P. club was a success. Some of our young girls would rather go walking or driving on Sunday night than go to church. Alton notes—Mrs. Winona Arbuckle is convalescing. Miss Ida Sexton, of Ft. Scott, Kan., is the guest of Miss Maggie Kelly. Upper Alton—Mrs. A. M. Lewis, of Cairo, ill., attended worship at Allen Chapel on the 20th and addressed the church and Sunday school. The revival at Allen Chapel closed on the 18th ult. Rev. J. W. Tiff, of Lovejoy, has returned home. He ass'sted Rev. J. P. Coates in his recent revival. Mrs. Emma Ricks, of Paris, Ark., is the guest of her son, Louis Agnew and family. She arrived in the city on the 18th ult. WEAK MEN! Instant Relief. Curve in 15 days. Never returns. I will free prescriptions with full directions for a quick, private cure for Lost Manhood, Night Losses, Neuropathy, Small Weak Parts, Vertebroce, etc. Address: F. PAGE, Private Box 710, MARSHAL MICH, THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. PRIEST H. M. TURNER Founder, Builder and Proprietor of Peoples' Tabernacle, Atlanta, Ga From Nashville. Nashville, Tenn., Special. Rev. Irving Garland Penn of Atlanta Ga., assistant General Secretary of the Epworth League gave a very interesting lecture Sunday afternoon in St. Esprit-st. Baptist church, subject "The Young People's Congress" which is to be held in Georgia, August 6-14. Mr. Penn also spoke to a very good audience Monday night in the above named church. The "Black Sam Jones" in the person of Rev. Christian, an evangelist of the church of God has been the subject of a great deal of discussion by both white and colored people of Nashville. Rev. Christian is a spiritual wonder of the 20th century. The men of various trades in Nashville are either making things warm or some one or two are making things warm for the union men. The union carpenters are holding very well. We trust a speedy agreement will be reached in a few days. B. Z. Eakins' news stand, 411 N. Cherry-st. The Rock City Unions, of Nashville, a base ball team of National fame, is champion of the South and will play any team white or colored. Expenses guaranteed to all visiting teams. We play nothing but clean games with honest men. Out of 13 games in '01 the Unions won 11. Out of 38 games in '99 the Unions won 34. For any information write Albert Parker, 411 N. Cherry street. Financial Board Meeting Washington, D. C., Special. -The Financial Board of the African Methodist Episcopal church met at the headquarters of the department, 1541 Fourteenth street, northwest, on the 16th BISHOP H. Founder, Builder and Proprietor c ult., and all the members of the board were present during the session and took part in the deliberations except two, the one from Africa and the one from the Islands. It was said to be the most harmonious and successful session ever held by the board, and much business was transacted during the session- Wednesday morning, the 16th ult. Bishop B. W. Arnett, D. D., of Wilberforce, O., president of the board, called the board to order, and Bishop L. J. Coppin, who is in charge of the work in South Africa, led in singing the opening hymn Bishop Wesley J. Gaines made the opening prayer and scripture lesson was read by Rev. G. E. Taylor, of Atlanta. Bishop Arnett called the board to order by making a short address in which he outlined the work to come before the board during its session. He spoke of the death of the late Dr. P. A. Hubbard since the last annual meeting. Rev. John Hurst called the roll and the following members answered: Revs. J. M. Henderson, Philadelphia, John Hurst, Baltimore, Charles Bundy, Cleveland, Ohio, N. J. M. McCracken, Chicago, G. W. Shaffer, Omaha, Neb, J. S. Flipper, Atlanta, Ga., L. R. Nichols, Charleston, S C, W. F. Dangerfield, Vicksburg, Miss., J. M. Turner, Lexington, Ky., A. G. Scott, Dallas, Texas, A. J. Kershaw, Apalachicola, Fla., John Webb, New Orleans, La, Bishops W. B. Derrick, New York, J. Coppin, South Africa, W. J. Gaines, Atlanta, Ga., M. B. Salter, Charleston, S C. A list of committees were appointed by Bishop Arnett, and then Dr. E. W. Lampton, of Greenville, Miss., the f- ```markdown ``` nancial secretary was introduced and made his annual report. Dr. Lampton was elected last January by the Bench of Bishops to fill out the unexpired term caused by the death of Dr. P. A. Hubbard and he is regarded as one of the greatest financiers of the A. M. E. church. He has been at the head of the Stringer Grand Lodge in the State of Mississippi for a number of years and still holds that position. In his report he touchingly referred to the lamented Philip Alexander Hubbard and said that all regretted the death of the "Dollar Money King" of the connection. He spoke of the plans laid down by him before his death and Dr. Lampton asked the ministers and members of the board to assist him in carrying out the work begun. An itemized report was then read, reporting everything and every cent expended during the past year. The assets and liabilities of the company were shown up. The board highly commended Dr Lampton for his work. A letter was read from Mrs. Lampton who was at home attending the bedside of her slick mother. While Rev. John Hurst was reading his report he was ordered to suspend and a telegram was read from Mrs Arnett announcing the serious illness of Henry Y. Arnett at their home in Wilberforce. All business was suspended and a special prayer was offered by L. J. Coppin. All business was transacted and the Board took a vescess in order to give time for the committees to prepare their reports. After a short session at night the Board completed its business and adjourned sine die. Church Carnival a Big Hit. Hot Springs, Ark., Special. — The week's carnival which closed on the 15th ult., at Haven's Chapel M. E. church, did not only prove to be a success as an entertainer, but financially as well, something over $200 being raised. Little Miss Altay Fulmighter who has been ill with pneumonia, is much improved. Misses Carrie Allen and Fannie Gillam left last week for Chicago. John Coleman left last week for Memphis, Tenn. Mrs. Clara Stew- M, TURNER, of Peoples' Tabernacle, Atlanta, Ga. art died on the 18th nlt., from the effect of a blow received a week previous at the hands of her alleged sweetheart, Will Martin, who was put behind the bars immediately after her death. Miller Ashcraft left last week for his home in Kansas City, Mo. W. R. Rainy, of this city, was called to St. Louis last week on account of the illness of his sister. Presiding Elder Jones, of the A. M. E. church, was here last week and held quarterly conference at Visitors' Chapel A. M. E. church. Rev. P. W. Wall and W. S. Garder were in Melburn last week. Charlie Walton, of Vicksburg, Miss, is here on a visit. A revival is in progress at Roanoke Baptist church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. W. Jackson. Prof. Jones and Dr. Rag, of Atlanta, Ga., were here last week. They lectured at Haven's Chapel M. E. church, James Seely left last week for Chicago. Albert Ross has bought a lot and erected a neat cottage on Gaines avenue. Capt. Hudson left on the 19th nlt., for Dallas, Tex, with twenty-five waiters to work at the ex-Confederate reunion held there. Mr. and Mrs. Deloney were blessed last week by the arrival of a fine baby girl. Rev. M. F. Fulford pastor of the A. M. E. Zion church of this city, preached two able sermons on the 20th in his new places of worship, the Masonic hall, on Central avenue. The Eastman hotel, the largest in the city, has closed after a successful season, and the waiters are leaving every day for their homes singing "I've got mine." News Notes. Merldian, Miss, Special —Evangelist N. Boliver Davis of Rome, Ga., who commenced a revival at New Hope Baptist church, Sunday night, April 6th, of which Rev. L. S. Lee is pastor, is preaching some able sermons. James Lee, who has been quite sick for some time, died at his home, 33d avenue and 12th, recently. His funeral was from St. Paul M. E church. Rev. A. J. McNair officiated. Walter Moore was a visitor to our city last week. L. W. Washington returned on Sunday, the 13th, looking well. Arthur Waters was arrested on the 11th charged with forgery. Several of the mail agents of the M & O. road were tied up here. Will Roberts is sick at his home on Twelfth street and 31st avenue. Mrs. Anna Wallace, pastor of Rev. N. W. Wallace, pastor of the Pilgrim Progress Baptist church, left on the 15th for Greenville, Miss, to visit relatives. Rev. J. T. Davis had Rev. Jim Brooks with him during the revival at the Union Baptist church. The C. C. U. society had their annual sermon preached at Pilgrim Progress Baptist church, Sunday, April 13, at 3:30 p. m., by Rev. N. W. Wallace. News of a General Character. News of a General Character. Paris, Tex, Special — The recent hall and wind storm did considerable damage to farmers and gardeners. The citizens of Paris will be called upon today to elect three school trustees. Why not elect a colored man as one of that number? We have plenty of good material to choose from. Alderman J. M. Shelton, from the third ward, exploded a dynamite bomb in the council chamber, on the 14th ult., in the shape of a resolution, which contended that colored people of this city and county were entitled to the privileges of the city hospital, as tax payers, which they had never enjoyed. Hon. J. W. Owryb of this city, has been appointed U. S. District Attorney for the Eastern district of Texas. Mr. and Mrs Joe Moore have left for New Mexico, where they will make their future home. James Hughes and wife will soon move to St. Louis. Mrs. Dilsia Taylor, of Dallas, is visiting relatives and friends in this city. R E. Cuming will open open up an insurance and loan office. Dr. W. T. Hughes, of Clarksville, was a visitor to the city recently. Condensed Cullings: Youngstown, O., Special—The fancy dress ball given at Pabst hall on the 24th ult., was well attended. Edward Bunch, of Chillicothe, is visiting friends here. Charles Proffit, of New Castle, was in the city last week. C Hedgepath has returned to Cleveland. Miss Florence Brown, of Warren, attended the ball here on the 23rd ult. E. Grino has gone to Cleveland to accept a position as dry goods clerk. C. W. Wooten was in the city recently. W. Tanner has gone to Battle Creek, Mich. The Art of Journalsim. I turn to the training of the young aspirant for the literary side of a paper. First, I repeat the warning I have already given: It is not wise for any man to take up journalism unless he has a distinct gift for writing. Let me, however immediately add that it is not easy always for the young man to answer that question satisfactorily in his own case. He may err on the side of want of modesty, but he also may err on the side of excess of it. It is difficult for most of us to know what powers we have or what we lack, until we have been tried until the opportunity has come to us. There is one way of testing your powers of writing that is a snare. Young writers constantly come to me with what they call essays. I never look at them; life is to short now for essays. When you have become a literary man of repute, and can write like Matthew Arnold or Mr. Birrell, you can do something with essays; but until that moment arrives, it is difficult for you to get anybody to look at your essays. Take an incident within your own knowledge departure of volunteers, say for the war; a trial at the Assize town in which you live, if you live in one or something of that kind; try to seize the human and dramatic points of the story and then let your article be read by some competent critic; and so you will get something like a judgment worth attending to as to whether you have or have not the gift of writing. I use the word "gift" advisedly. The longer I live, the more I see that though you may enormously improve natural gifts, by training and practice, you cannot supply them if they be wanting. At schools they still compel unfortunate children, who have not a note of music in their brains, to spend years at the plano. It is just as wicked a waste of time to send to journalism anybody who has no original gift for writing from the hand of nature: for journalism is one of the professions where one ought to be really good. Mere moderate ability does not bring sufficient remuneration or sufficient certainty of work to make journalism a good profession. It is like painting: either a man is a good painter and then makes a handsome income, or he is just a middling painter, and then he is liab'e to starve. -Pearson's Magazine for May. Copies of The Freeman can be found at D. C. Hills' grocery store, Monroe, La. every Saturday. Blood Poison Cured Free. The Remedy Is Sent Absolutely Free to Every Man or Woman Sending Name and Address. 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Do no once and the free trial sealed in plain package. KS IN ONE TWO BOOKS IN ONE History of the Negro Race and History of the Negro Soldiers in the Send for Terms. Price of either book ABOVE, CONTENTS OF THE HISTORY OF NEGRO RACE. Intro alavery in the colonies.—The New York colonies; Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Maryland. Delaware and Pennsylvania; National and General. Habits and customs of South American peoples. NEGRO HEROES of the Revolution. The War of 1812 Efforts Fredrick Donglas. Nat Turner and others who struck for freedom. Examples of Underground Railroad Work. Save population of 1800. The Employment of Negrudvertis. Fort Flint. Around Peterson's Gents of the war. The end of the war. Reconstruction. 1865–68. Prog. vigorous progress. Educational progress. Financial progress. Some not of color in North America. CONTENTS OF THE HISTORY NEGRO SOLDIERS: First colored man. Post pictures of the during charges made by Negro soldier and around Santiago. Corporal Brown killed at his post while firing, over the block house and saved the R.ugh Riders. Sergeant Berry, then was first to raise the American flag on San Juan Hill. The glowing Miles, Roose and the R.ugh Riders were on the other side of the American flag. NEGRO OFFERS. Antonio and Jose Ma. e.o.Gomez, Miss Ciemos and the The Negro paymaster in the army. The Negro poet, Paul Lawrence De the colored man who outwitted the diplomacy of the Spanish Minister a QUESTIONS EVERY PERSON OUGHT TO KNOW.—All and of the Negro soldiers in the Spanish-American War. First. How many it is in the destruction of the Battleship Maine? 2. What colored soldier was the S. anish-American war? 3. What colored soldier was the first in the Revolution? 4. What colo ed soldier had charge of a Hotch�k's gun and the Black House and saved the Bonnick Riders in the棉布 American war? Her reached the Block House first on San Juan Hill, took down the S. American flag? 6. What colored soldier did the same at the Block House colored man outwitted the Spanish Minister at Washington. D. C. 7. The United States said the colored soldiers "fought without parallel world." In the Spanish-American war? EVERY PAGE BRIMMING FULL OF NEW and Interesting read all one and fine engravings of soldiers, officers and scenes of the Span a fine picture of Aguinaldo. his headquarters, a Filipino lady of Manila's life and of his civilization. Handsome picture of General Nelson al in co. and all of the American army who said the fight's long of the Sanlago was "without a parallel in the history of the world." 432 PAGES, INCLUDING 54 ILLUSTRATIONS IN BOOT AGENTS WANTED. Send for E. A. JOHNSON, Corner West and Agent's Terms RA Remember our details of this paper and either book ABOVE, $1.00. NEGRO RACE. Introduction: Beginning in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut, New York and New Jersey, and then colonies. Negro soldiers in Revolution War of 1812. Efforts for Freedom. Liberty. Ostrick for freedom. Anti-luxury agitation. Negro emigration to the South. Around Petersburg. T e Crater Resolution. 1865 - 68. Progress since freedom. Biracial progress. Some not negroed. Free people. RO SOLDIERS: First Hero of the Navy was made by negroes made at San Juan, El Camino at his post while firing a cannon which knotted an American berry, the colored soldier who hit Hill Billy. The colored soldier who killed Negro soldiers. General Morgan advocates. Miss Cisneros and the Cuban women cavalry. Post. Paul Lawrence Dunlair. "Eddie" Saroy, Washington D.C. anawered in the Liberty War. First. How many colored sailors were? 2. What colored sailor was the first marshal of the war of the French at the block house at Washington, etc. TO KNOW - It all answered in the Liberty War. First. How many colored sailors were? 2. What colored sailor was the first marshal of the war of the French at the block house at Washington, etc. TO KNOW - It all answered in the Liberty War. First. How many colored sailors were? 2. What colored sailor was the first marshal of the war of the French at the block house at Washington, etc. NEW and interesting reading, with about 45 full and scenes of the Spanish-American war with the French at the block house at Washington, etc. A picture of General Nelson A Miles, major general of the fighting of the colored soldiers around the world." STRATIONS IN BOTH BOOKS, WANTED. Corner West and Lenoir Streets. RALEIGH, N. C. this paper and patronize them TRADE-MARK. Send for Terms. Price of either book ABOVE. $1.00. CONTENTS OF THE HISTORY OF NEGRO RACE. Introduction. Regarding slavery in the colonies—The New York colonies; Massachusetts; Rhode Island and Connecticut; New Hampshire and Maryland; Delaware and Pennsylvania; North Carolina and South Carolina; New Hampshire and customs of southern colonies. Negro soldiers in Revolutionary times. New Hampshire and customs of southern colonies. Liberty, Frederick Douglas. Nat Turner and others who struck for freedom. Anti-laborism. Examples of Underground Railroad Work. Slave population of 1860. The War of the Rebellion. Employment of Negro soldiers. Fort Fowlp. Around Petersburg. T e Crater Inc. Employment of Negro soldiers. Fort Fowlp. Around Petersburg. T e Crater Inc. Employment of Negro soldiers. Reconstruction. 1865–68. Progress since freedom. Negro progress. Educational progress. Financial progress. Some noted Negroes. Free people of color in North arroa. CONTENTS OF THE HISTORY NEGRO SOLDIERS; First Hero of the Navy of a colored man. Pen pictures of the daring charges made by Negro soldiers at San Juan, El Cameron and around Santiago. Corporal Brown killed at his post while firing a cannon which knocked the American flag off the wall. Reconstruction. 1865–68. Progress since freedom. Negro progress. Educational progress. Financial progress. Some noted Negroes. Free people of color in North arroa. CONTENTS OF THE HISTORY NEGRO SOLDIERS; First Hero of the Navy of a colored man. Pen pictures of the daring charges made by Negro soldiers at San Juan, El Cameron and around Santiago. Corporal Brown killed at his post while firing a cannon which knocked the American flag off the wall. Reconstruction. 1865–68. Progress since freedom. Negro progress. Educational progress. Financial progress. Some noted Negroes. Free people of color in North arroa. QUESTIONS EVERY PERSON OUGHT TO KNOW—All answered questions of the Negro Soldiers in the Spanish-American War. First. How many colored sailors were killed in the destruction of the Battleship Maine? 2. What colored sailor was the first marrye in the S anish-American War? 3. What colored soldier was the first marrye of the war in the Spanish-American War? 4. What colored soldier was the first marrye of the war in the Spanish-American War? 5. What colored soldier was the first marrye of the war in the Spanish-American War? 6. 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BEFORE USING HARTONA THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER RACE CLEANINGS Two Negro boys have been sentenced by a Louisville court to five years each in the penitentiary for stealing one nickel. Some day we may yet be able to land in the penitentiary some of our adult white bank wreckers. S. Laling Williams of Chicago the official compiler of "The National Negro Business League," is distributing the report. The report is one of the most interesting manuals of information and instruction concerning the material progress of the American Negro ever got out by a Negro organization. A- MADAM M'NAIRDEE Has Returned to the City. The gifted Clairvoyant, the great female wonder, born with the double(dan) veil, she is one of the old ancient Southern Clairvoyant of New Orleans. She's a living Phrenologist and Physiologist. She tells plainly what you are best adapted for in life by reading your brains and mind. With a grasp of the science that enables you to overcome all bad luck. 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Just think my name and I have been separated 2 years; called out in September and in a week's time he retreated and married me, and I cannot praise you too. I have been a broken by family troubles, love affairs and bad luck until it seem that life is a call or write to this dear lady, she will you good; she will tell you to trust good and she will do the balance, and she will A LADY of Rossland, B. C. Dear Sisters and Brothers--Call on her when you can, she will be please to meet you and will whisper to you the blessings her entire time for the welfare of people believing God will reward her will make your very soul clad to hear the love of heaven for she writes such soul letters, tells you how to make something else always enclose stamp for answer. Her words she looks like and a bride three weeks. mong the contents are: Message of congratulations from the late President McKinley, introduction by Booker T. Washington and newspaper comments. There is in the mail service at Shreveport, La., two Negro carriers and one stamper. Mr. A. O. Redwine is from Hudson, Tex. Both passed the civil service examination which is an evidence of their qualifications. + George E. Jones of Little Rock, died last week at his home leaving and valuable estate. He owned one of the largest blocks in Little Rock, and was known to have been identified with all measures intended for the upbuilding of the Negro race. + At the close of the war Gen. Wade Hampton, who died last week in South Carolina, retired to his plantation, accepting the legitimate consequences of defeat, while defending the motives and conduct of the Southern leaders. In 1860 he alluded to the Negro as follows: "As a slave he was faithful to us; as a freedman, let us treat him as a friend. + The state of New Jersey will purchase Ironsides, the old house of Commodore Stewart near Bordentown, for the use of the colored youth as a desirable industrial school, under control of the state board of education. A bill appropriating $35,000 has passed both houses of the legislature and simply awaits the signature of the governor. + The People's Tabernacle" at Atlanta Ga. is another one of Bishop Trnner's new ideas for the betterment of the condition of his people. He has just completed in this city a mammoth structure with a seating capacity of four thous and people, at his own expense. Which will be devoted to the intellectual development of the Negro. Emmett, J. Scott, corresponding secretary of the National Negro Business League, announces that reduced rates of one and one third fare from all sections of the country have been secured for the third annual meeting of the League to be held at Richmond, Va., August 25th, 26th and 27th. This is the organization of which Booker T. Washington is president and which was organized, by him at Boston, August 1900. It already has a large membership throughout the country. The local Negro Business League at Richmond is already at work and have preparations well in hand for a successful meeting. The newspaper woman of New England, at a meeting in Boston, took decisive action on the color question the following resolution being adopted: "Resolved, That the New England Woman's Press Association instruct its delegates to the biennial meeting of the general federation of woman's clubs, to be held in Los Angeles, Cal., in May to consider, in all discussions and legislative acts of the convention, the necessity of maintaining the rights of our colored club women as of paramount importance To this end they shall vote for reorganization on state lines, according to the Massachusetts plan if given opportunity or for the best substitute for this measure are approved by the leaders of the State delegation at the time, preserving the unity of the State's vote and influence by concerted action with other delegates." Memphis Gleanings. Memphis, Tenn., Special. — "When man has done his best, and yet that best is nothing, then help comes." How true that saying is. At present the members and friends of Avery Chapel A. M. E. church are quite joyful, the cause whereof is the consoling thought of an early liquidation of the whole of their heavy indebtedness. For a number of years past this debt has hung with bull-dog tenacity to the faithful members of this church. When the financial clouds were thick and hung heavy around them Dr. Wm. Flagg took charge of affairs, just two short years ago. He and the members of this church, which is the pride of our denomination, shouldered their responsibility, and by diligent work and assiduous, continual devotion to the cause, have rapidly reduced the church's debt, and each day brings us nearer to the final and entire release from the cloud which has hovered over us for so long a period. Dr. Flagg and his followers are doing a wonderful work, and the public may rest assured that this beautiful and valuable edifice will, in the near future, be free from all indebtedness. The figures below will prove these facts and give you some idea as to the magnitude of the work[which has been done in the past two years, and which have been Straightens Kinky, Curly Hair OZONO TRADE MARK KING OF ALL HAIR TONICS. 50£ BEFORE. AFTER. BE WARNED IN order to protect the public from the numerous quack nostrums now on the market, which claim to straighten and cause the hair to grow long, and which are simply put up by a lot of quacks, charlatans, and fakirs, who have no chemical skill, with the sole idea to get your hard-earned cash and give you nothing in return for your money but a dirty, sticky mass of worthless greases, which injure the hair and cause it to fall out, we have placed our trade-mark, granted to us by the Government of the United States of America, on every box of OZONO, King of all Hair-Growers and Hair-Straighteners. This trade-mark consists of two heads, as shown in this advertisement—one head showing short, curly hair, the other showing long, flowing hair. Any preparation showing the heads with the hair done up in a coil, or showing features different from the faces shown in this advertisement, is not OZONO. Seeing our marked success with the true hair-straightener, OZONO, King of all Hair-Growers, numerous firms are now widely advertising spurious hair products, and trading on the reputation that we have made for OZONO. Do not be fooled by these flaring advertisements, which are all promises. Buy the genuine and only original King of all Hair Tonics, OZONO. Two hundred and fifty thousand people bought OZONO in the last twelve months. OZONO is sold in every State in the Union, all over the world, and South America, also in Cuba and the West Indies. Its fame has travelled around the world, because it is a true Hair Tonic, that straightens without any outside assistance. No hot irons are used; nothing but OZONO. It not only straightens the hair, but produces a long, silky, beautiful, luxurious growth of soft, fine hair. To neglect your hair is more live in, no matter where you may live. The price of OZONO is 50c, a box, sent to any point on receipt of price. Four boxes is a complete treatment. In order to introduce this great Hair Tonic, we will send to you, in receipt of only $1.00, the following grand aggregation: Four boxes of OZONO; one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN REFINER, which softens rough skin and brightens black skin, making it several shades lighter, worth 50c; also one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN FOOD, Nature's cure for all skin problems, such as Pimples, Tan, Acne, Itch, Eczema, and Boils. It also removes Wrinkles, and makes the skin soft and pliant. We will also include a one-pint package of ANTI-ODOR, which removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as arm pits, &c.; also one bar of our PURITY SCALP SOAP, made expressly for the human scalp. This grand aggregation offer is made to introduce honest goods. Cut out this coupon and mail to us, with $1.00, and we will send the goods the same day we receive the money. If you send $3.00, we will send you four lots; if you send $2.00, we will send you three lots. If you have a friend who wishes to take advantage of this lot, let them pin their name to this coupon, and the goods will be sent promptly. If this offer is read by some one who does not own this newspaper, they can get the goods by simply sending $1.00 and mentoring the name of the paper in which they saw our advertisement. Parties who desire one of our MAGNETIC COMBS, which are materially in the straightening process, can obtain a copy by sending 50c. extra. Remember, OZONO is guaranteed to straighten the hair—to straighten the process, also to cure all paid for: Heaters, $875; pews, $1,750 carpet, $20; law suit, $1,000; chand- liers, $75; improvements, $400; plano, $200; general expenses, $5 650; building and loan association, $1,700; total, $11, -670. These figures speak for themselves. Let the good work proceed. Where there is a will there is a way. We must work together, for in "union there is strength," and we must never cease our efforts until our purpose has been fully accomplished. E. W. SADDLER. Current Clippings. Springfield, Ill., Special.—Leave advertising matter for The Freeman at Thompson's store or Lee's barbershop. Sherman Wilson, who has just completed the work as tax assessor, is a young Negro of whom we are proud, and of whom we must congratulate for his zeal and push. Roy Young carried off the laurels at the field day sports at the High school last week over all his white competitors. Good for Ray. Our colored fire department under Chief Edwards, is proving a success. The young Negro shouldn't hesitate to study law and medicine more as a specialty. A co-operative colored business establishment would be a good thing—Morgan and Rockefeller co-operate—See! It would appear more like a rise from the old time, if a good many of The Freeman correspondents would not spend so much space in writing up "grand balls," merely make mention of them seems sufficient. If we are rising let's prove it in all instances. The Culture Club was entertained last Sunday by sweet musical pieces and with a paper by Walter Jackson on "Happiness." Go to James Cass' shining parlor on North Fifth street for shines. Robert Oaklie's barbershop is the place to get your shave and hair cut. The colored young men and women of this city, especially, should devote some attention, at least, to business and the accumulation of money. Several men and women have decided to join the True Reformer Life Insurance. This is a good move as the life and endowment fund is all handled and controlled by Negroes who operate one of the best banks of Richmond, Va. PILES Of any form removed without the use of a knife. No inconvenience—cures while you can use a positive guarantee given with every treatment. Price One dollar by mail. Jark Medical Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Money required in case of failure. Write today for treatise on this disease. Medical advice free to all who wish. The Freeman on Sale. Copies of The Freeman on sale at Colemans restaurant 1214 Wylie Ave Pittsburg, Pa., every Saturday. The Freeman in Washington, D.C. Copies of The Freeman can be found at the Metropolitan store and news depot 1501 M. st, N. W. The Louisville & Nashville Railroad Operates the Finest Passenger Service in the South. The equipment is up-to-date, the road bed without an equal and the time the fastest. Through trains of magnificent Coaches and Drawing room Sleeping Cars between Chicago, Cincinnati, Louisville, Evansville or St. Louis and Nashville, Memphis, Birmingham, Mobile, New Orleans, Pensacola and Jacksonville, Through the historical and scenic regions of Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Florida. For descriptive matter time-tables and maps, address C. L. STEONGen LOUISVILLE LOUISVILLEY Cultivate Your Hair and Complexion by the Great French System BEFORE AFTER The Wonder of the World; you have only to wash your HAIR once with it [and behold it is Soft, Straight and Glossy. Price $3 or two Heads for $5. Send a piece of your hair and 10 cents, for proof that it will stand water. NO ONE ELSE DO IT We Force the Growth of Your Hair. Medicated Hair Grower, or Scalp Cleaner is an unexcelled article of the hair, even on the temples, where the hair is often very soft and impurities from the scalp. Price, $1.00 per bottle or two, with Mystic scalp soap. Mr. Mystic Face Bleach is the only bleach on the market, and all blisters in 8 or 10 days. Wrinkles and small-melly Myrtle Face Bleach, and the skin is made at least two shades clear, soft and youthful tenderness which causes even the scalp. $1.00. Always use Mme. Turner's Complexion Soap. MME M. C. TURNER'S Parlors, 1302 Car NEW ORLEANS, LA. RE DUVAL COLLEY'S STATE HOSPITAL FOR WOMEN ED 1897 437 PIONEER ST., CINCINNATI. All kind of operations successfully performed. Now is the best time to gather any liver to trouble that will keep up a bad comp exion or weather is not hot. Dr. Colley's Consumption Cure $2.00 per bottle. Curly Hair NO ONICS. AFTER. In the market, which claim to straighten and cause the hair, and fakirs, who have no chemical skill, with the your money but a dirty, sticky mass of the Government's trade-mark, granted to us by the Government and Hair-Straighteners. This trade-mark contains hair, the other showing long, flowing hair. Any difference from the faces shown in this advertisement of OZONO, King of all Hair-Growers, numerous firms that we have made for OZONO. Do not be fooled by original King of all Hair Tonics, OZONO. Two mouths. OZONO is sold in every State in the Union. Its fame has travelled around the world. No hot irons are used; nothing but OZONO. It not of soft, fine hair. To neglect your hair is more. We can send OZONO to any place that you may to any point on receipt of price. Four boxes is a year, on receipt of only $1.00, the following grand ER, which softens rough skin and brightens black SKIN FOOD. Nature's cure for all skin diseases, and makes the skin soft and pliant. We will also arise from the human body, such as feet, arm and scalp. This grand aggregation offer is made we will send the goods the same day we receive the all send you three lots. If you have a friend who simply sending $1.00 and mentioning the name of MAGNETIC COMBS, which aids materially in the OZONO is guaranteed to straighten the hair—to make it grow long, soft, and glossy; also to cure all itching, burning, humiliating scalp diseases. To make the hair grow out again on bald spots, especially around the temples, there is no Hair Tonic on earth one-half so good. The Boston Chemical Company holds a charter granted by the State of Virginia. We also refer to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va., and to the Southern Express Company. Register your letters; it protects you. Address your letters plainly to— Our improved Medicated Hair Grower, or Scalp Cleaner is an unexcelled article for promoting the growth of the hair, even on the temples where the hair is often very scant. It also removes scars and impurities from the scalp. Price, $1.00 per bottle or two bottles for $1.50. We offer scalp soap. 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New photographs in panel Art Nouveau frames, gold and green, 8 by 16 inches; $1 50 kind, while they last.....$1.00 L. S. AYRES & CO. "Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods." ..CITY NOTES.. Dr. Ballard spent last Sunday in Cincinnati. Bethel church will give a May festival May 16. Mr. and Mrs. Carter Smith spent last Sunday in Franklin, Ind. James N. Ray of Kennard, Ind , was in the city last Sunday. Mr. P. W. Williams of Kewanee, Ill., was in the city a few days last week. H. C. Shobe of Linden, Ind., was circulating among his friends last week. David Spottsulle of Mt. Vernon, Ind., was in the city last week among friends. Mrs. M. Wallace Brown, an employee of The Freeman, was in the city this week. Simon Daniels of Terre Haute, Ind., was in the city last week among his friends. At the Parker House: Miss Bessie Gilliam, Messrs. Charles Howard, Smith and Powell. Mr. Henry Sharp left last Thursday for Minneapolis, Minn., to remain for the summer. Important news items will be received at The Freeman office. Telephone number 2880 new. Mr. and Mrs. Fred D. Hillman returned to their home in Covington, Ky., last Sunday. John Henderson left last Wednesday for Dustrot, Mich., where he will remain permanently. Dr. Hummins is one of the recent graduates in medicine. He will practice in this city. W. H. Beeler, a rising young business man of Danville, Ill., was a visitor in the city last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Dunlop of 730 Fayette street are visiting relatives in Pern, Ind., this week. Lawyer G. W. F. McMechen of Evansville, Ind., was in the city last week attending the convention. The penny social and doll show at Wayman Chapel church, last Friday evening, was a great success. Messrs. B. H. Howell and Harry Dade of Terre Haute, Ind., was in the city last week attending the convention. Mrs. Carrie Davis of Dayton, O., is in the city. She came to the burial of her father, Mr. Alex Richardson. The Y. M. C. A. met at Zion Baptist church last Sunday. It will meet at Stimpson Chapel next Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The concert given at the Ninth Presbyterian church, Monday night, was quite a success. An excellent program was rendered. Sir Knight W. H. Porter and a delegation of K. P.'s visited Terre Haute last Sunday in the interest of the organization. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Wells entertained Mr. and Mrs. John Rucker and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fiddler on Wednesday, April 16. Rev. M. V. Saunders of Crawfordsville was in the city for a few days this week, the guest of Rev. R. French Hurley. Mrs. Tillie Richardson returned last week from Providence, R. I., where she was attending the sick bed of Mrs. Julia Francis Turner. Mrs. R. A. Lewis of Peoria, Ill., was in the city last Thursday en route to Pittsburg, Pa. She was the guest of Miss Dayse Walker. Mr. and Mrs. James Wells, formerly of Missouri street, are now in occupancy of their new palatial home in West Twelfth street. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Beverly and children, in Blackford street, left on Friday for New York City, where they will reside permanently. Mrs. Annie Dunn and her sister, Nrs. Emma Simpson, have returned from Standford, Ky., where they were called to the burial of their father. Miss Flora B. Lewis, the well-known blind pianist, and Miss Rose Heston appeared in a musical entertainment in Terre Haute on the 29th of April. Dennis M. Roberts, editor and manager of the Terre Haute Eagle, was in the city last week for a few days attending the Republican State Convention. Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Hickerson entertained a few friends at their home, 2112 Parke street, last Monday evening, in honor of Mrs. Margaret Campbell of Chicago. Mrs. J. L. Branham arrived from Memphis, Tenn., last Friday morning. She will join her husband in New York in a few days. She was formerly Mrs. Alice Brown. The Progressive Social Club met last Thursday with Mrs. Taylor, 715 California street. They will meet next week with Miss Sadie Jentry, 228 N. Missouri street. American Doves of Protection No 1 and Sacred Heart Tablenacle No. 42 will give a May banquet at Capitol ave. hall, May 6, 1902, corner Capitol avenue and Merrill street. The Enterprise club was entertained by Wm. Merriweather at the home of Mrs Ada Passmore. The club will meet next Tuesday with Mrs. England at 517 Muskingum street. Mr. J. Baker of Springfield, Ill., was in the city, last Monday, visiting his wife, who lives on Muskingum street. Mr. Baker is an efficient and trusted employee of one of the prominent banks of that city. Rev. Horace Talbert, secretary of Wilberforce University, is in the city soliciting subscriptions to the maintenance fund of their institution. He hopes to raise $3,000 in cities of the Middle West within the next thirty days. About the second week in May a reception to the Rev. J. W. Carr will be held, on his arrival, at the residence of Mr. Peters, 624 Douglass street, by the Carr club and his other numerous friends. Frank Hill of Boston will furnish music for the occasion. The first of the series of musical entertainments to be given by the "Bethoven Quartet," composed of Mesdames Harper and Knox, Messrs. Collins and Brown, at the various churches, will be rendered at Jones' Tabernacle, Sunday evening, May 4, at 7:30 o'clock. The 1900 Band is the name of the boys' band that was organized about one year ago. It gave an entertainment a short while since at Wayman Chapel church. They showed remarkable progress for the time they have been organized. It is under the leadership of Wm. Johnson. Mr. Alex. Richardson of North Indianapolis died last Thursday, April 24, and was buried from his residence Sunday, April 27. He was the oldest and most respectable men of North Indianapolis. He was 76 years of age, and leaves seven children to mourn their loss. The interest manifested in the colored Y. M. C. A. is still increasing. The membership is increasing continually. Prof. H. Talbert of Wilberforce University and Hon. Geo. L. Knox were present last Sunday and spoke to the men. The association is glad to welcome all who may desire to attend these Sunday meetings at 4 p. m. The Beethoven Quartet, assisted by the choir will give a sacred concert at the Blackford Street church, Sunday evening, May 4 This is the first of a series of concerts to be given by this quartet in the various churches for the benefit of the Flanner Guild work. The program will begin promptly at 7:45. The public is invited to be present. The entertainment given in connection with the Clarence C. White recital at the Second Baptist church, Friday, April 25, far exceeded expectations of the large audience that assembled. Mr. White pleased his audience greatly, and his several renditions were all received with marked appreciation. The other numbers on the program did justice to the occasion, and it has been quite awhile since Indianapolis has been favored with so grand an entertainment. Dr G. H. Clay is the only Dentist in the city who solicits the patronage of the colored people. His office is located 150 North Illinois street. A Notable Society Event. A notable society event of the season was the marriage of Edward F. Jones to Etta May Rose Barnes of Tuxedo Park, Tuesday evening, April 29, at the residence of Mrs. Hattie D. Jones, mother of the bridegroom. The beautifully decorated parlors of their home were crowded with relatives and friends from early until late wishing the couple bon voyage on the matrimonial sea. Many beautiful and costly presents were sent by relatives and friends from home and abroad. Refreshments were served. The sweet strains of the violin lent elat to the occasion, Miss Barnes, the bride, the daughter of Mrs.Georgetta Barnes, was elegantly attired, looking every inch a bride. Mr. Jones is a clerk in the postoffice of this city. They will be at home to their friends Sunday, May 10, at 313 B. North street. 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. Pickings in Passing Dayton, O, Special—Rev. A. W. Hackley, of Hamilton, Ont, after attending the board meeting of the A. M. E Sunday School Union, at Nashville, Tenn., stopped in the city a few days, the guest of Rev. J. A. Collins. Sister Josephine Baltimore, the Pittsburgh Evangelist, is assisting Rev. Collins in his meetings. Miss Mae Nesbitt, of Troy, O, was a recent guest of Mrs. Ethelyn Collins. ATTENTION! COLORED PEOPLE. You Want To Make Money WE ALL DO and the only way we can do so is to watch the papers and see what chances are offered and then after investigating thoroughly these things we are offered and we find them meritorious, is to put our money up and await the result of the investment. In this connection, the INTER STATE FISHERIES COMPANY, 302 303 Pacific Block, Seattle, Washington, invites your strictest scrutiny as to their investment. They are selling a few One Dollar shares of their Non-Assessable stock at 15 CENTS per share. This is no mining or oil scheme but a proposition where profits from your money are very large. SALMON FISHERY STOCK that sold for $10 per share eight years ago, now sells readily at $150 per share. These are facts and the very best colored people of the City of Seattle can so attest. This is your only chance. Get in by return mail and find out what we have. In large sums we make concessions and small buyers can get their stock on the installment plan if they so wish. Write today. Interesting College Notes Normal, Ala., Special—Dr. Mayo, of Boston, is delivering a course of lectures here. This is Dr. Mayo's third year at Normal and he grows more and more interesting. White and black enjoy his lectures. A great demand is being made for our girls and boys to fill responsible positions in the school room and in the domestic service. The commencement exercises will be very attractive this year. They will be held the 25th, 26th and 27th inst. At His Mother's Bedside. Greenfield, Tenn., Special. — Rufus Berry, headwaiter at the Commercial hotel, was recently called to Kenton, Tenn., to be in attendance on his mother, who is seriously ill. Mr. Berry is quite an admirer of The Freeman, and speaks highly of R. E. Wilson, our agent at Paducah, Ky. LADY CORRESPONDENTS WANTED An ambitious man, extensively traveled, a fine orator; a man of talents and fortune; owning good real estate in several states including houses, lots and 20 acres of valuable western mining lands. Also owning several thousand shares of stock in oil gushers— owner and conductor of several big money making enterprises. I am 38 years old, weigh 140 pounds, height 5 feet and 9 inches, full of business, good looking and jolly. I would like to correspond with a good-looking ladies of means between 18 and 40 matrimonially inclined. Address with photo, W. MONTEITH, box 1, front West 1st floor, 200 W. 27th street New York city. 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 250 application fee. International Employment Agency, 24 South Illinois street, Indianapolis, Ind. $3.00 ADAY Why work for a mere living when you can easily earn $300 a day cleaning Wall Paper, and be your own boss. Full directions for making and using, only $1.00. RUFUSS JUSTICE, 333 Central Avenue Cleveland, O. TOURISTS Can find accommodation in Oakland, Cal., by applying for terms to WM. E. CHATMAN, 88th 27th St., Oakland, Cal. Check baggage to 18th street depot. The Freeman in Philadelphia. A. H. Reid at 1804 Webster street has charge of The Freeman in Philadelphia. Colored, Lady Agents WANTED to sell Corsets, Tailor-Made Dress Skirts and Petticoats. Write for Catalogue: 2210 and 2212 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. [Mention this paper.] Toledo, O., Special.-Miss Foster, of Monroe, Mich., is the guest of Miss Bessie Miller. Miss Consuole Christy, of Norwalk, is the guest of Mrs. Ola Fields. Miss Calvin Jones will spend Sunday in Detroit. Mr. Hurd and Calvin Jones left this week for the Pee Lee Islands. James Smith, of Dayton, is visiting in the city. One dollar when you need it is worth ten when you don't. EVERYBODY NEEDS MONEY NOW If you haven't saved it—come to us from $5.00 up—on your furniture, piano, horses, wagons, fixtures or any kind of personal property, without removal. You will be surprised how little it will cost you. You can pay us back in weekly, monthly or any way to suit yourself. Eating something confidential. You will find fair, honest dealing if you borrow from us. THE MOST REASONABLE FIRM THE MOST RELIABLE FIRM Come in and ask us at EAST MARKET ST. MORTGAGE LOAN CO., 206 354 Law Building 134 E. Market st. Old phone 2983 THE MARKET Cotton. NEW ORLEANS, April 28—Cotton firm. Sales, 3,300 bales, 8:15-18c; low middling, 9:15-18c; middling, 9:15-18c; good middling, 8:3c; middling fair, 10%c. Receipts, 3,758 bales, 132,900 bales. New Orleans, April 28—Cotton strong. Sales, 7,250 bales. Ordinary, 8:7-16c; good ordinary, 8:15-18c; low middling, 9:15-18c; middling, 9:15-18c; good middling, 10%c; middling fair, 10%c. Receipts, 3,799 bales, stock, 189,414 bales. New York, April 28—Cotton-Spot closed quiet; middling uplands, 8:7-16c; middling gulf, 10%c. Sales, 600 bales. Liverpool, April 29—Cotton-Spot in fair demand; changed prices; American middling, 5:15-23c; bales, of which 1,000 were for speculation and export, and included 8,100 American, Receipts, 12,000 bales, including 10,400 American. Futures opened and closed easy. New Orleans, April 29—Cotton steady. Sales, 4,700 bales, Ordinary, 8:15-18c; low middling, 9:15-18c; middling, 9:15-18c; good middling, 10c; middling fair, 10%c. Receipts, 5,830 bales, stock, 194,394 bales. New York, April 29—Cotton-Spot closed quiet; lower; middling uplands, 9:15-18c; middling gulf, 10:16c. Sales, 3,223 bales. Futures steady. REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. 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Any person sending us one dollar in a letter or Paid office money order, express money order or registered mail, is through the mail postage prepaid; or if you want, O. D. O., it will come by express. $5, extra. In any case where it fails to do what we claim, we will return the money or send a box free of charge that contains no one will know contents except receiver. CRANE AND CO. 122 west Broad Street, RIGHOND, VA. THE NEWEST HANDY NOVELTY. Hat Mirror and Hat Mark in One Sticks instantly in any Hat. Is there a spot on your nose? Is your tie on straight? This mirror is your hat will tell you. *STAR SUPPLY CO.* 419 Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. By mail 116. agents went Everywhere. Send for terms. DEODORENE Positively Removes All Odor From Perspiration. Satisfaction Guaranteed or Money Refunded Price 25 CENTS PER BOX, all Druggists, or by Mail. DEODORENE MFG., CO., Germantown, Phila. L. Krauss' LOAN OFFICE Money loaned on Diamonds, Watches, Guns and all articles of value. Sporting boys give me a call. I will treat you right. E.Mantel's Capital Loan Office Loans money on diamonds, watches, guns and all kinds of personal property at reduced rates. Open until 9 o'clock evenings opposite State House. E. Mantel, 205 W. Washington St. Flanner & Buchanan. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 320 N: Illinois St., bet. New York and Vermont St BEST SERVICE FAIR PRICE A new line of novelties just received. All grades of Wall Paper from 3e to $2.50 per roll. We do your work with a guarantee for one year. Do not fail to see us about house cleaning time. 219 INDIANA AVENUE, SHIEL BUILDING. W J. DAVIS SmoketheTROPHY The Leading 5c Cigar in Not 10c goods but just as good. Leading seller at Greathouse's and Clark Burton's Indianapolis, Ind. E. L. DONOHUE, Agent, 1706 N. New Jersey Street Shoes for every prices. Better shoes can get elsewhere prices. Only store in the a colored salesman; the Hightower, No.19. GEO. J. MAROTT. Frank Buckner BOYS' EX 429 Indiana Avenue, Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars. BOYS' EXCHANGE H. L. Sanders MANUFACTURER OF Waiters' and Cooks' Jackets, Bar and Barber Coats Butcher Coats, Frocks and Aprons, Physicians and Dentists' Operation Coats, Duck Pants and Oversleeves. Send for catalogue. Dress Suits to let. 206 Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. MAKE MONEY Secret and Sample 10c. $20 to $1 sure. 123 W. Chestnut street, Louisville, Ky. SANTAL-MIDY In 48 hours Gonorrhea and discharges from the urinary or urethral system. Capsules without inconvenience. Price $1. of ALL Druggists, or P.O. Box 2081, New York. DREAM BOOK best ever published—Gives meaning of Dreams, Signs, Omens of all kinds— You can tell your love is 5c Samples taken. LE BOY PUB, OO. 21 Park Row, New York NOT ONE CENT TO PAY! GLOSSINE THE WONDER QUEEN OF ALL HAIR TONICS FOR INQUIRIES SEE INSIDE STRAIGHTENS CURLY KINKY KNAPPY HAIR CONTINENTAL CHEMICAL CO ST. LOUIS, MO. GLOSSINE is Queen of all Hair Tonics to straighten the hair and cause it to grow long and beautiful. We will send you a large sample box. FORM OF GLOSS, which will prove its value, if you will plainly write your name and address on a postal card and mail promptly to CONTINENTAL CHEMICAL CO., ST. LOUIS, MO. MEN TO REPORT CRIME PAYING POSITIONS P.D.T. AGENCY, ROCKFORD, ILL. SHOES SHOES SHOES Shoes for everybody and all prices. Better shoes than you can get elsewhere at the same prices. Only store in the city having a colored salesman; ask for Oscar Hightower, No. 10. Business Lunch from 9 to 11 Parker's Hotel MRS.J. C. PARKER, Proprietress. When visiting Indianapolis, tell your hack man to take you to that famous hostelry. First-class in every particular. Excellent Service. Once its guest, always its guest. 317-321 West Michigan Street, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Old Phone main 200 CHAS. PARKER Formerly with A.J.Treat & Son now with SPRING STYLES now ready. We sell sculptures from $30 up. Old phone 4121. From $60 up. Old phone 4121. Service Resumed FLORIDA LIMITED VIA Louisville & Nashville R. R. TO St. Augustine AND ALL POINTS IN A DAILY SOLID TEAM Through Coaches, Drawing Room Sleepe Dining Cars. TEAM HEAT PINTSCH GAS The Fastest and Finest Service South For time tables, maps, rates and Sleeping Car reservation, address C. L. STONE, G. P.A., LOUISVILLE, KY. Dr.Joseph H. Ward OFFICE HOURS: 8 to 10 a.m., 1 to 8 p.m., 6 to 8 p.m. OFFICE AND RESIDENCE 4851 Indiana Ave., INDIANAPOLIS New 'Phone 1974 - Old Phone 1-6490