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Patronize Our Advertisers-they Want Your Trade. THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XV. NUMBER 22. THE "BUTT-IN" CLUB ORGANIZED BY THE YOUNG MEN A LONG FELT WANT. 'THE SWEET GIRL GRADUATES,' Bloom Forth Once More in our Community-Pick-a-boo Bonnet Club to go to Paducah June 10th-Raglan Club Reception a Grand Affair. for the paper when the agent calls, as we are required to settle weekly. FUTRELL CITY NOTES. Rev. R. B. Anderson made a brief trip to New Grand Chain last week. Mrs. Henry has 200 chickens. BEECHWOOD NOTES. Rev. D. Paris has had a successful revival and baptizing, and has added fifteen members to his church. The Railroad Hotel orew are as follows: Mrs. Bunch, head cook; Mrs. Sallie Steel, pastry cook; L. W. Washington, J. H. Riley, Will Callier, dining room boys; Misses Jennie Warfield, Bettie Mitchell, Mary Butler and Amanda White, helpers. MOUND CITY NEWS. THE program for the eighth annual commencement of Lovejoy high school, was as follows: Music; invocation, R. A. J. Donaldson; music; recitation, Lilly Hall; oration, "Through Difficulties we Have Won." Minnie Ervin; expressions plastique, Lizzie Lindsey; instrumental duet, Misses Verna Price and Flora Howard; recitation, Mittie Foulkes; vocal Mrs. Gertie Tumphus; oration, "Immortality of Fame," Ada Butler; delsarte expressions, Verna Price; oration, "Life's Problems," John D. Allen; annual address, W. D. Brown, D. D. Cairo; presentation of class, F. B. Allen; awarding diplomas, Pres. A. J. Dougherty; benediction, Rev. W. A. Hancock; congratulations. Among the visitors present were: Alice M. Lewis, Rev. and Mrs. W. B. Brown, Ed. Overby, Amanda Penn, Wilson Ricks, Frances Madison, Malachi Stephens, Anna Miller and Thomas Tayler, of Cairo; Ripley Young, of Levings; Mr. and Mrs. Butler, W. H. Harris and family of Valley Recluse. Mrs. Edward Thomas, who has been ill with pneumonia, is improving. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Chambers died on the 24th inst. Mr. and Mrs. Forsten Shannon and Miss Smith, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wade last Sunday. The new Gothic windows for the A. M. E. church have arrived and have been installed, Mrs. Fannie Duncan serves excellent ice cream Sundays. Revs. C. C. Philips and G. W. Rowlett were in the city a few days last week. Jack Wade, one of our progressive citizens, is making extensive repairs on his property on Pearl street. Miss Pauline Owens, of Valley Recluse, visited in the city last week. Joseph Lindsey has had his home remodeled. Henry Lindsey, a state employee, stationed at Springfield, visited his family on the 22nd inst. On Sunday, the 18th inst., the baccalaureate sermon to the graduates was delivered to a crowd house by Rev. H. C. Burton in the A. M. E. church. Miss Mitte Folks, who has been teaching the past year in this city, left Saturday on her official Sunday school tour of the Southern Illinois district. Dr. Dr. J. Bullett, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Luke Kelly, for the past two months, left on Saturday to join her husband, who is practicing his profession at Rockford, Ill. Smiley's restaurant is the popular resort for refreshments. Elizabeth Long, the Freeman agent, will call on you every Saturday. Be ready for her. Secure the handsomest and the best. Under the Lime Light. Covington, Va., Special—Mrs. Albert Gay is visiting in Hot Springs. W. G. Watson attended the session of the grand lodge of Love and Charity, which meet at Gordonville, Va. Mrs. Hasting Bolding, of Stanton, has opened an ice cream parlor in West Covington. The entertainment given by the Christian Endeavors last week, was a success. Prof. G. W. Haynes lectured at Pine Street Baptist church on the 7th inst. He was the guest of W. C. Mickens while in the city. Mmes. R. N. Smith, Mary Reynolds and Joe Wheeler attended the banquet at Hot Springs. The public schools will close on the 6th of June with appropriate exercises. Mrs. Rev. Young has returned from a visit to relatives in Sulphur Springs. Rev. W. J. Hackett has returned from Farmville, where he attended the Bapst Association. William Johnson, of this town, was killed by a train at Lowmore on the 20th. His remains were buried in this city. Rev. T. P. Smith, the evangelist, was in the city last Sunday and prescheduled at both Baptist churches. Arthur Payne will spend the Summer at Hot Springs, Va. Miss Georgia Claybrook will visit for several months with relatives in the eastern part of the state. Rev. G. E. Fountain was in the city last week. Mrs. M. C. Johnson has returned from Falling Springs. An Industrial fair will be given in September next. Miss M. C. Mickens, our trained nurse, is meeting with success. Mrs. Celans Carter, of Harrisburg is visiting relatives in the city. Messrs. W. E. Bowles and E. W. Vaughn gave a surprise party to the INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, MAY 31, 1902. [Picture of a man standing in a room, wearing a dark coat and a white shirt, with his hand on his hip. He is standing in front of a table with books and a vase of flowers. The background is a wall with a decorative pattern.]] A Noted Literary and Society Man, an able Writer, Author, Newspaper Man, Politician and Practical Physician. Misses M. L, and Lucindia Williams, at their home on Thursday evening, the 22d inst. Mmes. Wm. Newsome and William Paschal were the chaperons for the occasion. An impromptu program was rendered, after which refreshments were served in abundance. The were about thirty guests present, including the cream of colored society. FLORODORA PARK A Grand Summer Resort.-A Credit to the Progressive Citizens of Cincinnati and Vicinity. Staff Correspondence of The Freeman. Cincinnati, Ohio, Special. — Florodora Park, conducted by Chambers & Clemons, is a magnificent and beautiful concern, and is one of the few summer resorts managed by colored people that can be given thorough recommendation. The garden is located in the suburbs of Cincinnati, and the excursionists can always find a first-class place to spend a pleasant hour or two. Ice cold beer is always on hand, and everybody knows that Cincinnati beer is as good as that of St. Louis or Milwaukee. as this the popular family resort of Cincinnati and positively no objectionable characters are entertained. Fairmount cars going West will take you to the gate. Another excellent resort in Cincinnati is the saloon owned by George Crittenden at 426 and 428 W. Fifth Street. The place is exceptionally well arranged, is strictly first class in all of its appointments, and has been made popular by virtue of the various amusements and accommodations afforded. Excursionists to the city during the summer will find this resort acceptable to the most exacting. All sporting events are received and announced from a special wire in this place, and here are the headquarters for all railroad men running into Cincinnati. Col. S. M. Brown, the genial manager, has a smile of welcome for all. The Iroquois saloon is owned and managed by Thomas M. Keith, and is centrally located on the northeast corner of Long and Plum streets. The saloon is convenient to all excursionists looking for cool and refreshing beverages which are reserved without delay. The service is polite and affable, and the house is the exclusive headquarters for the laboring classes. Messrs. Charles Elms and William Ford are the genial mixologists, and a visit to the Queen City is not complete without giving this popular resort a call. Of the professional men we wish to say that Dr W A B Kerr is among the most prominent. He was born in the capital of Hayti 38 years ago, and was graduated from the Electic Institute, this city, and has followed his profession here since 1889. He is married and has three bright children, a dutiful wife and the confidence of his fell low citizens. He is happy, so no man could wish more. He will be found at 622 Mound street. Dr J C Erwin, 603 W. Eighth street, graduated from Howard University, Washington, D. C., and has followed his profession in Cincinnati since 1896. He has an excellent practice among both white and colored people. He is the physician for the Deaconess Home and for the Colored Orphan Asylum and a member of the Cincinnati Academy of Medicine. He belongs to the people and is medical examiner for the Odd Fellows, U. B. T. s., K. of P. s., Knights of Tabor and Good Samaritans. Mr Charles Hines of New York City is in Cincinnati this week visiting friend. He has been making a tour of the Middle West, looking over the scenes of by-gone days. During his stay in Porkopolis he is being chaperoned by the sleuth, Dick Reed. The Bee Hotel, situated at 411 W. Fifth street, two squares from Central railway station, is the one and only high class hotel and restaurant in the city. All the good things in season are constantly on hand. This house furnishes to the excursionists golden opportunities from a frugal standpoint. All short orders are served at a nominal figure. The service is polite and genteel. Mr E. J. Berry, the genial proprietor, deserts credit for the establishment of this long felt want to the traveling public of Cincinnati. I, myself, am at this writing, a guest of the hotel, and am delighted with the accommodation. The house is conducted strictly on the European plan. J. D. HOWARD. Grand S. M. T. Sermon. Jacksonville, Ill., Special—The Anthen Temple, S. M. T. fourth annual sermon was preached at the A. M. E. church, Sunday, May 18, by the pastor of the church, Rev. Moore. The church was crowded to its utmost capacity. The elder preached a very feeling and interesting sermon; his text was in every way suitable for the occasion. Mrs. Madora Bryant, N. P., and Mrs. Mary Spencer, V. P., were at their posts and carried out the occasion with all honors. Nothing more grander can be spoken of a new organization than Rev. Moore spoke of the S. M. T. Mrs. Nanie Blue, after a three weeks' stay with friends, has returned to her home in Mexico, Mo. The excursion from Chicago to our city brought joy to many open hearts, as quite a number of old boys and girls returned to visit their old home after fifteen years' stay in the Windy City. Mrs. M. M. Roundtree, who has been very ill with malaria, is somewhat improved. The members of Fame Lodge attended the annual sermon of the Odd Fellows, which convened in Springfield last Sunday. They report a fine day as well as a grand sermon. Mrs. Laura Lafayette, mother and little daughter Elnora are visiting Mrs. Naylor of Springfield. Remember the military drill which is to be at Mt. Emory Baptist church at an early date. It is to be given for the benefit of the church. When you need The Freeman please call at Chas. Berry's barber shop, 22½ W. State street. You can also get a shave and a shampoo. CITY BY THE LAKE THE X-RAY TURNED ON CHICBY AN ABLE WRITER. NEGRO FORGING TO THE FRIEN Remarkable Features About Church Life that Perhaps Differ Soon from Many Sections of our Country—Boquet Thrown at B. Squ Personal Items. Lakeland, Fla., Special.—Rev. J H Johnson, pastor of the A. M. E. church, has just returned from the exposition at Charleston, S. C. Mrs A L Brunson and daughter, Miss Aletha Brunson, left on the 25th for Charleston and other points. The rally at Primitive church was quite a success, Rev W P Homes, pastor of the M. E. church, has just arrived from Atlanta, Ga. His people are well pleased, and by his congenial disposition is gaining many friends. Rev R W Washington, pastor of the Baptist church, preached a good sermon on Sunday night, May 18, after which Rev Bennett, the State Missionary, gave an interesting talk on mission work. Dr L Walter Dukes of Sanford was in town a few days ago to the delight of many friends. Mr and Mr I H Simmons entertained Missea Amanda Gauff, Willie F Lillian Martin and Messrs A J Graham and Moses Litrage on Wednesday evening, May 14. Miss Willie F Lillian Martin, Ph, C. class of '99, has successfully passed the State Board examination and secured her certificate to practice pharmacy. She is the first young woman that has passed the board in this State. Current News Condensed. Springfield, Ill., Special.-T. C. Caldwell, who has been visiting his mother and sister in Nashville, Tenn., has returned to the city. Mrs. Ed. Malory and Miss Pearl Woods left on the 20th for Rock Island, Ill., as delegates to the G. A. R. encampment Mrs. Florence Jackson, of Bloomington, is visiting her sister, Mrs. B. Clem, 900 S. College street, Prof. Wilson died suddenly while teaching a class in vocal music, recently. A doctor was summoned, but before he could give aid the professor died. Heart trouble was the cause of death. He was 40 years of age and formerly lived in Keokun, Ia. The West End club will present a pleasing drama, "A Lady from Philadelphia," on the 5th of June, at St. Paul A. M. E. church. Spicy, Sparkling Splashes. Carbondale, Ill., Special. J. A. McCulloch, of St. Louis, was in the city last week. While here he made a host of friends among our citizens. The entertainment given at the home of Mrs. Parker on Saturday night, was quite a success. There has been a great deal of sickness here, but it is somewhat abated now. Rev. P. A. Lewis, one of our most respected ministers, was buried here last week. He left a wife and several children. The S. of Z. club of St. Louis, will run their first annual excursion to this city on the 28th of June. The Gay Society Whirl. Ft. Dodge, Ia., Special.-S. W. Wright and family have moved from Webster City to their new home, 1427 S. Sixth avenue, this city, where they will be pleased to entertain their many friends and make a few new ones. Grand Concert Given. Hannibal, Mo., Special.—The concert that was to have been given at the Eighth and Center Street Baptist church on the 231, by Mrs. Nora Clay, was postponed until the 26th on account of the storm. The new walks at the A.M. E. church, makes quite an improvement to the property. Miss Cyrena McDowell, who is a graduate of Western College, at Macon, Ga., has returned home. The funeral of Henry Williams took place on the 221 from the Eighth and Center Street Baptist church at 2 o'clock. Arcule Gasberry, who has been very ill, died on the 22d, at the age of 19 years. The funeral was held from the late home on 24th. His little brother who is ill, is no better. Lois Clay and Lena Lasley are on the sick list. Secure The Freeman weekly from Walter W. Booker, 109 Washington avenue. CITY BY THE LAKE! THE X-RAY TURNED ON CHICAGO BY AN ABLE WRITER. NEGRO FORGING TO THE FRONT. Remarkable Features About Chicago Life that Perhaps Differ Socially from Many Sections of our Country—Boquet Thrown at B. Square. EDITOR FREEMAN:—Now that my silence has grown monotonous to myself, I have concluded to once more in life to write in part to justify my own mental craving, and otherwise let your hundred thousand readers know that I am still on the topside of God's green earth, and besides still claiming my malienable right to the free fishing in the sea. I have been residing in some remote corner of Chicago since November, getting on to the ways of the large cities, and especially taking a spectacular glance at the progress of the race, as Uncle Noah Baxter would say, though it has been several months since I've done any race progress pushing business. I have occasionally seen an inking from B. Square, and noted with grim interest how much set his great mind has been in writing the word "fame" between his lines. It is to such versatile and tireless race energy that we must look for the philosopher in the black skin. I am sure there is nothing I can say about Chicago that has not been said—and as I offer to attempt to add any feeble words, I feel most keenly my inability to make a readable letter interesting to your many readers and pleasing to myself. Chicago is a great city of nearly 2,000,000 souls, more than twenty miles in length and not less than eight miles in width. Having within its confines specimens of every race, shade and type known to civilization, speaking every language, espousing every known cause, advocating every doctrine, preaching every creed, practicing every principle, believing everything, teaching everything, advancing all sorts of new theories, whether it be in theology, medicine, law, pedagogy or the natural sciences; whether it appertains to the reflections of Henry George, Tolstoi Nordeau, Cecil Rhodes or the later High Priest Dowie, Sin Killer Griffin or the Dr. Talmage. The great city of Chicago is a colonized community. The Swedes, Sweeps, Poles, Irish, Germans, Greeks, Turks, Italians, East Indians, Negroes, and miscegenationists are all colonized in a manner off to themselves. In politics you can hear in one block in the downtown districts every shade of opinion respecting government, from the lips of a dozen nationalities, from civil rights to the intolerant spirit of anarchy—from government by injunction to communism, from a radical theory of self-government to the ab, solute destruction of the home and fireside. And yet Chicago is able to build up and grow as no city in the wide world has grown. Under all this vast strain of beliefs and disbeliefs, amid all this strain of mental chaos, she is as well governed, possibly, as any great city in the world. I have been to all the great churches, cathedrals and theater, to lectures, lyceums and clubs, and nowhere am I reminded that I am a Negro—everyone seems to be courteous (may be from sympathy) to me, and not alone to me, for everywhere one goes in Chicago you come up face to face with Negroes. Negroes in the large emporiums, janitors, clerks, stenographers, book keepers, trained nurses, lawyers for large corporations, doctors in their own sanitariums and hospitals, dentists everywhere, anywhere and at all times reflecting great credit upon the Negro race. Now and then one sees remarkable features about Chicago life that perhaps differ socially from many sections of our great country, but you remember you are in Chicago and you pass on to some other one strange and striking aspect. I am getting use to the peculiar mien and temperament of the average Chicagoans by his time. I find only a few of the vast Negro population to be to the manor born. They are here from every state and territory of America, England, West Indies, Cuba, Hawaii, Canada, New B unswick and the Barbs does. You meet many Negroes in Chicago that dress well, speak several languages, and can talk fluently of Cal- FARM AND HOME R·I·P·A·N·S I had nervous indigestion and a general derangement of the entire system. It had been a continual torture for 12 years. My blood became very poor and at times my toe and finger nails would be diseased. After eating I would sit in a chair and put my feet on something to keep them from swelling, and at times would take off my shoes for the misery I had. Whenever I experience anything to remind me of past ashes I cannot be too elated to tell what Ripans Tabules have done for me. I still take one now and then, because I knew how bad I have been. They were just what I needed. The five-cent packet is enough for an ordinary occasion. The family bottle, sixty cents, contains a supply for a year. The currant worm is ready to begin work on the first approach of warm weather. Powdered hellebore is the remedy, which may be used with water or applied in the dry condition while the leaves are damp from the rain or dew. Do not overlook buckwheat, especially where bees are kept. It will grow on poor land and if not desired for grain makes an excellent orop for plowing under. It provides forage for bees at a time when many other plants are not in flower. One of the cheapest foods that can be grown for stock, and which can be cut and used at almost any stage of its growth may be secured by sowing corn in rows, not using too much seed, and cultivating it one way. Should the pasture grass run short, the young corn may be cut down daily in sufficient quantity as required and fed as green succulent food, which will be highly relished by the stock. For the protection of melons, squash, and cucumber vines against insects an excellent plan, for a small plot is to cover the vines with mosquito netting. A cheap frame made of lath, will serve for supporting the netting. A few plants in a garden may be protected by looking them over carefully once a day and destroying the bugs by hand, picking and dropping them into a tin cup or other vessel containing kerosine. Hand-picking of potato bugs is a slow process and if the spot is a large one many of the plants will be injured by the beetles before the work is done. On the appearance of the pests go over the plot and spray with paris green which destroys them quicker than by any other method. Delay in so doing, even for a day may result in the vines being so seriously injured as to render it almost impossible for them to recover their vitality the yield of the crop being consequently reduced to a certain extent. The sowing of seed by hand is not an economical method, as moore seed is required than when a drill is used, and there is a larger return from the drill, owing to better covering of the seed and greater uniformity of depth. The drill has been improved to a high degree of efficiency and some have fertilizer attachments. In all experiments made to determine the comparative value of the drill and hand seeding a less quantity of seed carefully drilled in yielded more bushels to the acre, in proportion to seed used than seeding by hand. There is always an excellent substitute for clover and timothy seed when THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. the hay crop is short and that is millet. It is a quick-growing crop that may be seeded in May or June, and it seldom fails to produce a large yield of hay. It is also one of the best eradicators of weeds that can be used as it grows so rapidly as to crowd the weeds to destruction. A crop of Hungarian grass may also be seeded down for summer yield of hay as it may be mowed three or four times during the season, being also like millet, a weed destroyer. To Fertilize Corn. As this is the time for planting corn, there is one point sometimes overlooked to which attention may be called with advantage to some, which is, that in very dry weather when hot winds occur the tassel of the corn may be killed and when such happens there will be no fertilization of the silk, consequently there will be no complete crop. Liability of such results may be avoided by planting a few grains of corn here and there in the rows about three weeks or a month later, the late corn coming into tassel and providing the necessary pollen. In this section it is seldom that tassels are injured in the manner stated yet it is possible, as the crops in some States sometimes receive damage from such cause. No matter how thorough the cultivation given any kind of crop, the most essential requirement is fertilization. Insects, especially bees, assist the farmer in that respect and in destroy-insects the farmer should endeavor to learn to distinguish his friends from his enemies. Stable Disinfection. A. W. Bitting, veterinarian of the Purdue University Experiment Station issues the following bulletin: "The disinfection of my stables after a period of constant use should be a part of routine practice. Dairy stables in particular should be disinfected twice a year and oftener if the conditions demand it. It is not possible to give many stables that thorough disinfection that is possible in houses because their construction will not admit of it, but it is possible to do very much and at little expense. The ideal method of disinfection is by means of a gas as that would have the power to penetrate everywhere. The effectiveness of this method depends upon securing a large amount of gas and maintaining it for some time. Unless the stable can be made tight a gas will be of little use. For all practical purposes the gas produced by burning sulphur over a pot of coals is the best if used in connection with steam. The dry sulphur fumes have little germ killing power, but when combined with the steam in the air it forms a compound that is deadly. The boiling of water and burning of sulphur should go together. Formaldehyde gas is not so efficient for stable disinfection as many would have us believe. A very practical means of disinfection that may be used under almost any stable condition is whitewashing. This is not expensive for material and is very easily applied by means of an inexpensive fruit spray pump. The lime should be thoroughly slacked and strained through cloth and made just thin enough to work well through the nozzle. One man can apply two coats of whitewash and reach all parts of the side and ceiling in about one-fourth the time required with the brush. Whitewash will kill or hold the germs with which it comes in contact. It has the effect, too, of making the barn lighter and cleaner. After the first spraying one application will usually be sufficient if given regularly. As the business of supplying milk to cities and creameries is of large proportions and depends upon cleanliness, this precaution of disinfection should be regularly followed." New Negro Enterprises. Nashville, Tenn., Special.-The four new Negro enterprises established here, which, if properly patronized by the Negroes of our city, will employ one hundred Negro boys and girls, viz: a millinery, a laundry, a hair and an undertaker's establishment. Madam Lula Jordon, formerly of Pulaska, Tenn., and Mrs. J. B. Slater of Cincinnati, the former the milliner. Madam Jordon bears the distinction of being the teacher of the first class to complete a course in the art of millinery in the city of Nashville. The exercises of this class were recently held at the residence of Mrs. Geo. Newsome, 724 Smiley street, East Nashville. We can truthfully say, without any exaggeration, that the hats made and trimmed by the members of this class equals those of any milliner in our city. Madam Jordon comes to us highly recommended by the people of her native city. Mrs. J. B. Slater, the hair dresser, was until recently a member of the Probate of Cincinnati, Ohio. She held this position for nine years, but was compelled to resign same on account of ill health. She was also an employee of Green & Co., a hair establishment of Springfield. Ill. Mrs. Slater conducts a very neat business in the Boyd building on Cedar street, where you may find all the latest and best preparations for the cleansing of the hair and skin Miss E. B. Eakin, a well-known young lady of Nashville, is the competent assistant of Mrs. Slater. The Freeman, in the person of its humble representative, wishes a long and profitable business in our city. Edward Foster, a young man of Nashville, and the proprietor of the new laundry, is another type of push and energy. He worked five years for Fish & Well's laundry, and in 1001 he worked in Chicago, Ill, and in the latter part of 1001 he returned home, and in the latter part of April, 1902, he established a business of his own at 410 Cedar street, where he employs eight assistants. Mr. Thomas has made all necessary preparations for the opening of an undertakers business with the exception of the location. The Freeman agency certainly appreciated the call of Mr. Thomas concerning advertising in our papers. We earnestly hope that the day will come when Negroes will advertise in their own papers in a solid mass. Mr. Houston Elam, our East Nashville agent, is doing a good business. He deserves the greatest praise for his honesty and fair dealing with those persons with whom he has dealings. Odd Fellows' hall has won the distinction of being the leading place for social enjoyment in East Nashville. All parties in East Nashville who desire a Freeman please call at Mrs. Cantrell's restaurant, corner of Sixth and Main, and while there secure a saucer of cream while reading of the Negro and his wonderful achievements. Dr. Townsend, a recent graduate of Meharry Medical College, has a new and up-to-date office in the Odd Fellows' building Robert Bently, the only recognized Negro penman in the city of Nashville, with one exception, has won an enviable reputation as a colored leader in this profession. Mr. Bently has a field to himself at present. We hope to see the time come when the citizens at large will patronize Mr. Bently as they never have before. Send him a card to 513 Bass street, East Side. The General Conference of the C M. E church, which was held in Jackson Temple of this city, invited the Wizard of Tuskegee to deliver one of his famous lectures concerning the industrial training of the Negro race. The lecture was given in the Gospel Tabernacle, Thursday night, May 15, 1902. There were several selections sang by the Fisk and Walden quartets, after which the distinguished educator was introduced by the newly elected bishop, P. H. Phillips, of the C. M. E. church. In the introductory remarks the bishop stated that for twenty years the United States had watched the career of a young man who had turned this country upside down by dining with the chief executive of the nation. In the course of his remarks Prof. Washington related the history of Tuskegee from its beginning to its present condition. Bishop S Lane, one of the oldest bishops of the C. M. E. church, preached a soul-stirring sermon at St. John A. M. E church on Sunday morning, May 18. The hero of Buffalo, in the person of Mr. Parker, paid a visit to the Eakin's colored stands in our city. He said that the people of Nashville had given him a grand reception while here, and he highly appreciated everything done for his enjoyment. It has been asked by many why Mr. Parker was not called to testify in the case of the assassination of President William McKinley. The Nashville Banner has stated that the defendant in that case had pleaded guilty, hence the service of Mr. Parker was unnecessary. Bishop Bebee, one of the aged bishops of the C. M. E church, attended the conference. Bishop Cottrell is also a noted divine and leader of the conference. The colored news stand of Nashville takes this method of thanking the General Conference, through Rev. E. W. Mosley, for the complimentary admission to the lecture of Prof. Booker T. Washington. The Afro-American Baseball League has been organized in Louisville, Ky., with three crack clubs named after three social clubs known as the Frontanacs, Kenmores and Toussaint L'Ouvertures. They have rented the old league ball park and propose putting up a stiff game of ball during the summer. Sunday, May 18, the game between the Frontanacs and Kenmores resulted in a score of 11 to 6 in favor of the Frontanacs. Kid Blackburn, Indiana's champion lightweight boxer, and Kid Bradford of Chicago, have been matched for a 10-round go at the Empire Theatre, Indianapolis, Monday night, June 2, 1902 Both men have trained faithfully for tails contest, and one of the best entertainments of the season can be looked for. "Kid" McCoy Badly Punished by Kid Carter in Six-Round Bout. Carter in six-round bout. "Kid" McCoy was twice saved by the bell in a six-round bout with "Kid' Carter at Industrial Hall, Philadelphia, May 19 He was knocked down five times, and was much the weaker at the flush, although Carter was badly punished. During the first round McCoy had all the advantage, but in the second he was floored by a blow on the jaw, and would have been stopped but for the bell. 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You have learned that there are times for all things, and when you report for duty you know that the time for play has past and the time for business has arrived. You have learned that when you are ordered to "line up" that you are required to line up according to your height, and all of you are required to toe one certain line on the floor. Having lined up you are requested to stand erect, with your hands hanging down at your side while the roll is called, and your shirt, cuffs, collars, jackets, vests, hands and shoes are inspect- PETER BUSINESS MEDIUM. MRS. MARTH, the world *renowned* and highly celebrated business and test MEDIUM cereals everything. No imposition. Can be bought and Marriage a speciality. Every mystery recreated, also of absent, deceased and living remembers. Removes all troubles and estrangement in her starting revelation can cross present and future event in one's life. Remembrer she, will not, for any price, flatter you y'know, conscience. 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They do not spend the hours for a moment with acquiring the art of psychology and kindred branches that will have a touch of the business road of the business clear and devoid of the human nature. It is an undeniable fact that persons will come for advice—in full knowledge of what they want to know, and yet as soon as they receive a Medium they try their utmost endeavors to understand what minds what they know so as to hear if it will be possible to set the secret out of a person by experience, in no few cases, is the art used by many. In several Mediums, it is to take hold of the hand and give it to the person who is a matter of impossibility to most of them. MHS MHS this seeming mystery becomes a realization. This subject has received no little attention by students men and even college professors. There is conclusively that although there are infrequent occasions of "only tongues," perhaps, the gates of wisdom not been opened to the entire profession. a great deal of study to become an accomplished medium, and by a continuous and untiring effort to teach the well-apparently unmistakable mysteries have been procured by MRS. MARTH for the benefit of others. By letter, advice $1.00. Hours from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. All letters must contain stamps for answers. MRS. M. B. MARTH. 246 W. 1st St. New York City. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER ed. You have been given specific instruction in regard to the regular uniform, therefore you understand that you are to appear in line with your shoes nicely polished, jackets sponged and hair combed. Your uniform will be black jacket, black pants, black ties for breakfast and supper and white ties for dinner, black low-out vest and white aprons must be worn at all times. You have been warned not to use the clean or soiled napkins for side towels, and you have been told that you are to change ends of your towels or change the towels as often as it is necessary to keep it clean, as there is nothing more disgusting to the guest than to see a waiter use an old, greasy side towel which is over due at the laundry. You have been told that a good appearance makes a good impression; therefore it it essential that each one of you take special pride in your personal appearance, as I will not tolerate an untidy waiter under any circumstances. You must also be gentlemanly in your general deportment in and around the hotel, any reports contrary to above will be investigated and punishment meted out to suit the occasion. Now, that we have reviewed what we have learned in the last three weeks, we will take up the next branch of our study, which treats on service. Although I have given you some special instruction in regard to how to render first class service, we will now go into full details of same, and for the next few weeks will study the art of waiting from a scientific standpoint. I desire, however, to avail myself of this opportunity to call your attention to a few of the many little things which is absolutely necessary that you should know and practice in order to render satisfactory service. In the first place a commercial house like this requires first-class waiters in every respect, as our guest are those who thoroughly understand hotels, know and demand first-class service. You are required to be polite and pleasing at all times, and must receive and serve orders properly and with the greatest dispatch as time is worth money to our commercial guest. No doubt you have observed that we have very few regular boarders. You should learn that each and every article you serve have and should be placed in their respective position. (See rules in "Waiters' Manual.") You should train your mind, eyes, ears, tongue, hands and feet to act together in union. When a guest calls you, or looks around for something, you should be able to tell what is wanted at a glance, whether it is a knife, fork, spoon, sugar, cream, salt, pepper, vinegar, butter, bread, crackers, glass of water, or a napkin, and you should supply the guest's want at once, whether at your table or some other table; but every waiter should see that the guest is supplied with all of the above articles as well as all the necessary condiments before leaving them. All orders must be served from the left hand side, except it is such articles as coffee, tea, chocolate, milk, etc., which should be served on and from the right hand side of guest. In order to expedite your orders during breakfast and supper you are requested to go immediately to the kitchen on leaving the dining room and give your meat and other orders which require five or ten minutes' time to be cooked before you stop to get tray or dishes, and then by the time you get your tray and dishes your meat order will be nearly ready. If the guests are in a hurry ask them for their breakfast or supper order when they give order for fruit, oat meal shredded wheat, etc., explaining that you will be able to get up the order much quicker in that way. Should you fail to get any article which is on the bill report same to me and I will give you final instruction concerning same, under no circumstances will you be allowed to tell a guest that a certain article is out before you report same to me. Every waiter should try to excel in his line of business the same as every person does in all other professions; therefore you should read papers and books the same as men in other profession. Each and every one of you, from the second waiter down, will be required to have a copy of the "Waiters' Manual" in your possession; it will be as essential as your costume. Take your stations. Fort Worth News. Fort Worth, Texas, is a beautiful little city, situated in the northern part of the State, having a population of 27,000 inhabitants. It possesses two first-class hotels, viz., the Delaware and the Worth. In season the hotels in question give employment to seventy-five or eighty waiters. James Lyons is the proficient headwaiter at the Hotel Worth, having succeeded H. Y. Feltenberg. Mr. Feltenberg, formerly of the National Hotel, Washington, D. C., Westmoreland. St. Louis, Lookout Inn, Lookout Mountain, Tenn., Raleigh Inn, Raleigh, Teun, and other leading hotels, is now in possession of the dining room department at the Hotel Delaware. Mr. Feltenberg is also a real estate owner in the above named city, and is president and manager of the Peoples' Grocery Company. The Peoples' Grocery Company is doing an excellent business, giving employment to two clerks and one delivery man. It has also free delivery and telephone connection. Mr. W. A. Hill, one of the stockholders, formerly manager, will be in charge of the dining room department at Raleigh Inn, Raleigh, Tenn., the coming season. Mr. Hill was formerly of the Coates house, Centropolis, Kansas City. A debate is to be held at the First Baptist church under the auspices of the Twentieth Century Club. The subject is "Resolved that the Pen is Mightier than the Sword." Affirmative, Messrs. A. M. Booker and James Lyons; negative, Messrs. John H. Brown and L. F. Byers Jesse Andrews, formerly of Tremont hotel at Galveston, late of Siberia, is in the city. C. S. Johnson, formerly second waiter at the Hotel Worth and Oriental at Dallas, is in the city. Lard William Culp, better known as the "Social Magnet," is in the city. Eugene Wimms, a waiter at the Hotel Worth, is making preparations to take a course at Paul Quinn College for a position as route agent. Mr. Wimms is a young man of excellent character, and deserves more than mere consideration. Alford M. Booker, formerly of Colorado Springs, Col., late of Waco, will return to the latter city to secure his divorce on the 20th. The Delaware Cyclone and the Worth Hotel Colts had an interesting game of base ball on the 19th. James Roberts, the progressive young headwaiter at the Oriental, deserves much credit in the way in which he handled the immense crowd during the reunion of the Confederates at Dallas. Mr. Roberts employed for the occasion one hundred and thirty six waiters, and was ably assisted by the following named persons: Messrs. B. Morgan, Hudson Payne, James Koswell, A. Reiche and B. B. Buck, feeding on an average of 3 300 people per day. An effort is being made to organize a club under the heading of the "Free Man Social Club," and every member shall be obliged to subscribe for The Free man. SYLVESTER H. BRIGHT, Secretary to H. Y. Feltenburg. From Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. W. E. Tucker, Albion Hotel, Augusta, Ga.—I wish to thank you for the many interesting articles you have contributed to "Hotel Life" on questions of live moment to the head and side waiters of this country. Much work needs to be done to bring the waiters to that state of proficiency so necessary to satisfy our exacting American public. While the dining room service of the new world is superior to that of the old world, still knowledge of that fact should not deter us pushing forward to greater fitness. I am very much gratified to learn that the Head and Side Waiters' Association, of which Mr. Locke is the president, has taken up the matter of an employment bureau; also to observe the tenets of this same association; that its province is not so much along the line of the wage question as that of making better waiters. You have struck the keynote to success in that one principle. Keep at it; let hotel managements be impressed with that fundamental principle of your organization. You may rely upon it that "Hotel Life" is with you in this good work—to see not how little you can do for your employer, but how much—and I have full faith in the colored man that he will work out his destiny if persistent along that line. "Hotel Life" will be glad to assist in this work by the publication of such short articles as will bear upon it. Please note that I say short. This must be so, for the space of this paper is very limited owing to the large field it covers. F. MELVILLE LEWIS. W. H. Mays, late chef of the Arlington hotel, Richmond, Ind., has accepted a position with the Lithia Springs hotel at Atics, Ind. W. C. Casey, formerly headwaiter at the Aberdeen hotel, St. Paul, Minn., the Windermere, Hyde Park hotels, and for the past year at the well-known Leland hotel, is making a great hit at the Del Prado hotel in that city, where he was lately installed as headwaiter. Mr. Casey is Chicago's most prominent headwaiter. He is also qualifying himself to be a stenographer. He operates one of Remington's No. 6 machine with fair speed and writes the Isaac Pittman's short hand system. Since taking charge at the Del Prado Mr. Casey has been the subject of much encomium because of his thoroughly business like and efficient administration. When the Headwaiters' convention cut out the death benefit it practically cut off the recording secretary, as his special duties were to collect death assessments and pay widows the same. The only duty left for the recording secretary to perform is to record the proceedings of the convention while in session. Mr. L. J. Rice of Dayton, O., is the present recording secretary. Now that summer has or is about to arrive the usual unrest among waiters will be manifest. We fail to understand what the waiters hope to gain by leaving good paying, regular positions to chase moonshine around the summer resorts, and then when cold weather sets in they usually find themselves out of work. Hotels must be kept open and run in the summer as well as in the winter; therefore good waiters are needed all the year round in such hotels. Many waiters leave good positions, and in so doing cripple the service, and yet they expect to be re-engaged at said hotel when winter arrives. Boys, this is wrong. N. Christopher Johns, assistant head-waiter of the Reed house, Erie, Pa., has resigned and accepted a similar position at the Powers hotel under J. A. Thompson, Rochester, N. Y. Mr. Johns is a member of the H. and J.S. W. N. B. A. IN OLD;KENTUCKY. A General Gleaning of News.-Other Interests.IEto. Paducah, Ky., Special.—Walter Futrell who was accidentally killed in Cairo, the 11th inst., was brought up on the Fowler the night of the 12th en route to Murray, Ky., for burial; the remains were accompanied by Richard, William, Henry, Burt and Perry Futrell, brothers of the deceased, also Mrs.Richard Futrell. Mrs. G. G. Keys and daughter, Miss Addie of Mayfield, were guests of Mrs. Dora Simms last Friday week. John McHurst is improving after a stubborn attack of typhoid fever. Miss Annie Dickerson is much better. Read The Freeman, its only 5 cents, Mr. Thomas who conducts a first-class family grocery in Mayfield was in the city last Friday week on business. A large number of Cairo people came up last Saturday week to witness the Elks' carnival. Will Ridgeway was very ill last week. Mrs. Fannie Cherry is suffering with rheumatism. Mrs. Ada Young and Henry Gordon were united in marriage at 1220 N. Eleventh street, Thursday the 15th. Many friends of the happy couple were present with best wishes and valuable presents—a find supper was served. The Freeman extend congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon. Arnold Grogan is not improved much. Dawson's cafe', and ice cream parlors is the place to get cool. Call and see him. The First ward Baptist Church has just closed a very successful revival under the pastorate charge of Rev. W. E Glover with '25 accessions and 22 for baptism. For a first-class shave, hair cut, etc., call on Elmo Willis, the Court street barber. For an up-to-date meal, soft drinks of all kinds and lunches at all hours, give Brook Hatch a call at Eighth and Washington streets. "Jeff" and "Fitz" Sign. San Francisco, Cal., Special.—James J. Jeffries and Robert Fitzsimmons have agreed on the final details for their battle here on July 25. The amended articles of agreement were signed on the 23th inst. There was a brief discussion as to the kinetoscope privileges. Fitzsimmons insisting that the profits revert solely to the fighters, but a compromise was finally arranged, the San Francisco Athletic club, which had demanded a 25 per cent. share in the pictures, agreeing to accept 20 per cent. Upon the demand of Fitzsimmons the club forfeit was increased from $ 500 to $ 5000, and it was agreed after some discussion that the referee should be paid $500 by the club. The contest is to be under straight Marquis of Queensberry rules, the winner to receive 60 per cent. and the laser 40 per cent. of the purse. Edward M. Graney is to be referee. 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. WANTED A few good, reliable, sober waiters. Apply or address, The Freeman, Indianapolis Ind. WANTED Good Waiters, Wages, $29. 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All matter should be addressed to THE FREEMAN, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. GEORGE L. KNOX, Publisher. Important news items will be received at the Freeman Office. Telephone number 2880 new. ATURDAY, MAY 31, 1902. KANSANS-NOTICE. There is a fraud traveling in the vicinities of Newton and Hutchinson claiming to be a representative of The Freeman. In this way 'Mr. O. C. Williams,' as he styles himself, has collected several hundred subscriptions for which he has given bogus receipts. We will give $100 (one hundred dollars) cash for his apprehension and conviction. E. C. KNOX, Manager, The FREEMAN. MONEY. When Dr. F. O. Ballard of the Memorial Presbyterian church announced his subject, "Money," at the Y. M. C. A., last Sunday, the audience was at a loss to conceive its application to the work in hand or to religion in general. He, however, dispelled all doubt and satisfied all curiosity before he finished his discourse, based on the biblical injunction that requires a tenth of an individual's earnings to be given for the cause of God's kingdom on earth. The speaker acknowledged that the world considered the proposition as preposterous, the preachers feeling loathe to press it, and furthermore they as a rule stand unconverted of the feasibility or the possibility or perhaps better the practicability of a general observance. He cited two or three instances where churches, including his own, had made an effort to go back to the land mark. They succeeded in inducing a limited number, not ten percent, of the congegation to live up to the idea of restoring to the Lord His own. The consequences were that those churches had been lifted above the waves of nagging financial difficulties that seem to be a part of church life as it pertains to temporal affairs. But the burden fell on the few, the very few. He feels that the beginning, or at least the recrudescent spirit will prove infections and that are long the Christian church will witness a tithing rennal sance. One at first blush is tempted to question the proposition and does question it; can the thingbe done? But after reflection the question assumes a softer aspect; will they do it? That is the question. The rich, the doctor maintains, say, that the poor can scarcely do, that, as if the thing was easier for the poor than the rich. The poor, it may be presumed, feel that the rich are the people to give the tenth, and thus the responsibility as a game of battledores and shuttle cook is shot back and forth. If the biblical injunction is a religious exaction it is apparent that somebody is robbing God. The query, "Will a man rob God?" has been answered from ten million thoats; yes, yes, yes, for a thousand years, and is now being answered from ten million more every day. The thing after all seems to be a matter of education. In earlier times the first fruits, the best of the flock—the tenth—tithes were given. Avarice and greed have usurped those religious functions so completely that it is doubtful if the tenth idea will ever again gain a foothold. The word and the idea are equally obsolete. Is it a religious exaction or a suggestion? It is true that the christian church would be rich beyond a dream if the injunction was literally obeyed. Christianity would wear a much different phase than it does to day if the idea prevailed. Would it be for the better or for the worse? Plethorically rich, would the church be a better instru- THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. ment than being humiliatingly or moderately poor? The tenth idea carried out would leave no poor churches, but would it not establish a hierarchy that would, if in the hands of designing men, menace the political institutions of the land? In the hands of the right men, the church, lifted above real want, amply endowed as our best colleges, ought to, and perhaps would be, administered with a zeal in kind and religious integrity. The pulpits would be supplied by men who were not afraid to own their souls, when it came to bearing down on existing evils, if there were moral compulsion in the tithe giving business. The pulpits would not be so often dictated to by the pews, and it seems to us that the world would grow better without scarcely a conscious effort. The pulpit is the highest redeeming agency in the world; it should have thrown about it all of those safeguards that go toward making it efficient and effective. The priests of the people, yea of God, should not perforce of circumstances be beggars, for such an order, an order of enforced beggars, soon become llars, hypocrites; and what not? Nor should they stand for beggarly institution, for the church is of God. To Him we give the praise and the glory, but to the devil we very often give the money. Will a man rob God? Yes; first, every time. In the language of Dr. Ballard, God is not a preferred creditor as He ought to be: He is sort of a remainder man, always prepared to take what is left. He must, in deed, be very, very, patient. Dr. Ballard and others are waging a just war. Let the christian world disgorge, cough up and give the church a chance to see what it can do. It was the good colored deacon that prayed to the Lord to keep the new preacher humble, "Fur you knows, good Lawd, dat here church will keep him poor." OUR "KINGDOM'S" PRINCES. The 30th of May has come, bringing with it all of those tender memories that associate us with dear dread past, the day when flagging recollection receives its impetus reinforced, a renewed reminder that there sleep in the great white cities of this land as brave men as unbosomed heart to foe—men who were priests and gods in their patriotism, giving up their all, placing it on their country's altar that others might live. "Greater love hath no man than this." On the 30th of May the country in her great gratefulness to her savlours, in her best way, endeavors to repay the sacrifice—by a flood of love, by cherishing memories, and by endearing acts. Flowers, the created of God's sweetest breath and the expressions of man's deepest sympathy, his love, admiration, adoration, prayer, are poured out with unstinted hands on the tufted sod, under which sleep the sons of the Republic, the princess of our Republic's kingdom. As death leaves all distinction and sweetens the acerbities, and as time, like the corroding elements—the rain, the frost, the snow, mellows down the tall peaks of National differences and brings about a better understanding, the hands of those that strew, like justice, have caught the spirit and are now blind—the conquered and the conquer are thus united in death by an all encompassing love, as those that live "Cheers for the blue, tears for the gray." It is most unfortunate that the great mass of honest, industrious Negroes should suffer for the devilment of a few worthless, vicious Negroes, yet that is the logical result. It was true at Tucumba and was equally true in Atlanta last Saturday when four Negroes lost their lives because the community was enraged at the brutality of one Negro. - The Journal. Huntsville, Ala. The above is in the right spirit. It is no time to flatter, condole or cajole. It's a matter of life and death. Eight men are dead, and somebody is responsible. Let the responsibility be placed where it belongs. Let the colored press manifest indifference, if it will, as it seems to be doing, and the cost will never be calculated. In lynching times what may be expected of the white press in return for the contempt shown as to the Pittsburgh affair? The Huntsville Journal is right, but almost alone when it declares that "it is most unfortunate, etc." Indeed it is most extremely unfortunate, and more so in that that spirit of bravado is appreciated. Attack the mob, not the law. The law, we admit, is too often, as Mr. Bumble puts it, an ass, but it's the law. To strike it down is to be undeserving of its protection; the principle, it is needless to say, will be carried out "if you don't watch out." Hon. J. W. Lyons, register of the treasury, made an address and presented the diplomas at the Scribner High School commencement of New Albany, Ind., Friday evening, May 30. Bertha L. Rickman was class valedictorian. The others graduating were Mattie Rebecca Brown and Thelma Ethel Johnson Prof. W. O. Vance, principal; D. S Vance, assistant After a long hard pull the Democrats succeeded in getting themselves together long enough to nominate a county ticket. If they show as little concern for its election as they did for its selection what'll happen to it will be a plenty. The mob spirit feeds upon the impotency of the law. The Negro, by intuition, when knowledge is absent is beginning to grow desperate over the situation. He seems determined to meet violence with violence, and the future may develop many more of the type of Robert Charles. Will Reynolds and Will Richardson. —The Colored Amateur. The Freeman said, last week, that the country was looking for expressions from the Negro press on the lamentable Pittsburgh, Ga., offair, in which as many men were killed as there are sometimes in army engagements. We reproduce the above as a sample of the expressions; it talks for itself. His determination to meet violence with violence may be all right, but it is a very poor doctrine to preach. It is hoped that the future will develop Booker T. Washington, W. H. Councils and others, rather than the class of men mentioned. Men can be justly lauded for striking down the mob; not the police. The mob spirit is becoming infections. The question is, what are you going to do about it? It is very apparent that there is a growing wideness in this matter. The mob and the mobbed should obey the laws. Lynching has reached a very serious stage in this country. The country has grown lifeless concerning it. Sentiment concerning it, one way or the other, is in abeyance. Nearly all of the West Virginia miners are Negroes; they will not join the present strikers of the eastern coal field. They receive fair wages and seem to be satisfied. The colored press has been quite reticent on the Pittsburg, Ga., affair; the white press has been equally so on the late horrible lynchings. PENCILINGS. "God bless all my people, black and white."—Gen. Wade Hampton on his death bed. And was it not this same Gen. Hampton who said, at the beginning of the civil war, that he would call the roll of his slaves at the base of Bunker Hill monument? There are those who insist that it was no less an individual than John C. Calhoun that made the famous declaration at some time in his nullifying career. For my part I certainly cannot get freed of the idea that it was the late Gen. Hampton. In fact it is too good a "story" to spoll by a little "unauthenticity"; so it was Gen. Wade Hampton who swore: The rule is inviolate; the bravest hearts are the truest hearts; the hands of courage are the tenderest hands; the unknown hands that succor are the prince of hands, yea, kingly hands; To those hands unknown. Impetuously brave our subject, the doughty warrior would invade the very oitadel of the nation "unrequiled," unattended, single handed, there to enlist in battle those who dared question his high prerogatives as were taught him by environments, association, precept and example; insisting that where his rights left off those of others began. He uttered his proclamation, and so strong was his notion of proprietary rights, his sense of the protecting obligations of governments, that, though opposed by ten thousand foes, he would have encountered them all rather than have slinked from the field, baffled and beaten without having sealed that proclamation with his blood. He would call the roll of his slaves at the base of Bunker Hill monument. Was he reminiscent? Was it not the great Caesar himself that fell at the base of Pompey's Pillar? As the veteran of a hundred fields began his last campaign he realized that the engagement was with an invincible Captain; one that never lost a battle—the yields—peccavil! Blucher! God! Night! However, he was not unmindful of that same black chattel he had sworn to call his own at the foot of the throne; he led them all, his black people, his white people, all of his people, whether white or black, down to Charon's dread watery domain with his heart pulsating with equal love for bond and free. Owing to the institutions of the day in which he lived at his best, his life may have been written a curse, if so his death has been a benediction; its greater complement. At the risk of descending to the ridiculous; would it not be interesting if the very much berated Senator Tillman, when shuffling off his mortal coil, should whisper back some enobling sentiment of which his heart may be capable? What might he say? And it may not be descending to the ridiculous after all to refer to Tillman in this connection. Some men die with their hearts unsealed because men seek to pry them open with a crow-bar—a lever. All hearts do not yield to a given mode of attack. There are no fixed rules for the conquest of hearts in love or war. If we knew more of Mr. Tillman it might be that the opinion concerning him would change. Mr. Tillman as he really is, and not as he pretends he is, might be a choice contribution to the literature of the day. "The Real Tillman" would be interesting. To be his valet would be worth the while to know the man. Would he prove a hero or a revelation? The red flag to an infuriated bull is a dangerous piece of business at the best, and whether right or wrong, the crowd has jeered him from the beginning. If he wears another heart than that exposed to public view it can not be known by the method now in vogue of discovering it. It is notable that Mr. Tillman anchors further out each time he assails the Negroes. I think it is more due to the venom displayed before the man than the venomous man. WM. M. LEWIS. Short, Spicy Snapshots. Short, Spicy Snapshots. Meridian, Miss., Special. The 23rd annual commencement of the Meridian Academy closed Thursday night the 15th with graduating exercises. The smaller ones occupied the board the 12th, 18th and 14th at the new building. The G. U Order of the M. and N, P. A. Society went to the Mt. Zion Baptist Church from the Academy Sunday the 18th where their 6th annual sermon was preached by Rev. John May at 2 p. m. Rev. A. L Lewis of Tuskaloosa, Ala., is in the city representing the orphans' home and talking up the paper at that place. He also preached at St. Paul M, E Church Sunday the 18th at 11 a. m. at 3 p. m., for Rev. H. L. Young and the following night at New Hope Baptist Church. Rev. S. A. Rivers preached at the Congregational Church Sunday the 18th, Rev. M. S. Jones being in Moorehead. Rev. Jones preached the commencement sermon last Sunday to the students of Lincoln school at 11 a. m. Rev. H. L. Young and Mrs. L. Adams have been quite ill. We hope for them a speedy recovery. M. L. Fincher who died very suddenly at his home in Twenty-third avenue the 16th, his funeral was largely attended at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church Sunday the 18th; Revs. J. E. Jones and R. A. Cody paid beautiful tribute to his memory. Mr. Fincher has been deputy Past Master for eight years. He was laid to rest in Rose Hill Cemetery. L. G. Murray and his little daughter, Lemonia, went to Corinth the 12th. The Household of Ruth had its annual sermon preached at St. Paul M. E Church the 18th at 3 p. m., Rev. A. J. McNair officiated. Personal and Society News. Munioie, Ind., Special.—Sunday was a gala day for Munioie. The Odd Fellows had their annual sermon preached at the A. M. E. church. The lodge, together with the visiting Patriarchy of Indianapolis, and the lodges from New Castle, Anderson, Marion and Richmond, headed by Eagle band, made one of the grandest showings ever witnessed in the streets of Munioie. The streets were thronged with visitors and Hotel Barclay fed over a hundred people. Mr. Barclay has been in business for about three months, and everything point to his success. Edward Rickman and Karl A. Morin have opened an ice cream parlor on E. Main street, and desire the patronage of the people. Jas. Sawyers was called to Modock Saturday to attend the funeral of his sister, who died on the 23d inst. The ladies of the Sewing Circle of the Second Baptist church, gave a ginger bread contest Thursday evening. The A. M. E. fair opened Monday evening with a band concert. The Wayman club met with Mrs. Ferguson, on S. Madison street, Wednesday evening. Mrs. Palmer, of S. Main street, entertained Indianapolis friends Sunday. Mr. Palmer has purchased a home on S. Prod street. Mrs. Washington, of Celina, O., spent Sunday in the city, the guest of L A. Fletcher and family. Miss Nettle Brown, of New Castle, is visiting Miss Adah Sheocraft, of S. Blain street. Oscar Watkins and Misses Annie Morris and Delsie Richardson, of Anderson, spent Sunday in the city. News of Interest Ironton, Mo, Special.—The revival meetings which have been going on at the M. E. church are progressing. The Pine Bluff Students Comedy Company, under the management of Moses Walker, gave an entertainment at the Academy of Music on Friday evening, May 23 James Smith of St. Louis visited friends here recently. The K. of P. lodge No. 30 is progressing in our little city. The number is gradually increasing. Five breathed pythianism on the 10th of May. Prof. J C State, a brother from Farmington lodge, was present. The band boys received an invitation as usual from Mr. Wm. H. Thompson to call at his valley home on the 10th of May. They delightfully entertained the kind host with sweet strains of music. Refreshments were served, and we know the boys did ample justice. A moonlight picnic was given at Charles Blank's on the 17th of May. All present report a pleasant time. Of a General Character. Jackson, Mich., Special—Mrs. Belle Harrison died last Sunday and was buried on Wednesday. Mrs. Stella Saucepox left Sunday for Grand Rapids to make that city her future home. Frank Hammonds spent last Sunday in Lansing. A musicale was given on Thursday evening, the 22d inst., at the A M. E. church. A fine program was rendered. Mrs. Dixon and sister, of Lansing, spent Sunday with their sister, Mrs. Freeman. Mrs. Gaskins came on the 22d inst., from Adilin, to visit her daughter. George Garrett is on the sick list. Anyone wishing The Freeman will please call on Miss Flosse M Johnson, 216 E Franklin street. LUCK. Those who are in need and unlucky, write to Madam Harper and she will make things go your way. Write for a free consultation. The Madam is an expert in business, law suits, marriages and all kinds of chance. Makes life happy to those who consult her. Write and enclose a stamp, as letters are not noticed unless stamp is enclosed. Address Mrs. M. F. Harper, 711 W. Spring street, Lima, O. Condensed Cullings Toledo, O., Special.—Mrs. Elizabeth Hughes, of Paulding, is the guest of her father in Norwood avenue. The Misses Smith and Moore and Mr. McDown, of Detroit, spent Sunday with Mrs. Rolla Dent. Mr. Boston of Springfield, is stopping with Mrs. Chas. Tracey. The banquet given by the Golden Rule Aide, Kings' Daughters, on Tuesday evening, was successful. Rev. Charles Bundy, of Cleveland, is expected to preach morning and evening in the city to-morrow. The many friends of Rollin Dent will be pleased to learn that he graduated from the English department of Howard University, Washington, D. C., on the 27th inst. The subject of his oration was "American Supremacy." Mrs. G. U. Highwarder has returned from Defiance. Clark Gatliff, of Cleveland, spent Sunday with his father in this city. John Gatliff is able to be out. Miss Foster, who has been ill at the home of Mrs F. D. Hightower, is able to return to Monroe. Do not forget the rally at the A. M. E. church to morrow. CITY BY THE LAKE: cutta, Siberia, South Africa and Australia. This is proof sufficient that the race is moving about some over the map of the world. I have met several Negroes from the Klondyke. Chicago is rapidly becoming the great mecca or home for the Southern Negro. When I lived here during the World's Fair in 1833, I was alarmed at the seeming apathy of the Negro laborer and mechanic—now I see them working on streets, paving, digging, driving floats, express, delivery and carriages; undertaking, carpentering, working in harness, electricity, at the stock yards in hordes, dry goods, drugs, millinery, hair goods, manufacturing polish both for leather and metal; black smiths and keeping hotels, rooming houses, saloons, barber shops, blacking boots, selling papers, policing rich districts and getting on in the world in a way as to astonish the sojourner. There are not many churches of magnificence, but there are a few, than which no better can be found in America. In a subsequent letter I hope to give the readers of The Freeman a write up of the eminent men and women of the race, who are succeeding in business and professional life. Till then, adieu. M. A. MAJORS, M. D. Chicago. Ill. READ THIS CAREFULLY. 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There will be a social at Second Baptist church to-night. Miss Grace Keen entertained a party of young people Sunday evening. L. Wooden is able to be out. The Odd Fellows will elect delegates to the grand lodge at their next meeting. Thomas Edwards visited in the city last Sunday. WANTED Competent Colored People To take positions in Factories, on Railroads, Clerks, Porters, Janitors, Coachmen, Hotels, Positions of any kind furnished to Gentlemen or Ladies. Free pass from this point Positions in any part of the country. State position wanted and send 250 application fee. International Employment Agency, 24 South Illinois street, Indianapolis, Ind. Send $1.50 for a year's subscription to The Freeman, the leader of Negro journals. Postmaster Palmer of So. Glen Falls, N. Y., describes a condition which thousands of men and women find identical with theirs. Read what he says, and note the similarity of your own case. 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E. Barton, E. J. Brooks, G. B Cassell, Frank Cassell, Minus Chattan, C. Chappelle, Pat. Chappelle, Pat. Dodd, S. E. Fair, William Frands, Charles Franklin, David Britt, Freyer GEO. A. Furber & Davis Green, J. Ed. Good, James L. Good, James J. Harris, James C Harris, Hugh 2 Harrison Bros. Hires, Ie. Ellison, B. Bellon, James J. Eater, Edward Hallback, Wm. Housely, G. W. Hoskins, Marshell Hughes, Ed. Hartman, James Jackson, Calvin Jackson Billie Jones, C. P Bobby Kennedy, Will Goff Kennedy, A. C Mary, Minus McCurdy, Chas Oliver, Jack M. Pamplin, John Perkins, U. Pearson, Tiny Powell, Clarence Powell, John Price, J. E. Rucker, John Robinson, Erb. Rucker, John Stevens, Angus W Shire, L. Sherman, James E. The Fosters Thomas, Angus T Thomas, Ed. J Thomas, Richard Van Shack, Henry Wilhite, Louie Wilch, L. Walker, Frank Walker, Geo. Watts, A. Watson, R. L. Williams, Webster Wills, D. D. -ROUTE- P.G. LOWERY'S CONCERT BAND (4 Paw Sells Bros., Circus)-Brooklyn, N. Y, May 26-31 Patterson, N. I., June 2; Newburg, N. Y, 3; Patterson, N. I., Schenectady, 5; Gloversville, 6; Upton, 7. EMERSON & PRINELLE'S FAMOUS GEORGIAI T.J. Culligan, Manager; Calumet May 24 Bayfield, Wis., June 2; Wasburn, 3; Odihan Rhineharder, 5; Antigo, 6; Wausau, 7. PARSER BULL'S WILD *BEST (and Concert Co. Dan Washington Manager)-New Rochelle, Y. June 2; Stamford, Conn., Middleton & Manchester, 5; Willimon 6; Putnam. Tom Jefferson, a rising young comedian of Indianapolis has signed with Prall's Alabama Minstrel company. Ben Hunn and Miss Leatha Liverpool were married in Tampa, recently. They are to be known professionally as the Hunns. Miss Lulu Brown, of the well known Brown sisters of Atchison, Kas., famous for their beauty was married in McCloud O. T., recently. Bay and Irene Trusty open at the Alacar theatre June 16, for 10 weeks then Chicago Ill., to follow. Regards to Lew Percell and Sam King. Ernest Hogan, the unbleached American and Miss Mattie Wilkes (Princes Intakamee were married Sunday May 11, in New York by the Rev. Mr. Walker. Harry Simmons, late of A Holiday in Coountown and the Nashville Students, companies is now musical director and pianist with the Alabama Minstrel Co., under canvass, touring Indiana, Ohio Illinois and Iowa. Says, Hello to all the profession and especially John Boyer Gene Clark and John Smith Boys read THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Miss May C. Hyers is now at her home in Tloga, Pa., where she will rest during the summer. She has not decided her theatrical career for the coming season. She always makes a big hit with her splendid contralto voice and solicits her theatrical friends to write. Next Saturday at 6 p.m. the Coliseum Gardens at Wabash Avenue and 15th-st. Chicago, will open for the season, after several weeks spent in elaborate and beautiful decoration of the place. Many large dinner parties have been arranged for the opening night and it is expected to be the most brilliant society event that Chicago has witnessed since Grand Opera. Dinner is to be served at the tables and from 6 oclock until the time the regular program starts there will be festive parties partaking of food and refreshment. Promenade concerts are to make the great feature of the garden and on this first night the great array of fashionables is expected to make the promenades a memorable occurrence. --- Ogden Utah, notes:—The Williams & Walker company played here on the 15th inst to a packed house. The colored people turned out in a body and the private boxes were occupied by colored society. The public opinion is that it was the best company of its kind that was ever seen here. The entire company were the invited guests of Mr. Clarence M. Ernst. Mr. and Mrs. Williams and Mr. and Mrs. Walker introduced and led a new dance called the 'Rag-time Schottische and the guests all joined in. It was simply immense. Punch was served and the dance was kept up till the wee sma' hours, after which all adjourned to the Assembly Club where champagne was indulged in freely. The company expressed themselves as having had as good a time as any since leaving New York. They all spoke well of the little western town and were pleased with the society with which they met. --- Notes from Wolfscale's Plantation Minstrels in Mighty Union with Sells & Down's Circus—Everything is running smoothly and the little gentleman in white has commenced his weekly promenade and everybody is made happy. Sam Johnson sends regards to Arthur Prince. Prof Wolfscale's concert band is getting itself together and the saying is, around the top, that it is the best colored band that has been with the show. Mrs. Belle Cheatham sends regards to Mrs. Grace Jones and wishes her address. Lawrence Cheatham sends regards to friends in an out of the business. The Henderson's send regards to John Eason, J. E Adams, Will Blue, the Colored Musicians Union of St. Louis and all friends. Ed. Williams says, hello! J. H. McCamon sends regards to Chas. Williams of the New Orleans Minstrels. Preston Bridgewaters sends to Tom Turpin. A. R. Hutchins senps regards to Gibbs Concert. Robert Gant is here playing alto and second violin. --- Notes from A. G. Allen's New Orleans Minstrels:— Chattanooga, Tenn., gave us a crowded tent last Thursday night and while there the members of the show together with our manager Mr. Quine raised quite a sum of money and bought a beautiful wreath of flowers to be placed upon the grave of our old friend and member of this show, Mr. Barge who died thanksgiving day. The remainder of the money was turned over to Mrs Barge. She has since the death of her husband lost her little boy. She is without doubt having bad luck but she has our sympathy and also our aid assistance when called upon. Mr and Mrs. Hunt are again with us also Joe Jordon, slide trombonist who left Paris, Texas Wednesday and reached us in Cleveland, Tenn. Benboe & Sims assisted by Mr. C. Goins are featuring Zalu Babe. Chas. H. Williams comedian of the team of Williams & Stevens sends regards to Williams & Walker. Notes from the Tennesseean Jubilee Singers:—We are still in the upper peninsula of Michigan; the land of iron, copper and the lumber-jack. In this narrow strip of Michigan there are same representatives of any nation of any consequence. On the day of the McKinley fanal parade in Marquette there were twentyseven languages spoken in it. Despite this cosmopolitanism however, our business has been good. Music is a universal language. In giving expression to their ideas, men's speech differs according to their nativity but music has no dialects or other linguistic differences. French German BENEDICT A ENG CO. NY. WILLIAMS AND WALKER. English, Italian etc, it appeals to all alike. Messrs Conley and Watkins are doing some good solo work. Mr. Ware is still delivering fun in wholesale packages. Mrs. Ware is singing better than ever and makes a decided hit with her solo numbers. In costume Walter Webb randers, "Old Black Joe" pathetically. Tae company will close its present season about July 3 or 4 Notes from P. G. Lowery's Concert Band and Vaudeville with Forepaugh & Sell's Bros., circus: After a few days illness P. G. is again at his post. The Vaudeville company is giving better satisfaction than last season. Miss Eise Williams & Gracie Hoyt expect to visit friends and relations in Brooklyn and N. Y. while filling our week's engagement in Brooklyn. Ambrose Davis and his Four-in-hand Quartette is fast making friends. Printis Oliver & Chas. B. Foster are the leading comedians and never fail to make a hit. Jack Watkins, tenor soloist is doing nicely assisted by the Four-in-Hand Quartette. WAITERS AND PORTERS' DIVISION. WATTERS AND PORTERS DIVISION. Dennis Lowery and Allen McClelland will visit friends in N. Y., during our engagement in Brooklyn. They are expecting to have a swell time. Capt. Archie is always at his post. Seymour Payne better known as ragan is one of the swiftest waiters and has been promoted from the first to the last table. He is one of the Freeman's best customers. *** Notes from Chicago:—McKissick and Jones are at Chicago Opera House this week. Harry Kraton and Craig, the contortionist have had all the work they could do in their respective lines. Messrs Spiller and Bailey, Grundy, Vaughner & Grundy, Parse Arnold and Quartette, Mr. and Mrs. Small and Miss Bessie Gilliam are booked to go to Omaha for the summer. Miss Maude Grundy has been on the sick list this week but has improved a great deal. Harry Kraton has doubled with his brother and WILLIAMS together they have one of the hottest club swinging and hoop rolling acts before the public, bar none. Harry Kraton is without doubt the best hoop manipulator in the business, not even excepting the many white artists that are in the field. It is easy to see that he actually begins where the most of his white brothers leave off. The act is booked for the entire summer and he has many good offers for next season but has not signed yet. The town is full of professional people and things are always lively when they are around. --- Notes from the Sunny South Minstrels—"We are showing to crowded tents nightly. Our marine first part is receiving applause at every stand. We showed to S. R. O. at Donaldsonville and Plaquemine, La. At the home of Billy Kersands, that famous comedian, assisted by his amiable wife gave the entire company a reception after the performance Friday May, 15 The Sunny South Quartette, consisting of Emmet Spencer, 1st tenor; Oscar Williams 2nd tenor; Raymond Miles, baritone; and Benny Banks, basso, are making a tremendous hit. Lou Kenner the young comedian is getting three and four encores every night singing, "I've Gone Mine." Ardise & Murray buck and wing dancers, are one of our features. Harry Brown, the boy soprano assisted by his little brother Wesley, 5 years old receive tremendous applause every night. John Lewis, tenor soloist and conversationalist is getting his share of the applause. Our baton manipulator is received with applause everywhere. Prof. T. Jackson, the ragtime pianist is the finest in the business. Holmes & Bonnie, comedians, singers and dancers are the stars of the company. Their arobatic feats something wonderful. A Brooks, the eccentric comedian and --- stage manager is well recieved; his funny sayings keeps 'em laughing from start to finish. Dave Perkins, the tuba player is back again with us after a few days illness. Prof. O. M. Govanni, leader of our brass band is making a big hit with his cornet solos. Alphonse Guiguesse, saxaphone player is doing fine. His solo's are somewhat of a novelty. Wm Spiller, alto soloist is just the card. He is the ladies favorite. Our band concerts are pleasing everywhere. The press speaks highly of the band Messrs Danforth & Stoake our managers never let the ghost get lost. The Freeman is read by every one of the company who send regards to friends Notes from the famous Georgia Minstrels:—"We are now in the copper region and doing excellent business. Our show and grand street parade seemingly grows more popular every day and to tell the truth we are adding to the show every week. The Alabama Quartette has put on its new act and it is certainly original, being composed by the little prince of the stage, Kid Langford. (Don't scare him.) He is a man that will prove an addition to any show, and possesses all the traits necessary to make him both a showman and a gentleman. Dick Thomas, the leader of the Alabama Quartette is quite a versatile comedian and performer and like Mr. Langford is certainly figured on as a man with any organization. The entire company sends regards to John Adams of St. Louis Mo., and only wish he was here to enjoy a beautiful trip with us. The Housely Bros. changed their act altogether from start to finish without entirely new music throughout and also cutting out all comedy from the act. Our entire company sends regards to Thomas Edwards and want him to write. Our route is always in The Freeman. Regards to E J. Burton of Chicago. Notes from the Buckingham Theatre, Tampa, Fla.:—Business continues good BENEDICT ENG CO. N.Y. AND WALKER. and our show stands as usual, "the best in the South." Ben Hunn and wife, Wife Leitha Liverpool, finished their engagement on May 17, as they were only engaged for 12 weeks. Will Goff Kennedy was called home to the bedside of his sick mother. John W. Dennis is still making good and Prof. S. E. Dodd has charge of the band and orchestra." "Happy" Arthur Howe is still the favorite "Son' Payne, Clifford Brooks, Ada Harris and Miss Laura Logan are still members of the Buckingham stock company. Miss Mae Fleher and Mrs Grace Dodd are still making nightly hits. Mds. Marion S. Adams of Hagerstown, Md. will open here on May 26. Lewis Williams our young carionet player has a ten days vacation and is spending the time with relatives and friends at Quincy, Fla. D. Ireland Thomas will also open here on May 26. The Chappelle Bros' theatre in Savannah Ga., will be known as the "Pat Chappelle Theatre." Mr. Louis W. Chappelle, junior partner, has just returned from a trip of four weeks to Savannah Ga. and Jacksonville. While in Savannah, he has fifteen large airy rooms up-stairs and a large theatre department down stairs, which has ten nice boxes. The theatre proper has a seating capacity of 700. This house will be opened July 18, with Mr. Pat Chappelle's "A Rabbit's Foot" company which will open its season in Tampa June 16, under canvass and play 25 stands between Tampa and Savannah. They will remain at the Pat Chappelle Theatre, Savannah, four weeks when it will open the Chappelle Bros., the theatre at Jacksonville, Fla. Our tent arrived and has a seating capacity of 15000. The Chappelle Bros at present and can work more colored people than any other colored managers in the U. S. and give them from eight weeks to six months. Parties out of work will do well to write them. All the performers will have to do is raise the price of a "stamp" Mr. Chappelle will do the rest, if the performers are worthy. You will note that we carry a standard ad in The Freeman also the New York Clipper, so no performer has any excuse about hard times. Pat Chappelle would like to hear from "Calvin Jackson." ```markdown ``` SHAW'S OPERA HOUSE OPELIKA, ALA. Now booking shows for this and next se 29thair3mojuly THE BUCKINGHAM The oldest, largest, strongest and the best The Performers and Musicians Want ten (10) first Dancers. Will send ticket to the right people. P. S.—For Sale, 10 new Market Parade Coats w WAN Two Pickaninnies to work with white w and Trombone, and be good Singers. Address TROCADERO THEATRE Popular--Sentiment Ma Mississippi Lou. My Liza Ann I Love My Licorice Baby The Shirt Waist Man The Bells of The Blue In Kentucky—(poem) by Hon. J. H. Mul Papa's Baby Boy In the Mountains of Kentucky She and I I Wish We'd Never Met There's No Other Girl Like You You Don't Have to Go Until Ten (Words and music by the celebr writer) Any of the above sent upon receipt of 25 sionals solicited. Address DEPF B. THE G Now booking shows for this and next season. W. E. SHAW, Proprietor, Opelka, Ala. 29thav8穆月ly The oldest, largest, strongest and the best Theatre South Can place immediately first-class Performers and Musicians Want ten (10) first-class girls quick. Must be good Singers and Dancers. Will send ticket to the right people, any part of United States. Address PAT CHAPPELLE, TAMPA, FL. P. S.-For Sale, 10 new Market Parade Coats with capes attached, yellow trimmed in black. Two Pickaninnies to work with white woman in Vaudeville; must play Cornet and Trombone, and be good Singers. State age and height and all particulars. Address H-H-HEDGES TROCADERO THEATRE, CHICAGO, ILL. Minstrels, Comedians and Singers. [Under the above headline will appear a series of articles concerning Negro celebrities of the past and present as they were in the past. In other articles will be critical as well as complimentary. We make this last remark because e colored folks generally wish to have their vanity tickled altogether instead of a stitch taken in their conceit now and in other Negro celebrities are to follow -Ed] They say "imitationis the sincerest flattery," or something to that effect. We don't know whether this phrase has been quoted correctly or not, because everybody, as a rule, gets his quotations wrong. As an illustration, we cite the many Biblical quotations used wrongly by writers and "The even tenor of their way" and "Large trees from little acorns grow," when these same should be, respectively, "The noiseless tenor of their way," as Mr. Gray really wrote, and "Mighty oaks from little acorns grow," as Mr. Somebody Else wrote. To our knowledge, we have seen one delightful imitation of Williams & Walker—that of Dan Avery and Charley Hart early in the spring at the Grand Opera House Indianapolis. Of Bert Williams the clever comedy critic on the Kansas City Journal has said, that out of every one hundred Negroes that go on the stage ninety-nine of them imagine they are comedians. Bert Williams is the hundredth Negro, according to the Journal man's way of thinking. Of the same man the Atchison (Kas.) Globe, quoted more extensively probably than any other country daily newspaper in the United States, says Bert Williams is the only Negro that can act the comical side of the Negro without overdoing him. Indeed, the Moromonic critic of Salt Lake City Tribune, who seldom has a good word for black performers, says of Williams and Walker, that they are the something new under the sun that has been so much talked about but never seen until they recently struck Uss with their "Sons of Ham." The Tribune further says that Williams and Walker are a whole show within themselves—a team that, for fun, can not be beaten. Perhaps the most surprising compliment given any comedian is that from "Chicot," of the New York Telegram, who is always cynically and cruelly severe in his dissertations on Negro performers—one of many evidences of which is his critique last winter of Margaret Scott, who, he claims, can't sing. "Chicot" is generally wrong, but when he says that Bert Williams is as good as any white comedian that struts Broadway, he is unquestionably right. White folks have claimed all along, with some degree of truth, that they can outdo the Negro in the asping of himself, but they now admit that they have stubbed their toes on Williams, who refuses to enter into horseplay or overdo his character for the plaudits of his patrons. Heis a natural born comedian, and he was born funny. And he could find no better partner to help him out in his fun making than George W. Walker, than whom no man looks sleek in evening dress. Williams was born in the Bermuda Islands and Walker in Lawrence, Kas, and formed a partnership in San Francisco. It used to be a synonym of ignorance when a Negro should proclaim himself a comedian. That is, people used to think that nobody but ignorant Negroes got on the stage and that those who were educated always found some other occupation than that of a minstrel, mimic or comedian. But some years ago they had their minds disabused of that idea when James Bland appeared Jason. W. E. SHAW, Proprietor, Opellka, Ala. HAM THEATRE Atre South Can place immediately first-class class girls quick. Must be good Singers and any part of United States. Address PAT CHAPPELLE, TAMPA, FLA. with capes attached, yellow trimmed in black. UNTED Woman in Vaudeville; must play Cornet State age and height and all particulars. H-H-HEDGES TRE, CHICAGO, ILL. Metal and Coon Songs: Geo. S. Pelzer ... 500 J. E. Pearce ... 500 M. Gumble ... 500 J. E. Pearce ... 500 M. Gumble ... 500 Milan; music by F. L. Bristor ... 500 D. L. Isaacs ... 500 J. E. Pearce ... 500 M. H. Rosenfeld ... 500 M. Gumble ... 500 tited colored song Lowen M. Lawson ... 500 DENTS Correspondence with profes- CEO. R. JENNINI CO. 105 and 107 West 4th St., CINCINNATI, O. on the stage, though Bland was newly appreciated. Bob Cole is to unknow what Jim Bland was to us then—a thoroughly educated comedian. We need educated comedians the same we need educated mechanics or educated farmers. They seem to get along much better and easier than the other kind and we are sure they do better work. Bob Cole is from an educated family and was born and reared in Atlanta, Ga., where he has a sister or two sisters, we believe, teaching in Atlanta University. Ever since Cole appeared with the Sissieretta Jones company his impersonation of the tramp has been that of an intelligent man, that of a modest man, for it is well known to all persons to whom the English tongue is intelligible that ignorance knows no modesty. While having no voice of melodious ministry (and, in fact, very few comedians have) Bob Cole emphasizes a coon song as well as any man on the stage. Nearly if not all of his songs are of what is called the "higher class," probably because there is less of "ma honey," "ma baby" or "ma woman" in them than in those written by such men as Irving Jones. If comedy is ever to be "elevated" by colored men in the sense that Willie Collier went from farce into the legitimate, its elevation must come through such representatives as Bob Cole. But despite the fact that they are saying the coco song, and that sort of comedy conceit, is on the wane, come indications that we shall have many years of it yet. And that means that Bob Cole will stay right where he is because there is more money for him in that sort of thing than in the "legitimate." We have it that God gives a man talent and the people afterward give him fame, but not infrequently all of us get the word "capability" confounded with "talent" and "notoriously" with "fame." After Irving Jones became notoriously by having [written "Get Your Money's Worth," "Let Me Bring My Clothes Home," etc, the people pronounced him famous, and he has gone on the loud tenor of his way ever since, grinding out coon conceits with a fecund mind which might be envied by Chas. K. Harris, who works off two or three sentimental spasms a day. And Jones is never in so felticious a frame of mind as when he is "composing." But we have no doubt that Jones has made money from his products, and the Negro has so few avenues open to him from which to make it that we are glad the Rag-time Millionaire has bagged some of the coin of the realm. Jones goes abroad in August, having been booked solidly through the British provinces. And we hope he is just as successful in the provinces as when he first began to distort his face and contort his body while a member of Jack's Creoles. Anyway, we have an idea that it won't be long until he shall have become notoriously prominent abroad. Charley Johnson's rise has been rapid and we hope his descent won't be like that of a man falling from a parachute through the circumambient air. Johnson's home is Minneapolis and several years, before he met Miss Luella Burbridge (Dora Dean) of this city, was a bell boy in the Coates House, Kansas City, Mo. He made his first hit while with Jack's Creoles and his stock has never depreciated in value. He and his wife are now touring the Old World. Jesse Shipp as a playwright and as a performer, formerly with Cole & Johnson and latterly with Williams & Wa'ker; Burt Grant as Irving Jones partner; Bob Kelley as "Silas Green," formerly with Cole & Johnson have all left an impress on the minds of their admirers which we shall speak of some other time. I. MCOORKER. ```markdown ``` TOM THE TATTLER. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. THOUGHT TABLET. When you sometimes find in books advice or example that you think may be of service, you take care to copy and consult it as an oracle. Do as much for the good of your soul. Engrave in your memory, and even write down, the counsels and precepts that you hear or read; then, from time to time, study the little collection, which you will not prize the less that you have made it all yourself.—Charlotte M. Yonge. We must beg the reader's pardon for not giving him his "thought tablet" last week. We had it all carefully prepared and done up, but through some inadvertency we failed to deliver it. 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Wiley as to the Status of The Work: "We Hope Soon to Prove to the World that Negro Labor can be Successfully Trained and Utilized in Cotton Manufacture. After Store Experience and Careful Study of the Problem in the Best New England Mills, We are Confident That With Discipline, Careful Sense vision and Foreight, the Negro Youth of Texas Will Prove as Capable, Competent and Reliable Cotton Mill Labor as there is in America. We call these "thought tabets." To take them it is not necessary to dissolve them in water; just mix them with a little brains, and you will get the result desired That was a daring landlord who "raised" Russel Sage's rent. It is a wonder that Russel did not retaliate by buying New York and everybody in it. A good story concerning Congressman Finley is going the rounds of the newspapers. The Congressmau positively has no ear for music, and makes no secret of the matter. A ragtime pianist and Paderewski are the same to him—just noise producers. A friend of his, after much importunting, finally gained his consent to attend a concert with him. After the singing of a familiar tune, his friend said to him, "I know you know what that is." NEW CENTURY COTTON M Statement by J. E. Wiley as the gro Labor can be Successfully Trained Study of the Problem in the Best vision and Foresight, the Negro Labor as there is in America. "I don't," said the Congressman, "what is it?" "Why," said his friend, "that is America." "Which one," replied the Congressman, "North or South?" THE TRUTH. The teacher had been giving some talk in physical geography, and had just finished her explanation of the causes that made the seasons change, when, to see if the class was profiting by her instructions, she asked: "How many seasons are there?" up shot the hand of a small boy. "How many are there, Tommy?" "Three hundred and sixty-five," responded Tommy. "What!" exclaimed the teacher half surprised and half angry. "Explain yourself, Tommy," she shouted. "There are 365 days in the year. You say a season is marked by a change in the weather. Here the weather changes every day, so there must be 365 seasons." The teacher went to her chair, which was quite a way back, and sat down. And, speaking of the weather, it is about as hard to guess what kind of weather to-morrow will be, as it is for the policy player to pick the three coveted numbers which would bring such consolation to his bosom. The other day from 10 a. m. to 1 p. m. we had spring weather; from 1 to 4 p. m. it was summer-like; from 4 to 6 p. m. we had autumn; and at 6 p. m. winter set in. As we only own one suit of clothes, you can see how much discomfort we underwent. Man makes the calendar and God makes the weather. In no other two fields of activity are God and man at such variance. Although we own only the one suit referred to, we take all advantages of the weather we can. It matters not how spring-like or summer-like the weather may be when we leave home, we never do so without sticking gloves and earmuffs in our pocket. If the weather does not cease its vagaries it will not be a rare thing for the papers to tell about a man freezing to death, and one becoming overheated within a few hours of each other. Some people ascribe sex to the weather. They call it feminine because it is so changeable. But, as for ourselves, we would not so "any moment's leisure siander." Women, I will admit, are quite prone --- FUNERAL CAR OF PEOPLE'S UNDERTAKING CO., DALLAS, TEXAS. to change their minds. The same woman at five minutes to 12 o'clock and at 12 o'clock is not the same. There is a vast difference. When the mind changes the person changes. This may be soup house philosophy, but it is good philosophy just the same. In those five minutes a woman has changed her mind so many millions of times that it is absolutely impossible for her at 12 o'clock to tell you where her mind was at five minutes to 12. But, with all these changes in the feminine mind, there is no comparison to be made. While the woman is making one change the weather has made a thousand, so I cannot see the reason for calling the weather feminine, or in any way comparing it with those darling creatures the first of whom left the Garden of Eden at the same time with Adam. A burglar was recently caught in the act of breaking in J, Pierpont Morgan's house. I wonder if he expected to find it full of trusts, one or two of which he might "swipe." GRAMMAR. A homely theme I will confess, but on that account none the less important about which to write. Grammar had its beginning with Adam, although it may have been a long while after his time before its rules were discovered and it became a science. BY COTTON MILL, DALLAS, TEXAS, REAL to the Status of The Work:—"We Hope Named and Utilized in Cotton Manufacture New England Mills. We are Confident Youth of Texas Will Prove as Capable Grammar has been taught by teachers from the time "the memory of man runneth not to the contrary," until the present time. In all the w de realm of knowledge there is none that is of greater importance than grammar. From the time we begin our first lispings until the chattering speech of old age, it has us in its bounds. It is true that there are those who all their life violate its laws just as there are transgressors against human laws, while again there are others who try to live grammatically. In these days of marvelous progress there seems to be less heed paid to grammar than of yore. Ungrammaticalness has grown to such alarming proportions that it is almost an epidemic. In the whirl of progress grammar remeets to be shelved completely. As an evidence of the great laxity in things grammatical, one of our great institutions of learning recently made a knowledge of grammar and spelling necessary to the receiving of a diploma. FUNERAL CAR OF PEOPLE'S UN Other schools are fast following in its wake. This was necessary, for it was found to be that although the graduates of these formidable schools of learning knew knowledge that would stagger the ordinary man, their grammar, on which all this vast learning reposed, was nothing better than this ordinary man's, and in many instances not nearly so good. They could go to the skies and chase infinity until infinity could be chased no further; they could write profound theses in Latin and Greek; they could literally do wonderful things in all branches of this advanced learning, but could not write a clean, grammatical sentence. Those seven, vital parts of speech, noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, conjuno- ```markdown ``` tion and preposition, were the rocks on which their barks of learning would founder. Judging from the profound neglect in which this necessary and beautiful science of grammar is held, one would form the conclusion that they on account of their vast learning could acquire it by intuition. The figure 1 is a small figure, but it must be learned before we can appreciate 1,000,-000. So it is with grammar; it may seem humble and commonplace, but it must be learned before we can properly reap the benefits of the "cologies." Grammar as it is taught in the schools nowadays is only theoretical. Practical grammar does not seem to be even thought of. If the pupil can answer enough questions to pass his examination, that will do, although he may have even made grammatical mistakes in answering them. Paradoxical as it may seem, those who do the teaching of grammar are the worst grammarians I am speaking now of the practical side. The text books, too, used in our schools rather hinder, I think, than help the student to a working knowledge of grammar. All of them seem to have been written simply to give the student a theoretical knowledge of the language. Theoretical grammar is good, but practical grammar is so much better. I would not care if I did not know how to define an adverb properly so ADY AUGUST 1ST, Soon to Prove to the World that Ne- ture. After Some Experience and Carsta That With Discipline, Careful Super- e, Competent and Reliable Cotton Mill long as I know when and where to use it in a sentence. Example is more powerful than precept. Many of our grammarians in their attempt to lay down the rules of language, violate those rules, and by their example teach the reverse of what they are trying to teach by precept. To show that this is no idle statement, the following is taken from a grammar of extensive circulation: "Two negatives destroy one another." "The more important rules, definition and observations, and which are therefore the most proper to be committed to memory, are printed with a large type." "Almost all the irregularities in the construction of any language have risen from the ellipsis of some words which were originally inserted in the sentence and made it regular." There was no hunting in selecting these ungrammatical passages, but I simply took them as they came. There was one whole page I would like to DERTAKING CO., DALLAS, TEXAS. have given here, but on account of its length, could not. It is one mass of errors and confusion. There are so many superfluous and meaningless "its," that they seem to have been shaken from a pepper-box full of "its." There are three very gross errors, consisting of misplaced relatives. May God help the child whose lot it is to get his "English undefiled" from that source. The writer, in the language of the sweet girl graduate, used to be "simply awful" in his grammar, despite the fact that he had committed old Harvey to memory, and could give you every definition in it. My head was full of grammar, but it did not reach my --- BUNGLEY BROOKS 1874 COLORED HIGH SCHOOL, FORT WORTH, TEXAS. May 11th. Mrs. William Hines is spending the week in Cincinnati. Dudley Loving and Inez Stafford were in Anderson last week. Charley Griggsby was in Cincinnati on Sunday, May 11th. Wm. Brooks of Elkart was visiting relatives here last week. Mrs. William Dudley and Clara Dudley spent last week in Indianapolis. Mrs. John Hines and daughter, Miss Nanny Hamby and Miss Robby King were in Cincinnati on Sunday, May 11th. Ed George of Indianapolis spent Sunday, May 11th, mingling with friends. Among those who graduate, from the high school this week are John Hodge and Thomas Grissom. The oration subject by Mr. Hodge was "Growth of Freedom;" Mr. Grissom. "Progress of the American Negro." A cantata was given last week at the Second Baptist church by Miss Nany Hamby. It was represented by young ladies, representing the seven stars, which proved to be an elaborate affair. The proceeds went to the church. TWO BOOKS IN ONE History of the Negro Race and History of the Negro Soldiers in the EAGER ROACE. Introduction: Beginning of Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut, New York and New Jersey, and other colonies. Negro soldiers in Revolution War of 1812. Efforts for freedom. Liberation. Struck for freedom. Anti-lavy agitation. Battle of the Banks. The War of 1812. Around, Petersburg. T e Crater. Settlement, 1865-68. Progress since freedom. Racial progress. Some noted Negroes. 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She is a living phrenologist, palmist and a natural born clairvoyant to which thousands will testify. She is a God send to our country—born with a gift that no one can dictate. Tell you every incident of your and present life and put you on the success both financially and physically if you will only heed her instructions; I know when the one I love had gone I knew not am the learned at once, and today I am his dear wife. A LADY of Fort Gibson, Ind. T. Madame, I feel it my duty to do this for you are all you advertise. Just think my husband and I have been separated 2 years; I called on you in September and in a week's return and married me, and I can't punish you too much. Ladies that are heart-breaking, trouble, love affairs and bad luck until it will be black; call or write to this dear lady, she will do you good; she will tell you to trust God and she will do the balance, and she will. A LADY of Rossland, B. C. Dear Sisters and Brothers—Call on her when you can, be please to meet you and will when ever you wish to. She devotes her entire time for the welfare of the people believing God will reward her. She will make your very soul clad to hear sigh of heaven for she writes such soul searching letters, tells you how to make home. Please always enclose stamp for answer. Here, you see she looks today and a bride three weeks. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER looking the picture of health and his constituents are all glad to see him back again. Senator Tillman said at a public meeting in South Carolina a few days ago: "The new constitution adopted in 1895 has eliminated for the present the Negro majority. But the number eligible to vote is constantly increasing." Here we have the admission of one of the worst Negro haters in the South that they are steadily advancing in educational qualifications for citizenship. Prof. Helle Miller of Howard University contributes to education a valuable article on Scales of Denominate Units. This is another evidence of the fact that however much Negro intellect may be decried and disparaged by von populi it is recognized and appreciated by educational and literary journals of the highest class, published by white men. Those who now sneer at Negro intellect fail to see what an exposure of their own ignorance they are making. They know not what to do. Miss D. Andree White, of Tennessee, is a oieer eloctionist. Miss White recites her own compositions only. Her manner on the stage and style of reciting shows that she has justly won the reputation accorded her. She makes the originality of her compositions show up in a much better way than by reciting the works of others. Miss Maggle V. Fernandez is among the bright graduates from the senior, English class of the New Orleans, La., University, whose commencement exercises begin, Monday evening May 26. The editor of The Freeman regrets his inability to be present as requested by invitation; thanks to the courtesy of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Kersands. Dr. L. Parohman, physician and surgeon of Irene, Ark., is not only postmaster and merchant of that town but has the only up-to date drug store there B.Square's Blusters The Washington correspondent of the New York "Age" informs us that the Crumpacker Resolution is dead. In view of the fact that he is upon the national legislative battlefield, his opinion demands more than a passing notice. He says: Rights of Race Slaughtered in House of its Friends. It is a patent fact that the Negro must henceforth hew out his own salvation—educationally, politically, industrially and financially. The American Congress has no direct interest in the welfare of the race. Only individual members can expect succor or aid from our national legislature, and our real friends in either branch of Congress are few and far between. The Crumpacker bill, destined to rebuke Southern election methods by reducing Southern representation in Congress, has been sacrificed to insure the passage of the Cuban reciprocy or "sugar" bill. Overtures to this effect were made by Republican Congressmen from the North and East, where sugar is held in higher esteem than Negro votes. The Western Republicans have abandoned hope of securing the passage of the Crumpacker bill and it is safe to assume that the resolution will be allowed a long, peaceful, and uninterested sleep in the committee on rules. As foreshadowed in a previous letter, the sudden demise of the Crumpacker bill is not unexpected. The hostile attitude of Southern Democrats and apparent apathy of many Northern Republicans toward the political interests of the Negro gives but little hope for the enactment of any Congressional legislation advancing the interests of the race. The questions with, naturally presents itself to the thinking Negro is: "What are we going to do about the matter?" "What will we do?" "What can we do?" --- I will answer ONE of the questions. What we can (but perhaps will not do) is to arouse a feeling among the white Republican voters of the North and West, by showing them that a disloyal white Democrat, or his son or grandson residing in the South, has ten votes in Congress to the Northern loyal white man, his son or grandson, and ask him what HE is going to do about it. Again this fall we can try (a hard job) to arouse the colored voters in the North and West, to action; we can school them not to vote for any candidate (in close districts where our vote counts) who will not vote for the Crumpacker bill. The situation is grave and needs decided action at once. for any candi- here our vote for the Crum- n is grave and dence. PILES Of any form removed without our use of a knife. No inconvenience respe- while you sleep. A posi- tive guarantee given with I hereby acknowledge the receipt of a letter from Mr. W. H. Lewis of Waco, Tex , and will answer the same in a few days. What has become of the other members of The Freeman's Round Table? To-wit: Dr. J. H. Henderson, Bro. Thompson of Washington; Bro. Brook of New York City; Bro. "Tattler" of Chicago? "If not, why not?" The present sad condition of the American Negro—a condition worse than that of "before the war" needs the aid of all the race's best thinkers and workers are one or the other? If either act!! Don't forget to renew your subscription to "The Freeman" as this year's Freeman will be the brightest and best of all of its bright years of work for the race. B. SQUARE. Des Moines, Iowa Special.—Mr. K. J. Hamilton, manager of the May Solree dance club gave their annual ball on the 14th inst at Cycling Hall on Locust headquarter for Rights of Pythias' UNIFORMS AND PARAPHA- NALIA. United Brothers of Friendship, Knights of Friendship, Palatine Guards and Knights of or. Specialty in U. B. F., costumes and regallias. General ors of colored Societies, Banners, Flags and Badges. Chas. Svensen. Court St. Cincinnati, Ohio. Headquarter for Knights of Pythias' UNIFORMS AND PARAPHA- NALIA. United Brothers of Friendship, Knights of Friendship, Palatine Guards and Knights of Tabor. Specialty in U. B. F., costumes and regalias. General outfitters of colored Societies, Banners, Flags and Badges. Chas. Svensen. 20 Court St. Cincinnati, Ohio. G. U. O. of O. F., furnished with all trappings and uniforms. ll Set You My Conditions are so Slight that I Will Set You Up In Business My Conditions are so Slight that They Come Within the Reach of All. I WANT you to write to me and send me your name and address on a postal card. I am in a position to put you in the way of making more money in one day than you can make in one month at the ordinary vocations of life. I don't care how well you may be doing or how good the job is that you already hold. I know when you get my reply to your postal card that you will give up everything and work for me. If you will only do as I shall tell you, and follow the instructions that I shall give you, you will be your own "Boss," and sit at your own desk in your own office. This is no fake, but a true and honest chance that I offer to every man or woman, black or white. I make no discrimination as to color, race, or condition. If you are willing to work, I am willing to help you on to independence. This is the chance of your lifetime. Do not delay; send me your name and address to-day, and I will send you a valuable present. Write to— 1700 LUCAS AVE. A Proclamation To the Readers of this Great Paper, The Freeman Know All Men bv these Presents--Greeting: Whereas Storms, Tornados, Droughts, Floods, and divers evils have devastated the country, and whereas money is scarce and bread is dear, and whereas we desire to show our appreciation for the patronage so bountifully bestowed upon us by the noble readers of this great paper; therefore, be it known to all who shall read this Proclamation that, until further notice, we shall send to all who shall send us their name and address on a postal card a full size package of OZONO, free of all charges, and not one cent to pay for this great King of all Hair Tonics, which removes the curl from the hair and gives it length, lustre and beauty, thus enabling anyone to arrange the hair in any desired style or fashion. And whereas we send you this OZONO, King of all Hair Tonics and Hair Straighteners, to prove its superior merits, now be it known that we send no sample, but a full size package free. Therefore, write your name and address plainly, so that you may receive the OZONO without delay and send your letter quickly, as this great chance will not last forever. Address— Manufacturing Chemists. Notes. William T. Martin, street. The program included a gran prize waltz between six couple, namely: Mr. Jack Rogers and Mrs Johnson; L Wheeler and Mrs S. Stanton; L Rivers and Miss B. Lent; H. Seymore and Miss M. Mines; Mr. Bais and Miss Lille Carr. The winners and ace Rogers, 1st prize; Lee Wheeler, 2nd. The prizes consisted of $10 in gold Floor manager John McClain. Judges, Mr. Henderson and others. A good time was had until 130. ONE dollar by mail. Clark Medical Co. Price One burgh. Pa. Money refunded in case of failure. Write today for treaties on this disease. Medical advice free to all who write. SANTAL MIDY In 48 hours Gonorrhea, and discharges from the urinary or genital tract. Capsules without inconvenience. Price $1. of ALL Druggists, or F.O. Box 2081, New York. NOT ONE CENT TO PAY! GLOSSINE THE WONDER QUEEN OF ALL HAIR TONICS FOR SECTIONS 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 FREE of CHARGE, which will prove you that if you write your name and address on a postal card and mail promptly to CONTINENTAL CHEMICAL CO., ST. LOUIS, MO. Cultivate Your Hair and Complexion by the Great French System BEFORE AFTER CHEVELINE. The Wonder of the World; you have only to wash your HAIR once with it and behold it is Soft, Straight and Glossy. Our improved Medicated Hair Grower, or Scalp Cleaner is an unexcelled a ricket b promoting the growth of the hair, even on the temples where the hair is often very scant. It also removes Dandruff and impurities from the scalp. Price. $1.00 per bottle or two bottles for $1.50. We now hair with M. Macaw wet scalp. With the hair of our improved Nutritive Pomade should be used in connection with the Medical Hair Grower. If your hair is fading or turning gray, order Hair Grower No. 2, it will restore the color. Mme Turner's Mystic Face Bleach is the only bleach on the market that removes liver spots, b backheads, freckles, eczema and all blemishes in 8 or 10 days. It is suitable for small pox plex are greatly diminished by Mystic Face Bleach, and the skin is made at least two shades fairer. It gives the complexion clear, soft and youthful tenderness which causes even the aged to appear youthful. Price $1.00 Always use Mme. Turner's Complexion Soap. If you are suffering with any liver trouble that will keep up a bad comp exion order Celery Tea. Price 25 cents. MME M. C. TURNER'S Beautifying Parlors, 1302 Canal t. NEW ORLEANS, LA. DR E DUVAL COLLEY'S ESTABLISHED 1897 437 PIONEER ST., CINCINATI, O. Write far rates. All kind of operations successfully performed. Now is the best time per rations while the weather is not hot. Dr. Colley's Ounum Curement $2.00 per bottle. THE FREEMAN THE Advertisers' Friend and the Peoples ST. LOUIS, MO. 310 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Va New Happenings An Interesting Window Exhibit Lower Prices for Scotch Madras A Tale of Tub Suits Pongee Parasols La Greque Correts have been especially successful. Women's tailors throughout the country recommend them, and prominent singers have dived in unified indulgence. A Window Exhibition shows both La Greque Lattice and La Greque Belt Corsets with and without supporters. Sizes 17 to 24 are shown—a departure from the conventional corset display. Sixty-five pieces of Scotch Madras are included in the mark down, all of them 32 inch goods; 25c quality 19c; 35c grade 29c, and 45c kind 35c a yard. We shan't go into detail regarding the newer Shirtwais or Tub Suits—a picture is unsatisfactory, and anyhow there are too many of them. Pretty Suits may be had for as little as $49.88, and by dollar steps upward. L.S.AYRES & CO. "Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods." ..CITY NOTES.. See C. A. Bassett's fine line of photo graphs. Miss Louise Taylor, of Cincinnati, is in the city visiting Mrs. Loss Moss. Dr. Grandison of Chicago, Ill., is in the city, the guest of Rev. Gilliam. Mrs. Wm. M. Lewis, who has been somewhat indisposed, is rapidly recovering. Mrs. Pearl Mazeek of Louisville, Ky., was visiting friends in the city last Sunday. Important news items will be received at The Freeman office. Telephone No. 2880 new. Mrs. Mary E. Johnson, 1316 Delaware street, has gone to Winthrop, Mass., for the summer. Ezra Roberts sang a solo at Wayman Chapel last Sunday evening; he was well received. Rev. R. R. Downs preached the sacramental sermon for Rev. Thompson last Sunday afternoon. Prof. S. O. Johnson of the Normal school, Louisville, Ky., was the guest of Prof. W. H. Huffman, Sunday. Mr. J. E. Moreland, international secretary of the Y. M. C. A., is in the city looking after association affairs. W. Allison Sweeney is in Chicago for an indefinite time, a guest of his sister, Mrs. Capt. R. P. Roots, 3632 Dearborn street. A concert was given at St. Paul A. M. E. church on Tuesday evening, to a large audience. A choice program was rendered. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bohannon of Louisville, Ky., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wilson, Cushing street, last Sunday. Mrs. Mande Taylor and Miss Lillian Morris of Louisville, Ky., were in the city last Sunday visiting their brother, Wm. Morris. The Y. M. C. A. will meet at Blackford-st. church next Sunday afternoon. Prof. Damon will play and Mrs. Lucretia Knox will sing. Why be Sick? After Fifty Years of Constant Study Dr. J. M. Peebles, of Battle Creek, Mich., Has Perfected a Treatment That Gives Hope to Every Sufferer. Write for His Valuable Book which Fx- plains Fully this Wonderful Treatment. Test the Treatment Free! "A Message of Hope" is the title of this wonderful book which is truly a message of hope to a fierce man. It reveals the greatest system of treating disease known to the sex i- ndividual, and makes the impossi- bilities of yester- day the realities of to-day. So sure is the Dr. that the treatment will cure all chronic suffer- ers that no he has in- structed the Institute of which he is. Hope" is the title of this wonderful book which is truly a message of hope to all a fering in life. It is the greatest system of treating diseases known to the scientist and makes the impossibilities of yester-day the realities of today. So sure is the treatment will cure all chronic sufferers that he has instructed the Institute of which he is Freeman several days treatment absolutely free, just to demonstrate to them that health within their grasp. If you are in poor health Message Office, Mines Institute of Health, Lek, Battle Creek, Michigan A 27 stating your troubles, that they may prepare a special treatment to fit your exact condition. They will also send you their book Message Office, Mines Institute of Health, Wonderful system of treatment and a full diagnosis of your case with their professional advice. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. SYPHILIS CURED FREE The Remedy is Sent Absolutely Free to Every Man or Woman Sending Name and Address. A celebrated Indiana Physician has discovered the most wonderful cure for Syphilis or Blood Poison ever known. It quickly cures all forms of the disease, including mouth, sore throat, copper colored spots, chanres, ulcerations on the body and in hundreds of cases where the hair a d eyebrows had fallen out and the whole skin was a mass of bolls, pimples and scabs. A specific has come to mind that changed the whole body by a clean, perfect condition of physical health. William McGraph, 40 Guilford street, Buffalo N. Y., says: "I am a well man to day where a treatment doctor was able to wipe off pimples and failed to cure me of syphilis. I was rid of my sores and my skin become smooth and natural in two weeks, and after completing the treatment there was no sore or pimple on my body, and to day I am absolutely well. I give you permission to use my name and I will answer all inquiries from suffering men. Wayne brings so res of sufferers seeking this new and marvelous cure and to enable those who cannot travel to realize what a truly marvelous work is possible. This is the only treatment that cures send free to every sufferer a free trial package of the remedy so that everyone can cure them serves in the privacy of their own home. This is the most terrible of all disheases. Address the State Medical Institute, 8673 Elektron Building in New York. Do not hesitate to write at once and the free trial package will be sent sealed in plain package. FINANCIAL MONKEY One dollar when you need it is worth ten when you don't. If you haven't saved it—come to us. You can buy it from us, amount from $5.00 up—on your furniture, plow, horses, wagons, fixtures or any kind of personal property. You will be surprised how little it will cost. You will be surprised how little it will cost you. You can pay us back in weekly, monthly or any way to suit yourself. Everything confidential. You will get fair, honest dealing if you borrow from us. THE MOST REASONABLE FIRM THE MOST RELIABLE FIRM Come in and talk it over. EAST MARKET ST. MORTGAGE LOAN CO., Room 205 Law Building. 134 E. Market st. Old phone 2983 And advance you more money also. Come in and talk it over with us. You will be surprised if we cheaply or ready money can be borrowed or better than troubling friends. You will think so, too. MONEY LOADED ON FURNITURE Plans, organs, horses, wagons, etc., from 1 to 12 months; no removal of goods; and we will say positively our rates are still as they always are. We offer easy payments, fair dealing and honest treatment, we have always been held up as the "standard." Indianapolis Mortgage & Loan Street, Indianapolis, block, 147 E. Market street Indianapolis, Do you suffer with corns? If so, you want our Egyptian Corn Cure for the painless cationation of Corns. You can cut it requiring. Enough for 20 corns for 19c. Indianapolis Specialty Co. 1532 Martindale Ave., Indiana, inds. IL. $5 A DAY Why work for a more livi- ing when you can easily corn $5 a day for you own your locality. Our plan and complete instructions by return mail for $25 in silver. AGENTS WANTED to sell sugar; 500 cents sweeten a cup of coffee. Agents are making from $3.00 to $7.00 per day. We give exclusive territory and liberal terms. Sample of agents' sweeten a cup of coffee. Agents Specialty Co. 1532 Martindale Avenue, Indiana, inds. $10 Cash paid per 1000 for used stamps. Send 10c for pr i e list paid. A. Scott, Cohoes, N. Y. $8 Paid Per 100 for Distributing Samples of Washing fluid. Send 8c stamp. A. W. Scott, Cohoes, N. Y. New Orleans, May 24 —Cotton steady, Sales, 1,725 bales. Ordinary, 7.15-16; good ordinary, 8.7-16; low middling, 8.13-16; middling, 9.9c; Receipts, 818 bales; stock, 14,788 bales. New Orleans, May 26 —Cotton steady, Sales, 1,500 bales. Ordinary, 7.15-16; good ordinary, 8.7-16; low middling, 8.13-16; middling, 9.9c; good middling, 9.9-16; middling fair, 10.9c; Stock, 145 bales. New Orleans, May 28 —Cotton —Spot closed quiet and steady; middling uplands, 9.9-16; middling gulf, 9.13-16. Sales, 3,555 bales. NEW ORLEANS May 27 —Cotton steady, Sales, 1,800 bales. Ordinary, 7.15-16; good ordinary, 8.7-16; low middling, 8.13-16; middling, 9.9c; Receipts, 1,874 bales; stock, 14,922 bales. New York, May 27 —Spot cotton closed firm, 1-16 lower; middling uplands, 9.9c; middling gulf, 9.9c. Sales, 3,524 bales. rooms at 318 E. Sixteenth street, where they will open an exchange for women's work and an employment agency. The object of the exchange is to provide a place for the sale of articles of food and needlework prepared by women of the race. All articles placed on sale subject to the approval of competent judges. Persons desirous of consigning goods or placing their names on the employment list may apply to Mrs. Susie Porter, chairman of board of managers, or Mrs. Addle Jones, secretary of club. Due notice of opening will be given. Copies of the Walters' Manuel can be secured in Hot Springs, Ark., from The Freeman representative, Henry Foster, 5 Sparrow street. --- Mrs. Gertrude Hill read a well prepared paper before the Wayman Chapel audience last Sunday evening, subject, "Little Things." A grand picnic will be given by the American Doves of Protection Lodges Nos. 1 and 4 at Armstrong Park, Friday, July 4, 1902. J. W. Evans, secretary of the Y. M. C. A., gave a talk at Wayman Chapel last Sunday evening, subject, "How to Reach Young Men." Dr. Grandison of Chicago, Ill., gave a humorous lecture at Simpson Chapel on Wednesday night entitled "What's the Matter With Sambo?" Rev. E. Hall, of DuQuoin, Ill., is in the city, the guest of Revs. Farrell and Lott. From here he will go to Peoria and Bloomington, Ill. The annual sermon to the American Doves of Protection Lodges Nos. 1 and 4 will be preached at Simpson Chapel Sunday by Rev. E. L. Gilliam. The Colored Women's Business club will meet at their rooms, 318 E. Sixteenth street, Tuesday evening, June 3. All members are requested to be present. S. A. Coleman will give an exhibition of his art work at the Corinthian Baptist church next Wednesday evening. He has quite a collection of oil paintings. Smith Crawford, who had for so many years been janitor of Bethel A. M. E. church, died last Friday. His funeral was preached by Dr. Downs last Sunday. The White Rose Army, Co. I, gave an entertainment at Simpson Chapel last Wednesday night. A program was rendered which pleased the audience very much. The May festival given at Simpson Chapel under the management of Mrs. Lucretia E. Knox was one of the best musicals given in Indianapolis for some time. Remember children's day at Allen Chapel Sunday week. The able advice to the children will be given by the Hon. G. L. Knox, who is wonderfully admired by them. Mr. Geo. L. Knox surprised his many friends, last week, by appearing in a new role. He sang a solo at Simpson Chapel on Wednesday night, May 21. He was well received. The Progressive Social club met with Mrs. Flora Hase, 930 E. Seventeenth street, Thursday afternoon. They will meet with Mrs. Sarah Howard, 1012 Nineteenth street, next Thursday afternoon. Rev. Coleman, pastor at Franklin, Ind., A. M. E. church, will have charge of the services at Allen Chapel to-morrow (Sunday.) The new pastor will arrive and take charge of the church Sunday week. J. W. Evans, of the Y. M. C. A., is conducting a great chorus of about seventy-five voices. He contemplates appearing before the public the latter part of June. The musicale will be in the interest of the Y. M. C. A. Joseph H. Broyles is making preparation to engage in the fish business. He has dealt in fish on a small scale heretofore, but he now will go in the business with the expectation of making it his permanent occupation. Mr. Broyles is generally known. A series of sermons, beginning Sunday morning, June 1, at the Second Christian church on "Some of the Perils of the Church." The following topics will be discussed: Ostentation, Priest craft, the church problem of finance, Lord's day, desecration, intemperance. Whereas, The A. M. E. Ministers' Meeting and suburbs of Indianapolis note with pleasure the efforts on the part of the mayor to suppress all lawlessness, that we unanimously endorse his action and ever stand ready to give him our hearty support. L. W. Rattliffe, president'; R R Downs, secretary. Mrs. Cassy Jackson, president of the Women's Home Missionary Society of the Indianapolis district, was agreeably surprised on the night after her birthday, Monday night. A party of ladies belonging to this society, and some of her friends, led by Mrs. Carrie Ross, took possession of her house while she was away. When she returned she found her parlor crowded. All were highly entertained, and after refreshments had been served, each member of the party made a short speech, closing with a quotation. The Rev. Mr. Chambers led with a well appointed selection. Prof. A. M. Damon, who has been conducting a violin studio in Chicago, and teaching in several of the leading colleges of that city, is in the city, where he expects to conduct a school of music. Mr. Damon is a musician of acknowledged ability, a graduate and a musical enthusiast. He has also studied under such men as Theodore Thomas and other noted professors. For five years he was in charge of the "violin" at a college in northern Illinois. The zither is among the instruments played by Prof. Damon. He has appeared in public several times, proving the good opinions of him in his many testimonials. He is a wizard of the bow. Indianapolis welcomes him. The Colored Women's Business club, recently organized in this city for the purpose of encouraging business among the women and the race, have secured THE ILLUSTRATIONS ABOVE PLAINLY SHOW WHAT THIS GRAND DISCOVERY WILL DO. FINANCIAL EVERYBODY NEEDS MONEY NOW WE LOAN YOU MONEY TO PAY YOUR BILLS. Corns $ .005 A Piece. THE MARKET Cotton. 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. Gray & Gribben DEALERS IN Dlamonds, Watches, Clocks, Jewelry and Silverware. ELWOOD SANDS, LOCAL AGENT. Goods Sold on Time or for Cash. He cordially solicits colored patronage. All Terms Confidential. 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. 317-821 West Michigan Street, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Old Phone main 2997 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. 305 W. Washington St. Richard Singleton "Rich" for short. Everycody knows him, Dealer in CIGARS and TOBACCO, SOFT DRINKS. Billiard and Pool 514 INDIANA AVE., INDIANAPOLIS. Give Him a Call. $25-In Gold-$25 We will pay the above amount for the largest Caladium Leaf or (Elephant Ear) September 1st. Each person wishing to contest must register with us. THE VAIL SEED CO. 150 N. Delaware Street. CHAS. PARKER Formerly with A. J. Treat & Son, now with Chas. Butterworth. The Tailor 36 East Ohio Street. $7.00 Trousers at $6.00 $6.00 Trousers at $5.00 $22.00 Suits now $20.00 SPRING STYLES now ready. We solicit your patronage. Suits, $18.00 up and Trousers from $5.00 up. Old Phone 4121. Stokes' Pharmacy COR. 14TH AND MILL STS. Pure Drugs. School Supplies. Cigars and Tobacco. Ice Cream Soda. Sundries, &c F. A. STOKES, M. D., Ph. D. Prop. Shining Parlors 138 N. Illinois Street. LADIES SERVED POLITELY. The Old Bargain SHOP For BARGAINS. YOUR OLD GOODS WANTED. Furniture bought and sold at 427 Indiana Avenue. ROBERT R. BARON. Sundries, Expert Repairing, Enameling, Brazing, Nickeling. Wheels built to order. Good second hand Wheels from $2,00 up. We call for and deliver work promptly. Phone, green 780. 313 INDIANA AVE. Flanner & Buchanan 320 N: Illinois St., bet.New York and Vermont St BEST SERVICE FAIR PRICES SmoketheTROPHY SmoketheTROPHY The Leading 5c Cigar in Not 10c goods but just as good. Clark Burton's Indianapolis, Ind. E. L. DONOHU Photographs Enlarged Photographs Enlarged My Studio is no come. Agents price list. Edward H. L. Ha 309 D L. WEISKOPF, President SANFORD WOLFE, Vice Pres. L. ROSENTHAL CRYSTAL SPRING Capital Stock $250 DISTILL FINE W BRANCH OFFICES: New York, 5 James Slip (Temporary) Chicago, 607, 608, 609 Boyce B'ldg. Louisville, Mellwood & Frankfort Aves. Not 100 goods but just as good. Leading seller at Greathouse's and Clark Burton's Indianapolls, Ind. E. L. DONOHUE, Agent, 1706 N. New Jersey Street Photographs Enlarged $1.00 Up Photographs Enlarged in Crayon, Pastel and India Ink. My Studio is now open to the public. Visitors welcome. Agents everywhere, send stamp for special price list. Edward H. L. Hayes, Artist L. WEISKOPF, President SANFORD WOLFE, Vice Pres. L. ROSENTHAL, Sec'y THEODORE ADLER, Asst' Tec'y D. K. WKER, Treasurer. CRYSTAL SPRING DISTILLERY CO. BRANCH OFFICES: New York, 5 James Slip (Temporary) Chicago, 607, 608, 609 Boyce B'lld. Louisville, Mellwood & Frankfort Aves. Main Offices: 300 and 302 Main St. Cincinnati, O. "THE FAW 534 INDIANA ICE CREAM, FI We Manufacture Our Deliver to any F REED & ROBINS Also dealers in Oils and Gasol INSURANCE GAS FAVORITE" 34 INDIANA AVENUE, AM, FRUITS, CIGARS racture Our Own Ice Cream and ter to any Part of the City OBINSON, Proprietors Oils and Gasoline. New Phone 2574. E GASOLINE STOVES World ICE CREAM, FRUITS, CIGARS We Manufacture Our Own Ice Cream and Deliver to any Part of the City REED & ROBINSON, Proprietors Also dealers In Oils and Gasoline. New Phone 2574. 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