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Patronize Our Advertisers-they Want Your Trade. THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XV. NUMBER 23. THE BUSINESS MEN WHO STAND IN THE FRONT BANK OF THE QUEEN CITY. MR. J. H. MILLER, THE CATERER Has Achieved Marvelous Success in His Chosen Profession-Physicians who Have Climbed the Ladder of Fame to the Top Most Round. (By a Staff Correspondent.) Cincinnati, O., Special.-Dr. E. Duval Colley, of 437 Pioneer street, is one of the most positive forces in medicine in the M. B. Dr. E. DUVAL COLLEY. Queen City, being a specialist in both surgery and obstetrics, Dr. Colley was born in Starksville, Miss., 35 years ago and was graduated from the Medical Department of Howard University, Washington, D. C. After graduation he came to Cincinnati for location and has been in active and lucrative practice here five years. He is the founder of the Colley Hospital for Women, which has been in operation five years. He is one of the forces of the True Reformers and is medical examiner for them, likewise being a member of the Cincinnati Academy of Medicine. His practice extends to white and colored people alike, and all have the utmost confidence in him. A wife and son share the material parts of an interesting family. Dr. Louis Alexander Cornish, Jr., is the youngest practicing physician in Cincinnati, but during the three years he has been in business here he has managed to build up an exceedingly creditable patronage. Dr. Cornish was born in Washington, D.C., 28 years ago and is a graduate of Howard University. He has also had promotive experience in Freedman's Hospital, Washington, and in Cincinnati is a leading and spirited figure in the K. to P. of S., U. B. F.'s, Odd Fellows and True Reformers. He is happy in the possession of an interesting wife and among his less important properties he takes great pride in a handsome "rig"—that is, horse and buggy. Dr. Cornish's prestige hereabouts is quite pronounced. Dr. N. C. Vaughn, 2633 Park avenue, is a physician of large and lucrative practice among members of the two great races, all of which practice has been built up within the past six years. Dr. Vaughn is a thoroughly fitted physician, having graduated from the Medical Department of Shaw University, in North Carolina; Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia; Howard University, Washington; Mehary Medical College, Nashville, Dr. Vaughn is a member of the Cincinnati Academy of Medicine and of the Medical Society of Pennsylvania and is highly esteemed by both. Besides, he is a prominent figure in the several lodges, holding membership, grips for the Odd Fellows, True Reformers and U. B. F.'s, for the organization last named he is medical examiner. Dr. Vaughn has an interesting and intelligent family and his equip-horse and buggy - is without question the finest in the city. The doctor is yet a young man - only 34 and we may look for to take even higher rank in the medical fraternity North, as all members of the F. F. V.'s are satisfied with nothing less than the highest. It can be said that among the eminent physicians of this city 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 Electric 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 fellow citizens. He is happy, so no man could wish more. He will be found at on John 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. F.'s, K. of P.'s Knights of Tabor and Good Samaritans. Of Mr. J. H. Miller, the caterer, the writer cannot improve on what the Cincinnati Merchant and Manufacturer says. The writer repeats what that paper says of him in a recent issue: "At least one caterer in Cincinnati—Mr. John H, Miller, of 416 Plum street—knows what is nutritive, indispensable or in excess. His delicate art has taught him to arouse agreeable sensations in the palate without bringing about an abnormal state of excitation. At great banquets Mr. Miller keeps the success of table constantly in view. He never recommends any object or style of furnishing or decoration that will become an obstacle or barrier to the light of the eye or the eloquence of the tongue. The manner in which John H. Miller conducts his business shows that the profession of catering is one of the highest development of the arts of social life. Perhaps it would be more correct to say that men like him are indispensable to that form of social life which is capable of the finest and most varied treatment. In times gone by, and even now in the higher circle of European society, gastronomic seduction is the hand-maid of courtly deception. Of all men Talleyrand knew well how much he had been helped by his table and cellars in manipulating the reconstruction of Europe. The lamp of letters burned dimly, throwing fital flashes through the pervading gloom; sculpture and painting had retrograded, but gastronomy did not wane. The kitchen fires were always blazing, and tables in the refactories did not suffer. Catering, as well as climate, has shaped the destinies of nations, and men of Mr. Miller's talent are continuing to do so up to the present day." E. D. Toles' place—saloon and restaurant—at 122 E. Washington street, Springfield, O., is one of the first class resorts of its kind in that city. Excursionists always find polite service and suitable accommodations here. Cool and refreshing beverages pleasing to every taste of the inner man are ready to be served at short notice and the meals, always seasonable, are of the sort that an epicure would relish. Your visit to Springfield has been marred if you have not regaled yourself at genial Mr. Toles' place. J. D. HOWARD. The Gay Society Whirl. St. Louis, Mo., Special.—Miss Emma Wilson, of Chicago, is the guest of Mrs. John Rucker, also Miss Lucy Fields, of Columbus, O., who found her quite ill. She has been sick since her return from Indianapolis and Columbus. INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 1902. Knoxville College Commencement. Knoxville, Tenn., Special. — The commencement exercises of Knoxville college will be held from June 8th to 11th. On June 8th the baccalaureate sermon will be preached by the president, R. W. McGranahan, and the annual sermon to the Young People's organizations will be preached by Rev. W. S. Harper, D. D., of Pittsburg, Pa. On Monday, June 9th, at 2 o'clock, will be held the graduating exercises of the Normal department. At 8 p.m. the grand concert by the Music department of the college will be given. On Tuesday, June 10th, at 2 p.m., will be addressed by Dr. M. C. B. Mason, secretary of the Freedmen's Aid Society, of Cincinnati, and Dr. W. S. Harper. At 8 p.m. the Annual oration and Declaration contest between the literary societies will be given. Wednesday, June 11th, is commencement day. The graduates from the College department number four. Diplomas will be presented to graduates from all the departments and an address to the Literary societies will be made by Dr. J. M. Moore, of Chase City, Va. Reduced rates of one and third-time points in the South are offered. Tickets can be purchased from June 3d to June 9th coming, and when the ticket is procured there should be gotten from the selling agent a certificate showing that full fare was paid coming, and return tickets can be purchased at one cent a mile. This is a rare opportunity to visit the institution and enjoy a pleasant time on the shady campus. If the weather is pleasant most of the exercises will take place in a tent on the campus. The return ticket can be purchased as late as June 24th. Public Schools Closed. Oklahoma City, Okla., Special.-The city schools closed on the 23d ulk, after one of the most successful terms in the history of our public schools. Prof. Sharpp is principal and it is hoped that he will be retained during his natural life. The closing exercises were held at Caloway Baptist church, and the children showed wonderful talent and rendered an excellent program. The house was filled to overflowing and all were pleased with the exercises. J. Woods, of E. Grand avenue, has gone to Grand Rapids, Mich., to get married. The waiters of this city had their annual sermon preached at Calvary Baptist church on the 25th ulk. Quite a large audience was present. The colored people of the city own A. E. DR. LOUIS A. CORNISH, JR. considerable property and are engaged in many business enterprises. The A. M. E. church has one of the best choirs in the territory. The editor of the Western World was in Elreno last week. This city has five colored churches and four lodges all in a prosperous condition. District Conference Meets. Troy, Ala., Special—District conference convened in this city on May 14th at 9 a.m., Rev. W. W. Frazier presiding. After devotional exercises the conference elected Rev. R. L. Pope, D. D., of Troy, secretary, and Rev. G. H. Ushaw, assistant secretary. Every part of the district was well represented. The conference was well pleased with the spiritual feast from on high. Rev. R. L. Pope preached the annual sermon on Wednesday evening, which was a powerful effort. Rev. G. H. Ushaw preached the educational sermon Thursday evening. Rev. W. W. Frazier, P. E., and Rev. W. W. Walker preached the spiritual sermons of the occasion. It was evident that the spirit of God was in the meeting. Collection $101.50. The town was greatly benefitted by the meeting and would be pleased to have more of the same kind. The Freeman is growing popular here and has a great many readers. Those wishing The Freeman can secure it at McLure & Simmons' barber shop every Saturday. News of the Pacific Slops. Los Angeles, Cal., Special—Mesdames Grace Abney, J. B. Rian and Viola Spikes left on the 26th ult., for San Francisco, to be absent about two weeks. Mrs. Rian sang at a special service at the A. M. E. church in 'Frisco on the 2nd inst. Mrs. Maggie Henderson and daughter, of Galveston, Tex. are at the home of Mrs. Godfrey. They will live here in the future. Miss Emma White, a teacher in the Kansas City public schools, is the guest of Mrs. Ida B. Neimore. Mrs. Della B. Sampson, of Sacramento, is the guest of Mrs. K. J. Barr. The Women's club is preparing to give an outing at one of the beaches soon. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Moxley, of Santa Monica, gave a pleasant outing on the 12th ult., to a number of their Los Angeles friends. J. L. Edmunds, publisher of the Liberator, has sold his ranch at Pasadena and purchased another tract of land near the Soldiers' home, where he intends to build and make it his country home. Miss Irene Stillwell and Tom Holl land were married on the 1st inst. Miss Rose Sprinkley and Charles Crigher were married on the 29th ult. Rev. Wright, of Austin, Tex., who has been assisting Rev. Anderson in his revival at Second Baptist church, preached his farewell sermon to a large audience, on the 26th ult. He will leave for his home shortly. Pacific Lodge No.1, will give their second annual picnic on the 17th inst. A good time is contemplated. The Entre Nous club gave an entertainment at Blanhard hall on the 28th ult., which was quite enjoyable. Get The Freeman at 242 Second street every Saturday. News from Shelbyville. Shelbyville, Ind., Special.—Frank Hodge of Indianapolis was visiting parents here last week. Mrs Beecham of Indianapolis, who has been the guest of A S Hodge, has left for a visit in Columbus, Mr. Roberts of Rushville was the guest of Miss Mary Taylor last week. Miss Rose Dent, who has been teaching school here, has returned to here home in Springfield, O. Miss Lena Kirk, of Indianapolis, was the guest of her sister, Miss Luemma Kirk, last Sunday. George Mitchell was in Cincinnati Sunday the guest of his sister, Mrs. Carpenter. Stephen Smith, of Indianapolis, was visiting his parents here Sunday. John Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis, Miss Laura Butler, Mrs. Frank Bell and Miss Mary Brooks spent Sunday in Madison. John Barker, of Indianapolis, was visiting friends here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bell, Mrs. Wm. Dudley and Miss Henrietta Carr spent Sun J. C. H. DR. WILLIAM A. B. KERR. day in Cincinnati. Shelbyville should be proud of two colored graduates, John Hodge and Thomas Crissom. They graduated with the largest class since 1891, and were congratulated on all sides for their excellent orations. Mrs. A. A. L. Hodge entertained a number of young people and the Marine Band on the 28th ult., in honor of John Hodge, who was the recipient of many nice presents. Coveres were laid and guests were served in dainty courses. Personal and Interesting Items. Ironton, Mo., Special—H. F. Boyd left for Potosi on Saturday, May 31, where he will assist in setting up an organization of the Pythian order. Mrs. Mary Polly of this city is reported very ill. Mrs. Joseph Scott and siste. Mrs. Susa Booker, were called here recently from Illinois by the illness of their mother. A base ball team from Farmington crossed bats with our home team June 1st. Rev. Smalley, pastor of the M. E. church, was called to Clarksville by the death of his sister. An excursion train from St. Louis, May 25, brought a large number of visitors to our city. Lewis Johnson and wife of Leeper, Mo., visited relatives here recently. Mrs. L. C. Vaughn spent several days in St. Louis last week. Little Mace Nadean Boyd returned home May 27 from Potosi, where she has been visiting relatives. Miss Daisy Lankford of Potosi is spending a few days here. A. W. Lloyd, grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of the State of Missouri, visited Pythagoras Lodge No. 30 recently. Under the Lime Light. Memphis, Tenn., Special.—The revival season among the churches it seems has been quite a success. Every one reports a large number of converts. One of the prettiest sights to behold is that of a creature acknowledging its Creator. The world admires a little child loving, adoring and trusting the word of its mother, and the reverence of mankind for womankind. But here is something that outstrips them all. The world will always honor and respect a true religious person. Devils will before him fly. Of course no hypocrite will lay a claim to the power of God from on high, as this power is only given to those who read and obey his word. Those who have true religion have a thing of infinite value—a thing that will make them find favor among the people and will make them trusted in every vocation. All they will have to do is to let their light shine. On a dark night we are always glad to see the electric or gas lights. This world is a dark place and is always glad to see a firm Christian. Some people who have seen so much of the dark side of the life of some preachers of God's word, "We will no longer listen to what the churches say." But do they not know it is written, "All, therefore, whatsoever they bid ye observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works, for they and do not." Hell is their portion unless they repent. "Negroes must work," says the fire and police commissioners. They want idle hands to get to the farms. We have no kick to make as it is written that "man must earn his living by the sweat of his brow." It is further said that the Negro preferred to loaf around town subsisting via, the back door route upon the family rations handed out by the cooks. We admit that some of our cooks, like all others, may be guilty of such, but the majority of those who carry pans, are not guilty of supporting rounders, but are assisting their little ones and those unable to work. Those people of a Christian nature who are able to have more than their own can eat will not complain, as they know the story of the rich man's olives and the poor man Lazarus. Prof. Councill said in his address before the Alcorn A. and M. College last week, that he believed that the time would come when the religion of Jesus would reign within the hearts of all people. This is the only solution of the so called Negro problem. DR. N. C. VAUGHN. We are your servants submitted to the will in common judgment of the people. This being true we only ask your protection to the amount of $1.50, less than 3c per week. ENERGETIC NEGROES BUSINESS PLACES THAT ARE OPERATED BY COLORED MEN. A BRILLIANT CHURCH CANTATA A Bird's-Eye View of a Few Men who are Making History for the Race, and are Getting Their Share of This World's Goods-Society Doings. Columbus, O., Special.—There seams to be no end to our young business colored men of this city, as every day or two you will see a business place open up by some of our colored men, but the latest and most elaborate places are the two magnificent sample rooms and billard chairs at 35 and 37 East Long street in the busy part of the city second to no white place in the city, own by Kirk Brown. At 51 and 53 East Long street, Samuel Clark has a place known for its neatness and artistic design. It cannot be beat any anywhere. The writer has had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Clark from a boy up and has always found in him that zeal and business tact that goes to make a good, successful business man. Across the street at No.18, you will find the Merchant Investment Co., which handles a first class line of shoes managed by Thomas Chavis, a gentleman who is obliging and courteous at all time. And a dozen of other colored enterprises which at this time we have not space to mention, but will from time to time give a review of the colored business colored men and women of the capital city. A cantata was rendered this week June 5 and at St. Paul A. M. E. Church. Miss Ida May Moss, who has on the sick list for some time, is reported able to be up again. Mr. Williams of Chillicotte, Ohio, was in the city a few days ago. The drama given Tuesday night, May 27, by the Amateur Dramatic Club was well attended, but will say to the company they should learn their parts before coming on the stage. The "Villain" should go way back and sit down. He fanned the air with his hands like a drowning duck, and his voice sounded like a squeaking wood chuck. The servant and old maid's part were well taken. The doctor's wife must learn to speak louder and the doctor himself, with a little more steam in his voice, could have been heard a little better. C. S. Foster and wife of Richmond, Va., are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bowles, 654 Mt. Vernon avenue. The writer, on going down High street the other day, happened to drop in Mr. Well's photo graph gallery, $92½ S. High street, and am proud to say that without a doubt it is one of the finest art galleries in the State of Ohio. Not only should Mr. Wells be proud of his establishment, but the colored people of this city should feel proud to know that they have a photographer of their own race second to none. On entering his place one cleanest of the place. His workmanship is of the best quality and his styles are the latest. His winning ways and business tact will always bring him friends, both black and white. Successful Two Weeks' Meeting. Denison, Tex., Special—Sunday, the 25th ult, was a high day with the Hope Wel Baptist church. Rev. W. W. T. Bartlett, the pastor, closed a two weeks' meeting with thirty two additions. At high noon Rev. Bartlett baptized twenty two happy souls in the presence of 1,000 people. Rev. Bartlett is the right man in the right place, for it has been more than ten years since the town has been so revived. Mrs. Dr. J. M. Mosby, Josephine Harris and Nancy Williams are on the sick list. MR. JOHN H. MILLER. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. RIPANS 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. A Most Remarkable Remedy That Quickly Restores Lost Vigor To Men. A Free Trial Package Sent By Mail To All Who Write. Free trial packages of a most remarkable remedy are being mailed to all who will write the State Medical Institute. They cured so many men who had battled for years against the mental and physical suffering of lost manhood that the Institute has decided to distribute free trial packages to all who write. It is a home treatment and all men who suffer with any form of sexual weakness resulting from youthful folly, premature loss of strength and memory, weak back, varicocoe, or emaciation of parts can now cure themselves at home. The remedy has a peculiarly grateful effect of warmth and seems to act direct to the desired location giving strength and development just where it is needed. It cures all the ills and troubles that come from years of misuse of the natural functions and has been an absolute success in all cases. A request to the State Medical Institute 1614 Elektron Building Ft. Wayne, Ind., stating you desire one of their free trial packages will be compiled with promptly. The Institute is desirous of reaching that great class of men who are unable to leave home to be treated and the free sample will enable them to see how easy it is to be cured of sexual weakness when the proper remedies are employed. The Institute makes no restrictions. Any man who writes will be sent a free sample, carefully sealed in a plain package so that its recipient need have no fear of embarrassment or publicity. Readers are requested to write without delay. THE WAITER.... The Waiters' column in The Freeman was greatly increased in space and good newsy reading matter from the pen of many young ambitions waiters. The article of May 18, by W. E. Payne of the lthaca grill room, Ithaca, N. Y., was written with an inspiration, and it is a decidedly successful condeise statement, with regard to the waiters, thus modest conditions. Extend him my most sincere congratulations and best wishes; such talented young men should have all possible encouragements, as they are true stepping stones to successful head-waiters. From Mobile, Alabama. The Waiters' and Cooks' annual sermon was preached by Rev. A. F. Owens will long be remembered in Mobile. The members (125 strong) all turned out. They gave the church a large donation. The oration delivered by J. S. Davis reflected much credit on the union. Right you are, Chicago Union. The side waiters ought to have been recognized by the first Head and Second Waiters' Association. Instead they ignore us. As it only requires five members, let us call a convention of ourselves. They can bar us from their conventions, but they need us when they accept a position. Together we will stand and divided. we will fall. Mr. and Mrs. W. Forrest Cozart celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary, May 28. W. Forrest Cozart has been re-engaged as headwaiter the coming fall and winter season at the Hot Sulphur Wells San Antonio, Tex. Silas Bowers is the efficient headwaiter at the Driscol Hotel, Austin, Tex. Mr. Bowers formerly lived in Kansas City. The white waiters employed in Wright's restaurant, Kansas City went on a strike recently and colored waiters were put in their places. The white waiters being union men the restaurant was boycotted by the labor union. The Colored Mammy Given the Place of Honor at a Fashionable Baltimore Wedding. There was a very picturesque feature of the Dulany-Porter wedding this week which appealed to the hearts of the many who witnessed it. This was the presence, as a guest of honor, of Miss Elizabeth Palmer, the colored mamy of the young bride and of her mother before her. Mammy was a personal attendant of Miss Emily Chatard Highbothom, daughter of Ralph Higinbothom, and followed her young mistress to her new home when she became the wife of John M. Dulany. Each little child added to the house became the special charge of mamy, and when the young mother died it was she who comforted the sorrowing little brood and vowed solemnly never to leave them, and she never has. As each daughter of the house marries mamy promises to go with her, but weakens at the last moment in soliditude for the younger ones still needing her care, so that the last one to marry may flatter herself that mamy will probably fulfill her promise when her turn comes. At the marriage of Miss Sara Clarke Dulany all the ushers vied with one another for the privilege of escorting mamy to her seat, but the first born of her flock, William M. Dulany, would relinquish his rights to none and tenderly escorted the faithful servant to her place, the little scene awakening in many hearts memories of days before the civil war, when the colored family servant held a position of honor and love in the household.—Baltimore Sun. Cost One Hundred Dollars a Plate. A garden scene in the time of Henry VIII., King of England, husband of wives and Defender of the Faith, was reproduced May 10th in the ballroom of the Hotel Schenley, Pittsburg, as a suggestion for a "private dinner" to Charles M. Schwab, president of the United States Steel corporation, and his associates, by W. E. Corey, president of the Carnegie Steel company. A lavish expenditure of money produced a vivid effect, and certainly the most beautiful that has been seen in Pittsburg for years. There were over thirty invited guests, associates of President Schwab, and many of them members of the party that is now on an inspection tour of the plants of the corporation in the West. Waiters and attendants were costumed in black satin coats, white wigs, knee breeches, with bright buckles and flaming red waists. Facing the entrance to the garden was a conservatory. Behind this were soft lights and the bower for the orchestra. The garden was entirely encircled by masses of tall palms, dogwood blossoms and bunches of hydrangeas. Directly opposite the conservatory was the entrance, cleverly concealed by a fence of green. In the centre of the enchanted ground stood a huge cluster of American Beauty roses. Grass encircled the red mass, and then in a swinging circle came a pure white path. Around this plot the table was arranged—an elongated circle, broken on the right so that it formed a perfect "C," representing the initial of Carnegie. The opening was a gate to the garden walk and in its mouth stood a serving table. The opening and the serving table were opposite the seats of the host and guest of honor. At a signal two chefs, portly and dignified, stole from behind a grove of boxwood and ascended the serving table. Instead of the conventional dress they wore white satin coats, very long and loose. Four waiters attired in court style took their stand on either side. Hundreds of candles were lighted on the table, all other light in the room extinguished, and the scene was glowing. From the conservatory came the strains of a march dedicated to Charles M. Schwab. Two by two the party filed about the circled table. Against one wall just above the artificial woodtop which reached almost to the ceiling appeared three signs—the magic writing on the wall—in miniature electric lights. They were: "Carnegie Company," "C. M. Schwab" and "United States Steel." The first course was upon the table when the guests arrived. When the meats came, however, instead of being placed upon the serving table to be carved and served the eight court attendants bore the platters of steaming victuals before the host, who, plancing at each one, bade the servants instruct the carvers to serve. This was the procedure in all succeeding courses. The menu card, decorated with an ingot, upon which was impressed the word "Men," read as follows: Timbales de Ris de Veau a l'Epicurienne CHAMPAGNE Hanche d'Agneau de lait Sauce Menthe Asperges a la Hollandaise Pomme de Bermuda Rissoles Pluviers Cores en Buisson BOURGOYNE Salade d'Artichauts a la Parisienne DESSERT. Rail'de Chemin de fer Glace. Gateaux, Lingots de fonte au Cacao Fromage Fruits CIGARS Cafe LIQUEURS APPOLLINARIS WATER PIECES MONTEES. Le Marteau Electrique, a la Moderne Le Chariot d'Acier fondu, a l'Américaine. Mr. Golns is making a great succes with his illustrated serial. Colored American Waiter in the Hotel Monthly published at Chicago, Ill. Waiters Have a Novel Clnb. Waiters Have a Novel Club. The hotel and restaurant waiters of Philadelphia have a club that is not duplicated anywhere in this country. It has nothing whatever to do with the Waiters' union which is a national organization, for it makes no interference in the matter of wages. There are upward of 300 paying members in the club and about twenty honorary members. Among the latter are proprietor Boldt, and manager McCormick of the Bellvue; the steward of the Union League Club and other Philadelphiaians of more or less prominence in the catering line. Most of them have contributed a picture, a silver cup or some other article of adornment for the clubhouse of the waiters at 11th and Arch streets. Owing to the resources of this club a waiter does not feel so reluctant as he otherwise might about throwing himself out of a job. It cost $2.50 to join the club and the dues are 250 a month. The house is managed just like any other club, by a board of governors and a steward. There is a dining room, a billiard room and a reading room where the waiters may find all the newspapers and journals "touchin" on and appertainin' to" their trake, to borrow an expression from chief Devery. A waiter not permanently engaged spends his day at the club. If a hotel man, club steward or caterer wants a few extra waiters in a hurry he sends to the waiter's club. The men who are there are called in their turn and told that their is something to do. If they are satisfied with the wages offered they go. If they are not satisfied they turn the job over to some man who is without prejudice. But a man who declines a place is not offered another one until everybody else on the waiting list that day has had his turn. The slate is wined clean each day. At certain seasons of the year, says the Philadelphia Press, some walters find it more profitable to take their chances at the club than to remain in a steady position. Tips at weddings and receptions are usually very generous. It is owing to the existence of the club that society men and women who go out a great deal in Philadelphia, notice the same walters at an afternoon and evening function when the repast is served by different caterers. Some of men are lucky enough to be kept busy all the time. Function. It is a formal dinner, And I am there, you see; Were "i" to drop quite out of "it" Why, "it" would be a "t." Commencement Exercises. Dermott, Ark., Special—The third annual commencement exercises of the Dermott Normal and Industrial Academy, Dermott, Ark., took place at Holland's Chapel, May 9, at 8 p.m. The program, as a whole, showed that ample preparations had been made for the occasion. It also showed the tact of the principal, Miss Eliza Robinzine, A. B., A. M., to superintend such an institution of learning. The following deserve especial mention for their excellence in quality and rendition: Oration—"A Nation in a Day," Samuel Holland, Jr.; Essay—"Every Day English," Alice O'Bryant; Duet—Rotha Henry, Bessie Washington; Oration—"The American Flag," George Thomas; Essay—"Silent Influence," Lodie Ward; Essay—"Mrs. William McKinley," Mamie Whitehead; Essay—"Christian Education," Lovie Gipson. All the choruses were delightful. The fan drill was entertaining. The sewing class under the direction of Mrs. A. T. Grainer, had some beautiful needle work on exhibition. Long live the academy and its teacher to perpetuate a greater work. For high moral training and thorough scholarship, go to Dermott Academy. Copies of The Freeman can be secured from H. B. Brooks 1025 John street, Clincinnati, O. Men's and Boys' Fit Reform Clothing Shoes, Hats, Furnishings Reliable Goods-Lowest Prices SAKS & COMPANY Washington and Pennsylvania Streets SHOES Shoes for every prices. Better shoe can get elsewhere prices. Only store in the a colored salesman; Hightower, No.19. GEO. J. MAROTT. 26 and 28 East W Charles M INDIANA Is the place to purchase presents of a to beautify the home. TOILET S Silver-Plated Knives and Forks Warranted $4.00 best brand, low The best Hammock On Market in a Ping Pong Charles Mayer & Co. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Is the place to purchase presents of all kinds. Artistic and unique designs to beautify the home. TOILET SETS $5.00 Silver-Plated Knives and Forks Warranted $4.00 per doxen. Set of 6 knives and forks best brand, lowest prices. The best Hammock On Market in all colors $1.50 each. Ping Fong From $1.75 to $10.00 per set. The Indianapolis Regalia Co. LODGE REGALIA CHAS. PARKER Formerly with A. J. Treat & Son, Chas. Butterworth. The Tailor 36 East Ohio Street. $7.00 Trousers at $6.00 $8.00 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. $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. 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. Stokes' Pharmacy COB, 14TH AND MILL STS. Pure Drugs. School Supplies. Cigars and Tobacco. Ice Cream Soda. Sundries, &c F. A. STOKES, M. D., Ph. D., Prop. Subscribe for The Freeman. SHOES A Shoes for everybody and all prices. Better shoes than you can get elsewhere at the same prices. Only store in the city having a colored salesman; ask for Oscar Hightower, No.19. Washington Street. Mayer & Co. APOLIS, IND. of all kinds. Artistic and unique designs T SETS $5.00 Forks $4.00 per doxen. Set of 6 knives and forks lowest prices. in all colors $1.50 each. Indianapolis Regalia Co., Manufacturers of all BOGE REGALIA ners and Costumes, ety and Theatrical Costumes MADE TO ORDER. or Prices. N. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis Ind. R The PRESENT GENERATION OF HOUSEWIVES will no doubt remember this picture on the wrappers around DOBBINS' ELECTRIC SOAP LITTLE SOAP The Soap their mothers and grandmother use to always praise so much and which they thought was the cheapest and best soap made even when they paid 10 cents a bar for it. The same soap is now sold 6 Cents by all first-class grocers at a Bar. Size of bar and quality is exactly not used to be. A box of Dobbins' Electric should be in every house, as it improves with age. DOBBINS SOAP MFG. CO., (Sole Proprietors.) Philadelphia. Penna. SHINE! SHINE! SHINE! BEN BAKER'S Shining Parlors 188 N. Illinois Street. LADIES SERVED POLITELY. GET THE GENUINE PUNCTUREPROOF SELF-HEALING PUNCTUREPROOF SAVE MONEY AND TROUBLE NAILS, TACKS AND GLASS WILL NOT ATTACK BE SURE TIME IS BRANDED WITH AN AIRBORN GUARANTEE. NO OTHER TIME LIKE ITS PATENTED REGULAR $10 NOW $4.95 ONLY PER PIN THIS OFFER IS WITHOUT PRICE THIS OFFER IS WITHOUT PRICE WILL BE CLOSED. SUBJECT TO EXAM WILL BE CLOSED. SUBJECT TO EXAM MADE IN ALLEZZAS CALOUGUE FREE WITH THIS OFFER MADE IN ALLEZZAS CALOUGUE FREE WITH THIS OFFER THE VIM COMPANY CHIAGO [Mention the Freeman.] ```markdown ``` WAITER From Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mr. W. Davis of Chicago is in the city, and may be found at the Plankinton. Robert Barns, who has been on the sick list, is able to be out again, Banks Wright has gone to his home, Humboldt, Tenn., to pay his parents a visit. The Plankinton waiters have broke all previous records for quick service. On the 20th of May 250 people on their way to St. Paul, Minn., to attend the Baptist convention stopped over, and were given a banquet at the Plankinton by the citizens here. They sat down to dine at 8:30 p. m., and at 9:10 p. m. they had been served a seven course dinner all within forty minutes, allowing the banqueters fifty minutes for speech-making and to make the train. Mr. W. P. Camee highly complimented the waiters and the guests. Several young gentlemen from Berea College, Kentucky, and Geo. R. Smith College, Sedalia, Mo., will spend their vacation in the Cream City and may be found at the Plankinton. Mrs. B. F. P. H. BUSINESS MEDIUM. MRS. MARTH, the world renowned and highly celebrated business and test MEDIUM, recites everything. No imposition. Can be beautiful and marriage a speciality. Every mystery revealed, also of absent, deceased and living friends. Removes all troubles and estrangement. Removes the reality who can exceed her in her startling event in one's life. Remember, she will not, for any price, flatter you; your nonsense. You will not nonsense. She can be consulted on all affairs of Life, Love, Courtship, Marriage, Friends, with description of future companion. She will not nonsense, friends, enemies, etc. Her advice upon change, change in business, journeys, lawsuits, contested wills, divorce and speculation is valuable good or bad; she withholds nothing. MARTH. MARTH tells your entire life—past, present and future—in a DEAD TRANSFER, has the power of any two mediums you ever meet, and can foresee marriage, the names of all your family, their ages and description, the name and business of your future husband, the name of your wife, you are to have one, the name of the youngest child, you are to have your future husband, and the day, month and year of your marriage—how many children you have or will have—whether you are married or not, whether your present sweetheart will be trustful to you, whether you have no sweetheart, she will tell you when you will have, and his name, business and date of acquaintance. ALL YOUR FUTURE will be held in honest, clear, plain manner and in a deed that is not a deed of their husbands and children, young ladies should know everything about their sweetheart or incuded husbands. Do not keep compass, marry or go into business until you know all the religious seraphes present your consulting. Madame is the only one in the world who can you the FULL NAME of your future husband with age and date of marriage, tells you whether the one you love is true or false. The one you love is true or false. There is no truth to be gained from consulting the medium, but such beliefs are contrary to the truth, it is only from the lack of discrimination that your conclusion can be reached. It is not everyone who asks for a test of self as a Medium that can stand a test of what she or she claims. And a person of any enquiry may ask the reason why. It is simply that you need to study human nature. They do not spend their thoughts for a moment with acquiring the phenology and kindred branches that will have a tendency to make the pathway to the road. the business clear and devoid of obstacles. It is an undeniable fact that persons will will be—in full knowledge of what they want to do—sufficient to confront a Medium they try their utmost endeavor to dispel from their minds what they want to be. To set the secret out of a person by being "ping." in no few cases, is the art used by the Medium to dispel the mind of the person. Of the hand and gain control of the mind there is a matter of impossibility to most of them. In this case it can be done, and by consulting MRS. MARSH this seeming mystery becomes a realization. an object has received no little attention by eminent scholars, but it proves conclusively that although there are others in our midst with "eily tongues," perhaps, we have not been slotted to the entire profession. 246 W. $1st St., New York City. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Underwood of Chicago is in the city, the guest of Mrs. A. L. Miles. The charity ball given by Mrs. A. L. Miles and Prof. W. Renels was a grand success financially. A great many people from Chicago, Ill., came to the city to be present at the charity ball. Mr. W. G. King, one of the proprietors of the Midland, Kansas City, was in the city recently. Mr. King says that his hotel is doing a big business, and that Mr. C. J. White, the vegetarian, is living upon one meal a day; he walks out in the middle of the street as he claims the sidewalks are unhealthy to walk upon. We congratulate our friend and comrade, C. C. Lewis, in securing the position at the Midland as headwaiter. He will find Messrs. King and Hall two nice gentlemen to work for. The colored citizens are raising funds to engage Grunt of Detroit, Mich., who was shot by a policeman here for talking to a white woman on the street. Mrs. Annie Nelson and her daughter, Miss Ida Nelson, have gone to Butte, Mont., where they will reside in the future. We regret very much to lose them. Butte may feel proud to have two such worthy ladies as an addition. John Tyler was called to Minneapolis, Min., on account of the illness of his father, Charles Tyler. I noticed an article in The Freeman of May 17th, wherein the writer claims that the Hotel World had done more for the Negro waiter than they had done for themselves. One should state facts when he writes or not write at all. What has the World done for the Negro waiter aside from publishing articles written by different writers and recommending some colored headwaiter for a position when requested by some hotel man that is in need of a colored headwaiter. The writer must remember that the Negro waiter has been doing for himself over two hundred years before a hotel journal came into existence, and he will continue to do for himself. All he asks is fair play and he will do the rest. From Anniston, Alabama. There was a rejoicing among the waiters at the Calhoun hotel over the new change that was recently made in headwaiters. James O. Tanner succeeds Mr. Jones as headwaiter, and he is a man who is competent of filling the place every way. Mr. Tanner is a man who has made his reputation from the start. The first place he held down as headwaiter was at the Hotel Florence in 1898, and has held some other good positions. He was assistant headwaiter at the new Metropolitan until the time he came to Anniston. After coming to Anniston he took position at present hotel, and was side waiter until Mr. Jones' resignation was accepted, then he was made our head; and, to say the truth, you can scarcely tell that the dining room is the same one, as he has made some great improvements, and the boys have a man to take the lead whom every one (as I can speak for them all) are proud of. Mr. Tanner is a man who started his hotel career at the bottom, and knows all the hardships of a side man. In all his lectures he charges the boys to be in the dining room with their costumes on on time; he also charges the boys on being more brotherly and holding each other up; if you see one is going to make a fall try to hold him up. Now this is the kind of a man we have been needing for a long time. He has, since he has taken the position, trained us, and is taking the best of care in bringing us to the front so as to keep out the white waiters. It was under our headwaiter Jones that we could keep no help, but that was the fault of the head. Mr. Tanner has found it easy to get all the help he needs. The waiters are Chas. H. Farell, Gasten H. Sheppard, James Williams, H. Guarry, Wilmer Patterson, G. H. Bostic, John Greer and Loazen Hailey. From Augusta, Georgia. Being a non-subscriber, but an occasional "free" reader of your valuable paper, modesty forbids me asking the privilege of your columns, but as you so kindly devote some of the space of your journal to the affairs of waiters, I respectfully ask you to publish the few scattering views that I desire to advance. I notice, from time to time, in the issues of your paper the expressions of various writers in reference to the causes that lead to the discrimination against the colored waiters. I am one of them, and learned my first lessons as a waiter in 1877, and have been continually in the harness since that time. In fact, I am an ex-headwaiter. Most of the writers to whom I make reference seem satisfied to put the waiter's side of the issues and ignore the other side altogether. Now the law of equity demands that to put an issue fairly and squarely, and submit the matter to arbitriment of others, it should be fully put. Now, from a long and careful observation, my opinion is that the waiters are responsible for many discriminating things that are said and done against them. I think that if the waiters would cultivate more polite manners and try to emulate the culture and refinement of those they come in close touch with (the guest) I think many of the lills of which they now complain will materially diminish. True the majority of the waiters of the time are men of learning, many of whom are graduates of some of the schools of learning in the country, but, as a rule, as waiters they are rough, bolsterous, profane and dissipated. I again affirm as my opinion that these things are changed and the standard of morality lifted up to where it should be, that our material growth in respectability would be greatly advanced. Now I am aware that many head waiters will read this, will criticize me quite severely, but I want to enter my unqualified protest against the demoralizing system so prevalent among the head waiters, namely, the exorbitant changes for uniforms. Now that is wrong as it serves no good purpose only to fill the purse of the headwaiters and clothing firms. In the first place it puts a premium on a job that should not be. A waiter should be selected for his fitness and general character and not because he buys the most goods from the headwaiter. It tends to make him reckless and careless for he is conscious that he is debtor to the headwaiter, and that fact lisiences him to act as he pleases. These things should demand the attention of all waiters and headwaiters too. It will be admitted that waiters, to be acceptable, should be neat and tidy at all times, but the cost of the uniform to be used should be in keeping with the salary received. As is now the rule, if a waiter is employed in a first-class hotel and gets a full outfit—shoes, coats, vests, ties, etc—a month's work will not cover the headwaiter's price. That is oppression personified. Of course any man who puts his money out for goods to be sold to others should receive some profit for his investment, but to demand such prices as the waiters are compelled to pay for uniforms is beyond all reason. Another reason why waiters cannot succeed is that the headwaiters are by far too selfish; they don't seem to think that waiters have any rights that they are bound to respect. They seem to aim to get as much salary as they can for themselves and as little as they can for the waiters. Now, the remedy for all these lills to the waiters' profession is co-operation between waiters and headwaiters, smaller profits for uniforms and a higher standard of morality and deportment by all classes. From Columbus, Ohio. A. L. HARRIS. To Whom It May Concern in the Fraternity. In response to a Wisconsin letter from the pen of our brother and friend, J. J. Miles, which appeared in the issue of the 24th, I will say, truly, I am not a charter member of the H. and S. W. N. B. A. Allude to the other side of the question. I request any brother to look over the registration of the executive department pertaining to the organization and observe how many charter members have fallen by the wayside. I am not a veteran of the profession, and I have not been the principal at the Albion for twenty-five years. I have been united with the association for two years only, and the true love that I possess for the league and for the profession has forced me to rally up SANTAL-MIDY In 48 hours Gonorrhoea and discharges from the urinary organs, arrested by Santal Midy Sanctions without inconvenience. Price $1.00. OF ALL DRUGGLES, or P.O. B. Box 2081, New York. with all requirements of the organization, and I am ambitious to continue with such work. I never had the pleasure of meeting the brothers whom I had longed to meet until September last, when I attended the third annual convention held in Buffalo, N. Y., and I regret that I did not have the pleasure of meeting Mr. Miles. In conclusion, permit me to say no individual with common sense and affability will criticise a letter to the fraternity regarding the colored watters capabilities. That I am not guilty of and never will be. I will also say, with much regret, that my experience in hotel business is far in advance to that of the kindergarten. I anxiously await The Freeman every week, and it affords me much pleasure to note mutual discussion among those of the same profession. W. E. TUCKER C. R. Johnson, formerly of the Lexington, Chicago, Ill., has charge of the Evans dining room with a full crew of men at Hot Springs, S. D., and is getting along very well. He is making preparations to handle the largest crowd this summer ever handled since the house has been built. George W. Cotton, secretary of the Walters' League of Chicago, Ill., is also with Mr. Johnson. --- Claudus C. Fairbanks, waiter on the Santa Fe dining cars and Rufus N. Buster of the same company were both killed in a railway accident of April 8, within 200 miles of Chicago. The California limited went in the ditch at 8:30 a.m., the whole train left the track. The dining car, composit car and two sleepers turned completely over killing two waiters, Messrs. Fairbanks and Buster. It will be remembered that Mr. Fairbanks wrote a splendid article for The Freeman in defense of the colored waiters on the dining car in January, 1902. Mr. Buster is a well-known waiter of Chicago, he was making the last half of his final trip when killed, as he had accepted a position at one of the leading clubs of Dayton, O. It is said by his companions, that he tried in every way to keep from making the trip to California, but the great crush of business on the Santa Fe at that season, compelled him to remain ten days longer to get his salary. Mr. Buster lived in Dayton, O., where his brothers, Charles and Paul Buster still resides. Mr. C. C. Fairbanks' article was one of the best ever published in defense of the colored waiters and his untimely death has removed one of our most promising, intelligent and progressive young waiters. The waiters throughout the country will mourn his death. Send $1.50 for a year's subscription to The Freeman, the best Negro paper published. 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, $20. With Room and Board. 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It is needless to say that we are pleased and somewhat surprised at the reception of an editorial in The Free- man of recent date that commented on the happening at Pittsburg, Ga., which ‘was attended with such disastrous re- sults. It is still more satisfactory to us to know that the praise comes from no particular section, thus eliminating the partisan idea and proving beyond doubt the proper position on the race question. ‘We take this occasion to pay our re- spects to that very worthy publication, the Atlante Constitution, which stands for so much in the South. It, from what we can understand, has been strong in its anti-Negro sentiment in the past. But if the following, its pres: ent attitude, ie indicative of ite past, there certainly has circulated some misinformation: “The problem of insuring amicsl and Peacefal relations between the whites and blacks who are dwelling together in the South is one of supreme serious- ness to sensible men of both races. As the years go by the best thinkers and most trostworthy leaders of both races are coming into accord concerning the condact which sach color should prac- tice toward the other. As these have gained s hearing for their views there has been amelioration of entagonisms between the races and the promise of a coming era when both will fill their appointed spheres of action in amity and withont friction or confiict ” It may be that the above wholesome utterance is the outward manifestation of a change of beart which is in accord w th; “as the years go by the best think- ers and most trnstworthy leaders of both races are coming into accord con- cerning the conduct which each color should practice toward the other.” If it isa change of heart, then the Negroes, right, humanity, lite, have gained a pow- erful ally. We are under obligations to thé Constitution for its extreme cour- tesy to, and consideration of The Free- ,man, as exhibited in the very generous comment, by the reproduction of the editorial, and by the contrast with an editorial in the Chicago Tribane, in ‘which, as it concerns the particular case, the Tribune was decidedly ont of order. ‘We also incinde in our thanks the Vicks- burg (Miss.) American for similar con- sideration of The Freeman, ‘The Journal of our own city, a dyed in the wool Republican institution, as Af determined that a prophet shall not be without honor in his own country, has been swift to voice its opinions in common, praising The Freeman for its stend for law and order. The Journal is not excitable, nor easily flarried—it stays on its feet. It gives us extreme pleasure to count it smong those that give us moral support and support in kind to the race. - Rn ss "Xo Journal and the Atlanta Consti- tation qredit the editorial page of The Freeman to Bishop Turner of Atlanta. ‘That very sule and worthy gentleman could, with eate, fill the position charged tohim. In fact tt would give us delight THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. ee ———————————— i¢ the name of the very august indi-| Freeman characterizes as ‘clannishness first part of this century, notwithstand-| bishop Ireland. The following vidual did adorn ita page. But we are|in the wrong direction’ —the better class ing the gigantic wars which then un-|Rev. Father Slattery opened Eply not eo fortunate. Bishop Turner does |f" fntien, rand be moved to organize jsettled the condition of a partof the|Apostolio College as a feeder f not edit The Freeman. He has con-|Negroes in their legal rights and the| World, it increased but at the ratio of | Joseph Seminary, and recalled the y tributed to its columns from time to| punishment of bad whites who perse-|three to one, the increase during the|levite home to complete his ola time, but always over his own signature. |Cute them. There should be no color} second part of the century was at the|course at the new college Gradu In referring to The Freeman's edi- aes tn Seine and Ro ase peejndioe in | ratio of ten to one. from Epiphany in June, '98 Dorse] torial the Journal says: “This shows|""nie Toposition as outlined by the| Disten further. ‘Toward thie increase |tricalated the fall of the eame yea entire freedom from race prejudice, 204| sonal ie fair enough, it fe no more| XC! Battou has contributed with all its |stadent of St. Joseph Seminary. 4 goes es far asa paper published for] seo icht for the colored people to|PONer, They seem to have been en-|ill health arrested bls progrees, a colored people conld be expected to 0l stand against the criminal slates, it] X84 Im something like e race, thena- | was compelled to leave his oours for their tendency toward ‘clannishness| ete ect of what color they be. if|tiOx8 of the old world especially rival: | finished to recuperate. A lapse of in the wrong direction.’” We are not| pov ay this tho eo operation of the|!28 With each other as to which of| years ensued ere he was able to re over conversant with the creeds of edl-| Writes is expected as it ie & partof their |t#e™ Would spend the most money, and] his studies. In the interim he ts tors, journalists or newspaper men 88 81 Soty. qThig done much of the fil spirit ["Ca™ire the most crushing debt burden | choc! with much suocess in Richr rule, but from # general observation, | +24 will soon be a thing of the past. Amidst this storm of folly which|Va., and his native city. InSepter they seem to be very much on the order shook the world only two nations pre-|'97, he returned to his uncomt of the pulpit; striving for the ideal as it eee served their cool blood, Great Britain, |studies in philosophy and theolo: Pertains to politics, morals, relizion ie ot which, during forty years, rednoed its|St. Joseph Seminary, 1t should be1 and other conserving agencies that seek | ve es “tates to that body of feet PY 0,000 million francs; and the|in passing that the students 0 tolift man up to man's bighest conoep-| PTs tect Sunday at Blecktoreet. | United States, whioh reduced theirs by | Joseph attend the lectares at St. tion of man. We take it as an extreme A.M E Zion church. He proved 8 over 7,000 million francs. All the other | National Sulpician Seminary, and compliment to be adjudged free from| 7 cine, convincing epenter, growing |uatious Petualtted themselves to becar-|hehas pursued hisclasces. Rev. F prejudice, realizing that those thus free| ‘rr" ct or times fa hie. etitring ples [7a away by the whirl. Dorsey's career as a student has are the ablest to work; everything else | 10% 2 es The| The Austrian debt, which, in 1850,|crowned with laurels, and he is ae cea for the salvation of young men. Tbe! was bat 3,000 million france, reaches at | justly proed possessor of three toy The contention of men interested in the progress of the races toward a better relationship in America should be for law and order, regardless of the fact that the colored man is more often the injured party. The biasedness of the minds of the American white people at it concerns the Negroes has grown out of conditions which those of to-day found existing when they found them- selves a part of society, and ont of con- ditions which develop themselves as hereditary influences that are perhaps indefinable, but all powerful in control- ling the sentiment if not the actions of individnals. The race question does not date from to-day. Ethnological data of ten thousand years ago began to shapen it; the contention for racial ‘supremacy is nothing new in the sffairs ‘of men; it is not pecaliar to American soil, albeit we see it in an exaggerated degree. As long as man holds up ideals —physfognomy, formidability as to war, solence, ete., the strennous straggle for racial premiership will continue, In the straggle man has learned to look down on his fellowman in varying de- gree. Those that etand nearest their forbears in attributes, those the least removed and those at the greatest dis- tance from the world’s conception of the physical man, suffer accordingly. ‘These regardless of other qualifications finger in the rear of humanity, and will, until humanity wrests its own from cold forms and fashion’s fiat, and pro- claims that man’s a man for a’that and a'that. To the picture add servitude; it is complete, as the world sees it Those of to-day are not to be blamed. These things have been the warf and woof of human society from days un- remembered. It enters our general polities through the individual, cutting off all esoape—its man’s inhumanity to man. But in the days to be—in the appointed time—without hot war or its hotter headed advocates, the condition of which the constitution speake, brought on by those of whom it speake, will obtain. No one will attempt to justify preju- dice albeit there is abundant reason for the same. If the colored people will be a little more stndions and observant they can soon see how nataral it is for a white man to be prejudiced. They will also note that much of the kind- ness shown colored people, which could as easily be withheld, comes from an effort to break down the prejudice to which his very natare has been schooled. He very often goes out of his way to make the colored man feel that he is an acceptable part of eociety—a created of God, He could do more; he could also give his whole wealth away. But itis a straggle for him to do what he does in the face of his rebellious nature. He deserves pity; not our censure. Strong man—Cancastan — Anglo-Saxon — Nor- man—Tenton}—what not?—etroggling in the meshes of his prejadices. How like ® god he revolts; but a goa holds him inembrace. Will hesnap the cords —the titan—or must he suffer on to the end of time conscious of a sin for which he is powerless to atone? To this con- acious effort, the effort on part of strong: er minority, the Negroes owe their material salvation. ‘The instinct of the general man allies ‘him with bis kingdom. The emall fry fish of the eeas are yet the prey of the larger ones as though the economy of nature 0 ordered it, ‘The weak of the avimal kingdom koow by instinct the special foe and the economy of nature seems to care for all evolating condi- tions. That man began with ench a notion will not be denied. Civilization sews to be in opposition to the earlier inclinations of mankind. On it, we, the Negroes, rely for a desired cousamma- tlon—since the great God gave and loveth all, ‘The avove will appear pertinent to the discussion when it is considered that the condition of today is not so much based on passing events as events of tke past. In reference to the qnes- tion again the Indianapolis Jonrnal says: “Perhaps if they would organize in favor of the legal punishment of colored criminals and against the habit of erm pathizing with them simply becaure they are colored—a habit which The Freeman characterizes as ‘clannishness in the wrong direction’—the better class of whites would be moved to organize in favor of the better protection of Negroes in their legal rights and the punishment of bad whites who perse- ente them. There should be no color line in crime and no race prejudice in the enforcement of law.” ‘The proposition as outlined by the Jounal is fair enough, it is no more than right for the colored people to stand against the crimmal classes, it matters not of what color they be. If they do this the cooperation of the whites is expected as it is 8 part of their duty. This done much of the ill spirit ‘noted will soon be a thing of the past. The International Secretary, J. E Moreland, of the Y. M. O. A., delivered a well-timed address to that body of this city last Sunday at Blackford-st. A.M E Zion church. He proved a forcible, convincing speaker, growing eloquent at times in his stirring ples for the salvation of young men. The thread of this theme was the care of the physical and mentai man and the soul or spiritual in the religious sense He showed how these things could be done in a well directed Y,M.C.A. His whole address sparkled with wit and humor, leaving an impression for good, which was felt down to the collection baskets Mr. Moreland spoke with en- thusiaem of the prospective new home of the society. He expects Indianapolis to do great things owing to ite vast op ‘portunities over many other cities where the eociety now flourishes. His data as to other societies was interesting and checred the hopes of those who are pushing the battle to the gate in this city. The speaker will be pleasantly remembered by his address of encour- ‘agement; in fact, the ‘‘inanguration ad- Gress” of the new institution. He isa fortunate acquisition to the work, of which he seems but 9 natural part. When he returns he will address the as- sociation in their quarters for which he has so diligently labored for the past three years ‘The St. Joseph (Mo ) Radical of May 8th has quite a ‘‘write-up” of Indiana- polis and the colored people from the pen of Will Harris, now of the World Mr. Harris visited this city two years ago, at which time he wrote abont it ae he saw it. His impressions, which, for the first time, have been published, are very favorable to the city and the color- ed people who reside in it. The article is excellent in tone and spirit, domg the writer justice as such, as well as the city. Mr. Harris is a weiter of ability, witha predilection for the stage. In the capacity ef stage critic he is respect. ed by the profession. He is sometimes known asI MoCorker. J.J. Frederick is the editor of the Radical. The third annual session of the Na- tional Negro Business League will be held in Richmond, Va., August 25, 26 and 27, The Richmond Negro Business League is bending every effort to make this meeting of the League an even greater sucvess than either of the former sessions held at Boston and Chicago. Reduced rates have been granted by most of the great passenger associations of the country, including the Sontheast- ern Passenger Association, from which territory most of the delegates will most Iikely come. The Boston and Chicago Business Leagues are arranging to ran epectal sleeping car trains through to Richmond. WHAT THE FIGURES SAY. A Warning Against National Extrav- aennos and Deby taking. Figures have a language of their own. To be sure it is not the langnage of flowers, itisa morernde one It must be said, however, that they have an eloquence of their own, against which no quibbling will stand, which sweeps away all sophietries, which often times is as sharp as the knife of the guillotine and at times even causes a shiver. I jast had this feeling when reading the study of a high American official, Mr. O. P. Austin, chief of the official burean of statistics, a sort of transat- lantic Bertillon. ‘The “World's Debt” ts written at the front of the work, and indeed Mr. Ans: tin deals with the debts of all the conn- tries of the world. He doee it with a sort of delight, for in the temple where he assembles the budgets of all the ns- tions the United States have somewhat the right of oceupying the place of the Pharisee of the New Testament, and looking straight in the face of the God of bankruptey, exclaiming: “O. Lord! I thank Thee that Thou hast not made me like the Publicans of Enrope, who do not know how to puta cent aside, who are given to the most shamefal and unbridled squandering, and who by long strides approach bankruptcy and rnin!” And the Publicans. partic- ularly we poor Pablicans of France, ca bat sigh, strike our breasts and prostrate ourselves on the ground. But listen. I 1801 the world’s debt amounted in round figures to 15 000 million francs; in 1848 after the Napo- Jeonic ware, it was 42,000 millions; in 1901 the world’s national debt, then in- creased within the last century by 144,- 000 millions; but, whereas, during the first part of this century, notwithstand- ing the gigantic wars which then un- settled the condition of a part of the world, it increased but at the ratio of three to one, the increase during the second part of the century was at the ratio of ten to one. Listen further. Toward this increase each natiou has contributed with all its power. They seem to have been en- gaged in something like a race, thena- tloxs of the old world especially rival- ing with each other as to which of them wonld spend the most money, and acquire the most crushing debt burden Amidst this storm of folly which shook the world only two nations pre- served their cool blood, Great Britain, which, during forty years, rednoed its debt by 5,000 million francs; and the United States, which reduced theirs by over 7,000 million francs. All the other nations permitted themselves to be car- ried away by the whirl. The Austrian debt, which, in 1850, was bat 3,000 million francs, reaches at present the figures of 8,500 millions; the debt of Germany has grown from 580 millions in 1870 to 2,795 millions at Present; that of Italy which, in 1869, ‘was 7,000 million francs, is now 12,915 millions. The debt of Russia, which, in 1853, was 2,000 millions, exceeded in 1900 15,000 million. France is eastly winnerin this contest. Her debt, which in 1852 was # little over 5000 millions francs, amounts to-day to abont 29,000 millions, or almost six times the amount in the former year, constituting almost one fifth of the total world’s indebted- ness.—Le Matin. Paris. tional Congress. One of the greatest features of the Negro Young Peoples’ Christian and Educational Congrese, which is to be held in the city of Atlanta, Ga., Aug. 6-11, 1902, and which is backed by forty denominations and agencies at work among the Negro people throughout the United States, is the purpose to have three distinct meetings during the con- gress, one for men, one for women and another for children. The men’s meet- ing will be held in the big anditoriam at the Exposition Grounds on Sunday afternoon, where ten thousand men may be accommodated. The women’s meeting will be held in the People's Tabernacle, recently erected by Bishop Turner and friends, which accommo- dates five thousand at one sitting. There will be also @ great children’s meeting during one of the afternoons of the congress week, when ten thonsand chil- dren are to be gathered under one roof and an oject lesson of child culture given and the natureof the development of the child impressed upon the dele- gates and visitors attending. Another great feature of the meeting will bea conference on the relation of the public schoo! teachers among the colored peo- ple throughout the United States to christian training of the race. The re- quest for a special consideration of this topic has been made by the public echool teachers of Atlanta, and they in tarn have invited the public school teachers throughout the United States to be their special guests. The committee on pto- gram has consented to make place for this great conference. Dr. Booker T. Washington and other leading educa- tors will take prominent part in this conference. Many of the leading pub- lic school principals and teachers throughout the United Sates think it a great opportunity to organize a National Colored Teachers Association. The colored teachers of Nashville, Chatta- nooga, Lynchburg and other cities have recently passed resolutions endorsing the idea advanced by the Atlanta teach- ers.and accepted the invitation of the Atlanta teachers to attend the great congress. For all information concern- ing the great movement, as to purpose, railroad rates, departments, etc , apply to I Garland Penn, corresponding seo- retary, or to Rev. J. W. E. Bowen, first assistant corresponding secretary, Gam- mon Theological Seminary, South At- Janta, Ga. The literature on the move- ment 1s gladly given away upon appli- pao A Colored Man to be Ordai ed Priest. Jast at this time when the question of the progress of the race is going the rounds of the daily prese, it may be of no little interest to the public to learn what the Roman Catholle church is do- ing for our race, There is no gatn- eaying thet among those institutions which have endeavored to elevate and advance the black max the Catholic church has ever played a telling part On the 21st of Jane, in the Baltimore catbedral, that same grand old church which has on 0 many occasions shown her interest in the colored race, will elevate to the dignity of her priesthood the Rev. J. Harry Dorsey. The Rev Father Dorsey—soon to be—was born in Baltimore, Md., and in his early youth attended the public schools of that city. Forced by ill health to sus- pend his studies he spent the two fol- lowing years in the endeavor to regain his lost strength. At the olose ef this period Very Rev. J. R Slattery, who had opened St. Joseph Seminary to rear young priests for the colored missions, became interested in young Dorsey and sent him to St. Pan to study for the priesthood under the Most Rev. Arch- bishop Ireland. The following year Rev. Father Slattery opened Epiphany Apostolic College as a feeder for St. Joseph Seminary, and recalled the young levite home to complete his classical course at the new college Graduating from Epiphany in June, 98 Dorsey ma- tricalated the fall of the same year as a student of St. Joseph Seminary. Again ill health arrested his progress, and he was compelled to leave his course un- finished to recuperate. A lapse of four years ensued ere he was able to resume his studies. In the interim he taught echocl with much snecess in Richmond, Va., and his native city. InSeptember, "07, be returned to his uncompleted studies in philosophy and theology at St. Joseph Seminary. 1t should be noted in passing that the students of St. Joseph attend the lectures at St. Mary’s National Sulpician Seminary, and here hehas pursued his classes. Rev. Father Dorsey’s career as a student has been crowned with laurels, and he is the justly proud possessor of three degrees. This June he goes forth a priest of God to devote his life to the uplifting of his race. A young man of studious and sober habits he will be launched ont upon the ocean of life well fitted for the great voyage that lies before him. May the great Father of mankind guide and protect him through the perilous jour- ney to the longed-for harbor of eternal rest. L. H. B. Doing of the Week. Beaumont, Tex., Spectal.—This city is still coming to the front and work more colored labor the year round than any other clty Texas, Dr, A. H. Jack- son has opened a neat drag store and employs three people. It this store you will find The Freeman onsale. Week before last H. B. Johnson and Mies Alice Marehall were joined in wedlock; the announcement is ont for the marriage of Willie A. Jones, Jr, to Mies Lalu Brown, a charming belle of this city. Miss Keolla Minor left Saturday the 24th for Orange. Johnnie Webb visited the clty week before last. Walter D. Hall is running a first-class restaurant in Neches street. Mrs. Rosa Taylor re- turned from Hempstead week before last. Mrs. Eliza Grant left week before last for Hempstead. ‘There was a big excursion from Ft. Worth to this city this week. We want more readers for The Freeman; you can buy it for five cents per copy at the colored drug store, hic enesWeaoeain Lonisville, Ky., Special—Dr. E. A. Williams and wife, of Cincinnati, vis- ited this city last Sunday, and were guests of Mr. Dr. Bush, the chiropodist and manicurist, 511 N. Second street. G. B. Goins, formerly headwaiter at the Louisville hotel, is visiting in Col- nmbus, O., while his wife is epending a few days with friends in Chicago, Boiled Brevaties. Springfield, Ill., Special.—Hiram Sor- Tell, of the “4-1144” Trio, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Boston last week. He was treated to a fine game of ball last Sunday between the Royal Tigers and acolored team from Deca- tur, which resulted in a score of 6 to 4 in favor of the Royal Tigers. He re- turned to his home in Baltimore on the 8d inet. STAGE, | The Colisenm Gardens, Chicago's new ‘amusement honse, opened with a big ‘and enthusiastic first-night audience last Saturday and the big attendance which has marked every afternoon and evening since then indicates the popu- larity of the novel gardens. The first- night andlence was eapecially fashion- able and at its head was Gov. Yates, who was present as the guest of Col. J. Strong, 8 member of bis staff, Many other well-known society people were present the first night and have contin- ued to’ visit the gardens since then. Mons. Jean Marcel’s Basso-Relievo Art Studies which have never been present- ed in this part of America before, met with overwhelming praise and appro- val from all who witnessed them and the management is regretting that ow- {ng to unavoidable clroumstances the present run of the attractions must be Imited to one week more. The statu- ary is eepeciaily fine and only when the posers step from their plaoes {s it poesi- ble for the spectators to realize it 1s ho- man beings that they see instead of marble Clara Ballerini’s amazing and daring acts on the trapeze are attracting a great amount of attention and inter- est which is increased moreover by the fact that sue is more than ordinarily beantifal. Arthur Ballerni’s trained dogs prove fascinating to all and espec- ially tothe children. The novelty in- troduced by M. and Mme. Karsy-the Myrlophon-is really « novelty and ite wonderfal mechanism is calling forth mucn praise for M. Karey as the inven: tor. The Merideth Sisters complete the bill this week with a singing and dan- cing act that ie very catchy The at- tractions of the promenade concerts, under the influence of the musio dis persed by Laffey’s musicians 1s a strong rival of the vaudeville bill. In fact it is hard to say which is the most popu- lar. The decorations of the interlor of the building proved to be far aboveeven what was anticipated, so that alto- getter the place is marixed as_ap {deal summer garden. Next week M. Marcel i fates S S Old People. Rey. Geo, Gay, Greenwich, Kas, ig past 83 years of age, yet he says: ” [ Been) yng reheat St ofa agenda Sty nis ating influences of Dr. Miles’ Nene, It brings sleep and rest when nothin else will, and gives strength and vitae aces “T am an old soldier,” writes Mr. Gee Watson, of Newton, day “and Thee been a great sufferer from nervousness ‘vertigo and spinal trouble. Have spent considerable money for medicine and doctors, but with little benefit. 1 was. so bad my mind showed ons of weak. ness. Ibegan taking Dr. Mi les! Nervine, etcetera ne Dr. 2 mice Nervine Sayed me from the insane asy. ee ha, NT oe that I could scarcely control my- self, could not sleep nor rest, would even. forget the names of my own children at ees fee oto ee first, and now I am perfectly well.” Beal Sess ov oar Dr. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind, presents a new series of subjects and the Parros brothers are put on the bil in their sensational European equilib. rium acts. NEXT SEASON’S OFFERINGS, (BY SYLVESTER RvesRIL) The new offerings of good things in the “coon comedy” market, for th coming season, have been invarisbly announced in various forms. Bob Cole, whom I see loves to be in terviewed, has been shooting off fire crackers lately. Rumors of “A Trip to Coontown;” “Coontown 400,” “The Canzibal King,” and the “Belle of Dixie” went off in separate shots. To be or not to be—that is the qneetion— whether Mr. Cole will be a lone star or whether Mr. Cook has bought the “A Trip to Coontown” to star Cole and Johnson next season remains to be seen, ‘The joint advent of these two comedi- ‘ans will be again hailed with mucb de. light. Bob Cole will make more money and Billy Johnson will spend it. ‘The Williams & Walker caunon bas exploded in the West, “In Dahomey’ will, from all accounts, be their next season’s attraction, The book, Iyrice end music are by Jesse Shipp, Paul Lawrence Dunbar and Will Marion Cooke respectively. Just how close to- gether, Shipp and Dunbar have bad oe heads nobody yet knows. What one lacks the other can supply and their efforts should prove meritorious. They have taken Williams and Walker oat into a far away country and the atmo: phere will have to be rich to please ts. ‘The weather must be warm and we must be made to feel that Pan! Dunbar isback into the game for fair. Mr. Walker is to pour out the vineyar and ‘Mr Williams will drink it down Ernest Hogan who loves} to advertive himself but “delivers the goods’ —when the cart don’t break down—will stsr onder the watch care of Wm. McClain, Just whether these two comedians will star together equally, alternately or otherwise is yet a fretful dream bat they have a large supply of wit on band including “My friend from Georsia, “A Hot Time in Blackville” and ‘‘A Country Coon.” Some of their ome dies are by white men. ‘The Troubadours will go out, early next season. The “Black Patti’ will sing some new selections and the “skit will probably again be headed by Leslie Triplet, with Anthony Byrd on the retr seat, generally occupied by # coschman. TBE FEMALE PROBLEM No women have been announced leading ladies or special features in any of the above comedy companies. Ada Overton Walker will still hold her po- sition in the “Walker” company. No mortal man will ever try to cheat ber ont of her job The addition of name and fame Will give her no reatou 10 complain and now we van look for more than ever from her again next sess00 Miss Alice Mackey, too, must be upheld ‘Those large dreamy eyes and her voice both serve her well. Belle Davis should bethe first woman to star in comedy but we hear nothing of it She # abroad; she bad beiter come hont. There are other women smuggled 787 and kept back by the grest boss! comedians who will be api to shine be and bye. We need a few female comely stare at the head of thelr own cm paniesfsoon. We must have them 4! means and devices will be resorted (02 order to make them They must watch and wait for the chance to aseert thet: selves and then do so fearlessly. be women of the stage can best be «pokeu of as “‘christians” and “sinners” Th talented woman of reasonable &0°% tion, with acreative mind, who svt her earnings and strives to be 6 chr tian a student and a warrior is bonut some day toshine The women 0% try to raise “old ned” next 8022 Things are too one sided. I give 1030 my dear, deserving ladies, the first #1 tion of the future female problem gin to write yourown plays and KP your secret heads to-gether. WE ARE STILL DOING BUSINES AT THE OLD STAND Beasley & Gree, Staple, Fancy Groceries and Mest* Cor. Bright and North Street. Old Phone—Green—2774. Ai a Wei be Se bey. Kee = Vin © tea (J —— 1 = Nit AN ae \ INTC - \ PENAL @ INU - NEF DY F 200220 LE. 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Private Gox 710, MARSHALL, MICH, THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. man is drowning he begs for help; when a shipis foundering in a heavy sea, and her flags of distress are flying, then it isa passing vessel in good con- dition is acceptable. All of you people who are spending your days on moun- tains and in valleys of prosperity where the sweetest flowers of life bloom, please do not forget your less fortunate brother, who writes in agony in the valley of despair. Some are despairing in poverty. O, take them a few of your surplus treasures which the God of heaven and earth has blessed you with, Some are borne down with sick- ness; go and take them a cheering word, thus helping them to bear the cross. ‘‘And whosoever will be chtef among you, let him be your servant.” ‘The Manhatten club is rapidly be- coming the center of social pleasure. ‘They gave a grand entertainment at ‘Knights of Pythias hall on the 23d ult. ‘The pretty hall, with its delightfall ap- pointments and lovely decorations, was 8 most attractive place. Musio was furnished by Profs. Bynum and Tor- ner’s orchestra. The grand march was lead by George Smith. ‘The club bas a memberehip of twenty-five. The en- tire party arrived in carriages and after enjoying refreshments in artistic style, departed about 2:30 a.m. Those pres- ent were: Henry Daniels, Bessie Gip- son; John Whitfield, Marie MeCuloch; James Ashley, Mamie Mitchell; Joo Hardy, Beulah Shafers; Henry Perkins, Mary Stegall; Wm. Bentley, Emma Crittenden; Henry Hooks, Katie How- ard; Berton Tollerson, Ida Hudson; Ed. Kirk, Hellen White; Harry Bryant, Maud Mosby; Hughet Marghin, Emma Mosby; Samuel Beard, Sammie Web- ster; Nelson Blackburn, Anna M. Dan- Jels; Elle Bell, Mattie Frieson; Albert Letcher, Ella Johnson; Alex. Lovelace, Mamie Johnson; Earlius Stevenson, Julia Jones; Walter Haskins, Katie Humes; Isase Pope, Anna Ray; Her- bert Reed, Ethel Gasson; Reuben White, Susie Tollerson; Will Handie, Emma Turner. Mise Ethel Jones, a talented young lady, was elected as delegate to the State Sunday School convention, which convenes in Chattanooga this month, by the Sunday school of Tabernacle Baptist church. Superintendent J. C. Neal will also go as a:delegate. Mrs, ©. B. Packet, 56 Mosby street, has been quite ill for the past week. Miss Ether Bailey, of Holly Springs, Miss., is visit- ing her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Per- sop, 157 Beal street, for the summer. Mesers. Williams and Barnett, located on 8, Main street, are two enterprising barbers of industry and skill. They march in the foremost rank of their profession. ‘The new Gayoso hotel is the finest in the South. It is run on both the American and Enropean plans. The young colored men who are em- ployed as waiters and other help are among the best and brainest of the country. Winter's hotel, like its con- temporaries, is holding its own among the best that give efficient service. Its proprietors are kind and genial, Its waiters, who we are proud to say are colored, are destined to furnish some good material for usefal manhood. We forget not that Bishop Arnett, Panl Lawrence Dunbar and many other prominent men started life as waiters, Neil Roby, a leading chef of this city, is putting up some of the daintiest dishes to be found anywhere, for this hostelry. The magnet that draws the crowd, and the cafe that gives the nic- est service, is the newly furnished Cli- max, 76 Main street. None can with- stand the mighty drawing power of this lovely place. Here is where the colored people of character flock. Here their fondest hopes of gratifying their appetites and quenching their thirst at a lovely soda fountain are accom- plished. Miss Lucy Hughes proprietor. Interresting Items. Princeton, Ind., Special.—Rev. Woods pastor of the Free Will Baptist church of Xenia, O., preached at the 2nd, M, E. church, Tuesday evening. He was enroute to Evansville, his former resi: dence, to transfer his family to Xenia, where he will make his fature home. Several persons were present and a good collection was taken for his trav- eling expenses. Mr- and Mrs. Abraham Barnes entertained last week in honor of their son, Jesse. About 30 persons were present. It was an enjoyable af. fair. At 1080 a dainty collation of cake and foe cream was served. Mrs. M. A, Leggett was called to Jeffersonville, on account of the sudden death of Mra Bettie Fountain. The Epworth League rendered quite an interesting and in- struotive program, Friday evening con- aisting of selecting of select readings, addresses and solos. It being ‘‘old folks’ evening, we certainly hada treat. Mr. Alexander Reno, formerly of Indianap- olis but now of Chicago, Ill.. and Miss Rosa Fisher of this city were united in matrimony Wednesday May 21, at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Peter Fields, in Seminary place at § o'clock p.m, Rev. ‘W.E. Young pastor of the Olive Branch Baptist church officlating, Miss Fisher is an amiable young lady whose charac- ter is above reproach. She is the daughter of Mr. Benjamin Fisher who lives west of the city. Mr. Reno, we understand is a gentleman of good re- pute, energetic and thrifty and makes a good income, A grand repast was pre- pared for the guests and the bride re- ceived several beautiful and useful pres- ents. The colored teachers of our city schools were all re-elected for the ensu- ing year. Silas Porter of Danville, Il. was the guest of his sister Mrs. Lucy Kaufman, 536 Oak street Surday, May 25. Sunday May 25 was quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church, The sacramental sermon was preached by Rey. J.T. Leggett, pastor of the 2nd M. E. church, Rev. H. ©. Mooman pastor of the A. M. E. church and part of his congregation assisted. On the 18th ult. the A. M. E. church had a grand rally. About $23 was raised to liquidate the indebtedness. ‘The super- interdants and pastors of the 2nd M E. church and theA. M. E. churches of Lyles and Princeton met Sunday even- ing after adjournment of the quarterly meeting and decided to hold a union Sunday-school convention on the 22nd of June, An excellent program was made out for the occassion, H. F. Smith will hold his graduating exer- lees for his writing school next Friday evening at the 2d. M.E. church. Prof. R.L. Anthony, principal of colored nigh school will deliver the principal Selilcie: A Social Organization. Jacksonville, Fls., Special.—The Sil- ver Link Club, which is the leading eo- clal club of this city, have leased an es- pectal place to hold their meetings and have handsomely furnished it. Their ical exelaiweye Ci se Cs atis standard. Mr, James H. Hall, the pres- ident of the club, is an able man in that ‘position which he has held, with one excoption, since the club was organized. ‘The other officers are Arthur Campbell, vice; Ellis Jones, secretary; Julius L, Deunis, treasurer; Charley Williams, sargeant at arms; Abern Campbell, Averoator. Mr. Evans Jones left last Sunday on the steamer Apacha for New ‘York where he will spend the sammer in the mountains. We hope him a pleas- ant trip and asafe return. The officers and members of the Royal Literary and Social club entertained highly at their first concert Wednesday evening, May, 14, Music was furnished by the Metro- politan orchestra, ‘The officers of this club are: Joseph Williams, pres.; Miss Anna Chappelle, vice; Miss Clarabell Wright, secretary: Edward DeVaughn, assistant; Mies Laura Jackson, treas- urer. Mr. Thomas Debar, a young man who stands very highly in his du- ties in christian and social work and a young man that is making an earnest effort to become a credit to his race is well thought of by all who know him, Young men like this are very much wanted. Misses Ella Sumpter and Vicie Hugheet arethe most charming young ladies on the west side, The Florida State Normal and Industrial Institute closed its term. Rev. E, J. Greeg, D. D, by special request delivered the bac- calaureste sermon. Mr. and Mrs. 8. L. Randall formerly of Savannah, Ga., bat now located inour elty have made many warm frlends. Mr, Randalls the first class barber at 202 Bridge street and is making quite arecord, while his esti- mable wife is succeeding nicely with her latest tads of dressmaking and fitting. Miss Agnes Lewis of Nassau is spending avery pleasant visit with her sister, Mrs, A. Higginbotham of 152 Pelican street. Prof. E.C. Deas, is untiring in ie a a ae ee ee Sere Newsy Nugeets. Hot Springs, Ark., Special. —The pub- Uc school picnic given ont to the Arkan- sas fair ground \week before last was one long to be remembered by those that participated. The children were conveyed to and from in some of the swellest rigs in the city and on their ar- rival home at night, said they spent a very pleasant day, and only wish that the school pionic was a little oftener. Mrs, Willie Kantman lett week before last for Camden, Ark., where she will spend a few weeks with relatives, then leave for St. Louis to join her husband, Malachi Kaufman, who is employed at the unfon station in that city. Mes- dames Chalmers, Fargerson and Master Arthur Reed, who have been on the sick Uist the last past week or so, are much improved at present. The public school exercise of the primary department, given at Visitors’ Chapel Church last Thureday night the 22nd, under the able leadership of Miss Mattie Dover, was very interesting indeed, showing to the public the rapid progress the young ones are making. Arthur Holmes left week before last for Chicago, Ill, Don’t forget to go to D. L. Floyd’s barbershop fora first-class shave and hair cnt, 38 Central avenue. Mrs. J. J. Moore of 2319 Walnut street, St Louis, Mo., is here visiting Mesdames Davenport, Trow and Minnie Matthews of 407 Pleasant street. Mr. and Mrs. George Rodges left week before last for Colora- do to spend the summer. H. F. Foster sends his best regards to his brother, Ed. Cooksey at the Oliver House, South Bend, Ind. Messrs. John English, Charles Gresham and Joe Hicks left re- cently for Kansas City, Mo. James Page returned home recently from Nashville, Tenn.. where he has-been at tending school at Roger Williams Col lege. Amos Jeffries of Little Rock, Ark.,is here on a visit. | 4H, F, Foster. IN OLD KENTUCKY. A General Gleaning of News--Other In- torests, Eto. Paducah, Ky., Special.—The musical talent of the city isnow being organized and in the near future Paducah will en- joy the honor of having the best brass band this side of Louisville; prepare for the Sth. Mrs. Lucy Dickinson spent several days in Hopkinsville to witness the street Fair week before last. Eu- gene Thomas has been indisposed recent- ly several days. Sandy Slater was a delegate recently to the cunvention held at Madisonville. ‘The parsonage in Washington street is undergoing con- sideraple improvements. G. E. Mar- shall had a new floor laid in his barber- shop. Master Buddie Brooks is carrier of The Freeman during the rheumatic attack on the agent. All news handed tohim will be varefally attended to. ‘The Baptist Association convenes here in August, Mrs. Herbert Johneon will soon open an ice cream parlor in Wor- ten's additions. Budd Mitchen who lived with his mother and two sisters in ‘Tennessee street, died Monday the 19th inst. Ho belonged to several insurance companies, also the Labor Union of this city which conducted the funeral. Mise Nellie Swain returned ;Sunday the 18th from St. Louis where she had been in attendance to the bedside of her sick brother, who, on her return was much better. Duke Johnson, an I. C., brake- man was blown from a train en route tothe city last Friday the 23rd inst., and was seriously injared. ‘News of a General Character. Cleveland, Ohio, Special.—The recital under the management of Alex. O. Tay- lor at Forest Street Armory, May 21, was a decided success. Some of the leading talent of Cleveland participated. J. G. Tyler, the gifted pianist of Ober- lin Conservatory, was the star of the evening. The eighth annual conven- tion of the Christian and Missionary Alliance vegan a ten days’ session May 28 at Mt, Zion Congregational church, ‘Maple street. Several prominent min- isters of the South and East wore in attendance. Rev. W. W. Pope of Win- ston, N.C., preached a very able ser- mon to a large attendance Sunday, May 25. Rey. H. D, Prowd of Cincinnati attended the convention. Mrs, W. 0. Bowles of Cleveland is president. Miss Elizabeth Lee of Charleston, 8. C., is visiting her cousin, Miss Edna Ander- son, Giddings avenue. Miss Lee will spend the summer here, Chaplain W. T. Anderton of the U. 8. army, who just returned from service in Cuba, gave an interesting talk at St. John A. M. E. church, Sunday night, May 25._ He will leave in afew days for Nebraska, where his regiment is stationed. Rev. C, W. Bandy, pastor of St. John A. M. E. church, preached a grand annual sermon to the Ed. N. Hallowell Post and Relief Corps No, 18, G. A. R., May 25 at 11a, m. The veterans turned out in large numbers and St. John church was crowded. Rev. W. L. Taylor of Richmond, Va., president of the U. 0, of T. R., gave an interesting talk toa large audience at St. John church Sun- day afternoon, May 25, and held a grand mass meeting Tuesday night. Rev. Taylor will remain in Cleveland several tote Brilliantly Entertained. Mobile, Ala., Special.—The Charles Thompson Congressional Committee was much impressed at the colored en- terprises shown it while in Mobile. It visited the Broad-street Academy, the State-street A. M. E. Zion Church, the welcome address was delivered by Rev. W. H. Davenport who made a great im- pression on the committee while the choir rendered excellent music. Mrs. LH. Cook sang a solo of which she re- ceived the applaud by the whites wa- ving their handkerchlefs in much joy. On the boat ride down Mobile Bay, ex- Congressman R. H. Clark was called on to speak. He gave vent to his feeling by calling the committee the Bucker- Thompson committee. Bishop W. J. Gaines was in the city last Sunday the 25th and preached at Emanuel A. M. E. Church at 11a. m., and at Bethel 7:20 p-m, The bishop is much pleased at the wonderful progress Rev. H. N. New- sum has made in such a short time. He said Rev. M. Moreland at Bethel, is stil holding up well. Decoration Day was observed here at the Magnolia Cemeta- ry, very large crowd was out in at- tendance and paid tribute to the dead Permanently cured tran cat Seay cea ara Aomplete, trast ae ment contig one dant mahal a aeieta si etka Cope ead aooealie srk So bau tation yee fea oat Rong iais as Unee Bells Co., Pittsburgh, Pa., for sympton blank. | a wa “The only Soap fit for the Face writes a U.S. Army officer. The only soap that thoroughly softens the beard— is soothing and healing to the face—and makes shaving easy, safe and agreeable. 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Efforts for Freedom. Libera| fredrick Bony'as "Nat Turner and otters who strack for tretgme utl-slavers aia Examples of Underground Railroad Work ‘Slave population ot 1800.” The War or die wet ion,” Employment of Nexrosoldiers, Fort Plow, Around Petersburg. ‘Te Cratr ist dents of the war. The end of the war. Reconstuction, 185—'68. Progress since freelom. Re Uigious progress. Educational progress, Financial progress, Some noted Negroes. Fre pl of color in North Carolina. 2 CONTENTS OF THE HISTORY NEGRO SOLDIERS: First Horo of tin Xerye solorod man, Ben plctgven ot the dating chargue rade by Negrgoldirsnt aa Joa 2 fad around Bantingo. “Oprporal Brown killed at hs poet whifa rng cannon wilh Eu deer the block house and saved tho Rough Riders. Sergeant Berry, the colored esltia et Was first to raise the American flag on San Juan Hill. The flowing, tributes of McKinley, Miles, Roosevelt and many others on the bravery of aK: soldiers. General Morgan advocata Nogrs ative Antonia a Jono Mego, Gomez, Misa Cisneros and the Osan thai io Negro paymaster in the army. ‘The Negro poet, Paul Lawrence Danbury, “Ease ie colored maa who outwitted the diplomacy of the Spanish Minister at Washingtsn, es." JWESTIONS EVERY PERSON OUGHT TO KNOW..--All answered in the Hi ofthe Negro toltiors it ths GpauiekAmmoricaa Wage, Bisse, Plow ay eae te ved in the dgtruction ofthe Butlcauip piney 5) What colored ealae was fn cain {a che S “anish-American war? 8. What oolored soidier was the first martyr of tho wr a HEvoluion? vat colon lair bad chars of Uotchiss gun knocked vr Sua Block Horio aid aaved the Rouah Ridgra i tho SpaninicAmorican was? Wont ccinci Mer reached the Block House first on San Juan Hill, took down the Spanish and hoisted th American flag? 6. What colored soldier did the samé at the Block House at El Canty’ 1. 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Shelbyville, Ind., Special.—Miss El- nora Yates left Sunday for Union City to visit friends. Miss Blanche Glenn of Indianapolis was the guest of Mre. Penick Sunday. Mrs. Wm. Hines has returned after a week's stay in Cincin- nati. Rev. L. D. Leonard was a dele- gate at the County Sunday School Con- vention held at Flat Rock this week. Messrs. Lisher Anderson and Oakley Maze were in Indianapolis, Sunday. Many of Shelbyville’s people attended the Elks carnival at Columbus. Mesers ‘Will and Robert Smith and Edward George of indianapolis were visitors here Sunday. While attending the car- nival at Columbus last week, Alex. Pearson was badly used by an unknown victim. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mont- gomery and Mr. Allen Johnson attend- ed the Odd Fellow’s torn ont at Rasy, ville, Edward George will ream y this elty having sovspted a poe with the Doble & Griin’s bendy store. Robert Woodard anq Steven, Marshall are visiting in Lovisras gy ae | Boiled Brevities, | Louisville, Ky., Spec. Tom ty. Jor, of Indlanapolt, ts il, ad sends regards to all, The 1.0. of kg ‘and Danghters of Seven will bre ta, annval sermon preached at Center Street ohnroh June 8; plente June se There is one thing that the Nee should learn to do, and that io 8 his money with his friends, and inet friends that the Negro has are 1 who give him work, and not only sho 1e Negro spend his money with 4 ae eave hice: but those whoo him work should always: recuyy'{® Negro’s vote. AR ‘The Freeman in Hot Springs a. Copies of The Freeman can be fond oy, aataniay at Prot atren ote te store. Id Ma vern avenue; Henry 7. 9 te aaa Micancolr erent. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER RACE CLEANINGS Army and navy circles in New York city were greatly interested in the stories of the filing of Mrs. Maria Cook's will for probate on Tuesday, May 20, for she was formerly socially prominent and her husband was Capt. Augustus P. Cooke, U. S. N. Mrs. Cooke, like her husband, died in Paris. Capt. Cooke was commandant of the Brooklyn Navy Yard in 1887. He won much fame as a naval commander and retired in 1892, going to Paris to reside. He died there in September, 1896. Mrs. Cooke's will, left $30,000 in trust for her maid, Jennie MADAM M'NAIRDEE the gifted Clairvoyant, the great female wonder, born with the double (cault) veil, she is one of the old ancient Southern Clairvoyants of New Orleans. She's a living Phrenologist and Physiologist. She tells plainly what you are best adapt to, or not to read by reading the words. With her hand she gives you a coil of influence to enable you to overcome all bad luck. She has made thousands of homes happy. Read the fifth chapter ix verse of St. Matt: "Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God." She reiterates the separated, makes peace where the separated lives never become angry or your sweet heart forseke you. But will love you better and marry you sooner it will only heed this lady's consultation. Read what several ladies of your city say, "Yes, we believe her a Godsend to our city: my husband and I had been separated over a year and just think since I called on this lady, he returned to my lady says, "The one loved refused to call or write me; I called on this lady and we are now engaged." You can't afford to W. H. MADAME M'NAIRDEE, miss consulting this gifted lady; she is gifted to read characters. She challenges the world to excel her advice on love, losses business, family and financial troubles. Re-unites the separated causes speedy marriage with the one of your choice. No cards allowed in her place of business. no one's ill wishes filled; strictly Christian; no money needed for her heavenly gift. If you are painful or asking, think you have been witchcrafted to see her. She spent eight years in the Jungles of Africa and has travelled it through states doing good wherever she went. Read St. John, 9th chap, 33d ver: "If this man is not of God he could do nothing. Three parallels so arranged that you meet manners; neverwere confluent dental. Owing to his ability you may call night or day. Permanently located. Send money by postal order or Registered letter N.B.-Send lock hair accompanied by one dollar ($1.00) and receive full life reading. Clip this up. 411% Indiana Avenue. INDIANAPOLIS, IND., MADAME M'NAIRDEE-MOORE. I MADAM McNIAREE-MOORE has recently married and wishes all to address her as above at her old staud. She certainly is the wonderful woman of the 20th century. She has made a many hearty仆人 power her wonderful power. I, for one, as one she midst. My heart ached from the cruel treatment he husband and the way he would throw away money and money until I consulted this wonderful lady it will soon be a year. Through her he has become a loving husband; and 3 today he presents me with a lovely lot on which he will in the spring erect a home. Tongue can't praise her too high. A LADY of New Iberia, La. WRITE HERE AT ONCE FOR ALL INFORMATION. There is no doubt of this lady's prophetic power. She is a living phrenologist, palmstick a natural born clairvoyant to which thousands will testify. She is a God send to country—born with a gift that no one can understand. Tell you every incident of your past and future life and put you on the road of success financially and physically if you will not obey instructions. I called on her when the one I love had gone I knew not where and he returned at once, and today I am his dear wife. A LADY of Fort Gibson, Ind. T. Madame—I feel it my duty to do this for you are all you advertise. Just think my husband and I have been separated 2 years;壁 called on you in September and in a week's time he returned and married me, and I cannot you too much. Ladies that are heartbroken my family troubles, love affairs and bad luck see me seem that life is a blank; call or write to me that you do good you do 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, she will be please to meet you and will when ever you wish to. She protects her entire time for the welfare of the people believing God will reward her and make your very soul glad to hear her, heaven for she writes such soul searching letters, tells you how to make home happy. Please always enclose stamp for answer. Here she is as she looks today and a bride three weeks. Jiggetts, besides providing that she receive the testatrix's diamond ring, her largest solitaire diamond ring, a sapphire and diamond neclace, three other diamonds wore by Mrs. Cooke's mother, and miniature portraits of her mother, father and husband. The beneficiary is a Negro maid about thirty-five years of age, who had faithfully served Mrs. Cooke and mother before her. The maid is now in Paris. While the relatives in this country expected the servant to be remembered they are surprised by what they regard as the extremely liberal provision and doubly annoyed at the gifts of so much valuable jewelry and of the miniatures. + Rev. Walter Thompson of the New Jersey conference, has written and published a booklet on "The Relation of Baptized Children to the Church." It is a very clear and forceful presentation of the subject and would richly repay anyone who would give it a careful perusal. + Dr. H. Stanton McCord, a colored physician of Baltimore, Md., recently made an average of $94\frac{1}{4}$ in his examination before the Maryland Board of Examiners. This is the highest average ever made by any physician since the board was established seven years ago. The Negroes of Virginia have decided to let the courts pass upon their rights to vote. The Negroes of Alabama have already carried their case to the courts and have employed a colored lawyer to represent them. + The raising of $10,000 by the Va. Baptist State Convention at its meeting on the 14th inst. Marks the high water point thus far reached by the colored people in an effort of this kind. This money was solicited and raised within the brief period of a year and apparently without any special hard ship on the part of the contributors. It is, indeed, a revelation of the powers that are within us and sets space for future achievements of even greater magnitude. + The committee on labor ordered a favorable report on the bill providing for a commission to inquire into the industrial condition of the colored people of the United States. The commission is to be appointed by the President, and is to consist of five members who are to receive $3,500 per annum each. The commission is to "make a comprehensive investigation of the people of the Negro race in the United States, their educational progress, and the best means of promoting harmony between the races in the United States; said commission to investigate and report views concerning the adjustment of the trouble effecting the harmonius relations of the races," Dr. M. C. B. Mason, Senior Secretary of the Freedmen's Aid and Educational Society, with headquarter at Cincinnati delivered the annual commencement address at the commencement exercises of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, May 29th. People from many sections of the South were present. + A most unfortunate affair has occurred at Wilberlorce University. S. S. Curry, a student at Payne Seminary, hung himself last week. He was said to be one of the most promising student of the school and preached regularly at South Charleston, where he pastored in connection with his studies. He would have graduated in June next. His home was in Florida. No known cause can be assigned for the act except that his mind had been somewhat deranged before he wept to the school. Every one regrets the sad ending of such a promising life. THE "A. R. M." LETTERS Some one signing himself or herself "A. R. M." has been a persistent contributor to The Freeman for years. The contributions, we are sorry to admit, have more times found final lodgment on the editorial desk than in the columns of The Freeman. The following is a series of them, showing the drift of the writer's sentiment: Dear Sir—You could do no better thing than to insist that the colored people observe the laws of the country. A. R. M. As you seem to have the welfare of the Afro-American at heart, more so than any other colored newspaper, I think it would be a good idea for you to make a war on the so-called "coon" songs. I will say that there is nothing the matter with the music to these songs as it is music that is characteristic of a certain race of people, but where the trouble comes in is the degrading and disgusting words. Now, I will say that if you will make a fight to have these songs known as Afro-American or Ethiopian melodies, and also contend that such words as "coon," "nigger," "darkey" and "wench" be eliminated, you will give to the Negro a powerful weapon for fighting his battles, and you will also give to Negro musicians golden opportunities for earning an honest living; and I will further state that instead of calling instrumental music of this class "bar-time" music, I would call the same by its proper name, that is "sync coped music." A. R. M. Taking into consideration that this is a white man's country, and that he rules it by reason of his superior numbers and the superior intelligence on the part of the masses of his people, the only way that I see of solving the Negro problem in this country is by use of the military movement known as deploying or scattering out. I give below the percentage of the representation that the Negroes form of the principal States in this country, and while I do not claim that they are exactly correct, but approximately they are: Michigan, 6-8 per cent of 1 per cent Ohio, 2 per cent; Florida, 42 per cent Kentucky, 6 per cent; Texas, 35 per cent Louisiana, 51 per cent; South Carolina, 60 per cent; Missouri, 6 per cent; Mississippi, 57 per cent; Arkansas, 35 per cent; Tennessee, 35 per cent; Alabama, 44 per cent; Georgia, 44 per cent; Indiana, 1½ per cent; Illinois, 6-8 of 1 per cent; Pennsylvania, 2½ per cent; Maryland, 2½ per cent; New Jersey, ½ of 1 per cent; Iowa, 5½ per cent; Wisconsin, 1-7 of 1 per cent; Nebraska, ½ of 1 per cent; Kansas, 54 of 1 per cent; New York, 1½ per cent; Massachusetts, 1½ per cent. Now I will say that if the Negroes would leave such States as Florida, South Carolina, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia, where they are entirely too numerous for their own good, or until they reduced their per centage of the population to about 25 per cent, and go to such States as Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Missouri, Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Iowa, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Kansas, New York or Massachusetts, the Negro problem would be about solved, but I will say that they will make a sad mistake if they go to such cities as New York City, Chicago, Philadelphia or St. Louis. The places where they should go is almost any city of over 25,000 population, but keep out of the above four great commercial centers. One of the best ways that I know of for the Ethiopian to better his condition in this country is for him to learn to supply his own demands as much as possible. The way the average Ethiopian lives at present it is necessary for him to go to the white man and pay cash for very near everything that he consumes, and, as he belongs to a subservient race, comparatively speaking, this keeps him financially embarrassed pretty near all of the time. Now what the colored man wants to do is to buy himself some tools, such as a saw, a hatchet, a plane, etc., and depend more upon his brains and muscles for his demands and not so much on the white man. This will not only develop intelligence and thrift, but it will show the colored man's peculiar racial characteristics to the world, and will place him in a financial condition to meet those demands that he cannot possibly supply himself. A. R. M. I I wish to call the average Negro's attention to the fact that pure, unadulterated insolence on his part does more to keep him down than anything else that I know of; in fact it is more of a hindrance to his progress than his color. The Germans have a proverb which reads as follows: "Mit der Hut in der Hand geht Mann durch der ganzer Land." A free translation would be a polite man can succeed almost anywhere. I would recommend that colored school teachers, parents and preachers make a specialty of teaching politeness, cleanliness and self respect. II I will say that the chief reason why the Negro is hated and despised so much in this country is because he does not supply his own demands. The white people of this country have not only to supply the demands of the white race, but they have to supply no less than seventy-five per cent of the demands of the Negro; this places on the white man's shoulders more than his share of American civilization and leaves the Negro almost in the position of a parasite. While this is not true to any great extent in the South I will say it is true in the North; in fact the Northern Negro contributes such a little to this country's welfare, from an economic standpoint, that the possibilities of the Negro are almost unknown to the average northern white man. A. K. M. 1 The writer, a Chicagoan, shows an intimate acquaintance with the doings of the colored people, and seems interested in their welfare. SPORT. Corbett gets the Decision. Denver, May 23.—William H. Rothwell, better known to the sporting world as "Young Corbett," to night gained the decision over "Kid" Broad, of Cleveland at the end of a fast and furious fight. Broad put up a very good fight and in the ninth round had Corbett groggy, but the Denver lad came back strong and finished the round fresh. At no time was there any time lost, both men being willing to lead and force the fighting whenever necessary. The fight to night is the third time this pair have met. The contest was for half the gross receipts, 75 per cent. of which goes to the winner and 25 to the looser, and the featherweight championship of the world. The first fight between these men was on March 22, 1901, when Broad scored a clean knockout in the ourth round. On July 26, 1901, Corbett gained the decision over Broad in a ten round fight. On both these occasions the pridipals claimed they had not been in first class shape. To night, however, the boys said they were in fine fettle. Both men fight in much the same style and are always anxious to "mix up" at close range. They weighed in at 126 pounds at 3 o'clock this afternoon. The betting was 2 to 1 on Corbett. The Colorado Athletic Club arena seats 3,000, and there were at least 4,000 persons present, every inch of standing room being taken. Corbett showed superiority in the first second, third and fourth rounds, but Broad had a shade the better of the fifth and seventh and had Corbett groggy in the ninth. Broad seemed much stronger in the tenth. In the ninth both men came up fresh and anxious to mix it. Corbett landed left jab on the nose. Corbett put two left jabs on the ear. They clinched. Broad ducked a left swing and then put two lefts to Corbott's face. Corbett ducked a hard right and led a right swing that Broad ducked cleverly. Broad put three left jabs to the nose in quick succession. Broad landed his left jab on Corbett's face with regularity. Corbett put his left to the jaw. Broad was aggressive and landed a stiff one on the jaw. Corbett a very light left to the nose and Broad retaliated with a stiff right to the ribs. In the tenth round Corbett landed a hard left jab to the nose. Corbett got inside of two of Broad, leads. Corbett was groggy after seven hard jabs on the nose, but rallied and came back with right swings to the nose. They were then fighting fast and furious at close range. Corbett put a hard left jab to the nose, and Broad landed his right on the wind. 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Thisan- nouncement will end three popular lines. Does half price interest you? ‘Ten pieces of fineSeotch Madras, the regular 5c quality, while they last,choice at..25¢ ‘Twenty pieces of our popular 250-a-yurd Madras, one of the finest qualities ever sold for 0 little, priced to....19¢ Just 10 pleces left of those pretty 82-inch mercerized Ginghams, until now 200 a yard; repriced ................19¢ l, 5. AYRES ( (0. “{ndiana’s Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods.” FUEGO OOOO VV VY CITY NOTES.. 2 POSD HPHOSOSSSHS See C, A. Bassett’s tine line of photo- grapns. Mr. J. D, Howard has returned to the clty after two weeks’ absence. ‘Mrs, Ora Dunlop went to Elwood, Ind., Tuesday to visit friends. Quarterly meeting and Rally Day at ‘Simpson Chapel to-marrow. Prof. W. B. Buchanan of Deostar, Als., is in the city for afew days. Mesers, Frank Brown and Leonard Harris were in Cincinnati Sunday. ‘Miss Eliza Cook is visiting the Rev. J. W. Robinson and family in Chicago. ‘Tne Baptist University of Indianapo- Us will open on the 15th of September Robert Moody, after an absence of several months, has returned to the ity. The Delsarte class gave an enter- tainment at Simpson Chapel, Friday night. Important news items will be received at The Freeman office, Telephone No. 2880 new. Mrs. Grant Frazier of Muncie, was in the city two days last week the guest of Robert Larrie. W. Sherman Baldwin of Chicago, was in the city a few days this week en route to his home in Ohio. J. L, Parker, a prominent young law- yer of Pocahontas, Va., is in the olty. He will reside here permanently. J. W. Campbell of Central City, Ky., has been in the city for a few days this week looking after the miners interests, The little folk old folk concert at ‘Wayman Chapel last Friday night, was big enocess, Susie E. Lewis, mana. ger. Stands for the American Doves of Pro- teotion pionic July 4th will be sold June 14 at O.M. C, Willis’ from 6 to 9 o'clock Rm, J. E. Moreland, international secreta- ry of the Y. M. A., gave an interesting talk last Sanday at Jones Tabernacle Chareh. Next Sunday the Y. M. ©. -A., will have the pleasure of meeting in its own rooms at 316} Indiana avenue. Meeting at 4 o’clook. ‘The Rev. and Mrs. Coleman of Frank lin, Sundayed in the olty—the reverend filling the pulpit morning and evening at Allen Chapel. Rey. E, L, Gilliam has been appointed commissoner for the city of Indianapolis, to represent the Young People’s Chris tlan Congress. ‘A grand pionio will be given by the American Doves of Protection Lodges Nos. 1 aud 4 at Armstrong Park, Fri aay, July 4, 1902. Don’t forget the first annual picnio of St. Phillip’s Mission next Friday Jun 18.at Armstrong Park. Allday. Take N. Indianapolis car to the gate. Rev. B. F, Farrell of the Mt. Zior Baptist Church is one of the leading Gray & Gribben DEALERS IN Diamonds, Watches, Clocks, Jewelry and Silverware, 154 N, Hlinois St., Indianapolis. ELWOOD SANDS, LOCAL AGENT. Goods Sold on Time or for Cash. He cordially solicits colored patronage. All Terms Confidential. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. spirits in the Baptist University under- taking; he has given his personal cheok for $100. Don’t forget the date, June 24 at Beth- any Park. The'grest annual outing by the A.M. E Chnrches of this city; a grand day in the woods, General fare, 50 cents, children 35 cents. A grand barbecue will take place on Oak Hill, July 4th for the benefit of the Baptist University. The program will consist of speech-making by some of the best talent thronghont thestate. Speak- ing morning and afternoon. Everybody is going to Bethany Park picnic of the A. M. E. Churches, Tues- day, June 24,1902. General fare £0 cents, children 35 cents, Committee on ar- rangements—Revs. C. W. Thompson, L, W. Ratliffe, R. R. Downs. Rey. C. N. Coggins, Field Secretary of the Negro Young People's Congress, to meet in Atlanta, Ga., wasin the city this week in the interest of the move- ment. He reports an encouraging out look for a large attendance. Besutifal Bethany Park is where the A.M. E Churches will hold their an- nual picnic. Plenty of. water, shade and other conveniences. The fare is cheap and all can go. All are going, June %. Adults 50 cents, children 35 cents, Mrs. Drusilla Jackson formerly Drn- silla Dickson, will sing with the Way- man Chapel choir while in the city. ‘The Wayman Chapel quartette: Mrs. Drusilla Jackson, sopranc; Miss Rozene Davie, allo; Wm. M. Lewis, tenor; J. Tones, base. The ladies of the Zenda club under the leadership of Mies Henrietta Davis, gave a cotillion Tuesday evening the 3rd at Odd-Fellows’ Hall. Thirty-two couples participated in the affair which ‘on account of its many enjoyable feat- ures will long live in the hearts of all that were present. Everybody is invited to Allen Chapel to-morrow, Children’s Day service at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Hon. @. L. Knox will deliver in part his famous lecture. The program is tull and in- spiring and you shonid not fail to see and hear the divine worship of your children, to assist them in the same. ‘The ladies’ auxiliary of the Flanner Gatld met in a pleasant session at the Guild reading room, Monday evening. ‘This ciub of ladies is interested in the industrial effort being put forth by the Blanner Guild company and is com- pozed of the following members: Mes- ‘dames Lavina Sneed, president; Minnte Scott, secretary; Henry Hart, treasurer; Lillian Henderson, president of the exe- cutive committee ; and Mesdames B. J. Morgan, Lillian Brown-Jones, L. E. Guthrie, R. ©. Dixon, C. A. Bennett, B. ‘Tarner and J. T. V. Hill, ‘Will Build A 810.000 Ohurch. Rev. B, F. Farrell of Mt. Zion Baptist Church has eecured the deeds to two ot the three pieces of property that the congregation has been buying on Fay- ette and Twelfth streets, where they will build a new church costing $10 000 next year. The properties reprecent an outlay of $2,700 consisting of houses and lot. The old property which is free of incumbrance, will be converted into flats the rental of which will be applied to the indebtedness of the new church. The old church is on Lafayette and Eleventh streets. Rev. Farrell has been pastor for 14 years and his progress be- speaks bis progressive spirit. He is of a normal school of Gallatin, Tenn., in which place he was a teacher in the schools, He attended Roger Williams college. He gives evidence of his school ing in his scholarly sermons and in his exeoutive ability. H. ©. Turner, chair. man of the trustee board, has been one of the staunch supporters of Rev. 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Smith, sergeant-et-arme, Greenfield, Tenn., Special. — There has been considerable sickness in this community, but all sufferers are con: convalescing. George Flippins died on the 23d ult, and was buried at Mt. Zion. Peter Harris, a popular young brakeman on the I. C. railroad, fell be- tween the cars on the 20th alt., and suffered the loss of an arm and a leg, from which he died. Miss Mabel Elder, of Milan, was a recent guest of her friends here. Miss Florence Edwards, Mrs Fannie Malone, Marshal Barham and A. Dopbs have returned from Mar: tin, where they attended the District conference and Sunday School conven vention, The members of the C M. E. church have greatly beautified thei honse of worship. Mrs. Lizzie Lotham will serve ice cream and cake on Sun day evenings as usual. All are invited. Albany, Ga., Special.—Rey. A. 8. Clark, of Augusta, visited here several days last week. George Brown has re- tarned home after an absence of several months. Morris O. Lee, after having graduated from the Pharmaceutical de- partment of Howard University, Wash- ington, D.C., has returned to the city. Mies Eva D. Woodson, of Macon, is visiting Rev. ang Mrs. O, A. Waddell. Mrs. Jeff Davis and children will visit friends in Baker county next week. They will also attend the District con- ference which will be in session there. The colored people have organized a stock company with $2,000 capital to embark in the drug bueinese, and will begin operation at once. M. O. Lee will be in charge. The Breeman can be purchased weekly from W. H. Phil- lips, who will be pleased to meet you. HON. CHARLES MARTINDALE. — Resume of the Man, his Personal Worth and Fitness for the Position From a standpoint of thorough com- petency and broad-minded philenthrop- io calibre, there could be no better man nominated for Joint State Senator from Marion and Morgan counties, as con- cerns or pertains to the general interests of the Negro, than Hon. Charles Mar- tindale, of Indianapolis. ‘Mr. Martindale is one of an old estab- Mshed family. His record from enild- hood has been above reproach. Through- ont his entire life, from boyhood to manhood, has come to the surface at various times, his desire to see and sym- pathy with the efforts of our people toward advancement. It this man be elected there dan be one thing assured the Negro, distino:ly aside from any precedent, namely: ONE CLERKSHIP. It is seldom we have the assurances of this nature upon which we can so thoroughly depend, and know that we have it from a man whom we know to be our well wisher Let us unite and throw our combined support to an honest man and our friend. It behooves every colored voter to arouse himeelf to carefal thought perti- nent to measures of this character wherein are involved his beat interest. No petty subsidy or counteracting in- fluence should be allowed to balk ns in the support of such mea as we know to be sincere in the desire to assist us to rise superior to “spit toon cleaners” and general menialites which fs the usufroct, generally, of political favors so far as the Negro is concerned. ‘We owe it to ourselves and to pos- terity to take every advantage consist- ent with principle and honor to elect this worthy man. 2 LuoK. ‘Those who are in need andunlucky, write to Madam Harper and she will make things go your wey, Write fora free consultation. The Madam is an expert in business, law suits, marriages and all kinds of chance. Makes life happy to thoce who consult her. Write and enclose a stamp, as letters are not noticed unless stamp 18 enclosed. Ad- dress Mrs. M. F, Harper, 711 W. Spring street, Lima, O. tern n* o Gans eieaanion Manele, Ind., Special—The Second Baptist church ran an excursion to An- Gerson one evening last week, and wa: well patronized. Dawsie Smith and Ross Chavis, of Dr. Cooper’s medicine show now holding forth at Hartford City, spent Sunday in the city. L. M. Denton, D, D, president of Claflin Unt. versity, together with six students from Claflin University and Mehsrry Medi- cal College, rendered a very interesting program at High Street M. E. churci onthe 29th ult. ‘They were raising money to erect an addition to the Men- ual Training school at Orangeburg, 8. C. Mrs. Grace Guthrie, of 8. Munroe strect, is confined to her bed with rheu matism, Miss Goldie Young is alsc suffering with rheumatism at her home in 8, Hackley street. Mrs. Reed, of Indianapolis, has been in the city the past week visiting relatives. Omer Knox and family spent Sunday in Rich- mond. READ THIS CAREFULLY. Ifyou are troubled with kinky or curley hair use Ozonized Ox Marrow, it will make your hair straight, soft an®beautiful. If you are troubled with Hair falling out, Ozonized Ox Morrow will stop it. If you have Dan. druff and itching in the head, Ozonized Ox ‘Marrow will give you instant reliet, and make the hair grow, Ozonized Ox Marrow is a hair food and imparts to the hair that healthy lifelike appearance, so much de sired. Sold over 40 years. Never fails. Warranted harmless. Send us 50 cents and ‘wo will ship youa bottle express paid. Ad dress Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash | Avenue Chicago, Illinois. Sp ae a Rochester, N. Y., Special,—Sunday even- ing, Moy 25, was a gala eveningat the A. M. E. Zion churoh. Rev. J. J. Adams turned the church over to the Hester C. Jeffrey Club, which is composed of the best intelli« gent young Indies of Rochester, The pro- gram sendered was of @ high order, which consisted of devotional exercises by Mrs. Ada Matthews, singing by the club, intro ductory remarks by the president, Mrs. Jeffrey, 8 missionary paper by Mrs. True, singing, paper on “Our Aims” by Mrs, Ly. mons, chairman of the exeoutive committee, solo by Miss Melina Thomas, Rochester's prima donna, paper. the “Spring Time of Life,” by Miss Abbie Franklin, a member of the Climbers club, paper, “Our Organiza tion,” by Mass Nettie Bennet, singing by the club, Mrs. Hester C. Jeffrey, who 1s also the president of the Susan B, Anthony Club, read a very interesting paper on the “Good Work of the Club.” A paper on “Our Name and Aims” was read by Mrs. Abbie R. Mason, vice president of the Susan B. Anthony Club. The young people con. nected with the A. ME, Zion church gave ‘an enjoyable entertainment Wednesday evening, May 28, for the benefit of tbe pass tor, who left to ottend the annual confer ence in Ithica, N.Y. Among the partici: pants were Misses Abpie Franklin, Kittie ‘Mason, Melina Thomas, Mrs. J. F, Washing: ton, Wm. Rowe and others. Mrs, John G. Lee, accompanist, The Bellmen’s Club of this city will give one of their famous grand shirt waist balls Thursday evening, June 19th, at the Royal Arcanum hall, Fall par- ticulars will appear in The Freeman. L. Johnson, president; I. Curtis, vicevpresi~ MONEY WE LOAN YOU MONEY TO PAY YOUR BILLS, Corns $ .005 A Piece. Short, Svicy Snapshots. Current News Condensed. Planner & Buchanan, —— THE LEADING ——— | FUNERAL DIRECTORS 320 N: Illinois §t., bet.New York and Vermont St SS ae ar ———————— ’ Smokethe TROPHY | The Leading 5c Cigar in 7 America, Not 100 goods but just as good. Leading seller at Greathonse's and Clark Burton's Indianapolis, Ind. | E. L. DONOHUE, Agent, 1706 N. 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Here are « few of our money savers: Peruna...... sess ceeneessseeseess 600 { Kilmer's Swamp Root 35c and.... 5 Mennen’s Borated Taleum 13 2 for........ 25¢| Lydia Pinkhams Compound * Wine of Cardui........ -.. eee creseeee 680 | Byrup of Pigs sentaie nae wees, ie Duffy’s Malt Whiskey.......0.000. sce... 190 ie Brand Condensed Milk .. tie Pink's Red Seal Sarsaparilla, a guaran- Witeh. ee ee teed cure cera cesses cessessceeaees 606 | Boot Wine and Iron, full pints. . we esr poaia ss baa Pau ese ca te Pink’s Cut Rate Pharmacy, 550 Indiana Ave,, cor. West Strett Goods delivered to any part of the State. tt £&S. eee HRALTH AND BEAUTY Bisex, Matton, THE MARKET Barapa ter wea boty nereeeo ee Vented, “Our booket catalogue PREG. Will oir eae ae dresses. & F. Flint, Lebanon, Il. “New Ontxans. May S1.—Cotton quiet ssf BLACK SKIN REMOVER, ea \ eZ) Ayy' ¥ 7 acesrem we PATENT OFFice US. saul ae RN cian “ARTERY + ‘AwWonderful’ Face Bleach. AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER. both In & box for $1, three boxes for $2. Guaran” i to do what wosdy and to be the bent in the world.” One box is all that je required ifused as Tirected ‘A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A. PEACH-LIKE complexion obtained if used a airected, Will turn the akin ofa black or brown person four or fvaahades lighter” anda mulatto perwon perfesty white. In fofty-eight nourva shade Srtwo will be Hoticesbie. “it does ‘not turn tae skin'in spots but Dleachea out white, the akin re maining beautiful without, continual use, Wil remove wrinkles, frekien. dark spots, pimplon 07 bumps oF black heads, making the nkiat very aot rad month Small fox pits. tan, liver pote re moved without harm totheakin.” When fou gel the color you wish, rlop using the preparation. ‘THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER. that goes in every one dollar box is enough t poate ana "ah at ya mm falling out. Highiy an mates the hait soft and easy 19 womb Macy worth ten dollar et we sellit for pan Moti worth ten dollars. ‘ Boz. THE NO-SHELL thrown in Trea ‘Aoy perton sendayus oae dolar i ltter post ORtce money order, expres money’ orlar_ 9 registered letter, we wili send it through the mail page repaid; orit sou want tt weutc. 0. D, will come by express, 25c. extra, In any caso mhete i falls do what wo clam charge, “Packed 9othat 9 ote will aor eos fants ozcept reeetver. 7 CRANE AND CO., 122 wott Broad Street, Ricumonp, Va. Cotton. New Ontxans. May 31.—Cotton quiet att steady. Sales, 1,200 bales. Ordinary, to: 04 Fe Se aes ‘aici fo; good tiadling. lie to; middling i isi Racetptar S47 bales; stock, bales. New Orleans, June 2.—Cotton ony. Seles: 45) bales. Ordinary, Fige: good ordinary. 38<j low middling, s1side! mod lox. Du fy middling, Wrice: mldanine fair i) Be ceipts, 233 bales; stock, 154,785 bales. New York, June 2—Cotton—Spot close! 1g ef I-ide lower: middiine uplands, le: = dling gulf, 9 1i-1be, Sales, 11,40) bales ‘New Orleans, June 3.—Cotton easy. Sale: eo balen. Ordinary. Tie: wood ordinary, 4 low midaliog. site: nldaling, Rd middling. 99-ite; middling fair, 1()1-l% celts, 2150 bales: Btock, 157,54 bales New York, Sune 3 —Ootton—Spot cloved ast et and ge lower: middling uplands #270 ridding salt, 98-ite” Bales: 1,004 bales L. Krauss’ Money loaned on Diamonds, Watches, Guns and all ar cles of value. Sporting boys give me a call I will treat you right. BOB W, Washingtcn *t- co ROBERT R. BARON, 1 BICYCLES Sundries, Expert Repairing, osm Brazing, Niokeling, Wheels built to rs" Good seoond hand Wheels from $2. ©? We call for and deliver work promP¥t Phone, green 730. 913 Inpiaxa AY