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As an advertising medium, The Freeman is IT:----Distinctive in Name, Nature and Influence THE FREEMAN AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND Public Library 102 A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XVI. NUMBER 8. NEGRO ENTERPRISE! WILGERA OIL AND GAS CO. INCORPORATED RECENTLY. HAS A CAPITAL STOCK OF $50,000 The Company is Being Deluged with Applications for Stock by Colored Men and Women from all Parts of Country-Standing of its Officers. Columbus, O. Special to the Freeman. Every little while the world is given fresh evidence that the American Negro, the American colored man or the Afro American, by whatever name you denominate him, is substantiating the claim of the race that their progress along every avenue is wonderful and phenominal. Perhaps the latest move of the race, and a move that has attracted the attention of not only the black citizenship of the country, but the whites as well, was the incorporation, a few weeks ago, of the Wilgera Oil and Gas company, with headquarters in this city, with a capital stock of $50,000, under the laws of West Virginia. The men who conceived the plan and engineered the project to successful accomplishment worked quietly, even shrank from publicity until they had the papers for the land signed and sealed, and the charter for their company safely in their office; then they announced it, and the surprise colored corporation ever launched, was fully as astounding as among the blacks. They at first secured 75 acres of the lands in the richest oil and gas belt of Ohio, lands that are known to be approved oil lands, with both gas and coal secreted within the bosom thereof in inestimable quantities. They quietly placed a portion of their stock on the market for the purpose of developing the land to its fullest possibilities, and every section of the country is represented in the demand for stock, which demand is unprecedented and has shown conclusively that colored men and women in the United States have money to invest, and that they are loyal to their race. The company is simply being deluged with applications for stock from colored men and women. Not content with the original tract of 75 acres, the company is about to close for four hundred acres more of acknowledged rich oil lands, and lands that are desired by the richest white oil corporations. It is a distinctively colored corporation, being controlled, owned and officered exclusively by colored men, and men who stand without a bleemish, men whose reputations are assurances of taking the best of care of their race's interests. Investors in the Wilgera Oil and Gas company, of Columbus, O., will reap big profits, immensely big profits before the year has expired. The men who have given to the world this fresh evidence of race advancement are men whose names alone stand as a synonym for push, energy and honesty. There is Prof. James McHenry Jones, president of the West Virginia Colored Institute, and head of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, one of the most capable men of the race in this country, justly popular and always for his race. There is George A. Myers, acknowledged leader, trusted lieutenant of Senator Hanna, a marvelously successful business man of Cleveland, O., who is known in every section of the country. There is Ralph W. Tyler, of Columbus, O., for fifteen years holding a most important position on the staff of one of Ohio's leading white dailies, the only colored man in the country to attain such an enviable position on a white daily, and has been secretary of several big financial corporations controlled by white men, handling all their funds. There is George A. Weaver, the president, and Wilber B. Jones, both of Columbus, O., men of fine attainments, business probity, safe, conservative men who would not invest a dollar, either for themselves or their friends, without first knowing that for every dollar invested there was in sight two or more dollars. The handsome residences they occupy and own, the other valuable real estate and stocks owned by them, is the surest evidence of their financial standing. These are the men who launched the Wilkera Oil and Gas company; these are the men who will guide its destiny, and as is assured, give to the American people the greatest combination of colored capital, of colored enterprises and of financial success ever chronicled. Already the whites have dubbed them the "black Morgans." With a capital stock of $50,000, the Wilgera Oil and Gas company control oil lands worth five times its capital. Said a well known wealthy white oil operator the other day: "I predict that within a year this company will have a capital stock of one million dollars; that they will not only control oil lands and oil wells, but coal mines and the lands, industries, stores and in short, everything in one entire county of a Northern state, making the blacks absolutely masters of that county, industrially, financially and politically. I know something of their im. immense plans and of the indomitable energy of the men who are at the head. Keep your eye on this corporation, for Ethiopia will stretch forth her hand through this immense Negro enterprise." Pertinent, Pithy Pickings. Cairo, Ill., Special.—Owing to the disagreeable weather, work on the new Baptist church at Nineteenth and Walnut streets has been postponed. Rev. Ricks is conducting a successful revival, and the meeting at the A. M. E. church in Seventeenth street, is also successful. Sam Dorn is ill at his home Douglass street. The X. Y. Z. club requests the presence of all good people at Clancey's hall to night. Music will be furnished by Overby and Blakemore. Miss Cora Norns has returned from a pleasant visit to Northern cities. Joe Cheatham and George Scott are on the sick list. Don't forget to go on the excursion to Paducah on Monday, the 23rd inst., only $1 for the round trip. J. W. Stovall, of St. Louis, is a guest of Mrs. L. Parrett, in Poplar street, Mrs. Alice Cook is ill at her home in Commercial avenue. Blakemore Russell sends regards to Harry A. Southernland, of Terre Haute, Ind. Miss Nina Meneer, of Mound City, was a guest of Miss Ada Ross, in Poplar street, last week. Overby and Blakemore's orchestra have combined, and are prepared to furnish music for any occasion. Editor Fisher, of the Standard, was in the city last week in the interest of his paper. The fair that was to have been held at Clancey's hall on the 26th, 27th and 28th inst., for the benefice of the Twelfth Street Baptist church, has been postponed until further notice. Owing to the bad weather, the agent of this paper did not get out last Sunday. The residents of this village should lay board walks, as the mud is sheoet deep. An effort should be made to have the city extend the water mains and erect a school building. News Among Hotel Boys. Louisville, Ky., Special—William Lewis, formerly second waiter at the Louisville hotel, is meeting with great success in his present position as second man at the Gault House, one of the largest European hotels in the Southwest. Mr. Lewis anticipates sending in his application to become a member of the Head and Second Waiters' Union. John White is in the city. Capt. Wm. Parker is still holding the fort at the Gault House. Walter McDonald has fully recovered from his recent illness. Mr. Thornton Murray The subject of this sketch, Mr. Thornton Murray, the popular newsdealer of Meridian, Miss., and whose portrait is given herewith, was born in 1872. His father died when he was quite small and he was left de pendent upon his mother. He had some advantages in early life of attending the public school under Prof. E. H. Triplet, but not being able to remain in school, he began selling the weekly and daily papers of the city. He worked for a time at odd jobs, but continued to handle papers, increasing Officers of The Wilgera Oil, Coal & Gas Company... An Enterprise Own and Conducted by Negroes, Capital Stock $50,000, Columbus, Ohio. M. RALPH W. TYLER, Secretary. GEORGE A. MYERS, Director. his stock by handling papers published in other towns. He has also connected with his news stand a small stock of merchandise, and is one of the foremost colored men of the city in every colored enterprise. Mr. Murray is secretary of several organizations, and reports the news of colored people to all the white papers of the city. Mr. Murray has been a member of the Baptist church for sixteen years, and is a living example for the young people of the community. He is now handling a small stock of groceries in connection with his news agency at Fittih street and Twenty-forth avenue, where you can find all the leading Negro papers and the white journals of the city. His office is a popular retreat, and when leading Negroes visit the city they always visit Murray's news stand. He has a large patronage from both races. A Children's Party Given. Jacksonville, Ill., Special.—Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Rolings gave their little daughter Jerome a delightful party in honor of her 2d birthday anniversary. Forty little tots were present and amused themselves with various games, after which they all sat down and enjoyed a grand repast. Albert Walker and wife were summoned to the city on account of the serious illness of their sister, Mrs. Dora B. Johnson, of Cincinnati, is at the bedside of her mother in this city. Mr. and Mrs. George Corbin, of Bloomington, are visiting their parents in the city. Mrs. Elmora Lafayette is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Malone have a new boarder at GEORGE A. WEAVER, President. cted by Negroes, Capital Stoo their home. Charles Berry is able to be out again. The Colored Women's club have elected Mrs. D. R. Kenebrew as a delegate to the semi annual convention, which meets in Chicago March 20th. The infant of Rev. Moore, which died recently, was taken to Leavenworth, Kan., for burial. Mr. Black is seriously ill at his home. Nuggets New and Novel. Hot Springs, Ark., Special—The seventh Bohemian Fair begins at Roanoke Baptist church March 9th, and will continue one week. Beverly H. Watts and Miss Florence Griggs were married on the 5th at the home of the bride, in Whittington avenue, Rev. J. W. Jackson officiating. Miss Melnote Wade has closed her school at Bain Tip. Miss Ethel Watkins, of Columbia, Tenn., is in the city visiting her sisters. The late arrivals to the city are: Misses Ada Hill, St. Louis, Mo.; Carrie Allen and Sallie Palmer, Chicago; F. Evans, Chicago; L. Smith, Arkansas City; Martin Lewis, Terre Haute. The remains of Miss Roberta Woods, who died last week, were shipped to her home in Athens, Ga. Jackson Pick-Up Items. Jackson, Mich., Special.—Miss Eva Johnson is quite ill. Messrs. Andrews and Emmitt Williams were in the city last week. Miss Mamie Lawrence of Flint is visiting Miss Eva Harrison. Rev. Johnson of the Second Baptist church is on the sick list. Mr. George WILBUR B. JONES, Treasurer. --- J. M'HENRY JONES, Director. Powers has returned from Grand Rapids. Mrs. Rev. Collins and Mrs. Gilbert returned from Battle Creek last week. Mrs. H. Johnson was made a member of the Grand Fountain last Thursday. Miss Bessie Powers has returned from Battle Creek. Mrs. Wm. Kemp has returned from Benton Harbor. Any one wishing The Freeman will please call on our agent. Miss Flossie M. Johnson, 216 E. Franklin street. Protracted Meeting Held. Decatur, Ill., Special.—The Second Baptist church is holding a protracted meeting, and is meeting with success. Harry Stewart and Miss Mabel C. Lewis, of Chicago, were married at the home of Daniel Stewart on the 10th. The bride is a member of the "Smart Set" company. Thomas Rhodes has been honored with a position in the State Capitol. Rober Kelly has accepted the position of manager of the Baccalors' club at Champagne. Facts in Condensed Form. Wewoka, I. T., Special.—Rev. Barclay has taken charge of the A. M. E. church and great progress is expected. E. B. Cabbell is still selling lots and is a hustler. Mrs. Hughes is still ill at her home. ROUGH AND ROCKY! IS THE PATHWAY OF NEGRO BARBERS IN LONE STAR STATE. WEDDING BELLS SOON TO RING When Two Happy Couple will Enter upon the Matrimonial Sea-James Minstrel Makes a Hit-Great Revival Meeting in Progress. Dallas, Tex., Special.-The Barbers' Benefit Association elected officers last week. Some of the colored barbers are taking an active part in investigating the Barbers' Commission bill now before the legislature, and to ascertain, if possible, the standing Negro barbers will have under its provisions. The Ministers' Union meets every Tuesday at some of the various churches, yet there are some ministers here who refuse to affiliate with the organization. Mrs. Van Price has returned from Savannah, Ga. Wedding bells are soon to ring-Francis Hoard and Miss Jessie Williams will be married at St. James A. M. E. church on the 25th inst. W. Canton, of this city, and Miss L. B. Hyson, of Waco, will also be joined in matrimony on the 25th. James B. Benson is spending the season at Hot Springs. Dr. J. W. Rankin, Supreme Reporter of the Knights of Honor of the world, spent a few days in the city last week on official business. The ten clubs recently appointed by Dr. West to raise $1,000, have begun work. Joe Walker is visiting in the city. Our young people should learn to save a part of their earnings and not spend every cent they earn foolishly. Dr. Wm. J. Laws, of Austin, spent a few days here last week. He reports that everything is progressing in the capital city. James' Greater Minstrels was the bill at the Owl Club hall last Thursday night, and was a creditable performance, which was appreciated by the audience. B. J. Bird, assisted by a company of select amateurs, have won much praise in the light dramas they have recently presented here. Those who attended the Epworth Lesgue meeting at the A. M. E. church on the 12th, were amply附ed in the many tributes paid to Abraham Lincoln, the abolitionist, statesman and emancipator. The revival that has been in progress at St. Paul M. E. church for the past three weeks, has been a success in every way. Many have been converted and Rev. Cavani is well pleased with the result. Many of the city pastors have assisted in this meeting. Will Lewis is slowly improving. Meidames Mollie Lyons and Susie M. Porter visited in Galveston, Houston, and San Antonio last week. Meidames Ella Willis, Eugene Monley and Alice Mitts are recovering from their recent illness. The Freeman is on sale every Saturday at Duncan's tailor shop, George Austin's, Hawkin's tailor shop and Griffin's parlor. The Grim Reaper's Work. Youngstown, O., Special.-Charley Duff, a well known young man of the city, died on the 4th inst. The funeral was conducted from the A, M E, church, Rev. Carson officiating. He leaves a mother, father, three brothers and three sisters to mourn his departure. There were many beautiful floral offerings. George G. Coleman made a business trip to Cleveland last week. P. Berry gave a masquerade ball at Dimentall on the 16th. A large number of the society people were in evidence. Refreshments were served in abundance. E. F. Mathews is recovering from his late illness. Mrs. T. Gilmore, of Pittsburg, Pa., is in the city, the guest of Mrs. Jennie Smith, in Phelps street. B. W. Haywood was sick last week, but is recovering. Miss Georgia Washington, of Warren, was in the city last week. Revivals in Progress. Munice, Ind., Special—The revival at the A. M. E. church is still in progress, and several have been added to the church. Mrs. Rev. Taylor, who has been on the sick list, is able to be out. Rev. Mrs. Wright is the guest of Rev. Taylor and family. Rev. Wright has been assisting in the revival. About fifty men were initiated into the K. of P. lodge on the 15th inst., by the team from Connersville, assisted by the teams from Indianapolis and Anderson. Mr. Bailey, of Connersville, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs James Miles, in S. Grant street last week. Mrs. Watkins, of Kokomo, who has been visiting friends in the city, returned home last week. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. POWERFUL ADDRESS DELIVERED BY DR. WASHINGTON BEFORE FLORIDA EDUCATORS. HE SWAYED AUDIENCE AT WILL And Made an Eloquent Appeal to the Whites to be Fair and Patient with the Negro-Manly Defense Made for his Oppressed Race. The County Superintendents of Public Instruction of the state of Florida held a convention at Gainesville, Fla., from the 3rd to the 6th of this month, and W. N. Sheats, State Superintendent of Public Instruction was president of sald convention. Mr. Sheats invited Booker T. Washington to visit Gainesville during the week of the convention and deliver an address on "Negro Education" the night of the 5th, and he also invited the leading Negro educators of the state to meet Mr. Washington and discuss plans for improving the methods of teaching, and for prolonging the term of Negro schools throughout the state. The Gainesville newspapers announced that Mr. Washington had been invited to address the County Superintendents of Public Instruction in the auditorium of the white public school of that city, and immediately, Superintendent of Public Instruction Holloway of Alachua county of which county Gainesville is the county site, published an article in which he declared that Mr. Washington should not speak in the auditorium of the white public school while he was county superintendent. This letter was published Friday, Jan. 30, and caused quite a stir throughout the state; and every big (?) white man in Alachua county and the state of Florida, who is a political opponent of Mr. Sheats, took this opportunity of denouncing him, and swearing vengeance against him for the insult that had been offered the "superior race" of which they were "leaders. (?) This agitation culminated in an indignation meeting Monday night, the 2nd inst., at which meeting resolutions were passed sustaining the actions of County Superintendent Holloway, and denouncing State Superintendent Sheats. While this meeting was in progress, and Mr. Sheats being denounced in vigorous language, he arrived in the city, and went immediately to the place of meeting and surprised his critics in the midst of their deliberations; and I am reliably informed that he made the "fur fly" for a few minutes; and that some of the things that were said on that occasion would not look well in school reading books. Mr. Washington was expected to arrive on the 4th, but after hearing of all the excitement over his proposed visit, he did not leave Tuskegee on the 3rd as he had anticipated, but on the 4th he received a telegram signed by Mr. Sheats, County Superintendent Holloway and the mayor of Gainesville, urging him to come and deliver his address and assuring him that he would be cordially received. Mr. Washington telegraphed me on the night of the 4th that he would arrive in Jacksonville, Thursday morning, the 5th and requested me to meet him, which I did. He remained in Jacksonville until 2:10 p. m., and I accompanied him to Gainesville as his guest. A great many of Mr. Washington's friends wanted him to cancel his Gainesville engagement, as they feared he might have been the victim of violence on the part of some Negro-hater. And it was on account of this fear for his safety, that I decided to accompany him. Gainesville is an old-fashioned ante-bellum Southern city, and more than one outrage has been perpetrated upon Negroes in Alachua county; therefore I expected that Mr. Washington would at least be insulted and discourteously treated, if he was not injured physically. We went on a local train of the Seaboard Air Line railway and of course stopped at every cross road and saw mill and at every place we stopped, several men, both white and block, came into the car to see and shake hands with the famous Negro. Booker T. Washington. After we had stopped at several stations and all the white men who had spoken to him, had expressed their appreciation of him, and told him how glad they were that he was going to Gainesville to speak, all fears I had as to his safety, vanished. Two elderly white men got on at Waldo, Fla., and shook hands with Mr. Washington and told him that they were going to Gainesville just to hear him speak. A very amusing incident occurred at this place, Waldo; a typical "cracker" about sixty years old was on the rear platform of our peering into the coach, and another white man who had just spoken to Mr. Washington, said to him: "There sits Booker Washington, go in and speak to him," and the fellow on the platform replied: "No, I don't want to speak to him; I used to think a lot of Booker, but since he took dinner with the President, I have no more use for him, and I don't want to speak to him;" but his friend insisted, and said: "I just shook hands OZONO AND CEDROLINE. The new, non-failing and infallible combined treatment for the human Hair, OZONO and CEDROLINE, used conjoinity, cannot fail to lend to the hair a beautiful and long appearance. With the sole purpose and intention to produce an absolutely perfect and reliable treatment for the Hair, appropriated the sum of $6,000 for this purpose alone. 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Clinton, where we received the best of care and attention during our brief stay. I went down to the Brown House (a white hotel) about 6:30 p. m. ostensibly to see a friend of mine, who was stopping there, but in reality to see what the sentiment concerning Mr. Washington was, but I was agreeably surprised to find that there was no feeling whatever against him, but that all this noise about Mr. Washington's coming had been made by the political enemies of Mr. Sheats; and that even the mjority of those who had protested loudest against his speaking in the auditorium of the white school, were as anxious to hear him as those who had endorsed his being invited Mr. Sheats had electric lights put in the circuit court room, and had filled every available space with benches and chairs Mr. Washington was to speak at 8 o'clock, so at ten minutes to 8 we drove up to the court house and the corridors and stairs leading to the court room were so crowded that the sheriff had to force a way for us to get through the crowd to the court room. There were nearly two thousand people in the room and crowds were on the stairs and in the hall ways, and the local newspapers said about six hundred people were turned away, because they could not get within hearing distance of the speaker. There were nearly as many ladies present as men, and more than half of those present were whites. Mr. Sheats introduced Mr. Washington, and said if he were asked to name the greatest white man in America and the one who had done the most for humanity, he would be unable to do so; but that if he were called upon to name the greatest Negro America has produced, and the Negro who has done most for humanity, irrespective of color, he would name Booker T. Washington. The hearty applause, from both black and white, with which this statement was received, and the uproarous welcome given Mr. Washington when he arose to speak, was all that his most ardent admirers could expect. I have heard Mr. Washington speak on several occasions, but as I listened to him on the 5th inst., and saw I love he swayed his audience and how completely he had them under his control, I realized that I had never fully appreciated his greatness. While I have admired him for years, and we have been friends since Jan. 1, '98, I have criticised him severely at times; and I wish all of his critics could have been with me in Galenville and heard his speech and seen with what a masterly hand he handled those Negro-hating "crackers," and heard them applauding him when he scored them for their misdeeds, and I am sure that none of them would ever again accuse him of being a "good nigg-r," which, in my opinion, is the meanest thing a Negro can be called; for there is no human being for whom I have more contempt than a "good nigger." When he finished speaking he could truly have used Caesar's famous message: "Veni, vidi, vici," in acquainting his friends with the result of his trip to Gainesville. He spoke for an hour and thirty-five minutes, and when he finished the applause was deafening. I wish all the Negroes and whites in the South could have heard the mauly defense he made for his race, and the touching appeal he made to the whites to be fair and patient with the black man. Enemies may criticise and newspapers may misquote him, but I am positive that Gainesville will be a better town for the Negroes to live in, and that the relations will be more cordial between the two races, as the result of Mr Washington's speech; and it is my honest opinion that the result is the same wherever Mr. Washington speaks. On Friday morning several prominent white citizens of Gainesville urged Mr. Washington to speak again that night from the band stand in the court house BEFORE USING square, so that more people could hear him. He thanked them very kindly but declined to remain, and we left for Jacksonville at 1:30 p. m. One of the most remarkable things about this affair is, that Mr. Sheats, who invited Mr. Washington to Gainesville to speak, has been all of his life one of the most unreconstructed rebels in the state and supposed to be a Negro hater of the deepest dye, but Mr. Washington seems to have converted him in the last year, and he is now a strong advocate of longer school terms for Negro schools, and higher wages for Negro teachers. I am not a blind devotee of Mr. Washington, nor do I think him perfect by any means, but I do believe the Negro race, as a whole, is better off for his having lived; and I pray God he may be spared many years to plead for peace between the two races. J. DOUGLASS WETMORE. Jacksonville, Fla., Feb. 8 '03. Columbia, Tenn., Special.—The colored citizens of this place are progressing as well as can be expected, a colored drug store having been opened for business a few months ago, which should receive a large patronage from the people. One of the large shareholders is a reader of The Freeman. The many friends of Miss Ida Crosby in Hill street will be glad to know that she is recovering from her recent illness. Mrs. Elizabeth Booker, mother of Myra Porter, on Church avenue, died very suddenly early Sunday morning, Feb. 7th. Mrs. James Brown died Sunday night, Feb 7th, at her home in North Hill street. Mrs. Dolly Watkins of Hill street is on the sick list. The L. and N. railroad passenger station is nearing completion, and when finished will present a handsome appearance. Mrs. Annie McClure is again on the sick list. The Ladies' Thursday Evening Industrial Club met Thursday, the 5th inst., with the Misses Anna and Lizzie Ferguson at their home on Hill street. Games of amusement were played, after which a delicious menu was served. The club will meet Thursday, the 12th, with Mrs. Lea Goodbee on Frierson street. The pulpit at St. Paul A. M. E church was filled Sunday night, the 7th inst., by Rev Robinson, the pastor, Rev. James Glmore, not being in the city. Mrs. Dave Smith of Third street continues ill. Mahara's minstrels showed on the 4th inst. to a fair size and audience. If your neighbors want The Freeman tell them to see Luther Miller and he will do the rest. A little grand child of Mr. Sol. Brown died on Saturday, the 7th, at his home on Hill street. Mrs. Lulu Peyton is having a honeered on East Seventh street. Those Byrdsong is headwaiter at the Bethel. He is a reader of The Freeman. The old soldiers, by putting their money together, have put in a stock of groceries in the Oakes' building. That oyster supper given by the boys Monday night, the 2d, was a success. Subscribe for The Freeman, the best colored paper printed. That is what the people say. Aunt Lucinda Gerrett died Saturday night, the 7th, at her home near South Side Park. G. G. White is one of Columbia's progressing colored business men. News Personal and General. St. Joseph, Mo., Special. We now have an up-to-date drug store conducted by colored men. The prescriptions are compounded by colored men. It has elegant apartments with shelves well laden with fresh drugs and sundries. This enterprise merits your patronage. Fremont Quaries is recovering from his recent illness. The lodges have done heroic work here this winter with sickness and death. Mrs. Dr. Ricketts, of Omaha, Neb., visited in the city last week. Messrs. Thomas and Hinton have accepted positions in Kansas City. Oscar Ricketts has opened a hotel for colored people near the depot. Ernest Evans has charge of the new cafe opened at the Hotel Metropolis. The orchestra of Prof. Will Morris furnished music for the Yale Club, and was voted a swell affair. 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THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. L. J. Tice, formerly headwaiter at the Hotel Beckel, Dayton, O., and other hotels, is now the proprietor of an elegant-furnished cafe in Dayton. Mr. Rice is an excellent type of the young progressive Negro who is not contented to be the servant of the white man all his life. Such ambitious young men deserve great credit, and their place of business should be well patronized by members of the race. The Belmont hotel, which is now in course of construction in New York City, will, when completed, be the largest and most unique hotel in the world. The Belmont will be twenty-one stories above ground and five stories under ground. The Belmont will be the wonder of the 20th century. Mr W. Forrest Cozart desires to get in communication with at least 250 first class American and European plan colored waiters. For full particulars address W. Forrest Cozart, care Hotel Fey, Peoria Ill. THE HEADWAITER'S DUTIES. "Tom" Clark Tells of the Work He Does. A Herald reporter was talking with "Tom" Clark, the big headwaiter at the Yates hotel recently. "Tom" has had long experience in the business of keeping a multitude of waiters in order. "Lots of people think that the headwaiter has nothing else to do but stand at the door and look wise, but in reality he has to be on the alert all the time to see that the guests are waited upon," said Tom. "We have to class people, and on that account a headwaiter has to be a good judge of human nature. We reserve special tables for this purpose. For instance, I never seat a clergyman with a lot of commercial men. Their conversation might not please him. "You can wait on some people for years and give them satisfaction, but just one error cancels all the good you ever did. This is so in most all cases. "The man of refinement who leads an ideal home life is very dainty in what he orders, and orders only what he can comfortably eat. The man not used to high living on the other hand even though he is in the habit of stopping at hotels regularly, orders a good deal more than he can possibly eat. This makes it hard for the American plan hotel. "There is another class of people who, when they see the dining room full of people, rush in and tell me that they have got to catch a train and ask for a special waiter to attend to them alone. The next morning these guests are still at the hotel." "Some guests want a table all to themselves, and if the man who is accustomed to sit next to him happens to bring in a friend, this man is unwilling to sit elsewhere and makes a great kick. To prevent anything like this occurring the headwaiter has to use a good deal of tact. "We have to pay especial attention to ladies who are traveling alone. A woman when she enters the dining room is likely to be stared at. She feels more or less embarrassed and we try to do all we can to make her feel at ease and enjoy her meal. I always seat a woman who is alone so that she will not be stared at. I immediately beckon a waiter, if I have to take him from the other side of the room, and while he has gone to get her order I always go up again and ask if she is being served all right, and then tell her that I will be at the door if she should want anything. This makes the woman feel that there is some one present who will look after her and she is relieved of embarrassment. If any one, however, annoyes her I go and busy myself in his neighborhood, at the same time managing to obstruct his glance, and if this does not suffice, and it very rarely happens that it does not. I see that the man knows that he is not making himself agreeable." Mr. Clark has been in this business all his life, and there is no better waiter in the city than he. He began as push boy on the cars that were in use in dining rooms a number of years ago.—Syracuse herald. Mr. Editor—Being a constant reader of your paper, and especially as relates to the doings of waiters, and the many valuable items advising them in their habits, service, etc., I feel it a duty to advance a point in their favor as it effects their well-being and progress in a field of labor well worth the attention of the most conservative, and that point is: That waiters should be organized for the protection of their interest as relates to their occupation and employment. 2. That such organization should not only be encouraged by headwaiters, The Faulkner-Webb Co 615-625 South Capital Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. Manufacturers of Pickles, Catsups, Mustards, Vinegars, Sauces and Packers of "The Fa-W Brand" Pork and Beans, Kidney Beans, Concentrated Soups, Sweet Corn and Peas. Special Attention Given to the Hotel Trade. but should be promoted as a necessary part of their success. It is to be regretted that the great association of headwaiters have not already seriously considered this matter when assembled in their conventions. Of course publicity in such matters would not be good or a discreet policy; but something must be done for the sidewaiters. Who will be the champion of their cause? Speak now or hold your peace. In a subsequent letter I shall give a few suggestions to organizers. This letter may provoke much comment among those who feel it no part of their duty to champion the waiters' rights. If it does, then it only Bar-Keeper's Friend Metal Polish AN INFALLIBLE UP-TO-DATE ARTICLE USED BY MORE PEOPLE THAN ALL OTHER METAL POLISHES COMBINED but should be promoted as a necessary part of their success. It is to be regretted that the great association of headwaiters have not already seriously considered this matter when assembled in their conventions. Of course publicity in such matters would not be good or a discreet policy; but something must be done for the sidewaiters. Who will be the champion of their cause? Speak now or hold your peace. In a subsequent letter I shall give a few suggestions to organizers. This letter may provoke much comment among those who feel it no part of their duty to champion the waiters' rights. If it does, then it only begins that which we shall hope to bring the best results from agitation, friction and perhaps discord, out of which may come sunshine and encouragement, just as sunshine follows rain On with the battle cry! Let The Freeman be the medium of the quarrel. There is more in it than one would think. Stir it for all its worth. One-pound: Box 25' cts. at Druggists and Dealers. MEN Have you a frequent desire to pass water? Use a sound or catheter? Have you any unnatural discharge or night losses? Are you afflicted with A. B. CARTER. Hotel Pick-Ups from Windy City. The bell boys at the Windermere hotel, Chicago, Ill., look like a Paris fashion plate with their new suits on. Ben. Streeter of the Windermere crew is with the Beach boys. Mr. Washington, the barber, has quit the barber trade for a few months, and is now with the Windermere boys. James Coff is with the Windermere boys any more. J. Cook is again with the Windermere boys. Dan Piper is back at the Windermere once more. Han has learned to be a mixologist. Dan Reed, headwaiter at the Windermere, its having success with the boys. Mr. Oats, our merchant tailor, is helping the boys at the Windermere for a while (money coming in both ways). There is always some body lectureing the sidewaiters. Why don't some one lecture some of our would-be headwatters? Asie Johnson, our ex-Ward McAllister, is once more upon his feet, and is giving the Windermere boys a call. Good luck for Mr. Johnson. ENLARGED PROSTATE. 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Such a scheme might be a failure, but every intelligent New Yorker knows that the "tipping" system has grown unreasonably in this city in recent years, and that in most hotels and restaurants it has become an almost intolerable abuse. The feeling against it is steadily becoming stronger. The owners of every tavern, eating house and cafe ought to give fair service at fair prices, and ought to forbid their employees to practice what is really in effect petty blackmail. Such methods are not truly American. Most of the hotels and restaurants make up a list of prices sufficiently remunerative for the capital invested. But too many of them in this day and generation permit the men whose names appear on their payrolls to pray upon their patrons in the exaction of "tips." Such blackmailing is out of place in this city, and it ought to be stamped out.—The New York Tribune. Trade Solicited on Merit of Goods Pool and Billiard Parlors. .....New' Phone 3026 Prop. ARCHIE GREATHOUSE ROBERT B. PARKER, Prop. 7 Indiana Phone 4257 new. Avenue, Indianapolis, ind. "THE STAR" Shoe Shining Parlor J. R REED, Proprietor, S. W. Cor. State and 22nd Street CHICAGO, ILL. in basement. 9 Louis Lamb, a well-known hotel man of Indianapolis and Chicago, died last week in Detroit, Mich. Mr. Lamb was one of the best young hotel men in the country, and was in service at the Metropole at the time of his fatal illness. The waiters of the Illinois hotel, Bloomington, Ill., gave a grand ball at the new Armory, February 5th. It marked an event in the social conditions of Bloomington. Mound City, at dinner on the 8th. J. W. Stovall was a guest of Mrs. L Parrott, in Poplar street, last week. Sam Blakemore, of Terre Haute, Ind., is in the city. From this on our readers will be required to pay in full on the 5th and 20th of each month. Look out for the dead beat list next week. Mrs. Ida Walker, of St. Joseph, Mo., who was called to the city by the death of her mother, has returned home. Call on Ed. Overby for first class music. There was a quiet wedding at 2405 Poplar street on the 1st. The Buffaloes of the city will entertain the Roscoe & Holland Minstrels on the 26th, at their club rooms in Washington avenue. Mrs. Martha Graham, of Morganfield, Ky., is a guest of Mr. and Mrs. James Hawkins, in Donglass street. Mrs. Maggie Irvin, of Poplar street, is on the sick list. Edward Cheatham is ill. Mr. B. Holman, headwaiter of the Albion hotel, St. Paul, Minn., would like to know the whereabouts of Mr. John Lindsey, chef cook; would like to correspond with him on very important business. Please reply at once. 14 tf REVIVAL MEETINGS IN PROGRESS Roscoe & Holland's Minstrels to be Entertained by Buffaloes. Cairo, Ill., Special—Rev. Ricks is meeting with great success in his revival, and the revival at the A. M. E. church is quite successful. Andrew Lane shot Edgar Smith over a wife quarrel. Smith is not out of danger and Lane is in jail. Mrs. Hannah Painter is ill at her home in Seventeenth street. Mrs. Anna Skinner, of Locust street, was called to Jackson, Tenn., by the illness of her mother. H. C. Jenkins and wife are in the city to spend the spring and summer. Mrs. T. B. Hughes, of Mound City, was in the city on the 29th ult. Mrs. Carrie Fields entertained Mesdames Persia Duncan, Justa Hudson and Maggie Tonsil, o FUTRELL CITY NEWS. The C. M. E. and First Freewill Baptist churches will give a banquet and Valentine entertainment to night, for the benefit of both churches. Mr. Greer has been on the sick list. Mrs. Hunt entertained a number o young folks at dinner last Sunday. Patronize Our Advertisers. Re them HOTEL de MOORE [Picture of a man in a bowler hat and suit]. 171, 173 & 175 TWENTY-FIRST ST. CHICAGO, ILL. [Name] ARNETT'S PL Fine Wines,Liquors & Everything strictly first-class. A resort for polite only. MEALS SERVED IN THE kinds to prate parties wishing to be reserved. E. L. 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President Castro is happy and congratulates Minister Bowen of the United States for his firm and manly stand and not for the finesse of his fine Italian hand as it might have been a decade or so ago. Diplomacy, as understood in the east, with its myriad interests to preserve is quite a new gag to the occident. Minister Bowen knew a hawk from a hernsaw, and that was sufficient for him—he calls a spade a spade and doesn't care to know any more. The chief contendent, Germany, and the lesser spirits, Great Britain and Italy, have been awarded by the international receiver, Minister Bowen, and the whole matter has been amicably adjusted, and the Venezuelan withers are yet unwrung. The State is yet intact, solvent and full of fight. The Monroe Doctrine has been on trial in the meanwhile, and its just like the wiley Wilhelm that he is, to be forcing the hand of our country arent that little Philippine business. But the American Republic was conveniently obtuse on the situation and had never a word to say. So after all it will do as a diplomat. The consensus of opinions is that the Monroe theory comes out shining brighter than ever, and it stands to reason that successful tests are the means of surer intrenchment of the principle tested. The Monroe Doctrine was a sagacious piece of statecraft flung out at a most opportune time; a time when the major countries of Europe had no great part and share in the countries in question, and the minor ones, principally Spain, had lost their dependencies. Spain was the great sufferer. She had lost Mexico and other countries in South America, all of which had declared for and won their independence. They were successful in appealing to the United States for recognition. President Mource had nothing to fear in uttering such a comprehensive proclamation at that time. The Gulanas, Dutch, French and British were the only monarchial dependencies on the main continent of South America. There were a few straggling islands in the seas, which beyond Cuba, Haytia and Jamaica were not worthy of a good fight. The Doctrine was the salvation of practically the southern half of the Western Hemisphere; it was to the interest of the new Republics; they gave it force in honoring it as the northern half did from a spirit of new world patriotism as against the old. It was evident to the statesmen of Monroe's day felt that for commercial purposes the new Republics would be tempting prey with their great but undeveloped resources. They were also acquainted with the grasping proper cities of the great powers—territoria absorption for their territorial aggrandement, which then seemed to be in a quiescent state—perhaps that stupor into which Europe fell after the great Napoleon—the Rip Van Winkle period By the Monroe Doctrine invasion for the purpose of subjugation and annexation is impossible. There is no provision beyond sentiment in maintaining it. But it is one of those laws made by custom, the law implanted in the hearts—stronger than those of statute books. It is evident that, in a crisis, a way would be found. It was demonstrated when Louis Napoleon sent Maximilian Joseph to Mexico during our civil war. He set up a short lived monarchy, but it was a fiasco and reads like a page borrowed from Cervante's "Don Quixote." It is, of course, tauntalizing to the proud crowned heads of Europe to know that Americas, the last to enter the lists, the unplumed knight should carve out an empire for itself—a sphere of influence that none dare invade and yet claim the world besides as a field of conquest in common. It preserves us at home; it gives us allies, and in opposition to Mr. Watterson's theory we prefer these Mongrel nations in proximity rather than corn fed John Bull or Mein Herr (Crafty) Wilhelm or the Czar of all the Russias patrolling our seas, teaching us about the Balkan, the Soudan, the East Indian Question, the "Slox man of Europe" and the rest of it. The Monroe Doctrine helps to preserve the peace of the world by keeping the Western Hemisphere free-of entangling alliances as Mr. Monroe put it in the beginning. THE BARBERS' BILL. The Indiana Legislature may pass the Barbers' bill, but at that it would not prove the necessity for it. A sani tary board to look after the sanitary conditions of shops might be plausible, but when one thinks about the matter it will be seen that barbershops are about the cleanest shops men patronize Competition compels proprietors of shops to keep them in first class, attractive condition so far as soap and water can help. It is a matter of choice when it comes to patronizing shops—men can go unshaven or unkempt if they see it that way, or they can have their shops at home, as many do, beyond the all-pervading eye of the sleuthful legislator. The inquisition might be instituted in each house with just as much propriety. The barbers do not object to a commission that will look after the sanitary condition of their shops—cleanlines is their long suite, but they are opposed to a knock out machine to be dubbed "Examining Board." Colored men have been in business for years, giving satisfaction to the most exacting patrons—scientists, bacterologists, microbeologists and the whole badilli clan, but they are not bookmen; they could be stazg red by the terms the examining board might inact. Just to think—dermatology, hirsuteology—spellatim, literatim et nauseatim ad infinitum—horribilis! The colored barbers will order bake-ovens and the rest of the germ killing paraphernalia. they will sorub with antiseptic soaps and solutions galore, they will turn on rivers of formaldehyde, but don't turn on "dat zamming boh!" LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY OBSERVED Too much cannot be said for the promoters of the Lincoln's birthday celebration held at Allen Chapel church last week. Mr. Gurley Brewer needs special mention for his activity in shaping things so commendably, also the pastor of the church, Rev. Martin Coleman, who made it possible by tendering the church and otherwise providing for the excellent banquet that followed. The mayor of the city, Hon. Charles A. Bookwalter, Secretary of State Storms, Bishop Grant and Mr. George L. Knox were among the speakers. The audience tested the capacity of that large church. The people were in harmony with the occasion as was noted by the rapt attention and marked appreciation for all that took place. The mayor, Mr. Bookwalter, not only made a speech which, by the way, was notable for its felicity and warmth of expression, but he signalized the occasion by presenting an excellent bronze bust of Abraham Lincoln to the church in memoriam. The act was a genuine surprise to that great audience, and it was not slow to appreciate the gift, to applaud the giving and to utter expressions giving evidence of increased esteem for the giver. NOT IN NEED. The office of Recorder of Deeds is sadly in need of an increase appropriation by Congress to meet its growing means. Among other things may be mentioned the creation of the office of private secretary to the Recorder, and Mr. R. W. Thompson. the well known journalist and all-round man, is favorably spoken of for the position.—Shreveport Watchman. 一 Mr. Thompson is well-known in Indianapolis, his former home. His friends will rejoice to know of his good fortune. He is one of the bright lights of his race and in every way fitted to fill the responsible position of private secretary to Mr. Dancy.—The Freeman. Recorder Dancy is not in need of a private secretary at present, and should he ever need one there are plenty of competent colored Republicans who have always been true to the party. The Bee doesn't doubt the ability of the gentleman mentioned by its contempo rary, but why not have a Republican appointed if the recorder is in need of a private secretary?—The Bee, Washington, D. C. We are not acquainted with the needs of Mr. Dancy's office. The "Bee" seems to be very well posted, however, and it may be taken for granted that Mr. Dancy really does not need the secretary. But that is quite aside from the point; Mr. Thompson is the question. In our opinion; ours, now, mind you; Mr. Thompson is about as much Republican as many others who are willing to take the job under that head. He, at least, has ability and official integrity, and those things should stand for some- thing. Mr. Thompson may consider himself extremely fortunate if irregularity of political conduct or political heterodyne is the only thing to be urged against him. We are not willing to stand for his destruction that score in view of his other attainments that count for so much to the racial good. The bill introduced by Senator Hanna allowing pensions to ex slaves, is an exemplification of his humanitarian spirit. Think of it, four millions of people of one race, after over two hundred years of bondage, turned loose upon the world uneducated and without a dollar. The government should have protected them and by all means should have given them some aid. Should the bill never become a law, the spirit in which Senator Hanna introduced it will be appreciated by the ex slaves and his name forever honored. Columbus (O.) Standard. The Standard informs us that Senator Hanna was influenced by the best motives—"exemplification of humanitarian spirit," and the rest of it, when he introduced the measure, and yet there are those who say that he did it out of respect, merely, for the man that asked him, and then there is a third class that insists that the enlargement of the Senator's phrenological bump of philanthropical proclivity is due to method, and yet we are loathe to believe that the Senator has anything else in mind but the best of intentions. Is it a case of: Read this puzzle and get a part of the prize; its hard, but you've got the brain; you can do it? And just ten thousand; fall in—chumps—the game may be totally foreign, but silly up your answer and pay for your pains bye and bye. We are having considerable political razzle-dazzle just now. The colored man should keep a weather eye open or he may be lost in the shuffle. Marcus Hanna is too adroit to be led to make as big a mistake as is warranted by the face of things. He, perhaps, wants a show of hands. and, if so, he has certainly succeeded in drawing them out. But no matter about his scheme, whatever it is, if his motives are ulterior to that advertised through the action, then he is just as reprehensible as he would be if he did not have a single dollar. The Columbus Standard judging from the above, is very much of the opinion that the Senator is labored with a deep sense of regard for the poor unfortunates who have fumbled and stumbled along some how, God only knows, until this day. Forty years of crying in the wilderness of want and woe have already been spent and the sun of the old Negro has about gone down. We are opposed to the ruthless hand of pillage, pillaging the memory of contentment fair, and storing it with delusions and false hopes, and too to those that are the least prepared of all the people to stand it. The pension scheme is a dream, which Hanna nor any one else can make make practicable. We trust that colored people everywhere may not be taken in under this huge pretense that simply fills the coffers of sharks and pushes along the political propaganda of charlatans that can stoop to the business. Theft and rogery are equally as good professions to be in as the ex slave pension business; it is better; for the poor have nothing that may be stolen; the rich alone would suffer. The only feasible scheme is one that has in mind the establishment of homes for the maintenance of the ex-slaves, yet it is the project that is not mentioned. President Roosevelt, it is said, will not withdraw the nomination of Dr. D. H. Crum, who was turned down by the committee going on the nomination. He has precedents for the case in hand. Ex-President Cleveland and Trotter and C. H. J. Taylor were instances where Mr. Cleveland showed the stuff that was in him. As a matter of respect to about ten million Negroes whose future is wrapped up, to some extent, in every incident of the kind, it is hoped that the President will carry out his part. Dr. Crum is worthy or else he would not have been honored with the position. It is one of those ugly race quarrels that have faced every President since the civil war, and before it. The present President, Mr. Roosevelt, has the grit to see that his man stays put. Of course he cannot do the whole thing. The efforts to balk him will be set down as efforts to impede right. Those opposing may obtain glory for the moment, but principles, right principles, will live on and on after impeder and impediment are no more. The Pen and Pencil Club of Washington. D C, did a very appropriate thing in the celebration of Frederick Douglass' birthday on the 14th. An elaborate souvenir program was gotten out for the occasion, which in itself marked the character of the entertainment. The name of the grand old man should be revered. He played his part in bringing about the freedom now enjoyed. Copies of The Freeman can be found every Saturday at J E Neim's bar and lunch room in Hart's block, Eufaula, Ala. Price five cents a copy. Mound City News. Mound City, Ill., Special.—Mrs. Bettle Grace and Madison Claiborne are on the sick list. Mrs. Josie Haines made a brief trip to Cairo on the 13th. Mrs. Joe Franklin spent a few days last week in Cairo. Charles Russell of New Grand Chain, is in the city. Wyatt Porter, the aged father of Mrs. Eliza Caldwell, died at New Gradd Chain, Ill., on the 7th. He had been a sufferer for several months. He leaves three daughters and several grand-children. Mrs. Rachel Miller departed this life on the 13th after a short illness. Charles Reed, S R., has returned from the road works near Thebes. Charles Woods spent last week in Dog Tooth Band. The Lincoln anniversary entertainment was a success the proceeds being about $30. On the 18th and 14th about 175 teachers from Alexander, Massac, and Pulaski counties met in a very interesting cession in the M. E. Church of this city. The program was carried out to the letter and it has been said that this was one of the most instructive meetings held in this section. All three counties were well represented by our people and they filled some of the most important places on the program and various committees, among whom was Miss Susan Cooper formerly a teacher of Booker T. Washington's school who gave an instructive talk of her work in the Cairo school along industrial lines for girls. Prof. F B. Allen was elected one of the vice presidents for the coming year, much to the credit of Pulaski county and the colored people in general. The convention adjourned to meet in Metropolis, Nov. 1903 List of those present were: Prof. and Mrs. J. C. Lewis, Charles Wilson, Susan Cooper, Eva Self, Ida Bedford, Frances McDaniels, Mary Bettis, Mrs. T. Wott, Sarah Williams, Edmonia Watkins, Ernestine Jenkins, Lydia Tley, Hattie Jones, Nancy Bugg, Alma Lowe, Alma Partee, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Douglas, Barbara Baker, C B Randall, Grace Smith, Maud Cook, M.ra Scott of Alexander county Prof G. W. Buster, Annie Hawley, Lena Phils, Irene Brown, Kemple Robinson, Josie Parske, Bessie Johnson of Massac county Prof F. B Allen, M. M Avant, i. T. Mo rcle, C. M Thompson, Alonzo Hale, Ripley Young, J. C. Speerman, C. Awant, Charles Southern, D. J. Lee, C. Smothers C. B. Ranson, John Allen, He rcy Crice, W. H. Harris G. E Carter Misses Verna Price, Mittie Fouls, Martha Bolen, Flora Owens, Edna Greensberry, Melvina Greensberry. Irene Craig, Flora Deboe, Ada Butter, Ella Davis, Flora Howsrd, Emma Moss, Lils ile Crice, Florence Johnson of Pulaki county. A SUMMER SCHOOL. The Tuskegee Summer Normal Institute for college teachers will be in session from June 28 to October 15. Rabbi Levy of New York City, Professors L. B. Moore and Kelley Mullen of Howard University and Dr. Lucy Moten, Principal of the New York Normal School, Dr. D. W. B. Durois of Atlanta University, Atlanta, Ga, and Prof. Chas. H. Albert of the State Normal School, Bloomsburg, Pa, will be among the lecturers and teachers of the school. For tuition, expenses, railway rates, etc., address BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Principal, Tuskegee, A a. PERSONAL. I would like to correspond with young ladies from 16 to 22, farmers' daughters pre-ferred, but will have a kind letter for one and all. Now, girls, write to a jolly, kind hearted boy. Object-fun and a loving wife. JOHN C. BELL, box 172, Leon, Kan. Good Advice. If you are troubled with kinky or curly hair use Ozonized Ox Marrow, it will make your hair straight, soft and beautiful. If your hair is falling out, Ozonized Ox Marrow will stop it. If you have dandruff and itching in the head, Ozonized Ox Marrow will give you instant relief, and make the hair grow. 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His complaint against the clown said the defendant Maggle, who had the name of a planking having been filed in said Clerk's office the affidavit of a competent person, sh- wing that said defendant, Maggle Carter is not a resident of the state of Indiana; and this cause is for divorce and that the last above named defendant is a necessary party thereto; and whereas said plaintiff having by endorsement on said complaint required said defendant to appear in said court, and answer or demur thereto on the 8th day of April 1903. NOW TREREFORE, By order of said Court, said defendant last above named is hereby notified of the filing and pendency of said complaint against her and that unless she appears and answer or demur thereto, at the calling of said cause on the 8th day of April 1903 the same being the 3rd judicial day of a term of said Court, to be begun and held at the court house in the city of Dianapolis, on the last month of April 1903. 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Remember our Advertisers of this paper and patronize them THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER STAGE EDITED BY "Woodbine" A stamped enveloped, plainly addressed, must be enclosed for each letter, and the line of business followed by the person address, should be given. The person address, need not that all nominals and others should bear in mind that all letters, etc., in transit between the United States and Canada, must be prepaid, otherwise they are not forwarded. NOTICE--Advertised letters will be held in The Freeman Post Office for FOUR WEEKS ONLY hereafter. LADIES LIST. Brister, Miss Grace Coates, Miss Beatrice Churchill, Miss Min'ie Embry, Miss Estelle Fenolds, Miss Bertie Francis, Belle Franklin, Mrs Eliza Gilliam, Mrs Lesue Mrs Eliza Hunt, Mrs H H Locke, Mrs M H Estelle, Mrs M Morris, Mrs Emma Morton, Clara Marion, Mrs Jean Pearl, Mrs Ann Scudder, Miss Olara Winfred, Mrs Fanni Brister, Miss Grace Coates, Miss Beatrice Churchill, Miss Minie Deluc, Miss Bertie Dennis, Miss Bertie Francis, Beille Franklin, M! Gilliam, M! Merrill, Mrs Eliza Harris, M. M. O. # SUMMER LEAGUES Anderson, Ed Blue B, Ed Borrie, W. G. Boone, Sherman Brown, Richard Burt, S. E Barton, J. H Barton, John Barton, Prof G B Bartlett, H A Chatten and Petitt Cissel & Mines Craig, Marsh Dendall, F B Dear, John Edwards, Albert Flamer, Will Fernan, Chas. H. George, J. E. Geyor, Perry Gideon, L E Grant, Horace Hawke, Clemo Hollie, W. B Heater, Edward Hughes, Ed. Horace, Billy Helma Billy Hughes, Chas. Harris, J H Jordan, J W Jackson, Frank Kirk, E. N Kitchis, N T. LaShe, H. Leach, Robt McCoy, Geo. McCamon, J. H. McQuitty, M. Miner, Pearl Mason, Alexander Mobley, J W McVade, Henry Petty, Rayney Price, J W. Prince, A. L. Prince, Arthur L. Perry, Oliver D Raven, Larry G Rawley, Henry Smith, J. J. Steward, Wm. Sherman, James E. Smith, J. J. The Websters The Foos The Patties Tibbs, Sol VerVale, Chancenus Wright, J. L. Williams, R. W Washburn, E Wason, Jack Wright, Chas -ROU'E- BIG Minstrel FESTIVAL (Rusco & Holland) — Greenville, S. C. Feb. 21; Spartanburg, 23; Union, N. C., 24; Ashville, 25; Knoxville, Tenn., 24; Gladstone, 27; Homone, 28; Berry Park Trequadourus Voeckel & Nolan Clarkside, Miss., Feb. 21; Greenwood, 23; Winona, 24; Aberdeen, 25; Columbus, 26; Birmingham, Ala., 27. MALLORY BR. S. (Feeburg Stock, Co.)—Lynea, Mass., week of Feb. 23. WILLIAMS & WALLEY "DAHOMOY" Co.—New York city indefinite. ASMART SET—New York city, indefinite. THE HOTTEST COON in Dixie—Wheeling, W. Va., Feb. 23, 24 and 25 Chas. Crossen sends his regards to Fred Simson, trombonist. James L. Goodall's "Coontown 400" company has closed for the season. Wm. Grundy, as the Hotest Coon in Dixie, is quite a torrid proposition. The Misses Boody Moore and Elizabeth Lyons, are with the Hotest Coon in Dixie Co. Poney Moore the well-known Chicagoan, was a pleasant visitor in Indianapolis the first part of the week. Eli Rice, the doubled voiced comedian of Gideon's Minstrel, would like to hear from James T. Young and also Henry Powers. E. J. Looney sends his regards to the Campbell Bros., Lash Gideon and Geo. Bryant. I am again with the Hotest Coon in Dixie Co. F. W. Inman, singing comedian, has closed with the Georgia Minstrel. After a long separation, the team Inman & Moore will soon be together. Regards to all. "The Smart Set" with Ernest Hogan and Billy McClain as chief fun makers, were big favorites at the Park theatre the first of the week. The company is exceptionally strong. Mat Turner of Gideon's Mintrels, is meeting with great success, singing Williams & Walker's late coon song "Jonah Man." Regards to all friends in and out of the profession. Providence, R. I., special.—James Julius Turner has had an operation performed on his nose, by Dr. W. F. Morrison, 315 Broad street, and it getting along nicely. The doctor says Mr. Turner is a pretty tough man, one with nerves of iron, or he could have never come out of this operation with colors flying. Notes from Gideon's Mintrels.—We are still in the State of Illinois, showing to good business. Our friends are making it very pleasant for the entire company. Harry Waters (Rastus) is still crying and never fails to please. A.A. Copland, our assistant stage manager, is singing with great success, "When the Minstrel comes to Town." He sends regards to Billy Miller and John Vaughner. Desdunes and Harris are still meeting with great success with their "Wireless Phone." George Bryant sends regards to Amos Gillard. Master M. W. Walker, who has been general manager of the Pine Bluff Students Comedy Co., and of the Empire Dramatic Co., and who claims to be the youngest graduate interlocutor on the road, is now preparing for a tour of season 1903-4. He also doubles in brass, but his principal line is the arranging of new and well drilled first parts and olio acts. He claims to be able to please in the capacity of stage manager, and hopes to be able to sign a contract with one of the best colored companies on the road. His address is 1604 S. Ga. St., Pine Bluff, Ark. Will send card in correspondence. Notes from the A. G. Allen New Orleans Minstrels.—Manager Hallback writes that all are well and back on the rail, as they were away from their cars two days last week. We played at Apalachicola, Fla., January 12, to a packed house, with advanced prices and many begged us to stay over another night, but owing to dates, could not. Now about the trip over: Some of the boys were afraid to cross the salty waters; we had a $32½ mile ride across the arm of the Gulf of Mexico, which was enjoyed by all, as we had a bright, sunny day. The boys and girls sat upon dec singing "In the Good Old Summer Time," while Jean Pittman, our solo alto, proved his bravery by staying on the car. We were entertained by some of the gentlemen of that city, many of the boys having played there before. Hi H. Hunt met an old friend from home: you know the rest. Briggs Bennett, B. flat cornet, says look out., H. S. Smith, old man and slide, says everybody back, as he's going to force his way through. Our band is a big hit nightly. Joe Jordan's sensational slide work, and Mr. Sam Johnson with his solos on the Euphonium baritone are doing nicely. Will Neuner, speaker, doesn't fail to tell 'em how it's going to happen. Prof. McCameron sends regards to Prof. Leach and all friends, as do also Kid Airent, Perry Wilson, Chas. E. Rue and Wm. Hallback. Daddy Love's Theatrical Exchange, Chicago, Ill.—A birthday dinner was given by Mr. and Mrs. Curl, at their residence 3028 State St. A very pleasant evening was spent in singing, dancing, games, etc. Among the guests most prominent was the world famous sketch team, Williams and Stevens. * * Miss Murrell Ringold, late with Mms. Black Patti, joined "Smart Set Co., at Indianapolis, Ind. She is an artist inher line, and is a credit to any company, and a hard worker. * * Georgia Dobbs and Louise Smith have joined the "Smart Set Co." * * Williams and Walker passed through with their company enroute east, last Sunday. * * Miss Edan Alexander, who had retired from the stage, owing to throat trouble, is so much improved that she is contemplating on returning. She is already aving some fine offers, but at present has not accepted. * * Johnnie Carroll is as happy as usual, and as an old man impersonator he is all right. He has been playing a six weeks engagement at Peter's Vaudeville House. * * Prof. James B. Tucker, of New Orleans, and Miss Ada B. Jefferson, Derby, Conn., beautifully joined in the bonds of matrimony, February 4. at the bride's mother, by Rev. M. H. Jackson, of Grace Presbyterian Church. Many valuable present were received. Mr. Tucker in the profession is very well known as a musician, he is a mystery, his executions being wonderful. Mrs. T. is an accomplished scholar, a lovely entertainer, and a beautiful disposition. We wish them success and happiness their life, may their troubles be light as the oceans foam, and their pleasures as deep as the sea. They are receiving congratulations from friends daily. Napoleon Johnson writes from the big festival: The S. R. O. sign can be seen nightly in front of the box office and it takes two or three officers to handle the crowd, while waiting for the doors to open at Augusta, Ga. .Billy Kersands, Clarence Powell, S. H. Dudley, J. E. Lightfoot and Dude Kelley was royally banqueted and made honorary members of the Joy Leaf Social Club, a club composed of some of the prominent business men of the city. The executive members being Sam Bates, Geo. Curry, Col. I. G. Porter, Chas. Smith, Chas. H. Goodwin, Robt. Dixon, ex-Senator Theo. Ingalls, Robt. Stefton, Jim Carter, Henry Harris, Lawrence Hearle, Millie Mitchell and Jno. J. Jones. As a number of the boys will be at home to-morrow in Raleigh, quite a number of new suits are being displayed to-day, and as my ears have not been assailed with the saying, wait till we get to Raleigh, I am expecting—well I won't say. After to-night's performance, J. E. Lightfoot will close and leaves for Palm Beach, Fla., to take charge of the Poincarens Hotel Quartette. Elmo Dodd will take charge of the band Monday, and as all know him, it is needless to say we will still have one of the best bands on the road. There was a number of cases of sickness on the car of late, but at this writing all are improving and as we are always glad to hear from friends, our route can always be found in the old reliable. Kansas City, Mo., Notes.—Black Patti Troubadours opened here Sunday matinee, February 8, to crowded house, at the Auditorium Theatre, the largest in Kansas City. Rucker was on the sick list and did not appear until Monday night, when he walked down to the foot lights to do his specialty he was greeted with a burst of applause, that compelled him to ask the audience to "just let him have one word." He closed his engagement with the company here, and went to St. Louis, where he will rest for a few months. * * Mr. Rucker says he has something very big up his sleeve, so watch this paper if you want to ride in the wagon. It will be the biggest thing happened with the two biggest cards in their line. Black Patti and J. E. Works sang "Miseure" (Trovaton) and gave better satisfaction than ever. No doubt Mr. Works is the best support she has ever had. The singing as a whole was good. Bobby Kemp, the spirited Ragtime entertainer, must have his band and there's always one member who wants his own way, he finally gets him to "poke out his chest," then Jas. Crosby plays a Trombone solo—and "eh" they sing! * * After all the circus broke up in a row, Miss Mabel Turner leaves for New York, Muriel Ringold joins the Smart Set Co. at Indianapolis, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Rucker go to St. Louis. Saturday was general rehearsal day for the Troubadours here. The latest—What did she say? and where are you going? Joe and Sadie Britton opened at the Orphanum the 15 inst. Harry Fiddler, Frank Clermont, Houseley Bros., Ed. Tollion, J. Chas, Parker, of Georgia Minstrels, were in the city last week. Most of them witnessed the opening of the Patti show. Chas. Watts of same company, had the pleasure of makink two trips here to see friends. "Peaceful Henry" is the name the latest coon song, to be introduced by Jno. Rucker. Call at 926 Wyandotte street, when in Kansas City, Mo., for the Freeman, if you have no place to stop, drop us a card, we will locate you. Why don't the "Smart Set" come to Kansas City. Hogan is favorite and McCain is no stranger. Denver, Colorado. Notes. Berni Barbour is here making a great hit with his music and stage ability. He was formerly with Ernest Hogan. Recently Mr. Barbour put on "Emancipation Day" with a company of amateurs with encouraging results. Harris' orchestra is meeting with success at all entertainment. Mrs. Henrietta Vinton Davis appeared in "Old Kentucky Home," Thursday evening, January 29, and scored a success. Mrs. Davis an actress as well as an elocutionist. Notes from The Honolulu Comedy Co. At this writing we are enjoying the blessings of health. We opened the above show on the 7th at Austin's Opera House, Efingham, ill., to a big house of over 900 paid admissions, and we continue to do a big business. Our car reached us in Windsor yesterday the 14th in fine condition. Dora Wilson Wall suggested a name for the car, and we hired a painter to paint the name (Hilo) on it at once. Last night was our first meal on our car, we certainly feel at home. The Petitts have added three more new features to their magic act. J. Turner Wall is singing "Jona man," and "You better change your mind and stay at home." We all send best regards to all of our well wishers. Will give route next week. A REVIEW OF REVIEWS BY SYLVESTER RUSSELL. Like the scarlet letter whose introduction binds the crimson chain of evidence around the murderer, so do the errors of an illadvised actor, who enters into hostilities with a stage critic, lay bare his weaknesses to the critical world. The best method for an actor to persuade, in the face of a critic, is silence. Silence denotes wisdom. The critic on any newspaper who writes under signature, will always say the penalty for his own mistakes without the protest of a few erroneous actors or other individuals. His position denotes understanding of the work he persues, but his lack of discretion could ultimately lead him to ostracism and despair. —The Penalty of Warfare— —The Penalty of Warfare.— To enter into warfare with a recognized critic is never good judgment for an actor. The cost of it is dear to his pedigree and especially if he be a star, it would greatly chagin his modesty. The newspaper correspondent who would pose as a "cats saw" for an actor, by openly insulting a critic in favor of an actors vanity, is simply an ignorant man. He has injured the actor whom he seeks to befriend, and the actor has also injured himself, or any interested parties thereof have also injured him, a thrice injured actor. Actors should never grieve over stage criticism, no more than a critic should grieve over the slander he receives from misapprehensive parties who can't even write straight. These are the class of people who need instructions. The pains of wounded actors must be healed without entering into warfare. The penalty of warfare, in such cases, always means disaster. —The Crises of ignorance.— The size of trouble which flows through ignorance is almost unbounded. There has never been one instance in all the Freeman criticism of the past where an actor has been insulted, I gave notice in former reviews of all that was coming to pass and yet when it came, some of the brightest stars were not ready to accept it as a sacrifice for their own good, in this day; as for the coming generation. The actor who looks at himself, personally, overlooks his brother; this is the crises of ignorance. Any public actor who cannot live comfortable through the criticism of the past had best retire from the stage at once, there are lots of bright young delegates and plenty of re-inforcements in the woods. When they arrive to the front they will receive the same dose of criticism from the next succeeding critic of emergency, who will arrive in turn, for I vow that comedy has brought—what must be reasonable intelligent—criticism into play. Vanity, self-conceit, sensitiveness and self-esteem are positive drawbacks to any actor who fails to keep the bull dog characteristics of his nature under control. The man who is affected with this baneful combination of circumstances, whether he be a star or a loafer actor, he must evidently pay the price of his vanity at some unexpected time in his career as an actor. The actor who squeals at criticism, when it comes to him individually, has no right to do so, at the cost of thinking himself better than some others who did not squeal at all, when, in fact all actors are of one size in the eyes of a critic. So the pride of cry babies must be crushed in the face of their own philosophy. —The Value of Brotherhood.— Warfare has been an even battle for justice at the cost of injustice all around. The outcome has been propitious. It should be a helpful source to the comedy producers, an upbuilding to actors who thought they were perfect, when they were not, and a lesson to those who have insulted the Freeman critic from the outside. Love and union is now the chief thing to be desired. How shall we establish it? The conflict of criticism will speedily end at the beginning of brotherhood and sincerity. The time is ripe for union. This feeling should come about directly after the reign of strife. Its concluding features should have benefited its participants and unionism should be stronger. This would reveal the true value of brotherhood. The total elements of success means charity. Charity, success and brotherhood must go linked hand in hand. The foundation has been laid, the example has been set, whether the present generation of actors will set forth to encourage and enjoy its precepts, remains to be seen. —Charity begun with Women.— Charity in the annuls of Negro stage history has begun with women. 1910 SILVESTER RUSSELL. seretta Jones, (Black Patti)—lucky for her—was the first woman to contribute to a noble cause. She did not hesitate and her example has greatly endear her into all the hearts of the people of her race. The popularity of other bright stars, who have slept on their stubbornness, has faded from view in comparison with the favor which the public will cheerfully bestow upon this noble woman as she enters the stage to charm the souls of men and women, who come to list to her matchless voice and gaze upon the face of the woman who was first of her profession to contribute to charity. Several other actresses who have contributed are also thought of in equal favor by the people. —Summery of the Review— SUMMARY OF THE REVIEW. What does this review teach us? It teaches that the ordinary actor, or star, who is stubborn and will not give in to public sentiments, is truly quite ignorant—I say this excuses poor actors, who are out of an engagement and would contribute to a good cause if they were able. Popularity in the life of a stage actor, must be in touch with the best judgment of public sentiments. Rebellion will not benefit the perveys of comedy, nor their aversion to consider ethics quite equivalent to their own judgment. Many actors will read this review over and never understand it. They will even discuss it and misquote what I have said. This review is not for the ignorant, I submit it only to the intelligent actors of my race; to the workers and managers—all others are followers. Advocating the legitimate standard does not mean that all comedies must be legitimate. Farse comedy is in common demand, but not so in the highest capacity to be attained by the favored few principly whom I have criticised. I have been striving to rectify the deficiencies of advancing actors who have arrived to the legitimate. They must formulate the standard of their works and the classification of their productions. I am only repeating over and over what I have said in the past. 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Address The Lyceum Bureau, The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. perior to those I have not mentioned at all. It is plain to see how some of the actors have misconstrued my doctrines and how utterly out of the question are the infant sneers of weakling correspondents who desire to instruct me, all such, I say: Behold in me, the champion of an easy prey! Songs and Singers. Louis Hesner, in Blaney's Company, is sing "Polly Pry." Daisy Lindon is singing "Stay in Your Own Back Yard." Lloyd and Walton report a big success in "Because You Were an Old Sweetheart of Mine." Gillie Westen is singing Frank French's ballad hit, "Just for To-Night." Ernest Luce, in filling some Western dates, is featuring "You Say Good Night but Mean Good Bye" and "In Loveland," two new ballad successes. The musical Nelsons are featuring the instrumental hit "Creepy Creeps," also the song "Good Nibht Beloved, Good Night," as a solo. Ryley and Hughes report a big success with "Dat's de Way to Spell Chicken." 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CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. Winter eggs are the product of summer conditions and food. WILL SING AMERICA'S PRAISES. In the sixties an immigrant ship landed at Castle Garden, New York, bringing 500 Scandinavians from the hills and valleys and fiords of Norway. They were poor, honest and industrious, lured from the fatherland by the stories of the marvelous opportunities open to them in this western hemisphere. The years passed by, and not long since a company of 500 Scandinavians boarded a big liner at the same city for a return trip to the fatherland. These people represented the best possibilities of American citizenship in wealth, intelligence and patriotism. It is a pleasure to picture the greetings which await them over the seas and the pride with which they will speak of their adopted country and its magnificent opportunities. One feeder finds turnips a very valuable aid in fattening his steers. While there is not much fat in the turnips, they are greatly relished and serve as an appetizer and aid to digestion. In England a feeder would not know how to fatten a steer or sheep without turnips. The men in the north country—the extreme northern limit of the corn belt—are always fooling with the big corn of the south country, and nearly always to their sorrow. Northern cornfields should be planted with northern grown seed and of those varieties only which will mature in 100 to 110 days. Many county boards of supervisors are buying stone crushers and will begin a systematic plan of macadamizing the public highways. These crushers can be operated by an ordinary thrashing engine and set up at any place where stone suitable for the purpose can be obtained. These machines will crush hard heads as well as limestone. There are two agencies which can be made to promote the improvement of the public highways, paupers and patriotism. 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Chicago, Ill., special: the funeral of Mrs. Minnie Childers, who died Tuesday, February 3d, in the full triumph of her Saviour, at 11 a. m., at her late residence, 3114 La Salle street, was held from Quinn Chapel last Saturday under the direction of the Household of Ruth, No. 153. Rev. J. A. Thomas, pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, of which she was a member, delivered a beautiful discourse over what was left of dear Minnie. Rev. A. J. Carey assisted. Resolution read by her order. through an eternity. The Naomi Circle met at Mrs. Tribute's, 440 55th street. A good attendance was had, and refreshments were served. * Each member is manifesting his and her interest in assisting to hold the arms of a tried and true Christian in the person of Rev. J. A. Thomas, pastor of Ebenezer Baptist. Quinn Chapel even feels so interested in her future welfare that, whilst they have no permanent church of their own, they have thrown open their doors, welcoming them to hold worship at any time. Let other so-called Christian churches show the same principle. * Mrs. Mattie Thornton, who has been very ill, vocation. Her many friends are glad to see her at her church once more, where she is so well loved by all. * * Tucker-Jefferson Wedding—One of the most beautiful weddings of the season occurred Wednesday, February 4th, at the residence of Mrs. Margaret Jefferson, No. 3155 Armour avenue. It was the wedding of Miss Ada V. Jefferson, of Derby, Conn., to Mr. James B. Tucker, of New Orleans, La. The ceremony was performed by Rev. M. H. Jackson, of Grace Presbyterian Church, of which the bride is a member. At home after February 15th. * * The death angel visited the home of Mrs. Maggie Coates, 2730 Armour avenue, sister of Mrs. Anna Robinson, Phoebe Mason and Mattie Clarke, of this city; Mrs. Alif Clarke, of Cincinnati, O.; Mrs. Jessie Cooper, of Boston, Mass., and John Clarke, Jr.; also daughter of John Clarke, Sr., of Lawrence, Mass. She departed this life last Monday morning, and as her soul took flight above to meet her dear mother already there, you could imagine you could hear the angels singing "All is Well." The funeral services were held from Quinn Chapel last Wednesday, Rev. A. J. Carey officiating. We extend to her relatives our heartfelt sympathy. Maggie, dear Maggie, thou art gone, To that celestial city above; Your mission upon this earth is done, But your memory we'll always love. The many friends of Albert Porter Smith, 2412 Dearborn street, will be sorry to learn that his sickness became so critical he had to be removed to Provident Hospital. We bespeak for him your earnest prayers for his speedy recovery. A. B. The gifted Claivoyant, the great female wonder, born with the double(cal) veil, she is one of the old ancient Southern Claivoyant ants of New Orleans. She's a living Phrenologist and Physlogomist. She tells plainly what you are best adapted for in life by a grasp of her hand she gives you and of influence to enable you to overcome all 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 reunites the separated, makes peace with her husband or wife will never become angry at her heart forake you. But will love you better and marry you sooner if you will only heed this lady's consultation. Read what several ladies of your city say, "Yes, we believe the a Godsend to our city; my husband and I been seperated for ever year and jus think there was a call on her return we returned today, we are together and happy in your young 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 miss consulting this gifted lady; she is gifted to read characters. She challenges the world to excel her advice to business to business calmly and financial troubles. Re-misses the causes speedy marriage with the one of your choice. No cards allowed in her place of business; no one's ill wishes filled; strictly a Christian lady and depends entirely on her heavenly gift. If you are painful or ailing, think you have been witchcrafted with spells spent years in the Jungles of Africa she has traveled 34 states doing good wherever she went Read St. John, 9th chap. 33d ver: "it this man is not of God he could do nothing." Three parlor so arraigned that you meet not friends nor strangers: everything confidential. Owing to such crowds you may call night or day. Permanently located. Send money by postal order or Registered letter I, for one, as one in the midst. My heartached from the cruel treatment of my husbands and I have been the time and money until I consulted this wonderful lady. It will soon be a year. Through her he has become a loving husband; and today he presents me with a lovely lot on which he will in the spring erect a home. Tongue can not praise the tooight. A very nice wife, Virginia, La. Chicago, Ill. Nov. 17, 1902. Madame McNeairy, Indianaapolis, Ind. Dear Medda, You lettered ill, I am a of sunshine, came duly to hand, and I am very pleased with it, for every word of it were true; I am sorry that I did not write to you months ago. I enclose $6.00 for your service, hoping that you may be successful in bringing about desired results. I feel quite sure that you can. I am very sorry to hear of your being ill, and sincerely hope your speedy recovery. Molino, Fla., Nov. 14, 1902. Madame:—You are the proper person in the proper place. All that you say is true and all you do is good. May God bless you. Guntersville, Ala., Oct. 26, 1902. I tried Mme. McNardes and find that she is well up to her profession. She will tell things to come, and they will come as predicted. It will pay people to try her who want to know many things in the future. There is no doubt of this lady's prophetic power. She is a living phrenologist, palmist ad a natural born clairvoyant to which thousands will testify. She is a God send to our country—born with a gift that no one will call. All you every incident of your past and presence life road of success both financially and physically if you will only heed her instructions. I called on her when the one I love had gone I kuew not where and he returned at once, and today I am his dear wife. I LADY of Fort Gibson, Ind. T. Madame—I feel my duty, do this for you are all you need, and think my usband and I have been separated 2 years; I called on you in September and in a week's time he returned and married me, and I can't praise you too much. Ladies that are arent-broken by family troubles, love affair and bad luck until it seems that life is good and you will do well; will you do you good; she will tell you to trust God and she will do the balance, and she will. A LADY of Rossland, B.C. Dear Sisters and Brothers—Call on her when you can, she will be please to meet you and will when ever you wish to. She devotes her entire time for the welfare of the people believing God will reward her. She will make your very soul glad to hear her talk of heaven for she writes such soul searching letters, tells you how to make home happy. Please always enclose stamp for answer. Here this is as she looks today and a bride three weeks. N.B.-Send lock of hair accompanied by one dollar ($1.00) and receive full life reading. Clip this ad. 608 N. West Street, cor, Indiana Ave., INDIANAPOLIS, IND., MADAME McNAIRDE-MOORE, Money Advanced on Old Phone Diamonds 932 Brown Money Advanced on Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry or any Article of Value. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Private Entrance 108 East Ohio Street. The Freeman papers can be found every Saturday at Lou. Washington's restaurant and lunch-room, 5528 Lake avenue, Chicago, Ill.; phone 1154, Isaac Toulbert, News Agent. Subscribe for The Freeman. THE GRAND FOUNTAIN OF THE UNITED ORDER OF TRUE REFORMERS is the leading colored Fraternal Society of the United States. It was organized January by William H. Browne and chartered in April 1883 under the laws of the State of Virginia with headquarters at Richmond, Va. $\textcircled{1}$its membership is both male and female and consists of all persons of good health from fourteen to sixty years of age. Its membership of 60,000 is divided into Fountains and Circles. It pays sick benefits from $1.50 to $2.50 per week and pays death benefits from $2.50 to $1,000.00. BENEFITS PAID. Total benefits paid to date: Sick Dues, $1,500,000.00; Death Benefits, $714,378.75. SENIOR FOUNTAINS may be organized consisting of twenty or more persons not joining fee of from $4.60 to $5.10 each. The monthly de- cents in rural districts and not less than fifty cents per semi annual tax of forty cents paid in January and J id are from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, while death benefits mountain may be organized in any locality on application master, or to any of his authorized deputies. ROSEBUDS. or training of the young and their development in the there has been formed a Children's Department known children not less than three nor more than fourteen upon the payment of $1.00 each. This department tick benefits from $1.00 to twenty five cents per week at 7.00. The monthly dues are fifteen cents per month. CLASSES. long to leave their beneficiaries at death a larger amount take into policies in one or more of the Classes of t members of this degree are devided into Circles and pay to the following tables: A Fountain may be organized consisting of twenty or more persons not over fifty years age paying a joining fee of from $4.60 to $15.10 each. The monthly dues are not less than thirty-five cents in rural districts and not less than fifty cents per month in towns and dives and a semi annual tax of forty cents paid in January and July of each year. Bick benefits range from $75.00 to $100.00 and benefits range from $75.00 to $100.00. A Fountain may be organized in any locality on application to Bav. W. L. Gerv. G. W. Master, or to any of his authorized deputies. ROSEBUDS For the proper training of the young and their development in thrift, industry and brotherly love, there has been formed a Children's Department known as the Rosebud-twenty or more children not less than three nor more than fourteen years of age may be Rosebud, upon the payment of $1.00 each. This department like the Senior Fountain pays sick benefits from $1.00 to twenty five cents per week and death benefits from $2.50 to $37.00. The monthly dues are fifteen cents per month. CLASSES Persons desiring to leave their beneficiaries at death a larger amount than is paid from Fountain department take out policies in one or more of the Classes of the Mutual benefit degree. The members of this degree are devided into Circles and pay joining fees a d dues according to the following tables: CLASS "B" TABLE AGES. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate after 1 yr. Value of Certificate after 1 yr. Annual Dues. Quarterly Dues. 14 to 25 $ 2 50 $ 200 00 $ 100 00 $ 4 75 $ 1 20 83 to 80 2 75 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 80 to 85 3 00 200 00 160 00 4 75 1 20 88 to 40 3 25 200 00 100 00 5 70 1 43 40 to 45 3 50 140 00 70 00 5 79 1 43 45 to 50 3 75 115 00 58 00 6 65 1 66 50 to 55 4 60 90 00 45 00 6 65 1 65 55 to 60 4 25 65 00 88 00 7 60 1 90 AGES. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate after 1 yr Value of Certificate after 1 yr Annual Dues Quarterly Dues 14 to 25 $ 2 50 $ 200 00 $ 100 00 $ 4 75 $ 1 20 25 to 80 2 75 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 30 to 85 8 00 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 38 to 40 8 25 200 00 100 00 5 70 1 43 40 to 45 8 50 140 00 70 00 5 79 1 48 45 to 50 8 75 115 00 58 00 6 65 1 66 50 to 55 4 00 90 00 45 00 6 65 1 66 58 to 60 4 25 65 00 88 00 7 60 1 90 CLASS "E" TABLE. Joining Fee $ 5 00 $ 500 00 $ 25 $ 500 00 $ 5 50 $ 500 00 $ 7 75 $ 500 00 $ 6 00 $ 450 00 $ 6 25 $ 400 00 $ 6 50 $ 350 00 Value of Certificate after 1 yr $ 500 00 $ 350 00 $ 500 00 $ 250 00 $ 500 00 $ 250 00 $ 255 00 $ 200 00 $ 175 00 Value of Certificate before 1 yr $ 250 00 $ 350 00 $ 250 00 $ 250 00 $ 255 00 $ 200 00 $ 175 00 Annual Dues $ 9 50 $ 9 50 $ 1 50 $ 1 50 $ 11 40 $ 10 40 $ 11 40 $ 11 40 $ 11 40 $ 11 40 AGES. Joining Fee Value of Certificate after 1 yr Value of Certificate before 1 yr Annual Dues Quarterly Dues 14 to 25 $ 5 00 $ 500 00 $ 250 00 $ 9 50 $ 2 50 28 to 80 5 25 500 00 250 00 9 50 2 40 80 to 85 5 50 500 00 250 00 1 50 2 40 85 to 40 5 75 500 00 250 00 11 40 2 60 40 to 45 6 00 450 00 295 00 10 40 2 60 45 to 50 6 25 400 00 200 00 11 40 2 85 50 to 60 6 50 350 00 175 00 11 40 2 85 CLASS "M" TABLE. Joining Fee Value of Certificate Annual Dues $ 11 00 $ 1000 00 $ 21 00 13 00 1000 00 22 00 12 00 900 00 28 00 13 00 800 00 24 00 13 00 700 00 25 00 REGALIA. of the Fountains and Rosebuds of the organization with regalia of the organization is simple and its cost within receipts to $350 the same is made by the organization in w department. AGES. Joining Fee Value of Certificate Annual Dues Quarterly Dues 14 to 80 $ 11 00 $ 1000 00 $ 21 00 $ 5 25 80 to 85 12 00 1000 00 22 00 5 50 85 to 40 12 00 900 00 28 00 5 75 40 to 45 13 00 800 00 24 00 6 00 45 to 50 13 00 700 00 25 00 6 25 REGALIA. The members of the Fountains and Rosebuds of the organization wear no expensive regalia. The regalia of the organization is simple and its cost within the reach of all, sooting from 10 cents to $350 the same is made by the organization in what is known as the Regalia Department. THE SAVINGS BANK. there was granted by the Legislature of Virginia, a owe the Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformer the bank commenced business April 3rd, 1889, and now it steadily increased in volume of business. It now has $10,000. From the humble sum of $1,268.69 deposited on business in 1889, the deposits have grown to $350,858,000 associated amounts to $6,190,141.47. During the financial of the Grand Fountain was the only bank in the city of R. cash on all checks presented while the majority of clearing-house checks. This bank had its origin in the ex-slave of Habersham county, Ga. The banking house at Richmond, Ma., Rev. W. L. Taylor, President; R. T. B. In March 1888, there was granted by the Legislature of Virginia, a charter to the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers, capital stock $100,000.00. The bank commenced business April 3rd, 1889, and from that time down to the pre-vent has steadily increased in volume of business. It now has a paid-up capital stock of $100,000.00. From the humble sum of $1,263.69 deposited the first day the bank opened for business in 1889, the deposits have grown to $550,580.00, and the volume of business transacted amounts to $5,190,141.47. During the financial panic of 1883, the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain was the only bank in the city of Richmond that did not cease to pay cash on all checks presented while the majority of other banks were using script and clearing-house checks. This bank had its origin in the brain of William W. Browne an ex-slab of Habersham county, Ga. The banking house is located at 800 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va., Rev. W. L. Taylor, President; R. T. Hill, Cashier. REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT State Department has charge of all the real property located in various States, consisting of 18 magnificent buildings, hotel, 5 stores and 3 farms. It also has under its control an agent is under the management of Lawyer J. C. Roberts, attorney for the organization, with offices at 604 N. Second Avenue. AMER'S MECANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATE under the laws of the State of Virginia on the 14th day office in the city of Richmond, Va. The purpose of this wholesale and retail) buy and sell real property, manufacturing establishments, and general business. The Association reformer, 900 N. Sixth street, Richmond, Va. It is a model by steam, cold and hot water baths, also electric cars, accommodation for 150 guests. Mr. A. W. Holmes is mayor. It is in operation a system of five stores, located in Washington, D. C.; Manchester, Va.; Portsmouth, Va.; stores, at Richmond, Va., was opened April 3rd, 19 men, run three delivery wagons, and during the first week. The other stores have been established since and have the General Manager of the system of stores is Mr. B. L. J. second street, Richmond, Va. This Association was formed made by Rev. W. L. Taylor, its President. The Real Estate Department has charge of all the real property to the amount of $225,221.65, situated in various States, consisting of 18 magnificent buildings used as halls 8 dwellings, 1 hotel, 5 stores and 3 farms. It also has under its control 16 large buildings leased by it. This department is under the management of Lawyer J. C. Robertson, Chief of Real Estate and Attorney for the organization, with offices at 604 N. Second street, Richmond, Va. --- REFORMER'S MECANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION Was chartered under the laws of the State of Virginia on the 14th day of December 1899 with principal office in the city of Richmond, Va. The purpose of this Association is to conduct stores (wholesale and retail) buy and sell real property, manage control hotels, manufacturing establishments, and general business. The Association has a stationation Hotel Reformer, 900 N. Sixth street, Richmond, Va. It is a modern up-to-date structure, heated by steam, cold and hot water baths, also electric cars passing the door. This hotel has accommodation for 150 guests. Mr. A. W. Holmes is manager and Mr. T. W. Taylor is clerk. It has in operation a system of five stores, located as follows: Richmond, Va.; Washington, D. C.; Manchester, Va.; Portsmouth, Va.; and Roanoke, Va. The first of these stores, at Richmond, Va., was opened April 3rd, 1900. It employs a forty-eighteen men, runs three delivery wagons, and during the first year did $50,000 worth of business. The other stores have been established since and have been equally prosperous. In General, the stores are owned by Mr. B. L. Jordan, headquartered at 808 N. Second street, Richmond, Va. This Association was formed on the plane and recommendations made by Rev. W. L. Taylor, its President. THE REFORMER PRINTING DEPARTMENT Journal, THE REFORMER, which has a circulation in the interest of the race, and discusses the leading price issue is $1 per year, or 50 per single copy. The o-to-date machinery, run by electricity. It can print a poster 12 by 62 inches. Fine job-work of every class at lowest prices. Mr. E. W. Brown is Editor and Bond street, Richmond, Va. Correspondence solicited and issues a weekly journal, THE REFORMER, which has a circulation of 12,000. This paper is published in the interest of the race, and discusses the leading questions of the. The subscription price is $1 per year, or 50 per single copy. The office is equipped with modern up-to-date machinery, run by electricity. It can print anything from a writing desk and poster by 62 inches. Fine work, every class and description is made a specialty of the office. It is Eckert, Wagner, made a specialty of the office. 608 N. Second street, Richmond, Va. Correspondence solicited and sent. OLD FOLKS' HOME 1838, Rev. William W. Brown recommended the formative stories Homes for the benefit of the old and decrepid men the valuable farm known as Westham, consisting of 6344 Richmond, Va., on the historic "James" has been purchased escapee and Ohio Railroad runs through the farm and a Adjoining this farm is Westhampton Park, one of the mills in summer. It is reached in a few minutes from Rich Detrict Railways and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway a for the benefit of the whole race, the co-operation of ally solicited. All contributions, donations and bequests thankfully received. Mr. T. W. Taylor is chief in chis offices at 608 N. Second street, Richmond, Va. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ADDRESS TAYLOR, G. W. M. W. P. BURREZ 604-6-8 N. 2nd St., RICHMOND, VA. In September 1983, Rev. William W. Brown recommended the formation and establishment of Old Folks' Homes for the benefit of the old and decrepid members of the race. Since that time the valuable farm known as Westham, consisting of 634½ acres, located in Richmond, VA, on the historic "James" has been purchased at a cost of $40,000. The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway farm and Westham Station is located on it. Again, this farm is Westhampton Park, one of the most pleasant resorts in the south in summer. It is reached in a few minutes from Richmond by the Westhampton Electric Railway and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. As this home is for the benefit of the whole race, the co-operation of all charitable friends is preyfully solicited. All contributions, donations and bequests of every character will be very thankfully received. Mr. T. W. Taylor is chief in charge of the Old Folks' Homes, offices at 608 N. Second street, Richmond, VA. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ADDRESS REV. W. L. TAYLOR, G. W. M. W. P. BURRELL, G. W. S. 604-6-8 N. 2nd St., RICHMOND, VA. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER RACE CLEANINGS REFORMERS It was organized January the laws of the State of is both male and female years of age. Its mem- ys sick benefits from $1.50 Benefits, $714,378.75. MY PRAYER. I could not hope to live my little day With smiling face and not one care; I only pray for strength along the way To help me all my sorrows bear. I could not hope to find my pathwav clear With not one thorn to pierce my feet; I only ask for friends my path to cheer, And power to breast the storms I meet. I could not hope to have of friends a host With foes and treacherous friends but few. I only ask a chosen few to boast, With faithful, loving hearts and true. R v. J. K. Comfort and others, Ellisville, Mies, are arranging to establish an Orphans' Charitable and Industrial Institute for colored children. They have already secured a charter and propose to locate the institution wherever they get the best offer for the same. This will, of course, include land and financial assistance. The charter provides for a trustee and a committee of five in every town or city in the state. Brother Comfort will be glad to hear from any community which desires to make a bid for the location of the orphanage. Perhaps the most pre eminently distinguished colored women before the footlights today is Sissieretta Jones, commonly referred to as "Black Patti." Sissieretta Jones has gone on uninterruptedly in the notewess tenor of her way, and attained a success that comes as the private property of those only who take good care of superior vocal organs. Indeed in Mme. Jones the Negro has an exponent of as highgrade music as can be found in any people The Negro has the talent, is adapted to any sort of music, however seemingly. SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES Once more we beg to call attention to the Tuskegee Summer Normal Institute for colored teachers which will be held at this institution June 29 to August 7th. Every teacher whether in a country district, or in a graded school, should find a place in some summer school each year. Teaching justlycials a place among the highest and most important. -oOo- It seems to be a "poetic culmination the law of compensation by which the Negro element furnishes to the great American people the foundation for their national music, but this is the glorious prospect that awaits us. The Negroes and the Negroes alone, have the songs of the American soul and soil, and Dvorak was not long in discovering the fact, and "Aus der Neuen Welt" is the result of his discovery. At the National Conservatory on the arrival of Dvorak were two Negro students who have probably done the new American music a greater service than any individuals in the whole musical world. These young men have since made names and enviable reputations for themselves. 000 Thaoker Burleigh, is the leading basse in the choir of St. George's Episcopal Church, Stuyvesant Square, New York. This is one of the wealthiest churches in New York. He is also a member of the faculty of the National Conservatory, and enjoyed equal communion with Dvorak, Josefey, Seidl, and the other modern musical demigods whose very name inspire us provincials to awe and reverence. The other, Will Marion Cook, is a native genius of surpassing brilliance. His range of musical productions include a Negro National Hymn (a mfosmer how ever) of rare beauty and spirit, an operetta, a high grade comic opera, and songs overtures and sonata, that will surely live into the next century. Burleigh and Cook are the men who lent Dvorak the opportune suggestion which resulted in the canonization of Negro music and it is whispered that they added their individual talents to their suggestion With due regard to the musical achievements of 3, Coleridge Taylor, the young African musician, Burleigh and Cook are the nestors and deans of the new American school music, the raconteurs of its themes and the architects of its structure. The mantle of Dvorak fell upon their shoulders, as a matter of logical sequence. They form a shrine around ardnous, and he can with as much ease as anyone else bring it out with its inherent sweetness. Dr Daniel H. Williams, a surgeon of national fame, has been re-appointed surgeon of the Cook County Hospital and has been chosen by the president of that institution as one of the executive committee of seven of the hospital. Prof Du Bols of the Atlanta University says: "From the thirty-four high grade institutions, the gift of New England to the freed Negro, about two thousand Negroes have gone forth with the bachelor's degree, and about 400 Negroes have graduated from Yale, Howard, Oberlin and other Northern colleges. Of the 2,500 graduates, 58 per cent are teachers, presidents institutions heads of Normal school, etc, 17 per cent are in other professions. Six per cent are farmers, artisans and merchants, and 3 per cent are in government service." J, P. Eastham, a white man of Virginia. Was tried and convicted in the police court of Richmond, Va., for attempting to abduct a fourteen-year old colored girl. Judge Crunchfield in sentencing him said: "Eastham, this court has no mercy for you, though you be a white man. Your purpose was too plain to be misunderstood. You and all others of your kind must understand that colored people who respect themselves and are respected can get the protection of the law in this court. I therefore give you the fullest penalty, twelve months in all + Rev. George L. Davis, a recent graduate of Lincoln University, is taking on a formidable assortment of titles. He is already an "S. T. B." and an "A. M." At the coming term he enters the University of Pennsylvania to earn the affix, "Ph. D." to the list, with a "D D" and "LL. D." futurity. which our future music must encircle. —The Colored Teacher, Hopkinsville, Kv. "There are a few theaters, and there might be more, in which fine action is finely displayed. Now one nobly conceived and nobly rendered play will give a stronger moral impression than the best schoolmaster conceivable, talking ethics for a year on end. One great and stirring book may give an impression, less powerful perhaps, but even more permanent. Practically, these things are as good as example—they are example. Surround your growing boy or girl with a generous supply of good books, and leave writer and growing soul to do their business together without any scholastic pawing of their intercourse."—B. G. Wells in the February COSMO POLITAN. The Boys in Blue. Ft. Reno, O. T., Special—Since the editor of The Freeman has been kind enough to publish an article each week from Ft. Reno I think it would be a good idea for Ft. Niobrara, Neb., Ft. Harrison and Missoula, Mont., also the Ninth and Tenth Cavalry to write an article each week and then subscribe for The Freeman. By that way we can hear from our friends in blue weekly without going to the trouble of writing letters. Old Ft. Reno is on the boom. We have a decided advantage over the rest of the colored soldiers stationed throughout the West. As this is the only post garrisoned by colored troops in the vicinity of a large colored community the boys are well thought of among the citizens, and are admitted into the best society that El Reno, King Fisher and Oklahoma City can afford. If our young men go wrong it is their own fault and not the fault of the army and their frontier life. Sergeant L. S King and M E Reynolds went out hunting Jan. 25th with one shot gun and two shells. They promised the boys of Co. F a turkey supper on their return, but the next heard from them they were in El Reno riding through the city in a automobile owned by A. L. Fuller. The Tuxedo Club gave a full military dress ball Jan. 24th Everything was going nicely until King and Reynolds of Co. F appeared in the hall dressed in women clothing. It caused quite a laugh, but the sergeant could not see the funny part, and called the guards, but, as luck had it, our old friend, C. W. Owens, was officer of the day, King and Reynolds got off with only three days' hard labor in the guard house and a good lecture from C. W. Owens. The ministers of El Reno are Cures Weak Men Free A Simple Home Treatment Which Never Fails to Restore Full Strength and Vigor of Youth SENT FREE TO ALL A There is no longer any need for men to suffer from lost vitality, night losses, variocelle, etc., when it can be cured almostlike magic in the privacy of your own home and restore small weak organs to their strength and vigor of youth by a new discovery which will help you to address and address to the Dr. Knapp Medical Co., 758 Hull Building, Detroit Mich., and they will gladly send you the Doctor's full prescription free and everything necessary for a quick and lasting cure. The following taken from their daily mail shows what men say who have taken advantage of the doctor's advice. "Dear Sir--Please accept my sincere thanks for yours of recent date, I have given en your treatment a thorough test and the afraid to come to Ft Reno to preach the gospel. They think the soldiers will eat them. All of us used to attend church and Sunday school. We hope Ft. Niobrara will subscribe for The Freeman and let us hear from them through the same. Mickle Green will wake up from hi- long slumber when he sees this. I beg to remain yours, Social and General News. Hot Springs, Ark., Special—Mrs. Fred. Banks has accepted the position as hair dresser at the Park Hotel. The Ping Pong club met at the home of Mrs. Anderson on Tuesday night and had an enjoyable time. Bishop Isaac Lane, of the C. M. E. church, was in the city on the 1st and 2nd, and delivered three able sermons while here at Cottrel C. M. E. church. Don't forget the great military feat to be given at the Auditorium on the 20th. This affair is to be the grandest of the season. Late arrivals at St. Pythian Sanitorium are: Messrs. William Golden and Will Rodgers, Little Rock; Sam Neubia, Pueblo, Col.; W. McCowans, New York; W. M. Wintersmith, East St. Louis; L. Dawson, Helena, Ark.; Andrew Dennis, Eaton, Ga. An oratorical contest will be given at Visitor's Chapel A. M. E. church on the 18th and 19th inst. Walter Thompson has recovered from a brief illness. Mrs. 1da Daniels, of Arkadelphia, Ark., is here on a visit, W. S. Gardner spent the 1st in Little Rock. Andrew Kennell, of Pine Bluff, is here for the season. Sampson Commandry No. 4, U. R. K. of P., will give their entertainment at the Auditorium on March 4th. Give us your subscription. Quarterly Meeting Services Lebanon, Ky., Special — The quarterly meeting held at the A. M. E. Zion church on the 8th, was a grand success. Presiding Elder Selectman preached two able sermons, in the morning and night. Rev. Rice, of Beltown, preached at 8 p. m. The afternoon and night services were well attended. Collections were good. Miss M. B. Givens, principal of the public school at Springfield, Ky., accompanied by the following ladies and gentlemen, rendered sweet music at the 3 o'clock service: Misses Mary Davidson, Matilda Vancele, Maggie Gowdy, Anna Gowdy, Anna Grundy, Julia Grundy, Bertha Smith, Mesdames Bertha and Athenia Nickles, Mesers. Henry Davidson, Joe Lancaster, Rowan Nickles and Frank Davidson. The donkey and p-eat-tag supper given by the stewardesses of the Zion church on the 7th, was a success, notwithstanding the inclement weather. Notable. Newsy Nuggets. Springfield, Ill., Special.—The "Smart Set" showed here last Sunday night at the Opera house to a large audience. Ernest Hogan and Billy McClain, the star performers, proved to be men of superior ability before the foot lights. Thompson Bros. grocers, deserve the patronage of the race. Hon. J. L. Phillips should be re-elected mayor by all means, as he is the colored man's friend. The Peoples' Industrial Association, in this city, owned and controlled by colored men, is a new move toward race development. They carry on real estate, loan and insurance business. It is about time the colored men who were to have been appointed in the sheriff and treasurer's offices were receiving word. Patronize our Advertisers. beneft has been extraordinary. I has completely braced me up. I am just as vigorous as when a boy, and you cannot realize how happy I am." "Dear Sir: Your method worked beautifully. Results were exactly what I needed. I was delighted and enlightened is entirely satisfactory. "Dear Sir: Yours was received and I had no trouble in making use of the receipt as directed and can truthfully say it is a boon to weak men." Don't stop to wonder how they can afford to do all this, but send to day; the offer is genuine and the prescription is seen in an employer absolutely free, just as stated. Write to day and soon you'll be happy. O. H. MORGAN JAMES N. SHELTON Old 612 Green—Phones—New,3058 Morgan & Shelton (Licensed Embalmers) FUNERAL DIRECTORS & EMBALMERS Best Service. Lady Attendant Fair Prices. 417 Indiana Ave. Open all Night Hours: 8 to 10 a.m. New Phone 1656 2 to 4:7 to 8:30 p.m. Sundays: 9 to 10 a.m. 2 to 8:7 to 8 p.m. DR. H. L. HUMMONS 754½ Indiana Ave., INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 8 to 10 a.m., 1 to 3 p.m., 6 to 8 p.m. OFFICE AND RESIDENCE 4851 Indiana Ave., INDIANAPOLIS New 'Phone 1974-Old Phone 1-6490 H.C.KRENTLER&CO MANUFACTURERS OF Artificial Limbs. Deformity Braces, Suspenders, Elastic Stocks, Critches, Noc Extensions, Arch Plates, Etc. Surgical Instrument Repairing :: :: :: Discount to Physicians. Write for terms. 303 Massachusetts Avenue, 208 E. New York St. New Phone 1959 INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA H.C.KRENTLER&CO MANUFACTURERS OF Artificial Limbs. Deformity Braces. Trusses. Elastic Stockings. Crutches, hoe extensions, Arch Plates, Etc. e medical Instrument Heparing :: :: :: Discount to Physicians. Write for terms 303 Massachusetts Avenue, 208 E. New York St. New Phone 1289 INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA Stevens Ideal Rifle. No. 44. Price Only $10.00. Made in all the standard calibers both Rim and Center Fire. Weight about 7 pounds. Standard barrel for rim fire cartridges, 24 inches. For center-fire cartridges, 26 inches. If these rifles are not carried in stock by your dealer, send price and we will send it to you express prepaid. Send stamp for catalog describing complete line and containing valuable information to shooters. THE J. STEVENS ARMS AND TOOL CO. P. O. Box 3357, CHICOPEE FALLS, MASS. - Church and Social News. Jackson, Mich., special: Miss Eva Eva Johnson was on the sick list last week. * * The new Oakleaf Band has elected officers for the next six months as follows: Frank S. Casey, manager; Bruce Thornton, secretary; James Brooks, treasurer; Thomas Jones, leader and director. * * Miss Bessie Powers spent a few days in Battle Creek last week. * * Mr. Irwin Brazelton will make Jackson his home for a few weeks. * * The Second Baptist Church would like to know the whereabouts of Mrs. Fannie Cransaw. * * Mr. George Gullen won second prize last week for cake walking. * * Mr. Floyd McDonald was in the city Sunday. * * Mr. Herbert Case was made a member of the True Reformers last Thursday night. * * Anyone wishing the Freeman will please call on Miss Flossie M. Johnson, 216 E. Franklin street. --- THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Are You Short? If so, we will loan you money on Furniture, Pianos, Horses, Wagons, etc., leaving them in your possession. This is the company that was organized for the express purpose of supplying the peo ple of Indianapolis with money at the very lowest possible rates and making payments within reach o all. Try your new Building Association Plan arranged in fifty weekly payments. $50.00—Weekly Payments Only 600. $50.00—Weekly Payments Only $1.20. Other amounts in same proportion. We also make loans Watches and Diamonds, alo lowing partial payments to reduce the cost, and to salaried people on their individual note. Most reliable place in the city. CENTRAL LOAN CO. Room1203 Stevenson B'd'g, Second Floor-front room. 15 E. Washington St AT WHOLESALE Lace Lisle Stockings, assorted styles, a dozen pairs $2.65, a half dozen $1.35. Plain Lisle Stockings, Herms-dorf dye, a dozen pairs $2.65, a half dozen $1.35. Cotton Stockings, black with white feet, ingrain dye. a dozen pairs $2.65, a half dozen $1.35. Assorted Stockings, two pairs of lace lisle, two pairs of plain black lisle and two pairs of black cotton stockings, the half dozen pairs $1.35, or a dozen pairs of any of the above $2.65. L S.AYRES&Co Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. Mr. Will Viney is out again after a spell of sickness. Mrs. Lucretia L. Knox is visiting her parents in Shelbyville, Ky. Miss Nora Roberts, who has been visiting in Kokomo, Ind., has returned to the city. Among the sick this week are Charles W. Brown, Will Pollard and Charles H. Lanier. Big sale at the Atlas Cloak House, 211 Indiana avenue, four doors from Illinois street Services at St. Philip Mission will begin promptly at 4 o'clock p. m., beginning with Sunday. Ladies wanted at the Atlas Clock House, 211 Indiana avenue, four doors from Illinois street. Dr. G. Weaver of Marion and Dr. Walter Bennett of Danville are spending a few days home. Mr. W. A. Thomas, Miss Eleanor Booth and Mrs. Mayne, city teachers, are on the sick list. Mrs. Remus Moore ent rtained the Topaz club Wednesday afternoon at her residence on Alvord street. Mr. W. H. Fielding was entertained at tea Tuesday evening by Mrs. Grace Lucas Thompson and her grandmother. Mr. Mayman Reese left Thursday night for his home, Henderson, Texas, called by the illness of his father. Mr. Tony Moore, the well-known Chicagooan, was in the city a few days this week. He stopped with Mrs. Betta Moss. Mrs. Grace Lucas Thompson of Washington, D. C., wife of R. W. Thompson, is in the city visiting her grandmother and relatives. Mr. Willis Kersey of the English Hotel barbershop gave a luncheon last Wednesday evening to the "boss" barbers at his residence. Mrs. Julia Brown Hillman, who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Brown, will return to her home in Covington, Ky., Monday. Billy McClain, the well-known actor, was in the city the first part of the week with his company, "The Smart Set." He was given a royal welcome in his home. Mr. Julius R. Cox will conduct the services at St. Philip Mission Episcopal church next Sunday. Mr. Cox is a postulant for orders; it will be his first appearance. He has chosen "Lent" as his subject. Great Religious Awakening at Bethel A. M. E. Church. The revival services which have been in progress for three weeks are working a complete revolutionamong the members of that congregation. Old fuds and quarrels are passing; people who had deserted for years are returning. The younger ones are being enlisted by the score, and the unsaved are crowding to the altar for prayers nightly. The meetings are being conducted on regular evangelical lines—somewhat differ- ent from the old stereotyped methods. Dr. Townsend's talks are pronounced unique, forceful and convincing. A regular weekly program is followed. The choir of fifty voices make the place resound with lively spirited gospel songs. N one can attend these services without being impressed. This week the doctor expects the accession list to reach one hundred. A Tribute to the Late Mrs. Elizabeth B. Baptist. Farewell! Farewell! wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, Your affections, sweetness, devotion to us will never end, Each moment your angel wings are about us spread, And over all our lives you will constantly guard To chide or countenance our every act, deed and word. MATTIE A. SCOTT SISSLE. Indianapolis, Ind. PROF. DAMON WILL TOUR OHIO. Prof. A. M. Damon, the greatest Negro virtuoso, the acknowledged king of the violin, will make a tour through Ohio in the very future. His reportoire will consist in part of the following classical selections: "Deberiot 7th Concerto," "Souvenir De Hayden," "Legende" by Winneck kl. "Seance De Balet," by Deberiot. The professor is the only colored man in America that plays the harp-zither. Damon belongs in the master class. All should hear him. feb-7-tf BUSINESS INTERESTS Call on Emanuel Williams for coal, coke, wood and kindling. 402 W. North street. Phone 1884 main, old. tf Old Kentuck News Items. Nicholasville, Ky., Special — There were forty-nine that put on Christ by baptism last Sunday. The ordinance of baptism was administered by Rev C. C. Golnes of the First Baptist church. There are about twenty-six more to be baptized. Mr. James Martin died on Monday, the 16th, and his funeral was preached Wednesday, the 18th, by Dr. Cary Smothers at the Baptist church. He was an Odd Fellow. Mrs. Jennie McQuery died on Wednesday and her funeral services were conducted at the Baptist church by Rev. C. C. Golnes on Thursday. Why take the Jessamine Journal when The Freeman is a thousand times better, owned and run by Negroes? It is read by over 80 000 Negroes each week. Help to swell the number. The Old Folks' concert at the Christian church, Friday night, was well attended, but you haven't seen anything until you miss Miss Mollie Clayborn's grand minstrels Feb. 25. Some ignoramous wrote Rev. C. C. Golnes and Deacon Brooks a letter informing them of a dance that some would-be members were to participate in and forgot to sign their name; was not man or lady enough; in other words, they were too cowardly to sign it, but they have a name and it fits very nicely, and that is 'Runt." They are supposed to belong to the Baptist church and say they have religion. If that is religion excuse me. This is what we call intelligence, but it is only an illiterate person that would do such a thing. The B. Y. P. U. meets every Sunday at 6 p.m. Mary E. Smally, president. Mrs. Sallie Chatwell is still on the sick list A great lie, if unnoticed, is like a big fish out of water, it dashes and plunges and beats itself to death in a short time Love your neighbor, but do not pull down the fence. Keep your daughters off the streets, and you won't have so much time to run from door to door lying on your neighbor. "A cap" try it on. Twenty persons wanted at once to subscribe for Fhe Freeman. 4% On Time Deposits NO CHARGE FOR STEEL BANKS 31-2% ON SAVINGS DEPOSITS COMMERCIAL TRUST CO. 4 East Market Street. The Atlas 211 Indiana Ave., If so, we will advance it to you on your furniture, plano, horses, wagons, warehouse receipts etc., and allow you to pay it back in small weekly or monthly payments. We give you plenty of time, from one month to one year. You have the use of both the property and the money. Our rates are reasonable, terms easy and we make no inquiries among your friends or neighbors. We also loan money to salaried people holding permanent positions with responsible concerns on their own note without endorsement. Our having been in business so long and our large and growing trade is a guaranty of fair and courteous treatment. Call and get our plans. All information cheerfully given. Security Mortgage Loan Company 207 Indiana Trust Building. Corner Washington St. and Virginia Ave. Office Hours--8 a. m. to 6 p. m. Saturdays 9 p. m. SEE THE POINT? ARE YOU A ATTEND TO YOUR EYES Eyes Examined Free. Lenses ground Burgheim's The Indian 41 Also Park Theatre THE H. LIEBEN THIS IS A G to have framing done. You may choose paired for Spring—your work will be done you with the Lieber stamp of exclusive in now. THE H. LIEBEN Best Work. Telephone 8 "NICK" TH Fine Repairing, Cle 121 N. Illinois St. ABE'S 440 Indiana Avenue "The Bank Liquor House"—Choice drink in the city. Gigars and Tobacco ABE KRAUSS, Proprietor—form Capitol and Indiana Avenues. HERE YOU AFFLICTED YOUR EYES TO-DAY. DO not need Free. Lenses ground to Fit your Eyes ACCO m's The Indiana Optical and 41 W. Washington Also Park Theatre Jewelry Store. H. LIEBER COMPANY THIS IS A GOOD TIME one. You may choose from all of the new your work will be done promptly and of o or stamp of exclusiveness and originality. H. LIEBER COMPANY Telephone 3 on 2697. K" THE TAP Repairing, Cleaning and Press Indinois St. Indian E'S PLACE Indiana Avenue. Indianapolis, I Liquor House"—Choice Wines and Liquors Cigars and Tobacco. Special price on a USS, Proprietor—formerly with E. Mantell, Indiana Avenues. THE H LIEBER COMPANY THIS IS A GOOD TIME to have framing done. You may choose from all of the new designs now pre- prepared for Spring—your work will be done promptly and of course come back to you with the Lieber stamp of exclusiveness and originality. Bring your work in now. THE H. LIEBER COMPANY Fine Repairing, Cleaning and Pressing. 121 N. Illinois St. Indianaplis Ind 440 Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis, Ind "The Bank Liquor House"—Choice Wines and Liquors. The best 5 cent drink in the city. Cigars and Tobacco. Special price on all bottled goods. ABE KRAUSS, Proprietor—formerly with E. Mantell, corner of Capitol and Indianapolis Avenues. Money Over 50 ways how to make it List tree. Address with 26 stamp, OCE-OLA. MFG. CO., 24 E. Front St., Trenton, N. Y. New Phone 3659 Grant H. Clay, M.D. DENTIST 150 N. Illinois St., Indianapolis, Ind. 14 years with New York Dental Co. The Executive of an Estate Must Always Be At His Post An individual may be sick for months abroad for health or pleasure, or absentee from the city at a critical time when action is needed. He often refuses to give the parties interested any definite information as to the condition of the estate, and a suit for accounting becomes necessary; or he Bresette-Dugan Co MANUFACTURERS SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS Hospital Supplies, Trusses, Supporters Elastic Stockings, 133 S. Illinois Street, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. YOU ARE WANTED at 17 Virginia Avenue any time between now and JUNE 1, 1903 by any time between how and JUNE 1, 1903 by 8 L TAY OR & CO. to select Your Spring Suits. The goods are now ready for your inspection. Get samples and make your select us early. Price suits $15.00 to $28.00; trousers $4.00 to $8.00. WOMEN can make MONEY, lots of it. Send us lice and wormen all the secrets. Address KIOWA MFG. & SUPPLY CO. 24 E. Front St. Trenton, N. Y. MOB N East St, NW 10th Ave. We make a specific set of Art- tic Jams and Bruces. Shoe Extensions and Crut- ches. Trusses made and adjusted in all bad cases. Lady attendance Discount to phy- care guaranteed. Send for circular. OF COURSEI Onures 10 3 Days Gonorrahoea, Gleet, Running Range, and all troubles caused from heavy lifting or staining. PRICE--50 CENTS REE VILLE DRUG CO., GREENVILLE, MISS. Sent by mail securely packed on receipt of price. AGENTS WANTED. --- Footwear Owing to the fact that we have to cut down walls and remodel our store we are compelled to sell spring snits, skirts, spring and winter waists at half price and less. Wraps for less than third of regular price. DON'T MISS THIS CHANCE. The Atlas Cloak House 211 Indiana Ave., 4 doors from Illinois St. 5 PER CENT. WEEKLY The International Investment Company Earns and Pays 5 Per Cent. a Week on Your Money. WE RECEIVE $10 AND UPWARD. We pay dividends every Monday for the previous week's earnings. Your investment may be withdrawn on de- mand the sums as if in balance. MANDEVILLE & HILL, Agents, 717 Law Building, Indianapolis, Ind. SANTAL-MIDY Standard remedy for Gleet, Gonorrhea and Runnings IN 48 HOURS. Cures Kid- ney and Bladder Troubles. OLD BARGAIN STORE New and used Furniture, Carpets, Stoves, Etc. DOLLARS worth for ONE DOLLAR at our store. Pay big price for new goods when you can save money by getting your goods of us! # 427 Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. EFFLICTED? TO-DAY. DO NOT DELAY and to Fit your Eyes ACCURATELY. Iana Optical and Jewelry Co. W. Washington Street Jewelry Store. ER COMPANY GOOD TIME Free from all of the new designs now pre promptly and of course come back to business and originality. Bring your work ER COMPANY On 2697. Lowest Prices. METAILOR cleaning and Pressing. Indianaplis Ind PLACE , Indianapolis, Ind The Wines and Liquors. The best 5 cent Special price on all bottled goods. Early with E. Mantell, corner of The Executive of an Estate Must Always Be At His Post An individual may be sick for months, abroad for health or pleasure, or absent from the city at a critical time when action is needed. He often refuses to give the answer. He may also definite information as to the condition and any definite information for accounting becomes necessary; or his books are kept so carelessly that no one can tell how matters stand, and in case a friend of the family is acting as executor, it is often embarrassing to insist on a statement. The Court of Marion county issues numerous citations every year for failure to account. is always represented by some officer familiar with its affairs. It will see that business is promptly attended to. Its doors are open during business hours: its accounts are kept in the office, its records are promptly filed in court—and any one having right to see the books can do so at any time. 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