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$200 in CASH FREE to the Subscribers of The Freeman. Send for Our Liberal Inducements! INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC LIBRARY JUN 6 1903 AND ETHIOPIA SMALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XVI. NUMBER 22. AWAY TO BE HEARD SEEK THE FREEMAN—"IN IT YOU WILL GET THE DESIRED END"— SAYS A CONTRIBUTOR. THE CHURCH SHOULD AWAKEN And Men of Worth Should be Elected to the Bishopric-A Mention of the Worth-Those In and Out of Office. Those who may be anxious to know about the A. M. E. Church and its general doings can themselves by reading the Freeman. In its columns you will get the desired end. The Recorder recorder is the end, or should be mouthpiece of the church, and should ever defend the church, its doctrine and all of her belongings. The A. M. E. Church papers have more than once denounced the very source from which the church's maintenance come. Dr. G. E. Taylor's criticism on Bishop Smith and the Louisiana Conference has stirred the ministers and laymen of the State in such a manner indescribable by my feeble pen. The ministers and laymen of the State do not consider that Bishop Smith committed any offense to the law of the A. M. E. Church by not giving Revs J. D Haynes, C. E. Brooks and Dr. A. M. Green appointments. In the first place neither of these men are rated as the best pastors of the State. Failure, like a pall, has often rung them and they are general fussmakers and plotters. There are but few if any bishops who have presided over Louisiana who Dr. Green or Rev J. D Haynes has not insulted. Dr. Green went up to the last General Conference with charges against Bishop Handy for no real cause whatever. Dr. Green is learned, no one will deny, but if any member of a charge in which Revs Haynes, Brooks or Dr. Green was a pastor had carried on as these three should be Christian gentlemen carried on in the last session of the Louisiana Conference that poor devil would have had to take the door. To be many is quite different to being big boss. Again, Bishop Smith had fifteen or more men behaved better than the two mentioned. Therefore, it was the bishop's choice to give others. Dr. Taylor and Johnson seem to think that the bishop should have done otherwise, but the Louisiana Conference, to man, feel that the bishop did the right thing. The Southern Recorder needs an editor, and the Christian Recorder is no better, but we are hopeful for the coming of the next General Conference. Dr. Cheeks, the invalid editor, gave the church an up-to-date paper, and did not miss a single issue from the time he entered the office, but the new bluff editor has failed, completely failed. Dr. Chappelle should be able to keep the Sunday school in good shape, planted and fixed by Dr. C. S. Smith. This middle man was never guilty of using the church papers against any man in the church. Louisiana has never pressed better than at the present time. Bishop Smith is as good to us as any bishop who ever presided over Louisiana. In fact, there is more being done now than ever. He is far the less in being the aggressor, in mal-administration or being the tyrant of the A. M. E. journals class to be than in times gone by that will not profit to mention. Dr. Tayler could not get a single man of the Bishop Smith to testify that he was a tyrant or that he was less than a law-abiding bishop. His Dr. Taylor's bluff may take with him, but no sane man will take with the editors of our church in their foolish denouncement of Bishop Smith. Among the bishops he stands alone the twentieth century bishop. Whether the last General Conference made any mistakes or not Dr. Leake has gone back to North Carolina and published a paper to the detriment of the church with the church's money, and on we go. The church should be asked as never before. No lazy man should be elected to the bishop of the A. M. E. Church. As Bishop Emerson said: "Lazy and eat, until stomach hurts." Oh! what a pain head. Such a bishop would have a man along to rub him in the tremendous times. The next General Conference would honor itself meeting Dr. D. A. Graham, of New Orleans, La., the head of the Allen Endeavor movement. He is a worthy young man, and would honor the church. Dr. J. M. Connor, of Little Rock, Ark., is the man that the general church desires to honor. Like Bishop Tyre, he would be able to do much good. A pastor bishop is the bishop the church wants. The man fresh from the field knows better how it is there than he who is remote. Dr. J. M. Henderson, of Philadelphia; Ransom, of Chicago, or Gains, of Virginia, either would make a good editor for the Christian Recorder. Dr. Kershaw, of Florida, or R. S. Jenkins, of Texas, either would make an able editor for the Southern Recorder. Dr. Davis, of Tennessee, should take the Sunday School Union, and a good pastorage provided for those who may step down. Dr. E. W. Lampton is all right, and should be elected again to fill his present office. The same to Dr. B. W. Watson. Dr. Parks may feel himself shaking, for others must be considered. Where is the twentieth century movement gone? Why not the A. M. E. get up an interest thereto? I am sure it is much needed. There is an alarming unrest in the A. M. E. Church; there is not a man among us who can predict the real future of the church; there are some men and things that must be considered. There are no few of the true and tried who have not done full duty, raising money, building parsonages and churches, for which there is too little attention paid. Others who are but tricksters, bishops that can see a little further than the surface. And see the real man, the man of sacrifice. We close this now too long letter, hoping that those who are not of the old Alligator State may see that there are men in the State who are willing to make a true statement, though we can't be heard in the Recorders. S. J. CHANNELL, Editor of the Hour, Shreveport, La. 913 Reynolds st. THE "LEGITIMATE STANDARD.' By Sylvester Russell. Nothing since the advent of modern comedy has been of such period importance to Negro actors as the classification of their plays and the standard to be adopted by the players. If comedy is the ruling requisition of the period—and it certainly is—then the foremost comedians should all adopt a standard in favor of the highest branch of art to be attained in the comedy element. Minstrelsy, vaudeville and burlesque having supplied us with a raw delegation of force comedy actors, the only thing left to do is to direct these actors into the avenues of a higher and more perfect branch of comedy art. Here is where the task becomes the hardest. The discretion to be used in an aftort to instruct a variety or minstrel star, puffed up with reputation, lacking in elocation, deficient in education and more or less handicapped by ignorance, is something inconceivable. Indeed, the drawbacks of this all important measure has already been enacted. The task is almost a failure, and the result may not be fully accomplished until after some poor unfortunate actor has been dismissed by his manager for his own stupidity. The consternation caused among other actors by the downfall of the ignorant for the good of the cause, will lead us into light. There must be a sacrifice. There has been more than one inevitable feature already. Out of these very narratives comes the lime-light of the future. This light will lead us up to the legitimate standard. What the Standard Is. The legitimate standard, appertaining to Negro comedy, is the line which divides the "legitimate"—the highest branch of art, histrionically and educationally, from the "illegitimate" commonplace and limitless features of the low comedy stage. There is but one common standard for aspiring actors to adopt in view of elevation, and that is the legitimate. The illegitimate stage does not qualify an actor for the highest grade of distinction, consequently be an actor ever so good an artist, he can never soldier in the legitimate ranks without adopting the standard. The legitimate standard, and that standard alone, is the only means by which a colored organization can ever enter into the most exclusive theaters of New York city for a Broadway run. This would be the pinnacle of prime race distinction for which any actor might proudly strive to attain. The legitimate rank of a low comedy comedian can never be stained by dis- RT. REV. ABRAHAM GRANT, BISHOP OF FOURTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT A M E. CHURCH, WILL CELEBRATE HIS THIRTIETH ANNIVERSITY OF MINISTERIAL LIFE JUNE 10 11 AND 12 AT BETHEL CHURCH BISHOP OF FOURTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT A M E. CHURCH. WILL CELEBRATE HIS THIRTIETH ANNIVERSITY OF MINISTERIAL LIFE JUNE 10 11 AND 12 AT BETHEL CHURCH regarding the rules which divide high comedy from the lower stages of impropriety. All the essential rules which govern the highest branches of art are based on the theoretic estimation of its grade and value. The estimation of its grave gives it classification. Its grade is its standard. Every actor should strive to attain the loftiest standard within his grasp. He may fall short of requirements with or without the ability to reach the goal. No man can ever reach the goal of histrionic fame without ability. If he ability he has access to the highest legitimate branch of art. If this is his aim he has adopted the legitimate standard. These are the doctrines of the standard. A NOTEWORTHY INSTITUTION KNOWN AS THE HOME OF THE AGED AND INFIRM COLORED PEOPLE OF CALIFORNIA. The Example is An Excellent Model for Negro Advenement. When the buzz of wheel and the scream of whistle have deafened the sensativeness of the ear; when the scenes of business activity is no longer a preservative to monotony, one has only to get aboard a Fruitvale car and alight after forty-five minutes' ride at Bulah Station, face the south, and while the glory and beauty of our tropical sun holds your gaze but a moment you will behold a magnificent institution, founded on a promontory overlooking a small valley of verdure green. Nature has profusely decorated it with wild flowers, prevalent among which is our State flower, "the yellow poppie." This institution on the hill is known as "The Home of the Aged and Infirm Colored People of California." The site is an enclosure consisting of five city lots, upon which is erected a grand and stately posing building, two stories high, with basement. Its specious parlor, suited among other things with a Steinway piano, library containing much modern and ancient literature, dining room tastefully furnished, laundry with many improved conveniences, while its twelve airy bedrooms neatly furnished to the desire of its occupants. Its hallways on each floor are wide and carpeted beautifully. This institution is equipped with the best plumbing and heating apparatus, with porcelain bath tubs and toilets on either floor. It is also equipped for gas throughout, with city water in connection. This home in itself is superbly grand and tastefully built to the eye. It is under the supervision of a board of directors, comprising et al. thirty persons, yet it is subgoverned by a pleasing and amicable governess in the person of Miss Teresa M. Thompson. There are eleven inmates at present in this institution, namely, Mrs. Annie S. Parnell, Mrs. Maria White, Mrs. Flen Mason, Mrs. Ellen Washington, Mr. B. F. W. Johnson and his wife Eva, Mr. Geo, Washington, Mrs. Martha Vickers, M. and M. Jenkins and Mrs. Abram Lee. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Washington are invalids, having Miss Julia Ash as their attending nurse. Requisites for Admission. Requisites for Admission. This home is for those of the Negro race only. No one is admitted who has not attained the age of sixty years. In addition to the above $250 cash must be paid as an entrance fee, which admits that person for life as an inmate thierne. There are but three vacant rooms in this institution at present. It is maintained by the use of the entrance fee and individual donations. I was favorably impressed after having visited this home, and candidly say that there is no institution among our people in the State of California, the maintenance for which a contribution could be more honorably and praiseworthily given than for "The Home of the Aged and Infirm Colored People of California." Give unto its support I beseech you. Yours. W. R. MOTEN, 860 Brush street, Oakland, Cal. Interesting News Items. Hannibal, Mo., special: Commencement exercises of Douglass High School were held last Friday evening, May 29th. at K. F. M. Hall, on Broadway. They were among the most elaborate given by the school. The spacious hall was filled with spectators. Every seat was occupied and many were compelled to stand. Deep interest was manifested. The hall was attractively decorated for the occasion. The class colors were white and gold. The industrial exhibit of the school was nicely arranged about the walls of the hall and added materially to the attractiveness of the decorations. The exercises were opened by Rev. C. R. McDewell, who invoked the divine blessing. The high school presented a burlesque entitled "The Mikado." Chorus, "Daylight is Breaking;" essay, "Success of Life," Jessie Vivion; chorus, "Shades of Night," school; essay, "Footprints," Laura Phenix; commencement address, Rev. R. L. Beal; presentation of diplomas, Rev. R. L. Beal. Exercises closed with benediction by Rev. J. W. Sexton. Graduates were Miss Laura Belle Phenix, Miss Jessie B. Vivion, post-graduate, Miss Dora Lacem. * * Mr. Aaron Fox is in the city. * * Mrs. Ellis, of St. Charles, was in the 29th to witness the graduation of her daughter Jessie. * * Mrs. Minnie Tylor is visiting relatives. * * Mrs. Belle Gardner is ill at her home on Washington avenue. * * Get The Freeman from the agent, Mr. Walter W. Booker, 109 Washington ave. News Notes Charleston, S. C., special: Rev. D. J. Jenkins, president of the Jenkins Colored Orphanage, is very busy arranging details for the annual tour of the Orphanage Sensation and Concert Company, and will go North this year stronger and better than ever, traveling in their own palatial car "Charleston." * * Everyone was much concerned about the awful calamity that was to befall Charleston by fire on the 26th ult., predicted by Mrs. Anna Anderson, an evangelist from Georgia, claiming she was sent hither to warn the people, according to instructions from the Lord. Great crowds were on the streets up to a late hour last Tuesday night. Judging from the extreme fear of many of the soldiers of the cross (?) they doubted the ability of their Omnipresent General to lead them to safety. All who had boats moored them close, in order to have the in case of emergency. * * Major Ben F. Payne, after an illness of six months in the sunny South, where he has been every since the Interstate and West India Exposition, is gradually convalescing, and expects soon to return north to accept a very good offer tendered him some time ago, but was compelled to defer same until now. Weekly News Items Arlington, Tenn. Special. — The South Memphis District Conference, that convened at this place May 13, was the grandest known in the history of the A. M. E. Church. Arlington furnished homes for a large crowd of preachers and delegates, and had seventeen homes asking for preachers. The subjects on the different topics were good. * * The Baptist Institute opened here to-day. The members of th. A. M. E. Church are preparing baskets and honors for the delegates and preachers. * * Miss Lela Greenlee is painter delegates to the Might Missionary Society, which will open at Humbolt, Tenn. * * Miss Grace Hine was married Sunday night, the 17th, at Jones Chapel. Rev. J. C. Crutcher officiated. * * Miss Candie Atterway has been ill. * * Mrs. Julia Turnadge has been ill. * * he members and friends of the Pall Bearer Society will listen to the annual sermon the third Sunday in June. Rev. A. T. M. Taylor will preach the sermon. Some Book and Music Any one who saw Mrs. Fisk's production of "Mary of Magdala" will remember the incidental music which, like the skillful setting of a jewel, brought out the play's best points. This music was by Charles Puerner, who, as a composer of emotional music, has few peers. The "Egyptian Dance" in this production was remarkable for the characteristic classic atmosphere which it gave to the ancient dance. Recently Mr. Puerner has placed with M. Witmark & Sons, his publishers, a new song without words, which is possibly the nearest approach to Mendelsohn's famous spring song of any modern composition. It is called "The Springtide of Love." There is in this composition the song of birds, the perfume of flowers, the soft winds whispering through the new leaves and the boundless joy of life and love, Mr. Puerner has caught the true spirit of the awakening time of life, and his spring song not only typifies the reviving of nature, but of love and hope, "The Springtide of Love" will doubtless become a popular classic. "When Johnny Comes Marching Home" will run in Chicago all summer and far into fall if its present popularity is any indication of the future. This production is one of the six big musical comedies now in Chicago in which M. Witmark & Sons, publishers, are interested. Go to the poll and vote. keep off of the fence. Never mind about the white man sitting there; it doesn't help your case. Some pre-election advice. Public Library 105 THE WEEKLY EVENTS GATHERED FROM ALL PARTS BY OUR CORRESPONDENTS. A CONDENSED PUBLICATION OF Many Important Happenings of the Past Few Days--A Comprehensive Review Most Likely to Prove of Interest to Our Many Readers. Mound City, Ill., Special.—Mrs. Joe Cason is on the slick list. * * A party of young people enjoyed a drive to Cairo Sunday. * * Margie Thompson, the twelve-year-old grand daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Kirkpatrick, died on the 24th of spinal meningitis at Grand Chain. The relatives here attended the funeral Monday. * * Ed Owens has closed his school at Duquoin and is at home, in Valley Recluse. * * Messrs. Ripley Young, C. B. Ransom and Andrew Cross attended the A. F. and A. M. entertainment Monday evening. * * Miss Verna Price left Tuesday for Springfield to spend the summer. * * Miss Mittie Foulks left Tuesday for the Mite Missionary conventon at Carbondale, and from hence home to Sidney, Ill. * * Rev. H. C. Burton attended the Carbondale convention. * * A number attended the graduating exercises of the Manning Bible School at Cairo on the 28th, Rev. A. J. Donaldson, of the Second Baptist Church, being one of the graduates. * * Stella Simpson died on the 24th at Beechwood. She was a member of the Daughters of Tabernacle, of this city. They attended the funeral Monday in a body at Beech Grove Cemetery. * * On May 21, at the opera house, occurred the commencement exercises of the Lovejoy School. A large audience greeted the two graduates, Misses Marcella Meeks and Bertha Smith. "Ideals for Good" was modestly but thoroughly treated by Miss Meeks. Miss Smith very eloquently delivered her oration, "The Growth of a Race." The annual address by Dr. J. H. Magee, of Springfield, Ill., was a masterpiece of oratory and eloquence, and portrayed in vivid colors the progress of the Negro. The banquet at Odd Fellows' Hall was a most sumptuous affair. All told, it was a splendid array of the race's advancing strides. * Pick-Up Items. Logansport, Ind., Special.—The church has been closed, owing to the two cases of smallpox among us. * * Rev. Taylor is again able to take charge of his pulpit. * * Mrs. C. Hill is visiting in Anderson. * * Mrs. Marshall has returned from Anderson, where she has been visiting her daughter. * * Mr. and Mrs. Turner have returned from Indianapolis. * * The G. U. O. of O. F. and H. of Ruths are still talking of their excellent time in Marion. * * Mrs. Winslow, of Carthage, is here, owing to the serious illness of her daughter, Mrs.' C. Keen. * * Mr. Bird spent Sunday, the 17th, in Kokomo with his family. * * Mrs. J. Carter and son visited in Columbus, O. * * Mrs. Hunster, of Chicago, has returned to her home after a short stay with her sister, Mrs. F. Carter. * * Several people from Peru came over Tuesday to attend the show. Weekly Budget of Items Jeffersonville, Ind., special: Miss Sarah Spears has returned home from Boonsville, Ind. * * Mrs. J. T. Legen is in the city. * * The members of the high school attended a surprise party on Master Eudell Jeffers Saturday evening in honor of his eighteenth birthday. * * Miss Laura Wright, of Franklin, Ind., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Carrie Johnson. * * Attend the grand rally at Wesley Chapel M. E. Church, June 14. Everybody invited. * * The Sisters of the Mysterious Ten will have their annual sermon at Wesley Chapel M. E. Church, June 7, at 2:30 p. m. Rev. W. M. Langford will officiate. * * Mr. Frank Talley, of Indianapolis, is visiting his mother, Mrs. Ellen Talley. * * The Good Samaria listened to their annual sermon last Sunday at Wesley Chapel M. E. Church. The simple love of goodness will give incredible resources to the spirit in the search after truth. Love, with intellect, will perform miracles.—Femenol. IS A NEED FOR MISSIONARY SUC CESS--PURPOSE OF MISSION- ARY ORGANIZATIONS. CIVILIZATION AND ITS NEEDS Its Elements, Pure Ideals and Material Luxury--Every Race Must Depend Upon Itself--The Duties of Missionaries. To answer this question requires first the consideration of another, namely: "What is the purpose of missionary organizations?" Is it to prepare servants for the market? If so, cooking and washing should form the staples of instruction. Is it to furnish the Negroes with methods of earning their living? A very desirable thing is a living, but to provide it for 10,000,000 people is no small undertaking, even for the most wealthy philanthropists. If we propose to train leaders, we need to know which way they shall lead when they are trained, and the answer to this query may throw some light upon our subject. There are two kinds of civilization: one material, the other ideal; one of the flesh, the other of the spirit. The first is based on the idea that a man's life consisteth in the abundance of the things that he possesseth. The exponents of this idea see no use in the abstract, but base their values on the concrete—on skill of hand, and strength of arm, and keenness of brain for accumulating property. To them a man is but a machine to aid the state in the production of wealth, and it is essential for him to be fitted for the place in the mechanism where it is intended to put him. Anything more is not only superfluous, but a loss, by taking away part of the years which might be spent in production. This materialistic spirit is no new thing in the earth. It was found in ancient Egypt, where the policy of fitting every man for his work and that alone was carried to perfection, developing special skill in families of workmen following the same trade through many generations; where the solid and enduring workmanship, patiently and skillfully wrought out, mocks our hurried and filmsy architecture. Nor is this spirit out of date, but rather it is the modern fad and the newest idea. Commerce and manufactures are the twin divinities of the twentieth century, and their worships delight to dedicate industrial and technical schools to their honor. Nor are these elements of civilization to be despised. Without them, learning becomes mere intellectual gymnastics, vague, empty and valueless like the speculations of the schoolmen of the Middle Ages. It is when we expect our knowledge to be used that we must take pains to have it correct. But while our feet are on the ground of practical utility our heads should be in the air. Even material progress cannot long be kept up without the liberal training of pure intellect. No great people can do without the ideas for which our colleges stand—the elevation of high thought and pure ideals above material luxury. It was this that made the Old Phone Main 1028. New Phone 2222. "Whose-Yer AUNDRY" TRY THE HOOSIER. A. C. ZARING, Proprietor. 315 Mass. 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But if he is more than a mere machine—a man—he needs to have every faculty of his mind developed. He needs Mathematics and logic for his reason, science for perceptive faculties, literature to develop taste, and all for his memory. Every race must depend on itself. It must have leaders of its own; and who are to lead the Afro-Americans through the crises that are sure to come upon them? It is natural for the ignorant to count etc., are walking off with the game, their lot the hardest, and their abuses the worst that ever befell humanity. But educated leaders know that every great people has climbed through struggle to victory. It is natural for the untrained to hurl themselves into despair and unavailing undertakings, but those who have learned wisdom know how to counsel patience and calmness under trying circumstances when no better remedy is at hand. Above all, it is natural to humanity to seek revenge. Only the Christian who has been truly "edified" is to be trusted to infuse the spirit of Christ—the only spirit able to melt race prejudice in the fervent ablem of love. And who shall straighten the perplexities that knot themselves about human destiny, if these dusky millions are to have no ministers thoroughly trained in the Word of God? Who shall teach them? Who shall minister for them—to body, mind or estate—if we are to have no graduates trained in the higher departments of knowledge? It would but fill the land with charlatans if these schools were closed. They serve too as a safety valve to thousands who never see them. The fact that there are colleges open to them fills them with hope and self-respect. This country is full of people who know just what ought to be done with the Negro. "Don't try to cram the masses with college courses," says one, No, there is little danger. At present two in a thousand is our limit. "Before he is taught Theology, he must receive manual training," says an omniscient editor. That depends entirely on what he is going to do. A community needs one minister as well as several carpenters. It would never do to confine the education of every Negro to carpentering. Who would do the rest of the work? Neither is it useful to try to teach everything to one person. I conclude, then, that the great missionary organizations have made no mistake in establishing schools of higher education for the Negro. Education needs to take into account the circumstances of those to be educated—their environment, antecedants, capacity and destiny. It was natural that the founders of these schools should have striven to cut and mould a half-developed, tropical, pleasure-loving race into the precise forms of intellectual, conscientious, Puritan New England—their very opposite. No doubt it was good training when it could be thoroughly done, supplying the very elements that were lacking, and producing a singularly attractive type which combines a firm basis of solid principle with the grace and courtesy of a Latin civilization. But unhappily it has not always been thoroughly done. The exceeding zeal to found colleges has often led to a manner of representing the value of classical learning, which might lead immature students to suppose themselves the superiors of all others merely because their names were enrolled in a Greek class book. It is the sham dignity, more concerned to prove itself right than to be right, constantly supposing its manhood trampled upon, too lofty to carry a bench or put coal in the stove, that disgusts people. Again, the desire to do work equal to that done anywhere, coupled with the fact that many students come to these institutions with insufficient training and somewhat slow habit of mind, sometimes leads to superficial work, and studies have not always been chosen with sufficient reference to the student's future life. If, then, we can eliminate the work whose principal object is to show off, if we can fill our students with a noble humility and passion for service, if we will do well what we attempt, with the material we have, if we can fit our students for practical life without abandoning the ideal, we shall vindicate the wisdom of providing higher education for the Negroes. If they should sink to the bottom of society and form a permanent serf class, as some people seem to desire, it would be the beginning of permanent stratification of the American people; it would mean the abandonment of all the noble ideals for which America stands. A prominent German newspaper, commenting on the Monroe Doctrine, has recently asked what contribution America has made to the civilization of the world. The American answer is, "America means opportunity," to rich and poor, to white and black. If we allow ourselves to be turned away from the ideals of the Declaration of Independence, we lose the true nobility of our national character and sink into the mere trades and inventors of clever contrivances, that so many Europeans suppose us to be. We are false to our mission, and we lose our high place among the nations of the earth. We cease to be great, and become merely big. But the missionary is more than an American he is a Christian. He is a follower of Him who was opposed and criticized so bitterly for eating with publicans and sinners, of Him who gave as one proof of His Messiahship, "To the poor the Gospel is preached." Under His authority, and with His approval, the work which has been begun is to go on till every human being has the opportunity of developing such talents as he may have, such talents as shine out brilliantly in many a brother in black. "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto the least of one of these, my brethren, ye have done it unto Me." Subscribe for The Freeman, Give us a call. Ask to see one of the finest and most complete line of PERFUMES in the city at prices that will surprise you. THETHINKINGMINDS OF THE CHURCH--MUCH TO SAY, MORE TO DO. FAULTS THAT MAY BE REMEDIED The Backbone of the Church-The Plea for More Bishops. Editor The Freeman—Please allow space in your paper for this article. The thinking mind of our church is turned to the coming General Conference in 1904. There is much to be said and more to be done. It is one thing to say and another to do. While we feel sure that the general welfare of the church is being cared for, yet there is a great deal of unrest among the ministers of this great church. We know all cannot share alike, but there can and must be something done to give better satisfaction. The ministers who are in the field constitute the backbone of the church so far as the finances are concerned. Every cent, every dollar, before it reaches the proper place, must come through their hands. They must support every "general" day; they must raise the presiding elder's assessment, and unless each one raises more dollar money than his predecessor he is put down as a failure. And when he comes into the conference he must pay his missionary dollar if he hasn't but twenty members in his charge to look to for support. He must carry his ton equal to the one who has five hundred members. And after laboring for twelve months getting seventy-five or one hundred dollars for the support, he has suffered, his family has suffered, yet he holds on to it because it is his calling. He comes to the Conference, makes his re-report, and in the Conference disbursements he will receive about one dollar and a half or two dollars, which is comparatively nothing. While there is such great responsibility resting upon the ministers in the field, why not make better provision for them? We believe there is a remedy. Let us bring to our church, a sinking fund for this great cause. There is thirty-six per cent of the "dollar money," retained in our Conferences for those who fail to get their allowance, also widows, orphans and worn out preachers. Let us take twenty per cent of the thirty-six per cent. and put it into the general treasury for this sinking fund. Then let this money be paid back to the minister who fails to get his allowance; and to this let us put on another "general day," and all monies raised on that day, let it be sent to the general treasury to be paid to the minister who fails to get his allowance, say twenty-five or thirty dollars per quarter, or whatever the amount may be. Let the presiding Elder furnish the financial secretary with a list of the brethren who are on poor works, and let the secretary pay off every three months, and I am quite sure when the presiding Elder comes, the pastors will be glad to see him. And yet there remains sixteen per cent. of the thirty-six per cent. to be retained in your Conference for the widows, orphans and wormt preachers. Do this if you please, and when you send a brother out on a poor work, he will not be entirely dependent. It will protect him, his wife and children, and therefore help to keep the church from an open shame. It will help to build up our mission field and put our church in a better light before the world. We hope you will sound this idea down the line if you think it worthy. Get it into the heart of every candidate that may be elected as delegate to the coming General Conference, and ask him to sound it in the General Conference until it becomes a law. Then our brethren who are out upon the mission fields and on poor works, will be better cared for. Brethren hear this, think about it, pray over it, because there are so many of our ministers in the field suffering as you all so well know. Now a few more words and then I am through. The question of more Bishops is being greatly agitated, so much so that some of our church periodicals have almost declared that they will not bring out another article that may be pertaining to the election of Mary So says Mrs. Josie Irwin, of 325 So. College St., Nashville, Tenn., of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Never in the history of medicine has the demand for one particular remedy for female diseases equalled that attained by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and never during the lifetime of this wonderful medicine has the demand for it been so great as it is to-day. From the Atlantic to the Pacific, and throughout the length and breadth of this great continent come the glad tidings of woman's sufferings relieved by it, and thousands upon thousands of letters are pouring in from grateful women saying that it will and positively does cure the worst forms of female complaints. Mrs. Pinkham invites all women who are puzzled about their health to write her at Lynn, Mass., for advice. Such correspondence is seen by women only, and no charge is made. more Bishops. This we think to be wrong, because the paper is our mouthpiece for the church, and I am in favor of more Bishops. I have met the Bishops council, and could look into their faces and see that their age was telling upon them. Who is going to take charge of our foreign conferences, Haiti, San Domingo, British Guinia, Winward Islands, the Republic of Liberia and the west coast of the Congo? It would look hard to throw these fathers out in those parts of the world. You may see readily what we need. We have some able men who can and will go out and stand the strain if elected, and we offer to you as a choice, Dr. H. T. Johnson and the Rev, J. M. Connor, D. D., pastor of Big Bethel A. M. E. church, Little Rock, Ark., because they are among some of the strongest men in the church, and would do honor to this cause, beside being already endorsed by some of the leaders of the race. Yours for Christ, the church and the race. P. H. POLK, Pastor St. Paul's A. M. E. Church, Jonesboro, Ark., March 4, 1903. Louisville & Nashville R. R. To Nearly All Points in ALWAYS Whittemore The World Whittemore's Polishes "Champion" Friction Poll ONCE USED. 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THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER HOICE WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS PONEY MOORE Proprietor Thirty Elegantly Furnished Rooms, Cafe in connect ion, European Plan, Prices Reasonable. Steam Heat, Electric Ligt Bolls, Baths and Speaking Tubes in connection with every room. BILLIARD AND POOL IN ANNEX. THE WAITER LADIES' PALM ROOM PRIVATE WINE ROOMS DANCE HALL, POOL AND BILLIARD, This is headquarters and general bureau of information for all matters pertaining to locations and establishment of business enterprises during the Great World's Fair. Every field is open to the energetic and progressive Negro. Persons contemplating investments in saloons, barber business, groceries, restaurants, hotels, etc., will profit by consulting with MR. RAY. GEORGE BELL, Proprietor. Cholee Wines, Liquors and Cigars Pool and Billita d Parlor in connection. Trade solicited on merit of goods. Mr. Curry Honored. The waiters of the new St. Charles Hotel at New Orleans, La., presented Mr. George A. Curry, their esteemed headwaiter, a costly silver strawberry dish with his initials engraved on it as a token of their respect they have for him and the manner he has handled the hotel crew this season. Mr. Curry has a national reputation as a headwaiter. In the summer he has charge of the Congress Hall at Saratoga, N. Y., and the St. Charles Hotel, New Orleans, La., in the winter. He is being ably assisted here this season by Mr. George P. Good as second waiter. Mr. S. D. Brown of Washington, D.C., has charge of the cafe, handling the same with great satisfaction to manager, guests and waiters. The St. Charles has a crew of sixty-five waiters (American plan) under control of George A. Curry as headwaiter, George P. Goode, second The Greathouse 220 Indiana Avenue, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. Choice Liquors, Wines and Cigars Trade Solicited on Merit of Goods Pool and Billiard Parlors. .....New'Phone 8026 Prop. ARCHIE GREATHOUSE R. B. Parkers Exchange Choice Imported and Domestic Wines, Liquors and Cigars Fine Pool AND Billiard Parlor. ROBERT B. PARKER, Prop. 527 Indiana Avenue, Phone 4257 new. Indianapolis, Ind. 1111 390 S. State St.. PETER H. BURKE THE STAR SALO GEORGE BEN Choice Wines, Liquors and Cigars Trade solicited Head and Second Waiters' National Prize Contest. SUMMARY. Name. Location. Subscribers L. A. Walker Hot Springs, Ark. 48 Henry Feltenburg Texarkana, Ark. 39 J. C. Logan Portland, Oregon 21 Benjamin R. Carle Spokane, Wash. 13 John A. Gloster Wilkesbarre, Pa. 25 C. H. Plummer Unontown, Pa. 20 Thos. H. Frame Salt Lake City, Utah 22 N. H. Smiley West Superior, Wis. 9 George R. Wilson DesMoines, Iowa. 6 W. Alonzo Locke Cairo, Ill. 4 Noah Chase Scranton, Pa. 3 C. B Coles New Haven, Conn. 2 Robert Granger Zanesville, Ohio. 7 C. Lamar Brooklyn, N. Y. 1 F. P. Thompson New York City, N. Y. 1 F. C. Brown Charleston, W. Va. 7 C. C. Lewis Louisville, Ky. 1 Douglas Miller DesMoines, Iowa. 1 R. S Kittrell Denver, Col. 2 C. Saunders St. Paul, Minn. 1 Charles W. Dwyer Minneapolis, Minn. 1 C. H. Barton Bloomington, Ill. 4 John Venie Washington, D. C. 1 J. Wesley Jones Denver, Col. 1 NOTICE. Through the solidification of quite a number of head and second waiters the FREE MAN'S Head and Second Waiter's National Prize Contest has been extended to We believe this is better for all concerned, and will allow THE FREEMAN to better receive the appreciation of the Hotel fraternity. This contest will POSITIVELY close July 1st. waiter, L. D. Dabson, E. H. McGrow, George Ashby and Jack Reed, captains S. D. Brown, headwaiter of cafe; Ed King, second waiter; Charlie Finley, captain; Jack Rhods, Charles Norris, Ed. Miller, Warren Johnson and J. S. Davis, private waiters. Praise for Mr. Venie. Mr. Editor—Having been a reader of The Freeman for a few years, I want to say something about the head and sidewaiters and how they fare in some towns I have struck lately in Ohio. I mean small towns. I am forced to give a few of my views on this subject. I Head and Second Waiter SUMMARY Name. L. L. A. Walker . Hot S. Henry Feltenburg . Texar J. C. Logan . Portla Benjamin R. Carle . Spoka John A. Gloster . Wilke C. H. Plummer . Union Thos. H. Frame . Salt T. N. H. Smiley . West George R. Wilson . Des M. W. Alonzo Locke . Calre Noah Chase . Sorran C. B. Coles . New Robert Granger . Zane C. Lamar . Brook F. P. Thompson . New F. C. Brown . Char C. C. Lewis . Louis Douglas Miller . Des M R. S. Kittrell . Denver C. Saunders . St. Pa Charles W. Dwyer . Minne C. H. Barton . Bloom John Venie . Wash J. Wesley Jones . Denw think all headwaiters should have control of the dining room and men, not the cooks and clerks. The sidewaiters fare awful bad; no encouragement from no one, as the headwaiter is no more than a chair puller, he cannot say anything to encourage his men. A hint to the wise is sufficient. If we had such headwaiters here and in this section as Mr. John Venie of Washington, D. C. MARCUS RUBEN MANUFACTURER OF Waiters' and Cooks' Outfits OF EVERY DESCRIPTION hotel life would be a pleasure instead of a burden. SIDEWAITER. Steubenville, Ohio. The Kohlsaat Strike. Since May 5th the colored waiters connected with the H. H. Kohlsaat restaurant at Chicago, Ill., have been on a strike. The first cause for the strike was that the Kohlsaat Company discharged its men at 48-45 Dearborn street and put in their places white waitresses. The colored men in the Kohlsaat employ were all or nearly all members of the Walters' Union. When their places were filled by white waitresses a general strike was ordered, and on the 5th day of May every Kohlsaat lunch room was closed. Since then the company and men have been trying to get together, but without avail. The strike seems now to be growing in greater proportions, and to-day the Federation of Labor will call a conference of the Bakers and Drivers' Association for the purpose of joining in a sympathetic strike, the outcome of which no one can tell as yet. It seems now that the men want more wages. The white unions have joined the colored unions in getting what they think is right and just, and if the Kohlsaat Company does not come to terms it looks as if the strike will last for some time. The Strike in Omaha. I arrived in Omaha, Neb., on the 14th of May and found everything in the grasp of union labor and it bitterly contested by an organization of citizens. Each resorted to the courts, securing an injunction against the other, and it looks like two men holding the gun on each other each afraid to move. The white waiters, waitresses, cooks and bartenders are allied fighting the restaurant men of the city for shorter s' National Prize Contest. MARY. Location. Subscribers. Springs, Ark. 48 Kansas, Ark. 39 Ind, Oregon 21 June, Wash. 18 Osborne, Pa. 25 Ontown, Pa. 20 Lake City, Utah 22 Superior, Wis. 9 Oolines, Iowa. 6 M, Ill. 4 Boston, Pa. 3 Haven, Conn. 2 Eville, Obio. 7 Lynn, N. Y. 1 York City, N. Y. 1 Weston, W. Va. 7 ville, Ky. 1 Oolines, Iowa. 1 r, Col. 2 ni, Minn. 1 apolls, Minn. 1 ington, Ill. 4 ington, D. C. 1 er, Col. 1 hours and more salary. The colored waiters are now allowed to become members of the white waiters organization like the Chicago Federation, and then, again, it would be absurd for the colored waiters to join the white waiters organization for—if the proprietors of the restaurants must have union help they would, of course, give the white waiters the preference. The white waiters had all the best cafes and restaurants in the city, but since the strike the colored waiters have succeeded white waiters in all the best restaurants for $35 per month, but unfortunately they have no good headwaiters here to manage the crews who take charge of the striker's place. Henshaw's restaurant, one of the finest places in the city, now employ twenty-six colored waiters at $35 per month. I passed the place last night in the middle of the dinner meal, and I noticed a most representative class of people patronizing the place, the room brilliantly lighted with great large mirrors on every side, making it the most attractive place to be seen west of Chicago. Returning, again pass the door, thirty minutes Ran Butler 462 W. 15th St., INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars. B. J. Taylor, Mgr. Headquarters for A. B. C. Baseball Team. The New York Street SAMPLE ROOM AND CAFE. Nothing but Union Goods Handled. Oyster Soup free every Saturday night. Business Men's Lunch free from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Music afternoon and evenings. Stock & Recer, Proprietors, 401 West New York Street, Indianapolis, Ind. Phone 7092 Black. 132 W. Washington Street, Near Park Theatre. Cool Beer Between Acts. Once a Sport. later, I noticed most of the prominent tables filled with soiled dishes, which showed very plainly that the place was short of a good headwaiter or manager. The waiters did not carry their "dead," but left it on the tables to block the service, which looked very bad and thoughtless on the part of the men and headwaiter. I shall take a run over to Denver to morrow, and will give you some pointers from the strikers' point of view in that city. Colored waiters never had a better chance in the West than they have out here to-day, and money is plentiful and very little prejudice in the city, in fact none to speak of at all. A. B. CARTER. Negro boys instead of white boys now respond to the ory of "front" at the Pledmont, a palatial hotel at Atlanta, Ga. Since the hotel opened, some ten weeks ago, the entire corps of bell boys was white, and no Negroes were employed in the check rooms and elevators or as bell boys and pages, but it was announced by the Pledmont management the white boys proved intractable and Negroes had to be put in their places. "We gave the white boys a fair and full trial," said Assistant Manager Owen, "and we found that the Southern boy is not adapted to the work of a hotel bell boy. We gave them the best accommodations for that class of help that is offered by any hotel in the United States to-day. Each boy had his own bed, the use of a porcelain bath tub and every comfort." J. W. Young, the estimable headwaiter at the Leland, Springfield, Ill., has resigned and Mr. Taylor of Hot Springs, Ark., now has charge of the dining room. Mr. Young has been headwaiter for twenty-three years, and leaves with the best wishes and best respects of all who know him. Mrs. Bettie Bradshaw of 438 W. 12th street, Indianapolis, entertained, last Wednesday evening, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Goins. Mr. Goins is headwaiter at the Columbia Club and also is the author of the American Colored Waiter. Mr. John Sales, formerly of the new Coates Hotel, Kansas City, Mo., is now located at 684 Wabasha street, St. Paul, Minn. He sends regards to the hotel fraternity. HOT SPRINGS NEWS. Hot Springs, Ark., Special—Walter Giles of Parkersburg, W. Va., died here on Friday, May 22d. His remains were shipped to his home by Undertaker J. T. T. Warren. The Business League of this city held a very interesting meeting Monday night, the 18th. The following officers were elected: Mr. E. S. Lookhart, president; I. H. Jones, vicepresident; J. R. Perry, recording secretary; S. W. C. Hayes, treasurer; W. S. Gardner, corresponding secretary. The "May Queen Crowning" at Visitor's Chapel A. M. E. church Tuesday night, the 19th, was a great entertainer as well as a financial success. Much credit is due Mr. E. W. Barron, manager, Mrs. Maggie Colling and Rev. P. W. Walls, pastor, for its success. JACKSON NEWS SUMMARY. Jackson, Miss., Special.—Mrs. Julia Jefferson arrived home on the 24th from Coffeeville, Miss. Thousands of people from all parts of the State will be here June 3d to witness the dedication of the new capitol. The new Jackson Baptist College is going up in West Jackson, near Campbell College. Competition is always good. The Tougaloo College commencement was magnificent and the scholars acquitted themselves well. Rev. William Singleton, P. E., held Rev. D. C. Miller's second quarterly conference May 23d, and the conference was a success spiritually and financially. Mrs. Julia Reese left for Texas on the 25th, and will be out of the city a few days. Hon. James Hill improves slowly in health. Mrs. M. A. Mayo of Grenada, Miss., will be in the city June 3d to witness the dedication. Mrs. Laura Phelps keeps first class beds for sleepers. Call and see her when in the city. A Death-Annual Sermon--Wedding. Jacksonville, Ill., Special.-The Odd Fellows' annual sermon was preached by Elder A. H. Dewitt at Mt. Emory Baptist church Sunday evening, May 17th. W. M. Lewis, one of the noted citizens of Jacksonville, died Sunday morning. The funeral was held at Mt. Emory Baptist church Tuesday after- noon at 2 o'clock. There are a great many people visiting in our city to attend the wedding of Mrs. Agnes Muse. Home Seekers. 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The effort now is to arouse the North to the point of repealing the amendments that bestow and sustain this citizenship, and already a Southern congressman has declared his purpose to introduce the measure. This done and the South will at once step into power, elect the President and control all national legislation. And when we consider the element that manipulates affairs in most of the Southern States, such an achievement would inculpate a sad day for the black man throughout the nation. The Advocate certainly states the case well throughout, as may be judged by the extract given, and which shows an intense earnestness and in opposition to that "every day is Sunday" manner of which the race is accused. The question of Negro franchise is growing and threatening. The fear incident to an attack has passed and men now talk of disfranchisement with a boldness that is indeed alarming. It will take considerable courage to attack the latter amendments to the constitution on the part of the Republican party, nor do we believe there is a general desire to do so, but it is evident that there is not that puritanical rigidity as it concerns the Negro as was noted twenty years ago, and it is this tendency toward undoing in the house of our friends is what is to be guarded against. It is very, very patent that we have lost ground, and the Advocate sounds its warning none too soon. To recover, to retrieve is the thing. The enfranchisement of the Negro as a principle was not a mistake in principle. The wholesale endowment at once may have been a dangerous precedent in that it so suddenly reversed a situation, and when and where, had the people, the Negroes, been vindictive and retaliative they would have entrenched themselves in power and staln in power. It may have been dangerous because of the flood of ignorance that inundated the politics of the South—numbers given ascendency over wealth and intelligence, putting those at the mercy of numerical force. It was not a mistake in that a peoples' civil safety resides largely in their political virility; it was the breakers against which the waves of political destruction was to beat. Those of the Reconstruction period viewed it alright; they were prophetic in their conclusion that the enfranchisement of the Negro was essential for his salvation against the class from which he had just escaped. They anticipated a reaction against the Negro in view of the late unpleasantness. They tried to avert it, and it is quite possible that by the law of sequences that the thing averted for the time had to come. a sort of logical balancing; it had to come—a pent up force that had to burn out. It is but fair to assume that the spirit to humiliate the Negroes has been satisfied and that the future now is largely in the Negroes' hands. The Advocate appeals to the North to maintain its political status quo, thereby keeping the Republican party in power, in Congress, the Presidency, making less the opportunity for a program of disfranchisement in the North, and which, if obtained, would certainly be the doom of the Negroes as a political entity, upon which political entity, civil recognition so largely depends. The changing front, North, is due to something—what is it? No effects without cause—are we covering up the cause? The charge of debaning the ballot on the part of Negroes is the cry North and with some truth. There is a disposition on the part of perhaps twenty-five per cent of the Negroes to turn their ballot into immediate account—ready money—that's part of the matter. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. It is chiefly confined to the younger generation who are not impressed, seemingly, with the sacredness of the ballot. Publications, pulpits and platforms can be instrumental in calling attention to the charge and thereby help to create a better opinion of the race. The effort will be appreciated and it will put the race in a better attitude to demand their rights and command attention and respect. The paper of Chicago which persistently talks of what George L. Knox, proprietor of the Denison House barbershop, does or does not do in his place of business simply means to be malignant, just bent on being mean, just can't help it. When asked to correct a statement to the extent that Booker T. Washington was refused service, it does so in a half-hearted manner and adding further insult by asking impertinent questions as though it held the censorship of the world. The paper was asked courteously to make the statement, but it sought to make capital presumably to build itself up at the expense of Mr. Washington and the whole Negro race so far as the principle is concerned. We are not prepared to talk on any question with any one who has not sense enough to see the difference between courtesy and fear. We take no stock in its kind of business. The paper is dangerous because of its possibility of harm owing to its ethical obeseness; it does not seem to see the lines of distinction, and they are not so fine either. That paper would malign, libel and would be oblivious to the fact that it had committed a horrible breach. Gaffing is not a peculiar gift, any one can do it, but to be a gentleman does seem trying to some. No; we will not stand for building up that sheet according to its program. Perhaps the better thing for us would be to pass it unnoticed, but a good batting in the mouth will do it some good. Owing to a scathing article on the Negroes which appeared in the Commercial Appeal of Memphis, Tenn., the colored people of that city became indignant. At a meeting called to take action over the matter Rev. J. H. Grant was selected from among their number as a suitable person to reply to the offensive article. The Commercials Appeal management generously accorded the representative of the colored people space for the article which now appears in pamphlet form. Rev. Grant, in his well written article, seeks to set at rest the assertion that the Negro is incapable of taking a leading part in any of the pursuits of life. His narration of the Negro's movements in Africa, especially those of the northern part, shows, as is generally known, that the highest civilization once existed there according to history, is convincing and is intended to prove that nations have had their "rise and fall," as Greece and Rome, and that those of to-day are likely to be on the decline to-morrow. He expresses the opion that the age in which the present Negro lives and the opportunities afforded in the foremost country of the world are working wonders. He cites individuals who have won renown and which augurs well for the future dispelling doubt as to inherent ability. The Presbyterian church of the United States, recently in general assembly at Los Angeles, Cal., has seen fit to revise its creed, of which the most striking and inconsistent tenet stated a belief in infant damnation, it was ousted in the following language: "That, concerning those who are saved in Christ, the doctrine of God's eternal decree is held in harmony with the doctrine of His love to all mankind; * * * that it is not to be regarded as teaching that any who die in infancy are lost. We believe that all dying in infancy are included in the election of grace and are regenerated and saved by Christ through the Spirit who works where and how He pleases." It insists further that Jesus Christ is the only head of the church, considering any other claim a usurpation unwarranted by the Scriptures. Chapters on "love of God for all men, missions and Holy Spirit" was added. The church has its color question to the effect—Shall separate presbyteries be established in the same territory? The question was carried over to the next General Assembly. The committee having the matter in charge was enlarged in order that colored members might serve on it. Dr. B. F. Watson, secretary of the A. M. E. Church Extension, has just published a little booklet, "Watson's Superintendent's Manual," a very useful little volume for the Sunday-school work. It is in every sense a manual, a ready help to teachers and Sunday-school workers. Dr. Watson's interest in Sunday-schools and his long connection with the work puts him in a position to produce an admirable little guide. Pastors and schools are being supplied with copies. If you are not fortunate enough to have one, you can secure it by addressing Rsv B. F. Watson, 681 Pine street, Philadelphia, Pa. Frederick Douglass was often called the "Black Douglass" to distinguish him from Stephen A. Douglass, says the Indianapolis Freeman —Exchange. If you see it in The Freeman it is right. A most interesting and valuable publication, in its way, is "Why the Negro was Enfranchised" and "Negro Suffrage Justified" by Richard P. Hallowell and published at the request of the citizeness of Boston. The volume in its contents is rich with information concerning the prominent public men of the reconstruction period and their views on the issue of Negro enfranchisement, which are interesting owing to the growing prominence of the same question to-day. The little book is also interesting in that it unmistakably points out those who befriended the colored man at this perilous period in his civil life. The author stands uncompromisingly for the Negro and has presented his cause in a clear and attractive manner which at once recommends itself to the readers. A series of articles along the line is contemplated which should be considered opportunities for those interested in the question of enfranchisement and kindred questions. Indians avenue is a little quiet right now, but there is no telling when it will break out, nor where. There are a number of places along that thoroughfare that needs constant attention. The progress of the colored people demands that the groups that fill the street in front of those places should be broken up. Many of these individuals are not guilty of using vile, insulting language, but the fact cannot be denied that some do as the passers by know very well. The officers can avert a mob, which is likely to get together on Indiana avenue any day, by keeping the crowds moving. The dives also need ventilating occasionally. It is said that Booker T. Washington does not believe in college education for the Negro. If this be true, he has a rather curious way of sustaining his position. For example, Fisk University employs no Negro teachers in its faculty, Atlanta University only three, and Lincoln University none. The Tuskegee Institute gives employment to twenty-eight Negroes who have finished the full or partial college courses. We wish that more institutions and business concerns would manifest the same kind of practical interest in college education that the Tuskegee Institute does! Kansas City, Mo, and Topeka, Kas, have the sympathy of the entire country because of the recent disasters owing to the heavy rainfall. A hundred or more lives have been lost, thousands have been rendered homeless, and millions of dollars in property have been swept away by the raging rivers and streams. Business in that section of the country is prostrated, railway traffic suspended and general wreck is the report. The proposed tobacco factory on the part of some colored men of the South ought to be a go. Colored men are experts in the tobacco business, and without them the industry in the South would not thrive. The colored people are great consumers, and it stands to reason that the enterprise would be a success from the very beginning. More business enterprises are the hope of the race. The little pamphlet issued in conjunction with the Literary and Historical Congress and the thirtieth anniversary of Bishop Grant's ministerial career to be held at Bethel A. M. E. church the week of June 10th is a valuable souvenir of the occasion. It has excellent likenesses of the bishop when converted in 1869, when licensed to preach in 1873, when ordained deacon the same year, when ordained elder in 1876 and when elected bishop in 1888. Messrs. A. E. Manning, H. L. Sanders and George L. Knox, three of the most prominent business men of Indianapolis, are expected to attend the National Negro Business League in August. The meeting will be held in Nashville, Tenn. Prof. Booker T. Washington is the prime mover in the league which has in view the betterment of the Negro along business lines. I will govern my life and my thoughts as if the whole world were to see the one and read the other—Seneca. A high moral lesson—shooting at the stars, so to speak; but the result will be higher than if of lower aims. Those that walk in high places, guardians of flocks, shepherds of folds, teachers, guides, leaders can rarify the moral atmosphere of their disciples if they preach and live high pitched principles. It is said that William Pickens, the colored orator of Yale, so affected a millionaire lady at Newport by his speech that she stuck a diamond pin in coat. Some people are born great, some achieve greatness while others have it thrust upon them—with respects to Mr Shakespeare. It has been said that the colored man and a lecture are irreconcilable enemies. But lectures are needed more than anything else. The people ought to have them if they have to be held like a horse while medicine is being poured down its throat; all are influenced by a good lecture it but for a little while. Much of it would do much good. It is not too much to say that the latter amendments to the Constitution are menacled. If they are attacked and overthrown then good bye to the political and civil hopes of the colored people. The thing can be averted by right action. The colored man in the North has it in his power to make, maintain or undo himself. Is he conscious of the fact? It is said that Hon. Judson W. Lyons is 'ept busy these days writing letters of regret owing to his inability to accept all the invitations to address schools on commencement days. "O for a thousand tongues, etc" would be a very appropriate motto for the popular Registrar. The Washington Bee does not seem to be on good terms with itself. With it, it has been the outs against the ins for these many years. It is intensely Hanna, and why? Would the Recordership of the District of Columbia help to break up this chronic opposition? Stay out of the back end of the white restaurant, you fool. Go where you can get as good service as your money will buy.—The Dallas (Texas) Express. Right enough; as long as the colored people manifest this disrespect for their own kind, the back end service will be plenty good. The Southern Congressman who threatens to knock out the 14th and 15th amendments to the Constitution certainly goes out of his way to attempt mischief. He ought to be reasonably satisfied with the state of affairs in the part from which he hails. Senator Hanna, after taking a second thought, concludes not to interfere with the program to endorse President Roosevelt in the Ohio State Republican Convention. Mr. Hanna has always been considered a wise, farseeing politician. The so called educated Negro does some peculiar things.—The Bee, Washington, D. C. He does sometimes. The hope seems to be in very much education or very little. The half way place has proven a very dangerous ground. A white man of Springfield, Ill., has been arrested for eloping with a colored girl, age 17. He is not charged with trying to procure a marriage liscence—just simply run off. A bank by colored men of Nashville, Tenn., is contemplated Indianapolis could stand a savings bank conducted by colored people. Get together, colored folk. From all accounts Rev. A. L. Murray is moving things up in Chicago. Standing room only is what the late comers to his services may expect. The Tuskegee Institute has just received a gift of ten thousand dollars from the executors of the Billing's estate in Boston, Mass. If the colored people have little racial traits cropping out, it would be well to chop them off. 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Square) Author of "Fred Jackson Vow," "Maid and Mistress," "Twas Not To Be," "A Step Mother's Story," "What Happened to Scott." Etc. CHAPTER XII The mob of lynchers rushed down the road towards "Uncle Tom's" cabin. When within a few hundred yards of the cabin, above a bend in the road, with pine woods on either side, the mob gave a yell—the yell all old G. A. R. men who fought on land in the civil war will recall. "Silence! D— you. silence! Do you want to arouse the niggers and give them an opportunity to escape their just punishment? No more of those yells. March silently until you reach the other side of the bend in the road, then about twenty-five of you go across fields to the right and twenty-five to the left, and surround the house. When the rest of us reach there knock on the door, and when it is opened pull the niggers out, or if they do not open the door break it in," remarked Dr. Tom Baxter. The warning came too late. Jerry Stratton heard the rebel yell break out upon the silent midnight air, and remarked to Fila: "Here they come; put out the lights and do not a speak." He was a good marksman, and selected the best of his repeating rifles and calmly cleaned the range glass on the barrel of the gun. "I know these Southern gents outnumber me a couple of hundred to one, and will kill me in the end, but as I have committed no crime (except coming down here) I am going to sell my life as dearly as I can," remarked Stratton as the mob turned around the curve of the road. The full moon was at its zenith, making the night as bright as day. The mob, the size of a small army, moved forward, with Newton Cappus, "Buck" Walker, Dr. James Bell and Dr. Tom Baxter in the lead. They stopped in the open road, just outside of the range of Jerry Stratton's repeating rife. Dr. Tom Baxter pointed the way on each side of the road to the fifty odd men who were to go around-about way and surround the house. They advanced. Stratton, with his rife at his shoulder, sighted them until they were over twenty-five feet within the range of his gun, then he drew a bee line on the first man to the right, Newton Cappus, and fired. Bang! Bang! Bang! and three men, Cappus, Walker and Dr. Bell, fell to the earth. Dr. Baxter, hearing the shots, and seeing the men fall dead, rightly concluded that the fourth shot would kill him, and he fell a second after the third shot, just before the fourth. The fourth shot struck a man in the next rank in the shoulder, and he dropped down in fear. Stratton had never studied the art of science of war, but it came to him in a minute after the front rank fell, to shoot low and cripple hisoes, as it would take two men to take one injured from the field of battle. He fired about twenty-five shots, all but one hitting a mark. These shots caused a retreat—a stapede—of the mob. Some one yelled, "The house is full of niggers all armed. Here they come." The mob rushed backward, their brave leader, Dr. Baxter, in the lead. After they had retreated around the bend in the road, behind the woods, Dr. Tom Baxter regained his courage and thus addressed them: "Boys, that house is full of armed niggers, but we will get them out. Three of you men get into this cart and drive over to my house; in my barn you will find three small cannon we used in the war with the Yankees. I have balls and powder at the store, bring the cannon here and we will plant it at the curve and blow the niggers skyhigh. We will be beyond their range." Three men started for the cannon, and the rest of the mob went in the old cotton warehouse and waited. When Jerry Stratton saw them retreat he reached a conclusion. "Hurry up, Ella, and let us pack up and get out, the cowards have gone for more men. They concluded that two hundred (minus those I have killed) were not enough to kill one 'nigger', and have gone for more brave men," he remarked as he refilled his rifles. 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Ella, with a duck hunting suit, looked like a man instead of a woman, and armed with a rifle each they prepared to leave the cabin Jerry took a can of oil and poured over the floor and sides of the house. He went out in the barn and brought in a keg of turpentine, which he also poured over the floor. "What are you going to do?" asked Ella. "Why, set the house on fire, of course. When they see the house burning they will conclude that some of the braver of their men have stolen up and set the house on fire and burned us up. This will throw them off our track, and prevent them following us." He raked the hot wood coals out of the fire into the middle of the floor. Good bye "Uncle Tom's Cabin," and good bye (we hope) old Palmetto State, he remarked as he and Gila rushed from the burning house. They stood a few hundred yards down the road to the southward (the same way Uncle Tom had gone). All nature seemed to favor the Strattons in their fight for life. When the attack was made upon them the full moon made the midnight as bright as day, which aided Jerry to shoot a few of the best citizens of the community. Now, as they took their flight northward, the moon was hidden behind black clouds, and the night was dark. Dressed like two city hunters, they hurried down the road towards Charleston, miles away. When the house was all of a blaze Dr. Tom Baxter saw the reflection upon the midnight sky. "The hut's afire. Some of our boys have stolen up and set it afire. Let us hurry down and see the niggers roast," he yelled, as he led the wild mob on a run down the road. When they had turned the bend in the road and were in full view of the burning cottage log cabin they all stopped. Some one with enough imagination to be a writer of romance yelled, "See them! See them dancing about in the fire? See the girl! Shall we try and save her?" "No!" yelled Dr. Baxter. "Let her burn with the niggers. Advance and fire at the house, so if any of them get out they will be shot." Immediately about one hundred shots were fired at the burning house. In the meantime the cannon arrived upon the field of battle, and was placed in position, loaded and fired several times at the burning log cabin. The fire at last burned out and Dr. Baxter concluded that the "niggers" were all dead, and the party returned to the village. They stumbled over the dead bodies of their brave comrades, Dr. Baxter waved silence. "Pick up those bodies and put them in the cart and take them to the old cotton warehouse," he said to the men nearest to the dead lynchers. They obeyed in silence. "Now, boys," continued the doctor, "we don't want the outside world to know that those niggers killed three white men. We have no telegraph from here to Charleston, and the rest of the world will never know it unless some one here tells it, and the man who does will die like a dog. Remember!" The outside world has never known until now how three of the best citizens of C——met an untimely death at the hands of a Negro fighting for his life. Their friends and relatives were told by Dr. Baxter that they were accidentally shot in a deer hunt, and so it is recorded. When Jerry and Ella Stratton had gone about two miles down the road they met a country cart with two youths about sixteen. They were driving in a hurry, but stopped to ask the huntsmen how far it was to C——as they were going to a nigger lynching, "You are too late boys. It is all over. We have just come from there, but if you want to make a dollar each turn your horse around and drive us in to Charleston or near there. We must be there by daybreak on business of importance. What do you say?" The boys accepted the terms and drove Jerry and Ella within a half mile of Charleston to the Negro settlement of Lincolnville, where they hired a "hack" and started for the city. During the ride Stratton jumped from the coach and went afoot to the dock of the New York and Charleston Steamship Company, where he engaged steerage passage to New York city. A few hours before the steamer sailed a white lady dressed as a widow secured a first-class stateroom. The good ship sailed. A few days later, as they landed in New York city, Jerry Stratton sang: "Home again, home again; Home from a foreign shore; Oh, how it fills my heart with joy To be at home once more." (To Be Continued.) Even the man who is a good driver of a single horse may have things to learn, says Mr. Frank Swales in an article on "How to Drive," in the June Pearson's, for he may be a "foozler" when it comes to handling a team. But, single or pair, from the moment the coachman picks up the reins and seats himself, he betrays to an adept his knowledge of the game. 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Unparalleled opportunities are offered on account of the favorable location in the mountain and great healthfulness; on account of its proximity to the Summer School of the South at the University of Tennessee, through which many of the most eminent lecturers of the country are affiliated; on account of the rate, and on account of the well equipped college plant at the disposal of the summer school. Among the list of 27 lecturers and teachers already secured are the following: Dr. Lewis B. Moore of Howard University, Washington, D. O. C.; Hon. S. A. Mynders, state superintendent of Tennessee; Hon. H. B. Sanford, state institute conductor of New York state; Dr. DuBois of Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia; Dr. D. C. Sullivan of Atlantic Educational Journal and conductor of the summer school of the South; Dr. L. H. Bailey, professor of horticulture, Cornell University; Prof J. H. Phillips, superintendent of schools, Birmingham, Ala.; Prof. W. H. 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Send for an illusion agent. Mail to: Cancer Center, 1200 W. 12th St., in most cases. Address as above. RACE CLEANINGS. AN EARNEST INQUIRY AND PARAPHRAS. Tell me, ye winged winds, That round my pathway roar, Do ye not know some spot, Where white folks lynch no more? Some lone and pleasant dell, Some valley in the West, Where, free from prejudice, A Negro might find rest? The loud wind dwindled to a whisper low And sighed for pity, as it answered—no. Tell me thou mighty deep, Whose billows round me play, Know'st thou some favored spot, Some island far away, Where Negro man can find The bliss for which they sigh, Where they can live as men, Nor be compelled to die? The loud waves rolling in perpetual flow, Stopped for awhile, and sighed to answer—no. And thou, serenest moon, That with such lovely face, Dost look upon the earth, Asleep in night's embrace, Tell me, in all thy round, Has't thou not seen some spot, Where decent Negro men, Might find a happier lot? Behind a cloud, the moon withdrew in woe, And a voice sweet, but sad, responded—no. Tell me, ye many lands, Ye nations of the earth, Is there within your realm A place for Negro worth? Where all men equal are, And will protected be, Where men can feel themselves at home, And feel that they are free? They all in unison repiled—quite clear: "If there is such a land, it is not here." Will no land recognize From Beersheba to Dan, The fatherhood of God, And brotherhood of man? Will Satan be 5en's king In spite of what they preach? Religion be a Christian sham Belying what they teach? Echo replied with a Satanic thrill: From now, henceforth and evermore, it will, Tell me, my secret soul, Oh tell me, Hope and Faith, Is there no resting place From human wrongs and death? Is there no happy spot, Where Negroes may be blessed? Where grief may find a balm And weerness a rest? Faith, Hope and Love, best boons to mortals given, Waved their bright wings and whispered—yes—in heaven. George H. Woodson, the first Negro ever to occupy the bench in Iowa, was admitted to the bar in Iowa in 1896 and is a member of the State Bar Association. He is a senior member of the law firm Woodson & Brown, of Oskaloosa. Judge B. W. Preston, of the Circuit Court, was compelled to leave the bench for a few days. On departing he appointed Woodson to fill his place. Mr. Woodson presided during the trial and gave complete satisfaction so far as litigants and lawyers were concerned. Attorney Woodson was born Dec. 15, 1865, in Wytheville, Va. He is a graduate of Petersburg College. + In line with the policy enunciated by Booker T. Washington at the Negro convention, held here a few months ago, a large factory for the manufacture of all kinds of tobacco, to be constructed and operated exclusively by Negroes, is to be started here in the near future. This is to be one of a number of industrial enterprises, the directors of which, as well as the operatives throughout, are to be Negroes. According to the Travis Watchman the legislature of the State of Texas at its recent session appropriated $70,600 for the support of the Prairie View State Normal for the next two years. This is an advance of $24,550. For the Deaf. Taggarts Bakery 234 W. Vermont Street. 233, 235, 237 Massachusetts Avenue. 18, 20, 24 N. New Jersey Street. 1538 N. Illinois St. 1532 College Ave. Tomlinson Hall Market In a Box for 10 cents. Central Supply Co. Wholesale Dealers, Wrought Iron Pipe, Boiler Tubes, Etc.. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. No Goods Sold at Retail. Dumb and Blind Asylum the appropriation is $46,460 an advance of $6,520 for for the two years. Both of these institutions are for colored pupils. On the 5th of May, the school of medicine of Howard University held its annual commencement exercises in the 1st Congregational church, Washington, D.C. There were graduates in medicine, dentistry and pharmacy. The American League, Vol. 4, published at Monrovia, Liberia came to. The New York Family Supply Company is organization composed of colored people in that city. It has issued an appeal to the race inviting operation in building up the supply Company. It is said that the Negroes in New York city spent $65,000 a day for the necessities of life. --- J. C. Perkins, who represented the colored population of LaCrosse county when President Roosevelt visited this city April 4, and who presented him with a bouquet, has been elected Judge of the Shelby district of this county. He is the first colored Judge of Wisconsin, and perhaps the only former slave in the United States who has ever been honored thus. He was into a population of 590 slaves owned by Col. Dawson, of Holly Springs, Miss., in 1840, and took his name from Col. Perkins of the Confederate army, whose servant he was during part of the war. --- A Negro barber, Theodore Anderson of Junction, N. J., has fallen heir to an estate valued at $8000 for his kindness to a friendless slave. Many years ago, when Anderson had a shop in Easton, he befriended Charles Green, a fugitive slave. Green afterwards acquired means, and when he died seven years ago he left his property to his wife with the understanding that at her death it was to go to Anderson. Mrs. Green died recently. + Overcoming prejudice, C. F. Moss, of Winchester, Va., has been elected a life member of the Shanadoah Valley Agricultural Society for oil paintings exhibited. --- Frank Craig, the "Harlem Coffee Cooler" is the wealthiest colored fighter. Craig is said to be worth about $75,000 and has a yearly income of $6,000. A colored man in Montgomery county. Ala., has discovered three very rich veines of silver on his farm. THE REV. J. . . CARR WRITES OF HIS SPECIAL TRIP TO CALIFORNIA AND THE WEST--THE RACE IN THE STATE. MANY PLACES OF INTEREST AND Business Adventures Conducted by the Negro--A Vivid Description of Social, Moral and Business Conditions in the West. Editor of The Freeman: By special invitation I left home March 23 for Los Angeles, Cal., to conduct a meeting for Rev. C. H. Anderson, D. D., pastor of the Second Baptist Church. I went by way of the Central of Georgia Railroad to Montgomery, Ala. Missing our connection there, I went to the home of Dr. A. J. Stokes, pastor of the First Baptist Church. The doctor had just returned from the country, where he had been directing his farm. He made me quite welcome, to remain with him until train time, which was 9:15 p. m. Mrs. Stokes prepared a nice dinner, after which we felt very much refreshed. Dr. Stokes notified his people that I would talk for them before train time. I did so with great delight. I then took the L. & N. Railroad for New Orleans, La. The high water caused us some anticipated delay, but we reached New Orleans at 7:15 a.m. on the 25th inst. We made direct connection with the Southern Pacific Railroad for Los Angeles, leaving at 11:55 a.m. After forty-eight hours we reached Elpaso, Tex., at 8:30 a.m. Our iron horse skinned the borders of Mexico on the Rio Grande river. Crossing the river, we entered New Mexico. We passed through Denning, New Mexico, Yuma, Ariz., and entered California, arriving at Los Angeles on Saturday, March 28, at 9:30 a.m. Dr. Anderson was waiting for me at the depot with his fine horse and buggy, and we went to my stopping place. On Sunday morning, the 29th, I was directed to the Second Baptist Church. It is a large brick building, located on Maple avenue, one of the principle streets of the city. It is constructed on a modern plan. The main auditorium is beautifully decorated; the pulpit furniture is elaborate; the pews and pipe organ are grand. The congregation in general is impressive. The choir sings well. The doctor introduced me to his people, telling me that he gave me the gospel reign to drive out for the heavenly Canaan, taking every one in the gospel chariot who repented and confessed Christ as his personal Savior. The forces were well marshalled, we pitched battle for Jesus. I was greatly aided by the members of the church, who were willing to do with their might what their hands found to do. When we commanded the soldiers to stack arms we had won fifty-seven new members for the church. Fortv received the ordinance of baptism and others are awaiting in the ordinance. Dr. Anderson is a cultured, Christian gentleman, and a powerful minister of the gospel. He has the largest colored Baptist church in California, and has organized many churches in the State. Recently Dr. Anderson participated in the ordination of a white minister in Los Angeles. He knows how to cordially entertain a minister. A grand reception was tendered me by the members of the church, after which Dr. Anderson presented me with $170 for my services. I had the pleasure of visiting several prominent places during my visit to the Golden State, among which was Mount Lowe, which is 6,100 feet high. Having reached the summit, we dined in the Alpine Hotel. We then viewed the peculiarities of the mountains and returned to the city. I also visited Long Beach, Cal. This is a very beautiful summer resort. After a few hours we took dinner, a part of which was fish out of the Pacific ocean. We then saw the skeleton of a whale, which was 62 feet long. The length of his jaw was 16 feet. I thought it would have been an easy matter for this one to swallow Jonah. Completing my visit to Los Angeles, I left for San Francisco. On April 14, at 9:30 a.m., I reached this city. Dr. J. H. Kelley, of the Third Baptist Church, met me at the depot. He took me to his boarding place and bade me make myself at home as long as I wished. I had promised to preach during the week for Rev. J. A. Dennis, D. D., of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, of Oakland, Cal. Dr. Dennis recently went from Waco, Tex., to take charge of the church in Oakland. I preached four nights for him. There were eleven accessions to the church. Dr. Dennis treated me very courteously. He will, I hope, do a great work for God there. On Sunday morning, the 19th, I preached for Dr. Kelley. He has a very beautiful church. The auditorium is lighted with electricity; the entire floor is carpeted. They also have a pipe organ, orchestra and good choir. San Francisco is the Greater New York of the West. It is mountainous, but very beautiful. It has a population of 342,000. There are many places of interest here, among which is the Cliff House, from which one looks into the Pacific ocean and sees seasions in large numbers playing on the rocks like lambs. From the Heights Park there is a beautiful view of the Golden Gate. I next visited the Golden Gate Park and the Sutro baths. Here I saw the feet of an Egyptian mummy 2,800 years old. There were also many other curiosities to be seen here. Visiting Presido City, I called upon. Captain Young, attended the guard mount and saw the famous Ninth Calvary. After this, in company with Dr. Kelley and Mrs. McKee, I visited Chinatown. Here there are 61,000 Chinese. They are engaged in many kinds of business similar to that done by the American. They do not live by washing alone; many business lessons may be learned from them. They have churches as well as business houses. I saw a Salvation Army composed of Chinese. The minister was preaching to them in their own tongue, and they were very attentive. Leaving San Francisco, I went to Riverside, preaching for the Second Baptist Church, which has quite a number of good people among members. The church, a beautiful structure, is lighted by means of electricity. The church has also a beautiful parsonage. Here, as well as in Los Angeles, he Negroes own their homes. I stopped with Brother P. E. Edwards, a deacon of the church, who took me to church each night in his double carriage. Oranges grow in abundance in Los Angeles and Riverside. Please allow me to say to my people, if you want to live in almost a heavenly atmosphere, make money, get a home and be respected as a man, go to California. It is the place for our people. Women can make from $25 to $45 per month. Men get from $50 to $85 per month. There are few Negroes living there. I left Los Angeles on the 28th of April, at 7:40 a. m., and reached home on May 2, at 9:30 a. m. My church was only too glad of my rehaving taken my Golden Gate trip. Respectfully, J. W. CARR, turn. I feel very much refreshed for Savannah, Ga. The Baptist University at Indianapolis, Ind., had its first annual commencement exercises last week. The program was interesting and varied. Dr. Patton entertains great hopes for the school based on the year's work. ASTHMA HAKEEVER FREE CURC DR. WALRATH BOX 626. ADAMS N.Y. RHEUMATISM $5 Are eS e mz oh BERD Ege O \4, Short? So a Se {3 b If sc, we {will loan you money on Furniture, Pianos 5 Horses, Wagons. etc.. leaving them in your possession. ‘This is the company that was orcanized for the express purpose of supplying the peo 11e of indianapolis with money at the very lowest ‘possible ‘rates ‘and making payments within rach gal, "Tey gurnew Building “Assocation ‘Plan arranged in Sly weekly payments, $25.00—Weekly Payments Only 60e, $50.00—Weekly Payments Only $1.2 Other amounts in same proportion. We also make loans Watches and Diamonds, al: wing partial ents to reduce the cost,and to salaried people on their individual ote, Most reliable place in tho city. es CENTRAL LOAN COC. Room 208 Stevenson B'ld’g, Second Floon—front room. 15 E. Washington St Until it Quits Raining for Cood, Keep in Mind That HE Jane show and sale of Muslin Underwear is the most noteworthy event of early summer, and that you have not attended it. That all imported Swiss- es are at least a third cheaper in price and that Scotch Medras cloths have been similarly re- duced. That the dress skirts now on sale at $498 and $975 are manifestly worth double as an average; some much more. ‘That Porch Swings are selling beyond the capacity of their makers, anda new lot has - jst been received here. pene ee L.S.AYRES &Co TO FREEMAN SUBSORIBERS, If The Freeman fails to reach you, please let ns know by phone or card. We cannot know unless you tell ue. Phones—New, 2880; old, 7187, black. A cccse aan isccimee ecraee ah Bring your nows items to The Free- man. Mr. James Fowler of Cincinnati, O. fin the clty, _ fred Curry of Greenfield was in tne city this week. | Mr. Robert Dawson is in the city for @ month's stay. To morrow is Missionary Day at Simpson Chapel. Charles Profit of Richmond was in the olty this week. Mre. Daniel Browder ts ill at her home in North Senate avenue. Mrs, Harriet Clark of Martinsville was in the city this week. Mr. George Jones of Helena, Ark., is visiting his sister, Mrs. Dr. Brown, Bring your news items to The Free- man, Phones—2880 new; 7187, black old, Messrs. Preston Morton and John G. Gibbs of Terre Hante spent Sundey in the city. Claysonian — Subject Friday night leotare “Why the Youth is Misunder: stood.” Miss Agnes Booth will spend her va- cation at home with her parents, 532 Roanoke street. 8. A. Colman left last Saturday for Chicago. ‘The trip is business and will cover several months. Mr. and Mrs, W. H Steward of Louls- ville, Ky., attended the orystal wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Sneed. Lewis. son of Cary and Laura Whit- field, was buried Monday afternoon from the family residence, C. B. Skyles of French Lick, Ind, ac- companied by Mr. Holden were in’ the city several days last week. Messrs. Parker, Johnson and Wheeler of Bloomington visited James Hampton of Ellsworth street Sunday. Rey. W. H. Riley will visit eastern polnts of interest soon. | Washington, . C., will be among them, Jahu Prosser, 633 N Hudson street. died Monday morning after a painfal Allness covering several weeks. Mrs. Lettie A. Taylor of Lonisville, Ky., is residing with her niece, Mrs. L. B. Sneed, 724 N. West street. Mrs. Josephine Dupee of Chicago was in the clty, the guest of relatives. Mrs. Dupee was a former resident here. The annual thanksgiving sermon of the U, B. F. of 8. M. T's will be preach- ed the fourth Sanday in June at Tom- Hngon Hail. Miss Rosetta Jones, a promising young woman, died Saturday, May 30, after a short illness, A father and brother are left. Messrs. William Reed, Charles Lanier and RT. Williams were in Shelbyville, Ind., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs. ay nights, where they instituted a ‘Masonic lodge. Mr, and Mrs. Holland Walker have left the city for the summer. The Walkers have made a host of friends daring thelr sojourn here who regret their departure. To EVERY PERSON sendiog their ' ‘Name and Address ‘Write at once enclosing stamp tor pertioulars Address SCOTT REMEDY CO,, P.O. Box 570, Lonisville, Ky. : THE FREEMAN:.AN ILLUSTRATED. COLORED NEWSPAPER, WILLIAM E. SCOTT : | oa anes ees een A GRADUATE OF HIGH HONORS s FROM MANUAL ‘TRAINING TA HIGH-SOHOOL. eee ad 110 Monument Place Young Scott Took the Regular Mechan- New ios Arts Course in the Average of , z “A” Which is Quite Incentive--He * . inspect our goods and ease ete Ss Suniatd ee in Overalls 45c all the Time. ——__ Among nibs giadadsing thot the 5 IGOR DARE 3 ssigesssSesss vse sgases outs LOO Indianapolis Manual ‘Training andl{! £5 99 pants valuee horsey cocci Bl. BS Bligh School ws'Wan, & on oe : Haw GuvERS Mish a ce ee anner the regular Mechanics Arts course, re- le. oolving fn average of “'A” which means Fancy Shirts 75o values, 450 to those mentioning this paper only. ( very good. In the eecond year of his A school work he took up forging a work W. = that did not interest him, yet, in which 50c ork Shirts for 38c TH received “‘B” meaning good. In me- chanical drawing he stood at the head Best prices on Shoes in the City for Men, Ladies and Children. F UNEF RAL of bis class in which he was the onl; chowadietadane, Ondine’ ee biareawt: $1.25, SI.SO anno BSI1.SO 290 Ni Tilinois &t.. f a: . Ps Pa 3 nf si : } lent work his teacher recommended him to a number of business men of the olty aga young draughtsman. Tarough his teacher he also found employment in shops daring vacation where he made drawings for small pieces of machinery. ‘The boy showed what was in him by seeking employment on the street, when he found that he conid not sustain him- self by the work offered from time to tme; there hs earned enough tor board and clothing. He considers the third year in the school as his best; he took up moulding in which he was intensely interested He was the first and only boy to obtain the mark excellent in that work. He manifests especial pride in a one-fourth horse power engine which {s in readi- ness toro In his fourth year young Scott took up machine fitting. He show: ed euob proficiency in his work that be was employed as assistant teacher in the art department, being the only colored person thus employed and it is probable that he will keep his position next year while pursning a post graduate course, after which he hopes to go to the Chi- cago art school for a period of three years. Scott 1s also an athlete having won a silver metal in the field meet recently at Bloomington, an Indiana college center. ‘A week or so ago he won second place ia a field of 32 men for the one fourth mile dash. He will continue an active athletic life in the coming year. Much credit is due Mr. Scott for his very brilliant record in work where young colored men have not had the rep- utation of excelling in the schools. He has mastered several practical, useful parenits which make him capable of much good to his race. He is also of excellent habits which taken tcgether with bis abliity and ambition certainly augur a very useful career. There will be special services at the Second Presbyterian churoh to-morrc w. J. A. Sales of St. Paul, Minn., passed through the city Sunday and spent several hours here. Mr. Sales was ep ronte to Chattanooga, Tenn , to attend the funeral of his father. ‘The young man supposed to be Frank Crosby, who was killed at the New Olay- pool some days ago, was burled from Morgan & Shelton’s establishment Tues: day afternoon from tands raleed by subscription in the different churches Mrs Littlejohn returned to her home in Louleville, Ky. Sunday after a ploae ant stay with Mr. and Mre Jame: Hampton Mrs. Littlejohn will be here again to attend the commencement ex ercises of the M. T. H 8. at which time Miss Mergaret Price, Mrs, Hampton's danghter, will graduate Mr. Samuel Butler pleasantly enter. talned Mr and Mrs, Milton Mills an¢ ,Mr. and Mrs Holland Walker in honor of Mr. and Mrs, Holland Walker before leaving the city. Meou—Manhattan planked white fish, hashed brown pota toes, champaigne, lettice, tomatoe salad. dematesse coffee, olgara, olgarettes cream de mints, benidictine. Sunday is rally day at Allen Chapel They antleipste a grand euccess. Ir the morning the Rev. Dr. Gilllepee presiding elder of the Florida Confer enoa, will preach. He 1s a very power- faland able man. Ia theatternoon the —— The M § St Standard makes in Overalls 45c all the Time. $150 Pants values here at... eet BOO $175 Pants values here at..20°0000 00000000 ga es #2 00 Pants values here at..00.00000 000.770 169 * Heavy Gray Sox 8 pairs for 100. Fancy Shirts 750 values, 450 to those mentioning this paper only. 50c Work Shirts for 38c Best prices on Shoes in the City for Men, Ladies and Children. $1.25; SI.SO anv S1I.GO SPECIALS IN MEN’S AND LADIE’S THIS WEEK, ‘We want your trade and will get it if Low prices are any object to you. Street car fares pald on $1,00 or above purchases. ert Mi. Fouchin ( THE GUARANTEE ) Means prices are Guaranteed the lowest and all goods sold as represented, No misrepresentations, SHOES, GENTS’ FURNISHING AND CLOTHING, 318 E. Washington Street. Ave ch Sa ot NOTIOE.—All well wishers of The Freeman cannot render it better support than By supporting its advertisers. Always mention this peper when making purchases. 1-2 PRICE © Capitol Millinery Co. The Most Reasonable Place on the Avenue Every Hat in the Store marked down to } PRICE. Come firat before they are picked over. 1-2 PRICE 331 Indiana Avenue —_—_____—_ BICYCLES AND REPAIRING Great Sale of Second-Hand Wheels. ‘Telephone Black 7186. ROBT. R. BARON 329 Indiana Avenue | MR er ie ig Fancy Groceries and Meats AND BAKERY GOODS OHIO and ILLINOIS STREETS THE N. A. MOORE CO. t# Special Attention to Car Orders £2 STRAW & PANAMA HATS pe ly OLEANED Yona peace HAND Lig MATTER = WM. R. RUSSELL a DENTIST | yuu ix pra SUTp INDIANA ave, S Gree eae @) Revs. J. M, Townsend of Bethel and Walker of Corinthian and the Corin- thian choir will render the muslo. Bish- op Grant will preach at night. Every- body invited. The following class of well known young people will graduate in the June class from Shortridge, High, School Robert J. Moore, Caroline Wier Page, Anna Browne Smith, Clandia Walker and Jesse Louise Willis. The Manual Training High School class has the fol lowing members: June, William E. Scott, Maple Chism and Fred P. Blair; January, Mary Vancleaveand Margarei Price. Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Les of 1908 Clark avenue announced the mar- riage of their cousin, Miss Lizzie B. Price, of Nashville, Tenn., to Mr. Thos. H, Harris of Little Rock, Ark , Thurs. day evening, May 22d. Both the young people are well known to Nashville soclety, being craduates of the collece class of Roger Willisms University 1899. After an elaborate reception the young couple left for thelr new home, 2820 Adams street, St. Louis, Mo. Mr and Mrs Charles F. Sneed enter tained their friends at their fifteenth wedding anuiversary Saturday evening. About one hundred and fifty guests were served. The following young Indies recelved: “Misses Irene Poe Etta Lewis, Alethes Crossen, Virgie Whit set, Mamle Morris, Ledeeka Tyler Amands Laster, Lena Kirk, Berths Sweeney, Zella Locklear, Stella Willis, Hazel Hart and Genevieve Bagby. Mr and Mrs. William H. Steward of Louis: ville, Ky., were the guests of honor. Mr Steward was master of ceremonie and made an enjovable talk. Rev Walker, pastor of Corinthian ‘church, ‘also spoke Prof. Damon furnished th¢ muslc. The couple received many preeents. An Unknown Man Killed. A young man, supposed to be Frank Crosby, was, seuidentally hiled tn this city May 26th. His complexions brown and features pointed. Medinm height and size, Aged abont 22 or 23 years. ‘Well dressed. Probably from Knox. D. P. Stirk & Co. 208 N East St. INDIANAPOLIS. IND, We make a specialty of artt. ficrat uimbs and. Braces Shoe Extensions and Crat ches. ‘Trusses made and ad dnsted in all bad cases. Lady oe ELS ORS. iclans.. Work guaranteed, tes ee D.P. Stirk & Co. 208 N Ea INDIANAPOLIS: IND, We make a specialty of Arti ficrat uimbs and. Braces Shoe Hxtenstonsand Crat [ ches. ‘Trusses made and ad Justed in all bad cases. Lady Hey eat Bond for ctrediars (pores S ‘Standard remedy for Gleet, ‘Gonorrhor and Runnings IN'48 HOURS.» Cures Kid- ey and Bladder Troubles. PAINTS, OIL AND VARNISHES. ‘Tin AND GaLvanizEp Inox Work . FRANK H.PRUNK Hardware, Pumps, Pipes, ito. 522 INDIANA AVENUE, Telephone 1188, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA —_——_—_— ville or Nashville, Tenn. Information received by The Freeman. (All papers please copy ) a we a Mrs. Florence Vanpelt-Phillips, wife of Mr. Leslie Phillips, died in Dayton, Ohio, the 26th ult., at which place they had resided recently. Mrs. Phillips was 22 years of age. Her illness covered a period of several months. She was a Christian and her kind disposition won for her a host of friends who mourn her departure. together with two sisters, two brothers and a father. The family extends thanks to those who so kindly assisted them in their efiiiction, T BUSINESS INTERESTS. 7 Call on Emanuel Williams for coal, coke, wood and kindling, 402 W. North street. Phone 1884 main, old. tf ‘Try the Blue Front restaurant for first class meals. Lunches 10c up Open day and night L. Simm proprietor, 812 Indiana avenue, ‘Trousers $5.00 up; suite, $20 00 up. Charles A. Parker & Co, 46} N. Penn- sylvania street, room 20—The Tailors. ‘We solicit your patronage. Charles A. Barker, formerty wit A: J. Treat & Son. Cleaning, dying and repairing a specialty. New phone 2885, Indian- apolis, Ind. NOTICE. _ Mr, 8. A. Colman left Saturday, May 80th, for Chtoago, Ill., where he will exhilbit his paintings. He has been livng in Indianapolis for the last ten years and devoted his time to the stady of art. His paintings show remarkable progres. Hls paintings will be shown ‘many parts of the country. LALLEY BROTHERS ecoT AILLORS eee IIo Monument Place English Hotel Block New penne 3281. Inspect our goods and be convinced our prices are right, ————————_—__——_—_—_—— Flanner & Buchanan, ——— THE LEADING ——— FUNERAL DIRECTORS 320 N: Illinois 8t., bet.New York and Vermont St BEST SERVIOR FAIR PRIOES —EEE—EE————K&[—[—[F>==_[_—"—_—_——____ ee ree Wi Are A We BB. le Aree \ETIRS re ™ KAS? Ay)” | = $(5-- Standard Make==$(5 — Robes Sarre Be 28 cay compettne. Wovtoat all ines Ee gacben toa eee oe trated Bargain sheet for 1903 gives fall particulars of our 1903 line of Bicycle and Tires sent free by mail to any address, be sure and get this sheet ‘before you purchase. We do all kinds of Repairing. THE GUARANTEE TIRE & BICYCLE COMPANY, 208 and 210 8, Illinois Street, Indianapolis, Ind. We Take The Lead. Others Try To Follow. ‘We give rebate checks on all cash purchases. Don’t fail to ask for them. Saye ‘them, they are valuable to you. We have the goods, and sell them at the lowest prices in the city, It is our earnest endeavor to please everybody. NOTICE A FEW OF OUR PRICES: TR UII s sasena stn inhi nsv'ensegercuns- Soe ee Blood Cure 35c and ...., a lors Swamp Blot a8 ania 2110-02201. “at | Batmer'e Bucoens Memodien,eachy <0. it Biles $1 Remedies ......ee « cucsvewse sors 016 | Botrolina, pomade, the only genuiié..26 jerlb Miles 250 Remedies..00.000.000000000 0. WOT B. 8. Be O80 aNd... eee, oe HLS The above are only a few, we have hundreds of others, " PINK’S CUT RATE PHARMACY 550 Indiana Avenue Rew vaowe fi35 ALWAYS RELIABLE, u I Te fh ‘en Op Fin iB Great Sale of Carpet Sach) i Remnants. HO “NY SEG We will close out all our odds and ends ‘| OK een in Brussell and Ingrain Carpets from 5 Cees...” 5c piece up. SE Ree coe GO OARTs. REFRIGERATORS. Best line in the ty to select from, | Tho Gurnays aro the bert. Wa have Large Go Cart at...... ......0.-, S198 them in all sizes. Fidln Gotta, upnotatnsl aia S298 | MGR geen $8 18 With parasol absss- vovvsses+-- @5.50 | 1001D Refrigerators ati... 8is.ce IRON BEDS. GASOLINE STOVES & RANGES Largest line in the olty iueluding all | "We sell the Detroit Vapor, Stoves tne latest colors. which ‘are the best Ou the marker Iron Bods (fall size) at........-. 81.00 | burner Hot Platoat oon w.50 Sib peas foresees vt Soe | Zpurmen Bot Plewees—-.. Stse Ho oowede for... S480 | Large shame Bee Rats te oo | F. H RUPERT, 123-125 W. Wash, St. 16-18 Ky. Ave, 2 bee Member Merchant's Association. ek In purchasing mention ‘fhe Freomen ad. Pee = The Man in the Hat “y —_——E . I Sets the pace, makes the - SD AHL Bel nos ‘ i a ‘ tn Se ’ assay Best $ and $3 Hat on Bart POPULAR PRICES BUY YOUR NEXT HAT OF $1, $150, 82, 2.80, $3 $4 PJ KELLEHER $5 Hats * Stag AT wan” UNION MADE HATS, The New Hat Store Oppes'te 007 UP-TO-DATE STYLES. 111 West Washington Street MAKE IT A RULE TO DHE a A 1 B 1 ( a B ki ki R American Brewing Co, INDIANAPOLIB, IND, Bottled by J. METZGER & CO.» TELEFHONE 407 ae rr WANTED—A good, sober, steady f The Freeman can be fer>28% colored barber. Pay 65 per cent. Sa, | Cops of be fool ry Saturday at J. E, Nelm's bar ——~ (ep ee |famch zoom in Hart's blook, wate) Patronize our Advertisers. Als. Price five cents a copy. 1 Copies of The Freeman can be fc; th every Saturday at J. E. Nelm’s bar —c Fano room in Hart's block, Enfat Als. Price five centsscopy. 1