The Freeman
Saturday, October 31, 1903
Indianapolis, Indiana
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VOLUME XVI.
NUMBER 43.
SERIES OF CHARGES
LAID BARE BEFORE THE GAZE OF
A CRITICIZING PUBLIC
WEN OF THE CLOTH CALLED IN
To Account for the Various Misdemeanors Traced to Their Door—Peering Into the Future of a Great Church—Bits of Information.
I have long since decided not to anymore do much writing about the church and its affairs, and I have no reason to change. It is best, however, that now and then some word or two be uttered, to let the scheming office seekers know that they are being watched, and that they will not be allowed to wade through the wreck of departments and over the mangled names of good men to the offices which they so madly strive to resh.
There never has been a time during the sixteen years or more that I have been on the inside of every important movement of the A. M. E. Church, and know its leaders and their purposes that the church as a whole has been higher in morals and more efficient in its work than it is right now. I know about every prominent man in the A. M. E. ministry, know his past and his present, and deliberately write the above. But to be true to the truth, I must add that during the past sixteen years the very bad men of the church have never before been so well organized, and so well entrenched, and so powerful as they are now.
The next general conference will be the naviot in the career of the A. M. E. Church. There may not be much conflict at the general conference, because the matter will be settled before it meets by the character of the delegates elected. Thus far the delegations of the various conferences are mixed. No conference has, thus far, elected a delegation entirely composed of bad men, and yet but few have elected delegations that have not in the number at least one sympathizer with the bad gang.
There has been much stealing done this quadrennium and the determination to protect the thieves is what inspires the unusual activity of the rascals and their gang. A goodly number, who have no affiliation whatever with the bad gang, have at the same time got mixed up in shady transactions, and for self protection are silent and inactive. They are not bad like the real rascals, yet they cannot afford to draw attention to themselves. Then there are others who are perfectly straight and honest, but who, in simply following established customs, have been mixed up with things that could easily be distorted into the appearance of wrong. Some of this class are trembling and silent. Thus it comes about that the bold, bad gang has a fairly clear field. The bad gang has supreme control of all of the leading church papers, and has to fear no papers widely circulated among the presachers except The Freeman. Dr. H. T. Johnson, of the Recorder, has always denounced The Freeman in terms most bitter and when he came out officially and editorially and commended it to the skies many said that it was because he felt sure it had "been seen." The appearance of this article, and others that will be published, is enough to explode that van hope. The Freeman is one paper of the race that is absolutely impartial, and independent, and fearless. There are others, but I am now speaking of The Freeman.
When it becomes known that there is a means by which the plans of the bad gang can be made known they will tame down considerably. In a few words I am going to but one or two cannon balls, but the powder will be the simple statement of the truth. If ever there was an honest man elected to office in the A. M. E. Church that man was the late Dr. P. A. Hubbard. He was very obstinate and somewhat narrow in his views, and I had quite a conflict with him during his last year in office, but upon his grave I lay this tribute: "Dr. P. A. Hubbard, my true friend, was a christian, every inch of him, was an honest and sincere man and had the grit to be true to his convictions." He believed that it was his duty as financial secretary to pay to the delegates to the Ecumenical Conference the money apportioned to each by the Bishop's Council, I tried to persuade him not to do it, this was the ground of our contest. He may have been in the right. He paid to each delegate $4.00 and did it upon the express condition that
"A CRUSHED, UNDYING RACE."
DISFRANCHISEMENT
PREJUDGE
NEGRO
HAYWOOD OF 03 WITH APOLOGIES TO "KEPPLER."
the money was to be returned to him if the delegate did not go to London. Bishops Turner, Shaffer and Handy received their checks for $100 and so did Dr. W. D. Chappelle. None of these went, each one has made a satisfactory settlement except Dr. Chappelle. He loaned $100 of his money to one of the editors and another $100 to Dr. Leak. Dr. Hubbard tried to get him to re-turn it, but failed, and when he was dying he made the final effort. Dr. Chappelle promised him that he would return it after he had received the money from Children's Day, and upon this assurance the dying man, true to his principle, took $400 of his personal money and paid it over to the treasury of the church and had Dr. Chappelle's promise that he would pay the $400 advanced for him to his widow. Dr. Hubbard, noble and trusting soul, has gone from earth. His widow lives at Manitou, Col, and a letter thus directed will reach her. Anyone who desires can write to her and find out how true my statements are. Under date of October 2nd she writes to me and among other things says: "I write to ask you what did the financial board do about collecting for me my $400 owed by Dr. Chappelle? I have written to Dr. Lampton two or three times, but have no reply. Do you think I will ever get it? I am here at my old home trying to do the best I can, I am taking in roomers and trusting in God to help me through this world."
Now, christian men, of the A. M. E. ministry, that is the Rev. W. D. Chappelle, D D, manager of the Sunday School Union and editor of the Monitor, who seeks to control the next general conference and to destroy such men as Bishops Grant, Shaffer, Smith, Arnner, Tanner and Derrick. He is the man whom Dr. C. P. Nelson says turned against him. He is the man whom I say is now booming his last quadrennium opponent. Welsh, so as to use him to defeat the just ambitions of a good man like the Rev. Dr. Nichols, and have the field to himself in his state. I have never yet written a thing about a man that time has not certainly vindicated.
I have in my hands a letter from Dr. Chappelle to Mrs. Hubbard, in which he threatened that if she tried to collect her money he would deny that he owed it to her, but that it was due to the department and that she would get nothing. I have that letter and can publish a photographed copy if it is needed.
The "Race Problem" as it Realy is.
Cadiz, O, Special—There will be a Sunday School and Missionary Convention at the A. M. E Church in the near future.—P. T. Brown, of East Liverpool, O., has again opened a fish stand here.—Mrs Carrie Mason has returned home from Creeland. Communion and quarterly meeting services were held at the A. M. E Church last Sunday. Rev. Charles Bundy, P E, was here.—Mr. George Newby was in Flushing last week, attending the M. E. Sunday School and Epworth Convention. Rev. G. W. Bailley also attended.—F. D. Thompson was in Wheeling two days last week.—Mr. Turner Freeman was here from Stenhouse Sunday.
—Mrs. Flora Lucas has typhoid fever.—Miss Virginia Payne has left for Pittsburg.—The literary society was reorganized last week at the A. M. E. Church. Miss Minnie Fletcher, president; Mrs. Estella Bell, secretary. The meetings are held on Friday nights of each week in the lecture room. The young p-ople especially are cordially invited.—Miss Lillie Mason, who has been visiting here for the past two weeks, returned to her home in Hopedale Monday.—Dr. W H. Simmons, P. E., held quarterly meeting at Simpson Chapel last week.
Terre Haute, Ind., Special—Mr. Jerry Bector has returned from Covington, Ky., where he visited his brother—Dr. W. J. Weston and wite were given a reception Monday night by the N. E. C. Club. The Doctor has just returned from Howard University—Rev. H. E. Stewart, of the A. M E Church of Indianapolis, will perform the marriage ceremony of Miss Josephine Miller, who will be married to Mr. David Jenkins Wednesday evening, Nov, 4th, at the A. M E Church. Sam Muamels, of Rockport, is visiting friends in the city.
Cairo, Ill., Special—Solomon Edwards blew out his brains after having shot and killed his wife, Mollie, better known as Mollie Ousley. Edwards was eight years old, and came from the Soldier's Home at Danville on a visit to his wife—Miss Nora Flinory, of Galorodia, Ill., is the guest of Mrs. Linsey, in Fourteenth street—Miss Oliva Taylor has gone to St. Louis.—Mr. and Mrs. M. McAlister were the guests of Mrs. Edinonia Watkins the 14th—Edward
I presented the widow's claim before the board and it was decided to instruct Dr. Lampton to collect it. Up to October 2nd he has not succeeded in doing so. Dr. Chappelle controls the Monitor and other church papers of wide circulation, and is notorious for his way of defaming persons who make him mad, and it may be that like many others the gentle Dr. Lampton has not been over zealous in pushing his task as collector.
Dr. Hubbard is dead, his widow is in need, Dr. Chappelle has $400 that belongs to her. He has shared some of it with an editor and Dr. Leak. His paper has lately teamed with vice abuse of me, most of it over the fictious signatures of curs who dared not show themselves in daylight. Dr. Welsh has already declared that he would find a way to dispute my election as a dele, gate; Chappelle has begun war; others are doing mean things. All of this cuts no figure, for here I have given to the world this bit of truth, and from a big basket I will dish up more and more until the church knows the men in their true character. I know each man with whom I have to deal and know him well. Let any who want to investigate write to Mrs. P. A. Hubbard, to the address given above, or, if they can get any member of the financial board to talk, ask the question. It is no board secret, but is a church matter that deserves the widest publicity.
Dr. J. B. Stanberry says that he has Dr. Chappelle's receipt for the Children's Day money, which Chappelle claims not to have received. Like Dr. Leak, Chappelle may have neglected to have the amount entered on his books. All the persons from up this way, who have written anything adverse to the conference committees on finance were themselves not only members of said committees, but also substantial beneficiaries in the form of appropriations. I can give the figures and the details in each instance. There is no bishop who has ever served the first district who is more highly respected by the good people—ministeral and lay—than the present bishop. He has been bold enough to discipline certain libertines, and to save the Book Conc-rn. The white people of this country would turn in disgust from a religious organization that might fail to honor such a man.
J. M. HENDEESON.
News in Brief.
News of Interest.
Overby extends thanks to his many Freeman subscribers for their liberal patronage during his service with The Freeman. He will be pleased to have them continue with Mr. John McFadden, who will become agent of the best Negro journal. Mr. Overby will make his home in the South hereafter. Read The Freeman and keep up with him. Paper on sale Saturdays at McFadden's club room.
Muncie News Items.
Muncie, Ind., Special.—The ladies of the Sewing Circle of the A. M. E. Church gave a social at the church Monday evening—The drama, "Thirty Years of Freedom," was given at Second Baptist Church Monday evening, October 27.—Mrs. Henry Fletcher fell one day last week, and as a result has a badly brained ankle.—Mrs. J. Williams and wife, of Montpelier, spent Sunday in the city the guests of relatives—Wallace Johnson, who came home a few days ago very ill, is able to be about again.—Mrs. L. A Fletcher entertained friends from out of the city Sunday.—Mr. Henry Crowder was over from Lgansport Sunday, spending the day with his sister, Mrs. Collns, in industry.—Mr. Mitchell and Miss Plandrews were married at the home of the bride's last Monday. The wedding was a surprise to many. Miss Plandrews recently moved to Portland with her parents, All are well known in Muncie.—Rev. W. H. Taylor was assisted in his services Sunday by Rev. White, a local minister of this city.
Recent Happenings
Columbia, Tenn., Special.—The death of Mrs. Millie Mack, wife of Mr. London Mack, was a shock to the community. Mrs. Mack was a patient sufferer, and bore her sufferings wonderfully. The funeral services took place at the First Baptist Church. Rev. C. A. Ward officiating—Mrs. Julia Armstrong, of Memphis, Tenn., is visiting her father, Mr. Daniel Armstrong.—The Band of Hope is making much progress towards the erection of their new hall—Mr. Mack Webster met with a serious accident last Friday by being struck with a hatchet—Rev. Simon Kinzer has gone to Chattanooga, Tenn., to attend conference.—We are glad to know that Mr. Philip Webster has been appointed insurance agent in this city.—Procure a copy of The Freeman from A. C. Nicholson.
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.
Louisville, KY., Special.—The state election takes place next Tuesday. After one of the bitterest and most exciting campaigns within the memory of the oldest inhabitant, the probable outcome is still shrouded in doubt. The unseen, immeasurable independent vote will turn the scale, but the problem is to guess "which way the cat will jump." In a natural contest, of course, the odds would greatly favor the election of Beckham, for Kentucky is naturally Democratic, but with a serious question as to his eligibility raised, disaffection in the Democrat ranks, and a widespread feeling that a change of parties might be conducive to more heathful political and moral conditions in the state, the young governor is carrying a heavy handicap. Belknap possesses a negative strength, in that he is comparatively unknown and unassailable. He is clean, capable and respected in business circles, but his chances for success lie more in the length the opponents within Beckham's own party will go to rebuke the "machine" he is accused of having built up to perpetuate his political dynasty. Ninety-five percent of the colored citizens are straight out Republicans, and will cast their ballots for Belknap, although it is generally confessed that he is not generally popular.
The Negroes are supporting Belknap, not for Belknap's sake so much, as that he stands for the party of Lincoln and for the principles for which Theodore Roosevelt is stubbornly contending. The election of Belknap as governor of Kentucky at this time, it is argued, would go far towards stifening the backbone of the federal administration upon the great doctrine of human rights, and strengthen Republicanism everywhere for next year's battle.
There is a so-called "liberal" element among the colored people that is openly supporting Beckham, and the latter, it is alleged, will get some votes among the Negroes employed by leading Democrats in various capacities, public and private. The instinct of gratitude is deeply grounded in the nature of our race. So, while the bulk express their gratitude for the party that abolished slavery, the small minority feel that the giver of present favors is entitled to the lion's share of credit. The registration is heavy, and the battle will be a fierce one up to the finish next Tuesday night. However, it is anybody's fight at this stage of the game.
A most impressive funeral service was that of Miss Etta Adelia Hughes last Wednesday at Fifth Street Baptist Church, Rev. J. H. Frank officiated, preaching a beautiful sermon from the text: "He Cometh Forth Like a Flower and is Cut Down". Rev Mr. Allen, of the Presbyterian Church, made appropriate remarks. The teachers and classmates of the deceased at the Western School, joined in a touching memorial testifying to her many virtues, and presented an elegant stand of flowers. A profusion of floral offerings were given by admiring friends and Sunday School associates. Among those who attended the funeral and rendered valuable assistance to the bereaved family were Mrs. Charles W. Brown, of Indianapolis, aunt of the deceased; Prof. F. S. Delaney, principal of the high school, and Miss Mary V. Hicks, teacher in the local schools.
The Forum will get down to business after the election. Asbury Church ought to be crowded every Sunday afternoon with our teachers, professional men, students and citizens generally. Popular education can be promoted in no more fitting manner than through the discussion of current topics at "the literary."
"The White Slave" company, appearing this week at the Avenue, carried a group of well trained colored singers, embracing a male quartet and two female soloists. They were well received and the large audience regretted that they were not given more to do
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Cer Brother's Minstrel. — Alexander
Brothers famous plantation, genuine
Negro minstrels are now touring the
country in a successful career of min-
strely. We travel in our own private
car, one of the finest and best equipped
in the business, Private state rooms
for all, and eolid home comfort We
opened Tharsday night, October 8, toa
packed house, Henderson Smith, the
Blacs Sousa, with his famous concert
band, is a sucvess, George Taylor ts
making @ “bit” with: “Show the White
of Your Eye;” sends regards to Ernest
Hogan, Tom Logan and ail professional
frends, Mics Dollie Stewart, our con-
tralto singer, 1s a decided “hit” John
Pampip, the great Australian jaggler,
takes the house py storm. Miss Jessie
Gentry, closed last season with Gam-
mon’s Nashviile Stadente, is again be-
hind the footlights, and, as usual, the
favorite Wille Sntelds, the hoop man-
ipnlator and slack wire artist, 1s with
us; he sends regards to Lloyd Cooper,
Housely Brothers and eli members of
Billy Kersand’s minstrel. Wealso have
Skip Farrell and wife, the old reliable
trap drammers. Billy Miller, the ad-
vanced monologist, is now delivering
the “goods” in large packages. Edward
Anderson and wife, the double voiced
vocalista and comedians are here and
and making a “hit” Richard Mat-
thowe is doing well. Tnompson and
Meyers, sketch artists, are making a
tremendous “nit” with “Up in a Cocoa-
nut Tree.” Master Arthur Baker, the
Chicago favorite, 1s holding bis own.
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THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER.
George Harris, the boy tenor, is win.
ning fame. Sylvester Meyere, our dance:
ing pickaninny, is sure to achieve great
ness. Ted Hammond, saxophonist,
sends regards to Housely Bros.. Lioyd
Cooper and all members of Gideon's
minstrel. Tack Crossen sends regards
to all members of Gideon's minstrel
We play the Klaw & Eslanger circuit
Bnd Lawrence, our genial chef, send:
regards to J. E Adams and J. E. Jack-
son and all friends.
Notes from Allen's New Orleans Min-
strels —We are all well at present:
have had a little bad weather, bat that
don’t hurt us five cents’ worth as our
water-proof canvass is brand new and
torna water Ike a duck's back. We
ere doing time in the territories, and
nearly every night its 8. R. O, and we
are pleasing them too; at least they
leave roaring. The show is now at its
best, and Mr. George Qaine, our able
manager is well pleased with our new
and unique first part. Arthur Wilson
is opening first part with Sammy Samp-
son Gamman’s band, which {sa howl-
ing snecess. and thisis not “Idle gossip”
either; see! Prof. MoCammon’s blg
concert bar dis the talk of each town.
He eends regards to R. O. Henderson
and W.H Fanning. and says he can
plec2 a few more good musicians. Miss
Mayme Garland is singing “Sunny
Africa” enccessfully, jadging from the
amonnt of applause she receives night-
ly. Pattie Robinson is, as usual, rbpeat-
edly ereored, and as a dancing com-
edian is par excellence. The Acme
Quartette is still favorites, and are
nightly forced to sing again “Hiawa-
tha” ‘The Watts” are still gettlog
theirs. Mr. McDaniel is no novice and
is creating quite a sensation by his
“Daily Catch on and Off.” Jerry War-
ren sends regards to Sam Patterson and
Louis Shorahn, G. B Brooks send re-
gards to Williams and Stevens and Fred
and Harry Morton. Chas E Rueeends
regards to Geo. Harras aud Bert Web-
ater. Sol. Tibbs says hello, Williams
and Stevens, I think its up to you to
write me. Mr J. Thomas Fernando ts
mourning the loss of a letter from his
wife through the carelessness and in-
ability of these new postmasters we
have to contend with out here. All the
boys join in sending congratulations
and regards to Billy Kersands Long’
may he live and may prosperity crown
his noble efforts.
Notes from Prof P.@ Lowry’s Pro-
gressive Musical Eaterprise—We are
in the extreme south of Texas, but will
soon be north again, at d will close very
near St. Lonts, which is very convenient
as almost the entire company is booked
with Prof Lowry’s winter show. The
Nashville Students are looking forward
to @ pleasant and successful season.
Prof. Lowry has congregated together
for bis winter company some of the
pick of the profession. Headed by Sam
Lucas and Miss Pearl Crawford as
prima donna, the Crosbys (Harry and
Ome) who have the entire season been
with the cirens. Mr. Crosby, having
been etage director the entire season,
will pe a strong attraction, introducing
a new act from the pen of one of the
best play writers in this country. Mr.
Crosby will be Mr. Lowry’s principal
comedian, and upon him will be the
weight of all the comedy throughout
the entire play. Knowing Mr. Crosby's
ability and originality as a comedian
Mr. Lowry could not have chosen a bet-
ter man for the role. The bancn of
charming sombrettes that will add to
the, boanty and attractiveness of the
show for song and dance and feminine
grace and beanty will be the following
well-known and popolar ladies: Mre
Oma Crosby, Mrs Emma Foster, Misses
Sallie Lee, Eesle Williams and Jeseie
Thomas. Prot. Lowry’s concert bard
ard orchestra are booked for the winter,
have beaatifal car sverything
texds to a pleasant winter season, hav-
ing only ten days lay off for rehearsal
The entire company sends regards to
professional friends.
Greensboro News.
Greensboro, N. C., Special. —Lawser
George H. Mitchell is doing much to
straighten ont the law-breakers. The
many different churebes here are doing
fairly.well. One of the recent visitors
to our city was Prof. H. B. Jordan, the
able reprecentatiye of The Freeman
The B. Y. P. U., of Mt. Sinat Baptist
Church 1s being well attended every
Tuesday night. The program, under
the management of Mrs. H. H. Fanlk-
ner, is always interesting. The recent
debate: “Reeolved That The Negro is
Best Oat of Politics,” was ably discuss
ed by Mesers. Sebastian and H H Ful-
ler, affirmative; and Lawyer Mitchell
and T. W. Strand, negative. James G
Dickerson, president, and T. W. Strand,
secretary.
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peir ow arbiters for what ever good Fate holds in store
forthe. ‘The bast on the center table, dresser or chiffon
or Will sorve to remind all who see 1 that its pocarscor be
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Jest attributes of what may properly. be considered a Great
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Hivirhome., When you sella tbust of Mr. Doulas
Souaretaking up the race work in which he, our noblest
ezemplar edd the was. pointing the rage to nobler impulse
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Have you heard what is coming ? Are you satisfied with your
condition? Are you contented with your treatment? If you con-
veniently could, would you take any reasonable steps that would
help you personally and at the same time enhance and protect the
rights of your race?
All of this you can easily do by becoming a chartered and pro-
tected mem ber of the American Protective League. If you wish
to make more money than you are now making, if you wish to be
helped in business, lift mortgages or borrow money or own stock
at present low and profitable rates, do not hesitate to become @
benefitted member of the
AMERICAN PROTECTIVE LEAGUE
Agents are wantedeverywhere. No joining fees. No weekly
or monthly dues. This isa penny organization. Send 52 cents
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membership certificate good for one year: also all particulars con-
cerning your membership privileges. Address ’
AMERICAN PROTECTIVE LEAGUE
611 SO, SIXTEENTH Sr, PHILADELPHIA, PA,
8. Jordan, who has been confined to her
home through illness for the past three
months, shows little {mprovement. Mr.
Wm. Wright, of Prospect street, left
Wednesday for a two weeks visit in
Rome and New York City, N. Y. Mr.
Robert Y. Dell, formerly of this city,
who entered Oberlin College. Ohio, for
farther advancement in musie, is pro-
gressing rapidly. Mrs. S. Johnson, who
dislocated her shoulder blade from 2
fall on Thursday last, is convalescent.
From the Harvest Home entertatument
given by the B. M E. Church on last
Monday evening, quite a large sum was
realiz:d from thelr generous patronage
R. Walker, of Rochester, was in the
city Tuesaay.
‘ Flower City Items.
Rochester, N. ¥., Special —J. W.
Tackeon and Mrs. Joyner returned last
Monday from Atlantic City, where they
have been attending the Head and Sec-
ond Waiter’s Convention. The Harvest
Home Festival of Zion A. M. E, Charch
will open next Monday, and will con-
tinue one week. T. L. Mitchell, of Pro-
vidence, R. I, is visiting relatives in
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Results of Strikes-Description of a Trsining School.
I am a habitual reader of The Freeman, and, being concerned in hotel life, I read the waiters' columns with the utmost interest. From time to time various articles of the waiters' predicament, his fitness and unfitness for position have adorned these columns. Recent letters in these columns and the Steward's talk at their annual meeting held in Indianapolis now lays before us inviting our highest consideration.
Of course my experience and ability is limited, but in my narrow opinion I will say that we have competent and incompetent, honest and dishonest men as waiters. This is duplicated in the element of white waiters. I may well say that there are qualified and unqualified individuals in almost every walk of life, regardless of nationality. I heartily admit the infinite need of a training school for waiters, also for other employees in various branches of hotel life, as they all begin their hotel career with practically no knowledge of it. It behooves the colored head, second and sidewaiters to give their exclusive interest and aid in erecting a school for waiters. Employes now are forced to learn more and more as they advance in employment of different hotels. In this way the intelligent, comprehensive individuals finally gain perfect knowledge of their position, and even adequate ability for a higher and more compensated place. By this poor method many hotels have suffered many true, but uncreditable criticisms upon attention and service rendered. To day the green novices are permitted to acquire their education in this unavailable way to the hotel; therefore the hotel operators do not only feel the real need and necessity of a training school for waiters, but for every considered employee of a hotel that they all may have some previous understanding of their chosen capacity.
Of course it would be of infinite importance if even some of our boys could use well the various languages, but they cannot, and, at present, no one
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rarely ever expects it of them. How many born white Americans are familiar with the foreign languages? The inability of the colored waiters to use foreign languages do not narrow their knowledge of actual service. I am one who will ever believe that we have waiters in our midst that are second to none when it comes to accurate service, politeness and integrity. As evidence, it is not true that colored waiters are giving pleasing service in some of the best hotels regardless of plan?
F. A. Brobst, proprietor of Hotel Lincoln, Pittsburgh, Pa, in his article on "Liquor in the Kitchen," in the Hotel World, July 18:3n, said, in part:
"My colored waiters are giving excellent service, and the guests can now go in and order a meal and feel sure of not being insulted by the waiter."
It is a great mistake for one to think that a well educated white man, regardless of nationality, would seek the submissive position of waiter. Indeed not; he is aspiring for vocation far more commendable, and we may not well think that the white waiters possesses so much more education than the average colored waiter. Some of our ablest men have risen from the position of waiter, and intelligent men yet follow the profession.
Whether the waiters be fit or unfit I think it is a piece of great injustice done them for any colored headwaiter to publicly denounce them as incompetent, even though their opinion may be expressed in honesty for the best Realize the fact that everything done in honesty is not always done right. On the other hand, our headwaiters should train and advise the incapable waiters to the utmost of their ability, and do so in private and not give them so many hard pills to swallow in public. We, as lovers of our profession and race, should regard the fact that these fit and unit waiters form an element of great dependence to any headwaiter, and are the medium through which a headwaiter is maintained in position. They, too, can be the main cause of a headwaiter losing his position. I know this to be true. Some headwaiters neglect giving their men correct and valuable instructions in regard to service, etc. It may be true that intelligent sidewaiters can remark upon some headwaiters as unqualified. Seemingly, some employees conceive that idea or, at any rate, they will engage a white headwaiter and still desire the service of the colored waiters. What brings such peculiar change about?
There's no end to the meaning of the word first-class when applied to a waiter, yet I am afraid the number of first class waiters in our element has been underestimated, at any rate I hope so. Any intelligent waiter who has had three years' experience in good hotels can give pleasing service in the average hotel, although I admit that the position of waiter is fast advancing into a greater source of persecution and responsibility. In this age one never learns it all, as we find employment in different hotels we find new developments, various novelties of silverware and other articles used in the elevated art of serving; in fact the general environments add to one's ability in experience and observation.
We realize the hurtful fact that antagonism, prejudice and other obstructions are piled in our path. We can be succeeded by girl waiters as well as men waiters (white), and it general opportunity and success is ever achieved we must prove to be equal or superior to our competitors.
Those who read hotel papers can comment upon many changes pro and con, and some of the most hurtful incidents against us more or less is caused by strikes. Beyond doubt strikes have thrown more colored waiters out of position than prejudice, drunkenness, unfitness, untidyness and dishonesty combined; therefore, seemingly, strikes is the greatest evil we must ever overcome. Still I believe, as long as hotels operate colored waiters will be found in some of them, just as they are to day.
We as a race and race lovers must work out our own destiny, and it behooves the hotel fraternity to work out their own destiny. In my opinion there is no institution or organization more capable of conducting a training school for waiters than the H and S. W. N. B. A. The description laid down to the association by me is as follows: Mr. President and Members — We freely acknowledge the fact that we are living in an advancing age of hotel life, much so as a world of infinite competition, thus we must realize the fact that integrity, sobriety, cleanliness and efficiency are characterized to warrant position. To-day the position of waiter requires as much skill, education and comprehensive judgment as that of the average vocation of life, and it is o importance that a waiter acquire full
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previous knowledge of his profession. Why should not this organization be the founder of a needy institution known as a training school for the novices as waiters?
If the zealous members that form this element would readily subscribe to a comparative small individual stock in the financial interest of erecting or purchasing a building for such well directed purpose the hotel people of this country would see the unique interest produced in our midst in the intention of raising and maintaining the standard of service, and employers would soon feel in the heart of their hotel, which we acknowledge to be the dining room, the acutual need and benefit of such an institution.
Such institution should be furnished with imitations of every novelty of table silver, also silver hallow ware to be found of use in the modern hotels. No doubt the manufacturers of silver and plated ware would favor the organization in such good work by producing desired imitations at a stipulated price. Every design of wine glasses, cheap crockery ware should be found there, and any other needy article of the well furnished dining room. Wherein the novice could be taught the correct use and service of such things, being taken through drills as if actually waiting table. There they should learn by precise information the extracting of a cork from a bottle of all kind of ales, aerated waters and wines, and the classical service of wines in their respective glasses. This school should teach the composition of salad dressings, the make up of club and party sawniches, the classification of food as in serving a course dinner or luncheon, also the appropriated greens for garnishing and the proper and tasteful way of applying decoration to the various articles of food. Teach the setting of a table for any special occasion.
It is also of profound importance that this school use copies of the "Latin De Cousine" in its classes, that the novice may learn the foreign terms of side dishes, entrees and entrements. Copies with full discipline of the different check systems should find a place in the class. In fact such institution should insure its pupils the correct knowledge of every issue and art appertaining to the profession of waiting in its minute detail, that they may be well qualified to meet the infinite demands of different establishments.
Headwaiters should spend a part of their vacation at this school, suggesting every possible technical idea in the art of waiting for its class advancement. Practical retired head and side-waiters should find employment teaching the novices. A heartily co-operation of the organization should prevail, in the sole purpose of carrying progressive ideas of service to the school. This institution should subscribe to every valuable hotel periodical published. The classes could be termed a, b, c, etc., beginning in the simplest course and advancing.
Individuals departing from such institutions should stand a crucial examination and, according to ability, a diploma should be issued, bearing the seal of the organization. Without a diploma the applicant should be denied employment. Waiters should carry a recommendation from their previous headwaiter. Such worthy and important discipline would, undoubtedly, drive the incapable, unappreciative, boor-fighting waiter out of business. This institution should be the home of an employment office, insuring its prepared pupils positions.
I believe the Southland to be the mother of more aspiring waiters than the North, East and West combined. If this is true we find evidence that the South should be the first place to open the doors of a training school. Of course this association could not operate such a profitable school free of charge. May every head and second waiter in and out of this association lead our boys into the pure light, that the prevalence of strikes for them is absolutely preposterous. May we ever remember that we have it all to gain and nothing to lose. W. E. TUCKER
The Head and Second Walter's Convention, held at Atlantic City last week, was very largely attended, at the change in the constitution, admitting the side waiters for membership, was one of great benefit to the association. More than forty new names was admitted for membership.
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McHenry, Ky, Special—Rev. Owen-Duff, pastor of the Baptist church, is engaged in a series of meetings here. He is being assisted by Rev Hutcherson of Drakesboro, Ky. Great interest is being manifested in the meetings and much good is expected from the work-James Logan, brother of Mrs. Fannie Wash, who was crippled in the coal mines at Dawville, Ill., a few weeks ago, does not seem to be improving. The Ohio county colored teachers' association met Saturday, Oct 24th, at Taylor's Mines, Ky. The program was a lengthy one, containing subjects that should be well understood by both parents and teachers. The public school of this place is progressing nicely. Prof L. W Smith, who is an experienced teacher, is making a great effort to advance the cause of education in this community. He is also connecting a night school for the special benefit of the patrons of the district. The members of the night school are becoming regular readers of The Freeman, a paper that is doing more for our race than any other periodical in America. I hope to see a copy in each home of McHenry, Ky., as well as other communities. The coal mines are running regular, and there is little cause for complaint among the miners. We highly appreciate the results of organized labor Y. D. Black and Calvin Taylor, United Mine Workers' delegates sent from here to Terre Haute, Ind., to attend the national convention of the U. M. W. of A., have returned, reporting the convention a success. Prof L. W Smith has moved his family here. We welcome him and his family in our midst, and feel that we can still continue to secure his service as our teacher in the pub schools.
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A NEW MOVE.
Bishop Grant has established what is known as the Northwestern Information, Employment and Settlement Bureau in this city, regarding which he has the following to say:
"It is my purpose to furnish all information within my possession with regard to our Northwestern country. I mean to include the States of Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North and South Dakota and Illinois. I mention these States because there are so many persons in them who desire to secure help, and many of them prefer colored help if they can get good honest, industrious persons. It is my purpose as far as possible, to assist in locating those who desire to secure lands by purchase, even to establish colonies, if any number of persons desire such. In any of the States mentioned the school facilities are all that could be desired and citizens can cast their votes unmolested."
The bishop has the following to say, as if anticipating some adverse comment:
"I do not think any man or set of men can be unreasonable as to object to persons going to any section of our country where they can better their conditions, especially when it is claimed that these people are obnoxious and unworthy of their citizenship in the localities from which they go."
It is a fact that the South has heretofore been very jealous of the colored people within its borders; it may be that in these latter years sentiment is somewhat changed. If it has not changed Bishop Grant will have considerable trouble in bringing away the class of people he expects. There is a class that the South would take pleasure in sending, butthe sturdy workmen, the man of small wants and easy contentment, the man not easily exercised over his rights here and there, the one that thanks God that it is as well as it is; no faddist, extremist nor up-to-dateist; yes, verily, the salt of the earth; these will make good and useful citizens whether in Minnesota or Mississippi.
And now, to take the white man's part for a little while, for he has his burdens, although a stoic in the game of life, and stolcism is nothing beyond suffering congealed; but to take his part; if those States had in total the order of individual, as described above, new fields would not be necessary. The contention abandons no right or concession; it simply means that growth must be natural and slow; not forced. Saul's armor would have fitted David in time, perhaps. But he did not despair because he did not measure up to Saul; he made the best of the weapons on hand; he was not accountable for more. "Let down your buckets where you are" is the beautiful figure made famous by Booker T. Washington. If it is done we need not ask pardon for going or staying, but free to come or to go as other American citizens whose entrance or exit exoite no commotion whatever.
The black man has his burdens, and in the South more than elsewhere. Some at his own inviting, others and more, perhaps, devised by the cunning of the white man, many of whom have in mind checks and stays for the progress of the blacks, intensified by some unconventionality on their part, and which has grown until a serious condition exists; a breach of differences that apparently widens all the time, at least it does not appear to grow less, and threatens to become law by "ancient" usage. It is the condition of crystallization that the bishop hopes to break through, breaking up the molecular, stolidity and solidity of the forces that in their resettling the rearrangement may be in accord with general trend
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and hopes of the general country, and not baked into that one certain condition—stagnation, the premonition of death.
The twenty-second annual report of the principal of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute has been received at this office. The first sentence, which says, "Information is often sought regarding the moral character of our graduates," is significant. In the attacks made on Mr. Washington and his institution, which have been noticeably frequent and virulent since Mr. Carnegie favored him by his munificence, simply proves true the theory that success is attended with all kinds of cost. The fact that Mr. Washington makes that his leading sentence shows that he feels to defend his pupils and institution, a thing he would not do for himself. It is only when he feels that the creations around him are too violently assailed that he condescends to reply at all. But when he says, "It seems important at the beginning of this report to say that not a single one of our graduates has ever been convicted of crime or sent to a State penitentiary. This statement is based on a carefully kept record," it may be set down that the offense is serious and the situation needs serious defense.
The most vicious assaults have been made on Mr. Washington's school recently, the report even going abroad that the pupils had struck and that many had packed their belongings and left, and that others were only awaiting the consent of their parents to return home. There seems to have been nothing of it. The report that the Tuskegee graduates have been in all sorts of escapades is another flotsam and jetsam seemingly, especially as it refers to the penitentiary or hanging charges that have been made.
It would be folly to maintain that Tuskegee turns out anything more than human beings. Pupils there will average up like those of other institutions. Now and then the best institutions have representatives in prison, on the scaffold, in the chair, under the knife—on the wheel. Indeed Mr. Washington has only a right to speak of the past history of the institution and its pupils; not the future; they are not exempt from the follies and "fate" of mankind. It is the province of the teacher to reduce the possibilities and probabilities of crime to a minimum in whatsoever way possible. A gospel of infallibility is not the one to be preached for fear of shattering the idol altogether, which in the strengthened iconoclasm would do more to bring about the unexpected than the humanly way of looking at things—that mankind sometimes err—the best mankind. That it be not maligned is sufficient, and it may be supposed that, that is what Booker T. Washington had in mind.
The Republicans of Mobile county, Alabama, have declared against the action of the State Convention in 1902, which refused to "permit regularly elected delegates belonging to the colored race from participating in the deliberations of said convention." The steps taken by the Republicans of the county of Mobile will be considered the turning point from that extreme and un-American attitude assumed by the State convention. It simply emphasizes the fact that error and wrong are only supported with the greatest vigilance, while right alone is a more than successful combatant albeit the eternal years be necessary to re-establish her upon her throne. It stands to reason that in time if the colored man but nearly subscribes to conventional requirement, those rights snatched arbitrarily will be restored to him.
Among the candidates for the Christian Recorder of the A. M. E church is Rev. J. A. Jones, D. D., of Pulaski, Tenn., who is another one of the peaks of the church. His usefulness, prominence and ability is noted by the various positions he now holds—secretary Tennessee conference, trustee Wilberforce University, vice president Tennessee teacher's association, trustee Turner Normal College, Shelbyville, member general board of publication. Rev Jones has had experience also in the field of journalism, which, taken with his other qualifications, makes him a very formidable candidate for the editorship of the Christian Recorder.
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"But we have not yet taken the question really to heart and brought the American conscience to bear on the condition and rights of those 10 000,000 brown people as we brought it to bear on the 4,000,000 black people in this country concerning whom we finally decided to do justice though the heavens fall."
It is to be hoped that the sentiment as it concerns the blacks of America is not merely from the lips; it is not impugned, but to know it with certainty will be relieving to a people who sometimes falter in that ultimate trust due to Him that is greater than men.
The government has been shaking up the physicians of Hot Springs, Ark. Some have been debarred from prescribing hot water. The government's action will be tested in the courts.
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first regular meeting today, at Central High School. Prof. A. E. Meyzeek, the new president, will deliver his inaugural address, and an attractive musical and literary program will be rendered.
Mr. W. H. Fielding, lay reader in the St. Phillips P. E. Church, Indianapolis, came down Sunday, and divided his time between Prof. and Mrs. F. S. Delaney and Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Thompson, of Jeffersonville.
Lawyer Albert S. White and Editor W. D. Johnson are putting in some very effective blows for Belknap and Business. Editor Johnson still has his heart set on publishing a daily here.
Rev. G. C. Clements, of the Broadway A. M, E. Zion Church, preached the quarterly meeting sermon Sunday for Rev. Owen Carrington, Wall Street Zion Church, Jeffersonville.
Miss Nettie Steward, daughter Editor W. H. Steward, of the American Baptist, is an accomplished painter and musician. H. P. Slaughter, of the government printing office, Washington, D. C., is here, and will remain until after the election. Mr. Edward G. Hill, of the Louisville bar, addressed the Forum last Sunday; subject: "The True Man." William Gibson and Robert Gregory, of Indianapolis, were in town Sunday, visiting relatives. Prof. John T. Bell's work as principal of of the Shelby street school is highly commended. They say that James Black, of the post office, is contemplating matrimony. Miss Nora Doyle has returned to Indianapolis, after a visit to Miss Arabella Frank-lin, KENNETH REID.
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Ted and Harry Morton send regards to Williams and Stephens, Daddy Love and John Moberly.
The Ozark Club of Kansas City, Mo., of which Sam Jones is president, held their opening October 22
Ell R Rice, the double voice vocalist, of Gideon's minstrels is singing with great success nightly "The New Born King."
Billy Bradley sends regards to P G Lowery, Sam Cousins, S. H. Dudley, Dade Kelly, Allie Brown, Simpson and Pitman and all other New York friends.
Billy McClain was presented with a great Dane dog while playing in Philadelphia, last week, by James Goodall, proprietor of the Goodall Club. The dog is valued at $200
The Alexander Bro's minstrels are now touring the Northwest in conjunction with Henderson Smith's concert band, and are making good. The ghost has appeared and everybody is in good spirits. Regards to Ion Logan, Tom McIntosh and Billy McClain.
Prof Frank Cliermont's big concert band with Richard & Pringle's famous Georgia minstrels, under direction of Messrs. Russo and Holland, report much success, receiving heavy applauses daily in their noon and evening concerts.
Notes from the Henderson's —We are all well and right sice up with care. Regards to all friends in and out We invite offers from responsible managers only At liberty Dec 1, per ad; 609 Powell street, San Francisco, Cal The Henderson's Versatile Funsters, natural singers.
S. T. Dunmore, for the past twenty-three weeks manager of the "Old Plantation," with the National Amusement company with Joe Mosby of Paris,
Tenn., will put an opera company on for the winter under the name of the Southern Troubadours. The company will contain twenty-four people.
Bailey and Spiller have closed a very successful season with their park and fair dates. Their vaudeville season opened at Weste's Theatre, Peoria, Ill., Oct 26; new Olympic, Joliet, Ill., Nov. 2; Flom's Theatre, Madison, Wis., Nov. 7; Olympic Theatre, Nov. 16, and the circuit, then the coast for twelve weeks, returning to the Chicago opera house March 22, 1904.
Notes from The Hottest Coon in Dixie company:—Chas. H. Williams of Williams and Stevens is the proud possessor of a swell $150.00 diamond stud and he now walks with his chest well expanded. He sends his best regards to all and says "boys this is the Dixie Show and I am making my salary sure; to E. J. L. Don't knock for you get yours". Boodle Moore is with the Hottest Coon in Dixie company. The Peacefull Henry Quartette Butchins, Jones, Jackson and Stevens is a hit with the ladies. Walter Jackson, our young band leader is scoring a hit nightly with his cornet solos
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Above are a few poses of J. Ed Green, sage manager of the famous Black Patti Troubadoura, now touring the southwest, and on their eighth season of unrivaled success. The public and press pronounce the show, this season, the best it has had since their first two seasons of Eastern success. Mr. Green staged the entire show this season, retaining many of the old features brightened up. The ladder of success has been steadily mounted round by round by this energetic producer since his position as vocal director with South B 4 War Co. in '96 gaining popularity as an interloucher and chorus master with Rusco & Holland and Georgia minstrels '97-98, and as stage manager and producer of the Oliver Scott's refined minstrels which have never been forgotten. Mr. Green has managed and successfully staged farce comedies at Memphis, Tennessee, for one year, where
J Harry Jackson sends the following from New York City: The funeral services of Caleb A. Simms was held Sunday night, October 18th, at the Bethel A M E church. An appropriate musical program was arranged by Prof J. W. Mitchell with Prof. Willis Accooe as accompanist. Solos were sung by Miss Marie Bolden, Harry Burleigh, Leon Williams, the Female Drummer Quartette and Tom Brown's Magnolia Quartette The choir of the church was augmented by a large number of ladies and gentlemen of the theatrical profession Rev T. W Henderson delivered a ver. appropriate sermon, and Hon J D Carr and Rev Tice also spoke of the many good qualities of Mr. Simms. Mr. Simms was the leader of the united colored democracy of Greater New York, and proprietor of the Albany Club on West 37th street and was very popular with members of the theatrical profession. His remains were shipped to Baltimore. Md., for interment There were fully 5,000 people in attendance at the funeral services—Harry P. Brown, the clever eccentric singing comedian, has been booed to appear over the Proctor circuit beginning at the Fifth Avenue Theatre week commencing December 14. Mr. Brown is making the hit of his life singing his own position entitled "I'm Just Barely Living, Dat's All"—Mr. George Williams and Mrs Marion Henry, wife of the late Walter Smart, have joined hands to appear in vaudeville under the team name of Smart and Williams—Owing
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to the big hit made by Messrs. Cole and Johnson at Keith's Union Square Theatre last week, they have been retained for the present week, and are meeting with rounds of applause at each performance — Shepard N Edmonds is in the city this week with contracts in his pocket for five or six weeks' work in the near future. Mr. Edmonds would like to hear from Miss Ella Palmer, "Nuff Ced." Mr. and Mrs Ben Hunn have returned to the city, and report a successful tour of the Casto circuit. They will open over the Proctor circuit soon — Last week Miss Margaret Scott, the accomplished soprano soloist, purchased an elegant flat in Harlem, and it is rumored that she will retire from the stage — "The Watermelon Trust," the clever bunch of entertainers headed by Messrs. Coates and Grundy left Monday for Pittsburgh, Pa., where they joined the Kathryn Rober Reporto company for the balance of the season. Jones and Sutton were on the bill last week at the Lion Palace. They were a hit Sunday night at the American Theatre. — Tom Brown and Siren Navarro left Sunday for Philadelphia, where they booked to appear this week. — Allie Brown, the 'King of the Slackwire,' was one of the many high class novelty acts that appeared at the New York Athletic club, Monday evening, October 19th — Sam Davis and Laura Walker, in a good sketch, a combination of singing, dancing and acrobatic stunts, were a big hit at the Atlantic Garden, Sunday night — Al Mayer, the colored performer representative in the Association of Vaudeville Managers, states that he has twelve vandeville acts booked solid, among them being Irving Jones, Brandow and Wiley, the Female Drummer Quartette, Smith and Bowman, the Three Mitchells, Davies and Walker, Smart and Williams and Miss Rosa Lee Tyler — Louis Love sends regards to his brother "Daddy," Pas Arnold, Joe Catlin and all friends — Bobby Kemp and May Lange left Monday for Jacksonville and other points in Florida to spend the winter — Clarence W. Logan's Policy Players presenting Sidney Perrin's musical force entitled "The
the Messrs. Voelckel & Nolan engaged him. This marks the second season of his directorship of the stage for the peerless Black Patti, and discipline and diplomacy are indications of an efficient director. Mr. Green is a composer of no mean ability, being author of a number of dainty balads, among them can be found "Cupid," "Will You Always Wear a Smile," "Tears" and "Two Tender, Dreamy Eyes," all published by M Witmark & Sons, New York. "All For Your Love," by far one of the best romances written, has just been finished and will be retained for a New York production. The non de plumme "Bronze Chesterfield" is becoming widely known, and to see his name as stage manager is a sign of a good show. Mr. Green is an Elk of Keystone No 6 Washington, Pa., and a Knight of Pythias of St. Luke No. 1, Dallas, Tex. A. C. A.
Bogus Prince" under the direction of R. C. McPherson of McPherson and Brymm, authors of "Zulu Baba," "Josephine. My Joe" and other hits, left the city Saturday of last week for Fall River, Mass, where they will begin a tour of the New England States. After two weeks' rehearsal under the strict discipline of Messrs Sidney Perrin, Will Accooe and Will Cook they should be prepared to present an entertainment that will rank in the first place. The Policy Players is a Negro show from head to foot; the roster is as follows: R C. McPherson, proprietor; Clarence W. Logan, business manager; Willis Accooe, musical director; Sam Corker, Jr, advance agent; Louis Love, stage director, and a company of twenty-five people headed by Bob Slater, Sidney Perrin, Blanche Arlington, Gertle Peterson, the four Lazzo sisters, Clarce Wright, Allie Brown, Wm Butler, Mattie Brown, Geetrude Miller and Buddle Gilmore.
At the Empire Theatre next week, Harry Bryant's Burlesquers, will be the attraction, when a program of rare excellence and entirely original in conception, will be offered. The aim of the management has been to give the amusement loving public an entertainment entirely different from any yet seen in burlesque, and with that end in view, the very best authors were secured to write the burlesques, and great care was taken in making the selections
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Notes from Smith & LaRose's New Octooroon Company:—The company is all well and doing good business through New York State and will soon finish and go South. John H. Smith as a comedian and star of the Octoorons is said to be one of the funniest and best
in his lines. The Washingtons—Dan and Minnie—never fall to please; they respond nightly to many encores. Miss Eva C. C. LaRhue is, singing nightly to four and five encore, Jerry Mills in his tramp impersonation leaves them screaming everywhere. John Green sends regards to Will Cook and Lesley Triplet and Black Patti co. Miss Pearl LaRose, the juvenile artist, is making good singing "Betsey Bright Eyes." E. C. Harris sends regards to J. Ed Green, Walter Hilliard, Harry Reed, Mrs. M. Vaughn please write at once Joe. Jordan this is business.
Notes from Louisville, Ky., Blue Ribbon Theatre, C. C. Roth, manager:—we have opened up this week with a thundering good show indored by the public in general. Our stage manager, Chas. Wilson, is giving the audience the show they want with a strong company. Our roster this week:—Tom Logan, nuff ced; The Wilons—Sketch artists; the incubators of merriment Ella Hoke, the pleasing soubrette; Stel la Taylor—the child wonder is a hit at each performance Willie Edwards, contortionist and slack wire walker has added a big improvement to his act doing magic. The Wilons send regards to Rusco & Holland's minstrels. Hello Pete Scott, how is Knoxville? boombsky don't do tricks with my dog. Hello Bartlett send me the news.
W. L. McMullen, the original Willie Green and uncle Eph, late of Morgan & Stewart's old plantation has been engaged as stage manager for Millioan's Old Plantation co., since July 6 and has been doing well. After six weeks in Pittsburg, Pa., we had a nice time in Terre Haute and Mrs W L McMullen made a hit in Birmingham, Ala. Last week as Clorinda Show. Mrs Mary Price is taking the South with "Emancipation Day". Kid Roy is still playing Aunt Dinah. Kid Fox is cleaning up for the South with his buck dancing. Look out for our new act "Midnight after Dark or papa at the Club". Regards to all friends.
Ernest Hogan and company in "The Missionary Man," a satirical exaggeration, in one act, by W. D Hall, are big favorites on the Polis circuit. The following is what the Bridgeport (Conn.) Standard says:
Ernest Hogan, called the "Unbleached American," made the greatest hit in the hit. He was supposed to be an automobile chauffeur. There was an explosion and he made his entrance tattered and torn with a steering wheel in one hand and a rubber tire in the other. When he got to sing the audience repeatedly re-called him and would not allow him to stop. When he invited the audience to join in a whistling chorus the gallery nearly blew the roof off. He was as ised in the sketch by Miss Mattle Wilkes, who, as Mrs. Angelica Scattergood added considerably to the success of the little comedy.
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Mobile, Ala, Special.—Dr C. L. Fisher, pastor of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, of Birmingham, Ala., preacbed the twelfth annual sermon of the Franklin-st. Baptist Church last Sunday. The occasion being Rev A. N. McEwen's twelfth year as pastor of the above church. The splendid choir of "Big Zion" A. M E. Zion Church furnished music for the occasion. Rev A. N. McEwen is loud in his praise for the loyal support his members have rendered him for the past twelve years.—The Gulf City cooks and waiter's entertainment at their hall, 607 Dauphen street, last Monday night. was a financial success. This organization has become the p u p ar organization of young people in the city. J P White, one of the oldest waiters in the city, was chairman of the invitation committee.
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In the June number of the Atlantic Monthly appears a well-written article on the "Negro in the Regular Army," by Oswald Garrison Villard. Many favorable comments have been made upon this article, because of its thoroughness fairness and scope. But in treating the subject it was only possible for the able writer to gener-
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vidual commaude, and it is of these that I shall attempt to elucidate as affects the command garrisoning Fort Harrison. Montana, which is located three miles from Helena. Montana's capital. The Fort is garrisoned by the headquar-
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ters, N. C. S., and band and companies B, C, and D, Twenty-fourth U. S. Infantry. Each of the above named
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organizations saw hard service both in Cuba and the Philippines, where they were conspicuous because of their courage and gallantry.
The officers, with the exception of the chaplain, are white, while the enlisted personnel, with the exception of the chief musician, are colored men. The maximum enlisted strength of a com-
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pany is sixty-five, while a band is allowed but twenty-eight men; though many of the army bands, as is the case with the Twenty fourth Infantry band, have a number of men attached for instruction, thus enabling them to have an instrumentation of forty to fifty pieces. With ample quarters, all
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modern conveniences and daily rehearsals it is, indeed, an easy matter for one possessing an aptitude for music to acquire an excellent practical and theoretical education in this profession. Young men possessing vim and ambition, by application to duty, soon ad-
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vance to the higher positions as they become skilled performers.
When located near a city, as is the Twenty-fourth infantry band, the outside engagements that an army band a afferget it opportunities for develop
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COMPANY "B." ment along musical lines, that are, indeed, exceptional. The revenues derived from outside
engagements are divided pro rata amongst the members of the band, thus enabling them to earn an amount often equal to or exceeding their pay. It may be added that during a part of the past summer the members of the Twenty-fourth Infantry band were thus doubling their pay. This, in addition to his pay, rations and clothing, with only
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It is generally admitted that the present band of the Twenty-fourth Infantry is far superior to any musical organization in the United States army; possessing a musical library valued at $5 000, which contains none but high class music. The superior excellence of the organization from a musical as well as
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soldierly point of view has been thoroughly voiced by both the press and general public where ever they have appeared. While in the Philippines they delighted thousands nightly with their matchless music on the Luetta.
[A group of men in uniform standing on a building steps].
Since taking station at this post the band has grown into popular favor with all classes. At a recent concert given
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at the Broadwater Natatorium in Helena the capacity of the street car company was exhausted in an attempt to handle the throng desiring to attend. Over three thousand people applauded the first number, and from that to the close of the program of twelve numbers there were from one to three encores to each number. The comments of the
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press of Helena upon the excellence of the program and also upon the general esteem in which the regiment, though composed of colored men, is held, attest the may compliments which have been showered upon them
At the present writing there are no vacancies in this matchless musical organization, though two will occur within the next few days by reason of the retirement from active service of two of the veterans after more than thirty
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years service. The pay of each of the above mentioned men, upon the retired list, will be $33 50 per month, thus enabling them to live comfortably the remainder of their days. The two vacancies thus created will furnish opportunities for two first-class musicians to complete the instrumentation.
Any duly qualified musician wishing to enlist for the band should communicate with the Chief Musician, band Twenty-fourth Infantry, Fort Barrison, Montana, who will gladly furnish any information that may be desired. It may not be amiss to say that much of
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the success of the band, from a financial point of view, has been due to the "strenuous" efforts of the Ajautant, Captain James A. Moss who has left nothing undone towards encouraging the individual members to attain the highest standard in their profession. Being constantly on the alert, and a manager of exceptional ability, he has turned hundreds of dollars into the coffees of the band, thus increasing each members pay to a very neat sum. In connection with the band an orchestra of twenty five pieces has been organized that will soon outstrip the band in popular favor with the lovers of dance music. During the approaching winter they will have but few idle moments owing to the large number of engagements booked, and the general demand for either the orchestra or the band.
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officers on duty at the post; a corner in the sergeant major's office. the band and companies A. B, C, and D.
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Gordon, the colored foot ball player of the Wabash (Ind ) College team, has resigned owing to the objection to his
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playing made by other clubs. Regard ing the matter he says:
"I have been thinking of this step ever since the first objection made by the Shortridge team and when Haover used the pretext of disliking to play against a colored man as an excuse for cancelling Saturday's game, I saw that there was going to be trouble here all the rest of the season. I know that if I should have played the boys would have stood by me and I appreciate it very much Rather than cause any more disturbance I think it best for all
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concerned that I give up my position on the varsity. I will continue to play on the se and team, however, and help the boys all I can in that way "
Gordon's action in resigning was eminently proper; he round that the first opposition to him by the Shortridge High School team was something more than a passing spasm. He has been determinedly and doggedly opposed, seemingly, with system, so that he had but one thing left to do if he were a man, and that was to resign.
The matter is but an incident in our
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racial life, such as we may expect and do have every day; it belongs to the social equality catalogue; pleasure not duty. Had his associates attempted to deny him the possibilities of education he would have been justified in sticking until ousted by sheer force of overpowing numbers, provided all requirements had been satisfied. But such was not the case and he had no moral right to stay to further stultify his manhood, or jeopardize the interest of his friends or be the means of inflaming racial passion.
There are those who will call his position weakness, and insist that he should have stuck as long as his own college gave him sympathy and support. But that is just where they are wrong. His own men honored and repected him, accorded him distinguished consideration, since it is no easy task to have the opportunity of shining on the "grid-iron;" it was up to him as to what to
do; his duty was plain. We doubt very much the possibility of any man taking on education in its best sense who will deliberately become a wall for a battering ram. Every individual susceptible to educational influences must be sensitive to a greater or less degree; it is an all around quality having no counter
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The race will appreciate when each member will be manly for the man, not selfish, but manly; kingly in the unit kingly in the aggregate. We want our race Gordonized not "humiliated; standing up for the individual.
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The Negro race must learn that respect only begets respect; aping gets nothing but contempt and contumely. True enough the race is dependent for means and favor, but the whites themselves prefer a noble acting, upright people, albeit humble, rather than a set of truckling, snuffing simians. Trying to break into the white man's affairs has been: the very means of cementing the very thing solidly against us. Policy in everything! And what race needs a campaign of policy, diplomacy more? Note the trivial assault on Washington; sans policy, sans sense, sans everything
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The Haitien government is taking more interest than ever before in industrial education. During the past thirty days quite a little colony of students have come to us from Haiti, one man sending two sons and a check for two thousand francs to cover their expenses. A budget has been introduced in the Haitien Congress for the purpose of providing money for the education regularly of a number of students at Tuskegee each year. One of the young men who has come to us, J. Em. Martinez, is quite proficient in French and will instruct any who are serious to take
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The North Carolina, Industrial, Association gave their Quarto Centennial Fair at Greensboro, N. C., Oct. 27 to 30 Five hundred dollars cash premium money was given away. The Fair was a success in every respect and marked the continued advancement of the Negro of that state
The Blind Institute, at Baton Rogue opened this session with thirty-five inmates. J. D. Brown, who has the contract to build the new am ex to the Blind Institute, states that the ground will be broken preparatory to beginning work on the building the early part of the next week.
Among the curious features of Chicago's centennial celebration is the alleged discovery that this is not the city's centennial at all. Monroe Nathan work a Negro student in the University of Chicago, in a thesis on Negro real estate holdings in Chicago puts forward the claim that the first settler was Jean Baptiste Point de Sable, a San Domingo Negro, who came into Illinois with the French settlers and built a log cabin on the north bank of the Chicago river in 1777, or twenty-six years before the arrival of John Kinzle's party.
The greatest colored composer is S. Coleridge Taylor, born Aug. 15, 1875 at London, Eng. The two great works composed by him are "Hiawatha," a cantata for soprano, tenor and baritone soil, and orchestra; and "Meg Blane," also a cantata. His "Hiawatha" has been produced several times in America
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The following address was delivered at a meeting in Osceola, Ark., of the Colored Teachers' Institute by D. E. Caldwell, M. D., and is herew published by request of a number of members of the institute:
"I have in my mind a man lying on the ground, mangled and lame. A man devoid of honor, an alien to virtue and to respectability, a stranger, sick and helpless and bleeding, he lay prostrate upon his filthy couch, covered with the mantle of ignorance and resting his head upon the pillow of superstition.
Then came along a friend, a good Samaritan, and conch him arise from his filthy conch, imbued his soul with honor, tangt him the lesson of virtue, clothed him with the mantle of respectability, placed in his hands the key of knowledge, presented to him the sword of power (because knowledge is always power). This friend with one stroke of the magic ward broke loose the chain of ignorance and riveted in his side the wings of self-reliance, and bade him sail the endless sea of time.
The man I have in mind arises, flutters his wings and launches, on uptown life's tempestuous sea. His friend calls him have and tells him that there is one more lesson I want to teach you. This friend whispers in his ear, the oracle of the gods, which reads like this: 'Hu-
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manly is the foundation of every virtue."
Again he launches out upon the broad sea of time. Following closely his hard learned lessons, he summons the forces of nature to his feast, he tunnels the mountains and converses with the lightning, builds his great cities, leads to victory mighty armies, both upon land and sea. Thus he finally reaches the topmost pinnacle of fame and bathe his feet in the clouds. The man of whom I speak is the world, and the
by some of our leading choral societies, among which are to be mentioned the Handel and Haydn Choral Society, of Boston, and the S. Coleridge Taylor Choral Society, of Washington, D, C.
Ben Michaels, George Dubery and Fred A. Rogers were arrested at the county fair Colfax, Wash., Oct. 17 on a charge of kidnaping and are at the county jail. They had a Negro boy, 14 years of age, disguised as a wild girl, and compelled him to eat mud. Rufus Stone, the boy's father, came from Spokane and charged the men with having kidnaped his son. The men claimed to have a wild girl captured in Cuba, whose chief diet was mud, and they were doing a good business when arrested.
Prof. W. H. Dammond, formerly teacher of mathematics at Wilberforce University, has invented a railroad signal that promises to be a great success. The Detroit papers speak in the highest terms of Dr. Dammond's invention. The Professor is now employed by the Michigan Central Railroad as assistant bridge engineer, a position which no other colored man in this country holds.
Miss Vanderzee, the young colored women from Lincoln that was educated by the club women of Nebraska in the Washington Training school to teach in the kindergartens of the South, recently received an appointment at Tuskegee, Ala.
friend to whom I refer is the teacher of the public school.
It is the common public school teacher that has made the crooked way straight and the rough way smooth to that beautiful land of civilization.
It is he who first taught the warrior patriotism and the statesman honesty, and the child virtue.
Sweep out-of existence the public school teacher and then expect civilization to advance?
You might as well blot out the sun from the universe and expect there to be light.
I honor the public school teacher again because he alone bears the burden of civilization in the heat of the day.
Talk about your great institutions of learning, your Wilberforce, your Shorter, your Tuskegee, your Lemon, your Cornell, your University of Virginia, your Yale and your Harvard, but long before the noble youth has been prepared for these institutions, his character has been formed, his ambitions moulded and inspired by the common country school teacher.
Did I say common? Can we call the architects of this universe common? Can we call the corner stone of our civilization common? Can we call the safe guards of our virtue and the promoters of our intelligence common? God in heaven forbid.
If possible let us select some place where all the great can assemble. If possible let us rend the veil between time and eternity and summons the soul from the spirit land into our conference. Form a committee of five and ask each one the source of his inspiration for greatness, and many of them would answer that it was not from the mansions fair of institutions of renown, but they would point them to an isolated spot, where once sat a little country log school house, that has been wiped away by the hand of time, they would carry you a little farther and point you to some unmarked grave, perhaps covered up in the weeds. It is the burial place of some faithful teacher, who has sown seed that will grow throughout eternity."—The Osmola Press.
Miss Parker of the dressmaking department in Agricultural and Mechanical College, Normal, Ala., is in Birmingham in charge of the Normal exhibits at the state fair. President Council continues to improve in health. The school is full of useful boys and girls. There is an unusual large attendance of boys which causes us to be hopeful.
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It will interest our friends to know that Mr. Isaac Fisher, principal of the Branch Normal College at Pine Bluff, Ark., has been unanimously re-elected by the state board of education for the ensuing year. Mr. Fisher has won his spurs in the school at Pine Bluff and has had to contend with many disadvantages. He has royally triumphed
however, over all opposition which he has had to meet. — Tuskegee Student.
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The Haitien government is taking more interest than ever before in industrial education. During the past thirty days quite a little colony of students have come to us from Haiti, one man sending two sons and a check for two thousand francs to cover their expenses. A budget has been introduced in the Haitien/Congress for the purpose of providing money for the education regularly of a number of students at Tuskegee each year. One of the young men who has come to us, J Em. Martinez, is quite proficient in French and will instruct any who are anxious to take lessons in this fascinating language. — Tuskegee Student.
Announcement Y. M. C. A. Annual Conference.
The 14th Annual Conference of Colored Young Men's Christian Associations of the United States will be held in Atlanta, Ga., November 27, 28, 29 and 30 and December 1st, 1903. Instead of the three or four sectional Conferences held in former years, one great conference will be held this year, and it is confidently expected that a large gathering of representative young men of the race will attend from cities and educational Institutions. There are now 103 Associations among colored men with a membership of more than 7,500. Nine of these Associations own buildings valued at $60,000,00, and all are doing a great work toward the uplift of the race. Among the well known leaders of the race who are to address the Conference are Rev. C. T. Walker, D. D., of New York City, Rev. P. J. Grinke, D. D., of Washington, D. C., Rev. M. C. B. Mason, D. D., of Cincinnati, Rev. E. W. D. Isaac, D. D., of Nashville, Tenn., Rev. M. W. Gilbert, D. D., of Benedict College, President R. R. Wright, Prof. W E B. DuBois, Ph. D., Rev J. W. E Bowen, D. D., Major R. R Moten and others. Reduced railroad rates have been granted. For particulars write W. A. Hunton, International Secretary, Atlanta, Ga., or J. E Mooreland, International Secretary, Washington, D. C.
Kalamazoo News.
Kalamazoo, Mich. Special.-F. M Hill was surprised Monday evening by his friends at his home in Parker street, it being his birthday. A good time was enjoyed by all present. Dainty refreshments were served. Mrs. T. V. Wright, State missionary, gave a grand sermon Sunday night at the A. M. E. church. Mrs. Wright needs to be congratulated upon the subject and the manner in which she treated it. The Celery City club met with Mrs. John Thurman Tuesday afternoon. The subject discussed was "Music in the home," which was ably handled by all members present. Mrs. Hedgebeth chairman. Miss Maggie Porter is now with the Fisk Jubilee Singers (the originals). The B. Y. P. U. and Sunday-school entertainment last. Wednesday evening was a decided success. Mr. Isaac Linard and Mrs. Della Pool were united in marriage Monday night by the Rev. Young. Mr. Linard was formerly of Ohio, and is one of Kalamazoo's prominent young men.
Cairo News Notes.
Cairo, Ill., Special — The Presbyterian Church, organized here, is meeting with much success. Gov. Yates spoke at the opera house last Monday night; there wasn't standing room. The Govonor is a deep thinker, and every word was to the point Mr. and Mrs John Dabney, of Paliff, Ill., were the guests of Mrs. Linsey, of Fourteenth street. Mrs. Lille Marshall is at home, after a long visit South. Mrs. Lizzie Howard, of Wickliff, Ky., is the guest of Mr. ard Mrs. N. Howard, Mr. M. Taylor, of Fortieth street, has purchased a beautiful home in Future City. Miss Savanah Henkins has returned home after visiting her sister, Miss Mollie Henkins. In the future Miss Rosa Freeman will collect for The Freeman. Please pay her promptly.
News in Brief.
Logansport, Indiana, Special.—Rev. H. Brewer is now located in the parsonage. The parsonage has been nicely arranged by the trustees, assisted by the ladies of the Sewing Circle. Rev Brewer has organized among the young people several societies which will increase a greater spirit to work. Miss Zella Waterman entertained a party of her friends in honor of her thirteenth birthday, a very nice time was bad. The Douglass Literary Society will soon be on foot. The Ladies' Sewing Circle met at the home of Miss Bell Wilson Wednesday. Mrs. Kate Turner, the wellknown hair dresses, is on the sick list.
In the Social Whirl.
St. Paul, Muni., Special—Mr. and Mrs. Berlio, 684 Wabash street, gave a delightful party on the 16th, in honor of their niece, Miss Myrtle Smith. The affair was the most enjoyable one ever given in the history of St Paul. The house and table were beautifully decorated, and the many guests were made happy with games and music.
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CITY AND SOCIETY BRIEF'S.
Mr. Thomas Pope spent Sunday in
Louisville.
Mrs. Eila Davis, of Bird street, is visit-
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Robert Johnson has returned from
French Lick, Ind.
Mrs. James A. Bryant and son, Raphael,
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East.
Mrs. James Stines is slightly improved at this writing from a recent severe illness.
The "W Y" Store for men's and boys' hats and caps 769 771 Massachusetts avenue.
B. T. Bagby, president of the Excelsior Club, of Anderson, was in the city Thursday.
Mrs. Ora Dunlap has returned from a visit to friends in Peru, Logansport and Noblesville.
Mrs. and Mrs. J. D. H. White returned Sunday from a visit to friends in Richmond, Ky.
Miss Maggie Price was the guest of her mother, Mrs. Hampton, in Ellisworth street, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Henderson have removed from 1207 North Sheffield avenue to 819 Athon street.
Mrs. Dr. D. H. Brown entertained her sister, Miss Flora M. Harper, of Terre Haute Normal School, Sunday.
Rev. F. Rice, pastor of the Evangelist Church, Cleveland, O., is in the city. He is here in the interest of his work.
Mrs. Sarah Epps, 941 Tremont avenue, is spending a fornight with her mother, Mrs Jane Miller, in Memphis, Teen.
When you are looking for stylish headwear and men's furnishings call at the "W Y" Store 769-771 Massachusetts avenue.
Miss Hallie Q Brown will appear in an excellent program, supported by able local talent, at Bethel Church November 12.h.
The rehearsals for the "Mitado" entertainment are progressing nicely under the careful direction of Prof. Fred Anderson.
The Presiding Elder's annual meeting of the Lexington Conference of the M E. Church was held in Covington, Ky., on the 28th.
Mrs. G. M. Reese and Mrs. Henry Philips entertained at whist Tuesday
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Rev. W. H. Chambers, pastor Jones Tabernacle, was called to Louisville Tuesday evening by the serious illness of his daughter, Mrs. Margaret Timberlake.
Miss Josephine Lincoln Shields, sister of Mrs. L. A. Blackwell, was married to Mr. Newton D. Combs, Tuesday evening, Oct. 20, at the Ninth Presbyterian church.
Miss Flora M. Harper, Euris Carr, Katie Price and Wm. Carr, associate students of Terre Haute Normal School, spent Sunday in the city with relatives and friends.
CORINTHIAN BAPTIST NOTES.
Rev. J. Franklin Walker pastor. Sunday-school 9 a.m.; preaching 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.; communion first Sunday each month.
To-morrow, at 10:45 o'clock, the bap.
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Mr. J. W. Holliman, and Mrs. Frankie Hodges, of the Parker House, were quietly married Tuesday evening at Bethel's parsonage, Rev. J. M. Townsend officiating.
Rev. W. H. Vaughn, of Covington, Ky., was in the city last Tuesday on his way from Chicago, where he had been assisting Rev. J. W. Robinson in his revival. He reports great success.
The home of Mrs. Mary Hawkins in North Missouri street was the scene of a very pleasant entertainment Saturday, October 24th, at which time Mrs. Hawkins entertained Mrs. J. Lytle and son, Mr. and Mrs John Jackson, and Mr. and Mrs John Willis.
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The Boston Market, 389 Indiana ave.,
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Call on Emanuel Williams for coal,
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Fred Williams for coal, wood, kindling and mill-wood, 1310 E. 16th street. Pnone old, 4069 main. Residence 1610 Martindale avenue.
Thompson's Lunch Room, 325 Indiana Ave., is the place for good big lunches and low prices. Everything in season. Good clean service.
For fine Sunday dinners, go to the Ladies' Exchange 534 Indiana avenue. Special dinners for that day at 25 cents, the best in the market. The best short-order service at all times. Carter and Alonzo Smith.
For fine service and the best in the market in season, go to the Parker House. The special Sunday dinners and suppers are 25c; week days $20o. Good lodging rooms, 321 W. Michigan street. Holliam and Reese.
L E & S E Hail, grocers 1601 Northwestern avenue. They carry a complete line of staple and fancy groceries, also fresh and smoked meats. Goods delivered to any part of the city. Telephone old 1756 main.
Troussers $5.00 and up; suits $20 00 and up at Chas. A. Parker, the tailor, 150 North Illinois street, Indianapolis, Ind., where he solicits your patronage Cleaning, dyeing and repairing a specialty. Chas. A. Park r was formerly with A. J. Treat & Son.
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Organization.
Mr. Henry A. Rogan went to Brazil Monday where there was a Chapter of Arch Masons and a Commandry of Knight Templars organized. This is the first subordinate organization under the Grand Commandery. W. H. H. Coleman, Lafayette, Grand High Priest; H. A. Rogan, Indianapolis, Grand Eminent Commander; W. H. Stewart Terre Hante, presided in the Royal Arch Many prominent persons were present.
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CORINTHIAN BAPTIST NOTES.
Rev. J. Franklin Walker pastor. Sunday-school 9 a. m.; preschool 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; communion first Sunday each month.
To-morrow, at 10:45 o'clock, the baptismal service will be held. At 8 p.m., there will be covenant meeting and communion service. A successful revival is now being closed. Rev. D. F Berry conducted the revival, and all who attended were benefitted
SIMPSON CHAPEL NOTES
Rev. W. H. Riley pastor; services 11 a. m. and 5 p. m.; Sunday School 9 a. m.
Last Sunday was "coal bucket" day and large audiences attended each service. The pastor preached both sermons and the collection amounted to $50. Tomorrow the services will be as usual, at which time Rev. Riley will speak, a. m., theme being "Wrestling Jacob" and in the evening "The New Creation."
Epworth League service at 7:15 p. m. will be under the careful direction of Mr. Stevenson, and the topic for discussion will be "The Study of Missions."
ALLEN CHAPEL NOTES.
Hours of service:—Sunday, 10:45 a. m.
preaching; 12 m., class; 2 p. m., Sunday
School; 7:30 p. m., preaching; class Tues-
day night; prayer meeting Thursday night;
teacher's meeting Friday night. Rev H. E.
Stewart, pastor, residence 1501 Cornell ave.
A large attendance at both services
last Sunday.
Old fashioned Methodist love feast on
Monday night. All are invited to this
service.
The officers and members will tender
the pastor and family a reception on
Tuesday night, November 3
The first quarterly meeting will be
held at the Chapel Sunday. Dr. James
Townsend will preach the communion
sermon at 3 p. m.
Steropiticon exhibition with hydro
oxogen light will be given at the Chapel
Monday night, November 9th, under
auspices of the stewardess.
Mr. P. M. Brewer went to Louisville Sunday, where he met his mother, Mrs. Harris, of Middlesborough, Ky., who returned with him to reside.
Miss Bertha Williams went last Monday to Greencastle, where it is hoped she will recuperate in health. Miss Williams will remain two weeks, the guest of Mrs. McCoy.
Rev. George A. Sissle attended the Presiding Eider's meeting, which convened at Covington the 28
Mr. E. P. Blakemore will open night classes in stenography, typewriting and commercial law, beginning Monday.
The Flanner Guild.
Because of the many who are interested in charity, but yet do not feel able to contribute largely the Flanner Guild management has arranged a series of entertainments, the patronage of which will enable the trustees to develop the work, and at the same time make the contributions light upon the public. The first of these entertainments will be given by the Delarte class, whose efforts did more toward the erection of the new building possibly than any other one agency. The second will be a Thanksgiving dinner served from 12 to 3 and a matinee from 3 to 5 in the concert hall, Thursday, Nov. 26 1903.
The public is cordially invited to as slist in making these benefits a financial power in the development of the institution. The Guild is arranging for its usual Sunday afternoon program, to which all are invited at 5 o'clock.
To the Public: You are invited to attend a grand musical entertainment given by the Taborian School at the Taborian Hall, 110 E. Washington St., Wednesday evening, November 18th, 1903. Admission 10c.
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Mr. and Mrs. Williams desire to thank all of their many kind friends for the sympathy and attention shown during the long illness and at the death of their beloved daughter. Adeline.
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150-154 E Market St.
The World
U. S. STEEL
It costs you only $248 interest to carry 100 shares preferred for one year. You can receive $100 in dividends, besides the profits of advance in price which should not be less than $20 per share amounting to 4 per cow to finance the deal. Do not to finance the deal. Do not to get our special letter and terms American Commission Co.. Incorporated CAP1 A $ 80,000 307-8-9 Kensington Building, Pittsburgh, P.
Suits From
Everything suitable for Xmas Presents.
Inspect our unredeemed pledges, where everything in Jewelry and can save you money.
M.
Money Advanced on Diamonds,
Watches, Jewelry, any
Artist, Artist of Value
Cloaks From
209 Massachusetts Ave.
Private Entrance.
108 East Court
Indianapolis, Ind
Walking Skirts
SANTAL-MIDY
Standard remedy for Gleet,
Gonorrhea and Runnings
IN 48 HOURS. Cures Kid-
ney and Bladder Troubles.
MIDY
Coal Is Going Down
now just as fast as wavers our wancourtc
it to your cellars,
but the prices are
going to go up.
Forewarned if
forearmed! Sdon't wait for cold
weather to catch
you unprepared.
COAT
Place your orders with Reed & Graham
The new coal firm, Cornell Ave. and 27th St.
Hay. grain and feed. Phone 6271 ew.
Works OLORED help exclusively.
WANTFD Young man de
sires position as
Book-keeper. Excellent accountant A No.
1 reference. Address, Smith, box 75, Smith
field, N C.
Cut Rate Market
SHIRTS—SHIRTS—SHIRTS
238 INDIANA AVE.
Rawitsch & Co.
MENS FURNISHERS
CLAYPOOL HOTEL
INDIANAPOLIS.
16 North Illinois Street.
TABLE
ESTABLISHED 1889)
We are the headquarters for Physicians' and Dentists'
A. R. HAINE, Prop.
and Office Coats
Mrs. Whitten Millnery
Barbers', Butchers', Watters', and Coo's coats and aprons. See us and get manufacturers' prices.
Childre 's School Hats 500 and 750
Misses and Ladies' trimmed Hats $1.98
and up. Retrimmed 25c.
206 Indiana Ave.
Phone 2561,
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
INDIANAPOLIS IND.
A. B. MEYER & CO.
have a large stock of coal:
Jackson from Ohio.
Cannel from Kentucky.
Kanawha from W. Va.
Linton No. 4 Vein semi Block.
Pure Gas House Coke.
YARDS ALL PARTS OF THE CITY.
Main Office 19 North Pennsylvania Street.
8 Trunk Phone Lines.
e, Indianapolis, Ind.,
date clothing. Over 500 patterns to
from the woolen mills. No old style
guarantee everything.
MER's
UCCESS"
REGISTERED.
ment
CURES
Tetter,
Ringworm,
Erysipelas,
Blackheads,
server and a guaranteed cure for Dandruff and
recommended by
TEPHARMACY
6c by mail 2c extra to cover cost of package
AND WOOD
lowest prices, Satisfaction
guaranteed.
JACKSON Co
RDS
CURES
Ringworm
Blackheads.
YARDS
550 W. McCarty Sts.
Winter Coats, Suits,
Skirts and Furs
Fashions latest tendencies
are all correctly reflected in
their superb gathering of winter frocks.
This offering is calculated
to attract your attention and
demonstrate the superiority of
this new collection.
1
BER LIME
Krauss Co.
Prompt Delivery.
Market and Missouri Streets.
It given away every month.
Come and ask us about it.
BUSKIRK
Dianapolis, Ind.
FREE PICTURE.
Ore 16x20 crayon, postil or water color
Enlargement, sent to you without frame
free. Send stamp for particulars
SPRIN$FIELD FORTEAIT CO.,
BLACK SKIN REMOVER
REGISTERED
PATENT OFFICE
U.S.
BEFORE AFTER
A Wonderful Face Bleach
AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER.
both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. Guaranteed to do what we say and to be the "best in the world." One box is all that is required if use is directed.
A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH
A PEACH-LIKE complexion obtained if used directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person four or five shades lighter, and a miniature person perfectly white. In forty-eight hours shades skin be noticeable. It does not turn the skin in spots. It makes a beautiful beautiful without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples onumps or black heads, making the skin very soft and smooth. Small pox pits, tan, liver spots or brown spots. Will remove the color you wish, stop using the preparation.
THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER
that goes in every one dollar box is enough to make anyone's hair grow long and straight, and keeps it from falling out. Highly perfumed and makes the hair soft and easy to comb. Many of our customers say one of our dollar boxes is worth ten dollars, yet we sell it for one dollar a box. THE NO-SMELL thrown in free. Any person sending us one dollar in a letter of Post-Office money order, express money order or registered letter, we will send it through the mail postage prepaid; or if you want it sent C. O. B. it will come by express, 25c. extra. In case we have to send it we claim we will return the money or send a box free of charge. Packed so that no one will know contents except receiver.
CRANE AND CO.
122 west Broad Street
RICHMOND, VA.