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Advertisers in THE FREEMAN Want Your Trade. Give it to Them. THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XVII. NUMBER 5. CHURCH POLITICS WISPERINGS HEARD DURING SESSIONS OF BISHOP'S COUNCIL REFORMS THAT WILL BE URGED t Chicago and St. Louis-A. M. E. Laity After New Honors-Getting the Situation in Shape for Prompt Dispatch of Business. (By Our Special Staff Correspondent.) Cumulative interest hovers about the meeting of the General Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church set for May in the city of Chicago. Well may a race organization arrest attention throughout the world that embraces a membership of 800,000, and directly influences a following of 2,000,000 souls. In addition to 6,000 church properties in America, valued at 800,000,000, it has missionary stations reaching out into West and South Africa, Bermuda, Barbados, Demerara, Cuba, San Domingo, Haiti, Hawaii and the Philippines. In the Sunday Schools are 400,000 children, and the corporation controls several strongly edited newspapers and a magazine. Such an organization, conducted on systematic lines by an episcopal bench of thirteen bishops, nine general officers and over five thousand ordained ministers and handling stupendous sums of money annually for the promotion of its work in morals and education demonstrates beyond cavil that the Negro is capable of self government and possesses elements of character that make for the highest civilization. This church is more and more deeply impressing itself upon the Powers of the earth as a potent agency in solving the much mooted race problem. The executive session of the Bishop's Council this week at Mobile, Ala., brings fresh to the public mind the important issues that will come before the many more than four hundred delegates who will deliberate at Chicago. The bishops may not always control the action of the body on starkly contested policies, but their counsel is worth much, and what they mutually agree upon at this stage of the proceedings is entitled to every respectful consideration. It is not our province to forestall the decisions reached by the prelates assembled, but from a most authoritative source we have cleaned a number of points that come up for settlement, and will give the public the benefit of the information, which it can swallow with as many grains of salt as the law or personal inclination allows. It is generally asserted that the bench, on the surface, is opposed to the election of more than one bishop—he to fill the vacancy created by the death of Bishop Moore early in the quadrennium, but our informant states that this attitude is likely to change shortly after the convention gathers and the chances of individual favorites have been carefully canvassed. When the large assortment of bishopic timber is unloaded before the delegates and it is found that certain interests must be taken care of the spirit of economy and retrenchment fades into thin air, and bench, pulpit and few find themselves whirled into a vortex of "claims," to which they must bow in acquiescence. This is oftrepeated history, and this year is not apt to offer an exception. It is highly probable then that not fewer than three bishops will be chosen, the increase being warranted by the extension of the work and the alarmingly feeble condition of at least two members of the present bench. Dr. H. T. Johnson is picked for an easy winner, because of splendid abilities that may now be opportunely rewarded, and for the further reason that it has been practically decided to effect a sample reorganization of the publishing house. Following him will come, formidably backed, Drs. J. M. Conner, H. B. Parks, J. M. Townsend, Joshna Jones, T. Wellington Henderson and others. The field is an open one, and no combination yet made seems to guarantee a successful finish. No race in recent years has put the wise at sea. --- That monument of shrewdness, Dr. E. W. Lampton, could be elected to the bench by raising his hand, but he is said to be contented to wait until 1908, accepting instead a full term as financial secretary. Dr. Lampton is hand-cuffed, however, and if things look propitions there is no telling but that his hand may go up. Prof. W. T. Kealing, the capable editor of the Review; Prof. John R. Hawkins, the energetic secretary of education; and Rev. B. W. Watson, the singing head of the Church Extension Board, will remain where they are. Rev. W. D. Chappelle, Secretary of the Sunday School Union, is being bitterly opposed by a strong element in the church, and will be compelled to fight for his official life. There are several aggressive candidates for the place, with that excellent young business man and practical printer, Ira T. Bryant, in the lead, dying the banner of: "No Children's Day Money Needed for This Department" if he is chosen. Rev. J. A. Jones seems to have the editorship of the Southern Christian Recorder safely "tagged," and in case Dr. Parks "goes up" Rev. John F. Hurst, of the Baltimore Conference, will be urged as his successor. It is expected that the Preacher's Aid Work, carried on so well by Dr. J. T. Jenifer, and the Allen Endeavor movement, given a positive impetus by Rev. B. W. Arnett, Jr., will be developed into full-fledged departments of the church and given a permanent recognition in the general officers' class. Dr. Jenifer will probably be continued in his place but it is not believed that Mr. Arnett will stand for re-election, as he has expressed a desire to resume regular pastoral work. It is understood that Rev. J. M. Henderson can have the Allen organization if he is willing to take it. The "special African bishop" foolishness has been exposed, and if not killed outright it is badly "soothed." --- This brings us down to the biggest bone of contention that the conference will be called upon to settle according to our informant, and that is the rehabilitation of the publishing house at Philadelphia. The business does not pay, and the problem that must be faced is to find out why its operations show a deficit, and how it can be made to yield a revenue that will be a help instead of a drag to the church. Those best posted say that the fault does not lie with the men at the helm, for it is agreed that Drs. Johnson and Collett are both earnest in their effort to serve the church. The trouble they say lies in the system, and that must be changed before any improvement can be effected. As human nature is at present constituted with its ambitions and conflicting interests no two ministers, each aiming at that precious goal, the bishopric, can succeed as editor and business manager of the Christian Recorder. They are bound to work at cross purposes where unity is absolutely essential to prosperity—and the result is a continuous failure. The reformers are contending, with much force, that a layman should be tried in one or both of these positions—in the business side preterably, if but one minister is to be relieved. A layman as business manager would or could have one ambition—to build up as profitable a business as possible, in order to retain his place and to earn an occasional increase in salary. A good man once secured could be kept year in and year out, and become an indispensable adjunct to the executive, branch of the connection. A preacher at the editorial desk and a layman at the manager's table would co operate heartily, being in neither's way, and the present friction that is said to be eating the life out of the concern would be reduced to a minimum. The Recorder, it is contended, should be brought more closely in touch with the actual needs of the connection, and live, up-to-date matter from ecclesiastical authorities take the place of the unspeakable "plate" and dead advertisements that now encumber its columns. A new outfit of type and presses, modern methods in printing and binding, and prompt dispatch of jobs undertaken, as well as regular payment of employee's wages, are some of the returns said to have been debated at the Bishop's Council. A hasty glance over the field indicates a favorable sentiment for Rev. Reverdy C. Banson for the editorship. The selection of a layman, if such should be decided upon, might not be an easy task. In the first place a berth would have to be found for Rev. J. H. Collett, as he has labored too hard to be pushed into the cold. The ministerial contingent who fear the encreachments of the laity upon their sacred preserves would have to be placed. For their benefit the reorganizers point out that the North has no lay officials, while the Southwest and Southeast are now represented, with a strong fighting chance for another in the middle. The Northern laity ought to be conceded a general office, they argue, and the opportunity now comes in the shape of the business management of the "book concern," where such a change would insure to the advantage of the church, and offers a location emerently suited to a Northern man. The promoters of this idea are difficult about pressing persons at this time. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6. 1904. 2 feeling that the principle at stake is paramount to individual aspirations, but a leading churchman, who keeps his ear close to the ground, hints that of all the rich material available no one would come nearer the mark desired in talent, address, business tact and national acceptability than Mr. Henry Y. Arnett, of Ohio, who is now showing his superb mettle in a brilliant campaign as financial agent of Wilberforce University. These are a few of things that were whispered on the streets of Mobile during this week's session of the Bishop's Council. May they not be strains that indicate the direction in which the general conference wind is blowing. --- Those who follow the trend of thought in the A. M. E. Zion connection are of the opinion that the issues to be presented to the general conference at St. Louis are also about made up. It is practically conceded that two bishops will be elected and that they will be Rev. J. S. Caldwell and Rev. J. W. Smith. For the positions of general steward and editor of Star of Zion to be vacated by them—assuming, of course, that they are promoted—there will be a spirited contest. Rev. Geo. L. Blackwell looms up large for steward, but close in his wake are Revs. Simmons, Weatington, Petty and several others. For editor of the Star, Rev. George C. Clement, of Louisville, has as good a chance as anybody, but the claims of Revs. J. Harvey Anderson, W. H. Davenport, B. J. Bolding and W. H. Marshall will not be overlooked. A secretary of missions will be provided for, with Rev. E. D. W. Jones as a warm favorite for the place. Some argue that an energetic and resourceful woman would fit in nicely this work, and suggest Mary. E. W. a most available candidate. Rev. W. H. Chambers, who got in the bishopric race a trifle late may be offered the general secretaryship as a consolation prize until arrangements can be perfected for something better in 1908. The other officers will remain about as they now stand. The financial system will undergo some radical changes, and it is likely that the individual assessment for the general fund will be made $1.00 per year throughout the connection. There is little chance for organic union with the C. M. E. Church this year, and the matter will, doubtless, remain in the hands of the present or another joint commission for action in 1908. The outlook for a splendid conference, as St. Louis will be the center of attraction for all American eyes after May 1. The bishops of this connection also had NORD ALEX, PRESIDENT REPUBLIC OF HAITI para- head- se to ater- their heads together last week at Newbern, N. C., and they are said to have agreed up- on a plan of action that will result in great things for the cause of Zion. paras us. that Good works are bound to pay in the long run. The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute has this year the largest enrollment in its history. The students in all the departments number 1704, and others are coming in almost daily. New dormitories are being opened as rapidly as completed, thus enlarging the accommodations from time to time. The number of officers, teachers, clerks and assistants has reached the phenominal number of 151, making a total of 1855 persons directly connected with the institution. Interest grows in the coming Tuskegee Negro Conference which begins on the 17th of this month. The commencement program is now taking definite shape. It is pleasing to note that Bishop C. B Galloway, of the M. E. Church, South, has consented to preach the baccalaureate sermon Sunday, May 22, and that Mr. J. E Bush, a leading business factor of Arkansas, has been secured to deliver the annual commencement address. Tuskegee's lucky star is certainly in the assentant this year. A philosopher has said that it is exceedingly easy to forgive another fellow's enemies. We constantly advise A not to notice the puerile flings of B, and are urged to put him to shame by our exhibition of broad generosity and superlative dignity, yet we fly up like an enraged tiger when the smallest stone is hurled at our heads. Be that as it may, we are glad that Editor T. Thomas Fortune has concluded to ignore the dirty mouthings of those sap-headed imbeciles over in the Philippines who hounded him and hampered his efforts during his recent official sojourn, and who have been snapping at his shins ever since his return. They can do Mr Fortune no injury on this side of the water, where his eminent services in behalf of civil liberty and protection of an oppressed people, are known and gratefully appreciated. He needs no defense at our hands, and his own time is too precious to waste in a war of words with a set of pigmies whose names will not survive the generation in which they are suffered to live. Mr. Fortune's record as an envoy of the government to the Philippines requires neither explanation nor apology. It is entirely satisfactory to every right minded American, and deserving of nothing but praise. We take in the whole circumstance a very large share of pardonable race pride, because he is one of us. Mr. Fortune is all right, and we hope that this nation will soon have other high and responsible missions to place in his worthy care. SHARPS AND FLATS: Arthur Barclay, a native of Barbados, is the new president of the Republic of Liberia. There is hope that Kentucky will refuse to be the tail to the Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama disfranchisement kite. The open shop will give the Negro workman a man's chance to earn his bread. We are against the labor unions that are against us. We shall be satisfied to have the supreme court of the United States unanimously agree to hand down any decision on the Negro suffrage cases that Justice M. Harlan may write. The A. M. E. Zion connection, through Drs J. S. Caldwell, G. L. Blackwell and W. H. Coffey, has purchased a $5,000 building in Philadelphia for use as the financial headquarters of the church. The Negro and the Jew have a cause in common. Persecution naturally forges a bond of sympathy. The former, however, can learn much of the latter in thrift, industry and business development. The next time Lawyer E. H. Morris feels moved to attempt to enlighten a Washington audience he might prepare a philosophical dissertation on "The Age of Anne," or offer a solution to the riddle "Why is Chicago Called the Windy City?" Rector Owen Meredith Waller, himself an alumnus of Oxford England, very pertinently calls attention to the scollarships offered to American boys by the late Ceol Rhodes, and urges the bright young Negro students at Harvard, Yale, Dartmouth and other banner colleges to "go in" for them. This is sound advise. Now that Bishops Coppin and Derrick have returned to this country, with the Atrican field thoroughly surveyed, we may expect to "get down to brass tacks" on the special bishop business. Rev. Jay Albert Johnson determined not to lose a point in the game, was "Johnny on the spot," corraling the distinguished prelates at the dock in New York. Our much admired fellow craftman, John Edward Bruce, is on the anxious seat to know to what source he is indebted for a word of cheer. Never mind, Mr. Bruce. In this day when bouquets of praise are so few and far between, jugglers don't lose any sleep over the absence of a card attachment or loss of tradesman's price quotation. It is not a good general policy to lock a gift horse in the mouth. R. W. THOMPSON. LIGHT FROM ABROAD PROFOUND THANKS RETURNED LEADERS OF A. M. E. CHURCH. Harmony, Peace, Intellectual and Moral Development Demand a Uniting of Forces-The Haitian Republic's Leader Writes. Nord Alexis, the President of the Republic of Haiti, returns his most profound thanks to the Bishops of the A.M. E. Church for the address of felicitations which they have sent him by the very honorable and Rt. Rev. C. S. Smith, on the occasion of the Centenary of Haitian Independence. He is particularly touched by the testimony of high sympathy which they have tendered him and which he will always endeavor to justify in the exercise of the high functions which have been entrusted to him, by the authorized representatives of the nation. The Haitian government and the national opinion have not been troubled more than they should be, because of the false reports systematically hostile made concerning our country by Mr. Wm. Pickens in his discourse delivered at Yale University last June. They knew well that the action of this bewildered congener of theirs is entirely isolated and that he has been disapproved in the most formal manner by the great majority of the black portion of the people of the United States of America. It could not be otherwise. The solidarity of race remains indestructible among the groups of the Black Race found upon the face of the globe. This solidarity is necessary for if the foolish prejudice of race is somewhat attenuated by the progress of universal education and by the triumph of the humane principles of the contemporaneous civilization, it still exists in the order of social relations. It is therefore necessary that all our active force unite for the conquest of the future, and that we should harmonize our efforts in view of our most complete intellectual and moral development. One hundred years have passed by since our immortal sires proclaimed the political independence of this country, after years of heroic and bloody struggles for liberty. If it is true that this first period of our history has been often agitated by political and social convulsions which have not allowed us to realize progressive enterprise, it would be false to pretend on that account we are returning to the darkness of former days abolished long ago. In the course of this century the institutions essential to a state such as the family the right of property and religion have been undoubtedly formed and developed among us, perhaps with more rapidity than anywhere else. And if the economical movement is slow, if we are still waiting for a serious organization of national labor, the causes are internal vices of an original source, which the country feels and knows very well, and it is precisely because our country knows the evil from which it is suffering that it will be cured. For already we see clearly symptoms of ameliorations in spite of our sufferings. And when after the civic commemoration of our glorious national independence we shall have turned our faces towards the great American power, to seek from her capitalists financial aid which is indispeusable for our progress in civilization, we firmly hope that this help shall not be denied us; but that it will render certain, in the near future, our definitive evolution in economical transformation and moral improvement. It is perfectly agreeable to the government of the Republic of Haiti to recognize that the banner of the A.M. E. Church was the CONTINUED ON PAGE 5: NEW FREE RECEIPT CURES WEAK MEN New Improved Method That Cures All Nervous Diseases That Exhaust The Vital Powers of Men---Gives The Vigor and Inclination of 25 to Men of 65 and Cures Permanently. The Full Receipt, Full Directions and Descriptive Book Free---Send Address Today. 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Many have been lead into error concerning the basic principle of African Methodism, as an independent movement by the often repeated but entirely false story that Richard Allen organized an independent society because he was pulled from his knees during prayer at St. George's Church, Philadelphia. Why such a mistaken story has been repeated year after year is not easy to understand. If Richard Allen can be taken as authority, not a hand was laid upon him and he did not start his society because of spite or resentment, but because he had come to the definite conclusion that his race could be best served by having a place of worship in which prejudice could not deprive any man of his rights to recognition as a man. Blohard Allen was not subjected to personal insult, but some of his friends were and he became their champion, and that is the spirit of African Methodism until this day; it is the champion of the weak. It only costs twenty-five cents to secure the life of Allen, written by himself, and it is a shame that so many continue ignorant of the true origin of the A. M. E. Church. In the time when a Negro in America had no status as a citizen and was not respected as a man Blohard Allen claimed for the Negro the right to be regarded and treated as a man, and upon this principle founded his society. Since then America has so emanded its constitution as to fully recognize the very truth which Allen asserted in the dark days of 1787. A THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Just now there is a movement on foot to teach the Negro to be contented with something less than what the law has given to him. Should the church which Allen founded lend its aid to help such a movement then may it be said that the boldest and foremost clubel's garrison has yielded to the foes of Negro manhood. If it was because Dr. H. T. Johnson entered the courts to establish his right to eat in a Pullman dining car that Negroes are from now on to be excluded; then what better reason could exist for either continuing him in his office as editor of the Christian Recorder, or else, should there be an opening, making him a bishop so as to have a man in a prominent place who will keep up the contention for the rights of the Negro. If it be true that certain white men have started a movement to crush out all Negroes who will not yield to the demand of race prejudice, does it follow that the A. M. E. Church should become their tool? Suppose the Doctor does refuse to stay when assigned to common quarters at conferences, and suppose that he does refuse to share a towel in common with several others, is there no place in the church for a man of refined tastes and habits? Being a bishop would not add to his refinement, but would only give him more power to teach the lessons. There is no wisdom in mincing matters or evading facts. The race in America, the islands and all civilized parts of Africa is a mixed race. There is a latent color prejudice within the race, and the mixture of blood is so extensive that the calling forth of color prejudice will evoke a disrupting force that will reach almost every family circle and every part of the race. It would set the race to internal wranglings that would retard its progress for centuries. Yet, in order to further a personal ambition, Dr. Chappelle, who is in charge of the Sunday School Union, and who has the funds of that department at his disposal, runs a paper called the "Monitor," and claiming to be the official organ of the Sunday School Union, and in that paper he publishes articles that make the most powerful appeal that could be made to evoke the color prejudice of the people of the A. M. E. Church. It is not an appeal of mixed bloods against unmixed but just the reverse. How many families would remain intact and how long would the churches continue if the mixed and unmixed bloods should get to fighting? Can any man who seeks to provok such contention be a friend of the church or the race? It has already come to pass that a man of the church who does not happen to be a pure blooded. Negro would scarcely dare to refuse to eat the spitite of a full blood for fear of having his refusal attributed to color prejudices and all manner of injustices heaped upon him. It is the hope of Chappelle that by evoking strong feeling on the color question that men who are mixed blooded will have to "toeady" to him to avoid persecution, and that men who are not mixed will rally to him in resentment of the insult which he falsely pretends is being forced upon him. Does the exposure of his treatment of Widow Hubbard make him become any the less heinous because he is only slightly mixed in his blood? African Methodism is a standing protest against the color line, and he is a false and bastard son of Allen who tries to raise color prejudice. While president of Allen University Chappelle said in public that the face that shows the mixture of blood is a badge of shame. Think of it! He did not remain president long after that. What is the difference between a slight mixture, half and half or one-sixteenth? Why not silence the men who drag this deadly thing into the arena simply to serve personal ends without care for the disaster they are about to bring? Elect Dr. H. T. Johnson, he is only slightly mixed and yet has all of the aristocratic tastes of the white man, and has the courage to assert them. A gentleman with faults is still much the superior of a ruffian with vices. Why hand the church over to ruffians, let them be of any color, why not seek christian gentlemen without regard to their color? J. M. HENDERSON. A THRIVING CENTER Miss Hart's Harp Recital-Personal and Local Mention. Trenton, N. J., Special—As a means of diversion, if not of interest to your readers, I offer a few items from the capital of the Mosquito State. We are so far away from the Hoosier State it would be difficult to interest any one over there in what is going on out this way, and yet there is such a State as New Jersey and such a city as Trenton, and while we of Trenton cannot boast of as large a population as Indianapolis we can, in the proper season of the year, boast of as many mosquitoes as the best of them, and for the last few weeks we can boast of as much zero weather and as good sleighing as most of them. Indeed, we would conclude when shivering in the cold with the thermometer down to fifteen below zero, and in some nearby places as low as twenty-three, that the mosquitoes would never return, but the legislature of this state, which is now in session will probably appropriate several thousands of dollars to perpetuate the scientific war of extermination upon these very sociable patrons of our summer resorts. Trenton has a total population of 80,000, including a colored population of about 4,000. It is a great manufacturing center; the great Roebling Steel and Wire Works being located here, also extensive pottery manufacturing, and other important branches of manufactured products in great demand throughout the country do a thriving business here. These, of course, employ a great many men, and in consequence this is quite a busy little city. We have four colored churches and one colored school, one colored physician, two lawyers and one undertaker. The State Normal School is located here, which brings quite a number of students from all over the state. Among those this year we have several colored. We, as a rule, graduate from two to six colored from this school each year. Misses Mary Dickerson and Jessie Wormley, teachers in the colored Normal in Washington, D. C., who have recently been visiting the Normal Schools in Baltimore, New York, Philadelphia and Wilmington, visited also the Normal School in this city. While here they were entertained by Rev. R. French Hurley, pastor of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church. One of the most interesting events that has taken place among the colored people of this city for a long time was a harp recital given in Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church by Miss Myrtle Hart recently. This was a grand success in every respect, and as for Miss Hart, she simply took the people by storm. It was the largest audience ever brought together in this church and no audience ever departed from an entertainment more delighted. Miss Hart covered herself with glory, and thoroughly demonstrated her right to shine as one of the brightest stars in the constantly increasing constellation of real representatives of fine art among the race May her star never set. A splendid feature of the recital was the singing of "Judith" by Miss Ersylena Corse, of Millville, N. J., one of our students at the State Normal. Another happy event for this city was the visit of and lecture by our distinguished friend Rt. Rev. Abram Grant, D. D., of Indianapolis, on January 11. His subject was "Unsolved Problems Before the American People." and well did he handle his subject. The audience was large, and the good Bishop had his hearers absolutely at his command. He is very popular in this part of the country and is always welcome. We have occasional evidences of a "race problem" out this way, and the indications are that the evidence of the existence of such a problem will become not only more apparent but more frequent. On this thought I will be pleased to write more at length later. R. FRENCH HURLEY. COLORED PEOPLE is the title of a book to be published in three or more large octavo volumes of from 600 to 700 pages each. It will contain the literature of many, and the cut and biographical sketch of all colored men and their wives who may be classed under any of the following heads: Bank Officials, Druggists, Judges, Massagers, Army Officers, Authors, Publishers, Electrolutans, Real Estate Men, Clerks in stores, Navy Officers, Poets, Job Printers, Noted Singers, Propriators of Barberskops, Grocers, Street Car Motermen, Street Car Constructors, Jigarmakers, Blacksmiths, Firemen, Stonecutters, Transfermen, Decorators, Fruittiers, Gardners, House painters, College Professors, Teachers, Attorneys, Dentists, Magistrates, Trained Nurses, Malta Officers, Artists, Engravers, Actors, Inventors, Clerks in offices, Bishops, Photographers, Book keepers, Actresses, Musicians, Clothiers, Jewelers, Drummers, Plasterers, Carpenters, Builders, Hotel keepers, Moulders, Farmers Fruit raisers, Fishermen, Typeetters, College graduates, High School graduates, etc, Payslants. Congressmen, chropodist, county office holders, missionaries, draughtens, stenographers, elocutionists, music teachers, ministers, editors, typewriters, pantom inists, plumbers, manufacturers of tobacco, manufacturers of vehicles, manufacturers of shoes, policemen, masons, restaurant men, paper hangers, planters, dairy men, sign painters, college officials, high-school principals. We want every colored person engaged in any of the above named pursuits or any other trade or profession or who may have made marked success in any commendable vocation to send us his or her name and a short biographical sketch. Send us also the names and biographical sketches of all persons you may have known who are deceased, when living, were classed under any of the above heads. We want everybody properly represented. One volume will be made up almost entirely of discussions of "The State of Colored People." by the most prominent and learned men obtainable among both white and colored people. Another volume will contain several hundred cuts of city and country homes, opera houses, colleges, hospitals, sanitariums, bank buildings, publishing houses, etc. The prime object of publishing this book is to benefit our people by letting, not only white people, but ourselves know what we are doing. We want to get as many as possible of the books into public places like hotel lobbies, waiting rooms to offices, etc. In order to keep the price of cuts and of the books within the reach of all who should be represented we will have to depend largely upon the people to send in such names and data as we require. We want one representative in every large city, however. We want your name, don't let modesty prevent you from sending it. Send your names and addresses to day to WESLEY ROBBINS M D, Rooms 100, 101 Paterson Blk, FLINT, MICH MADAM McNAIRDEE-MOORE M. H. A. B. KEEPORT & CO. 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DEALERS IN IT CANNOT FAIL Black-No-More has been tried on all shades of color, from blotch white to mahogany black—it has proved equally effective in every case. Colored people are made white for life, the changes permanent and speedy, and without pain, inconvenience or danger. Removes freckles, tan both patches and similar blemishes from white people—and seeps them removed. Price $2, by express prepaid on receipt of price. THE WAITER for THE W Edited By W. FORREST COZART. Mr. Taylor, headwaiter at the Leland Hotel, Springfield, Ill., tendered his resignation Jan. 7th and left for the Crescent Hotel at Eureka, Ark. A colored servant must be at least 25 per cent better than a white servant in order to receive half as much credit and consideration as the white servant. Mr. Alfred Connell, one of Philadelphia's oldest caterers, died in that city recently. Mr Connell was for years the leading colored caterer of Philadelphia. Mr. Frank Dixon, the well-known chef at McGowan's restaurant, Philadelphia. Pa., died in that city of blood poison recently. Mr. Dixon was in Mr. McGowan's employ for twenty years. Thomas J. Simons, the well-known headwaiter of Ashville, N. C., is now in charge of the Indian River Hotel at Rockledge, Fla. Mr. Simons is a member of the Head and Sidewalters' National Association The Leland, Springfield, Ill., cafe has been lengthened and presents quite a beautiful scene. Mr. E B Smith, the headwaiter, is making quite an enviable reputation and is greatly liked by his colleagues. J. W. Young, formerly headwaiter at the Leland Hotel, Springfield, Ill., and for several months proprietor of a very up-to-date restaurant, has gone out of business. All the boys are anxious to see Mr. Young accept the headwaitership again. The waiters at Green's Hotel, Philadelphia, will give a concert and reception at Music Hall. Feb 11th. The officers are W. F. Malson, president; W. B. Burrell, first vice-president; F. Johnson, second vice-president; I. W. Underhill, financial secretary; G. H. Harper, recording secretary; J. R. Underhill, chairman entertainment committee. The Public Waiters' Association of Philadelphia will give their first annual reception at Natatorium Hall, Feb 10. The officers are W. E. Johnson, president; George W. Cook, vice president; S. Townsend, corresponding secretary; C. C. America, financial secretary. The committee of arrangements consists of 1871 MUZZER'S BARTH 1871 URE R. MILTON & WALTER & WESTERN, PA ADE BOURBON DE LA CASA Bourbon ROSENBAUM BROS. Distributing Agents of U.S. Main Office and Warerooms LOUISVILLE, KY. O. Jackson, C. America, L. Jenkins, W. Still, D. Oliver, W. H. Johnson, S. Townsend, J. D. Gibson, S. Enty and W. H. Doner. "Mr. S. A. Ware, headwaiter at the 'City inn' hotel, is our general agent, and he is a hustler from away back. Give him a year's subscription and you will help make the Union more news. Mr. Ware is a student of Roger Williams University, and promises to be one the race's representatives"—Negro Union, South Pittsburg, Tenn., June 4, 1887. (Dr. S. A. Ware is now one of the leading physicians and surgeons of Springgeld, Ill. The above publication was edited by the editor of this department. Editor Hotel World—Dear Sir: In way of emphasis I want to repeat what Editow Well says about "that journal being edited by a careful observer and one who knows." You might be surprised to have me tell you that several times within a week or two I have heard reference made to your recent article relating to the "gentleman of color" and his whisk broom, or how he compels one to eat the filth of a Pullman car every time the train stops. On several occasions since that article was printed I have heard some irritated traveler remark that "That porter ought to have a copy of that article." There are a thousand and one things encountered by the traveling public in Pullman cars, hotels, etc., that need changing, and a hint now and then from the columns of the Hotel World has its effect. Keep up your good work, Bro. Bohn, and you will earn the everlasting gratitude of the hotel and travelling fraternity. LEE W. FOSTER The article referred to was contributed to the World and not written by the publishers as the publishers are and always have been true friends of the colored people, and especially waiters. There is a certain class of men (of whom Mr. L. W. Foster is not an exception) that never misses an opportunity to condemn any and everything that is of interest to the "gentleman of color." A banquet was tendered E. H. Morris of Chicago by a fe Washington politicians recently. While in Washington Mr. Morris addressed the literary at Bethel A. M. E. church. Mr. Morris chose as his theme "Shams," and with all the art of his profession he gradually worked his audience up to much enthusiasm and then he adroitly attempted to class Dr. Booker T. Washington in the category of "Shams" and also tried to make the audience believe that Dr. Washington and his teachings were responsible for race hatred and the many lynchings by the whites. Mr. Morris reckoned without his host, however, as the audience was too intelligent to believe such bosh. It is an everlasting shame upon the reputation of a lawyer of Mr. Morris' standing to sink to the depth of misrepresentation in order to try to mar the progress and reputation of the race's greatest leader. We fall to see how E. H. Morris has the nerve to make such statements. What has Morris ever done for his race that he may point an accusing finger at Dr. Washington. Where Dr. Washington has had one opportunity to accomplish something for his race Mr. Morris has had a thousand. While Mr. Washington has been compelled to fight his battles alone Mr. Morris has had the backing of a powerful secret order and its two million dollars of property. Mr. Morris is and has been a member of the Illinois Legislature two or three times. What laws has he caused to be enacted for the protection of his race? The Illinois Central railroad is running Jim crow cars in the State. Why can't Morris do as Hon. H. C. Smith of Ohio did? One colored teacher has been lynched and burned at Belleville Ill. What has Morris said or done about it? Another colored man was killed and burned in the Danville riot, and still another lynched in the same section, and what has Morris as a great lawyer, politician, member of the legislature and a critic of his superior (Dr. Washington) done to protect the race in its rights? In his greed to amass a fortune of the worldly goods Mr. Morris has proven a success, but as a race leader and philanthropist he is a failure. He has been weighed and found shy of the goods that make race leaders. Indeed, it seems to us that Mr. Morris is one of the "Shams." A Request to be Present. Pittsburg, Pa., Jan. 21, 1904. Mr. W. Forrest Cozart, care Freeman Publishing Co., Indianapolis, Ind. : Dear Sir—Mr. Gilbert, chairman of committee of arrangements of the local Head and Second Waiters' Association of Pittsburgh presents his warm regards to Mr. W. Forrest Cozart, and requests the pleasure of his company to the first annual banquet, Feb. 1st, at Colonial Hotel, 9:30 p. m. JOHN T. GILBERT. ALBERT PARR. G. H. WILLIAMS. Committee. From Hot Springs, Ark. Mr. L. A. Walker is again in charge of the Hotel Eastman dining room as headwaiter. The Hotel Eastman opened fbr the season Wednesday, Jan 20, for luncheon, and every one is looking forward to a good season. Mr. Walker's crew is as follows: L. A. Walker, headwaiter. Dan H. Boone, second waiter. Walter Willie, head private waiter. C. H. Mason, timekeeper. Sidewaiters—Charles Thomas, O. F. Lasiten. W. H. Lasiten, Clefford Pruett, Erwin Gray, Dowan Bell, Sam Campbell, Wm. Jackson, Fred Bentley, Sam Bailey, Wm. Hillman, L. B. Young, Henry C. Jones, Judge Hudson, Joe S. Jones, A. D Adams, Cornelus S. Turner, Edward H. Anderson, James Mullen, Al. Hopkine, Percy Riley, Frank Walton, Wm. Wilkins, Harry Schwein and Charles Wilson as hat man. Mr. Walker has surrounded himself with a fine set of waiters for his opening crew, and will no doubt, with the assistance of his officers and crew, give the same satisfaction this season as he has given in the past seven or eight seasons that he has been coming to the Hotel Eastman. It will be remembered that Mr. Walker was the second prize winner in The Freeman headwaiter's contest. "VERNON" Letter from the State Capital. The business enterprises are rapidly increasing among the colored people of Springfield, Ill. The cold weather has somewhat marred the progress of the building. The churches all had very excellent services last Sunday, it being an excellent day. The Union Baptist church has started a revival, and all the lost souls should go to the altar and be saved. Rev. Smith has a very able minister assisting him. The Culture club rendered quite an elaborate program last Sunday. It was a religious one, yet every one seemed to be interested, and their hearts seemed to have been much solaced. Some very, very fitting and praiseworthy remarks were made by our most able critic, Mr. Cassy. Mrs. J. C. McGregory and Dr. Gunaway of Decatur, Ill., spent last Sunday in our city. They had a very pleasant trip. They, with Dr. S. A. Ware, took dinner with Mr. G. A. Wole. The installation and supper of the Odd Fellows, last week, was a very nice affair. The meeting of the Woman's club last week, at the residence of Mrs. C. H. Morgan, 820 S. Spring street, was a most swell affair. The beautiful parlers were brilliantly illuminated in variegated colors. A very good program was rendered and many special musical features played. The Afro-American Business Men's League met this week and went through the usual routine of business. Much important discussion was indulged in. The Peoples' United Industrial Association has changed management somewhat and will proceed to improve along business matters. We hope the people will co-operate and make this business project a success and a factor in this commercial community. Mr. C. F. Marrow, our present efficient citypier, has made a record for himself in the last few months, since being elected last spring, and his friends now want him to run for mayor. He will make a fine man for whatever place he fills. He is competent, liked by the people, just honorable, and his integrity is unquestionable. TO THE BOYS. Any boy of ordinary ability can gain intelligence and do some good in the world by applying himself closely to study and observation. Suppose he is poor and has not the money with which to educate himself, is this an inexorable barrier or a cause sufficient in extent to entirely impede his progress? We say no, for it is a fact incontestable that if he will incessantly work and toll toward some end, good in motive, he will not fail. But he cannot reach the goal of success and goodness, unless he, at the beginning, lays aside the sultry garment of negligence. And, after all, if he is of a type to sink and inevitable circumstances that embarass so many at the outset of life he could, under better circumstances, do but little good in the field of opposition. Not only in our time but from the dusty pages of long ago we could, if necessary, recall the names of great men who taught and trained themselves. J. E. Bruce, the world famed writer and recognized leader of Negro correspondents, is a life-pledged student in the great school of experience and adversity. Of him Charles Alexander says: "He is one of the noblest and best men in the world." Much of our time spent with rowdies in the street should be occupied in reading and studying good books, for a man's actions are influenced by what he reads, and t man INDIVIDUAL HOTEL DIRECTORY [One address line $2.00 per year; including subscription to The Freeman, in advance,] HEADWAITERS. R. S. Kittrell, Windsor Hotel, Denver, Colorado. 4-05 acts accordingly. Boys, are you reading the best books by the best authors? Gulf City Gleanings. Mobile, Ala., Special.—Mobileites were delighted to have the pleasure of hearing three able addresses from Hon. J. B. Parker, the first man to lay hands on Ozigoz, the assissinator of President McKinley. What has become of the Walter's Union in Chicago We never hear from Brother Washington —Mr. E. T. Montgomery says St. Louis is no place for Negro waiters to "flock to." Tell the boys to come South and they will find work —Mobile is making extensive preparation for Mardi Gras —The Walters and Cook's Union will hold their bazaar at 607 Dauphin street.—The friends of J. D. Howard, the traveling representative of The Freeman, will be glad to see him on the streets of the Gulf City during Mardi Gras.—Dr. E. S. Shaw sends regards to S. H. Dudley. J. R. Smith is being highly complimented in Mobile for his splendid work in getting up the Colored Business Men's Directory.—Revs. H. N. Newsome and J. W. Walker are leaving no stones unturned in arranging for the Bishop's Council that will convene in Emanuel Church February 4—Rev. L. Godner, pastor of Bethel Church, held his first quarterly meeting last week. Rev. Godner preached an excellent sermon for the occasion. A Chance For All. For a short time only we will send to any address in the United States or Canada, postage prepaid, Booker T. 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Entered at the postoffice at Indianapolis, Indiana, as second class matter. All matter should be addressed to THE FREEMAN, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. @ORGE L. NOX, Publisher. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1904. NOTICE. We desire to say that Grant S. Neal formerly connected with The Freeman as solicitor, is no longer serving in that capacity. Obligations contracted by him will not be honored by us. THE OLD SLAVES. M. H. Bentley, an influential colored man of Atlanta, Ga, has underway the establishment of a home for the old ex-slaves of that and other States who are indigent and nirm. The movement is none too soon. Much of the energy displayed by the race in politics and "shining" things could have been very well absorbed in the agitation for homes for this class of helpless people—the most deserving in all the world. And strange enough the government, humanitarians and philosophers have aided and abetted every known scheme for helping the needy and deserving except that for which Mr Bentley now stands. We. The Freeman, long since spoke in favor of just such a movement in opposition to Stanley P. Mitchell's dream of ex-slave pension. But Mitchell is only wrong in degree and not in intent; something was due the slaves who had grown old in the services of others. He knew he had a cause, but his zeal outran his discretion; he doubtless saw himself as the "attorney general" for all slaves with pension prospects—liberal commissions in the end, association dues in the meanwhile and subscriptions to his paper between the meanwhile and the end, and great would be Mitchell. He knows very well that the home scheme is the only thing with a reasonable hope of government support, but in that where would he "come in at." ... It is a shame that long ere this a number of homes for the aged, indigent and infirm ex-slaves who were denied the chances for saving up for a "rainy" day, have not been established in those States where the ox slave population is large. But the busy world has swept by them, a world that they cannot understand, and indeed their ignorance is their bliss; they turn to heaven thanking God that they are merely alive, feeling that He is good to them in sparing their "unprofitable" lives, while others are surreptited with the good things of the world—the Dives and Lazaruses of the modern times. Freedom, of course, was a boon to the Negro race and an uplift for the world, but to those at that time worn out in the services of others it was but a poor material exchange. Old, helpless and hopeless many preferred remaining under the only 'flag' they knew—the sometimes parental care of those whom they served in health and brawn. Indeed many of these found freedom positively a burden in their condition; it came too late to serve them. These people need sympathy and support—regular and continuous support—more in the name of humanity than charity, for little they care now for anything more than comfort; they have learned to nurse their "wounds" and love the art—their "trubles" and their God are their gods—these they worship in and out of season, caring for naught else besides. But in spite of their resignation they are entitled to the commiseration of the world. Nor is the milk of human kindness dried in the human breast, nor the Southerner's breast, who are human often where the world is cold and heartless. These "mammles" and "unces" are often the care of the Southern whites; they cannot render service for value received. It is not necessary to go to Alabama or Mississippi to note the methods of many of the whites in their methodical care for the helpless and useless old darky when the old white individual would have to find comfort in a lazar house. In our contention for high things and rebellion at civil and political oppression these things should not be forgotten. Give credit when and where due. "TIS STRANGE—PASSING STRANGE!" Ingratitude is sharper than a serpent's tooth. It seems rather strange that a certain high-salaried department clerk in Washington should be so interested in contributing constantly to anti-Roosevelt Negro newspapers. It is stated as a well known fact that the clerk and literary bureau promoter in question is the Washington correspondent for an anti-Roosevelt paper pub- Home to many of the older Negroes is where massa is or was regardless of the cruelty of slavery days. Those who have been in the presence of the Negroes of this class know that in trials and tribulations, when their last peg of dependence has given away, when the toocruel to them-world has piled on its last straw and then mocks their misery, when hope is extracted from the world, they conjure up the scenes of former days which, when contrasted with their unenvied present, are as holidays. The past becomes the present and again Miss Ann "Marse" Charles are their reigning deities, their son's only luminaries. And as many in affliction walk out of their narrow reason into the great corral of benightment they are back again resuming duty at the point broken off in the shadowy past and satisfied at the task. It's the human in man seeking association, sympathy, support. It is Blackstone who says that man would rather serve in the midst of alarm than reign king in a desert. --- The movement to establish a home for the old and needy ex slaves should be encouraged and doubtless will be. The formidable array of names of distinguished men is indicative of the genuine interest aroused proving beyond doubt that the project is worthy and possible. While one home is contemplated at present others will be necessary for the number needing them will reach up into the thousands. The particular institution will comprise two hundred acres near Atlanta. Ga., the purchase price being $0,250. Friends of the race, white and colored are depended upon to furnish the means. The management is making a general appeal to the country at present and hopes serious consideration. Those speaking commendably of the movement are the most prominent men of the South from governors down, including bishops, state and community officials, philanthropists, college men and millionaires. THE PRESIDENT HAS ALWAYS BEEN FOR SQUARE DEALING. Mr. Jacob Rlis, whom President Roosevelt calls an "ideal citizen," in a recent article in The Outlook publishes the following letter as exemplifying the fact that the President has always stood on the clear platform of fair dealing between man and man. This letter was written to the chairman of the Committee on Reform in the Civil Service of the Fifty-third Congress in the spring of '94, the year before President Roosevelt left the Civil Service Commission: "Congressman Williams of Mississippi attacked the commission in substance because under the commission white men and men of color are treated with exact impartiality. As to this I have to say that so long as the present commissioners continue their official existence they will not make, and so far as in their power lies, will not allow others to make, any discrimination whatsoever for or against any man because of his color any more than because of his politics or his religion. We do equal and exact justice to all, and I challenge Mr Williams or any one else to show a single instance where the commission has failed to do this. Mr Williams specified the railway mail service in Missouri as being one in which Negroes are employed. The books of the railway mail service for the division including South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi were shown me yesterday and according to these books, about three fourths of the employees are white and one-fourth colored. Under the last administration it was made a reproach to us that we did full and entire justice to the Southern Democrats, and that through our examinations many hundreds of them entered the classified service although under a Republican administration. Exactly in the same way it is now made a reproach to us that under our examinations honest and capable colored men are given an even chance with honest and capable white men. I esteem this reproach a high compliment to the commission, for it is an admission that the commission has rigidly done its duty as required by law without regard to politics or religion, and without regard to color. Negro journalism. on the whole seems to be taken an upward tone Grafts and hold ups are being cut out— "getting down to brass tacks." “TIS STRANGE -PASSING STRANGE!” Ingratitude is sharper than a serpent's tooth. It seems rather strange that a certain high-salaried department clerk in Washington should be so interested in contributing constantly to anti-Roosevelt Negro newspapers. It is stated as a well known fact that the clerk and literary bureau promoter in question is the Washington correspondent for an anti-Roosevelt paper published in Boston, and that he now the Washington Bee very largely on his shoulder. We repeat, it is strange that a man holding a position under President Roosevelt should contribute both editorially and otherwise so constantly to papers that are doing everything they can against the very administration under which this young scribler is holding his office. Arthur Barclay is the new President of Liberia, who was inaugurated last month. Among his conspicuous utterances by the way of his inaugural was for the conciliation of the Aborigines, the native Africans, who heretofore have been neglected. It is very possibly that the former rulers of Africa have made fatal mistakes in not trying to merge that overwhelmingly populous element. But it is a fact, borne out by the President's recommendation, that the men of the bush have had no cordial invitation to join the ways of civilization made possible in Liberia. Mr. Barclay, as we view it from this distance, shows wisdom in seeking these people who certainly are susceptible to the same influences noted elsewhere. It is evident that Mr. Barolay means to enlarge the Republic in every known way that it is possible for him to do so. Commercially he hopes for much and is insisting that grants be made to foreigners to facilitate trading and farming. He seems to be alive to the situation. Liberia needs a wise, active, wide awake executive with plenty of power; it needs to be touched and thrilled with the newer day civilization that it may also stand up and be counted. It hopes to attract people from America, but in order to do so it must give a good account of itself. Governor Heyward of South Carolina seems to have a very different conception of his duties as governor to that of Vardaman of Mistissippi when he says: To compel greater respect, the proper respect, for the majesty of the law, I recommend the enactment of special legislation in reference to lynching, that the great responsibility of officials directly charged with enforcing the law to be brought home to them, and that more effectual measures be taken for the apprehension of persons who take the law in their hands. In lieu of some such legislation, I suggest that the governor be provided with an adequate fund for the purpose of suppressing lynching—a fund that may be used in offering suitable rewards or in obtaining evidence against lynching in such manner as may be deemed best. I sincerely regret the necessity for this and am not desirous of additional responsibilities, but I will not shirk any duty that the general assembly may see fit to impose for the welfare and good name of South Carolina. The Legislature of Kentucky has concluded to indefinitely postpone the Helfin bill, which had for its purpose the restriction of the elective franchise by qualification acts based on illiteracy, and which would have been the means of greatly reducing the Negro vote of that State. It is needless to say that the information will be hailed with pleasure by justice loving people everywhere, and, of course, by the Negroes the country over. No Rubicon or Caesars, but equal laws, equal burdens and equal reliefs for all are the ground work of our government. Yet it will be confessed that there are those who have the whip hand and who may justly or unjustly use it. Kentucky has it, but the greater hand of justice, consideration, yea, mercy, has staid it. May other States be more considerate of the rights of others, falling back on the principle that might is not always right. It is thought that in the address to the church by the bishops of the A. M. E. church, in council at Mobile, Ala., this week, a stand will be taken against the increase of the Episcopal Bench According to Dr. B. F. Watson of the Church Extension the conference is not bound by such a decision, but out of deference to the wisdom and foresight of the council what it says generally rules. The candidates are yet hopeful, however, and will continue so until the conference is in session. RACE CLEANINGS The trustees of Tuskegee Institute have just received $20,000 from a lady in New York who will not permit the use of her name, to be added to the endowment fund of that institution. ```markdown ``` The Tuskegee Institute has recently received from Mrs. Barlow of Boston, Mass., a gift of four thousand dollars to found permanent scholarships in memory of the late Col. Robert Gould Shaw. Mound Bayou, Miss., the only town in the county absolutely owned and controlled by colored people, and which was founded by Isiah T. Montgomery, organized the Bank of Mound Bayou, with a capital of $10,000 all subscribed and half paid up. --- "Uncle" Jack Frazler, a respected colored man, aged 102 years, probably the oldest person in the county, is dead, says a dispatch from Jackson, Madison county, Tenn. He has lived in Madison county seventy-five years He registered and voted in the mayor's election last June. At a meeting of the board of managers of the Freedmen's Aid and Southern Educational Society, held in Cinch- Congressman Crumpacker, according to report, has declared for Senator Fairbanks of Indiana for vice-president. Mr. Crumpacker is a favorite at 'Court' and knows the drift of affairs. Rosevelt and Fairbanks would be a formidable combination. The Democrats would only need to go through the form of election in order to keep their party intact. We choose to differ with Mr. Charles W. Chestnut, who says that the remarks of Gov. Vardaman don't deserve reply. If he were some one else, unclothed with such high authority, it might be very well to pass him up. But he is a governor, the ruler of his people, if we can put it so strong. Besides, he does not speak alone for Vardaman. Booker T. Washington's recent interview of two hours at the White House has attracted much attention. It is most satisfactory that the President and Mr. Washington continue their cordial relations. The President is entitled to every credit for his dependence upon this representative of the race in matters affecting our best interests. The Era Club of New Orleans, one of the strongest and most influential clubs of the South, has made the "horrifying" discovery that the races lie together, mixed in the morgue. Will they mix just beyond the morgue? The Constitutional League of New York have agreed to assume the financial responsibility in testing the legality of the so called distranchising acts of Virginia. The lawyers will, at least, get their pay. The Bee of Washington says that civil service cannot succeed under a political government. What's that? Where is the unpolitical one? Do you mean partisan? Why didn't you say so? The Sumner League, a club of prominent colored men of this city, will give a Lincoln Day banquet on the 12th inst. Committee of arrangement consists of James H Broyles, W. W. Walden and W. J. J. Reed. Governor Vardaman says that the people should rise up and demand the repeal of the fifteenth amendment. If he keeps that rate up he will break into the Senate. Dr. S. J. Winston of the People's Pharmacy, West Point, Miss., asks that names of all color-d pharmacists be sent him at once. Matters of importance. This Indianapolis weather is simply malignant. Best grades of fuel, Lowest prices, Satisfaction guaranteed. nati, it was decided to rebuild Walden University at Nashville, Tenn., which was recently destroyed by fire. Plans will be formulated soon for the raising of funds for rebuilding purposes. A very unusual marriage in this section took place in Raleigh, N. C., recently, when a Negro and an Indian were wed. The couple was Rufus Henderson, a Negro, and Marceled Walden, an Indian, both from White Oak Township. Magistrate C. A. Separk performed the ceremony. The bride could almost pass for a white woman. While the law in North Carolina prohibits intermarriage between whites and Negroes, and whites and Indians, there is no statute preventing marriages between Indians and Negroes. A white woman, who was a friend of the Negro in the years immediately succeeding the war, as she has been the friend of the Negro ever since, and who was a great friend of Frederick Douglass, has recently written: "I remember that I listened with amazement, years ago, to animadversions on Frederick Douglass by colored people who ought to have rejoiced that they possessed one person of such power and eloquence." The convention of the Baptist churches of Kentucky will meet at Winchester, Ky., this year. Winchester—let us see, Thomas Buchanan Reade tells us of one Winchester, but that was not in Kentucky. If Gov. Vardaman has in mind the abject servility of the Negro race of course education is a bad thing; the two don't mix. Governor Vardaman should be sued for libel; we recommend his case to the committee on scandals. So the President will not tell how the Panama business was done; "the house sustains the chair" We thought we had the ground hog gigged, but he had an opening; hence these tears. Hurrah for Old Kaintuck; she has come out on the Lord's side. Boom the Indianapolis meet of the Business Men's League. LOST RELATIVE I wish to know the whereabouts of Willie P. Sims. When last heard from he was in St Louis, Mo. Any information regarding him will be thankfully received by a relative of his. Miss Marlon Bell, Nakush, B. C. Wanted--Position: A competent pharmacist would like position as clerk or to take charge. Graduate of Howard and registered in several states; 8 years practical experience and the best of reference. Address The Freeman. HOW TO INVEST. This heading by now should have the attention of many readers of this paper. It is the suggestive caption to be seen in display advertisement elsewhere in this paper of the International Loan & Trust Company, Louisville, Ky. All progressive colored persons desires of depositing funds in a strictly reliable corporation on an exceptional basis of profit will do well to communicate with this house. Write them for terms and circulars. We heartily recommend it to all. THE FREEMAN FUBLISHING CO. EQUALITY PICTURE Every colored American citizen should have this beautiful picture of equality showing President Roosevelt and Booker T. Washington dining together in the White House. Sent anywhere on receipt of price 25c. Address Johnson, Chambersburg, Pa. box 181. Your Druggist Will Protect You We know that many people hesitate to spend their money for medicines advertised in their local papers, because they are not positive whether they will get something good or something worthless. Many people hesitate to try new medicines, and they are right in so doing. Every man and woman should be careful what they use in the way of medicine. For these reasons we make arrangements with your local druggist to protect you on every bottle of Paracamph. We know from actual experience and from the unquestionable testimony of thousands and thousands of America's best people that Paracamph will do exactly what we claim for it, so when we tell you that Paracamph is a quick relief and cures Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sore Feet, Piles, Skull Diseases, Catarrh, Sore Throat, Sore Lung, Croup, and all forms of swellings and Inflammations, we know that it will do exactly what we claim. If it falls in any case when used as directed, your druggist, the men you know and the man you have confidence in, will refund your money. So why experiment with the various remedies on the market, when you can buy Paracamph on a guarantee like this? We believe that you are honest and we believe that you will treat us right. We know if you do that you will be pleased with Paracamph. 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Livingston College Closed Livingston College Closed Full to Overflowing Livington College (Salisbury, N. C.) has now four hundred and forty (440) students. Every available space is filled. Dodge Hall is full; Stanford Seminary is crowded; the dry rooms over the laundry have been brought into requisition to accommodate students. We have refused a number of applications and we take this means to notify all that others can be received this year. In all probability the Trustees will make suitable accommodations for larger numbers by the next opening. W. H. GOLER, President FREDERICK C VICTOR Job Printing FREDERICK C VICTOR Job Printing Old Phone 1548 26 N. Delaware Street Indianapolis, Ind. DIVORCE LEGAL. Anna Thomas in the Circuit Court of vs Marion County in the State of John Indiana in 1819 John Thomas Complaint Divorce BEAT KNOWN That on the 28th day of Jan. 1894, nine attorneys filed in the office of the clerk of the circuit court of Marion county, in the state of Indiana, her complaint against the above named plaintiff having also filed the said plaintiff having also filed in said clerk office the affidavit of a competent person showing that said defendant John Thomas said cause is for divorce and that the above named defendant is a necessary party thereto and whereas plaintiff having by a defendant to appear in said court, and answer or demur the onether on the day of April, 1864. NOW, THEREFORE, By order of court or counsel, the cause of her hereby notified of the filing and pendency of said complaint against him and that unless he appear and answer or demur thereto at the same being the 22nd judicial day of a term of court to be begun and held at the court house in the city of indiana in the same complaint and the matters and things therein contained and all red, will be heard and determined in his absence W. E. Davis attorney Curtis Attorneys Every Lady Read This. Years ago when I was a sufferer, an old nurse told me of a wonderful cure for Leucorrhea, Displacement, Painful Periods, Uterine and Ovarian troubles. It cured me in one month. It is a simple harmless lotion that can be prepared by any one having the recipe. I will send it Free to every suffering sister who writes to me. I have nothing to sell. This is a case of woman helping woman. I send it Free Address Mrs. A. B. Hudnut, South Bend, Ind. THE STATE EDITED BY "Woodbine" THE FREEMAN POST OFFICE A stamped enveloped, plainly addressed, must be enclosed for each letter, and the line of business followed by the person addressed must be typed. Professionals and other should bear in mind that all letters, etc., in transit between the United States and Canada, must be prepaid, otherwise they are not forwarded. NOTICE--Advertised letters will be held in The Freeman Post Office for BOUR WEEKS ONLY hereafter. LADIES LIST. Alone, 'Mrs Josephine Bluford, Miss Hattie Churchill, Miss Min'i Frances, Miss Bell Gilliam, Miss Tenia I Grimef, Pearl Gerrow, Miss Irene Miss E, Mrs E Jones, Mrs D LaRhue, Eva C Morris, Emma 2 Morton, Clara Marie, W. LaRus Proctor, Miss Jesie Raymond, Miss Hattie Thomas, Miss Jesie I Thurman, Miss L P Woods, Miss P Pearl Jones, Mrs D Alexander Bros Anderson, E J Brown, Richard Brewers The Benbon, Wille Bradley, Billy Cissel & Mines Cheatham, Lawrence Cooper, J W Doodes, Dan Doleo, Bert Farrell, Skip 2 Flamer, W H Heater, Edward Hughes, E Hassett, Coo Hassett, Willie Halligio, M T Rudson, J F Hammond, J F Thevie, W die Harris, E C Harris, Climo 2 Imman, Frank Jackson, George Jordan, Jordan Jordan, J W H Kirkpatrick, W S Lyons, W S Morton, Chas McCabe, McCabe Oliver, M Oliver Oliver, Charley Palmer Dan Pittman, James Prentice, Oliver Pontiac, Pontiac Rue, Chas E Ross, Andrew Sherman, James E, Smith, N Clark Nielsen, Nielsen Shields, Willie 2 Stevens, Augustus Simmons, J W The Fosters The Fosters Trusty, Rusty Watters, Harry Watters, Harry BRICHAMS & PRINCIPLE'S FAMOUS GEORGIA MINSTRELS (consolidated)- Watsonville, Cal., Feb 8; Livernor, 8; Fresno 0; Merced, 11; Naperville, 12; San Jose, Folshec, 14 to 20; Oakland, 21; San Jose, 22; Stockton, 22; Sacramento, 24; Redding, 25; Ashland, 26; Roseburg, 27. CULLIAN'S Alabama Minstrels - Madison, Neb. Feb 8; Genao, 9. MALLOY B. Sr. & Brooks (Fenberg Stock, Co.)- WILLIAMS a WALKER's "In DAHOMEY COMPANY, London, Enp. indefinite. Mr. Billy Young has with the Smart Set Co. Dude Kelley sends regards to Kid Turner, Daddy Love and the McCarvers The Hottest Coon in Dixie closed in Shelbyville, Ind , Monday, February 1. Pete Stanely, trap drummer, sends regards to Jack Powell, of "Old Kentuck." Twenty members of the New Orleans Minstrel are members of the K of P., lodge. J. A. Watts, last season a member of the Georgia Minstrel, is visiting in Indianapolis, In1 The Etheopla Co., is laying off in Mansfield, O., reopening February 13 at Plymouth, O. Thomas P. Jones, with the Georgia Minstrel, is featuring "Under Southern Skies," and never fails to please. J. N. Cooper is introducing all brown-skin dummies in his act, excepting the funny little Irish boy. Does it go! Read the papers Wm. T. Goode, the phenominal basso, with the Georgia Minstrel, is still the same old favorite, and he sends regards to J. L. Johnson and Kirkpatrick. Ed Espy, as Uncle Tom, the Misses Daisy Finey and Carrie Hunter, as Topsy, and Wm. Hamer, choir director, are receiving many complimentary notices for their work with Stetson's U. T. C., Co. Bradford & Sims have closed with the David Thompson Car Co. They write they are still in the land of the living, but Bradford has been somewhat under the weather. He is now able to be about and sends his regards to Frank inmau and Sam Davis, and would like to hear from them. Raleigh W Thompson, Edward C. Hea on, Will Smith and G. Lloyd McClain, the famous Dixie quartet of the Hottest Coon in Dixie, No. 2, were Freeman callers Wednesday. They send their regards to friends, and will be at home, 410 West Ohio street, Indianapolis, Ind., until further notice. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Mallory Bothers, Mazie Brooks and Gracie Halliday are preparing a four musical act, for which they will carry special scenery. It will be the most talented act of the kind in the business. They are the vaudeville feature this season with Fenther Stock Co., now touring the New England States. Mr. S H. Dudley is making several change in the Georgia Minstrel to an advantage. The people in the West are an entire different class, he says, from the audiences we played to while in the Sunny South. The company is proud to know they have so talented a stage manager. One who knows what the public wants and can give it to them. The show is running smoothly, and all are well at this writing REPELO TRACE MALLORY BROS. "Queen Dora," the serpentine and fire dancer, under the management of J. Turner Wall, has closed a successful engagement at the Green Front Palace, Deadwood, S. D, and is booked for a three weeks run in Billings Mont. They were the first colored team to play the vaudeville house of Deadwood, and is booked for a return date. The team is also booked for Juna and Douglass Alaska. The Wang-doodie Comedy Four, consisting of Julius Glenn, Erb Robinson, James White and Harvey Goodall, with the Bob Manchester Cracker Jack Co. are still a tremendous hit. They are booked solid up to May 30, 1905. Their motto is 'stick, fellows, its bound to come to you.' They send regards to all in the profession. Julius Glenn says: 'Hello, Clermont, glad to hear of your success, also your recovery from illness.' Harvey Goodall sends regards to Billy Kersands The Georgia Jubilee Singers and Specialty Co., starts on another short trip next Monday, February 8, to Rome, Ga., Cedartown, 9th; Chattanooga, Tenn., 10th; Gadsden, Ala., 11th; Birmingham, Ala., 12th; Anniston, Ala., 13th and then return to headquarters in Atlanta, Ga. The following week the company start to points in Southwestern Georgia. The company is new but good, and makes nightly hits. Prof. Wellington Adams, of Boston, Mass., is our musical director, and Capt. M. H. Bently, manager. The company is travelling in the interest of the old ex-slave's home in Georgia for the South. A number of prominent whites are backing the movement. The Black Patti Troubadours is one of the most popular and successful stage attractions in America. The present season has been the most prosperous in the history of the company. The tour, which began in New York City last August and which includes engagements at every important city in the United States and Cuba, has been an unprecedented success. In New York City, Saratoga, New Port, Asbury Park in fact all the Northern cities the company has drawn record breaking crowds and in all the Southern cities it has found necessary to play return engagements. The company is now en route to Havana, Cuba, where it is to play at the Teatro Tacon of that city, one of the largest and grandest theatres in the world. A St. Joseph, Mo, paper recently speaking of the Smart Set has the following: "The Smart Set, an exceptionally clever colored organization, presented the 'Southern Enchantment,' a musical comedy, to a well filled and decidedly appreciative audience. The Smart Set provides an entertainment in which the purest and best comedy is enlivened and brightened by singing and dancing of unusual merit. The show is first class in every particular and one can not help but enjoy it. The company includes singers and dancers of exceptional merit and comedians that are well up in their business. The chorus is a very strong one, the male part in particular, which is without a doubt the strongest of its kind ever heard in St. Joseph. Among the most prominent ones taking part in the performance are Tom McIntosh and Billy McClain, two of the funniest men on the stage; Harry Reed, Lawrence Chenault, Mille Cordella, Marlon Kmerson and Hattle Hopkins. "The Little Church Around the Corner," a play of stirring heart interest, comes to the Park next Monday for three days. Its plot follows the sorrows and joys of a young married couple who are pursued by an unscrutulous lawyer. Its chief scene shows the famous little New York church, with its lights aglow, its chimes ringing and a snow storm raging about it. The company is headed by Ruth McCanley, in the character of a devoted young wife. She is said to be particularly gifted as an emotional actress. Geraldine Tripp, a winsome little girl, also has an important part in the cast. One of the big productions of February will be "Only a Shop Girl," which comes on Thursday. It is a comedy drama, with a large chorus and a wealth of vaudeville features. It has a well defined love story concerning a sales girl in a department store. Lottie Williams heads the company in the character of a street walt, who makes much of the fun, and helps to overtake a rascally floorwalker. Georgia Minstrel Notes — Boomsky is still opening the olo with his magic and his famous Chinese ring trick and the famous "tub of Neptune" are favorites always. The Georgia's received their new parade coats while in Hutchinson, Kan., and they make a very pleasing appearance on parade. F. L Denton is still playing alto with our band, and sends regards to all friends. Simpson & Pittman, musical cadets, continue to be one of the hits of our olo. Mrs. Clarence Powell visited her husband recently. F. Castry sends regards to McAmeron, of A. G. Allen's Co. Campbell Brothers are well and sends best regards to all friends. Their act is still pleasing the masses. By this time the yule log has spent its last glow around the Xmas hearth, and the members of the Georgia Minstrel wish all friends many happy returns of the New Year. Harry Kraton has a number of real good songs that will go and do go, as one of them is being sung by Wm. Garland, which is easily the singing hit of the show. Notes of the Excelsior Theatre, Sandford, Fla.—Ble Green, manager, is well pleased with the show. Mr. Joe Smart sends regards to frends The show opens with "Emancipation Day." Bob Lennon is taking the house by storms singing "Missionary Man." Simon Jones is "cleaning up" with his buck and wing dancing. Flozo Harris is making a big hit singing the "Congo Love Song." As a contortionist she is keeping them wondering with her clever work. Pauline Crampton, the contralto singer, is singing the "Jungle Queen." and "When the Blue Birds are in Tune." Walter L. Crampton and his trick dog, Dutchie, visited us recently Pauline Crampton sends regards to friends in and out of the profession, she would like to hear from Mrs. Mattie Jenkins Fred Parker sends regards to Buddle Glenn. Flozo Harris, the contortionist, has joined hands with Hi Henry Hunt, regards to all friends. Horace, write. Prof. Higginbottom sends regards to Buddy Glenn and Dennis Mitchell. Notes of A. G Allen's Minstrel Co. — The little show is running smoothly, and facing the S. R. O., sign nightly. We are now in the sugar cane country turning them away. The company is setting a pace for all shows. We have organized a club of ten, called the "Nun Such." We also have on the car fifteen Knights of Pythias. The boys are getting along nicely and extend many thanks to their able stage manager for working up such an interest with the show. The company sends their regards to Kersands, wife and company. Our able manager, George W. Quine, has just returned from Michigan and is well pleased with the show, and gives much credit to our stage manager, S H Smith is singing the "Chicken King" Hattle Garland songs "Banquet in Musery Hall." Joe Morton "cleans up" singing "Sweet Dreams" Carrie Robinson is singing "in the Spring-time When the Lilacs are in Bloom." Jim Wise is breaking the record singing "Things Ain't the Same Babe." Leanon Watts. "Those Tantalizing Eyes." Pattle Roberson is scoring from two to three encounters each night singing "Home Aint Nothing Like This." Sol Tibbs. "I Was There, but I Had no Business to be There." Notes of Billy Kersands' Minstrel Co. Our company is still reporting regular for duty, with fine health and the best of spirits. We certainly have a nice set of people, all agreeable and appreciative. Of course there is much to encourage them, because, in the first place, our business is phenominal; it runs from 25 to 50 per cent more than any colored show along our route. The managers of all houses where we have played voice this statement. Messrs C. J. Smith and Thompson, the business managers of this enterprise, is about as smooth as they come, and they not only deserve but command much praise for their unrivaled success with the great Billy Kersands' Minstrel Co, these two men at the wheel seem to handle with perfect ease, and run her safely. G. W. Houseley paid his people a visit at his home in Philadelphia recently. He rejoined the show at Petersburg, Va. We want to hear from Bennie Covington and John E Jackson. Mr. Herndon, our genial stage manager, is perfectly proud of his position, claim it to be the easiest job he ever had, as every one seems to know his business. The company sends their regards to their old friends, Dick Thomas and James P. Jones, of the "Big Three," and Harry Fidler and wife. LIGHT FROM ABROAD CONCLUDED FROM FIRST PAGE. first to be unfolded in Haiti, and that your efforts for the evangelization of the masses have produced some good results. With the energy and intelligence of the pastors who have received their education under the patronage of your church. We hope that the word of peace, justice and of truth shall be more and more propagated among the Haitian people, that it will germinate and bring fourth fruit. May the prayers and good wishes which you have addressed to Almighty God for the welfare of this Republic be heard and granted. They are too sincere in their generous spontaneity for that God, who holds in His hands the destiny of nations, should not hear them in His infinite mercy. In expressing to you our gratitude for your sympathetic demonstration, please accept once more the thanks of the government and the country. NORD ALEXIS. SOCIAL LIFE IN SOUTHERN INDIANA. NEW ALBANY, IND. Special.—The social event of the week was a "state dinner," given on last Friday afternoon by Mrs. Mary E. Washington, at her pleasant home, 1139 Hildreth St., in honor of Rev. B. J. Garrrott, D. D. pastor of the First Baptist church of Hopkinsville, Ky. The delightful menu was served in eight courses, and the table was handsomely decorated with southern smilax, vases and carnations. Each guest was presented with a most practical souvenir in the form of a beautifully bound booklet, bearing upon a religious or philosophical topic. With Mrs. Washington as toastmistress, a role in which she accited herself charmingly, the following toasts were responded to by the gentlemen present: "Address of Welcome," Rev. W. H Snowden, pastor of Jacob Street Tabernacle, Louisville; "Our Guest," R. W. Thompson, of Jeffersonville; "Church and State," Rev. C. C. Bates Lampton Street Baptist Church, Louisville; "Our Professional Life," D. C. W. Houser, Normal School, Louisville; "Church and Society," Newton Sly Louisville; "Our Opportunities," Rev Peter Vinegar, Gladstone Baptist church, Louisville; acknowledgements, Rev B. J. Garratt. The occasion was highly enjoyed from every point of view, and Mrs Washington shone resplendently as a past grand mistress of the are of entertaining. Dr. Garratt had been assisting Rev. C. C. Bates in a series of revival meetings, and his labors have been more than ordinarily successful. On Sunday evening, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. F. Harris, of 807 Cherry St., treated quite a number of friends to a pleasing graphapone concert, a fine new Edison instrument, with a great horn attachment, being used with splendid effect. MR. ARNETT ON WILBERFORCE LOUISVILLE, KY., Special—"Wilberforce University; Its Responsibilities and Its Needs," was the subject of a masterly address delivered Tuesday evening at Asbury A. M. E. Church, by Mr. Henry Arnett, the energetic young financial agent of that historic institution. Mr. Arnett presented the cause of Methodism's greatest school in a way that Louisville had never heard it before, and the story is being retold to-day in the elements to learn of the far-reaching influence that goes out constantly from this seat of learning that so proudly and worthily bears the name of England's best beloved philanthropist, William Wilberforce. Mr. Arnett described the scope of the work being done here, told of the increasing number of students that must be provided for, pointed out the school's value as an agency to keep the church abreast of modern thought and morals, and traced the careers of many of the men and women who had gone from her doors and won eminence in the pulpit at the bar, in medicine, as teachers and in numerous other departments of useful and uplifting activity. Mr. Arnett is a success as financial agent of Wilberforce. The work was given him by the Bishops' Council some months ago as an experiment, some being dubious as to the outcome. The wisdom of the majority, however, has been signally vindicated by the excellent results. Far from being the Mahara's Operatic Minstrels FOUNT B. WOOD'S HENRY COLEMAN JOHN C. HAYWOOD'S Famous Concert Band. Amusement Director. Celebrated Orchestra. A Rabbit Foot Comedy Company Closed a successful season and is in winter quarters at 1054 W. Church Street, Jacksonville, Fla. WANTED FOR SEASON, 1904 AND 1905. performers and musicclans of every description—can place good bugle player, also spieler and a first-class novelty act. Season opens in March. Address, PAT CHAPPELLE. Musicians who double on stage. Must be good Singers—Quartette Singers, preferred two good Comedians, four Girls No.1 Quartette who double string. State your experience, salary and what you can do in first letter. Address The Freeman Office, Indianapolis, Ind. P. S.—Arthur Willmore, Emma Thompson and Eva Fuller, write. WE MAKE ENGRAVINGS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION FOR PRINTING PURPOSES. SEND US YOUR PHOTO AND $1.25 AND WE'LL SEND YOU A HALF-TONE LIKE THE ONE OPPOSITE. WE GUARANTEE SATISFACTION INDIANA ELECTROTYPE CO. 23-25 W. PEARL ST. INDIANAPOLIS. week to attend Bishop Dudley's funer burden to the church that some feared the office would be, from the outset, Mr. Arnett more than gathered expenses, and the harvest ripened so quickly that in less than six months he has paid his way and placed to the credit of the school upwards of $1,100 of the coin of the realm. His tour, extending from Michigan to the Gulf, and from the Mississippi river to the Atlantic, has been both pleasant and profitable. Being a good mixer, Mr. Arnett has met everybody of note wherever he has gone, and no young man in the connection can boast of a wider acquaintance or a larger army of friends. With this splendid record as a basis for argument, the admirers of Mr. Arnett in several sections have about determined to present his name to the coming General Conference of the A. M. E. church as a candidate for business manager of the Publication Department, which is said to be sadly in need of just such ability as has been shown by the young Ohian. The sentiment for a layman in this affair will no doubt prove helpful to Mr. Arnett, and as the laity of the great north has no representative position in the church, his chances for election ought to be first-class. While here, Mr. Arnett was the guest of Prof. F. S. Delancy, principal of Central High School, who saw to it that he was given an opportunity to visit the leading schools, churches, Y. M. C. A., Forum, and other progressive institutions that are bringing Louisville to the front. * * * Rector T. J. Brown, of the Church of Our Merciful Savior, has organized confirmation classes for adults and children. The death of Bishop Dudley was feeling touched upon by the pastors of all of our churches, and our papers have paid appropriate tributes to his memory. Prof. J. S. Catter's poem on the deceased prelate, in the Courier-Journal, was a gem. The new law firm of Black, Jennings & Ross is prospering. The Afro-American Council has resumed its meetings, the last session being held at the Knox Presbyterian church. KENNETH REID. News Items HENDERSON, KY., Special—Our town boats of being the largest strip tobacco market in the country. It has 18 stemmeries, which employ from 75 to 200 hands each. At this season of the year all are working their full capacity, which relieves much suffering and distress that he winter would cause from the lack of work. * * Corinthian Court No. 14, of the Independent Order of Court of Caluthe, was organized about 3 months ago, by Dept. Worthy Counselor Washington, of Louisville. The push and energy shown by its excellent corps of officers will soon make it rank among the first in the State. * * Hector Lodge No. 2, K. of P., is in a most flourishing condition. It is the leading lodge of the West. Dr. H. W. Armistead attended the meeting of the Endowment Bureau at Lexington on the 22d ult. He reports 25 lodges in the State, cash on hand, $8,605.63. Due on death claims, $450 The $8,00 was invested at 3 per cent * * The Alves Street Scholl, under the principalship of Prof. H. F. Jones is in a flourishing condition. He and co-workers are giving entire satisfaction. * * Rev J. M. Mundy, principal of St. Chummons Episcopal Mis P. G. LOWERY. IANAPOLIS, Ind. WE MAKE ENGRANINGS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION FOR PRINTING PURPOSES. SEND US YOUR PHOTO AND $1.25 AND WE'LL SEND YOU A HALF-TONE LIKE THE ONE OPPOSITE. WE GUARANTEE SATISFACTION INDIANA ELECTROTYPE CO. 23-25 W. PEARL ST. INDIANAPOLIS. WHO WANTS A PARADE NOVELTY that doubles TRAP DRUMS in Orchestra and ALTO in band or will do PkOPS. I have been featured for past two seasons with Mason Bros & Beechers' U. T. C. Co., also with A Ten Nights Co., as one of the world's Highest and Best Knife and Baton Juggler. Parade wardrobe a no.1. Add. Gus Goins, M.T. (Can join at once.) VERNON, OHIO. army re ce ad- sec pre- general ch as er of ch is such the for a doubt as as no nurch, to be was prin- who ppor- nools, and t are WANTED for Floto Shows Colored Band—10 Men—8 Mouth Pieces—2 Drums I. C. SHIPLEY Hotel MacGregor 18th and Wabash, Chicago, Illinois. DICE AND CARDS Expert work Great est dice and card catalogue ever published. Fee. G. BARB & CO. 56 Fifth Avenue, Chicago, Ill. ```markdown ``` A BEVERAGE PAR EXCELLENCE. Elsewhere in these columns will be found a display advertisement of the Chas, M. Pfeifer & Co., whiskey dealers, Cinchnati, O. This firm is the proprietor of the Estill Springs Distillery. The output of this distillery is rapidly gaining an envious reputation in the high grade liquor markets throughout the world. This whiskey is made in Nelson county, Ky., and is a high grade, hand-made, sour mash whiskey distilled from the finest grain. It is especially suited for the bar and family trade and is sold directly by us to the dealers, and can be had from any first-class handler of fine grades of whiskey. Some of the best cafes and saloons of our people have placed it on file and report that it has thus far given entire satisfaction. All orders addressed to Chas. M. Pfeifer & Co., 47 Main street, Cincinnati, O., will receive prompt attention. session School, went to Louisville last al. The Bishop was much thought of by the colored people here. * * Mr. Shelton Harvey, Jr., is the efficient baggage master at the Union Station here. He has filled the position with entire satisfaction for the past ten years. * * Miss S. E. Gannaway, a teacher in Alives Street building, was on the sick list last week. * * Miss Lula Edmundson, who has been teaching in the country for the past five months, closed her school term last Friday and left for Mayfield. Ky. * * The Freeman can be delivered every Saturday by Hilton Hancock, who is the agent for the same. Suscribes for The Freemin, the crest of Negro publication in the world. --- Mary Young women may avoid much sickness and pain, says Miss Alma Pratt, if they will only have faith in the use of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. "DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:—I feel it my duty to tell all young women how much Lydia E. Pinkham's wonderful Vegetable Compound has done for me. I was completely run down, unable to attend school, and did not care for any kind of society, but now I feel like a new person, and have gained seven pounds of flesh in three months. "I recommend it to all young women who suffer from female weakness."—MISS ALMA PRATT, Holly, Mich. FREE MEDICAL ADVICE TO YOUNG GIRLS All young girls at this period of life are earnestly invited to write Mrs. Pinkham for advice; she has guided in a motherly way hundreds of young women; her advice is freely and cheerfully given, and her address is Lynn, Mass. Judging from the letters she is receiving from so many young girls Mrs. Pinkham believes that our girls are often pushed altogether too near the limit of their endurance nowadays in our public schools and seminaries. Nothing is allowed to interfere with studies, the girl must be pushed to the front and graduated with honor; often physical collapse follows, and it takes years to recover the lost vitality,—often it is never recovered. A Young Chicago Girl Saved from Despair. "DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:—I wish to thank you for the help and benefit I have received through the use of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills. When I was about seventeen Lydia E. 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Knoxville College sub-stations are schools founded mainly for the purpose of employing the graduates of that college and for the most part are in Tennessee and Alabama. *** The Okalona Industrial School of Okalona, Miss., had a splendid likeness of its sewing school in a recent issue of The Educator. The school is situated in the center of a large Negro population in the rich cotton belt of Mississippi. Prof. Wallace A. Battle, the principal, has done a great work for the institution, winning to it the good will of the able whites of the community who are helping in a financial way to bring success. Lincoln Institute Notes. President Allen has received from the authorities of Walden University a receipt for twelve dollars, the amount collected from the faculty and students for the benefit of the fire sufferers in the recent catastrophe that befell a sister institution. Hurrah for Lincoln Institute with a big H. Messrs. A. Calvin Briscoe, class of 1863, and Beuben A. Henderson, class of 1896, take off highest class honors at Meharry Medical College. Stopping to consider that the students in 1904 at Meharry are in the main graduates, and graduates from a wide range of territory, this record speaks volumes for the character of the training given at Lincoln Institute. Dr.Joseph H. Ward OFFICE HOURS: 8 to 10 a. m., 1 to 8 p. m., 8 to 8 p. m. OFFICE AND RESIDENCE 185 Indiana Ave., INDIANAPOLIS TELEPHONES: { New, 1974. Old 6512 Black. Patronize our advertisers. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER THE SCHOOL OF POLICE GROUP OF CADETS KNOXVILLE COLLEGE KNOXVILLE TENN hard, but the doctor thought different and prescribed tonics, which I took by the quart without relief. Reading one day in the paper of Mrs. Pinkham's great cures, and finding the symptoms described answered mine, I decided I would give Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound a trial. I did not say a word to the doctor; I bought it myself, and took it according to directions regularly for two months, and I found that I gradually improved, and that all pains left me, and I was my old self once more. — LILLIE E. SINCLAIR, 17 E. 22d St., Chicago Ill." Vegetable Compound is the one sure remix important period in a young girl's tough with courage and safety the work fortify her physical well being so that red against sickness and suffering. forthwith produce the original letters and signatures of a will prove their absolute genuineness. Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass. Mansfield Briefs. Mansfield, O., Special.-George W. Edmonson, formerly chef of the Southern hotel, has been promoted to the position of steward, and Arthur W. Stewart as chef, with Solomon Blaine GROUP OF CA as assistant.—When in Mansfield call on George Kruschbeaum for a first-class meal. Up-to-date service.—Rev. B. L. Powell is holding a very successful revival service. THE LAKE ERIE & WESTERN BAILROAD for Toledo, Detroit, Ft. Wayne, Bloomin ton, Peoria and points ast and West. A. H. SELLERS, District Passenger Agent, 28 S. Illinois St, Indianapolis. Ind. H. J. RHEIN, General Passenger Agent. A GENERAL REVIEW OF A TRIP TO THE METROPOLIS CITY OF THE STATES AFTER VISIT TO THE CONFERENCE The Freeman Man Tells of the Progress of the Race and Other Things of Interest-Prominent Persons and Things. On my way to New York my first stop was at Pittsburg, Pa. At the Union station there I met Mr. Billows, one of the leading barbers of Pittsburg, who proceeded to make things pleasant for me. Mr. Billows is a man of very fine physique and manly bearing, and is indeed amiable. His shop is elegantly fitted up and he is surrounded by a fine-looking set of barbers. For thirty-one years he has followed this vocation, and is now doing a thriving business. After showing me his shop he took me to visit the law office of his son, who did not happen to be in at that time. However, I was placed in the hands of Mr. Franklin R. Stewart, an attorney at law, and one of the leading men of the city, and together we went sight-seeing. I was much impressed with the many attractions the city afforded, and especially with the sky scrapers. In some of these buildings one changes elevators, riding on the first elevator to the sixteenth floor and there changing cars, which carries one to the twenty-fourth floor, where he is landed above the clouds. We called on Mr. Thos. H. Johnson, another one of the leading barbers, at his elegant shop in the National Bank building. He was not in, but we later found him at the Union station barber shop, which is also run by him, and is likewise a magnificent place. From this place we strolled up Wylie avenue, which is very similar to Indiana avenue in this city. On Wylie avenue we found the A. M. E. church, the oldest church of our people and the most popular. Entering the church, we were ushered into the presence of its able pastor, Rev. I. S. Lee and, being seated in his study, we spent some little time conversing with him concerning the general welfare of the race and the so-called "Negro Problem." Rev. Lee has for many years been a minister of the gospel, and seems in every respect a very capable man, and from the work that he has done both in a financial and spiritual way we feel that he is indeed worthy of the honors of the bishopric. We had dinner in one of the finest restaurants, where we were again joined by Mr. Johnson, who took us to visit the Lorendl Literary and Social Club, of which he is the treasurer and one of its able supporters. This club is indeed a thriving one. They have a magnificent building costing ten thousand dollars, on which not one cent is now owed. It is well equipped with everything of interest and use to club life, having among other features a poolroom, billiard hall, dining room and kitchen. Here we were royally entertained. We then visited one of the large drug stores. This store is owned by a member of our race—Mr. Brown, one of the foremost citizens, and is indeed a credit to him and to the race. I had the pleasure while there of meeting Mr. Burkin, the inventor of the automatic gun which bears his name. This gun, besides being a very rapid shooter, does not become hot when in use, which is a decided advantage. It has been presented to Congress with a view to having the Government accept same. We wish the inventor every success. We also called on the Freeman representative, Mr. Thos. H. Harrison. Mr. Harrison is doing a nice business for us, which we highly appreciate, and wish him continued success. That evening I left Pittsburg, but being delayed in Harrisburg, I did not DETS KNOXVILLE COLLEGE KNOXVILLE arrive in New York until 6:30 p. m. the next day. In New York I stopped with Mr. T. C. Jarrott, on West Thirty-second street. Mr. Jarrott fully understands how to make one welcome, and the kindness of himself and estimable wife and four lovely daughters during my short stay among them will not soon be forgotten. He has been a resident of New York for thirty years, and of course knew the city well, and thereby proved an excellent guide and companion when he took me sight-seeing. While in New York I THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE KNOXVILLE COLLEGE met Jim Johnson, the artist, who has made himself famous by his wonderful paintings of horses. For one of these pictures he received $1,500, while the one he now has on exhibition on Sixth avenue—a picture of three horses and a colored jockey—brought him $300. We feel proud of Mr. Johnson, and wish him every success in the future. Mr. Alfred Turner, formerly of this city, and Mr. J. Harry Jackson, at one time foreman of The Freeman office, called on me. I was indeed glad to see them, and especially our old friend Jack. He is looking BIRD'S- KYVILLE, TENN him is to be found on one of the walls. This building and organization is indeed creditable, and should be an example to the young men of other cities. I did not find so many of the young men here as at this same hour the evening the young people were being addressed by Bishop Grant at Bethel church. I next visited St. Mark's M. E. church, the church of my choice. This is a grand, old church, pastored by the Rev. Dr. Brooks, an estimable man. It presents a very imposing exterior appearance and inside is indeed magnificent, having beautiful carpets on the floor, and fine, softcushioned seats, etc. The cost of this edifice was $125,000, but the same is now entirely free from debt. Here I met my old friend Brown, one of the leading members of this church. Mr. Brown does not seem to be a day older than when I met him there in '88. I also met Mr. Calvin Chase, editor of the Bee, whom I am always glad to see. In the evening I again visited the Abyssine Baptist church, and together with an audience that filled the church to the doors, listened VILLE COLLEGE. the very YOU NEED ME-LANGE HAIR the close invitation TONIC EYE VIEW OF THE KNOXVILLE CO to an eloquent discourse by the very able Dr. Chas. S. Morris. At the close of the service I accepted an invitation to address the congregation, and was appreciatively listened to. Leaving New York for home on Monday, I stopped over in Washington, D. C., where I arrived at 4 p.m. amid a blinding snow storm. I was conducted to the home of Mr. Peterson, who made things very pleasant for me while there. At his home I had the pleasure of meeting the noted violinist, Mr. Jos. Douglass. I was under very many obligations to the son of Mr. Peterson, who was very kind in showing me the sights of Washington. I first visited the Shurin hotel, meeting Messrs. Thos. Taggart and Joe Fanning, of this city, with other prominent Democrats. I then visited the Colonial hotel, formerly known as the Wormley, which, at that time, was owned by colored people. Here I met Mr. E. D. Cox, proprietor of the barber shop in the hotel. Mr. Cox was very affable indeed. He has been a citizen of Washington for a number of years, and is doing well. We called at the Treasury Department, and there met my old friend Mr. Judson Lyons, who always makes it pleasant for his friends when they call to see him, and his able assistant, Cyrus Field Adams. We were shown into the different departments, which were indeed interesting and instructive, and I had the pleasure of handling the largest number of bonds ever issued to any one man. Mr. Lyons has under his control seventy clerks. We watched the assistant treasurer sign more than 700,000 bonds in less than five minutes. I also met Mr. Thos. H. Clark. Mr. Clark served as lieutenant in the late Spanish-American war. While in Washington I visited Mr. E. E. 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Save your vopy snd compare it with the correction, whton will appear in the next lesson, the united states, england, germany, france, rosala, italy, spain, china, japan, cuba, sonth africa, . george washington, general sherman, abraham lincoln, frederick dongiass, Gr. booker t. washington, —_chtoago, new york, congressman george white, boston, cleveland, pennsylvania, indiana, california, alabama, detroit, mich., cineinnat!, ohio, washington, district of colombia, congress adjourned, let there be light the pittman system of short hand, the new york central railroad co. mayor harrison was re elected, president locke presided, governor herrick of ohio, in every state governors are elected by popular vote, Pp. c. knox is the new attorney general, secretary of state hay is a great diplomat, the american minister to hayti, powell, is very popular with the naytiens, the lord is mighty end strong, and wa are under his gracions care, it was in the month of may, 1897, that the event occurred. september, april, jane and november carry 30 days end all the rest of the months carry 31 days, except february, which carries 28 days, bat in leap year it carries 29 days. easter sunday, good friday, the 81st of may, decoration day is 8 national holiday. ‘we americans celebrate the declaration of Independence. fourth of jaly masonic batiding. : the st. paul building, located at broadway and ann ste., new york city, 1s 25 stories high. the state of colorado is noted for its silver mines, and sliver 1s mostly found 1n the western states new hampshire is an eastern state, but montana is in the west. ‘each state has its reserved rights. the state of pennayivania produces coal. the story of my life aad work. the life of frederick douglass report of the phillipine commissioner. the waiters’ manual. ‘Twas the night before Christmas, on a Fulton ferry boat (the Fulton ferry boats ply between Falton street, Brook- lyn, and Fulton street New York—old New York). Few people in these days ‘Use the ferry, they take the Brooklyn bridge, hence the cabin was vacant when I entered. 1 took o seat und started to read the evening paper, when ‘@ man (he looked Ilke a man) and two — entered. They started to sit on the same side of the cabin, bat when ‘they saw my brown face they took the ‘opposite side. They made some re- matks I-did not over-hear, but the nature of which I concluded. As the boat was leaving her moorings a dark, brown colored man, in the company of 8 very light: blonde white woman enter- ed the cabin and took seats opposite our friends (7) eee ‘The man and woman looked and act ed like ® lady and a gentleman. The people opposite commenced to talk in a stage whisjer: “The idea of a nigger being in company with a white woman, It’s bad enough to be obliged to ait in the came oabin with two niggers,” said one of the female, to which the male ‘added: “D> you know what we would do with that nigger down home, in Georgia, we'd lynch him and pat the girlaway.” The boat was nearing the New York pier; the colored man got up, walked across to the Georgia male and said in a firm, polite gentlemanly way: “Well sir, you are not down in Georgia now, you are in New York, God’s ooun- try, where people pick their company, regardless of race, color, sex or creed. ‘You can not lynch me here for talking to my wife, but when this boat is dock- Leap Year Social. Rome, N. Y., Speotal.—The Ladies’ Ald Soolety gave thelr first leap year social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. V. Payne, 216 Spring street. The guests were entertained by Mrs. Geo. Wright, Mrs. Will Freeman, of Oswego, N. Y., Mies Jenny Williams end R. Goodman. Austin’s Enterprising Citizens. Austin, Texas, Spectal.—J, H. Brewer, of Fannin, Texas, is in the olty and bas accepted @ position in Franklin's bar. ber shop.—Rev. 8. L Roberts ts an able worker in the field for Christ and the race He reads and admires The Free. man.—We have three grocery stores, owned and controlled by colored people; seven barber shope, four blacksmith shops ard one undertaker establishment, owned by Mr. Wm. Tears.—Read The Freeman and keep posted on the doings of the race It can be found at Rev. 8. L. Roberts’ barber shop, 809 Colorado street. Copies of The Freeman can be found ‘at 1230 Wylie Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. (ed if you don’t hurry about your busi- ‘ress I will beat you within an inch of ‘your life, and then have you arrested for tnsulting 8 lady.” When the boat landed the “cracker” dusted. Com- ment. None is needed. eee It these few lines should arrest the eye of Mise Carrie 8 C. Hodges, of Hemlin, Ky., will kiodly make an ack. nowledgement by mall. eee How coon are we forgotten after death. Who of us oan tell the story of ‘the life work of Joha Brown, or Charlee Sumner, or Abraham Lincoln, or Gar- rett Smith, or Wm Lloyd Garrison, ot Frederick Donglaes, Willis A. Hodges, or Joha Martin, or Lewis Patnam, or Martin Sykes? eee THINGS THAT CAN NOT BE EXPLAINED. Why you do not renew your subecrip- tion for The Freeman? __ Why we have no white friends as of ‘Yore? (Lhave asked this question five times and will continue until I get an answer) Will Bennie Tillman and Johnnie Temple Graves occupy the same cell “down below” when they die? What has become of certain pretty Kentucky female echoo! teacher? How old is Ann? (A chestnut), Who will be the next president’ (This 1s an easy one) ‘Why you are not a member of the “great and only” businese league of col- ored Americans—the Invinelple Sons aud Danghters of Commerce? Why not! B, EQUARE. ‘Mineola Items. mi Mineola, Texas, Spevtal.—There are nearly two hundred scholars in school and only two teachers,—Prof. Veasy and wife are doing all they oan to bet ter the condition of the race.—Jack Mc Collongh’s wife arrived here safe from ———— i“ ~ALPOLI> SAG nee ee Ua ey cy cette) Effectually drives out the poisons that cause the pain and swelling and permanently cures the most stubborn cases. Builds up the system at the sametime. Price 50 cents per box. Signed Guarantee Bond with every box that money will be refunded if no cure is made, SPECIAL OFFER. In order to introduce Father Grey's Remedy ALPOLI to the many sufferers who need it, we will, for a limited time, send by mail, all charges paid by us, tnree 50c. boxes for $1.00. TRIAL For 0c, topay cont of mating, ste wo will send ariel Fete by mall Yes iil meation this paper. Addreve ALPOLI COMPANY, Box C, Sole Distributors, Kingston, N. ¥. Misaissipp! with her obilirsn on the 12th —Mrs. Stacy Walton, the mother of Bob Brown, died on the 16th She leaves children snd grand-cbtldren to monra their logs. She was baried ia the colored cemetery on the 17th een FARM: ORCHARD GARDEN| By SS TRICE LSocssitcs! z ATR ae aie) Refi HAS =O | PY es SSS o.3.7H1G0,, ROCKFORD, th CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. A fact not generally known is that the state of Florida has but one water power in all its length and breadth. If the assessor loses faith in human nature do not blame him, for be meets all his friends and neighbors on lines where human nature is weak. The cotton plant grows so large in Venezuela that stepladders are needed to gather the crop, on rich soils the plant attaining a height of eighteen feet. Trees are very like men—they must haye a congenial soil and environment in order to do their best. There are many mistakes made by getting both trees and men in wrong places. Corn was grown by the mound build. ers in the west ages ago—how long ago no one knows. Corn of the flint type has been repeatedly found in the an- cient burial mounds of these people. It is not much trouble to break in the young team of horses if you have let the boys break them in as colts. ‘This is one thing which every farm boy should be encouraged to learn how to do. They all like to do it. It is a pretty true saying that in this world you will get about what you pay for, and yet with this truth so well es- tablished men are ever striving to get something for nothing. This desire makes them easy victims of all sorts of humbugs and swindles. He took out a policy in a farmers’ mutual insurance company. Afterward he installed a feed cooker in his barn. Cooker set fire to the barn. Company Tefused to pay loss. Farmer sued to Tecover on policy and beat the com- pany. Was this right or wrong? Wrong, We say. The acre of cotton which this year produced a bale of 500 pounds brings the grower as much money as the own- er of ninety sheep in Montana received for their crop of wool last year. It looks as though it might not be long before the dealer in ready made cloth: ing would have to offer as an excuse for -a long price that the clothes had some -eotton mixed with the wool, | ‘The beet sugar epep of the states is about 210,000 tons for the past season, | ‘This is only a fraction of the amount of sugar, consumed, and to make the growing of this small amount of beet sugar possible in this country of high priced labor.a tariff is imposed on all imported sugar which is one of the most grievous burdens the poor man has to carry. We are led to inquire what is the use of acquiring tropical heathen territory if the American peo- ple cannot be supplied with cheap sug- ar? If these heathen can grow sugar for less than half the cost of beet sug- ar produced in this country, why not let them do it? We have got to fight for these brothers in breech clouts, got to feed them and got to civilize them anyhow. ‘There are many farm homes which could be made a world more enjoy- able by putting a good furnace in the cellar. While no saving in the amount of fuel might be looked for, a much larger proportion of the house would be kept comfortable day and night and an almost endless lot of dirt and bother avoided. ‘The modern farm home should have a bathroom, a fur- nace and a water supply under pres- cure, the three conveniences costing about $450. The writer warms bis home with a furnace and uses for fuel the rough stuff of the timber lot— stumps, chunks and the like — which would be almost unsalable. It Is the only way we can get any comfort or satisfaction out of stumps which have cost much hard work to get out of the fields. ‘The Rock Island railway follows the general course of the Illinois river for a distance of nearly a hundred miles between Davenport and Chicago. Pass- ing over the road recently we could but Rote the vast acreage of seemingly ‘Waste land all along the course of this stream, thousands and thousands of acres of marshy, brush covered land evidently subject to periodical over- flow, this land seemingly not used ei- ther as pasture or hay land, It would seem as though, with a soil as fertiie as this river bottom land must be and with land as high priced as it is in that state, some better use should be made of the lands referred to. In Iowa such lands are heavily pastured and kept in blue grass even if they are overflowed a dozen times every year. A grove to secure simply protection from the fury of western winds in the prairie country may be most quickly obtained from the willow, next from the cottonwood, followed by the soft maple and box elder. A willow grove made of cuttings stuck in well prepar- ed rich soll eight feet apart each way will make a perfect protection from the wind in five years, and so planted as inclose the homestead lot—house, barns, sheds and garden—on the south, west and north, will, for the land occu: pied by it, return the best income of any land upon the average farm. 1/ we were opening up a new farm today Such a grove would be the first thing weshould give special attention to. Of course, if one can wait, the evergreen grove is In every way better, but it is more expensive to plant, and one must wait at least twelve years before such Protection from the wind is secured. One form of agricultural cruelty is to Put two or three calves on one cow and let them worry her down to a skeleton. It costs from $2 to $4 per rod to gravel a road, depending upon the dis- tance which the gravel has to be hauled. Machinery is knocking the poetry out of the cornfield. No more pumpkins among the corn, for they are in the way of the corn harvester, Larch trees grown on good land and Properly cared for are worth $500 per Acre fot telephone poles when they are thirty years old. | Lots of the big 1902 crop of corn is still in the fleld, involving a loss of ‘over 25 per cent of the crop. ‘Too much Wet, too much com, too little help. The good management of a farm is Indicated by the keeping of a grassy headland around the margin of the cui- tivated fleld. When in grass, it is pre- supposed that such strip will be mowed and thus a dirty fence row of weeds prevented. The Brown Swiss, a rare variety of cattle in the west, show up as great dairy animals, a cow of this breed hay- ing ‘an authenticated test of 3.25, 3.03 and 8.14 pounds of butter for three successive days. Few cows of any breed can bent this record. GOT S25.000 BY TAKING PR ONS ER ae ) (oe Cl tst~—~S ge, ae NSS esi te 2S eft. en 4 Dr, Henrygoldsea w. Robertson’« eins peBrent Medium and Fortune Teller, who was born in Richmond, Va, was salted to Dal as Texte, by special eau to setae law gully "The mater waa soled a Bee daze’ ime, Tho parties wo Songht him for twenty-five Thousaua Dollgess se she woels town sings his praise. Everybody is wonder! ing at such a marvelous man. He breaks up con- Juration aehe goes; he isthe eatest man of hie profecsion, that over tratsied the Receees Hates "Ho gives adion on Doguticn Bbuione Cab see attatge” 2, Sealed, the Routers Gambling, Fidden Treasures, Separations, ote, Dr, Roberteon bas had toni wos at et {ence in basiness. His mother aud father are the scventhfchlidren gnd hese thels eres horu with a gite that nooneca sequal. Hetasgiven lightto thourandcct homear Wie itd foe dend trnce tthe graveyard for threo age, "He toll tinge that happened mventy ve Years before hie births he ives yous Lucky Charin to ast you forever; he gives you the numberet our lucky days aad works for white and colored. “When ho was eluhe seats Nod teen Fi took achip and called from the Nortuern to the Southens statee thes en ee ROS soncolige th Nauches, aie” "Op bis ratarn from schoal he prfotied n'a Sue reo forts Yours; now ho isthe king of spirituailew. He assisted by four ctlicr medlome sea Rinciees arealwayscrow ded. Hl bagcauted the cripledto throw thelr cratchen away alter tortor flcted and biind for years. "Hols thestar of tio whipping post. “He dues uot believe ta scvbing POOF. ‘Hits copected tobe hanged and to the pen for lfehave been pardoned in a short tze thlogtted hedium.” Mang wouen aud men who could uot liveim sha homenon aeneet er aah disagreeable husbands aed wives have returned abd how are dolug well, Mets sence eats ‘and gents who bave been led astray on account of the devils works are nom Texas ee males Mant who bave syent all thelr money gotuy lato business and harelost on ace tif Soe havelgined i fuck angare.now happy and bare great trade Mary who pretended to've feat fiends to youin a deceitful way, Dr. Roberteon has found them dvlle ware amne coe a Justice, such as property, divorces. otc, and lost, have gained thelr righta by tois tens mesic, Power, ‘Many mediums, spiritaalists, fortune tellorn’ eter, who hate takga ney hae nd did no god, are now receiving Justice and thelr devils work is belag broken es: Hoey oes have eprinikied powder, burned candles and buried bundles against you bare Homes soe. ‘be Rertson brea up conjarationeasticgoon. "Many wito were bute die Womeea STi sores, poison, witchcraft end covjuration were taved by thie mighty bealex Bags eee carried news against you to cause trouble have stopped aud can Tot carry ame aye eae Shagee etacen ages Rhencceiet Me QeovPCa te sehen any ee ay inan's power Many mon who have left thetr homes ‘naked and ieeng’ wegen whe feet thelr husbands, have reformed acd are now happy. Dr. Robertson's wi sks ware bresuhe hook, Blctimopd, Ve: Alany who tried to sare money and ypeat every dla that Bey muse aevoroe, Sarge bai hocott and property, Dr. nabertoon chains down your euler or tint hey Wi ever reuch you in life." He sleeps inhi dark room in'a dend trau eno lorksinte reece Say atif i tere mado glu an cscs what efor Your goed or Vad and on iit pots Spiritual table and sends t by mall. He unlocks vour duoc? wealth, teppined atk coe Hocspirtct Ged wuldrs him: Bee hum now sud yar troubles wil end (e'Wan enotsn ay Spiritual Sail No. Sal Camp Serect, Jun, Sth, 1s that only ve men tn the World covid Oy ho ork that he does and no Wome. ‘work tnt he does and m Tesnwonaie ‘To whom it may concern: ‘This isto certify that Dr. Robertson is true. T was in my bed famictes for months. Could aot raloe up my babe until heave ot Di dokerisont vaese Ay ped Immediately. Be eamo to my home ‘nd told. me what wes the mater wise cured sree with bis spiritual power. 1am excited from gludacat Rov. O. BGiiutons Sackeses mies ‘othe public ingeneral: Allow we to-exprets what Dr. H.W. Hoborters hae hee for mae, ,d wash for dive gets aid my busband wae neatly crazy from a spel tattooed for faen Fears and wo.cona ot sagoed n auytoiog wut ted thefts ‘medium and be 0. moved the spells aud sickness entirely; now we are bay b 5, We, Would ‘ike to have bim {olive ourelty. ‘Very Feapectiully, Mrs. 1, V, Norman, No i133 Tehoooiecaice (oeay es Jeune Lia ‘Beat riende: hls eto cer ty that Dr. Henrygolisea W. Roberton can help the needy Mpa me crater ig wy cide tthe bomb 1 coals ot say laid eee drunk ft years, bat after s friend of wine advised me to see Doctor Ht bertaca tock hon egt Youn d fogay we haveonr own home anda rye farm. Holea powertal man, ‘oh Mths Vieibur gy igen | Drs! Wr Robertson: Deas Priend—I recelvad the last medicine that you tert me and af. terse ie enree dase feitaes pow women; ail swelling left and the other in eier ig secled: Tom, zours truly, d- J. Holland: Mobile, Ala. oe his ts to eertity that Ur Rovertson is great. 1 bed been fighuing for my bountiesso long until I thought there was no hope but after reading of bie wonders, gaveina siritiees toe Buy mobey and bave pttid ui al debts and wre in'e pretty coitescot myoms. ‘Muy Gea Use forever. “Dvd. Efuvt, «cago, Ill. aan te. W. Robertson Beat SirAllow mo to thank oa for sour Kinde. 1 have gxined my property back and the woman who cased the trout le between my Rusbond andy eee a Be Lown and he le now better than ever. You will siways have my’ bent wishes for eacesse rs. Le 3» Beaumont, Tes MP. Soar Br Robettaon: 0.1) a few words to thavk 08, Hogly for wiat yon aid for me, hop, ee pho stole my clothes and iowelry br Sask then, ba an pat then arp sft ism taikfor the town, You are trne ia your “orks.” Respectfully, G. Oiuclane Ruigke Norge Carolina. 7 Robertson: Dear Str—After you removed the evil spirits from our home ard gave us the incky charm wo succeeded ja settlog the hidden treasure. Noe oon ate me ned eave Bs Snclir Mate and will always picture youn oar memory, from A-'and’ He Posts Gmseta, Nobrae riends: ‘hiss to certity that Dr Robertson is trae in what he says, I have lost ay job, for tuteo aor the Oi oot have money 66 saphort oe wile oo eit Per ears tot Br. Noveraoa sade tide bt wicberet mo ir cance aod worked Si stintan pow Be, Lam Bow doing welland bave more work then lean tally do. alsa t'and' my Ten ave got him to decide to live in onr cite. Tam scurs reepectfully. M. ft Bile Bains fone Galician write bis: rice foe firtane #38 Rend toary with air lttar tor Other batise- lars, write him, Adivess, DR. HENRY GOLDSEA W. ROBERTSON, ‘267 Mevoy Btreet, Dallas, Texas, Gend stamps for reply. My Breath. Shortness of Breath Is One of the Com: monest Signs of Heart Disease. Notwithstanding what many physic< sans say heart disease can be cure, De. Mites Now Hen Cove as per- manentiy" restored to" health mang ttouands who Dad found no rae, the "metiinn aipntle_ or homowe Datho) of regular ping pytenn Chas proved ia nig ft he tory of medicine, by being so uniformly steel In carng thee ima ‘Neary aay to of the Se sea of toute arise of ra Rene ce i comon ans rant of alu or Tonnine ep stale, oro other erence ifthe ear ur fo ese tiene {enn eton Ie pmoing powers thre isromeniog wong wih ‘The very boat tog You ean dls to take ‘De. es New ‘hast Cire i co to the foundation ct the ont ble, and make a permanent cure by stfongthenng and renewing the nerves “1 know that Dr. Miles’ NeW Heart cate tat had Net EE eben Peake Pt th ata eatin SETHE RACE Pen Shit beanie toe ee ket Me Tati Ps aa at Rh ce inthe ea na ae Tos aur Ga MY ie ASMA an lara car RSS a ie nite ie eg ahd ode tym Yat, ae 1p, Stra HT are tS Rte a i ae DUES SOAS, uialons, Ot Jf the first bottle does not help you, FREE Wo eo eal Meg of owt An ain pitas ter toc! 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It cost nothing to investigate. CENTRAL LOAN CO. Second Floor, Front Room. Room 208 State Life Building. (Formerly Stevenson Bldg.) (15 E. Washington Street) Old Phone Main 3182 New Phone... 4270 SPECIAL A collector has left twenty-four of these highly decorative Blankets on the art floor for disposal. Prices quoted are decidedly the lowest you've ever known, as you'll appreciate if you stop before the Ayres show windows to-day. There is a Blanket of native yarn in size three feet five inches by five feet three inches at $4 50; others at $6, $6.50, $7.25 and on up to $66, which pays for a beautiful specimen nearly six by eight feet. If you've ever wanted an Indian Blanket make the most of this opportunity and come at once. L.S.AYRES&Co Indiana's Greatest Distributers of Dry Goods. TO FREEMAN SUBSCRIBERS. If The Freeman fails to reach you, please let us know by phone or card. We cannot know unless you tell us. Phones—New, 2880; old, 7187, black. CITY AND SOOIETY BRIEF8. Mrs. Snced is able to be ont again. Mrs. Street is able to be out again. Mrs. Mary Williams is improving from a recent illness. Mr. Ben Phillips of Anderson is quite ill at his home there. Little Robert Williams is recovering from an attack of measles. Henry Johnson is ill at his father's home in Reynold's avenue. Rev. and Mrs. C. H. Johnson are the pround parents of a bouncing baby boy. The Progressive Social Club presented Rev. Mrs. Mason with two beautiful robes. Mrs. Addie Thomas of Terre Haute is the guest of Mrs. Ella Faison, 525 Minerva street. Merrideth Meadows of the Denison torsorial parlors is out after an illness of several weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Nunn entertained Rev. Mrs. Lena Mason with a reception Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. John Curtis entertained at dinner at the Parker Mrs. Wm. H. Tolls and Mrs. Joseph Lewis. Lewis and Oliver Wilson of Lafayette, Ind., are in the city to attend the funeral of their sister, Mrs. Tucker. Simpson M. E church revival service is growing in interest conducted by Rev. Riley. Next Sunday (to-morrow) is Decision day. Sarah McGooden, age 103 years, died at the Alpha Home last Monday. She was a christian woman and was loved by a host of friends. The Young Ladies' Business Club entertained Rev. Mrs. Mason Tuesday afternoon at the residence of Miss Mary Jackson in East Sixteenth street The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Y. M. C. A. attended the mass meeting of the National Federation of Negro Women in a body at Bethel church Thursday evening. Rev. John Griff,o after a series of successful meetings at Rev. C. Campbell's church, lasting several weeks, closed services this week and left for other fields of labor. In some unknown manner thieves secured entrance to the Union Station barber shop, of which Mr. James Wells is owner, last Monday morning and stole $219 75. There is no clew to the perpetrators of the theft. The Y. M. C. A. members conducted the services at the Flanner Guild last Sunday. Among the notable events of the evening was an address by Mrs To save you 10 per cent. on Diamonds, Namely, getting my diamonds direct, and very small expenses. Latter' Diamond Rings, $10 and upward Gents' Diamond Rings, $15 and upward I also keep a general line of first-class jewelry. J P. MULLALLY, DIAMOND IMPORTER 28 Monument Place "A Davis, the national organizer of the National Federation of Negro Women. The officers of the Progressive Social Club are Mrs. Angeline Brooks, president; Mrs. D. D. Hunter, vice-president; Stella Rhoades, secretary; Sallie Dudley, assistant secretary; Mrs. William Jackson, treasurer; Flora Hayes, journalist. Martin Hale, an aged and respected christian citizen, died Jan. 27, age 91 years. For eighteen years he has been a resident of this city and a member of Bethel A. M. E. church. His illness was of short duration. Many friends join the family in their grief over the death of this good man. SCORING THE BEE. A Correspondent Takes a Shy at a Putative Editor Who Uses a Temporary Franchise to Misrepresent Carnegie, Washington and the Tuskegee Student. Washington, D. C., Special.—In a recent issue of the Washington Bee there appeared a long editorial screed, the authorship of which, by current rumor and familiar ear marks, has been accredited to a high-salaried clerk in the Interior Department, as a part of his self-imposed task of holding up the FINANCIAL. Prudent People Prosper! BY Saving Something Systematically!! PROVING THAT Frugality is Fortune's Foundation!!! Benjamin Franklin said: "Your best friend is a dollar saved." When placed in a safe bank, it becomes the best friend you ever had. To all of us there comes a time when we need just such a friend. Start Your Account at Once WITH THE How to Invest THE International Loan and Trust Company INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAW WEST VIRGINIA. Mrs Davis, the national organizer of the National Federation of Negro Women, will deliver an address at the Flanner Guild on Sunday evening at the regular service hour. A fitting musical program will also be rendered. Bishop A. Grant and Dr. Watson of the Church Extension Bureau left last Tuesday for Mobile, Ala., to attend the meeting of the general officers and board of bishops of the A. M. E. church. Many notable personages will be present at this gathering. The marriage of John A. Malone and Miss Nellie B. Knox was one of the social events of last week. Miss Knox is the only daughter of Mr. George L. Knox of The Freeman, and an attachee of the office. Mr. Malone is a well-known and popular young man of the city. They will be at home to their friends at 820 Muskingum street. The Leap Year Ball that was given by the young ladies of the city, Monday evening, was indeed a splendid affair, upon which occasion Odd Fellows' Hall was beautifully decorated. The ladies were beautifully attired, and the guests tripped the light fantastic "till the wee's sma' hour" to the sweet strain of music. The menu consisted of the delicities of the season. BUSINESS INTERESTS Call on J. A. Robinson, the grocer, 495 Indiana avenue. New phone 807. Household goods bought, sold and exchanged. Naumann, 383 Indiana Ave. Lacy has opened out a new stock of groceries at 514 Indiana Avenue. Give him a call. The Boston Market, 339 Indiana ave., for choice meats and poultry. New phone 3555 Wm J. Reed, dealer in oils and gasoline. Phone new 4051. Residence 749 W. Walnnt Street. For Rent—Nitely furnished room with bath and fuel. Terms reasonable Inquire 412 Muskingum street. Gentleman only. Buy your coal, wood and kindling of Jackson Brothers, 1618 Martindale-ave. Phone, old 996 main. Call on Emanuel Williams for coal, coke, wood and kindling, 402 W. North street. Phone 1884 main, old. tf The finest of all kinds of meats at the Cut Rate Meat Market, 311 Indiana avenue. Thomas G Bramlette. Lookhart & Kerr 349 Indiana avenue. Ice Cream Soda, Hot Chocolate, Boullions, etc Fine Candies, Pure Drugs, Prescriptions. Prof. Wilson, Palmist and Clairvoyant, of New Orleans, La., is in the city for a few days stopping at 323 Ellsworth street. For a life reading go and see him. The Planet Hotel—First-class in all particulars. Good meals, served at all hours. Visitors coming to Indianapolis ask hackman for the Planet $415\frac{1}{2}$ and $417\frac{1}{2}$ Indiana Ave. Frank Duerson. For fine service and the best in the market in season, go to the Parker House. The special Sunday dinners from 1 to 8 p.m. $23c; week days 20c. Good lodging rooms. 321 W. Michigan street. Holliam and Reese. TESTIMONIAL. Mrs. Janey Williams of Johnsville, Ark., writes Dec. 10th, 1903, the following letter. I have used the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow and have found it to do more than it is recommended to do. It stops the hair from falling out and breaking off and cleans the scalp and makes the hair soft, pliable and glossy. Please forward me two bottles. Inclosed find money order for same. Please give this order prompt attention and oblige. Send us 50 cents and we will ship you a bottle express paid. Address, The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ill. Copies of The Freeman are on sale at Fred D. Thomas' barbershop, 242 East Secondstreet, Los Angeles, Cal. "The Negro not a Beast." A 30 page book for 10c. It is a treasure to the Negro! Send at once. Star Book Co., Zero, Tenn. SCORING THE BEE. A Correspondent Takes a Shy at a Putative Editor Who Uses a Temporary Franisee to Misrepresent Carnegie, Washington and the Tuskegee Student. Washington, D. C., Special.—In a recent issue of the Washington ton Bee there appeared a long editorial screed, the authorship of which, by current rumor and familiar ear marks, has been accredited to a high-salaried clerk in the Interior Department, as a part of his self-imposed task of holding up the hands of William Monroe Trotter in his campaign of abuse and vituperation This extraordinary young man (or his literary shadow) attempts to discuss Mr. Carnegie's address before the Armstrong Association, and at the same time goes the fartherest way around Robin Hood's barn to place the Tuskegee student in a false light before the public, and to befog the attitude of Mr. Booker T. Washington on the Negro's economic progress. Now, it is not expected that the putative editor of the Bee will ever commend himself to the respect of fair-minded men by this kind of thing, but we do confess a feeling of surprise that he should claim, without the slightest warrant, that a statement, which appeared in the Student, had been purposely doctored, when he knows that it can be easily proven otherwise. As a matter of fact the article which he oriolesse appeared in the Tuskegee Student just exactly as it appeared in the New York World, and the contributor to the Bee's opinion page is asked to "make good" in his assertions, or else accept the condemnation of decent men for this James-faced dealing. Mr. Washington's comment on Mr. Carnegie's address was directed entirely to the economic phase, and it was upon this phase of the address that the World desired a specific statement from Mr. Washington. Surely the Bee-Trotter-Guardian gang, with which the aforesaid department clerk has become unfortunately affiliated, and of which he is a leading spirit, should be allowed to permit Mr. Booker T. Washington to discuss the particular phase of Mr. Carnegie's address in strict accordance with the request of the World without these scurvy attacks upon him. We have before us now the New York World which contains the Booker Washington comment on the Carnegie speech; also we have before us the Student; and word for word the Student report is an exact counterpart of the article appearing in the World. It costs nothing to be fair in dealing with men and measures. This otherwise talented young gentleman, when clothed in the Bee's swaddling garments, is sadly in need of a lesson in the ethics of honorable warfare. The book containing the proceedings of the National Sociological Society is in the hands of the printer, and will appear early in the spring. The Second Baptist Lyceum is showing marked improvement under the painstaking ministration of Lent. R. E. Toomey. Mr. Henry Y. Arnett, financial agent of Wilberforce University, is expected in the city next week. He is said to be an avowed candidate for the position of business manager of the A. M. M. Book Concern. JUSTICE. Southern cooking has "caught on" in New York. A class for instruction in cooking "as ole mamyu used to do it down in Dixie" meets informally at frequent intervals at the Hotel Westminster. The chef is a colored Virginian, especially imported for this work, because of a culinary ability demonstrated among the F. F. Vs. His "chief d'ovre," and the dishes in which his aristocratic patrons take the deepest interest are fried chicken and corn cake. The instructor once cooked for Gen. Cassius M. Clay. Always give former address in cases of removal where paper is to be changed from one place to another. Cut Rate Market L.W. 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West St. Lots of goods still left in Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry, Silverware, etc., at "Rock Bottom prices." NEWS BUILDING 38 West Washington Street. "If it comes from Reeds" its right its up to date and the price is right. Taggarts Bakery 234 W. Vermont Street. 233, 235, 237 Massachusetts Avenue. 18, 20, 24 N. New Jersey Street. 1538 N. Illinois St. 1532 College Ave. HAMILTON Hall Market HAVALUNCH In a Box for 10 cents. Gem Laundry Collars and Cuffs 2 CENTS Best Work in the City Gem Laundry Notice to Heirs, Creditors, Etc. In the matter the } In the estate of Marion Circuit Court, winnie Scott, February Term, 1904. Notice is herby given that Henry Scott as administrator of the estate of Winnie Scott, deceased, has presented and died his account and vouchers in final settlement of said estate, and that the same will come up for examination and action of said circuit court on the 6th day of February 1904, at which time all heirs creations or legatures of said estate are required to appear in said court and show canes. If any therebe, why said account and vouchers should not be approved. And the heirs of said estates are also hereby required at the time and also forwarded to appear and make a proof of their heirship. HENRY SCOTT. PERKINS & McCALLISTER, Attorney Important news items will be received at the Freeman Office. Telephone number, new 2880