The Freeman

Just Another: Gentlemen--Your paper is a good Puller. Orders are coming from New Jersey, Alabama Texas, etc. We mean to stay with you. B. Amos & Co, Mail Order Dealers, Pains. Ga. THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XVII. NUMBER 15. SHIFTING SCENES THOMPSON'S WEEKLY REVIEW OF THE PASSING SHOW THE SOUTH'S SUFFRAGE EVASION Merely a Postponement, Not a Sentiment-Political Philosophy of Today-Mr. Joseph S. Carter, Poet and Teacher-Sharps and Flats. Perhaps it is presumptuous for a layman to sit in judgment of the decision of a member of congress, learned in law and chairman of a committee on election, but I cannot restrain the feeling that Mr. Mann and his honorable colleagues lost the opportunity of their lives in not taking the southern suffrage bully by the horns in the contested election case of Dantzler against Lever, and deciding the matter upon its merits. Some argue that to have forced an issue at this time would have been a political blunder. Maybe it would have been. When was a moral issue ever raised from the beginning of civilization that some timorous soul did not rise up and pronounce its agitation "a political blunder?" History is full of these alleged "political blunders," and from Rumymeade to Appomattox every concession to civil liberty has been wrong from unwilling hands, and every statute enlarging personal privileges has been written after a season of strife, caused by a series of these same "political blunders." It is as true as ever was that "unsettled questions have no regard for the peace of nations," and this country can never exist in tranquility as long as ten millions of her people are citizens in the letter of the constitution and subjects in the interpretation of that great document. In declaring Dantzler not defeated and declining to affirm that Lever was elected for fear of establishing a precedent that might vacate the seats of all the members from the rotten borghs, Mr. Mann evaded and simply postponed a problem that congress must face ultimately. The House of Representatives is the sole judge of the qualifications of its members, and the waiving of this prerogative may testify to Mr. Mann's prerogative and expertise in advoking an embarrassing conflict on the eve of a campaign, but it did not bear witness to his courage or statelyman capacity. Either Mr. Dantzler or Mr. Lever was elected, or there was no election, and the seat should be declared vacant. The ballot in the Southern states can be as strongly safeguarded as in the North, and the House could immortalize itself were it to refuse to accept a member upon whose ordernials there was a taint of corruption, intimidation or bloodshed. South Carolina is as greatly obligated to obey the laws and respect the constitution as Illinois, and, I say again, political expediency or not, Mr. Mann's committee missed a magnificent campaign slogan for a free ballot and a fair count when it flunked in the Dantzler-Lever case. The thing cannot be dodged permanently, nor can responsibility be shifted to the supreme court of non-jurisdiction. Dantzler will run again, and next year he will come to congress with the same old claim, more strongly fortified, in order to meet the objections just urged against this claim. It is not wasting money as some are in inclined to wait to keep these Negro issues continually before congress and the supreme court. We must win by intelligent persistence, if we win at all, and as fast as one case fails bring forward another, minus the weakness that are exposed from time to time. Meet every excuse and every subterfuge until not another leg is left for the authorities to stand upon. This will take much time, call for much energy and cost much money; and liberty is the costiest of luxuries, and those who are costiest of it must contend for it in season and out of season. Experience has shown us that the Negro's rights have moved along the line of party necessity. Parties do things great omines because they are driven to it for self-preservation. Had the Republicans been one vote shy of a majority Dantzler would have stood an excellent chance of being seated. Should the Republican strength in the House be reduced below the safety mark Mr. Mann would be among the first to regard the pulling in of a few cheated southerners of either race as the same of political wisdom. The next congress will TRUE REFORMERS ART MUSIC JOURNAL OUR CARTOON The cartoonist, as noted in the above, was in an excellent mood when he conceived and drew that fine specimen of Negro manhood. Standing for labor in all of its phases, the picture is ideal. It is no less than a symbol of what the race ought to be and will be, if it listers to the admonition of the times, and gives to all labor the dignity due it. The figure is good to behold; it looks a MAN; a man in the field, in the school room, on the rostrum; a man wherever his lines may fall. Will the young Negro men catch inspiration from the cartoon, take on new courage and be men in every sense of the word? see more of the race problem than this one cating the calling of a general meeting of tery project, and a restraining order w has rubbed up against. the National Afro-American Press Association cheerfully and promptly issued. All I had most interesting chat with Mr. Joseph S. Cotter, of Louisville, last Sunday, just after the services of the Church of Our Merciful Saviour, of which we are members. Mr. Cotter is a pleasing, companionable gentleman, and combines the best attributes of the student and the man of affairs. He is far from being the "crank" some critics would have us believe, and while wedded to poetry and teaching his enthusiasm for writing and speaking inspire rather than bore. One never talks with him five minutes without being edified. He possesses the artistic temperment, and looks like an actor, yet he is able to illuminate his thought without leaving the earth. His practical philosophy is describable in all that he does; being equally noticeable in the underlying purpose of "Caleb the Degenerate," in his volume of poetical "Links of Friendship," and in his management of the well ordered school building at Eighth and Kentucky streets, over which he presides. I am always glad to meet Mr. Cotter, and shall take pleasure in going over with him a number of productions that are best appreciated when given the advantage of his magnetic personality. I am incepted to Mr. Cotter for copies of "Caleb" and "Lin's of Friendship." They are both worthy contributions to the literature of the race, and carry subtle meanings that offer to the orical reviewer a most fascinating field for examination. A southern correspondent writes, advo- INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 1904. cating the calling of a general meeting of the National Afro-American Press Association at Chicago for the day following the close of the Republican National Convention. He argues that all of the editors and correspondents of any importance will be there, and that they will be brimful of bright ideas, looking to the betterment of the race through the medium of the press. He thinks the time more feasible than a later date, for it saves at least one journey in a very busy year—quite an item to a newspaper man. I refer the question to President C. F. Adams and Secretary E. J. Scott. --- Hon. M. M. Lewey, Florida's most polished diplomat and peerless leader, would be excellent company for Register Lyons on the national committee. Messrs. Lee, Wetmore, Walls, Young and others would do the state and the race a service by impressing this fact upon Mr. Lewey's host of influential white friends who would cheerfully support the popular Pensacolian if they thought the race's magnates nud their hearts set on the place. Enterprising colored people of Louisville, catching the commercial spirit germinated by the National Negro Business League, purchased a 23 acre tract of land near the western limits of the city. They wished to convert nine acres of it into a cemetery. The white people in the neighborhood said the burial of bodies there would pollate the drinking water in their wells and breed pestilence. They applied for an injunction against the company promoting the ceme tery project, and a restraining order was cheerfully and promptly issued. All of which goes to show that the dead Negro in Kentucky's metropolis is not less objectionable than the live ones. One glittering fact in this connection, however, has been established—that the white people of Louisville do really use water for drinking purposes, sometimes. Dr. Peter J. Smith, formerly editor of the Boston Colored Citizen, would make an excellent secretary of the Allen Endeavor Societies of the A. M. E. Church. It is understood that the present incumbent, Rev B. W. Arnett, Jr., will return to pastoral work, and is not a candidate for re-election. The way thus being clear Dr. Smith's personal merits and acknowledged executive ability ought to make him an easy winner. An industrial department at Howard University would not necessarily cripple the classical or professional courses. On the contrary, it would help them in the long run, besides broadening the influence and increasing the general efficiency of the school. Does the law department injure the medical department? Does the course in pharmacy interfere with the training of nurses? The sensible friends of the higher education are not alarmed over President Gordon's proposed industrial innovation. The Boston Guardian's sensational Washington editorial correspondent should cease to send his garments. A centralization of governmental authority WILL IT BE A LAYMAN OR A MINISTER? FAYER ALLEN MINISTER LAYMAN $16,000.00 FREE The Fight for Secretary A. M. E. Sunday School Union. would be a big thing for the Negro, and we welcome every decision of the supreme court tending to enlarge the powers of the federal organization. Justice Harlan voices our view of the prerogatives of congress, and the Northern securities merger decision was a sample of how the nation may step in and preserve the rights of the people when local sentiment is dormant. States rights are rarely invoked except to accomplish an evil purpose. The Negroes have no fear of "absolutism," and would feel quite secure if the supreme court embraced at least five strong men who were firm for centralization to the last degree of national sovereignty. SHARPS AND FLATS. The Democratic presidential situation has a decided Parkerish tinge. Since Tillman's tongue has been out of commission the country has been enjoying a much needed rest. Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Conkling Bruce, of Tuskegee, have our congratulations over the advent of a bouncing baby girl. Mr. Cleveland's new role of "General Denial" is not a good fit. The part is too small for a statesman of his breath. The National Baptist Convention will be held in Austin, Texas, in September. This body now represents nearly 2,000,000 Baptists. In getting the paying business of today the firm of "Hope and Try" has the "Doubt and Wait" corporation beaten an entire city block. No statesman ever gained a lasting place in the love of a nation by catering to sectional prejudice or feeding the fires of race hatred. College diplomas do not testify half so effectively to a man's degree of education as the achievements that grow out of that education. One boisterous Negro on a street car will do the race more damage in ten minutes than ten quiet, dignified Negroes can repair in ten days. A man is educated whose powers of mind are trained to produce tangible results—to get things done. A mere theorist is only half educated. Booker T. Washington's southern habitat does not militate against his availability as a leader. He just leads, because the people believe in him and follow him. To be consistent, those of our papers which find it convenient to use "boiler plate" filling, should cease to deride others which do the same thing. The Negro is not going to leave this country in any appreciable numbers. We shall fight it out here on our own soil, working, waiting and watching until our change comes. It is a curious coincidence, but it is noticeable that the stamunch, uncompromising friends of the Negro in public life either die or age retired from office. Is it cause and effect, or merely accidental? From the Negro's standpoint Mr. Justice Holmes, of the supreme court, is not showing up so well in the preliminary practice as his distinguished name and liberty-loving habitate would lead us to expect. A Washington Negro died of lociwaw not long ago. Had he lived and continued in that condition he would have been disqualified for membership in the "Knocker and Wundjammer" contingent of Bethel literary. Despite the fact that Mr. Lever retains his seat in congress, to which he was not elected, he will have a time trying to regu- late Mr. Dantzler's operations from now until November in South Carolina's seventh district. The Wizard of Tuskegee has from time to time shown his strength in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Chicago, Washington, Louisville, St. Louis, Atlanta, New Orleans, Galveston and the Pacific Slope. Where now is the so-called "enemy's country?" Mr. Cleveland has indignantly denied the statement sent out by Tom Watson that he invited Frederick Douglass to his wedding reception and that while governor of New York he signed a bill providing for mixed schools. Suppose he did both? Why be ashamed of either action? The Washington Post, Colored American, Star, Times and Record described the people who so royally greeted Booker Washington as typical of the race's best blood, brain and character. The Washington Bee said in effect that they represented nothing worthy of mention. Somebody has lied. Governor Vardaman refuses to call a Negro "Mr." He believes in protecting the Negro while at work just as he would protect a useful mule or span of oxen, but is bitterly opposed to Negro education. Gov. Vardaman is what Dickens unique "Mr. Bumble" said the law was upon a memorable occasion. What the average Caucasian doesn't know about the up-to-date thoughtful Negro would fill a library as big as the Congressional. How can he know what the Negro is doing and thinking when he meets few of our people, except the ignorant, servile or uncouth, and never reads a book, magazine or newspaper gotten up by this rising race? Prof. J. R. E. Lee's proposed national association of colored teachers should not be overlooked. We want better teachers, better service and more definite results, Teachers should be better paid and more generously appreciated. A national association to take up the especial needs of the race would help bring about these benefits Judge Crumpacker is sound on the problem of human rights. He deplores the fact that in twenty five years 3,000 citizens of the United States who were entitled to the protection of the law have been put to death by mobs. He correctly says that lynching has ceased to be sectional; it is national, and the country should rise as one man to suppress the crime. Satan will continue to get the better of it in a clinch as long as a sinner is greeted with a sunny smile by the saloon keeper, and is given the frozen face and cold shoulder at the church. Averted countenances and the drawing away of the silken skirts by the "holier than you" of the feminine sex never saved a fallen sister. Nineteen hundred and tour marks the thirteenth national campaign of the Republican party. With it will be broken the hoodoos that has followed vice-presidents who have aspired to a regular election to the presidency. Roosevelt will have a record breaking majority too. This will be a bad year for those who deal in evil omens connected with "13" If the white people appointed Booker T. Washington leader of the Negroes did they also force 5,000 Negroes to follow him to the Metropolitan church in Washington and honor him as no other Negro in this country has been honored? Do the white people compel 99.9 per cent of the Negro newspapers of the land to uphold his constructive and uplifting system of education and conduct? R. W. THOMPSON. The Best is always the Cheapest! You should be just as careful and particular in selecting preparations for your Hair, as you are in selecting food to eat and clothing to wear. You should endeavor to buy the Best, as you know the Best is always the cheapest, because it gives the Best satisfaction. The Johnson Hair and Scalp Preparations are in great demand, because they are the Best, will do all that is claimed for them and because they are backed by our guarantee of a variety of products to cure Damnif. Iching of the Scalp, Rezema, Tetter, Scurf and all disagreeable Scalp and Hair Diseases, also to stop falling hair and cause it to grow long, soft and glossy. These are not the so-called hair straightening goods; but Preparations scientifically and carefully prepared for the proper treatment of the Scalp and Hair. After an treatment with a wonderful Hair Preparation your Scalp will be in a healthy condition and the Hair is bound to grow. Our Preparations are as follows and can be purchased from our Argents or we will read them to any address by mail on receipt of price in Registered Letter, P. O. Money Order or Postage Stamp. SPECIAL OFFER. Send us one dollar, $[1.00] and we will send you at once by mail the $1.50 treatment below: a boxes Johnson's Hair Food, out of Johnson's Hair Food, Johnson's Dandruff care box, Johnson's Shampoo Pack. The retail price of this treatment is $1.50, but we will send it to you for only $1.00 for a few weeks. You should order at once, as we are likely to withdraw this offer at any time. FREE SAMPLE. We will send you a free trial box of Johnson's Hair Food on receipt of 10 cents in stamps to pay postage, packing, etc. When writing us, please mention this paper. Address JOHNSON MFC. COMPANY, 699 WASHINGTON ST., BOSTON, MASS. Free receipt that restores youthful vitality to men of all ages can now be had of the discoverer without cost--Cures nervous debility, prostatic trouble, emissions, etc., and restores normal nerve-power almost instantly. FULL DIRECTIONS FOR HOME CURE Now that they have found a new ingredient that makes 50 per cent quicker than formerly and practically gives the de- A man lifts a child on his head while a woman holds him. sired effect over night the Dr. Knapp Medical Co. of Detroit, the world's greatest authorities on the cure of vital weakness, want every weak man to write them for the free receipt that does this wonderful good, and full directions how to cure yourself privately at home. There is no man so old that this receipt will not make him feel like a broken again; and middle-aged men who think the less days are gone will have a happy surprise. It is a blessing indeed to any man who is not a good as he used to be, and whether you are in the 20's or in the 60's the effect will be equally satisfactory and quick. From what those who have used it say, a man can expect the change in less than 24 hours and a permanent cure in a short time. It cures nervous debility, premature discharge, undeveloped organs, emissions, vascular, strict, lack of power, exhaustion, and cures it permanently to stay cured. It is on the muscular tissue, mucous membranes, nerves and glands, and the effect is a comforting one indeed. If you can make use of a receipt that brings about such happy results send your name and address today to the Dr. Knapp Medical Co., 949 Hull Building, Detroit, Mich., and it will be sent you by return together with directions for a private home, with a descriptive booklet on your disease, all in a nummed package. Let there be no Gem Laundry Collars and Cuffs 2 CENTS Best Work in the City Gem Laundry ECZEMA and other skin creations positively cared—write today for Free Sample and be convinced. Spink Chemical Company, 232 Marquette Building, Chicago. For a short time only we will send to any address in the United States on Canada, postage prepaid, Booker T. Washington's great book "Up From Slavery," and The Freeman one year for $1.75, address The Freeman, Indianapolis, Indiana. The Freeman in New York. Chas. H. Wilson 129 W. 30th, Street. Geo. H. Washington, 453 7th street. F. J. Brown, 225 W. 60th st. National News Bureau, 323 W. 37th. W. C. Hundley 58 W. 135th. Copies of The Freeman are on sale at Fred D. Thomas' barbershop, 242 East Second street, Los Angeles, Cal. P THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. BUDGET OF INTERESTING NEWS. Washington, D. C., Special.—It is generally understood that congress will adjourn after being in continuous session since November 9, without doing anything for the relief of the strained situation between the races, made possible by the attitude of the Southern states on the race question. The question naturally arises: "Have the colored people employed the necessary means to warrant a hearing before our national congress?" The rights of ten millions of people should not be trifled with, but if those people are indifferent to their own rights c.n they expect other people to be concerned about them? Have our leaders made any demand upon congress or suggested any plans for the relief of the people? The post office department offers no apology for the scandal created by the sensational disclosure in the report of the post-master general to the house committee on postoffices and post roads. The mentioning of the names of members of congress was done at the urgent request of the chairman of the house committee, and the responsibility for the same rests with the committee and non the postmaster general. In speaking of "Racial Supremacy," the Washington Times, of March 31, after discoursing, in extenso, on the relative strength of the Anglo-Saxon and other races concludes as follows: "To keep these so-called lower races in a degraded, unintelligent condition in which they can be controlled only by fear is to foster every vice of which we complain. To give them their due and to allow them to manage their own affairs so long as they interfere with nobody else is to lay the foundation not only for their development but for our own future peace and profit." "The April number of "The World Today," a magazine published in Chicago, contains a symposium on the "Negro Problem from the Negro Point of View," "The Tuskegee Idea," by Prof. Booker T. Washington; "Problems of the city Negro." by Prof. Kelly Miller; "A Plea for Fair Play." Prof. Jesse Lawson; "Booker T. Washington and His Critics," Mrs. Ida B. Wells-Barnett; and "The Parting of the Ways," Prof. W. E. Burghardt DuBols, are the five articles composing the symposium. The tenor of these articles and their logical arrangement in the magazine reminds one of the French Chamber of Deputies about the time of the French Revolution. Mr. Washington, as the most conservative, occupies the extreme right. Prof. Miller follows next. Prof. DuBols, the most radical of the writers, occupies the extreme left, and is preceded by the article from the pen of Mrs. Ida B. Wells-Barnett. Prof. Jesse Lawson's article occupies the central position, as a happy medium between conservatism and radicalism. Mrs. Anna J. Cooper, principle of the high school, addressed the Odd Fellow's Lyceum, the 3rd, on the subject: "Colored Women as Wage Earners." She said: "The greatest sufferer from the strain and stress attendant upon the economic conditions noted among our people is the colored women. * * * And now a sage born out of due season comes up who gravely suggests that the presence of an overplus of these uncalled for 'commodities' is a menace to society, and the scientific reason for its vices and profligacy. The colored woman, as a wage earner, must bring to her labor all the capacities, native or acquired, which are of value in the industrial equation. She must really be worth her wage, and then she must claim it." Bishop George W. Clinton, of the A. M. E Zion Church, was in the city during the past week looking after the interests of his connection. He conducted the Easter services at Galbraith Church. Invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Ida A. Gibbs, daughter of Hon. Miflin W. Gibbs, former consul to Madagascar, to Mr. William Henry Hunt, the present counsel there. The date for the marriage is Tuesday, April 12. The S. Coleridge Taylor Choral Society, under the direction of Prof. John T. Layton, rendered "Hilawatha" for the third time. The oratorio was well attended as heretofore. Prof. R. R Wright, of College, Ga., addressed the Lyceum of the Second Baptist Church on Easter Sunday. The celebrated artists, Messrs Cole and Johnson, received an ovation at the M street high school Thursday last upon the presentation of a short musical program. At the installation of Rev. John Gordon, as president of Howard University, Prof. W. K. Crogman, of Clark University, made one of the great addresses of the evening. EDWARD H. LAWSON. Florida's Candidate for Bishop. Florida's candidate for the bishopric of the African Methodist Episcopal Church is the Rev. D. W. Gilleslee, D. D., who is the popular presiding elder of the Lake City District of the East Florida Conference, with residence in the city of Jacksonville. Dr. Gilleslee is no stranger in the councils of his church, and in his native, Florida, and adjoining states he is a known faithful and reliable promoter of the cause of his church. Entering the ministry of his faith in early man M. B. REV. D. W. GILLESLEE, D. D. hood his whole life has been given to that cause and education. The Florida delegation solidly endorse him when the great A. M. E. Church will meet in representation at Chicago in May in general conference the name of Rev. D. W. Gilleslee, D. D., will be among those who are offered as fit candidate for bishop, and the Florida delegates will talk and do business for the election of the man who will certainly reflect honor upon their church and state. Mobile, Ala., Special. — It is with pleasure we present Mr. Albert Boyd, one of the leading colored undertakers in Alabama. Mr. Boyd has been in the undertaking business for quite a number of years in this State. He first hung out his shingle in Birmingham, Ala. Finding the climate of the mountain city detrimental to his health he moved his business to Mobile. It was first known as the Boyd, Scott & Johnson undertaking establishment. He bought out the interest of his two associates. He now has a successful business with two of the latest funeral cars at the cost of $3,000 each; twelve of the ALBERT [BOYD. latest rubber tired carriages; fifteen horses; one phaeton and two buggies He conducts a coal and wood business in addition to undertaking. He also owns two homes in the city. He pays taxes on what he values himself to be worth ($50,000). Mr. Boyd has two sons in school, one in Clark's University, Atlanta, Ga., one in Talladega College, Talladega, Ala. He is connected with all of the different organizations and fraternities in the city, and is quite an active member of Emanuel A. M. E. church. He says his success is much due to his wife, who takes as much interest in his business as he himself. He seems to be much devoted to Tompkins Lodge No. 1521, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. He is Worthy Advocate of the above lodge. He serves four years as railroad postal clerk under President Harrison. P. DID YOU EVER? While strolling down the street did you ever meet your honey And start to pay her car fare, when you found you had no money? The rain was falling, too, and you had no umbrella, When you saw one coming—carried by her other fellow? He leads her to the car, then he pays her fare. She looks like a salent, and you want to swear. Did you ever? Did you ever, by mistake, when the weather was very warm. Enter a second hand store with your coat on your arm" And, in coming out, ahurrying across the floor. Yet met her other fellow and your sweetheart at the door? He has awaited the chance for her to throw you down, And then you feel within that you're done up brown. Did you ever? Did you ever, with your sweetheart, when you fell in line, For an ice cream parlor, think a penny was a dime? When you went to pay your, bill you were nine cents shy, And cared less to live than you did to die? Did you ever—I never! Bye-bye! PENCILINGS. By W. Milton Lewis, Indianapolis, Ind. Quite a number of colored school teachers were in the city last week attending the convention of the Southern Indiana Association of teachers. Among whom were Messrs. J. Frank Taylor, R. H. Roberts, Milton Benson, — Balley and Joseph Biggs. They were on the whole a cheerful, good looking set of folk. A tall archangel of a woman was also noted, but she managed to escape the mental camera. Mr. Taylor is of Jeffersonville, Ind., I enjoy his personal acquaintance. It was years ago I visited Mr. Taylor in his school before he had reached the dignity of a high school principal; he was a principal, however, of a good building of six rooms. It was on the last day of school. The teachers made a spread, and I was it. It shall never forget the town. I saw it again about three years ago; I was horrified to see a line of mule cars; it was an anachronism. But I understand that it is no longer that way. Mr. Taylor has attended all kinds of college courses to round out his education. He is modest and unassuming, but earnest and scholarly. You would like him; he is not severely earnest in his address, but seems to be arriving at some preconceived truth, even in a seemingly frivolous conversation. For instance, he said, "I do not think I would make a good book agent among our people, I could not very well tell them that they needed a book when the front room needed a carpet." We laughed because it was funny. But is it funny? Never! It was humorously told that's all. The incident fairly illustrates the man, sending home a homely truth in the most pleasing manner. We laugh for the present at such wittiness, but on the morrow they are stripped of the humor and are the skeleton texts that preach. I have not seen Mr. Taylor in the school room when teaching, but I do not think he wears a funeral face. Mr. Cotter thanks me very much for the criticism of his literary efforts. But in defense of the critic's art will say that as yet his works have been but mentioned. They deserve and need exhaustive treatment such as I should like to give. As to his "Caleb" he says, "In writing Caleb my aim was to help our struggling race in a new way and I hope I have not failed." Has he failed? Read his "Caleb" and find out. I thank Mr. Cotter in behalf of the race for this statement: "The condition that pleases me most in our development, as a race, is the independent judgment that is becoming ours. We are reaching a point where we no longer need the white man to --- MADAM McNAIRDEE-MOORE MADAM McNAIRDEE-MOORE M. H. There is no doubt of this lady's prophetic ower. She is a living phrenologist, palimist and a natural born clairvoyant to which thousands will testify. She is a God send to our country—born with a gift that no one will ever have every incident of your past and present life. She is the road of success both financially and physically if you will only heed her instructions, I called on her when the one I love had gone I kuew not where and he returned at once, and today I am his dear wife. A LADY of Fort Gibson, Ind. T. Madame. I feel it my duty to do this for you are all my friends. Just think my usband and I have been. I called on you in September and in wee's time he returned and married me, and I can't praise you too much. Ladies that are heart-broken by family troubles, love afair and bad luck until it seem that life is a call to all or to take to this dear lady, she will do good; we will God and she will do the balance, and she will. A LADY of Rossland, R. C. Dear Sisters and Brothers—Call on her when you can, she will be please to meet you and will when ever you wish to. She devotes her entire time for the welfare of your children. She will make your very soul glad that her talk of heaven for she writes such soul searching letters, tells you how to make home happy. Please always enclose stamp for answer. Here she is as she looks today and takes two weeks. NA—Send her stamp as accompanied by one dollar ($1.00) and receive full life reading. Clip this ad. Turner Third Vein Domestic Lump, Seeleyville Lump containing Nut, Cyclone Lump and Nut, Indiana Ja Jackson County Ohio Lump, Lump and Crushed Co Lower Vein Brazil Block, Luhrig Ohio Lump, Smol C. Ehrlich C Keyville Lump, Mine Run and Screenings Indiana Jackson, Pocahontas, Kenawha Crushed Coke, Bloesburg Smithing Coal Lump, Smokeless, Anthracite Coal Co. (operated) Oldt Main 906 T COAL Turner Third Vein Domestic Lump, Seeleville Lump, Mine Run and Screenings containing Nut, Cyclone Lump and Nut, Indiana Jackson, Pocahontes, Kenawaha Jackson County Ohio Lump, Lump and Crushed Coke. Bloosburg Smithing Cos Lower Vein Brazil Block. Lnhrig Ohio Lump, Smokeless, Anthracite. C. Ehrlich Coal Co. Office & Yards: 601 Kentucky Ave: SENT ON APPROVAL TO RESPONSIBLE PEOPLE Laughlin Fountain Pen Guaranteed Finest Grade 14k. SOLID GOLD PEN To test the merits of THE FREEWMAN as an advertising medium we offer your choice of These Two Popular Styles For Only $1.00 Postpaid to any Address. (By registered mail 8 cents extra.) ADDRESS Laughlin Mfg. Co. 151 Griswold St., DETROIT, MICH. - Patronize Our Advertisers. Read them. Patronize Three parlors so arranged that you meet nofriends norstrangers:everything confidantial Owing to such crowds you may call night or day. Permanently located. Send money by postal order or Registered letter. I, for one, as one in the midst. My heart ached from the cruel treatment of the band and the way he would throw away his time and money until I consulted this wonderful lady. It will soon be a year. Through her he has become a loving husband; and today he presents me with a lovely lot on which he will in the spring erect a home. Tongue can't penetrate. A LADY of New Iberia, La. Chicago, Ill., Nov. 17, 1902. Madame McNairdée, Indianapolis, Ind. Dear Madame--Your letter like a ray of light on the hand and I am very pleased with you. New Phone 692 show us merit in ourselves, or to cause us to praise what is not worth it." It is the best thing that has been said in our behalf for many a day. If there is an aristocracy of letters or a republic we that are worthy are members spiritually enfranchised—by right divine—a career mapped out, in the language of Bulwer Lytton, that the praises of men cannot widen nor can their condemnation make less. To know is the thing Mr. Cotter, that blessed thing, not allotted every man. To reach the place where we are able to burn the brand on our own output is the thing. Mr. Cotter is principal of one of the Louisville schools and one of the brightest members of the race. GOVERNMENT LAND FREE. A billion acres of land free; 140 acres for you. Every man is given a farm. Stop paying rent; own a farm of your own. Applications now being accepted. Write to-day, enclosing self-addressed stamped envelope for full particulars. Address O. A. Wright, Roanoke, Va. Two Books for You. An original Gospel Hymn Book 35c and a "Book of Wisdom and Baptism" 35c. Address with money order, Rev. H. W. Smith, Winston-Salem, N. C. Look Box 204. Neuralgia cangbe'cured any place located for 100 without fall. Send A. C. HAMLin $100 for the receipt. Ad Address Guthrie R. F. V., No. 3, O. T Send money by registered. Booker T. Washington's interesting book, sent postage prepaid and The Freeman one year for $1.75. Send your order at once. true; I am sorry that I did not write to you months ago. I enclose $6.00 for your service, hoping that you may be successful in bringing about desired results. I feel quite that you can. I am very sorry to hear of your being ill, and sinceverly hope your speedy recovery. *Molino, Fla., Nov. 14, 1982* Madame: You are the proper person in the proper place. All that you say is true and all you do is good. May God bless you. *Guttersville, Ala., Oct. 16, 1982* I tried Mme. McNardeen and find that she is well up to her profession. She will tell things to us as pre dicted. It will pay people to try what they want to know many things in the future. 1827 ENGLISH Avenue, INDIANAPOLIS IND, MADAME McNAIRD-MOORE, Enclose stamp for reply. INDIANAPOLIS, ND Holder is made of finest quality hard rubber, in four simple parts, fitted with very highest grade, large size kite, gold pen, any flexible dummy disk, ink feeding device perfect. Either style—Richly Gold Mounted for presentation purposes, $1.00 extra. Grand Special Offer You may try the pen a week, if you fully ascribe a fine value as you can secure for three times the price in any other makes. If not entirely satisfactory in every respect, you may fully ascribe a fine value for it, the extra 10c, is for your trouble in writing us and to show our confidence in the Laughlin Pen. You may have asked for their money back). Illustration on left is full size of Ladies' style; on right, Gentlemen's style. Laythis Paper Pocket and Write NOW Safety Pocket Pen Holder free of charge with each Pen. A. B. C. BEER American Brewing Co., INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Bottled by J. METZGER & CO TELEPHONE 407 Charles M. Pfeifer & Co. DEALERS IN FINE WHISKIES PROPRIETORS OF THE No. 47 Main Street Estil Springs Distillery CINCINNATI. O. Write for Our Terms—Samples Free. Club Room Laundras 10c Cigar We deliver Goods direct to consumer and pay all express charges. GIVE US A TRYAL ORDER— John Rauch Cigar Co., Indianapolis, Ind Private Dining-Room in connection. First-class service at popular prices. PABST B TRADE MARK MILWAUKEE Guaranteed Perfect. Bottled by PABST BREWING COMPANY MILWAUKEE, WIS. U.S.A. Drink Pure Jersey RYE DISTILLED AND BOTTLED BY ARTHUR LEHMAN & CO., Peoria, Ill Samples Free. Special Inducements THE TRADE A Free Ticket to The World's Fair, Or To Any Public Meeting. For obtaining 50 one year subscribers to TRUTH, a religious, 12 to 20 page weekly. Valuable premiums for less than fifty. Full information for a two cent stamp. Address, D G SPEARMAN, JACKSON MISSISSIPPI 'THAT'S THE BEER" HOSTER FOLUMBUS 9 Hoster's FAMOUS BEER Made in Columbus by OHIO'S Greatest BREWERY BOWL DRINKS WHISKY C BENEFIT BENEFIT Write For Terms. LODESTONE If you want to know all about it; its properties to give power, good ink, etc. Success inspite of opposition, and other things wonderful about it; send 2 cent stamp for obcular to Indian Occult Scientist, 415 E. 6th Street, Wilmington, Del. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Edited By W. FORREST COZART. Ed. Thornton of Birmingham, Ala., will have full charge of the kitchens at Tate Springs, Tenn., this season with a full crew. H. J. Mitchell, headwaiter at the new Crosby, Beaumont, Tex., was called to the bedside of his slick mother, 1710 Winter street, Houston, Tex. James K. Smith, formerly second headwaiter at the Claypool Hotel of Indianapolis, Ind., has been appointed by Henry Williams of Detroit as third waiter at the Cadillac Hotel. Mr. Smith is filling his present position very satisfactory to the manager and headwaiter. WAITERS SHOULD BE TRAINED. Paper Read Before Headwaiters' Convention' by E. T. Montgomery. Our association must establish and maintain a waiters' training school for the purpose of instructing and training the novice in the elementary and tech- Place A Bottle OF 1877 IN Your Room IT WILL TICKLE Your FRIENDS For Sale at all Bars J. METZGER & CO. DISTRIBUTORS. R.C. BOLIVIA BUTTER CINEMA BUTTER CINEMA CARL ANTONSON Respectfully Present TO THE Railroad Porters entering Peoria, Ill. THE CELEBRATED Bottle Beer Guaranteed Perfect. 1 Want Your Trade. Mention this Paper THE WAITER for THE W DOLLY PAN ROSENBAUM BROS LOUISVILLE, KY. nical points of table service. This is the very contrary of my opinion two years ago. However, with such a school once opened to the public, centrally located, under good instructors, with perfect discipline and strict observance of rules and adherence to business, hotel interests would center around it and supply all needed requirements for the instructions and advancement of such an institution. They would appreciate that the novice, properly instructed here, would be of far less expense to them than those instructed in their dining rooms. The enterprise must be protected by letter; waiters, when applying for positions, should carry recommendations showing previous experience, disposition and character of applicant—the same as observed by all corporations and railway companies; who require letters of endorsement from the applicant when applying for employment—even for the position of a porter, which pays no better than the position of waiter. The association is pledged to support, maintain and improve the conditions of the waiters' work and employment, and to protect and resist all movements tending to lower the standard or narrow their opportunity. The colored waiters are fast receding from the proud position which they once held, and all things seem to conspire against them; therefore it behooves me to recommend the establishment of the training school; and, in my opinion, the association should be the stanchn advocate of a graduated wagescale, by which waiters would be paid according to their efficiency, zeal and good conduct, which is shown by the quality and good results of their work. To be a good waiter is not a gift of nature as commonly supposed, but the result of careful study, assiduous application and training for the work. In the office of one of our famous humorous publications is a room known to the members of the staff as the "crucible"; it contains only one table, a chair and drawing material. The artist who seeks employment must here, in the awful silence and solitude of this somber chamber, give evidence of possible ability—work out his own destiny. He must prove that he can draw without the aid of pictures or illustrated magazines. I believe that an experiment of this kind would prove valuable in the employment of waiters. A "crucible" room with chairs, six seated table, linen, silverware, glassware and complement of crockery for the service of a six course dinner; nothing more nor less than required for the complete service, less the food, of course, as follows: 1st. Canape, oyster on half shell. 2nd. Soup and fish—cuccumbers. 3d. Service of entree, or roast viands. 4th. Service of punch or game. 5th. Service of salads, etc. 6th. Service of dessert, etc. I do not think that many would qualify for positions if such a rule were followed. A man cannot pass for more than he's worth, and under such an examination not many would pass for as much as they are worth. Much stress is laid upon the incompetency of the colored waiters, without sufficient proof by trial of their capabilities. Attention is called to the urgent need of a training school, but I do not mean to draw the inference that skill, training and long experience in the American plan service does not readily meet the requirements of the a la carte system; for one who has such training can easily handle the few articles of the guest's order of the latter system and those written on a check, with no possible chance of forgetting a single item. Experience and study of the two systems of service have proven, beyond doubt, the a la carte to be the easier and more profitable of the two for the waiter when conducted separately, while the table d'hote and the a la carte can be successfully operated together under the same checking system, and any number of orders divided and checked correctly and with as much dispatch as upon one system. The task falls upon the checkers to grasp, hold and separate without delay. Each and every order is a full, wholesome, appetizing portion, freshly cooked, and represents the skill of the cook in its artistic as well asits savory preparation. Two people may be served a la carte where the space would not permit the placing of a single order, after removing a tray of soiled dishes from the first course of the American plan. One good waiter can serve with ease and without delay six and eight people at one time, where it would be very difficult to serve the same number properly on the American plan. I personally knew four waiters to IT CANNOT FAIL. Black No-More has been tried on all shades of color, from blotchy white to mahogany black—it has proved equally effective in every case. Colored people are made white for life, the change is permanent and speedy, and without pain, inconvenience or danger. Removes freckles, tan, moth patches and similar blemishes from white people—and reeps them removed. Price $2, by express prepaid on receipt of price. Black-No-More Chemical Comp'v CHILLICOTHE, OHIO. BOX 26. serve three thousand and thirty-seven people in one month, serving only two meals per day, breakfast from 6:30 to 8 a.m. and dinner from 5:30 to 8:15 p.m. an average of more than a hundred people per day. I do not think the same number could have been served with the same general satisfaction to all on the American plan. Again permit me to say, the open discussion and the manner the subject of colored waiters has been treated by self parading personal articles in some trade journals has done more prematurely to hinder their interests and progress than any other single cause. We have numerous complaints from various sources by waiters telling of many headwaiters who purchase waiters' supplies at wholesale prices and by compulsion furnish them to their owres at exorbitant profits to the purchaser. In consideration of their statement it is only reasonable to suppose that every man wants interest on his investments. Banks and business institutions are content with four, five and six per cent annual premiums, while these supplies are sometimes made to net twenty-five to thirty per cent monthly, and often semi-monthly payments are demanded. Of course the association cannot regulate individual customs or practices, but it must condemn it. An occasional trip to the waiters' table to ascertain if their foods are fresh and wholesome, a visit to their quarters inspecting the sanitary conditions there, would profit as much to the headwalter, in respect and esteem, as rigid inspection of their costumes and shoes, from which large revenues are derived, while both are confessedly important and necessary. The services of good waiters must be encouraged and treated according to their merits, for the trusted employee is one who remains long in your service, does his work well, and is not continuously complaining of his work, appreciating the good will and respect of his superior officers, while continuous changing of help is a waste of time, energy and money. Hannibal, Mo., special:— 'Tis hard to break the tender cords, When love has hound the heart: Dear loved one, we must lay thee In the peaceful graves embrace; But thy, memory will be cherished, give To our many kind friends who so willingly offered their services during the short illness of our beloved daughter and grandmother Loray Brown, who departed this life Saturday evening March 19, 1904, we extend our sincere gratitude for the beautiful floral designs we hardly have words with which to express our deep, heart-felt appreciation. Among the slick are Mrs Patsy Jackson, Edith Randolph, Henry Combs and Miss Eliza Longrest. Palm Sunday was celebrated at the A. M. E. Church, by the Deborla and Queen Mary Courts, with quite a number in attendance. Mr. Charles Vaughn is to leave for the World's Fair city, soon Mr. Benny Berry has accepted a position at the Labinnah Club. We extend to our many friends, our sincere gratitude and thanks for the kindness during the long illness of our beloved son, who departed this life March 11, and for the many floral designs, we express our heart-felt appreciation. Mr. and Mrs. D N. Booker, and family. Get the Freeman from the agent. TESTIMONIAL Mrs. Jennie Gordon, Newburg, Ind. writes March 25th, 1904, the following: - When I began using the Ozonized Ox Marrow my hair was not a half inch long now it is at least five inches long. It also makes the hair glossy and soft. It is a wonderful discovery for the hair. The Original Ozonized Ox Marrow also straightens kinky hair, cures dandruff and imparts to the hair a healthy life like appearance so much desired. Send us 50 cents and we will send you one bottle postpaid. Address Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. The Freeman's Headquarter. The Freeman can be purchased every week at Thomson's restaurant, 122 North Street, Waxco, Texas. W. H. Lewis agent. INDIVIDUAL HOTEL DIRECTORY (One address line $2 60 per year; including subscription to The Freeman, in advance.) HEADWATERS. F. P. Thompson, Hotel Champlain, Clinton county, N. Y. T. H. Frame, Knutsford, Salt Lake City, Utath. G. L. Lang, Colonial Hotel Cleveland, O. W. A. Locke, Halliday House, Cairo, I. F. C. Long, Windermere, Chicago, I. I. T. Gilbert, Hotel Anderson, Pittsburgh, Learn to Write Shorthand No shaded characters; no ruled lines; no dots; few word signs. Requires only few hours study daily for six weeks. We secure positions. Write for informatin; it's free Instruction by mail, LEIGHTON-MAURICE INSTITTTE MADISON, WIS. 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 & Truck Company, Louville, Ky. All progressive colored persons desirous 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 andcirculars. We heartily recommend it to all. THE FREEMAN PUBLISHING CO. M. BUSINESS MEDIUM MRS. MARTH tells your entire life—past present and future—in a D AD TRANCE, has the power of any two moduums you ever want, and can help you before marry, the name of all your family their ages as a scription, the name and business of your husband, the name of your next if you have one, the name of the next if you have two, the name of your future husband, and the day, mouth and year of your marriage—how many children you have or will have—whether you are married or single; whether your present sweetheart you have no sweetheart, she will tell you when you will have, and his name businesses and date of acquaintance. ALL YOUR FUTURE be told in an interview, a manner and manner. Mother's day, the success of their husbands and children, young ladies should know everything about their sweethearts or intended husbands. Do not keep company marry or go into business with them. Religious scruples prevent your consulting. Madame is the only one in the world who can tell you the FULL NAME of your future husband, with age and date of marriage, on whether the one you ove is true or false. There are some persons who believe that Madame is a Medium, but such beliefs are contrary to the truth. It is only from the lack of discrimination that such a conclusion can be reached. It is not Madame who self-sacrifice as a Medium that can stand a test of what he or she claims. And a person of any enquiring mind may ask the reason why. It is simply that Madame is a Medium that study human nature. They do not spend their thoughts for a moment with acquiring the art of phrenology and kindred branches of psychology, in order to walk the road of the business clear and devoid of obstacles. It is an unanimable fact that person will come to know—in full knowledge of what they want to know, and yet as soon as they confront a Medium they try their utmost endeavor to dispel from their minds what they want to know. And the Medium. To get the secret out of a person by "pumping," in no few cases, the art used is many. But mediums to but take hold of the hand, and thereby, is a matter of impossibility to most of them. And yet this can be done, and by consulting MEDICAL THAT this seeming mystery of realization This subject has received no little attention by eminent men and even college professor. Soit proves conclusively that although the student has learned a great deal of tongues perhaps, the gates of wisdom have not been closed to the entire profession. It takes a great deal of study to become as accomplished and making effort, the key to this is that parents unfathomable mysteries have been procured by MRS. MARTH for the benefit of humanity. By letter advice $1.00 Hours from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. All letters must contain stamps for answers. MRS. M. B. MARTH 246 W. 31st St. New York City. A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED JOLORED NEWSPAPER. PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY At 309 Indiana Avenue, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Any part of the United States and Canada, postage paid $1.00 Six Month Three Month Five Month Sand money by express, money order $1.00 extra sand money order or registered letter. Agents wanted to every town and city not given to the same. Send for our extraordinary given to the same. Send for our extraordinary ADVERTISING RATES Five cents per line. Fase of measure—solid agate, 14 line to an ince, 272 lines in a column. Advertisement, 25 cent aditional. No advertisement浸浸 on frigate. Special rates on standing professio al and business cards. Reason able discount for long time and space. Reading notices 10c per line. Special rates on WE TE URS. 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, APRIL 16, 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. DIGNIFY LABOR. "To dignify and love labor," Booker T. Washington says the Negro must learn; he has no time to be uttering meaningless platitudes; he spoke particularly to the Negroes of Chicago, but the application is intended to be general Mr. Washington is aware of the tendency to get away from a class of work that is denominated menial and degrading, and by far too many of the race who find it necessary to walk in that path or else not exist at all, Our younger women are being taught to have a horror for domestic service by foolish mothers and fathers when they at the same time are not paving the way to other opportunities. They have an idea that education will do it all. We insist that education is simply a means of making it in life; it is not the be all and end all. If these doting parents would make stores, build factories for their employment and then patronize them instead of making eyes at the white people who insist on employing their own kind it would be well enough to talk about a class of labor as if it were a degraded thing. And, furthermore, when Mr. Washington or the thoughtful of the race speak on these questions they always have present conditions in mind. Present conditions may and does include the white man's prejudices and clanishness which he himself cannot doff any more than a leopard can change his spots. So it is always; what is best to do under existing circumstances? The child of the laboring classes among the whites is taught to respect labor even though its chances for escape are as a hundred to one as against the colored child. The dignity of labor is no special gospel for a special people; it is only general to Negroes because they are generally employed as laborers. The colored child, while being taught to adorn the drawing room, is rightly taught when it feels no less "royal" when standing in the kitchen. Kitchen kings and queens, those that are thorough masters or mistresses there or in any department of domestic science occupy no small positions. To the young Negro man of the North the field is a lost art; he early learns to associate with the plow; he sees it in its worst form, when it is the ambition of millionaires to own farms. "Skill and intelligence,' there, as Mr. Washington says, will be the means of converting the old plow into an instrument that labors "while you wait." But he must begin at the bottom, and if the flowering and fruitage of his work are not seen in his day, he will have but played his part in the great system of economy by building up to the verge of his opportunity, and from where his line, the line of his loins may take up the work. carrying it out to those lengths and heights that are noted elsewhere, and intended from the beginning. We are apt to think the door of opportunity is shut, but such is not the case. We are shut off from making short cuts and treading royal roads, but even in total separation, so far as association is concerned, the means are yet left to build up right within the race. It is time to get optimistic along cer- tain lines, and one is that we are not nearly so hedged in from opportunities as we so often pretend. We are hedged in from walking into the institutions of white men, but not from institutions by black men. Mr. Washington says that oure is a child race; yes, indeed, Mr. Washington, and a long ways from home, but if the indices are correct, if the signs are true, we are gradually learning to become a man race, and we are learning the way home. The colored people of Indianapolis and violinity spend about $5,000,000 yearly. The white merchants certainly must recognize the fact that they are not represented in the business places except in a small way. Nothing can be said against this small way since it is a big thing as against nothing. But the point is, that in the matter of advertising the colored papers should be reckoned with. Church upon the arrival of their comedian, Mr. Noah Burleigh, from Chicago at the end of this month. The name of this company will be changed, on account of the news received from Miss Nellie Radford, stating that she will make Chicago her permanent residence. She was the leading lady of the company and one of the leading young ladies of the city. There are about forty or more benevolent associations in the city, and there is some talk of uniting them. Master Roger Joseph, who was struck by an inbound train from Lake Minneapolis and had his leg crushed, died and was buried Wednesday at St. Louis cemetery.—A New Agriculture is a dignified and honored occupation, the first to come among men and will be the last to go. It is useless to say that it is at the foundation of industries; it engages the rich and poor; it is pursued for pleasure and profit, yet many of our people see in it nothing but deep degradation. The idea should be taught out. MODERATION. The Indianapolis news concludes a timely article on the race question as follows: We think that if there ever was need for moderation, conservatism and justice it is in the discussion of this Negro problem. You cannot help the Negro by wholesale and bitter denunciation of the people among whom he must live. Fair criticism is always in order. But it should be tempered with a consciousness of the weakness of all of us. Senator Tillman has said many things that he ought not to have said, and he has been severely criticised as he should have been. Senator Money is not, in our opinion, an estimable character. But Governor Vardman is not so bad. He has his views on the Negro question, which are not ours, but he is in advance of many Southern people on the subject of lynching. The News is one of the great papers of the North, and what it says will be a fair indication of the thought and expressions of the saving element of the section—the conservative. Radicalism on the part of either race can only result in great harm and in hindering the peace and mutual good will that should exist between the races. In speaking of Governor Vardaman of Mississippi the News is inclined to give him credit for what good he does. As we see it, it is the proper thing to do. His views on education is a different thing altogether, and for which he deserves the severest, but respectful criticism. For his activity in behalf of the Negro when it comes to lynching he deserves great praise. It is very certain that if President Roosevelt is big enough to reach down so as to include the Negro all other men will get their just deserts. Mr. Cleveland seems to be sparring for an opening owing to the regard he thinks the present President has for the Negro. It is not noted that Mr. Roosevelt is en rapport over the Negro; he has honored one whom the world honors; if it lifts the Negroes up also then so much the better. The Negroes, however, have not for a moment felt that Mr. Roosevelt's action was a signal for crossing over. That they have shown no tendency in that direction is the best evidence against the supposition. It is to be hoped that no party will ride into power whose platform includes a plank of violent opposition to Negroes as such. General Kuropatkin of the Russian army has the distinction of resembling our Grant. If it is true that he thinks that "God fights on the side of the heaviest battalions" as Napoleon thought, he thinks also as General U S. Grant thought, who believed in men as well as science. Heavy war seems to be the game of Kuropatkin and not fencing and fine plays. At this time safe Russian retreats are equal to at least drawn battles if not positive victories by the Russians, who need nothing so much as time, and at the same time Japan is spending her forces brilliantly and perhaps exhaustively. There may be a troubling of the bishopric waters after all at the A M. E. General Conference when two or three who have been languishing at the pool may step in. Bishop Arnett's son, Henry, is of the opinion that at least two bishops are needed badly owing to the feebleness of several of the present bench. Among the formidable candidates are Dr. Townsend of Indiana, Dr. Conner of Arkansas and Dr. Johnson of Pennsylvania. The Landis brothers, congressmen from Indiana; the pair recently called on President Roosevelt, who was "delighted" to see the younger brother who was recently nominated. The air is thick with politics. The colored people of Indianapolis and vicinity spend about $5,000,000 yearly. The white merchants certainly must recognize the fact that they are not represented in the business places except in a small way. Nothing can be said against this small way since it is a big thing as against nothing. But the point is, that in the matter of advertising the colored papers should be reckoned with. The Muncie High School will withdraw from the high school oratorical contest. It is supposed that that school is not in favor of contesting against Samuel Taylor, the colored orator, who will represent the Indianapolis High School. It is hoped that the supposition in the case is not true, and that the Muncie high school had other reasons for declining to take part in the debate other than that based on color. In justice to ex-President Cleveland his letter of denials says, "If, however, I had decided to do any of these things, neither the fear of Mr. Watson or any one else would have prevented me." This has reference to the charge that Mr. Cleveland had entertained colored men; it is a very fine answer—doesn't hurt anybody. Is Mr. Cleveland flirting? The resignation of T. Thomas Fortune of New York as president of the Afro-American Council caused great surprise throughout the country. Mr. Fortune gives pressing private business demands as his reason. He has proven an able and capable president and his retirement is regretted very much. Haytl has officially accepted the invitation to participate in the World's Fair. It has been thought that Haytl was only capable of raising a crop of resolutions; she has an excellent opportunity to prove to the world that resolutions are merely incidents and of secondary importance at the most. the murder of Tucker Pinckney, brother of Congressman John M. Pinckney, by Negroes in Texas, last Monday, is deplorable. It will not help a bit. It is to be hoped that the law will take its course with those guilty and that the usual order of mob justice may be avoided. The Luther Holbert burning is being mailed in pamphlet form all over the country. It was a horrible affair and should be rehearsed as little as possible. Men who can find satisfaction in holding up perpetually such horrible scenes have not the right conception of things. Dismiss it. The National Negro party says that it will nominate real Negroes for president and vice-president. Stanley P. is a part of the party and he is celebrated for his nerve. The colored people of this city eat and drink up $5 000 000 yearly. Very little of flows back to them. Will the merchants and shop keepers note the fact? For Governor, a host of good men; its a pity we can't take on the bunch. There's Taylor, Hanly, Pennfield, Sayre and a bloomin' lot more of them. A Virginia case of disfranchisement has gone up to the court of the last resort. It ought to have gone up tricked out as a foot ball player—no loop holes. John McGregor, president of Board of County Commissioners, says that he stands more firmly for good and substantial bridges than ever. Dr. R. E. L. Holland of Temple, Tex., was elected alternate from the eleventh congressional district to the National Republican Convention. To open or not to open the bishopric door at the A. M. E. General Conference is the question. The crucial period is on; all are work ing; all must work. New Orleans, La., Special.-The first district (regular) Republican congressional committee met Thursday night, April 7, in Sincere's hall and issued a call for a convention to elect delegates to the Chicago national convention. Hon. Walter L. Cohen presided, and Charles Frank acted as secretary. The meeting was well attended. The "Lilies white" met at their headquarters and issued a call also.-At a meeting of the Jasmin-Badford Stock Co., Monday April 4, it was decided that "The Last Loat" would be reproduced for the benefit of the building fund of the Morris Brown A. M. E. Church upon the arrival of their comedian, Mr. Noah Burleigh, from Chicago at the end of this month. The name of this company will be changed, on account of the news received from Miss Nellie Radford, stating that she will make Chicago her permanent residence. She was the leading lady of the company and one of the leading young ladies of the city. There are about forty or more benevolent associations in the city, and there is some talk of uniting them. Master Roger Joseph, who was struck by an inbound train from Lake Milneburg and had his leg crushed, died and was buried Wednesday at St. Louis cemetery. A New Orleans "play house" is just as profitable as Birmingham. Let some one of our people start the ball rolling, whether here or elsewhere and organize a stock company and we'll furnish the balance of the "dough" "The teamsters and loaders raised a good sum for the Colored Industrial Home. Muncie Happenings. Municle, Ind, special — Sunday was rally day at A. M. E church and Bishop Grant was present and delivered two eloquent sermons, as only he can deliver. The trustees realized $185 00, to be applied on the main debt. The K. of P-lodge gave a box social in their lodge rooms Wednesday of last week which was well attended. One box brought as high as $25.5, the auction was exciting and interesting as a consequence the lodge realized a neat little sum to add to the treasury. The song services at the Second Baptist church, will be given Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. "The Marks" club gave an entertainment at the Second Baptist church Monday evening. Mr. Walter Walters is captain, and the club which is composed of members of the Second Baptist church, it being an auxiliary. The first M. E. church Literary Society gave their first entertainment Tuesday evening. New Albany Notes. New Albany, Ind., special—Mr. H. V. Eagleson of Bloomington, lecture master of the Masonic lodge, spent a few days in our city. Rev. S. C. Manuel being requested, preached, "The Valley of Dry Bones," at Zion M. E. church. There will be a sacred concert at Bethel A. M. E. church Sunday April 17, see program. Business interest among our people is rapidly growing. Alexander has moved his grocery on Galt street, and is doing well. Our many physicians are kept on the move, and the Civic Saving Association has secured more depositors. The teacher's of the public schools were appointed with but one change. Quarterly meeting services held at Zion M. E. church were largely attended. Rev. White, of Jeffersonville preached at 3 p.m. and Rev Eagleson filled the pulpit at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Peyton continues seriously ill. Twentieth Century Wonder ELECTRO CHEMICAL SCIENCE (incorporated) taught by correspondence Degree of doctor conferred. Diplomas issued to ladies and gentlemen. Gives right to practice anywhere. Chronic diseases cured. Terms reasonable. Address Electro-Osteopathic Institution, 608 North West-st, Indianapolis, Ind. LADIES Do not overlook the Progressive Millinery Establishment at No. 339 Indiana ave. The fact that we have cheap rent does not indicate that we have an inferior line of goods, but does indicate that we can sell cheaper. New opening every day. You are always well welcome. Come and see us before purchasing. MISS M. W, NICHOLS, Proprietress. Catarrh is a painful disease, with which most people are but too familiar. It follows closely upon cold in the head, which should always receive immediate attention. The American Catarrh Cure is the recognized curative as physicians will tell you. Price $100 delivered by mail. DR W. B JONES 400 N. 3 d street PHILADELPHIA, PA., also sold by all druggists. Wanted Colored Women To learn chiropody, maniuring, dermatology and hair-dressing. We secure positions for you or start you in business. We teach by mail. Particulars free. Leighton-Maurice Institute MADISON, WIS 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 a child. Free to every suffering sister who writes to me, nothing to sell. This is a case of _woman helping woman, I send it free. Address Mrs. A. B. Hudnut, South Bend, Ind. Cut Rate Market 238 INDIANA AVE. WILLIS THE UNDERTAKER, LADY ASSISTANT 586 Indiana Ave. Phones 1178 THERE IS NO EXCUSE for having that cough when a bottle of W.C.HAZEL Tailoring Company See our beautiful line of over 500 patterns and make your selection. We do the rest. We keep our customers posted on styles. Call and see some of our latest. Everything guaranteed. Special Offer. Sparvin's Blood Purifier - 75c By cutting this coupon out with 50c you can get a bottle of this famous medicine. Sign here STUCKY'S DRUG STORE AGENT, ILLINOIS & OHIO ST. These Goods here Stood the Test When all others Failed BEFORE. AFTER. These cuts were takeu from one of my customers, whose hair was changed as you see, by our treatment. CHEVELINE. We use no hot irons or pasting down with grease in this treatment, and the hair is not changed from dampness, but on the contrary is made more with it. Send a piece of your hair and 100g of oil and the straightening appears as natural as if born with it. Cheveline is undoubtedly the greatest of all hair preparations. Price $3.00 per work. trated Catalogue answers every question—send for a copy to-day. Only the finest solid gold mountings used and written guarantee given with every sale. We are a responsible incorporated company with a capital of $100,000, and take all the risk of submitting our goods on trial. We have put Diamonds within the reach of any person who can pay a dollar or two monthly. Delivery guaranteed within one week. Please write for catalogue; it's worth its weight in gold to anyone interested in Diamonds. BOYLSTON DIAMOND CO. 502 Boylston Building, Chicago, Ill. No Goods C. O. D. Arabian trated Catalogue answers every question solid gold mountings used and written g responsibly incorporated company with a of submitting our goods on trial. We h person who can pay a dollar or two m week. Please write for catalogue; it's w in Diamonds. BOYLSTON 502 Boylston Buildi H. H. Hammer & Co. DEALERS IN Fancy Groceries and Meats Flour and Feed 1901 and 1903 Yandes, cor. 19th Street. Phone Main 3287. Use Hammerine for the Hair For Sheriff Lee Fulmer Subject to decision of the Republican nominating convention. Subject to decision of the Republican nominat ing convention. To Freeman Subscribers. Always give former address in cases of removal where paper is to be changed from one place to another. 1513 Canal St., NEW ORLEANS, LA SAVE MORE THAN HALF ON DIAMONDS EASY PAYMENTS Don't buy a Diamond Ring, stud or other article until you have seen the wonderful Zambosa Diamond. We are selling them at a fraction of the price of Trust Diamonds, and on Easy Monthly Payments. Order one on approval for inspection—if you like it and want to keep it, you can make a small payment, then send the balance to us at the rate of two dollars monthly. Illusion—send for a copy to-day. Only the finest tenen guarantee given with every sale. We are a with a capital of $100,000, and take all the risk We have put Diamonds within the reach of any two monthly. Delivery guaranteed within one it's worth its weight in gold to anyone interested IN DIAMOND CO. Building, Chicago, Ill. WANTED 1000 AGENTS To Drop Slow Goods and Make $200 Monthly. Our New Victoria Protector for women $1.00. Harmoline cleans carpets without moving; sent with 3000 other Success Secrets woth $10.00 for $10; all for $1.50. Handsome catalogue for two red stamps. THE DR. MOLOCK COMPANY, Station "B" Baltimore, Md. Practically No Waste in our coal. No dust, no drt. It is all thoroughly screened, clean, hard coal, burns with almost complete combination. in our coal. No dust, no dri. It is all thoroughly screened, clean, hard coal, burns with almost complete combustion. We handle only reliable goods, and guarantee full weight to every purchaser. Now's the time to lay in your supply to advantage. Sell you best quality Tennessee coal at $4.50 a ton. Prompt delivery Reed & Graham The new coal firm, Cornell Ave., and 27th St. Hay, grain and feed. Phone 6271 new. Works # OLORED help exclusively. Bedella, Pretty Little Dinah Jones, Laughing Water, Hiawatha, Anona, Nave, and 160 three popular stores. Address of music postpaid for lcc. Address ALBERT O. N. BROOKS, 2146 Fifth Ave., N. Y. ```markdown ``` THE STACE EDITED BY "Woodbine" THE FREEMAN POST OFFICE A stamped enveloped, plainly addressed, be enclosed for each letter, and the line business followed by the person addressed should be enclosed for the professionals and others should bear 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 sent to the person for whose WEEKS ONLY hereafter. LADIES LIST. Indd, Miss Emmie Tattie Birdida Miss Leona Farrell, Miss Minie Miss Lena Miss Tenilia Pearl Inderson, rs L Ms. Mrs. L Ms. G Ms. Nettie Morris, Miss Emma 2 Morton, Clara Prampin, Mrs Laura Proctor, Miss Jessie Stone, Mrs Josephine Stone, Mrs Josephine Thomas, Miss Jesie Thurman, Miss L P Taylor, Miss Nettie Woods, Mrs Pearl Ibrander Bros Jordan, J W Ibrander, E L Jackson, W G Ibrander, LL 2 Jones, Lew Ibrander, Chas Kirkpatrick, Frank Ibrander, C F Kirk, Frank Ibrander, F K Lyons, W S Ibrander, Jewel Joyce, J W Ibrander, Willie Morton, Chr Ibrander, Leroy McCabe, Dan Ibrander, Mines Morgan, Wm Ibrander, G G McMillen, W H Ibrander, Kid Olver, M K Ibrander and Howell Oliver, Charley Ibrander, Bert Palmer Dw Ibriddle Quartette Pittman, James Ibrley, W H Prentice, Oliver Ibrley, M K Parker, C A Ibrull, Skip 2 Parker, C A Ibrull, W H Ross, Andrew Ibroland, Amos Richardson, Fred Ibroland, Amos Robinson, Chas Ibroland, Rose Rose Ibrone, W T 2 Sherman, James E, Ibrone, Ed Smith, N Clark Ibrone, Geo Smith, Sleadman Ibrone, Willie Shields, Willie 3 Ibrone, August 2 Smith, D D Icattower, W die Smith, D D Icattower, W die The Fosters Icars, E C Waters, Harry Icars, Matt Young, Billy -ROUTE- BILLY KERANSDA 'Big Colored Mit streaks, Springfield, Mo., April 18, Monett, 19; 'varses, Kan., 10; Coffeeville, 21; Chanute, 22. BARRY PARTI TRAOUSBOURS, (Voelckel & Nolan Theatre, Pittsburg, Pa., April 18 19. B GLOWRY 4-Paws & Sells' Bros. Circus- Philadelphia, Pa., April 16 to 20. B RAINS' Foot Coo in-Knoxville, Tenn., April N - orriston 19; Johnson City, 20; Bristol, S. Alington, Va., 22; Marion, 23. Henry McDade has signed with P. G. Lewery's enterprises with Forepangh- Gells Bros., circus. Dan Desdunes of Gideons' Georgia Mp. Meeting Co., was married to Miss Media Dodd at Dallas, Tex. March 21. The Freeman extends con- cussion. Harry A. Brown, the singing carolist has closed his Coountown 400 Co until the Park season opens. Mr. Brown is at present doing his act with the Curside Mack and Conte's big stock car. Charles A. Cruso writes that he is located at 324 W. 17th street, New York, and would be pleased to see or hear from old friends in and out of the profession. He sends regards to Billy Kerenss, Sam Lucas, Ben Hunn, Billy Young and Mocking Bike Rube Billy Johnson writes that he is no longer connected with the team known as Johnson & Simmons but is now working single. He was at the Majestic Theatre, Boston, Mass, Sunday April 10th, and will open at the Howard Atheaeum, Boston, Mass., April 10th. Notes from the Great Southern Minute Co., headed by James J. Melton, the original Alabama Blossom—Reversals have begin and the show will open up April 16th, 1904. Watch out for our big advertisement in The Freeman next week. James J. Melton says: Hello to Tom Logan Bobby Kemp and others. R Jones is our stage manager. Hello John Lewis." Barry L. Williams of the Cecil Com- Co. writes:—As I have not been before the public, that is in large cities, will tell you what I am doing back into the woods. There are 21 people with the company, carrying band and orchestra. The whole show is white except me. I am musical direc- tor of band and orchestra and have never been out of employment since 1954. I am also a self made musician. Lonisville, Ky., Notes.—Prof. John Burger of the Blue Ribbon Theatre has the sympathy of the community, owing to the death of his mother. John Wil THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER illams the efficient stage manager of the Lima Ohio Concert Hall was in the city Sunday. John Goodloe a local comedian has been indicted for an alleged attempt to shoot a fellow performer. Eastus Brown joined "Over The Niagara Falls Co.", and is now on the road. Miss Lillian Greer, the soubrette, is expected in the city next week. Ike Earley wants to here from Tom Cross on a business matter. The Dunmores (Simon and Bertie), join a plantation show at Cincinnati, O., May 15th. Performers desiring a few weeks engagement will do well to write Tom Logan. See ad in another column. Frezler and Peterson are billed this week at the Buckingham, and local professionals are arranging a reception in their honor. Will Able the vocalist is at West Baden Springs recuperating. The following talent may be seen at The Blue Ribbon this week: Ella Hole, Eva Patterson, Ida Devine, Stella Clark, Ike Earley, Murray Kelly, Ed Kemp, Walter McFarland, Bob Clark, Prof. Smiley, John Barber and "Smoketown Bob" the magician, Tom Logan sends regards to John Dennis, Bob Kemp, the Henderson, Hogan and McClain, J. Ed Green, Helen Ogden and the profession in general. "The Governor's Son," a musical comedy of sterling worth, which had an unusually successful engagement at the Park theatre in January, comes for a return engagement next Monday in the hands of the same company of able players who gave it value before. The production was notable for its jingling music, all of it written by George Cohan, its comedy was clean cut and untiring, and the chorus of good singers and the equipment measured up to the general quality. "Hello, Bill," comes on Thursday to close the week. This merry comedy is along lines followed by Charles A. Hoyt in his successful efforts years ago. There is nothing serious about its plot and it is directed to no particular end. The company has been made up with care, it including Harry Blakemore, a brilliant young comedian, Herbert J. Corthell Caroline McLean, Gertrude Raymore, Margaret Sayres and Marion Kirby. Logan Zan-Tola, late of Manchester, England, one of the features of the Great Raymond, with his daring wire act and balloon ascensions of last season has joined the Famous Georgia Minstrels to do the great "holiday bounding wire act," doing backward and front sommersaults on wire. Zan-Tola has been counted to be one of the most daring of all balloon and high wire performers. He had a sister killed in the year 97 at High Park while making an ascension. She broke her arm going up and could not hold on, so she let go the trapeze and fell to the ground killing herself instantly. Last spring his father fell from a high wire injuring himself slightly, a guy rope saving his life. In spite of all this, Zan-Tola has accomplished some of the most daring things in mid-air. Notes of Lane Auditorium, Birmingham, Ala.—Next week the theatre will open with the Alabama Minstrel Co, for one's night. April 19 the four act melo-drama "Followed by Fate" will play a return engagement. The requests for the reproduction of this four act drama was so great that the managers could not agard to "toss it up". Miss Batrice Starling, the star, has made a decided hit in her singing and capable acting. Miss Starling is capably supported by Mr. R J. Brown. The Nile Comedy Four are engaged for the summer season with Fields & Hanson. The Nile Comedy Four is one of the best colored quartettes before the public: Charles T. Owsley, 1st tenor, James E. MoAfee, 2nd tenor; Charles W. Bowles, bartitone, Wm B. MoAfee, basso, Charles T. Owsley manager. The Nile sends regards to Georgia Camp Meeting Co., J. Ed Green, Mr. and Mrs. A. Bird and the Black Pattil Troubadore. Travelers enroute for St. Louis can stop over in the grand old Commonwealth of Kentucky that beautiful city of Louisville, and be congenially entertained at, Warden's Wardlard Hall and Buffet, MANAGER, ED WARDEN Jr., 437 W. Green street. IN MEMORY TOM M'INTOSH. Dear friend, Tom, you have left us, You've been called to appear above; Your sorrow and cares at last are over— And dwelling where all is love. The summons you received, friend Tom, Must come to everyone. From Him who does all for the best, So, let Thy will be done. There are many who will miss you From amidst the busy throng. On earth no more your face we'll see, Nor hear your voice in song. The curtain, it has been rung down, Your race of life is o'er, And may your soul now rest in peace And bliss for ever more. You may have had your faults, 'tis true, I'm one way or another. But to me you always proved yourself A man, a friend and brother. And when you did a gensens act 'Twas not for fame or self. So, now let all speak kind of him Who cannot speak for himself. STAGE NOTES AND LITERATURE BY SYLVESTER RUSSELL Prof. Charles T. Bovell of Boston, Mass, a musician and musical critic of considerable merit, once expressed his opinion, in an interview, that the people of his race were much overrated regarding their knowledge of musical art and attainments, and I quite agree with his opinion. ... Uncle Sam is a funny man. Some of our poor ignorant actors have suffered long enough. When mall or telegrams come to an actor no manager or company's agent has any right by law to keep him in suspense by either holding it or returning it. There would be no excuse for losing it or to secrecy open it. Let this end right here. This will be regarded as a very wide range of warning. The business manager of a new music publishing house in New York has not taken kindly to my attitude to crusade against the word "nigger" in coon songs. I have taken pains to treat this man like a gentleman, but I doubt that either of his employers know anything about what has transpired between us. I can only say that if the outcome proves unusual I will expose the whole thing and singers of all nationalities will then be at liberty to see the point. Death has at last visited the ranks of the song writers. Will Hamer's death was quite a regretful drawback to our corps of promising composers. We read a short sketch of his life and musical progress in The Freeman not long ago that led us to expect greater things of him later in life. He wrote some good music to words supplied by Will Tobias. Their greatest song hit last season was "Things ain't the same, babe, I'm coming home." --- The death of Tom McIntosh recalls the memory of Billy Eldridge. There were only three comedians of this particular distinct type. Al. Anderson, the most talented one of the three, still lives to have the field all alone to himself. Mr. Anderson has not yet succeeded in comedy. It seems strange that he cannot get a manager in Boston; but has he got a play?—that is, of course, a horse of another color. What does Mr. Anderson mean when he announces "Lady Africa?" What is Lady Africa? --- We have at. present in vaudeville two actresses who are attracting much attention, Miss Lulu Launchmere of Hodges and Launchmere and Miss Grace Halliday of the Mallory Bros. forces. Miss Halliday convinces us by her singing of coon songs in a white repertoire company that repertoire will be quite the thing after all by and by. Lulu Launchmere, prima donna, soprano, actress, dancer and minic, has quite enough qualities to become a comedy star—hasn't she? Mr. Hodges, by the way, was reported dead, so he says—"excellent ad" isn't it? --- Mr. Joseph S. Cotter, whose book drama, "Caleb, the Degenerate," I recently criticised so harshly, has sent me a copy of his latest poems, "Links of Friendship." I have not had time to look them over as yet; he also informs me of his intention of staging "Caleb." I do not take kindly to this statement from such an intelligent man. I insist its rather oranky. He is at work on another play which I should be delighted to read over or see produced. Education is one thing, and what a man is really able to do is another, still we may hope for some future results from a man like Mr. Cotter. I have before me one of his poems entitled "My South." Only the first and third verses of this poem, of eight starzas, suit my taste, so I beg his pardon and reproduce them: "Men said thy hopes were buried in thy needs, They pitied Death for wooing thee, my South They now behold in thee a life that leads Through genius quickened at the cannon's mouth." "Thon seest millions lurking in thy hills, Thon seest comfort peeping from thy soil. Thon knewest now that He alone fulfilis Self's biggest almma keeps on growing." --- The Boston Colored American Magazine of March publishes a group of poems by William Stanley Braithwaite, a young Boston poet who has just en- tered the field. That Mr. Braithwaite will prove to be a gifted writer goes without question, but in his small group of poems seen in the magazine, fortells his lack of natural love—perhaps for want of experience—and shows his ardent love for the sea. Every poem in the group is flavored by allusions to the sea, so, alas, for the flowers of the fields or the love of a light-hearted lassie. I herewith produce a few lines of each poem and their relation to the sea. First poem, entitled "I Dream of Thee as Up the Road." Two lines read: " Near where the sea's great water flowed. Beside the sea-wald old and gray." Second poem entitled "A Dream and a Song," two lines read: "The daisies run on the dunes of the sea, And over the world my soul goes free." Third poem entitled "A Sea Prayer," four lines read: "When the last lights darken On the far coast line All the gifts of peril Sea—Lord—all are thine." Sea—Lord—all are thine. Fourth poem entitled 'It's a Long Way,' two lines read: "It's a long way the sea winds blow Over the sea plains blue." FOR the sea plants out. Fifth poem entitled "Out of the Sunset," two lines of two different verses read: "Out of the sunset red Into the blushing sea." "Though silence has no speech I hear the sea-dreams call." Mr. Braathwaite must let the sea alone and find a new abiding place in the happy realms of love. Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, the peer of all our legitimate actresses, has declared that the problem of repertoire, from a racial standpoint, was solved in a recent issue of The Freeman according to her liking. She predicts that we can look forward to a successful and permanent administration of all the different kinds of stage work if managers and actors will adhere to its solution. IN MEMORY JAMES L. LOVE A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is still, A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled, God, in His goodness, He recalled, The boon His love has given; Although the body moulders here His spirit is in heaven. MR. JAMES L. LOVE DEAD. Mr. James L. Love, known professionally as "Daddy" was born in Jefferson, Texas, July 7, 1861, departed this life Thursday, April 7, 1904 at 7 p. m., of heart trouble, being forty-three years and nine months old. A grand, noble and respected, as well as a highly honored life has been snuffed out into eternity. Mr. Loye was a man loved by all who came in contact with him. His greatest pleasure was to do a good turn for any one in need or in distress. His heart was large, his willingness to give aid expansive. Many a performer owes his start into the professional world to him. Today we mourn the loss of a great character. His place will never be filled. When white managers wanted colored performers they would apply to "Daddy," and immediately he would go about getting talent to fill the places desired. Sometimes he would receive compensation for his trouble, and in many cases nothing, but he would contribute his time, money and labor just the same, and feel good over it—that he had done some one a good turn. Too much praise can not be given our deceased friend and co-worker. He was widely known from the East to the West, and from the North to the South, as a whole souled, true friend. As a singer he had no equal, for he copied after no one, everything being original. As a monologuelist he had few equals. He was always witty, full of life and happy when in the professional headquarters, of which he was the proprietor, he could be singing some new song just published and rehearsing some of the boys who would happen to be in. During the World's Fair his assistance was required to get together a chorus of voices, emblematic of what the race could do, so the commissioners of the said fair sought him and secured his services and placed him in full control of that department. He got his people together, securing the best talent available, the result being that he received the highest press comment over his wonderful success. The utmost confidence could be placed in him if he said he would do anything for you, and this won him friends by the thousands. It will take a long while to find a man to equal him. He was loyal to his wife, relatives and friends. May his soul rest in peace. To his wife, who was so devoted to him and to whom he always took into counsel, we extend our heartfelt sympathy. Be of good cheer, for some day we will all be together again. He leaves a wife, two sisters, two brothers, relatives and friends to mourn his demise. The funeral services were held at Qulnn Chapel Monday, April 11, at 1 p.m., Rev. J. H. Thomas officiate, assisted by Revs. A. J. Carey, A. L Murray, W. Gray and Prof. Brown. The ser- VOELOCKEL & NOLAN'S Black Trouba The Supreme Success of the Season thoroughly pleased Audiences to houses of the United States, Canada, triumph unequalled by any Stage presenting the Smartest and Swelcraft can Create. Now Formulating A Mightier The Ninth Season and Grand States, Canada, Mexico, Oce American, Commencing Aug. 1, 1904. Colored Singers, Dancers, Comedians qualified to conform with VOELCOL of MERIT and who can give indi- ity to shine in our NEW BLAZING SUNBURT MIRTH, are invited to Correspond. Address VOELCKI 18 E. 22nd Street, NEW YORK J. TURNER Singing and Talking COMEDIAN, Next to last number on the bill always. Performers Wanted at ONCE FOR The Best people, male and female. Sketch Four months' engagement or more. Also Write quick, address Birmingham A D. IRELAND THOMAS, Stage Director. H. 119 North Eighteenth St. FOR SALE The entire outfit of Dale's Fancy Special Paper, Costumes and Trys Inspection at Dale's Auditorium. NINAWEB PAY SUMMER'S BRAND PERFORMERS Good variety or vaudeville ties for 4 weeks. Can play dance teams and novelty long as you make good. Want first violin, sechestra (season's engaged) Address all communica- 1001 West Walnut Street, LOUISVILLE THE SMALL SERVICE FIRST-CLASS European hotel Buffet 1309 Chestnut Street, ST. LOUIS PHONE: Kinloch D 887. BILL Black Park Doubado The Success of the Season, playing to the Largest pleased Audiences that ever assembled in the United States, Canada and Cuba, Elsequalled by any Stage Attraction under the Smartest and Swellest Stage Specialties. Hating A Mightier BLACK PARK Season and Grand Entourage of Cuba, Mexico, Cuba, West Indies commencing 11,1904. Time All Boys, Dancers, Comedians and Stage Species conform with VOELOKEL & NOLAN'S Bands, who can give indisputable testimonials on our KING SUNBURST OF MIRTH, MELODY AND CORRESPOND. Address all Communications of DELOKEL & NOEL STREET, NEW YORK CITY. BIRNER WALK Talking COMEDIAN, Week of 11th, Earl Tracy on the bill always. Wanted AT ONCE FOR The LANESTH BIRMINGHAM and female, Sketch teams. Those who can engage or more. Also booked now for next address Birmingham Amusement Enterprise, MAS, Director, H. GREENSTON, North Eighteenth Street, Birmingham, A R SALE-Cheap outfit of Dale's Famous Tronbadours. Enter, Costumes and Trunks, all in a No.1 at Dale's Auditorium, CAPE MAY, N.Y. WEB PARK, LOUISVILLE, SUMMERS BROS. Proprietors. WANTED Good variety or vaudeville performers who can for 4 weeks. Can place 4 lady artists, sketches teams and novelty acts wanted. Engage as you make good. Want first violin, second violin, cornet andSTRA (season's engagement) Park opens M address all communications to TOM STREET, LOUISVILLE, KY. E SMARTS ERVE FIRST-CLASS Electric and Ocean hotel Buffet and Palm Grove Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. From Information of every description BILLY McCLAY WE MAKE OF EVERY DAY FOR PRINTING SEND US AND $1.25 A SEND YOU LIKE THE C WE GUARANTEE INDIANA ELEC 23:25 W INDIAN Black Patti Troubadours The Supreme Success of the Season, playing to the Largest and most thoroughly pleased Audiences that ever assembled in the playhouses of the United States, Canada and Cuba, Eight Years of triumph unequalled by any Stage Attraction under the Sun. Always presenting the Smartest and Swellest Stage Specialties that Stagecraft can Create. Now Formulating A Mightier BLACK PATTI Show For The Ninth Season and Grand Entourage of the United States, Canada, Mexico, Cuba, West Indies and South American, Commencing Colored Singers, Dancers, Comedians and Stags Specialists who are qualified to conform with VOELOKEL & NOLAN'S High Standard of MERIT and who can give indisputable testimonials of their ability to shine in our VOELCKEL & NOLAN 18 E. 22nd Street, NEW YORK CITY. J. TURNER WALL... Singing and Talking COMEDIAN, Week of 11th, Earl Theatre, Pueblo, Col. Next to last number on the bill always. Good people, male and female. Sketch teams. Those who can change weekly. Four months' engagement or more. Also booked now for next season. Write quick, address Birmingham Amusement Enterprise. D. IRELAND TRAVELS FOR SALE-Cheap! The entire outfit of Dale's Famous Troubadours Special Scenery—Special Paper, Costumes and Trunks, all in a No.1 condition; open for inspection at Dale's Auditorium, CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY. PERFORMERS Good variety or vaudeville performers who can change specialties for 4 weeks. Can place 4 lady artists, sketch teams, song and dance teams and novelty acts wanted. Engagement prolonged as long as you make good. Wear a hat. MUSICIANS Want first violin, second violin, cornet and clarinet for or- chestra (season's engagement) Park opens May 6th. Address all communications to 1001 West Walnut Street, LOUISVILLE, Ky. TOM LOGAN. THE SMART SET SERVI E FIRST-CLASS Electric and Gas European hotel Buffet and Palm Garden 1309 Chestnut Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Centrally located, 4 blocks from depot and theatres. Information of every description 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. vices were very impressive. Quinn Chapel was packed with friends, who came to pay the last tribute to our friend. Fred Burch had charge of the singing, assisted by an orchestra. Selections were sung by the Blackstone quartet, Burt Robinson and by the Professional choir. The professional men marched in a body from the residence to the church, headed by members of the Musician's Union band. Owing to the length of the services and the lateness of the hour several hundred were un able to view all that was mortal of "Daddy." Telegrams of condolence were received from Earnest Hogan & Company, Mr. and Mrs. Al. Holman and many friends. The following is the list of pall-bearers. Honorary pall-bearer. Honorary Carey, A. C. Howard, Edward Gaylor, Geo. Butler, Thomas Duncan, B. M. Glaspay, Robert Motts, Charles Gaskin, J. W. --- --- Black Patti Madours In, playing to the Largest and most what ever assembled in the play- Canada and Cuba, Eight Years of Attraction under the Sun. Always best Stage Specialties that Stage- ER BLACK PATTI Show For and Entourage of the United Cuba, West Indies and South Time All Booked Plans and Stage Specialists who are KEL & NOLAN'S High Standard puttable testimonials of their abl- FIRST OF MELODY AND ACTION all Communications to KEL & NOLAN CITY. R WALL... Week of 11th, Earl Theatre, Pueblo, Col. LANESTOCK CO. BIRMINGHAM, ALA. reams. Those who can change weekly. booked now for next season. Amusement Enterprise, GREENSTONE, Manager, Street, Birmingham, Ala. E-Cheap! Famous Tronbadours Special Scenery— anks, all in a No.1 condition; open for CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY. ARK. Louisville, Ky. OS. Proprietors. TED- able performers who can change special- ace 4 lady artists, sketch teams, song and acts wanted. Engagement prolonged as second violin, cornet and charlet for or- ment) Park opens May 6th. tations to TOM LOGAN, KY. ART SET ASS Electric and Gas set and Palm Garden LOUIS, MO. Centrally located, 4 blocks from depot and theatres. every description LY McCLAIN, Prop 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. COMING SOON A Rabbit's Foot Comedy under canvass 50 people, the only genuine Negro show in America owned and managed by colored. See the biggest free street parade traveling. PAT CHAPPELL, Owner and Mgr. Turner, L P. Hopson, P. B. Rose Hendrix. Active pall-bearers: Richard Berry, Jacob Wounders, William Portlock, Edward Clark, William Grundy, Walter Kain. Interment at Oakwood cemetery. WANTED.—Colored base ball players who are musicians. to play on ball team and band. Season from May 1st, to September 15, good salaries to good men (snare drummer wanted). Will pay a fancy salary to star pitcher and catcher. Inquire at once of MANAGER BASE BALL, BOX 102 ESTHERVILLE IOWA. John Temple Graves has not emitted an anti-Negro yawp for several days. ```markdown ``` THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. a ’ 4 3 Lf: Aeon J Pe CO Soca SET rae BEEN SAIN ag ON ore pene Se) — ~, ie Seal - eS Ee we sens eghe: re ao ‘ ae 7 PGE iB uy +t S aad Na Sor sy. _ ry 7 ee The ee a a ( 4 thy Mal ae tee a 4 aL) Ne fn ry oo ay VN a fe eh Pa ey (ee ee of COR niet A he ee Aint desks, BO ot Pea gen Oy oe 28 NG prose SE A hk A ag Mel ook) ie Pe ES 1 eR Bee Te Nga lore er i es ee ee) co ESE Ba ios es Sa Pee EE FE ete Na TEER Fe VEOH v4 Miss Alice Bailey, of Atlanta, Ga., tells how she was permanently cured of inflammation of the ovaries, and escaped . : the surgeon’s knife, by the use of is 4, t Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. ‘The universal indications of the approach of woman's great enemy, inflam- mation and disease of the ovaries, are a dull throbbing pain, accompanied by @sense of tenderness and heat low down in the side, with occasional shooting pains. On examination it may be found that the region of pain will show some swelling. ‘his is the first stage of inflammation of the ovaries. “Dear Mrs, Prvxnam:—I wish to express my gratitude for the restored health and happiness. Lydia E, Pinkham’s Vegetable Com- . pound has brought into my life, “T had suffered for three years with terrible pains at the time of menstruation, and did not know what the trouble was until the doctor Pronounced it inflammation of the ovaries, and proposed an operation. “T felt so weak and sick that I felt sure that I could not survive the ordeal, and so T told him that T would not undergo it, ‘The followin week f read anadvertisement in the paper of your Vegetable Compound in such an emergency, and xo I decided to try it. Great was my joy to find that I actually improved after taking two bottles, so I kept taking it for ten weeks, and at the end of that time I was cured. Thad gained eighteen pounds and was in excellent health, and am now. “You surely deserve great success, and you have my very best wishes.”— Miss Atice Barzy, 50 North Boulevard, Atlanta, Ga. Another woman sayed from a surgical operation by Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. Read what she says :— am, “Dear Mns. Prsxnax—I cannot thank ZFS Am, 50 enough for what your Vegetable Com. YY \ Pound has done for me.” If it had not been fot 7 y iF Your medicing think T would have ded. a “Iwill tell you how I suffered. I could hj ~<S (@ PF hardly walk, was unable to sleep or eat. Men- a ff stroation was irregular.- At last T bad ta ma stay in my bed, and flowed so badly. that 2 = they sent for a doctor, who said I had in- 4. flammation of the ovaries, and must fe through an operation, as no medicine could he! iy me, but I could not do that. a “T received a little book of yours eat arid after reading it, I concluded to try ) Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable er Compound, and I am now a. wel woman, Ishall praise your medicine 5 long as T live, and also recommend the same to anyone suffering as was.”—Mrs. Mryxie Orroson, Otho, Iowa. All sick women would be wise if they would take Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and be well. =—_ Here is money maker anda NEW ONE at that. No mat A f c N re feclhow poor tha tertiire iat erent willie kin ee ‘Here is money maker and a NEW ONE at that. No mat- 6 E TS ter how poor the territory, if an agent will work he should make $5 to $10 per day. ‘The Process 1s needed hy every —————— family. Asscon as you show how qnick the work can be done, you will have no trouble in making a sale of this WONDERFUL Pro- cess, Send 50 cents to day. You will never regret it Address R. JU. JONES P. O. Box 205 LITTLE ROOK, ARK: ARE YOU A MAN? : fe ARE YOU SICK, LOW SPIRITED, “ he DISCOURAGED ? me tq ABA WAVE You Lost your counsse a f My AND. AMBITION? ti vk lm Ph ARE YOU ENFEEBLED, WEAK, DIS- oi RON, Ul fay), PORDENT, tmPorenT? yikes " \ ") HAVE YOU BURNT THE CANDLE AT ? i BOTH ENDS ? We cure Lost Manhood, Falling Powers and Impotency sxpbiie tn ts Yaricocele, Spermatorrhiea, Kidney and Bladder Diseases, and all diseases of & Venereal Diseases of Men and Women Hered pec elaglin, Wie ced coos teteeuie Tames eerie sae eg eee Sour aratem veinvigorated and stenstbehed ante these elements ne eden atts Eximanedintelssaescrihite Ine natn of seer Siceane ang we wit wrsana ee Fou tHe way to healthy Hope aud buppiness: Write tsday a peated eal ae ADDRESS SALT OF LIFE COMPANY, RICHMOND, - - - - VIRGINIA. Patronize che deren of The Freeman Read the Ads : Easter Lilies Might Seem Fairer To Drs. J. W. Smith and J. 8. Caldwell '—If the agony were over. John Mitchell, Jr.—If lynch law could 'be made to go for good. Edmund H. Deas—If Sonth Caro- Unians indulged in fewer capers. Dr. W. T. Peyton—If he could be @ trustee of the Louisville public schools, The Freeman—If you would just pay that overdue subscription bill that you owe. Bishop Arnett—If Robert T. Lincoln were possessed of larger faculty for Icquactousness. 8. Laing Williams—If the Chicago Conservator were less solicitous about is future welfare. Dr. W, D. Crum—It the senate would give him an absolute ticket-of-leave from the anxious seat. Ex-Recorder H. P, Cheatham—If he can get back into the game before the tramps are all dealt ont. Granville Martin—Ii he oan escape an injanction to keep the piece throughout the Year of Our Lord 1904, Mdltor (?) D, R. Wilkins—If Andrew Carnegie could be induced to endow a hospital for bilious incurables, Bishop G. W. Clinton—If a branch publishing house of the A. M. E. Zion Church were located at Louisyille, Register J. W. Lyons—Ifa pall of the Georgia delegation guarantees his re- tention as national committeeman. ‘The ‘‘Press Gang”—It W. T. Menard ‘were placed in charge of the literary syndicate of the Pen and Pencil Club. A. E. Manning—It Tom Taggart’s half-Nelson on the Democratic National Chairmanship could be cinched at once. Justice Robert H. Terrell—If ke could be permanent toastmaster-at-large to all of the Booker Washington banquets, Dr. Wesley Robbins—If the mann- script of his encyclopedia on ‘‘Colored People” were in the hands of the prin- ters. * Jay Wesley Cromwell—If the Negro race could be moved back to the rut it ‘occupied in the paling days of the Peo: ple’s Advccate, Harry C. Smith—if Clark county, Ohio, (Springfield) should be promptly mulcted $5,000 for the inexcusable lynching of Dixon, Judge M. W. Gibbe—If 10000 Ne- groes wonld buy and read his delight- ful story of straggle and triumph, “Shadow and Light.” W. Caivin Chase—If his calling and election we.e sure as thé District of Columbia's delegate to the Republican National Convention. Recorder Jobu C. Dancy—If he could have a little heart-to-heart talk with the Boston Guardian's editor, out of earshot of the bishops of Zion. ‘Roscoe Conkling Simmons—If an in- vitation should be extended him to second the nomination of Roosevelt at the Chicago convention. G. W. Chivis—if private interests did not render it necessary to decline the management of Fresident Roose. velt's campaign this year, William Monroe Trotter—If he could think of a few more lies to further his tidiculous efforts to discredit the friends of Booker T. Washington. Col. W. D. Johnson—If Col. Richard Ernst means him when he says one of Kentacky’s big four to the Chicago con- vention will be & colored man. Editor H, P, Slaughter—It every genuine “‘grafter” connected with the defunct Capital Savings Bank at Wash- ington should ba sent up for life. Bishop Derrick—If he could be designated as bishop plenipotentiary to all Africa, and ve giverepiritual power to redeem the Negro’s Fatherland. Bishop Walters—If strong case in- volving the infamous “grandfather clause” could be gotten equarely before the United States Supreme Conrt. Phil H. Waters—If his ministerial papers were passed and he could be in- ‘stalled tomorrow as pastor of Simpson M. E. Charch, Charleston, W. Va. | Rey. Jay Albert Johnson—If he could obtain a chunk of radiumn large enough ‘o illuminate the hole into which his ill fated bishopric boom disappeared. | Rev. D. P. Roberts—It heknew where to procure an official lightning-rod that the honors of the A. M Fo Ganeeel Can. a anica! Work done by the job department of the Boston Colored Citizen. J. Douglass Wetmore—If he could figure out that he was financially ahead through accepting so many invitations to dine out in various portions of the country, Archibald H. Grimke—If he could be ‘obosen as chairman of the Massachus- etts delegation to the St. Louls Demo- cratic convention, to place in nomina- tion Richard Olney. Dr. J. W. H. Bowen—If the M. E. Chureh will see its duty to God and the eternal fitness of things and grant its Negro membership repr:eentation on the bench of bishops. Booker T. Washington—If enough Negro Business Leagties were organized ‘throughout the land to send 3,000 dele: gates to the national meeting at In- dianapolis in August. William R, Stewart—I£ the author- ‘ship of Ohio’s anti-lynching law should be definitely determined to the satisfac. tion of himself, H. C. Smith, John P, Green and Jerre Brown. Dr. H. T. Johnson—If he could read the minds of @ majority of the gentle- men who hold credentials as delegates to the A. M. E. General Conference, and get a good night's sleep, A. D. Dantzler—if Congressman ‘Mann’s committee will get up sufficient courage todeclare who was actually elected to congress from the seventh istrict of Sonth Carolina. Roseoe Conkling Brace—If it should Cccur to some one in authority that 2 superior graduate of Harvard would look well at tbe head of the M street high echool in Washington. Rov. J. M. Henderson—If he could be named as special commissioner with power to send for persons and papers to make recommendations concerning the A. M. E. Sunday School Union. Edward H. Morrls—If some kind friend would read to him good and lond @ fall account of how the really en- lightened citizens of Washington hon- ored leader whom he pronounces a “sham.” Phil H. Brown—It William Randolph Hearst should decide that he needed $10,000 worth of common stock in the Hopkinsville, Ky., Morning News to complete his chain of prestdential-boom- ing journals, Prot, Jesse Lawson—If he could be asenred of the passage of the bill to create a Freedman’s Inquiry Commis. sion, the Morrell anti-jim crow car measure and the Dick resolution. The entire race, ditto, Bishop Grant—If the Christian Re corder and A. M. E, Book Concern, as % whole, could be organized into a single-handed institution, and, if py the harmony thus secnred, the business could be plaved in a paying basis, Rev. W. H. Chambers—if the Zlon hosts should conclude that they had nearly enough Southern bishops, and should take a lingering fancy to a cer- tain good Western man, unto the manor born, now stationed at Indianapolis. J. M. Hazlewood—If he could be as- sured that the supreme court decision ‘against the Northern securities merger would not militate against his estab- Mehing a tonsorial trust covering Charleston ana West Virginia in gen- eral. Prof. W. E, B. DuBolse—I he is brought to a reallzation that he will grow in graoe In proportion as he stick to the considerate treatment of thé edu- cational problem shown in his lecture at Louisville on “The Spirit of Modern Europe.” Dr. R. H, Boyd—It other Negro pub- Ushing houses would follow the exam- ple of the Baptists, in outwitting the ‘oolor-prejndiced Iabor union by sending thelr own man to the lnotype factory for instruction in this most advanced method of printing. Mrs. Mary E. Washington—If the Zion Church should show its generosity toward its energetic women by choos: ing one of their sex as missionary seo- Tetary, as well as ordsining them as elders and: putting them to work rals- ing money for missions. <Jra T, Bryant—If the finanolers of the church of Allen can adjast their mathe- matical calculations in @ way to dis. Prove the theory than a mere title of “Rev.” is worth $16,000 more to the connection’s printing department than Se ars na ee, gee eee ‘The Freeman will be on sale at Jim Jewel’s Pool room and Cigar store, 105 S. 14th, street, Omaha, Neb. ‘Wanted Colored. Correspondents Any intelligent person may earn mon- ey, easily, at home, corresponding for us. Send for our letter how.” Leighton-Manrice Institute MADISON, WIS. ‘The Freeman in Hot Springs, Ark. Sateptny at Robison @ Olona Sane ree? dt @alvern avenue. ee: POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, eae AR a eS For State Senator 4rmin C. Koehne Subject to decision of the:Republican nom. inating convention. For Coroner Harry Tutewiler Subject to decision of the Republican noms inating convention, | For County Commissioner 1st Dist. John E. McGaughey Subject to decision of the Republican nom. inating convention, For County Commissioner, 2d Dist. John McGregor Subject to decision of the Republican nom. inating convention. For Judge of Juvenile Court James A. Pritchard Subject to decision of Republican nomina: ting conveation. For Sheriff James R. Munro Subject to decision of the Republican nomi nating convention, THELAKE ERIE © Westiyy RAILROAD for Toledo, Detroit, Ft, Wayne, Bloom, ton, Peoris and points "ast end ys AH. SELLERS, District Pascengs ‘Agen 388. Llinois St | Incianapole, Int HL J, RHEIN, General Passenger ‘Agent Bes. NN. yi] ——THE——_ q Benevolent Sons of Ney York (Organized, Nov. ist, 1%) Cin Rooms, 1672 Falton street, Brooklyn, N.Y, Bonin meetings Pad and ts Sony ms wt 3:80 o'clock nad te ts Ry Gvening tn every mouth ate geek Ys OFFICERS: Augustus M. Hodges, President, Geo.W.A Murray, Sty Iot Vice Pres Frank Moore, 2nd Vice President’ “4 Samuel Anderson, 3rd Vice Presiden, ‘W. Augustus pees Secretary, see Hodges, the 2nd Corresyondia Angustis N, Chadwick, Financial Seg tary. Andrew Davis, Treasurer, ‘Thomas B. Wright, Chairman of Hong Committee, Leonard Brooks, Chairmen of Build Committee. " Charles A. Johnson, Historian, Thos, H, Stewart, Chaplain, soles 2 aceell “The Benevolent Sons of New York? j direct out erowth of the ats are” % ous of New Work trina howard onsite ebte of he Ge the Sone of New Vor gy Tener ‘Society of the Sons New York, gucea pod ang financial stand at {he las meta FPemid "Boe ety of the Sone of Nea. Se sincrgotiquatiie WG si cra Battan, New York City, can tecome set of "Benevolent Bons of New Yor ah Ist 1904 upon. the receipt of applica dS tio dollars. Address all communications to W, AUGUSTUS THOMPSON, seo, « Balton Btreet, Brooklyn, N.Y, C,R. PATTERSON & SONS CARRIAGE BUILDERS NM. NB (pes ee Ny) ea FR KINKY ‘ @REENFIELD, trio cies of ail deseriptons, vw fm i te only ECHO CARIECE Sores WORLD. (Please mention The Freeman.) A BURNING QUESTION? Tasty) Go ek ‘They don’t belong to “Shortweight Trust.” 4 Big Yards. Main Office 162 E. Market St. Phones: ia Fetyato Kxonange 2 REESE Bie, Our Great Special—— Complete ae Les Sage WORTH FIVE DOLLARS. ONLY Gg) fond f a © | 66 99 ie cogil ZONnO < engi] m EET ~ F HAIR TONICS » = MOS PYRAP IO HAIEGROWER In Eis ene > Ax HARMLESS-RELIABLE-SUPREME| Ws t Villy ! ! BEFORE i ‘ ° TO THE = axe Colored Ge 7 ude i a “%, Z %& 3») SYD ie o | eZee ee Zam wo] GZ, oe ore aera nectceet ete | ie Rice mocuniumec ccs | Qaim ‘ Srery preached gag 2c late ogrNG an : IVCLRNC nee cnes | COI ~ ineiuie ietee we karlogeraayeetn | A Hholetandatal gpotOancise iuceecrc: | RNAS Eicsuiecw Grn, thdodanduistlored haha Jee BESS Sinks ntick Secanor felt telenctien sriatciey | AS-i irpiroperfectaaacton to atehoueeie ectses | “ZA il Alsenaaina dough eanaet eateretet ioe ‘Tho prisgot Ouone is obeu bor, Wishes four hniel¥Sompicto metmgatnene No horisiean ya [isstarga down vith reas Oedno alone nad wanideg aes te rte te hee Sa Piraed 1 f¢ belong, soft, straight and beautiful. Ouono prevents falling, (sexs so! ®, SaT OUT Tyg AP een semeN Wittsend tory (ao matt Our Great Weve eat tefet gett? Uebel ris eat Special Wott aiao includes cakect Purtts Scalp Souprworth ss- san Offer —_ | Sagas RAP a aaa sa ae tk Thee abovettenl fer wash weet oy cn? Comins svt Sma atl Reng ular er ane ata de rk eapene ana ponte making the Lin neh irghtarin fou sagan: Gest aes fey AOWitt shiuilres run matexer sui from tateets trvebuion: Further we wil 4 Inrgowge ar of our Berta irs ooh ome act tnler Pee ‘4 Irak anee aed sty £9 pote sur himetirewe wi icine a pace pif 5 wonky uiclemored a Eells and odors fr te Btn Port eichise feet, ra a se PMSMISG ht oY tetaar or sauna tana ee Getta ete ie Sa uwsean mare itr ory moter eter ebtaais aay pesto . e x BOSTON CHEMICAL CO, 310 °E. BROAD ST. RICHMOND, VA., FREE FREE £FREE | Send your name and adres, with he names and adres of thre ei Sena rina in immedatly Ate apbeesee Ths seprorecse: Parson Ste 8 Wie portant BoP Tanta’ Hecate cocoa ace a feveral shades lighter’ It whivens, suootig, nomen’ ousiioy aed, Deities Sof all is tnparininea nn on ote, Dutahem, meth pahen er at at nd eachclike tint of youth." Poatively not injunous, Used Oureld and youn | Grants, discovery of the wensih century, Th order to yreve aman bee ‘rovwil send a large sample By mail postage perks abealnaiy Hee Weketes, 1 BOSTON CHEMICAL C0., 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. TAKEN FROM LIFE: This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe preparation in the world that makes kinky or oily hair look shiny, prevents the hair from falling out, scalp, prevents the hair from falling out, scalp, prevents the hair from growing long and silky. Warranted every years and used by thousands. Warranted every years and used by thousands. Warranted for strengthening kinky hair. Wear of or use. Get the Original Ozonized Ozonized hair straight, soft and beautiful, give it that healthy, life-like appearance so that it looks healthy and children. Elegantly perfumed, being soft and most economical. Not only for anybody to produce a preparation of 50 cents. Only 50 cents. Sold by druggists and deliver or send us 50 cents for one bottle of press charges. Send postal or express orders. Please mention name of this hair pomade. Write your name and press plaint to OZONIZED MARROW CO., 25 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois. SANTAL-MIDY Standard remedy for Gleet, Goronhora and Runnings IN 48 HOURS. Cures Kid- ney and Bladder Troubles. DR. W. B. JONES' CELEBRATED AMERICAN CATARRH CURE ONE BOTTLE CONVINCES THE SUFFERER, THAT THERE IS RELIEF FOR HIM. It quickly cures the CONSTANT HAWKING, COUGHING AND EXPECTORATION, it restores the HEARING, and removes the HEADACHE AND NOSE BLEEDING. SOUND SLEEP, its use, with INCREASED TORN AND VITALITY of the whole body. Deceived by U. S. M. Mail on receipt of $1.00 by DR. W. B. JONES, 400 N. 3rd St., Philadelphia, Pa. Samples free. Sold by Druggists generally. HERBS OF JOY. The banish LIVER COMPLAINT, RHEUMATISM, HEPESIA, MALARIA, ASTHMA, KIDNEY COM- PLEXION. One box makes one quart of medicine. by mail or for free of cost to the office. Agents Wanted. DR. P. C. SANDERSON, 600 North Third Street, Philadelphia, PA. Cincinnati. Artificial Limb Co WM. L. RICHEN. Prop. James A. Foster's Union Artificial Limbs 501-507 Plum St., CINCINNATI, OHIO. U.S. Government Manufacturer. U. D. Davidson & L. E. manufacturers of fine hair goods: Wigs, Pom-poms, switches, etc., made to order. We deliver all hair products in stock and will stand coming. Ladies in hair business write us for wholesale price lists; all orders receive prompt attention at: WIGS, WORTH, TEXAS 308 E 12th street, FT WORTH, Bar-Keeper's Friend Metal Polish AN INFALLIBLE UP-TO-DATE ARTICLE USED BY MORE PEOPLE THAN ALL OTHER METAL POLISHES COMBINED One-pound Box 25 cts, at Druggists and Dealers. BIRD MANNA is the secret preparation used by the Canary Islands in danger, for curing all diseases of Cage Birds, and restoring 20 cents at dragees, or by mail. N. and O. dragees. N. and O. dragees. Do You Want to Win Your Girl? EDGAR E. HOWARD & CO, 924 Pearl Street, New York and receive their "Perfumed Love Tablets," and she is yours forever. A large quantity of coin similar to the above was located recently 24k under ground, with a MIN. RAL ROD made by Bryant Brox, Junc- bern shilling room 9, Dallas, Tex. They are guaranteed to work just as represented or the money refused they give B-nk references as to their reliability. Wrote for catalogue at once this may not appear again. Copies of the Freeman can be found at 1230 Wylis Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. ARTIFICIAL LIMBS. With all the latest known improvements at really reduced prices. Satisfaction guaranteed. Send for circular. B. MATTHEWS Sno West Jefferson Street, Louisville, Ky. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. RACE CLEANINGS Educational Notes. It is said that Mr. Carnegie has more money for Prof. W. Councill of Normal, Ala., if the $10,000 given is applied judiciously. By the money given by Mr. Carnegie Prof. Councill has been able to realize the dream of years, a first class library. The third annual session of the Knoxville College Summer School will be held from June 26 to August 5. The first session of the Summer School was held in 1902. The attendance reached A delightful surprise party to a session of Rob Holden's apart, few nights ago on the occasion twenty-first birthday. Every or expected to attend the church. It was a jolly crowd that was 6 o'clock dinner at Mrs. Susie G. Monday, April 4. Among the arrivals are Oscar Edland, Lee man and Will Hill. Mrs. Sol and son spent a few days in Louis Ky. Mrs. Susie Guthrie has r from a trip to Louisville, Ky. Muncie News. Muncie, Ind., special.—Sunday ter day, was fittingly observed a WAITER'S SCHOOL. A Systematic Course in Letter Writing Conducted by W. Forrest Cozart. Correction Lesson 6 Concluded. WORDS DIVIDED INTO SYLLABLES. Ex-is-tence, ad-sp-ta-tion, im-i-tate, mes-sen-ger, com-pc-sl-tion, or-di-nate, con-tin-ui-ty, ln-def-i-nite, tem-po-ra-y, in-stant-ly, di-vl-slon, se-ce-sion-ist, re-pu-di-a-tion, rel-a-tive, pri-or-i-ty, junc-ture, pros-pect, ju-ve-nile, Mc-blie, u-nl-forms, es-tab-lish, e-ven-tu-ate, im-pc-tence, pro-duc-tion, moder-ate, on-i-on, mc-not-o-ny, dif-fer, pos-ses-sive. Among the graduated from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music next June, the Negro race will have a splendid representative in the person of Gerald Tyler, of Columbus, O. His thesis will be an original sonata. He has already completed the first movement which is an allegro moderato in classic form, almost as free as a fantasia, in which the subject is written in four voices, full of the richest harmony (the subject is in E minor.) the secondary subject in the related major, the episode a very melodious example of song. Here is a statement of 29 farmers and others occupying and owning an area of territory comprising four square miles near and around Danville, Ark. Opposite the following names is the number of acres owned and the number of acres estimated by each. Total number of acres owned by 29 Negroes as farming land near Danville. Ark. 1580 of which 725 is in high state of cultivation, value as estimated at $20 00 per acre will equal $30 600. The following is a list of city property owned by the Negroes of Danville. Opposite each of the following names is the number of lots and houses owned by each and the valuation. N. P. Howell, 24 lots, 1 house valuation $2000 T. W. Howell, 2 lots, valuation $200. H. P. Parker, 2 lots, 1 house, valuation $3000. Henry Dickens, 2 lots, 1 house, valuation $300 Mrs. J. Ballard, 2 lots, 1 house, valuation $300. Wm. Howell, 12 suburb lots, 1 house, valuation $200. Henry Crookett, 12 suburb lots, 1 house valuation $200. Bill Henry, 12 suburb lots, 1 house valuation $200. J. Irvin, 4 suburb lots, 1 house valuation $200. R. L. Adams, 12 lots, one house, valuation $200. G. W. Torrence, 12 lots 1 house valuation$200. R. L. Long, 25 lots, 1 house valuation $200. Total number of lots 127, houses 12 valuation $5275. to which add the farming land $30 600. It shows that 29 negroes own property to the amount of $35,875 all of which has been purchased during the past five years and three fourteens of the same is entirely unincumbered. GENERAL CONDITION. The principal products raised are corn, cotton, potatoes and small grain. The land produces three fourths bale cotton to the acre. 150 bushels of potatoes, 50 bushels of corn. These 29 Negroes are well prepared for farming being supplied with personal property of their_own in mules, horses, cattle, hogs eto. MERCHANTS Are very accommodating to those who will use the ability by which he has been endowed by nature help himself, the merchants will do the rest by crediting in goods, cash or any other commodity necessary to a final gathering of crops. And it is conceded by all that in and around Danville' exists the best merchants of any other portion of Arkansas. FRIENDLY RELATIONS Are such that there has not as yet been the least disturbance to mar the happiness. The motto is "The interest of one is the interest of all." Those seeking homes for happiness, peace and prosperity, is extended a cordial welcome to Danville, the garden spot of Arkansas for the Negro. CRIMINALS From this district the Negro has furnished no criminals for the state prison for over five years, and only a few misdemeanors. SCHOOL ADVANTAGES We the two races share alike in educational advantages each having six months free public schools supported by a vote levy of five mills. SECRET ORDERS One Masonic Lodge composed of the best citizens, and one Knight of Honor order, each own their own hall valued at $1500. RELIGIOUS DENOMINATIONS. One Baptist church and one Methodist church. Lost Relatives. My mother's name was Mittle, we balked to the Ledbiter's of Georgia. Her mistress married a man named Tom Roberts and moved to or near Tuskegee, Ala., I think, afterwhich my mother had five children, George, Ann, Sarah, Francis and Henry. If any of these should read this write to Betsy Horton. 803 Goltra avenue, Jacksonville, Ill. 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. Mrs. Fannie F. Plokett, Sandon, B. C. COLORED AGENTS WANTED All over the country to handle our great Remedy of all kinds. Write at once for partion'ars. The remedy sells rapidly. A good hustler agent can make big money—the only colored medicine house house in the United States that furnish agents with all kinds of medicines cash or on commission and pay 40 cents on the dollar. Our mix outfit that we send first to agents sells for $10. we will send prepaid to agents for $5 with order. We will treat any kind diseases one month for $3 50 bv express Address DR. C. G. GONOND, 11 Harmon Court, CHICAGO, IL. TAKEN NOTICE Mitchells, Va., Feb. 24, 1904. Bruno Mg. Co., 235 Wash St., Boston, Mass. Dear Shrs: I'll enclose a money order to you for $1 00, please forward me two large boxes of Closure. I have used only one box and have found it splendid. It keeps the scalp clean and the hair glossy. You are at liberty to refer to me at any time Above speaks for itself. 2 large boxes ¥1 00. Learn Dressmaking Why drudge your life out in kitchen or over wash tub when you can learn a paying profession, by mall, in eight to twelve weeks. Particulars free. Leighton-Maurice Institute MADISON, WIS. $5 to $12 PER DAY WORKING FOR US. Particulars, 26 stamp. W. S. & D. Co., Box 823, Colver, Col. SCHOOL. ter Writing Conducted by W. Cozart. Educational Notes. It is said that Mr. Carnegie has more money for Prof. W. Councill of Normal, Ala , if the $10,000 given is applied judiciously. By the money given by Mr. Carnegie Prof. Councill has been able to realize the dream of years, a first class library. The third annual session of the Knoxville College Summer School will be held from June 26 to August 5. The first session of the Summer School was held in 1902. The attendance reached about sixty. The next summer the attendance was more than trebled. --- Rev, John Gordon was formally inaugurated president of Howard University at Washington, D. C., Wednesday, of this week. Letters of congratulation to Dr. Gordon and the university and of regret because of inability to attend were read from a number of educators and public men, including President Roosevelt, Senators Hoar, Allison and Hillard, Admiral Dewey, Gen. Oliver O. Howard, the founder of the university, and Booker T. Washington. President Roosevelt, in his letter, said: "Permit me to extend to President Gordon and to Howard University my congratulations on this occasion. I wish I could be with you in person, for I appreciate to the full all the work that Howard University has done for the education and uplifting of our colored fellow-Americans, whose struggle for spiritual and intellectual development is of necessity so difficult and often so painful." ... Lincoln Institute Notes. President B. F. Allen's scholarly and fortable address on "Commercial Training," delivered before the American Association of College Presidents, April 11th, is full of timely suggestions valuable not only to the Negro in business, but to all who hope to do their part in the solution of the difficult problems that confront us. The faculty and students were very happy to be given the opportunity to hear this address, and formed a highly appreciative audience. ATTENTION, GRADUATES OF LINCOLN INSTITUTE. President Allen requests that all graduates of Lincoln Institute send him, at the earliest moment possible, pictures of themselves, of their families and of their homes—in those instances where they own homes. These pictures, or photographs, are to form a part of President Allen's exhibit at the "Fair," and will assist materially in reflecting credit upon "Lincoln Institute Day" and Lincoln Institute's exhibit. It is hoped that all graduates will co-operate in this and other plans looking to the common good of the race through this institution and otherwise. Rev. Browl and Prof. Stewart were callers at the institution last week and in their talk gave the students much sensible advice. The executive committee of the Board of Regents has given the administration much friendly co-operation in the work of preparing the exhibit, and on its completion, Superintendent Carrington visited the school, and having carefully inspected the work of each department of both the literary and industrial courses, pronounced it in every respect very satisfactory. French Lick News. French Lick, Ind., Special.—Mrs. Adolph Board and Mrs. John Cook and son have gone to Louisville. The anniversary of the Baptist church was celebrated Sunday, the 3d. The church was filled. Dr Purce of State University of Louisville, Ky., and Rev. Hammonds also of that city officiated Miss Willie Wilkes spent a few days here as the guest of Mrs. R. A. Schaefer. Miss Wilkes was en route from Hot Springs, Ark., to her home in New York. The valley, after a siege of rain, is again radiant with sunshine, Verdue, guests and Pluto. Ed. Gaither, the popular proprietor of the finest saloon in Cincinnati, who spent several days here drinking the waters, returned to his home last Sunday. Erbin Slye, the proprietor of the Village Club, has returned from an extended trip to Hot Springs, Ark, Texas and New Orleans. Bill Jackson, the local boxer, has gone to Kalamazoo, Mich. George Watson, who has been ill for several weeks in Louisville, Ky., has returned. A supper for the benefit of the Baptist church was served at the residence of Mrs. Dan Thomas, Thursday evening, April 7th Howard University WASHINGTON, D.C. Incorporated March 2, 1867. Gives opportunity of Higher Education to all without regard to creed, race or sex. Ten departments—Theological, Medical, Dental, Pharmaceutical, Legal, Collegiate, Teacher, Commercial, Preparatory, Industrial—conducted by one hundred-competent Professors and instructors. For further information, address— Rev. JOHN GORDON, D. D., President Mr. GEO. H. SAFFORD, Secretary. A delightful surprise party took possession of Rob Holden's apartments a few nights ago on the occasion of his twenty-first birthday. Every one is expected to attend the church bazaar. It was a jolly crowd that was served 6 o'clock dinner at Mrs. Susie Guthrie's Monday, April 4. Among the recent arrivals are Oscar Edland, Lee Lunderman and Will Hill. Mrs. Sol Pitman and son spent a few days in Louisville, Ky. Mrs. Susie Guthrie has returned from a trip to Louisville, Ky. Muncie News Muncie, Ind.; special.—Sunday, Easter day, was fittingly observed at both the A. M. E. and Second Baptist church. The A. M. E. program lasted throughout the entire day and was well attended, $10, being collected for the missionary cause. The program at the Second Baptist church was rendered at the evening service and was very beautiful and impressive. An "April Fool" social was given at the home of Mrs Laura Jackson in Whitely Tuesday evening. The members of the Booker T. Washington Club, gave a very neat entertainment at A. M. E. church Monday evening. A Box Social was given at the K. of P. lodge rooms in E. Main street Wednesday evening, April 6th. Mr. Dew is visiting friends in Union City. W E. Robbins and son, Millard are spending a week in Columbus O, visiting the daughter of the former, who is teaching music in that city. Miss Flora Morris is very ill at her home in E. Jackson street with muscular rheumatism Dr. Morris is also ill. Mr. White and Bertha Jackson were married Sunday evening, by Rev. Warren of Second Baptist church. The entertainment given by the A. M. E. S. S. Monday evening March 28 was a grand success, amount realized was $10 30 to be applied on the main debt of the church. The recent high waters have caused several of the Whitely residents to move into the city. Always give former address in cases of removal where paper is to be changed from one place to another. GOT $25,00 Dr Henrygoldsea w. Robertson's Advice. The great Medium and Fortune called to Dallas, Texas, by special request to set days' time. The parties who sought him got the job. The parties who did not jake the jade ashes he gave is he: the gist greatest man of his states. He gives. advice on Bounties, Pensions, a Gambling, hidden Treasures, S parations, etc. He gives advice on the bounties born with a gift that a cai cae acal. He has a dead trance at the graveyard for three days. He before a trance at theicky Charity to kicky days and works for theicky Charity to take a船 and sailed from the Northern to the son college, in Natchez, Miss. On his return from the son college, in Natchez, always crowded. He has caused the crippled and blind for years. He is the star of the he poor. Many may convicted to be hanged and to the perishable Medium. Many women and men who disagreeable husbands and wives have returned TESTIMONIAL8. To whom it may concern: This is to certify that Dr. Robertson is true. I was in my bed afflicted for months; could not raise up my hand until I heard of Dr. Robertson. I sent him immediately. He came to my home and told me what was the matter, also cursed me to his spiritual power. I am excited from gladness. Rev. O. F. Cliton, Jackson, Miss. To the pulpit in general; to now me to express what Dr. H. W. Robertson has done for me. I will be the pulpit in general; to now me to spell what he had for me. Fifteen years and we could not succeed in anything until I tried this gift. Fifteen years and we could not succeed in anything until I tried this gift. moved the spells and sickness entirely; now we are happy indeed. We would like to have him in the city. Very respectful, Mrs. q. I. Normau, No. 1123 Tchoupitoulas street, New Orleans. La Dear Friends: This is to certify that Dr. Henrygoldsea W. Robertson can help the needy. My husband was so cross when he would come to the house I could not stay inside. He kept me out until after a friend of mine advised me to see Doctor Robertson. I took her advice and to-day we have our own home and a large farm. He is a powerful man. Levy Myles, Vickburg, Miss. Suffering Will Not Help Your Disease, but Will Weaken Your Nerves. Folks who think it is better to bear pain than soothe it—are wrong. Old-fashioned doctors used to say it was better, because they had nothing with which to ease pain but dangerous, heart-paralyzing drugs. But now, that a safe remedy has been found, Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills, it is wrong to suffer, for nothing can be gained but weakened nerves. A safe rule to remember is: When in pain, take an Anti-Pain Pill. This will soothe your quivering nerves. Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills relieve pain by restoring the natural secretions, in which they differ from opium and similar narcotic drugs, which relieve pain by checking the action of the glands. They are sure and harmless, and are the latest medical treatment for the cure of Headache, Neuralgia, Backache, Rheumatism, Dizziness, Toothache, Stomachache, Menstrual (Monthly) Pains. Also nerve irritations like Sea-Sickness, Car-Sickness, Sleepelessness, Indigestion, etc. Pleasant to take, quick in results. "I have used Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills on my spine. Iache and have received the best results, properly recommend their curative properly. REV. RAY A. WATROR, Dr. Miles' Sold by drugstores, at 25c. Money back if first box does not help. Never sold in bulk. FREE Write to us for Free Trial Package of Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills. Scientific Remedy for Pain. Also Symptom Pain Specialist will diagnose your case, tell you what, and how to right it. Free. DR. MILES' LABORATORIES, ELKHART, IND The Freeman in Chicago. The Freeman in Chicago. B. Williams 4894 State st. S. S. Ash, Cornell Ave. & 56th, st. E. H Faulkner, 3104 State st. A. F. Tervalon 2826 State st. Calvin B. Brazand, 5506 Jeff Ave. J. S. Love 2702 State st. Isadore Jacobson 2970 State st. NOTICE —The people of New Orleans can purchase the Freeman from Hy. A. Jasmin 821 Touro Street. O BY TAKING Feller, who was born in Bichondon, Va., was a die a jaw suit. The matter was that he three times twenty-five Thousand Dollars; now the white coat a marvelous man. he breaks up coats with a smile. He lives in the Southern Law suits, Marriages, Specifications, and Murals, Dr. Robertson has had twenty years of experience, he seventh children and he is their seventh son. He lives in the same room. He laid in a telltale thing that happened to him last year forever; he gives you the number of years he spent at years and ten months old in the Southern States; he school at Jefferson school he performed in a dark room; he assisted by four other Mediums, and his paraphrase to throw their crutches away after being abruptly post. He does not believe in robbing for a life have been pardoned in a short time by those in their homes on account of their and their parents.