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I wish to again congratulate you on the excellent character and regularity as well as the great quantity of news contained in your paper.----BISHOP G. W. CLINTON. THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XVII. NUMBER 16. THOMPSON'S WEEKLY REVIEW OF THE PASSING SHOW SENATORIAL COURTESY HUMBUG Threatens to Defeat the Confirmation of Dr. Crum-A Direct Insult to President Roosevelt as Well as to Negro People. If there is one absurdity, more than another, which this country ought to rid itself of, it is that relic of the paleozoic age, "senatorial courtesy." It breeds nothing but trouble, and is never invoked save to accomplish some nefarious end. It is the convenient weapon of the obstructionist to defeat the will of the people. Its latest misuse threatens to defeat the confirmation of Dr. William Demos Crum as collector of the port of Charleston, S. C. As all will remember the nomination has been hanging fire for many months, and the President has been forced to resort to the recent appointment prerogative two or three times to hold Dr. Crum in the position. The committee on commerce agreed several weeks ago to make a favorable report on the case, and last Thursday, after this provoking delay, Senator Gallinger called up the nomination in executive session of the senate, according to the usual form. Senator Tillman, who has fought the appointment with the utmost bitterness, on account of Dr. Crum's color, claimed that he wished to make a speech on the subject, but was too ill to do so at the time. He asked therefore that the matter go over until his condition should be improved. Through that monumental piece of "famodoolishness," known as "senatorial courtesy," Tillman's audacious request was granted, and action deferred. Now, the report does that Tillman expects to return to his home in South Carolina shortly, and possibly may not be able to attend congress again before adjournment. In that event the nomination is likely to fail of confirmation, and the President must again be forced to name Crum as a recess appointment, if he wishes him to continue in office—provided, of course, that the law permitted him to do so. This resort to "senatorial courtesy" was the last trick the wiyi Tillman had in his repertoire, and his sore throat made his excuse a very plausible one. Had the case been allowed to go before the senate Dr. Crum's confirmation would have followed, according to agreement, and he would have been entitled to not only hold the place in peace, but to draw the salary, which has been with held, pending the senate's approval of the nomination. The situation is decided unfortunate all around. Tillman's reprehensible conduct aims to accomplish two things, and the supineness of the senate on the race problem generally seems in a fair way to play into his hands. First, he wishes to defeat Crum, because he is opposed to the very idea of a Negro holding a first class office, especially in the South, where white men must pay him reference. Second, if Crum is tied to the position by the power of the President over recess appointments the responsibility of craming a Negro down the Southern throat must be born entirely by Mr. Roosevelt, and the rebels hope to thus intensify the presidence against him because of his generous attitude toward colored people, and embarrass his campaign of re-election. The insult in defrauding Dr. Crum out of what is rightfully his falls not only upon the black man and his race, but is a direct slap to Prudent Roosevelt. As such the Republican majority in the senate owes it to the administration and the party's dignity to resent the studied affront of Tillman by refusing to abide by the custom through which "senatorial courtesy" was extended him. The repudiation could be perfectly justifiable, for Tillman has clearly abused the privilege, and taken beastly advantage of this opportunity to spit in the face of the President of the United States and set at naught a cardinal principle of Republican policy—the honorable recognition of all classes of American citizens, regardless of race, color or previous condition. Can any one imagine a Democratic senate upholding discredited Republican senator in a systematic effort to thwart the purposes of a Democratic president. Democrats are not built that way. Whatever else may be said of them they have the courage of their convictions, despicable as those convictions may be. If the Republican majority in the senate cares to retain the respect, even of its opponents, it will stand up like brave, honest men and vote to confirm Dr. Crum. It will sustain President Roosevelt's broad American policy, maintain the dignity of the administration, and hurl defiance into the camp of Ben Tillman and his gang of malicious morpols. To permit such vile machinations to triumph over the brains, political generalship and high souls of the Lodges, Chandlers, Hoars, Quays, Allions, Fairbanks, Forakers, Keans, Platts, Depews and Beveridges of the senate would be a lasting disgrace to our republic. To permit such a sacrilege to be perpetrated under the cloak of that anachronistic nonsense "senatorial courtesy," when the malicious intent is so plainly in evidence, would be an unpardonable crime against humanity. It would be difficult to explain the matter satisfactorily to the Negro electors of the pivotal states of the North, and to convince them of the sincerity of the Republican protestation of friendship. Dr. Crum should be confirmed without delay. Prof. Joseph S. Cotter, Louisville's erudite poet educator, is filling quite a large space in the public eye these days, and deservedly so. He is more than a versefer. He is a philosopher, and his poems are reservoirs of practical thought, containing many valuable messages for those who are willing to dive in sympathetic mood beneath the surface for them. His "Links of Friendship" are so many character sketches, delineating the fine traits of the persons to whom they are dedicated, or appealing in convincing style to the predominating quality of the individual or impersonal influence addressed. Their meaning is not intricate, if the motive is understood at the outset "My South" is a matchless analysis of the racial and economic problems that confront that section, and will live with "Maryland, My Maryland." Others stand out with equal force. I wish to call attention to one of Mr. Cotter's most felicitous efforts, which appeared some weeks ago in the New York Age. The Kentucky bard is an ardent admirer of Dr. Booker T. Washington, and a highly consistent and able exponent of industrialism. To the Tuskegee educator the poem is dedicated, and for thorough comprehension of the theme, clearness of description and originality of construction, it takes rank with the best productions of the day. It is called "Tuskegee" and runs like this: Tuskegee blazes in the nation's eye; Tuskegee lifts plain labor to the sky; Tuskegee hands and towers prosperity; Tuskegee starts to grow; Tuskegee stood a race's scorching blame; Tuskegee leads that race to deathless fame; Tuskegee sees the merit in a clod; Tuskegee meets the pumor and roc Tuskegee meets the negro nearer God; Tuskegee trains the hand to train the head; Tuskegee lives the laws the ancient read; Tuskegee kills the living that are dead; Tuskegee works by one; Tuskegee stars the work that is Washington; Tuskegee's other name is Washington; Mr. Charles Steward, the ubiquitous representative of the Associated Press, will "do" the A. M. E. General Conference for his corporation, and is preparing to make the effort of his life. He has had a most interesting career in journalism, getting a start something over twenty years ago in Louisville through the open handed generosity of Mr. W. H. Steward, who then as now published that standard denominational sheet, the American Baptist. While picking up his education under the late Dr. W. J. Simmons, "Charlie" (as everybody calls him) conducted the Negro department of the Louisville Courier-Journal. I do not know what particular city Charlie claims as his home, for he is eternally "on the wing," but he can scarcely be more happier or contented anywhere than under the roof of his quondam benefactor and patron W. H. Steward, where I had the pleasure of meeting him a few days ago. He travels a great deal in the South, but since the sleeping car privileges have been denied the Negro he makes it a point to ride in the daytime and stop it at various friendly towns for the nights that he is on the road. He says a colored man having business in the South cannot depend upon money alone for desirable accommodations, and that it stands him in hand to accommodate with an "open door" at their well ordered homes. Mr. Steward is a master of a telicious literary style, and rarely has difficulty in expressing himself in vigorous Aaxon Saxon, with a tincture of broad humor, but he confesses that the race problem has got him guessing for a while. From his intimate association with the bishops and dignitaries of the A. M. E. Church, it is popularly supposed that Mr. Steward is a Methodist, but he isn't. He is a Baptist of very pronounced proclivities. U.S. 1875 1900 U.S. The cartoon simply means to call attention to the fact that in all of the wars for the Republic the Negro has b en fired by an ambition to stand up for the country. He is much like the invincible Jap, according to history, whose actions in battle accord with the glorious accounts told in song and story—to these, the Jap and Negro—the battle field is but that vaster theatre, and where stern realism stamps the quality heroism. But the Negro feels that when halt, and lame, and blind he retired from the field that he fails to find the ready hands to succor that the Jap will find when he returns to his own. The Negro desires the protection that he also makes possible. and comes within a small margin at one time of entering the ministry, in which I am sure he would have been a bright and shining light. credit of the Republican party in the North if it would hand out a full fledged delegate ship to a worthy colored worker New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Indiana. Washington for a copy of the full text President W. G. Frost's memorable address before the committee on education of the Kentucky legislature in defense of t The resignation of Editor T. Thomas Fortune as president of the National Afro-American Council is regretted by the Negroes of every section of the country. The action, I fear, is a mistake, unless Mr. Fortune's physical disability is much more serious than his friends suspect. Leadership of the virile kind, in political, journalistic and business affairs, was never more sadly needed than now, and the race cannot excuse Mr. Fortune as long as he is able to talk, and write, and act. The situation is not as bright as it ought to be, but it could be much worse. The people are not as mindful of their rights as thoughtful men would have them be, but they must be urged on and on to higher ideals by broad-guaged leaders like Fortune, Walters, Washington, Steward, Clinton, McGhee and Knox through just such instruments as the Afro-American Council, Press Association and the Business League, Mr. Fortune should respond to the popular demand and withdraw his ill-considered resignation. We understand and honor the impulse which prompted the withdrawal, but we believe the race will more keenly realize its obligations if Mr. Fortune will consent to retain the leadership that becomes him so well. Despite the meanness of the lily-whites colored men are getting on the delegations of all the southern states, and the race will be quite fairly represented at the Chicago convention. It would be greatly to the THE CARTOON'S MEANING. attention to the fact that in all of the war the country. He is much like the invi- vious accounts told in song and story— here stern realism stamps the quality he om the field that he faits to find the read ro desires the protection that he also ma credit of the Republican party in the North if it would hand to a full fledged delega- ship to a worthy colored worker New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Iowa and Kansas could each accord this honor, and make a record for themselves of which the entire country would be proud. An altern- nate ship is but a sop, and is just ab ut as satisfying as to have the girl you love refuse your hand, but promise to be a sister to you. No one needs to be ashamed to hall from a small town. Would you not rather make a hamlet famous because you were born or lived there than depend upon a great city for your glory? Some villages would never have appeared on the map but for the prominence that it has gained through the presence of some great force in history. In what connection do you often hear of Mount Vernon, Monticello. Roanoke, Ashland, Jamestown, Harper's Ferry, Galena, Canton, Marshfield, Ossawatomie, Mound Bayou, Red Bank or Tuskegee? What village are you making famous? In the death of Rev. J. M. Hill, the A. M. E. Zion connection loses one of its strongest men. He was business manager of the publishing house, and was just rounding out a quadrennium of unexampled prosperity. By herculean effort he had succeeded in wiping out a chronic debt, and was prepairing to place the concern upon an even more solid basis, and bring it thoroughly up-to-date. Death has suddenly ended his labors here, but he made a name that will live, and left a splendid monument to posterity. I am under obligation to Mrs. Mary E. Washington for a copy of the full text of President W. G. Frost's memorable address before the committee on education of the Kentucky legislature in defense of the liberal methods pursued at Berea College, and also Dr. Frost's delightful sermon on the same theme, entitled: "Remember Them That are in Bonds." Dr. Frost is a humanitarian of the loftiest type. Our race needs ideals as sorely as it does ideas. Per-Simmons are getting ripe at Mound Bayou. Miss. A Negro Business League in every town would help some. Paid-up bills are unquestionable certificates of character. A national press association that means something would be worth while. Business honest is as essential as cash capital to the success that endures. The colored man who is not known at the bank is not pointed out as an exemplar of the race's best possibilities. The philosophy of industrialism is nothing more or less than the concrete application of the higher knowledge. The American and National Leagues are made up of Irish, Dutch and white men. They carry no Negroes upon their rolls. How can Negro editors induce white people to read their opinions, and thereby become informed of what intelligent colored people are thinking about? If you want to know the real sentiment of CONTINUED ON PAGE 5. IN CHURCH CIRCLES IN CHURCH CIRCLES MEETING OF GENERAL BOARD OF CHURCH EXTENSION BISHOP A. GRANT PRESIDES Reports That are Made are Glowing and Show Great Progress in Financial Circles—Monies Expended—Religious Devotions. Chicago, Ill., Special.—Pursuant to a call by the General Board of Church Extension the executive committee of said board, together with its secretary, met in Quinn Chapel A. M. E. Church, Chicago, Ill., on March 10, 1904. Bishop A. Grant, chairman of the committee, called the committee to order at 10 o'clock a. m. Bishop A. 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Lee, requesting that an appropriation of $400 be made, and the money put at his disposal, to be used, presumably, for some point or points in his district not named in the telegram. A letter from L. H. Reynolds was, requesting that an appropriation of $500 be made to Brown Memorial A. M. E. Church, Norfolk, V. It was thought by the committee that both the telegram and letter referred to the same matter, and, on motion, they were referred to the secretary with power to act as he deemed best. At 1:30 p.m., the auditing committee made its report as follows, which was unanimously adopted. "Dear Bishop, and members of the auditing committee we, your special committee on auditing the report of the secretary and treasurer of the Church Extension Society, have minutely examined the report of the secretary's, carefully compared the same with books, papers and vouchers and find it correct. The committee is pleased to note the success attained by the department, as is plainly indicated by the following: Ten per cent of Dollar Money $14,846.90 50 per cent Childr'n's Day M'ny 3,939.53 Loans returned and special, 2,822.34 Interest returned 711.50 Special collection 101.60 Total for the year $22,421.87 Brought forward, balance 1903 6,696.32 Grand total $29,118.19 The committee has carefully examined the expenditures of the board and compared them with the vouchers, and we find them correct, and carefully arranged for inspection. We also find that the running expenses of the board have been economical and well directed. Your committee has also examined the method of book-keeping in the department and find that it is clear, neat and that it presents an easy method of obtaining a full idea at any time of the condition of the department. 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Mr. Jones began business as an humble expressman, from which position he rose until he became proprietor of a great brick warehouse, besides owning other valuable real estate. He employs three lady clerks. He also employs not less than fifty men, all of whom are colored. Mr. Jones has served Cook county the county in which Chicago is situated, as county commissioner, having been elected to that position in 1894 on the Republican ticket. He served with credit to all Mr. Theodore W. Jones is a valued member of the National Negro Business League. He was present in Boston at the organization and has organized a branch league in Chicago, known as the Business Men's League of Cook County. This league entertained the national league in Chicago August 21, 28, 23, 1901. He will be at the Indianapolis meeting of the league. When your fellow waiter is busy and you can help him in any way do so. Change his table and set it in order for the next person who may prefer that station. But when you are changing the cloth don't stand around the table and talk among yourselves. It is annoying to the guest, and it is a bad habit any way. There are few habits worse than the talking habit. Take an interest in your work. Don't wait to be told everything, because you are employed in this house as a matter of business and not for pleasure's sake, and don't stand and get into the streets, but keep your face fronting the door and your eyes on the headwalter, so that in case he wants you he won't have to attract the attention of everybody in the room. More interest should be taken in the wants of guests. I have noticed waiters walking over a paper that had fallen to the floor. That is all wrong. Pick up napkin, paper or any piece of silver the minute it falls and supply the guest with a clean piece or napkin. You will find that the waiter who is too lazy or too indifferent to think and pay attention to such things is always on the go because he has nother the service of the hotel at heart nor the interest of the headwaiter, who is held responsible for all the acts of his men. Of course, in an European plan dining room all waiters are looking for the man who fees, and, of course, when I can't get to a guest some waiter is expected to seat him. Such a waiter is entitled to serve him if the station hours are over or have not commenced. But I want to say once for all, that while I am head waiter in this room, any man who, because he happens to know a guest, steps in front of me when I start to seat him, pays a dime. The waiter who has been to the desk and got the book can serve the order, and I hope you will bear this in mind, as I don't wish to speak of it again. I consider it bad policy for three or four waiters to break after a guest when you see one man has a book to take his order. Those things must be avoided under the penalty of a fine. I wish to speak very emphatically on the subject of the guest who does not tip. When he comes in, it is the custom in some places for everybody to become very busy in order to avoid taking the order. Now I will lay it down as a rule that the man nearest to the check book must go to him just the same as if he paid a quarter, because he helps to pay your wages and the expense of running the house, just the same as the man who gives you a quarter, and he must not be slighted under any consideration. The waiter who mistreats a non-tipping man is not a fit subject for this business, and he will be dismissed immediately. Please bear this in mind. Every care and precaution should be taken as to cleaniness in serving orders and in personal appearance. It seems that some waiters have fallen into that vulgar habit of pulling their mustache, picking at their faces and using tooth picks when they think I am busy and don't see them, and some are so vulgar as to manicure their finger nails in the room. Now I will say once for all, that any man guilty of any of these acts will certainly be dismissed. No waiter is allowed to make out any checks when the cashier is in the room. If by chance the cashier is out see the steward or head waiter. Moreover, you must not carry checks around in your pockets when you have served a guest, unless you wish to pay them yourself. Now, about the service. When a guest is first seated, see that he has napkin, water and sufficient silver, and when you have served his order, don't allow him to ask for butter, cream or sugar. You, as a waiter, should know and see when a guest has been properly waited on before you leave him. When you hand a guest a napkin, don't unfold it, but hand it folded just as you fix it up; never draw it through your hand. In setting your tables, always see that the cloth covers the felt entirely. A word about eggs. I have noticed waiters serving boiled eggs with the same spoon that he opens the eggs with. Now I consider that very bad service. Moreover, no waiter should open a guest's egg without first asking him. My advice is that no waiter should ever, under any consideration, draw a guest into conversation, unless the guest does so with his own free will. I have known guests to ask the head waiter to remove them on account of a waiter talking to them too much. To the bussman I would say you must conduct yourself as a waiter if you ever expect to advance yourself in this business. 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Coming in the employ of the Indiana Hotel Company as a sidewalter under the regime of John Stewart of Bates House fame, he was chosen to succeed the latter named gentleman when the Claypool Hotel was opened last year. The Indiana Hotel Company owns and controls three Indianapolis hotels, viz. JOSEPH C. KNOX. the Claypool (formerly the Bates), the Sherman House and the English. Mr. Knox claims to be the only headwaiter in Indianapolis in charge of an American dining room who has his entire department under his direct control—hiring and discharging at his own description, making his own rates for money paid to extra men for banquet services, etc., and always manages his pay roll. Mr. Knox is a man of pleasing demeanor, affable to guest and assistants alike. Besides having the implicit confidence of his employers he enjoys the hearty good will of his men. Mr. Knox's crew is an average of sixteen men. William Goforth is second waiter with Mack O'Bannon, captain. Bro. John B. Golns is catching it from every side because he said that there were very few first class artistic colored watters. Bro. Golns will soon learn that the truth always hurts and that the honest man with good intentions, who has the courage of his conviction and is frank enough to express the same, are more often opposed and hounded than the good for nothing trickster who is like the Irishman's foe. Some people claim that "honesty is the best policeman," but we have a doubt about that officer's efficiency. If the colored waiters would spend half as much time in some business college as they do in bar and pool rooms there would be a marked increase in their educational qualities. The writer knows of several waiters in big hotels that can't read nor write their own names. There is no excuse for any man, old or young, who cannot read and write in these days when there are so many fa ilities for all kinds of education. 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To those I wrote, and now, through the columns of your paper, say that in my estimation the outlook was never better than to-day; in fact, there is not a hotel in the city that has all the waiters it needs. The old saying again proves itself true, "A good waiter need never be out of a job." But I hope I won't create a wrong impression. There are plenty of so called waiters in the city, but they are of no use to anybody; there is the habitual drunkard, the constant agitator and fighter, who is a perfect nuisance in any dining room, and the consequences are that they are unable to secure a position at any of the hotels, clubs or restaurants, but then we have some good ones, and I am glad to say they are in the majority; that's where I differ with your correspondent of a few weeks ago, who put them all in one class. So, what we need here in Indianapolis is more good colored waiters, and I can assure any of them desiring to come here that they will always have a job, providing, of course, they are capable, efficient and qualified to some extent, willing to do what's right, keep sober and take interest in their work. Indianapolis is a great convention city and hardly a week passes by that there is not something going on which compell the hotels to engage extra waiters. In fact I know several waiters making a good living by only working during conventions, barquets, parties, etc Indianapolis, with its many hotels and numerous restaurants, I firmly believe is one of the best cities for colored waiters to permanently locate and reside. Any one intending to come here and make Indianapolis their home, and desiring any information in regard to existing condition here will please address The Freeman and the desired information will be cheerfully given. SUBSCRIBER A Change of Waiters: Messrs. 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Binford, Miss Hattie Bacon, Robirda Miss Miae, Miss Laura Churchill, Miss Minie Davis, Miss Willie M Gilliam, Miss Tena L Grimef, Pearl Ebens, Pearl L Benga, Mrs D B LaRhine, Eva C Morris, Miss Emma 2 Morton, Clara Papupe, Laura Proctor, Miss Jessie Reeves, Miss S-die Stone, Mrs Josephine Thomas, Miss Jesie- Thomas, Miss I P Taylor, Miss Nettie Woods, Miss Pearl Elford, Miss Hattie Bacon, Robirda Black, Miss Lonea Bass, Miss Willie Davis, Miss Willie Gilliam, Miss Tenia L Grimef, Pearl Henderson, Pearl Lamb, D B Lamb, Eva C GENTLEMEN'S LIST Alexander Bros Anderson, E L Armstrong, W L 2 Bassett, Chas Alexander, O F Brewers The Beahbo, Wille Chesa, Clark G C琳, G K Cool. Prof Kid Carter and Howell Cross, Thomas Montfort, Frank 2 Cox, T J Cooper, J W Dale, Jesse Dole, Quartette Dorey, W H Desmedes and Harris Ellott, E J Famer, W H Fox, Roland Gillard, Amos Garland, Wm Guggenheim, W T 3 Engles, EQ Borace, Geo. 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Clemo Harris, the contortionist, and Alice Cassell the prima Donna are not in the crowd but getting along nicely. They send regards to friends. P. G. Lowery writes that his company opened the season on the 18th, at Philadelphia, Pa., with the great Forepangn-Sells Bros., circus and says keep your eye on the Freeman. Will Goff Kennedy, genteel comedian and vocalist has been giving a series of entertainments in Tampa Fla., successfully. Is at liberty for the coming season and summer. Regards to friends. Billy McClain is back in the game again having been engaged to play Uclee Tom, opening at Crawford Theatre, St. Louis, Mo., April 24. He still retains the Smart Set Palm garden, at 1309 Chestnut street. Stewart and Beecham, the enterprising delinicators, made successful appearance at Francisville, Ind., in the interest of the Hummel and Cones carriage Co., of Indianapolis, Ind, they also appeared at Rennslear, Ind., on the 14th, and were clally invited guests at the K. P. Benefit at Maderaville, Ind., on the 13th. Burus and Charcoal who have played at some of the best houses in the east this season, and also have booked 14 weeks with Boon's summer show of New York are known in the East as Burus & Charcoal—Booker T. Washington's best brand. We will play West next season and also wish to be remembered to all friends, Al Anderson & Briggs and others. The most important melodramatic engagement of the season at the Park will be that of Kate Claxton, who comes on Thursday in "Two Orphans" Older theatre goers of Indianapolis are familiar with this play and the actress who made it famous, and the younger generation will for the first time have a chance to see what is conceded to be the best melodrama that was ever written. Its revival by Miss Claxton is on a most pretentious scale and she is supported by an unusually clever company. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Robert Sandford comes to the Park next Monday in a melodrama of the thrilling class, "Deserted at the Altar." He plays the part of a young artist whose love affairs move under severest difficulties, both he and his sweetheart being kidnapped, he being carried away in an automobile and she on a ship, which burns in sight of the audience. There is a merry race between the automobile and a bicycle, it being shown by a mechanical device, and the heroine is rescued from the ship in daring manner. Notes from Ducournan Brass., Colored Southern Minstrel Co.—We have the cleanest and most beautiful first part that ever was seen under canvass erected by our manager Mr. Joe Ducournan. We feel safe in saying that this show will be the best of the season. It is headed by James J. Helton, the original Lousiana Blossom; we also have Gabe Holt, the great swell songster, Kid Van Owens the ventricquist, C. W. Wilson, the dancing comedian and E. J. Elliott, the female impersonator. Prof. Alcantara is leader of our orchestra. We have the cracker-jack Brass band, with Andrew Kimble, leader. This show carries thirty people, comedians, singers and dancers including band. We open at Liberty Park two nights, Monday and Tuesday. Watch The Freeman for route. Mr. L. Ducournan and Joe Ducournan sole proprietors, W. B. Jones stage manager. Helton says Hello Tom Logan and Clarence Powell, I am coming Notes from New Orleans Minstrels.—We are in the Indian Territory and doing well. Four of the boys made a flying trip Saturday night after the show to Ft. Smith returning on Monday. We go from here to the state of Kansas. Our first part is a screamer. H. S. Smith and Perry Black our first addition keeps the audience going, then comes Williams and Wise our second addition and clean up. The same quartette gets their nightly. Cleuo Harris, the man that people believe has no bones, is still doing his daring tricks. J. T. Cox one of the oldest members of this show spent the winter in Portmouth, Va., but is now with the show again handling traps as good as ever. Prof. J. H McLamon is arranging for his concert band for the summer and can place good musicians. Regards to the Hendersons. H. S. Smith the coming performer doubles ban and stages as "old man impersonator." He is making a tremendous hit singing "I have got a feeling for you," and "Chicken can't roost to high for me" He sends regards to Kid Lanford, A. R. Hutchins sends regards to Will Jones, Ralph Nichols and Tom Lewis. Williams and Stevens send regards to Scott Joplin, Mr. and Mrs. Kersands, Cook and Jones, Bailey and Spiller. Notes from the Famous Billy Kersands Minstrels.—Our company is yet a mark of deserving success, having in the last few weeks met several of our leading shows and performers and they all dofted their hats to us in both honor and praise, claiming the show to be first class in every way a neat, clean and up to date Minstrel show. A show that will open the eyes of minstrel lovers and give cheap and young aggregations rest, although the weather was unfavorably. While in St Louis we cleaned up for the minstrel field there, and are begged for a return date of 2 weeks which is quite probable we will accept in a near future, during the great World's Fair season, we had the pleasure of meeting a very exclusive set of show people in St. Louis, namely Mr. and Mrs. McClaim who are in business there at 1809 Chestnut street, P. G Lowery's entire company was there enroute to Philadelphia, Pa. to resume their regular job with the Forepaugh-Sells Bros., Co. Both McClaim and Lowery were overwhelmingly suprised by our show, and both vociferously proclaimed that they knew our show was good from a mere glance at the the poster, but had not the most distant idea of it being so neat and complete they in short, so claim it to be the best genuine colored Minstrel show on the road for many years also the most refined. Mr. McClaim and Lowery, both acknowledge the superiority of our show over all other minstrel shows In speaking of it being closed with an act or with some of the best talent with the show. The "Alabama Quartette," thus doing away with the general way of closing with the entire company on the stage, and some of them really scared to death with stage fright. Space will not allow us to mention the comment these two people gave Mr. Lacy on his band and orchestra and his idea of the kind of timber needed for a first class minstrel show, such an effort has never been shown by the most successful Colored shows of thirty and thirty-five years experience and to speak of the Houseley's and Craig's wonderful acts would be seemingly boagadocla, or an effort to bring in foreigners. Regards to all. Notes from A Rabbit's Foot Co — The team of Inman and Davis opened a very promising season with A Rabbit's Foot Co., in Jacksonville, Fla. Davis scored a tremendous hit singing "Good Bye Elliza Jane" while Inman sings "Bedelia" with telling effect and with his eccentric dancing never fails to score success. They send regards to Battle and Simmons, Dude Kelly and all friends. James Kid Wade, the original Minstrel King is with us and has strengthened the show to a good extent and is doing fine. He sends regards to Bradford & Sims, also T. Spencer Finley. Mr. Amos Gillard, the people's favorite trombone solist is making a tremendous hit daily playing the famous solo "Eiffel Tower." He sends regards to all friends in and out of the profession, including Maud, Mrs. Kersands, Jim Lacy, Housley brothers, and the company as a whole. The Goodwin brothers though young in the business are making quite a success on their instruments. They send best regards to all friends in and out of the profession and would like to know the address of Frank Wallace and Wm. C. Thomas or hear from them, address as per route or in care of The Freeman. John Hopkins sends regards to Mo. Allen and Goff Kennedy and says he is once more under the baton of Prof. A. G. Jones. We are in our third week and things are alright. Our clever baritone player, J. M. Gayles, is our Freeman correspondent and has no trouble in disposing of papers even the Carnival has called on him to get a copy of The Freeman. Regards to all friends in and out of the profession. Wm. Thomas says hello La Cooper, I wish you much success, joy and happiness with your better half. The only and original Happy Howe is taking from three to four encores nightly with his late monologue which is the ladies favorite. He makes nightly hits also singing "My Queen from Zula land." Regards to buddie Glenn, Bettie Brown, Agnes Powell and Billy Ward. We owe much credit to our skillful stage manager, George L. Moxley. Pat Chappelle who is sole owner, and manager of the entire business has put on one of the finest street parades in the country for minstrels and is getting the glad hands of white and colored, and is looked upon as carrying the leading colored show of the country, carrying a big concert band of 18 people which has the praise of being one of the very best bands in the business headed by a most striking drum and bugle corps and four traps which catches the fancy of everybody that has witnessed the parade. Mr. Sam Cohen, the well known Negro is with us and sends regards to all friends in and out of the profession. SHOULD RESPECTABLE GIRLS ADOPT THE STAGE? BY SYLVESTER RUSSELL. This subject, which is applied to the respectable colored girls of America, will no doubt be of rare value to mothers, if not a surprise to a certain class of actors who pose as "gentlemen of holiness." We can also bid a kind invitation to any manager whose feet will fit the shoes and hope that he will wear them. Generous indeed have writers been in giving out stories of actresses of ill-repute, but never have I seen one instance where they have recited that "man was the worst cause of it all." The stage, as I have viewed it, has much to do with civilization. The drama and opera are the most reasonable excuses in the world to warrant the services of the most talented women, in every respect, available. If this is true it is quite necessary that their honor should be protected and established instead of their being continually assailed by cheap writers and abducted by sporting rowdies with angel faces and elegant outside clothes and by actors and even managers as well. This is a progressive age we say! If that is so, I will define the progressive requirements of the new era actress of my race and compare her present chances with those of the past, or at least, you can compare them yourself. But my advice to these young women will upset many adversaries of the past or coming schemes of the future. In the first place the female problem of the Negro stage has been ill-chosen, both by managers and actors. The problem of women of the colored race depends only upon their ability Color cuts no figure with a colored actress. The quicker that managers and colored actors find this out the bet ter. The woman with black or brown skin—I say without prejudice—with ability is far more attractive and fascinating to a white audience than light colored ones. For example I must pick out the celebrated women of the stage, not that I desire to give them more notice than others, but they have attained what I choose to say of them, on their own merits, and besides, everybody knows of them and many people have seen them and can judge of what I speak Ada Overton-Walker, Grace Halliday, Lulu Launchmere, Ida Forcan and Madah Hyer are all examples of color seen from the stage with ability combined in the bargain. Sissleretta Jones, even if she were not the famous Black Patti, would quite attract an air of composure from a white audience on approaching the foothights, as a typical singing from the sunny South, as "they" commonly observe only in color. What a foolish set of notions ther white managers and black actors have. Recently, in a vaudeville theater, I had the vory painful experience of seeing a light-colored actress, quite homely, who could neither sing, dance nor act, in a sketch with a jet black comedian of great ability who labored like a slave to make their act go, causing an ocean of sweat to pour down his brow which made him resemble a half roasted ox. This was, of course, a case of where either marriage or love stock in trade of partnership was a failure. This tiresome, burdensome actor notion belongs to the ignoramuses of the past. There is no objection to light women though so long as they have great talent and pose on their natural beauty instead of red paint. But it is essential that every show should have quite as many dark and brown skin women as light ones, for with this the singing would be better. With this understanding we might agree that respectable colored girls could enter the stage successfully in the mixup, but not where color of a mixed colored race is one sided. Beauty with a black woman counts for more than all the light ones in creation in a colored show. Any young woman of ability who can succeed in getting married to an actor of good standing is rather lucky. It is not a good plan for young girls to adopt the stage without first finding out whether they are really endowed with all the qualities that go to make a public woman successful. The pure, respectable girl is, generally, the most successful one. The girl who can say "no," and put her foot down to the actors (or perhaps managers) with whom they are associated, and to the "smart fellows" of the earth, will stand a good show for future success. The respectable girl who goes on the stage must not be timid, she must know how and when to declare herself as mistress of her own respectability. Bold as a lion she must ferociously assault any man with the first thing that comes handy who insists on trying to molest her. Of such is the only medicine which doctors prescribe for loafers. Yes, under these conditions the talented respectable colored girl may go on the stage and try it, but she must be sure to always keep her eyelids open. If a talented young woman goes on the stage to pilot her own way to the front she must cautiously use the men as stepping stones. She will suffer at first financially. She must overlook small insults, which will come to her like whispering echoes from the breeze. In all of these incidental draw backs, she must, above all things, preserve her honor, if not she will lose the golden reward which comes to an actress like Ada Overton-Walker. The woman who is not strong in mind should never venture to go on the stage, as her lot would only be a wasted life of poverty and disgrace. Again, the woman who is not able to make actors a character study, to gain their affections and successfully resent their evil advancements need not expect to be a success. Remember I am not speaking of how the bold don't-care for nothing women succeed. You ask me to define the question: "Should Respectable Girls go Upon the Stage?" Very well, its for the benefit of these girls that I have been writing. Let me relate a true story told to me by one of the respected ladies of my race in New England. She told me her story with as much hope as could be that I might expose the name of the actor, whose name she mentioned repeatedly. This actor is quite a noted writer and popular as a comedian, but I will never mention his name. The girl, this lady alluded to, was young, beautiful, talented, educated and respectable. She had served in a company where she found the element to be not quite what she expected, but made the best of it for the time being. She reported on her return home that she had been hounded almost to despair by the actor in question. When he found his ungentleman manners to be of no avail he gave up, and, naturally, felt quite cheap. This is one of a kind of respectable young women who will succeed, and some day find themselves shining stars received by society in the next generation, and of a class who will make good shingles in the elevation of their race hereafter. There is nothing o detestable, in this new age, as the BIRMINGHAM, ALA., 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, THOMAS FOR SALE-Cheap! The entire outfit of Dale's Famous Tronbadours. Special Scenery— Special Paper. Costumes and Trunks, all in a No.1 condition; open for inspection at Dale's Auditorium, CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY. 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. 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WE GUARANTEE SATISFACTION INDIANA ELECTROTYPE CO. 23-25 W. PEARL ST. INDIANAPOLIS. PHONE: Kinloch D 887 WANTED--The X. W Six (6) Big Medicine Shows Wants competent colored performers and M band and 8 performers with each show. Pac the act we have the money DR. WIT P. S.—Would like to hear from Robert Goodloe, Web. Williams, Steve Breckenridge coarse goat actor, who goes trotting about the town chasing after the young girls of respectable families. Now, if respectable stage struck girls only had sense they could fool all these fellows and learn enough from them to enable themselves to know how to get into a good troupe. They could find out all the important facts through courtship, and then bid them good bye. Sorutiny is the all important factor in a pure girls stage success. Today presents Miss Maud Adams and Ethel Barrymore as great stars and social idols among the white people of America. This shows that stage success is open to the respectable girls of today as a preference. We need them, but we must first teach them their duty to themselves, and what it means to their race thereafter. The women of our race have had to succumb and be buffed about too much and too long by the actor bosses of the past generation for the good of our present day success in comedy performances. Managers, since the days of Sam T. Jack, have quite begun to realize the change in the new grade of women now seen in Negro comedy. The days of managers with rude desires is fast being swallowed up in the valor and dignity of white women with intelligence. It is hard to bespeak the ultimatum of a talented young woman of respectability. There are two conclusions to such a woman—disrespectability means disaster, where respectability means honor and success. Success is fames abiding place, blessed then is she who adopts its virtuous bidding. Courageous then and careful should the young woman be of her surroundings, and more important still is her health. She must not be "stuck up" either. Her relations with other actresses, whose reputations are marred by accidents, because they had never been taught the dangers of mugging with bad public men, must be cordial. The respectable girl who can fulfill this exaction of stage legislation which I have hereby given to her as a guardian emblem of advice and truth and repulse evil can go on the stage without fear, and often to happiness. A word to excursionists en route for St. Louis, the gentleman named here, Mr. Hannibal Cousins, being a member of the Masonic order and also a union enthusiast being an active member of the teamsters' order. He can furnish food for the mind as well as the body; while in Loulsville stop and give him a call for a peaceful night's lodging and a savory meal in the morning Good services in attendance. 541 Preston St. nder canvass 50 people, the only genuine Negro show in America owned and managed by colored. See the biggest free street parade traveling. PATCHPELL, Owner and Mgr. SHIFTING SCENES CONCLUDED FROM FIRST PAGE. Washington City on important issues, one must read what the fearless correspondents have to say in the out-of-town papers. Thomas Nelson Page, in the April number of McClure's Magazine, gives the second installment of what he doesn't know about the honest solution of the Negro problem. The South cannot solve the race problem. No single section can do it. All the people must help. An impartial enforcement of the laws of common sense and Christian decency would settle the whole business. The Negro problem has become the dominant American problem. It reaches far into every phase of our national life. It increases courts, legislatures and individual freedom because they are not brave enough to face it fairly. In many quarters a marked preference is being placed for white domestic help. A Louisville famine of the 19th century either way, advertised the tuition day for a "good girl; color no bar, if light-completed." We are hoping for the speedy recovery of Rev. Newell Dwight Hillis. He is one Caucasian minister of the gospel who is not afraid to expound the doctrine of universal brotherhood as laid down by the Master. Dr. Hillis is a worthy successor to Henry Ward Beecher. Hon. William Henry Lewis, of Boston, has been advanced from third to second assistant United States attorney for the district of Massachusetts, a promotion in the merit and high grade services. Rev. S. Timothy Tice has shied his castor into the ring for business manager of the A. M. House, house, and Rev. W. D. Chappelle is being hired to the latter end of the program would suit Ira Bryant to a "v" but Henry Y. Arnett would probably fail to regard the front proposition as particularly en-Ticeing. T. 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A Systematic Course in Letter Writing Conducted by W. Forrest Cozart. In our previous lessons we have learned a synopsis of capitalization and punctuation. Capitals and punctuation are the tools which one must use in letter writing. It is just as essential that one should know the use of these points in writing intelligent letters as it is for a carpenter to know the tools with which he builds a house. Having learned the use of capitals and punctuation, we are now ready to take up letter writing proper. There are different kinds of letters, all of which are written in different ways. They may be divided into three principal classes—friendly, formal, business. A letter consist of four different parts as follows: 1. The heading. 2. The introduction. 3. The body. 4. The conclusion or complimentary close. The heading of a letter states the place where, and the date when. It is written. The place is written first and then after it the date. The place where the letter is written and the date stands at the right side of the page and about an inch and a half from the top. If not too long it should be written on one line as: Dawson, N. Y., March 4, 1904. In a large city the name of the street should be given, the heading is then too long for one line, and the place, street and number should be written on the first line and the date on the second as: 1716 Baltic Avenue, Boston, Mass. February 22, 1904 If the name of the city is a very long one the heading may be written as follows: When writing from a country town the name of the county should be inserted as follows: Dawson, Terrell county, Ga, Jan. 1, 1904. The heading of all kinds of letters, where headings are used, come under the same rule. The introduction consists of the address and the salutation. It stands at the left of the page and begins on the next line below the heading. The address should begin on a line even with the left hand margin of the letter, which should be from three fourths to one inch from the edge of the paper. When writing to a person who has a title don't fail to put it in the letter and on the envelope thus: A M M AJORS, M D., Chicago, ill If writing to a member of Congress you first and then the name thus: Hon R. M. Meynans M. C., House of Representatives, Washington D.C. in writing a clergyman put Rev before the name, and if he is a Doctor of Divinity put D.D. after it. If writing a person who has been given a degree by a college write the name and then the A.B or A.M ete When writing a military officer always give his rank thus: Col John R Marshall. BOSTON MASS, February 2, 1904 Mr. E. C. Knox. Dear Sir: I write to inform you that I desire The Freeman sent to me one year, etc. The salutation always follows the address and may commence on the line below even with the address, or it may be written on the line below, a little to the right of the first word in the address as above. Always put a comma after the person's name to whom you are writing, and a colon after Dear Sir; when Dear Sir stands alone, thus: Write a colon and a dash after Dear Sir when the letter begins on the same line, thus: Dear Sir :-I write to inform you, etc. Is not Rev. O. M. Waller a trifle inconsistent in discrediting the leadership of southern Negroes, when the fact is established that he is himself a native of Virginia? Was not William Randolph Hearst aware when he launched the Boston American that the yellow journal appetite in the "Bub" was already well-fed by the Guardian? If the cowardly trimming on the part of the Republican leaders in congress with reference to the Negro question compel many a sight for just one more day of Thomas B. Reed. Is the practice adopted by one of our illustrated national Negro newspapers of printing the same stuff for two or three successive weeks the last wrinkle in 'advanced' journalism. If Rev. O. M. Waller's lengthy diatribe against Booker Washington doesn't sound painfully hollow, in view of the recent triumphal march of the Tuskegee through the nation's capital. If the Negro Democrat insists upon naming a national ticket at St. Louis how would Matthews, of New York, and Manning, of Indiana, suit? Or Grimke, of Massachusetts, and Turner, of Missouri? If Editor Murphy, of the Baltimore Afro-American Ledger, realizes that he doesn't have to refresh his funereal mind with The Freeman's sparkling "wanted to know" quilbs and quips unless he wants to. When the Chicago Broad-Axe started that ridiculous rumor that Booker T. Washington would be ordained as a minister of the gospel at the coming general conference did it bear in mind Dr. Washington was a Baptist? Will Lawyer E. H. Morris take advantage of the opportunity afforded by his address to Howard University's law class to explain the true inwardness of the speeches on "Shama," and why he failed to live up to the New York agreement? If that forthcoming interview between Bishop Arnett and Robert Todd Lincoln is destined to go down in history alongside the celebrated heart-to-heart confab between the governor of North Carolina and the governor of South Carolina? Will the ministerial mathematicians of the A. M. E. General Conference be able to figure out that Dr. W. D Chappelle's "cloth" is worth $16,000 more quadrennium to the Sunday School than Ira T. Bryant's business acumen and mechanical skill? If John P. Green hasn't found out that he "butted in" most inopportunity for the peace of mind of the Washington "manhood" spielers when he con fessed that none of them had the nerve WAITER'S A Systematic Course in Letter Writing Forrest C. Lesson VII. In our previous lessons we have learnt punctuation. Capitals and punctuation in letter writing. It is just as essential that a letter be written intelligently as it is for a car to build a house. Having learned the use of capitals a take up letter writing proper. There are different kinds of letters, all they may be divided into three principal categories: 1. The heading. 2. The introduction or complimentary close. The heading of a letter states the written. The place is written first and the date stands on an inch and a half from the top. If not to line as: In a large city the name of the street too long for one line, and the place, street first line and the date on the second as: 177 If the name of the city is a very long follows: When writing from a country town, serted as follows: Dawson, Terrell count. The heading of all kinds of letters, with same rule. The introduction consists of the address left of the page and begins on the next would begin on a line even with the left it be from three fourths to one inch from the a person who has a title don't fail to put it A M M AJORS, M. If writing to a member of Congress thus: Hon R. M. Nevins M. C., House in writing a clergyman put Rev before Divinity put D D after it. If writing a college write the name and then the military officer always give his rank thus: Mr E C. Knox. Dear Sir: I write to inform you that one year, etc. The salutation always follows the below even with the address, or it may be the right of the first word in the address the person's name to whom you are write Dear Sir stands alone, thus: Lesson VII. Dear Sir: I write to inform you, etc Write a colon and a dash after Dear line, thus: Dear Sir:-I write to inform to invoke the civil rights law, which is in full force in the District of Columbia? Did the Colored American's cut of Congressman Gibson, bearing the label of Samuel Creed Cross, come out of the same scrap-heap from which the Boston Guardian raked up a picture of Robert T. Donglass and worked it off as a bona fide likeness of Lawyer Wilford H. Smith? Doesn't the idiotic chatter of the kickers about Booker T. Washington's alleged "lack of manhood," "failure to speak out against lynching," and "substidized organs" give out a decided Rip Van Winkle flavor since his many strong utterances have been brought conspicuously into the foreground? IRA T. BRYANT ENOUSED What W. H. Council of Normal, Ala., Has to Say of This Brilliant Young Man. Editor Freeman:— I have noted a great deal lately about the candidacy of Ira T. Bryant for the position of manager of the A. M. E Sunday School Union. Without any sollicitation, whatever, I want to say a word for this young man. He has every qualification necessary to successfully manage our Sunday School Union. I have known him all his life, and as a truthful, upright, dutiful young man, he has no superior in the country. As I would willingly entrust him with my private business, I would recommend him, as in every respect suitable to conduct the business of the great A. M. E. church. Then again, there is no young man in America, to whose father, the Negroes owe a higher debt of gratitude than to the father of Ira T. Bryant, who was misunderstood, and persecuted, because he stood up everywhere for the advancement of his race. I have in my office a large scrap book, which contains many articles in glaring headlines, calculated to bring the life of Dr. M. E. Bryant, to an end at the hands of violent people. But M Edward Bryant, never had any thing in his heart against any man. He was a good, just man, devoted to his people, but misunderstood, by the South although he loved it. The A. M. E. church never had a greater man in it than M. E. Bryant, and since Ira T. Bryant, his son, has followed in the footsteps of his father, and qualified himself for the position. I am sure the great A. M. E. church, would honor herself, in honoring this young man, who himself is an honor to his noble deceased father. W. H. COUNCILL Lost Relatives. My mother's name was Mittie, we balked to the Ledbitter'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. BETTER WRITING Conducted by W. W. Cozart. We learned a synopsis of capitalization and pronouns are the tools which one must use in that one should know the use of these points a carpenter to know the tools with which is and punctuation, we are now ready to all of which are written in different ways. Real classes—friendly, formal, business. Arts as follows: 1. The body. 2. The conclusion. The place where, and the date when. It is then after it the date. The place where is at the right side of the page and about too long it should be written on one Dawson, N. Y., March 4, 1904. 1716 Baltic Avenue, Boston, Mass. 1716 Baltic Avenue, Atlantic City, N. J. 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It will deal in the real estate and loan business. On the evening of the 9th inst., a most brilliant reception was tendered the members of the present senior class of Howard University Law School, by Hon. Judson W. Lyons, register of the treasury, at his residence, 1820 T street. Aside from the members of the class those present were Hon. Mifflin W. Mr. George L. Griffith Thursday in Mechanicsburg in interest of "The Freeman" who represents. The Afro-American scription Agency will be placed from all the leading public Afro-American Journals, who desire to further the circulation of literature in the homes of our public Colored Normal school that is the first professional normal school colored teachers in this country opened at Cheyney, Pa., next ber. The aim will be to O Academic and Industrial ed A number of prominent college sors have agreed to act. A Supreme Educational Need Met. A Normal School devoted to the Professional Training of Teachers, furnishing that correlation of academic and industrial education, discipline, professional training and practical skill which will best fit them for teaching. The Institute for Colored Youth with a most valuable history of sixty-six years in Philadelphia, Pa., presided over by such distinguished educators of the race as Charles L. Reason, E. D. Bassett and Fanny Jackson Coppin has been reorganized under Prof. Hugh M. Browne to meet what the late Dr. J. L. M. Curry considered the supreme need in the educational work among our people, namely: "A professional school which should combine teacher training, industrial training, kindergarten work and where better ideas of home life might be inculcated." The school will begin its operations September 1904 at its new site at Cheyney, Pa., about nineteen miles from Philadelphia on the P. W. and B. R. R. The grounds cover 117 acres. The new buildings and the equipment will be up-to-date. The institute has at present an endowment fund of about $210,000. The proximity of Philadelphia will afford unusual educational advantages. The school is under the management of a Board of Members of the Society of Friends (Quakers) and is undenominational. The corps of instructors will comprise only teachers of broad training and experience. The school is open to graduates of higher institutions, high schools and persons who have completed work in History, the Sciences, English and Mathematics equivalent to that required in the first three years of a high school course. In addition to the other industrial subjects there will be a practical course on the "Useful Applications of Electricity." Teachers may take either the full or an abridged course. There are 79,000 colored people in Baltimore, Md. Memphis, Tenn, has a colored population of 85,000 Walter Chavis is a successful printer at Coreland, Va. It is said that silk culture will be an addition to Tuskegee institute. Prof. R. L. Anthony, colored head teacher in the schools, at Vincennes, Ind., is considered among the best penmen in the country. United States Marshall, A. Houston recently appointed Dr. B. J. Arnold, colored to care for all Federal prisoners BUDGET OF INTERESTING NEWS Washington, D C, Special.—Mr Chapin Brown, chairman of the special committee to formulate plans for the election of delegates to the Republican National Convention is evidently having considerable fun at the expense of the anxious factional leaders in the District. The committee was appointed at the beginning of the present year and the national convention is only two months off and no meeting of the committee has been held as yet. It is thought that Mr Brown is planning a coup d'etat for the boys. The District of Columbia is allowed two delegates in the convention, and it usually sends one white and one colored man. It is thought that the same practice will be followed at the coming election. So far, no commanding figure of either race has entered the field, but the masses of the colored people are undoubtedly for former Governor, P. B. S. Pinchback. Gen. George H. Harries is, by far, the most popular white man mentioned as delegate from the national capitol. On Saturday last Col. "Pete" Hepburn, chairman of the Interstate commerce Committee, House of Representative, was besieged by a committee of colored ladies who made it apparent to him that some action must be taken by his committee relative to the jim crow car law Col. Hepburn promised to call the committee together to consider the matter. If the colored people are "wise" the House and Senate Committees on Interstate Commerce will get no rest by day nor night until the law shall have been amended so as to make jim' crow legislation by the states a nuility and of no effect. President Roosevelt has recommended to congress the creation of an office as minister resident and consul general to Santo Domingo, the salary of which shall be $5 000 per annum. This will ♮ ♮ ♮ PER DAY WORKING FOR US ♮ ♮ ♮ stamp. W. S. & D. CO., Box 38, Denver, CO in jail at Tyler, Tex, who may be in need of medical attention. *** Miss M. Laurenilina Jones, of Georgetown Demerara, S. Africa has entered the Nurse Training School of Flint Medical College at New Orleans, La., as a resident nurse. She is the first colored Demerarian to matriculate for that profession. *** The first appointment of any importance made under the new department of commerce and labor is that of Dr. John W. Prather of Baltimore, Md., who has been appointed inspector of immigration and also Chinese inspector. Dr Pather's headquarter are to be at Montreal, Canada. This adds the feature of being the first appointment of the kind for a colored American in a foreign country. probably be a new opening for colored men, and as soon as it is known that such an office is even in sight there will be a lively scramble for the place. It is rumored that the Indiana delegation is after the position for the versatile correspondent and journalist, Mr. Richard W. Thompson, of Jeffersonville, Ind. Should Mr. Thompson be appointed there would be news from the seat of war. On April 7 enlogies on the life and character of the late Senator Marcus A. Hanna were held in the United States Senate, the speakers being Senators Foraker, Scott, Cockrell, Platt, of Connecticut; Cullom, Blackburn, Elkins, Fairbanks, Daniel, Perkins, Depew, Beveridge, Dolliver, Kearns and Dick, Senator Foraker spoke particularly of Mr. Hanna as a friend, while Senator Fairbanks discussed him as a politician. While the Republicans seem to be united on President Roosevelt as the national standard bearer in the coming contest the Democrate are all at sea, and a relentless factional fight is now in progress by national Democratic statesmen at Washington. William Randolph Hearst is apparently person non grata with the old party leaders, but he is cutting a mighty swath among the Democratic masses. The Parker boom is apparently in the ascendency at the present time. David B. Hill says: "Parker is a Democrat," and that is all that the leaders know about it. The new movement to be started among the Negroes in the South by the Roman Catholic Church is a matter of considerable concern to the colored people of the United States. A conference relative to mission work among the colored people is now being held at the Catholic University in this city. Great significance attaches to the utterance of Father Carroll, that: "Without the Catholic Church the Negro in this country is doomed." A new enterprise among the colored people has been set on foot in this community. It is a corporation, limited, and is composed of J. A. Lankford. architect and builder of national reputation, L. Melendez King, a prominent member of the District bar, and James L. Neal, a real estate broker of considerable experience. This company has leased the old Capital Savings Bank building, located at 609 F street. It will deal in the real estate and loan business. On the evening of the 9th inst., a most brilliant reception was tendered the members of the present senior class of Howard University Law School, by Hon. Judson W. Lyons, register of the treasury, at his residence, 1820 T street. Aside from the members of the class those present were Hon. Mifflin W. Gibbs, Hon. George H. White, Hon. John P. Green, Prof. Jesse Lawson, Justice Robert H. Terrell, Messrs L. M. Hershaw, T. M. Dent and Willis T. Menard. On Thursday evening, at the residence of Dr. W. S. Lofton, Mr. Arthur E Storum, son of Prof. James Storum of this city, was united in marriage to Miss Mary B Triplett by Rev. Sterling N. Brown, pastor of Lincoln Temple Congregational Church. Other social events of the week were a reception by the jandr normal school class at Odd Fellow's hall, Tuesday evening; a social, by the Crocinoles, at the residence of Miss Lottie Griffin, on Thursday evening, and a charity ball, given at Convention hall, by the Benneker Relief Association on Friday night last. Mr. John W. Thompson, of Rochester, N. Y., treasurer of the National Afro-American Council, and author of "A History of the Donglass Monument," has invented "The New Inquireer," a device which enables a person to be found in a public place, and does away with the old method of calling out persons by name in hotel, stock exchange, railway coach, etc. Mr. Thompson has many friends in Washington and in other parts of the country. At the meeting of the Bethel Literary, Tuesday evening, Hon. Samuel Creed Cross of the West Virginia legislature was enthusiastically received by a large audience. His subject was: "The Negro in the Sunny South." He declares that the southern Negro does more work for less wages than any people on earth; that he is taxed for schools in the South which he is not allowed to attend; that he possesses no spirit of insurrection or anarchy; and that "those who say the South is the Negro's friend only do so to flatter themselves." He spoke very highly of the work of Dr. Booker T. Washington at Tuskegee and throughout the South. The Blaine Invincibles, in full uniform, under the leadership of Col. Perry H. Carson attended the lecture in a body, and at their appearance were greeted with loud applause. Before the convention of authors recently held in this city, President Roosevelt sounded the keynote of duty for American writers. He held to the opinion that if we would confine ourselves to righting the wrongs which exist in our own land, there would be but little time to be given to the reformation of other nations. There is more, perhaps, comprehended in this expression than is apparent upon the surface. The President undoubtedly means that our first duty is to curb the spirit of lawlessness which seems to be running wild in all parts of the country. Rev. W. Bishop Johnson, D. D., gave the word of warning at the Second Baptist church on Sunday morning. He urged the colored people to leave off the folly of indecision and flickleness, and to conduct themselves in such a way as to have character written in words of steel upon their every act EDWARD H. LAWSON. Harrisburg Items. Harrisburg, Pa., special.—Miss Nellie Jackson spent several days in Carlisle, of the past week among friends. Mr. Samuel Johnson, and family have taken up their new residence on Thompson street. Mr. Johnson is a first class mechanic and enjoys a large amount of work Dr Crampton and Attorney W. Justin Carter, addressed a large congregation at Bethel A. M. E. church Easter Sunday, in the afternoon both of whom are well educated, and each enjoy a large practice in their line. Among our business interest we have Mr. Fred Darrow, who is the proprietor of a first class restaurant and barberhop in State street. Mr. Darrow has conducted a most successful business for many years and is a strong Republican, and erjays a large patronage from both white and colored. Mr. James H White & Co., are contemplating opening a first class restaurant and cafe, as soon as a desirable location can be found. A prize was given Miss Jessie Mathew, a graduate from the high school at Bethel church, Friday evening. The State Republican convention held three days session which gave employment to every idle waiter in Harrisburg. Mr. Willis Dennie, spent Sunday with his family in Westchester, Pa. Mr. James H. White, with Miss E. Randolph spent Thursday and Friday in Philadelphia, attending the grand entertainment given by the waiters, which proved the most successful events ever given by the waiters of Philadelphia. Miss Estella Jackson has gone to Atlantic City, for the sea son. Mr. George L. Griffin spent Thursday in Mechaniesburg in the interest of "The Freeman" which he represents. The Afro-American Subscription Agency will be pleased to hear from all the leading publishers of Afro-American Journals, who would desire to father the circulation of their literature in the homes of our people. A Colored Normal school that is said to be the first professional normal school for colored teachers in this country is to be opened at Cheyney, Pa., next November. The aim will be to Correlate Academic and Industrial education. A number of prominent college professors have agreed to act as an advisory committee of the school which is reorganized under an old character. For sixty years it was known as the institution for Colored youths, having been founded by Richard Humphrey, a West Indian slave owner. Mr. Hugh M Brown, a well educated colored man will be the principal of the new Institution. Wytheville News Wytheville, VA., special.—Rev. Scroff pastor of the A. M. E. church gave an interesting lecture, the subject was: "Pearls of Life." the churches and lodges if we cannot agree there, where on earth can we agree. No where at all. It is time for us to do something: all of our privileges are being taken from us. it is a sad thing to think about and to know we stand so far apart. We must come together, and have to go up or down, that is as sure as there is a God in heaven, we must take our little means and start business such as grocery stores, factories and millinery shops, leave something for this coming generation to do besides walking up an down the streets, and running from place to place, and not doing any good for themselves or any one else. 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Rev. and Mrs. C, Johnson have re- moved to 534 Blackford street. Mr. Wm. E. Miller of the Denison Barber Shop was quietly married last week to Mrs. Tisha Richardson. Stephen Walters of Bardstown, Ky.s ‘and Richard Metz were burned to death in the Occidental Hotel fire, which oc- curred early Sunday morning. Miss Mary E Jobnson received Sun- day afternoon in honor of Mra Peyton and sMiss Tolliver of Danville, Ky., guests of Mr. and Mrs, Mack Menden- hall. Attorney J. B. Rush, judge of court, ‘T. W. Valentine, prosecuting attorney, James Meyers and Benj Snyder for the defense, 1s the “line up’ for the mock trial. ‘The mass meeting at Allen Chapel, Monday evening, April 18th, for mem- bers and friends, was @ most enjoyable affair, An excellent program was ren- dered. Rev. H. A. Gibson will preach his last sermon at the Ninth Presbyterian church to-morrow morning. He would gladly serve some of the sister churches im the afternoon or in the evening. Rev. Gibson begins his evangelistic work the first Sabbatn in May in a union meeting of the Presbyterian and Congregational churches in Louisville, Kentuoky. ‘Mrs. Grace Lucas Thompson former- ly of this city. is conducting a speclal department, devoted to the interests of the colored people, in the Jeffersonville Daily Star, the lesding Caucasian jour- nal in southern Indiana. Her palnstak- ing and thorough work is belng very highly complimented by both races in Clark county and vicinity where the Star’s Mberal and progressive polloy, has won for it a wide sphere of infla- ence. Mr. Jabez ©. Beokett, who has been serving most acceptably as private seo: retary to Bishop Grant, has been ap pointed principal of the Division Street Pablic School at New Albany, Ind. succeeding Dr. C, A. Martin, who re- signed to take up the practice of medi. cine at Jeffersonville. Mr. Beckett is a graduate of the Philadelphia High School and the University of Pennsyl- vania, and is young man of proved ‘executive ability. Mr, Samuel G. Givens, a much re- spected young business man of this city, died Saturday, April 16:h, at his home in Toledo street after a prolonged ill nees. He was for a number of year: prom{nent in literary circles, stood high san Odd Fellow and barber shop proprietor. His place in the commu- nity will not be easily filled. Mr. Givens went South, recently, hoping to regain his health, but to noavall. His faneral was from Bethel A M E church, wher: eer RE a THE-FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED. COLORED NEWSPAPER. he was long a seaeabees He leaves 8 0.H, MORGAN JAMES N. SHEL Seis POLITICAL JOTTINGS PARACAUPE CURES Se eee [" capasmeniaemamara’ 7 71| W?itisictencets ciren ftritlas sre RHEUMATISM, wren ay conse Embaimers) ‘Uneeda good Photo, goto Bennett's 36, E. Washington. Callon J. A. Robinson, the grocer, 435 Indiana avenue, New phone 807. Call on Dr. Clay for dental work. ‘He is located at 103 N. Delaware street. Household goods bought, sold and ex- changed Naumann, 838 Indiana Ave. For rent—Nicely farnished room with bath, for gentlemen only, 412 Masking. um street. ‘The Boston Market, 339 Indiana ave., for choles meats and poultry. New phone 3555. First claes rooming house opened at 446 Indiana avenue, Mrs. Anna Wells proprietress. Wm J. Reed, desler in oils and gaso- Mine. Phone new 4051. Residence 749 ‘W. Walnut Street. Buy your coal, wood and kindling of Jackson Brothers, 1613 Martindale-ave. Phone, old 996 main. ‘W. H Carter is prepared to meet his old friends and new in his barbershop, 304 West North street. Buck's Candy Kitchen 236 Indiana ave., for candies. and Ica Cream sodas of all kinds. New phone 2352. Call on Emanuel Williams for coal, coke, wood and kindling, 402 W. North street. Phone 1884 main, old, tf Dr. Grant 8. Clay, dentist, bas re- moved from 111 N. Tiltnols to 108 N Delaware street. where he will be pleas- ed to meet old and new customers, For fine service and the best in the market in season. go to the Parker House The eecial Sunday dinners from 1to8p m, %e; week days We Good lodging rooms, 321 W. Michigan street. Holliman & Reese. ‘The well appointed Czar Shaving Par. lor has quite an addition by way of three first class bath rooms with fine Porcelain tubs. ‘The rooms are new, Ught and airy. Plenty of hot and cold water, The proprietor, Samuel Gray, soliits your patronage. Location 226 Indians avenue. THE STAR BARBERSHOP ‘The Star Barbershop has changed management Charles Byrd, with the aeslstance of the other barbers, have things dawn to business. We haye one of the finest shops in the state, and furnish the neatest and Lest hath rooms in the clty, give usacal. John R. Ma lone, proprietor; Charlea Byrd, m'n’gr, 308 Indiana avenue, A Five Hundred Dollar Improvement. Madame MoNairdee, E. G. Moore, hhas built an office department to her lovely residence and refitted came with 8 five hundred dollar outfit, where ehe may be consaited in her line of businese —Phrenologist, Astrologist and Palmist —of which she holds diploma. Those that don’t believe anything real should give her a call at 1527 English avenne. ‘Take English avenue car, coming south, alight at Sprace street and come half block to the east | | azar ORAPErWormE | Hours of service:—Sunday, 10:45 a. m,, preaching; 12 m., claes; 2p. m,, Sunday School; 7:30 p. m., preaching; class Tues day night; prayer meeting Thursday night; teacher's meeting Friday night, Rev. H. E. Stewart, pastor, residence 1501 Cornell ave. The rally, Sunday the 17th, wasa great success. Over $760 in cash was colleoted. ‘The $1,000 mark will ne reached in a few days. This money will be applied on the main debt of the obnrch, Plans are belng formed to cancel the entire debt in one year's time. Rev. Birt, pastor of Waymar Chapel, will preach. Communion and quarterly meeting Love feast Monday night. Let all come to have ® gooé time. Stay all day Sanday. SIMPSON CHAPEL NOTES. mand ap. ti; Sunday Sehoal Sera ‘Mrs, May Wright Sewall will addreet the women of this city at Simpson Chapel Sunday (to-morrow) at three c’oiock p.m. It is hoped that every one will take this opportunity to hear this woman of {nterpational fame Dr. N.H Talbott is dolng a great work Last Sanday the honse was filled with interested Lsteners to the discourse on the ‘Tranefigaration of Carlet.” Next Sunday morning his subject will be “Love thy Nelghbor as Thyself.” On friday evening, April 29th, the follow. ing program will be rendered by the Woman’s Club: Opening chorus, choir: solo, Miss Biddie Miller; selection, Da- vidson’s Orchestra; recitation, Mrs. Sneed; trombone solo, Mr Fred Simp: son; a drill by sixteen girls Mrs. B. Bradshaw, president; Mrs. Susle Miller, secretary. POLITICAL JOTTINGS Willie Hearst's street fair has straok tents in these parts. John L. Reagan, 8 capable young lawyer from the outer district, bids fatr to be among the next legislators, Mike Jefferson 1s the most popular thing that ever happened—no opposi- tion whatever. Al. Womack, candidate for Commis- stoner, 1s seen on the hustings every day. Tn McGregor he has a tough proposi- tlon. James R. Munro, for Sheriff, is prov- Ing himself eligible to the fast class and the wire ts ‘‘way ahead” yet. Lee Falmer for Sheriff; everybody Knows Lee Falmer, contractor. He ex- pects little reciprocity on the part of the boys. James Shelton, deputy assessor, says that he stands for harmony and Repub- can success, therefore easy to got along with. Harry Tatewiler, coroner, wants to be it again. Tatewiler is the only coroner the clty has had who was not @ doctor and the only man not a doctor who has had nerve enongh to try to be coroner. He won on this little gag, “I think that when a train runs over an individual medical skill will not be necessary to ascertain the fact” He added, also, that in case of doubt there are doctors a plenty to be had. Some of the candidates are pretty willey—rather difficnlt to throw salt on their tails, But “there'll come atime,” ete., ete, James A. Pritchard wants to look after the children; so does the present Judge Stubbs of the Juvenile Court. ‘Their maternal predilections are no farther contested. They say that Mr. Bill English will bea State Senator; it is eub-rosa. He will not take after it, but ft must come to him, Cap. English would make a good one. He's been a congressman and has much experience in the higher realms of polities. John E. McGaughey, county commis- stoner, doesn’t seem to care to be mis- taken for John MeGregor—which one 1s complimented? MeGanghey says he will win in a walk. Oran Muir has not deotded whioh way to jamp. Mr, Muir is unneually con- selentious, steady, stndions and bright for 80 young a man; he onght to have uninterrupted progress. Ed. G. Sourbler fs for sheriff; he ts a young man of hustling qualities, “Billy West will be the next town- suip trastee. Mr. West 1s popalar and will add strength to the ticket. Combines and rumors of combines quite enough to give the oldest politi- olan the mental jim jams. ‘Take your time. Thos. Taggart has no time to turn aside to spit. Willie Hoarst {s dealing the cards. William Bosson would look at home in the legislature—he's a type of the barrieter class. It maybe Hon. Armin 0. Koehne, Senator from Marion county. HARRY E. NEGLEY FOR PROSE. CUTING ATTORNEY. Harry E. Negley is being warml; supported in his candidacy for Proseca ting Attorney on the Republican tlexet Mr. Negley is a lawyer of ability; he Pedges fair play to all in event he { nominated and elected. He has servec his ward in the City Council, where he ‘made an excellent revord in preserving the olty’s interests. As a party worke Mr. Negley is tireless and has been for years activein its behalf. 1¢ is the firs time he has asked for favor of a sub stantial kind. Siskind Sian means: Considerable interest 1s being mant.- fested throughont the State in the meet: ing of the National Negro Business League this summer. A number of new Leagues have been formed and the bus- {ness men throughout the State are promising to co-orerate with the local committee. Leagues have been form- ed at Crawfordsville, Ind., and W. F. Tiester was elected President, B. F. Keene, Reoording Secretary: at Marion, Ind. Charles E Spires is Preatdent and Dr. W. L, Thomas, Recording Sec: retary :, B, A. Mitchell Corresponding Seeretary. im Kokomo, Ind., Flamius J, Roberts was elected President, RM. Tohnsvn, Corresponding Secretary and J. A. Braboy, Treasurer. ‘The local members of the executive ‘committee of the National Negro Busi- ness Men's League, having charge of the arrangements for entertaining the National League Convention to be held in this city in August, are busily en- gaged. Booker T, Washington is prest- dent of the National League, and is in eommunication with the national com- mitteemen, G. L, Knox, A. E, Manning a aDr 8. A. Farniss. It ts expeoted there will be between 700 and 800 dele- gates, representing all parts of the country, and the various industries and enterprises carried on by colored men. Tomlinson Hall bas been obtained for the convention, which will last three days. Tne conventions usually attract a large attendance of the leading pro- PARACAMPH CURES Any honest person who suffers with Rheumatism is authorized to go to thelr druggist tcday and get a bottle of Paracamph, used as directed, and if it tails to do exactly what we claim, go back to their draggist and get thelr money. Parscamph is recommended as @ modern scientific treatment for all Rheumatic Swellings and Neuralgic troubles. It relieveson Nature’s plan. That is when applied it opens the pores, Penetrates direotly to the seat of the ailment soothing the inflamed skin, musoles and joints reducing the swell- ing by removing the oongestions, draw- ing out the fever and inflammation by inducing sweating. It sweats the di- sease out of the body throuzh the pores of the skin, ‘This is why Paracamph is superior to the many internal strong, drastic drags that upset the stomach, shatter the nerves. and undermine the general health Oar guarantee is made to convince yon of our faith ir Para- camph. We have of conrse, tested its merits thoroughly in many and yarious cases. We know therefore exactly what {t willdo So don't hesitate, but get a bottle of Paracamph today, and atter two or three applications you will be convinced that we claim only for Paracamph exactly what it will do, Paracamph is sold only in 25 cent, 50 cont and $1 00 bottles. ‘The larger siz esare cheaper for family nse. Write for book of testimoniale. THE PARA- CAMPH CoMPANY, LOUISVILLE, Ky,, UD. A. Household Goods New and Second-Hand Strictly First-class Highest price paid for Second Hand Goods. Repairing Of All Kinds J L.BEATTEY N_E. cor. Senate snd Indiana Avenues. ern Practice in all of the Courts, J. B. RUSH: AYTORNEY-AT-LAW Office 12} N. Delaware Street, Room 3, — New Phone 2666 Res, 507 Hiawatha St, Nathan!T. Ward Bonbs anp CoLLEcTIONs Office room 1, Wilson Building 12} N. Delaware Street Mrs. ¢. WHITTEN rf First-class Millinery. Satlefaction Guaranteed. ‘Try us and be pleased. 337 INDIANA AVENUE. SILVER POLISH FOR HOUSECLEANING 1S¢ fora Large 25c Box T DIAWOND CARL L. ROS MERCHANT 15 North Illinois Street, ‘The Claypool Hotel is across the street. ———————— Cut Rate Market 238 INDIANA AVE. Bolling Beef............ -1+0+0.600.50 1 TET eg ee BAD Rotahs soc oson-0-eesoscse 155108 Chuok Steatr. III Bie Round Steak ......00. 000.2 de Loln Stent... 00.00 age Porter House Steal. 3.0.0.1... 15e Best Kettle rendered Lard..........100 Good Lard ......s.ee vescseseeees BHO Pork Chopa.2222022.0..00 IIIS 106 Pork Sansage...... .2.....0.0..2,. 106 BOOM. ....0...62. ccessses+ 4840 to 140 AGA ceewiree)(s.ssesctaees oy eclMay California Bam. 22022022007. 0IT 96 Veal Chope........sccescsecseeess i100 Bulk Oysters..............0......+-258 A. R. HAINES, Prop. See fessional and literary men. school” teachers, etc., among colored people. G.L. Knox {s chairman of the general committee of arrangements, Dr 8. Fur- nise is seoretary. ‘The following persons have been made chairmen of committees and have selected thelr committees from among the leading colored men and women of the city. A. E Manning, finance committee; J_H Lott, commit: tee of arrangements, Willis A.” Kersey, reception committee: E L. Stokes, arts and crafts committee; John Buckner. chairman of banquet committee; Fred Anderson, music: Gurley Brewer, press committee A meeting of all the’ com- mittees will be oalled by the general chairman st an early date. veEcan | The Sunday meetings are becoming larger and more interesting each week Rev Herod will speak Sunday after- Doon at 8:30 Plans areon nand for an annual meeting; Governor Darbin will probably speak. A Bible class has been Organized at the Association. The athletic committee bas plans for a field day. Those wishing to play on baseball team should hand names to secretary. The mock trial is now on—marder first degree. Come to the Saturday night drop in, (og. JSR eee Spring SHOES and OXFORDS Fe Largest Assortment and Lowest Prices , |_| Aek for the a \ ‘ Last The | J) ) ti y : Fa Potay d f aie ’ Ko eagles Tacs = 26-28 East Washington Street | 7 @ DENTIST ¢ BEST WORK AND LOWEST PRICES, OFFICE 108 N. DELAWARE STREET TT \ Tailoring i HAA Company ——327 INDIANA AVENUE— See our beautiful line of over 500 patterns and make your selection. ev _ the rest. We keep our customers posted on styles. Call and see some of latest. Everything guaranteed. or ores Parvin’s Blood Purifier - 75° BY cattng tls coupon ga wit ts you can rt ot os STUCKY’S DRUG STORE AGENT, ILLINOIS & OHIO 8ST. —— ee Patronize the Advertisers ot The Freeman, Read the 4 0. H. MORGAN SAMESN. SHELTON Old 299 1 Red—Phones—New 8058 Morgan & Shelton | iL icnnsed pater FUNERAL DIREOTORS & EMBALMERS Best Service. Lady Attendant Patr Prices, indians ave. Open eligi eee BALLARD’S CE CREAM 200 qt. ; 100 pt.; 5e + pt. The Gem Candy Store 212 Indiana Avenue. ———_—_—_——_—_——— Our new Shirts are ready for inspection, dich ebb: Ey. er td 16 North Lumois Street. ee Peters & Burdge SECOND-HAND GOODS Borsitend ela 1? Atiioncs sebtore aod Turina Benet 425 and 427 Indiana Ave | ‘We have just fitted up a new deyart- ment store with a fall Mne of dry goods, ladies’ and gents’ furnishings, tinware and crockery. Prices lower than the lowest. All are invited to come, see and save. Wildofsky Bros. 532 Indiana Avenue. € 9 A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH :-AND HAIR TONIC... Ip tar $i: orthenne Sm” Guaated to SebatecerSioasientorn ea Ooms SUE Elaiicaaee A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH, A Pesci complesion caaed (ted a rte. ee ee Ineurs ashe or two lighter wil be noe eablerTesloes ot teen oor rec tane eeat eeteae Sid ubtiocetoes Whiensieeaeees Sisspc pl olan we ucts mating fst seep saa SS pcan Hoesspos ore Saihe Cig Whe js ge yo oe TepSinc th peice, | ICRAN®'s1HAIR TONTO ed pod yes ae Nees eats ae Higa pestntet aad mates sh hur Sok aed eked Eo gy creo es ca ort gen nd] Sis ere Rey ei ohne ome wil Sienna ccurr ene es O Titay cas ee Aas SE eel ee shar nha ea eae, RNS Ss eile rere eae “ORANE & C0.,11 W ockson St RICHMOND, VAs —_—_—_ ncihe £teeman, 09 admitted by all Negro newspapers, is the peer of weekly journals, Ave youa sabsoribar? If nok why cert So ee How to Invest THE International Loan and Trust Company Capital Stock, ~~ Sion HOME OFFICE TODD BUILDING, LOUISVILLE, RY, MARQUETTE Bui. DING CHICAGO, ILL, —_—_—_—_—_—_—_———., ERTEL'S LOAN OFFICE 209 Massachusetts Ave, ' 108 Rant onto Besece, [DdLaMapols, In STOP IN ON YOUR Way TO MARKET, and get one of our Steel Banks, $1.00 starts an account and secures the Bank, SUMS of ANY AMOUNT may be save ed by its use and frequent trips down town avoided. | 3 per cent. interest paid on deposits. eee i The Central Trust Co, 150-154 E. Market 8t. ——__ Ohio Farmers’ Fire INSURANCE CO, Go0.M. Cobb Co. Agts 289 Newton Claypool Bldg. Indianapolis