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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 AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XVII. NUMBER 17. SHIFTING SCENES THOMPSON'S WEEKLY REVIEW OF THE PASSING SHOW DR. CRUM IS NOT CONFIRMED President Roosevelt May Call Extra Session to Reconsider Nomination Powderly's Wisdom on Labor Question Side-lights on Supreme Court. By Our Special Staf2 Correspondent. The failure of the senate to confirm the nomination of Dr. Crum was an act of dowright cowardice. There is no other term that properly describes an actual working Republican majority that had not the moral courage to stand up and be counted for the principles of liberty, justice and civil equality upon which their party is founded, simply because the beneficiary of their bravery happened to be a Negro, it is an unspeakable situation that confronts us when a Republican senate permits a southern senator of Tillman's character to hold up the nomination of a loyal Republican and defeat the clearly expressed wishes of a Republican president, upon what meat doth this South Carolina bully find that he hath grown so great? What democratic majority would ever allow a single Republican senator to set at naught the pleasure of a Democratic president! Senator courtesy? Fudge! A lame excuse, indeed, for lack of stamina. A little mixture of "presidential" courtesy wouldn't hurt along about this time. Senator Spooner toed the scratch like a man, and he should be given credit for the genuine Republican speech delivered by him in urging the confirmation of Dr. Crum. Senators Gallinger, Hale and Aldrich went on record favorably, but it is not clear why these political sages and "party whips" allowed themselves to be so ignomiously outgenerated by Gorman, Daniel and Cockrell, who had only a minority behind them. There is talk that President Roosevelt will call an extra session to reconsider the case. We hope he will. The senate should be convened and held together until it shows a decent respect for the presidential prerogative and is willing to subscribe to the cardinal doctrines of Republicanism. This is both necessary for party discipline and a demandable observance of abstract right. In sticking to Crum the President shows the purist kind of grit. One of the most level headed labor leaders this country has ever had is Mr. Terence V. Powderly, formerly president of the Knights of Labor. He is opposed to strikes, to color prejudice in the unions and to arrogant dictation on the part of either the employees or the employed. Said he, very wisely, in a recent speech: "The best time to stop a strike is a long time before you begin it. The labor leader who has the interest of his men at heart will fight the strike to the last ditch for, of all the costly, cumbrous, wasteful, cruel methods of settling a difficulty in labor matters the strike and the lockout are the worst." This is putting the case strongly, but Mr. Powderly tells nothing but the exact truth. The prevalence of the strike spirit and the selfish and uncompromising attitude of the labor leaders at this time are doing more to render unionism unpopular all of the D.M. Parrys in creation, and the gullible workingman's cause is being mercilessly crucified upon the altar of their ill-advised greed and rapacity. They have alienated the sympathies of a million and a half Negroes by a narrow policy of race proscription, denying to the black man an equal chance to fight under the banner of organized toll for the bread of life. The strike is out of date and expensive, as Mr. Powderly indicates. There never was one that really paid in the long run, and none will ever pay. Judge Walter Evans went at the root of the labor problem when he declared that a business had a right to employ whomever he chose at any compensation mutually agree to, and discharge individuals at will; that any man had a right to work for whomever he chose, and to quit when he got ready; that if the discharge or resignation of an employee violated stipulated contracts redress could be had in the courts, and that employer and employee could legally demand protection in the peacable pursuit of their business against strikers and disorderly men. It was practically an "open shop" decision, and the open shop is the black PROF. G. B. M'NEIL, D. D. Pastor First Baptist Church, Kinston, N. C., and president Kinston College, a new school sustained by his association and individual donations, is one of the foremost men of the race in his section. Dr. McNell is a far sighted thinker, a safe leader and a pulpit orator and a theologian of most uncommon gifts. The Doctor will travel during the summer months in the interest of his work. It goes without the saying that the merit of his cause, backed up by the Doctor's forces of character and reason, will place the race in a better light and add materially to his work. The race needs more men like McNell. man's opportunity, just as it is the white man's guarantee of freedom from the tyranny of the labor autocrat who trisfo upon the worker's timidity and credulity. Unionism is all right when confined to its legitimate purposes, but when it tramples upon private rights, oppresses entire classes because of color or noncompliance with its dictum, and tries to govern economic conditions by brute force, it is all wrong and must suffer the consequences. The black man is getting his weather eye open on labor issues, and on a "square show down" it would not be surprising one of these days to find him arrayed solidly on the side of organized capital as against organized labor of the lily white variety. --- The United States Supreme Court didn't even give us a decent "run for our money" in the cases involving the validity of the suffrage provision of the new Virginia State Constitution. The cases were dismissed, notwithstanding their complete and exhaustive preparation from every point of view, and showing as clearly as it is possible for human ingenuity to establish anything that the disfranchisement of the Negro in Virginia was in contravention of the organic law of the land. The court held that no relief was possible, on the ground that the acts from which relief was sought had already been committed. This reasoning is, perhaps, a little to deep for us, but we imagined that a court could so construe a statute that was, in letter and effect repugnant to the general law as to make future violations exceedingly dangerous, even if the wrongs of the past were beyond redress. We do not believe the God of Israel or enlightened public sentiment would condemn any tribunal that deemed it wise to set aside an act designed for the sole purpose of perpetrating a fraud, or under which wholesouled debauchery of the suffrage could be practiced at the will of corrupt politicians. The properly regulated American conscience is so constituted that when fundamental rights are at stake there is little patience exercised with legal quibbles between tweedledee and tweedledum. The triumph of justice over injustice is good law with the masses of this country, and represents a moral code which supreme courts could follow to immense advantage. Oursitination is grave, indeed, when after all these months of weary travail in defending our constitutional rights we find that we have none of which a besoten state may not despoil us at its pleasure. The details of the decision are being discussed, with a view of determining our next step. For the present it looks as if there is nothing for Negro suffrage in the South to do but to "take the count" and await the referee's cry of ten. If Shakespeare could return to the flesh he would doubtless feel moved to get out a revised edition of his great comedy. "Much INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, MAY 7, 1904 REV. W. T. COLEMAN, B. D. Pastor First Baptist Church, Raleigh, N. C. # We take great pleasure in presenting from Alabama, when the likeness of Rev. W. F Coleman, B D., pastor First Baptist Church, Raleigh, N. C. Rev Coleman is safely classed among the foremost young men of his church. His work in the ministry has been an unbroken success that has produced it. He was called to his present work likeness we favor. Ado About Nothing," when his attention was called to the mess over whether Grover Cleveland did or did not extend social courtesies to Frederick Donglass and C. H. J. Taylor, or sign a bill favoring mixed schools in New York State during his incumbency as governor. Tom Watson insists that the good that Cleveland did the black man shall live after him. The Sage of Princeton, noting the sowling countenance of the savage South says "forget it." Mr. Fortune testifies, however, that Cleveland supported the separate school idea in New York, and that he, himself, measured arms with the earwheel governor in advocacy of mixed schools and won—as the presence of Miss Jessie Fortune is mistress of an entirely white class of students in the city of New York idly demonstrates. We'll take Mr. Fortune's word for this as against the allegations of that unspeakable Georgia cracker, Tom Watson. The Donglass-Taylor matter remains in the air, the parties of the first part being no more, leaving Mr. Cleveland as the sole surviving witness. The latter may care to remember, however, the tremendous hit he made with the lovers of courageous music facing when he responded to a delicate inquiry by sending that electrifying message: "Tell the truth." The decisions of the courts of Washington, holding the stockholders of the defunct Capital Savings Bank liable for the money lost by the failure of that institution, are very gratifying to the hundreds of depositors. Of the several colored lawyers who have done brilliant work in the prosecution of these cases, the record made by William H. Richards stand out in bold relief, both as to successes achieved and dignity of method. There isn't a better posted or more conscientious practitioner at the bar of the District of Columbia than Prof. Richards, who, besides serving most capably a large number of clients is a skilled instructor in international law in the law department of Howard University, and librarian of that important branch of the race's premier school for the higher intellectual training. He is the friend and patron of young men, an ardent devotee of art and literature and a gentleman of the most exemplary character. His benefactions have been many, although unostentation and he has few, if any, peers as a broad guaged, liberal minded, public spirited citizen. These bank cases proved a supreme test of the professional fidelity of the lawyer. The temptation to consider personal friendships and to gratify ancient enmities was very alluring, but Prof. Richards took his stand far above all these diverting influences, and with an unruffled judicial firmness, fought to a magnificent finish a batch of claims that called for legal acumen of the rarest quality. He clung to the single contention of the justice of his demand, and the liability of the stockholder --- from Alabama, where he paid an enormous debt on the First Baptist Church of Selma, and added greatly to the intellectual life of Selma University. No race can instly be counted a failure that has produced the gentleman whose likeness we favor you with. regardless of individual likes or dislikes, winning entirely upon the legal merits of his cause, Prof. Richard's hosts of friends all over the country will learn with the deepest satisfaction of his growing fame in the profession to which his mental gifts seem to specifically call him, and that he is reaching true eminence in a strenuous arena of talent, where only the fittest survive. Mr. Isaac Hathaway, the Kentucky sculptor, continues to win laurels in the artistic world, and to woo with success the capricious goddess of fortune. A few days ago at Lexington he was engaged to take a death mask of Rev. A. H. Ross, a leading minister of the A. M. E. connection. The mask is to serve as a guide in modeling a life size bust of Dr. Ross, to be placed in Wayman Institute, Harrodsburg, Ky., of which he was the founder. A memorial fund has been started, with headquarters at Lexington, and the promoter of the movement, Rev. J. M. Turner, anticipates no difficulty in speedily raising the $150 needed for this very meritorious purpose. The bust of Dr. Ross will be the first figure of a Negro founder to be placed in a Kentucky institution, and much local pride is felt in the plan to so fittingly express the race's appreciation of the courageous efforts of the deceased to establish a nobler manhood for the people he loved and served. Mr. Pathway will be widely remembered by his monumental triumph in the plastic art—a landscape reproduction, $107½ which was used as a star witness in the Whayne insurance trial at Louisville, for which he received $1,000. He was chosen above all others to take the death mask of the noted liberator, Gen. Cassius M. Clay. The Smithsonian Institute at Washington has purchased one of Mr. Hathaway's casts of the Bath Furnace meterite, and the Kentucky University has given him the contract for making a plaster replica of its principle building for exhibition at the St. Louis Exposition. We have previously referred to Mr. Hathaway at length, but these new developments in his remarkable career amply entitle him to an additional word of commendation. The Negro race is blest when it finds in its ranks such progressive and illuminating forces as Isaac Hathaway. He is helping to solve the problem in the right way. The Chicago Daily Tribune, Monday, April 11, publishes the report of the Voter's League, bearing upon the records of the Cook county delegates to the Illinois State Legislature. It is a cause for sincere regret that the only colored member from Chicago in the legislature should be so unfortunately referred to in this report as follows: "Edward H. Morris, (Rep.) lawyer, 193 Clark street; shewed member of House organization retired with organization when honest majority captured the house; voted to amend the constitution to civil service law, and helped to kill --- PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY--SIX MONTHS, $5c; ONE YEAR $1.50. PROF. CHAS. M. GAINES. Was born in Millersburg, Ky. Was educated at Wilberforce, in Ohio, which school he endured in 1897. His record for scholarship is unusually high. He left his alma matter burdened with honors. After leaving school Prof. Gaines came without delay to his present field of labor, Edenton, N. C., where his attention to the duties of his position, his polished manners and his unquestioned ability make him a favority among all the people. He gives prestige to the educational movement in the state. Prof. Gaines is a credit to the race, therefore we took the liberty to invite him to your columns. The new Negro has no better representative. state civil service bill by amendment; misrepresents his constituents and should be retired." Lawyer Morris will be remembered as the gentleman who went to Washington not long ago and delivered a lecture on "Shams." SHARPS AND FLATS. Brunswick, Ga., has a live Negro Business League. Indiana Negroes do not get even the alternate delegate-at-large to the national convention. Evidently this is not the Negro's year to shine, as far as congress and the supreme court are concerned. The mistaken leniency of the North toward the election frauds of the South makes it doubly difficult for the Republican party to maintain a safe majority in congress. As Mr. W. T. Menard very cogently observes in his excellent Washington letter to the New York Age, the Catholic Church has done and is doing much for the uplift of the Negro—but there are others. Mr. H. P. Slaughter, the genial and versatile editor of the Washington Record, led to the altar this week at the nation's capital Miss Russell, a charming society belle. The happy pair have our most sincere congratulations. The colored people of Kentucky are not falling over themselves in any mad rush to erect a monument to the unsavory memory of the late Carl Day, of Breathitt county. He was the author of the bill to throttle coeducation of the races at Berne College. Rev. Harry F. Bray, of the Louisville district of the Kentucky A. M. E. Conference, is the youngest presiding elder in his connection, being but twenty nine years of age. He is a man of marked ability, and J. H. H. REV, W. H. CHMBERS, Pastor Jones Tabernacle A. H. M. E. Z. Church, Indianapolis, Ind. has accumulated a comfortable share of this world's goods. The musical people of Louisville are always wide awake, and in touch with the times. On May 28 the Louisville Treble Clet Club will produce Gilbert & Sullivan's tuneful comic opera "Privates of Penzance," at Macauley's theater, under the direction of Mr. Frank B. Waring. The distinguished Ogden party, headed by Mr. Robert C. Ogden, of New York, paid its annual visit to Tuskegee Institute last Saturday, and all were pleasantly entertained by the school authorities and student body. Principal Washington came home expressly to meet these powerful friends of the school. "The Zion Methodist," Louisville, Ky., came out last week in twelve page form, three times its usual size, in commemoration of its second anniversary. It was handsomely made up, the matter was carefully selected and the pages were illuminated with many artistic half tone cuts of prominent churchman. Rev. George C. Clement, the erudite editor, in this beautiful anniversary number of his paper, gave us a pleasing foretaste of what to expect, should he be called to the sanctum sanctorum of the Star of Zion. When the minister of Public Instruction of France orders a book for the use of the children of the public schools it is very strong evidence that he considers it as having positive educational value and productive of exalted ideals. This honor has been bestowed by that eminent and learned official, upon the French translation of Booker T. Washington's wonderful work: "Up From Slavery." This translation, so highly praised throughout the Republic of France, was made by Prof. Othon Guerlac, of Cornell University. The joint commencement exercises of the State University and the Louisville National Medical College will be held at Macauley's theatre, Louisville, May 16. The annual address will be delivered by Rev. Carter Helm Jones. On the 17th the medical alumni will tender a banquet to the graduates in medicine. The function will take place in the assembly hall of the newly-acquired auxiliary hospital, which is being moved to the college site. Toasts, covering an interesting variety of topics, will be responded to by influential speakers. New Albany Notes New Albany, Ind., Special. — The marriage of Mrs. Lizzie Simms to Mr. Locket Roberts has been announced as having taken place several weeks ago. Quarterly meeting services at Bethel A. M. E. church were very largely attended. Rev Coleman was present all day. The rally at Zion M. E church was very successful and a nice sum was realized. Rev Bally is enjoying the visit of his mother this week. Ruben Slaughter is visiting his mother and friends. The rolling mill was off for several days, which allowed the men to have a full day at the polls last Tuesday. Mrs. Peyton, who has been very ill, is much better. The Second Baptist church will celebrate the beginning of the twelfth year of the pastorate by Rev. S. C. Manuel on next Sunday and Monday. 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Muncie, Ind., Special—Last Sunday quarterly meeting was held at the A.M.E Church, the pastor, Rev. Taylor, presiding at all three services, which were well attend d. Collection for the day $16 75. Love feast and quarterly conference were held monday evening. Mr. Mullen is suffering from an injured foot. The marriage of Mr. Alonzo Wade and Miss Susie Guilliam was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents, on South Vine street, last Sunday afternoon. Only the immediate friends and relatives being present. "A Telegram Social" was given at Second Baptist Church Thursday evening. The "Old Maid's Convention," given last Monday night was a decided success both financially and socially. The ladies clearing something over $19. Miss Boon will leave soon for Northern Michigan. She will also attend the general conference at Chicago Mrs. Branum, who suffered a stroke of paralysis a few weeks ago, is convexing. To Freeman Subscribers. 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"In view of what Korea has been to Japan in the past, it is not strange that the Japanese people should now feel morally bound to prevent the obliteration of their ancient benefactors by the Russians, even though the Russian occupation of Korea did not threaten Japanese independence," Mr. Colgate Baker remarks in his article on Japan and Korea in the May Pearson's. "To enumerate all of the boons conferred upon the Japanese by the Koreans would be an endless task. Almost every art and industry in which the Japanese have become famous was taught them by the Koreans. Painting, pottery and porcelain-making, embroidery, the manufacture of silk and cloth, in fact everything which has beautified and enriched Japan came through the medium of Korea. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * "Japan is also indebted to Korea for a knowledge of irrigation and improved methods of agriculture. The arts of ivory and wood carving, in which the Japanese have achieved such wonderful success, were taught them by their good friends, the Koreans." 000 Anselee's is setting a standard in the matter of decorated covers that other magazines will find it difficult to equal. The May number has one designed by Mucha, which, in beauty of composition, grace of drawing, and delicacy and harmony of coloring, is typical of the best work of the great decorator. The romance of horse racing represents a distinct class in modern fiction. Even in this automobile age, the equine lover forms a large proportion of the reading public, and tales of the race course are eagerly welcomed. The Popular Magazine for May, just out, contains the first story in a series bearing the generic head "Romances of the Race Course," by Charles Steinfort Pearson, who has long been identified with the literature of the paddock. It is called "The Crimson Cap." The May number of The Popular also contains the beginning of a new department, entitled "Little Stories of the Stage." There are signed stories by Robert Edeson, Otis Skinner, Charles Warner and Geo. First Annual Meeting of St. James Commandery No 16. Knights Templar. Harrisburg, Pa., special.—The first annual meeting of "The St. James Commandery No 16, Knights Templars was held at their hall Thursday evening April 14th," and closed out their first years work, which proved a wonderful success, having enrolled 65 members all in good standing and each are equipped with full uniform and everything that is required. Since the organization of "The St. James Commandery No. 16 Knights Templars" here one year ago their membership has grown largely and their work has been a success, and has proved almost worthy organization as their "membership has surpassed any organization of its kind ever instituted in this State being one year old, and they also have applicants numbering 10 awaiting their next meeting. The following officers were installed for the ensuing year: John P. Scott,—Eminent Commander. Joseph L. Thomas—General. Sylvester Bairr—Captain General. John Q. Adams—Prelate. Addison Lucas—Treasure. Joseph Popel—Recorder. Benjamin Gray—Standard Bearer. George W. Thomas—S. W. N. L Batter—J. W. John F. Murray—Grand. Noah Pinkney—Sword Bearer. F. W. Darrow—W. RICHEST NEGRO WOMAN. The richest woman of our race, and one whose millions can better be estimated when she is referred to as second only to Hetty Green in wealth, is a little dusky miss, in the person of Lena S. Walden, of Nome, Alaska. She was born in Philadelphia, Penn., and came to the Pacific coast in the early eighties. At one time she was a servant girl in Portland, Organ, and a milliner and dress maker in Seattle, Wash. She went to Nome in the first days of her gold discoveries in search of riches, and with health and preservation has obtained her present financial standing. The writer met Miss Lena S. Walden Riddle. (Street & Smith, New York. 10 cents) 000 Many a sufferer will be grateful for the late Surgeon General Hammond's valuable paper on "The Self-Treatment of Wakefulness" in the April number of the "Twentieth Century Home." This is only one of a number of articles a nature which one is not accustomed to look for in a woman's magazine, but which the success of the "Twentieth Century Home" has proved the necessity for. Of a similar nature are "The Educated Woman," by Charlotte Perkins Gilman; "Music and the Study of Music," by Helenrich Conrief; "For the Woman Who Reads," by Harry Thurston Peck; and "Fencing for Women," by Marie Mattingly. One Reason Why the Japanese Make Almost Invincible Soldiers. "To every child of the Island Kingdom the Emperor is Japan—he is also a god, believed in devoutly by all, whether literally or allegorically, and to die for him on the field of battle is but to ascend to his other and everlasting kingdom. To the old school Japanese." Mr. Alexander Hume Ford says in his article on "Patroltism of the Japanese," in the April Pearson's, "all this is as real as his undying patriotism and love of country. He has followed the Emperor through many changes and revolutions, with but one fixed desire uppermost in his breast—to die at last for his Mikado. This desire to die for king and country has descended from father to son, and is as strong to day in the hearts of young Japan as ever it was in the breasts of the old Samurai chivalry. The Japanese soldier boy goes off to war in Korea or Manchuria eager to give his life for his country, knowing full well that the news of his honorable death on the field of battle will be received at home with rejoicing. His aged parents will go up to the temple to offer thanks to God that he has been so good to them as to accept their offering of a son for the glory of his country, while from miles around the envious neighbors will assemble to do homage, and point out to one another the happy family that can boast a member who lies dead upon the battlefield—a son who has given his life in the service of his Emperor." about a year and a half ago, when she was involved in a law-suit to recover the title to the Ophir gold mines No. 19, in Alaska, which is the richest one on that river. She was defeated in the courts of Nome and carried the case to San Francisco, where the decision of the lower courts was sustained. She, therenupon, took her case to the United States Supreme Court on appeal, and at present is in Washington, D. C., where the case is in progress. If she wins out she will be from $500,000 to $1,000,000 richer. While in conversation she is very positive and concise, a feature which brings out her business tact very distinctly. Business, business, business in the supurative degree is a part of her dream by night and her activity by day is tantamount in her ever turn. She is careful not to invoke newspaper publicity, yet was induced to say: "I am going before the supreme department of justice with charges against the 'Wild Goose' claimants of the Ophir mines, which includes riot, bribery, perjury and tampering with United States mail, all of which I expect to prove, having sufficient evidence." DOES NOT KNOW HER WEALTH. "Now don't ask me how much I am worth, I don't know, and I'd make my self ridiculous by making an estimate," she said. "No one knows what I have endured, but as result of seven years of push and endurance in the frozen North I have fourteen twenty acre and five one hundred and sixty acre claims all turning out big pay. I am a third owner in the Mexico mine on Donglass Island, and am interested in a number of other low grade propositions. I am half owner of St. John's Island in southern Alaska, upon which we have from 800 to 1,000 silvery gray foxes. I own city property in Seattle and Tacoma, Wash, and am in possession of the greatest tin deposits in the world. "I went into the Atlin district in '97 and worked all over Alasca, and I have succeeded far beyond my most extravagant dreams. When I complete my work in Washington, D. C., and New York I am going to London, where I expect to organize a syndicate to operate my tin properties" Miss Waldon has just closed a contract with Mr. I. B. Hammond of Port: POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. For Sheriff James R. Munro Subject to decision of the Republican nominating convention. For State Senator Dr. G. A. Petersdorf Subject to decision of the Republican nominating convention. Fd. G. Sourbier Subject to decision of the Republican nominating convention. land, Ore, for a $40,000 dredge, which she will install on the Muklux next summer, at her placer mining property. She is a dear lover of her race and her millions does not change her color or disposition. W. R. MOTEN. Oakland, Cal. A Good Woman Gone. Arcodia, Ind., Special.—The sudden death of Mrs. Jane Smith was a shock to the community. The cause was heart trouble. Mrs. Smith was active and well to her death. She leaves an aged mother, three children and one sister who mourn their loss. Mrs. Smith was an active member of the A. M. E. Church, from which church, Roberts Chapel, Revs. A. M. Taylor and F. M. Roberts conducted the services. 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Trusty, president of the Atlantic City headwaiter's local association, is quite ill in that city with typhoid fever. Mr. Trusty recently returned from Palm Beach, Fla. Frank P. Thompson, president of the Head and Sidewalters' National Benefit Association returned from St. Augustine, Fla., recently, a very slok man, and since then has been confined to his bed at his residence in New York City. H. Pettigrew, the affable headwalter at the Monongahela House, Pittsburg, Pa., is wearing a broad smile these days and is more polite than ever because he is the proud father of another bouncing 1874 METZGER'S BREWER 1874 PURE R METZGER'S BREWER CO. WESTMINSTER, NY D.C. BOURBON BUREU GIN DR.C.BOUVIER'S ROSENBAUM BROS, LOUISVILLE, KY boy. The Freeman extends hearty congratulations. Mr. James L. Dickerson, the well-known headwaiter of Baltimore, Md., and formerly headwaiter at the Hotel Rennert in that city, is now in charge of Newell's hotel, Pittsburg, Pa., where he succeeded the late R. Anderson, who died after being in charge for about three weeks. A. Wilson, the well-known colored chef, who is known throughout the country, is now manager of the Hotel Lincoln, 214 N. Michigan street, Atlantic City, N. J. Mr. Wilson is one of the best known colored chefs in the United States. He will be pleased to meet all his old friends who visits his city. Notes from Superior, Wisconsin Mr. A. Jones of 1609 Banks avenue has purchased one hundred acres of farming land with the intention of cultivating. Mr. Jones has the ideas of a successful farmer. Mr. J. A. Stokes of 1315 Weeks avenue is building a new addition to his residence. Mr. Hudson Carey, after an absence of three months from the city, has returned and accepted a position at the Hotel Superior. Mr. Charles Henry of the Superior Hotel is preparing to leave for Philadelphia in a few days. William Smith has resigned his position at the Hotel Superior and accepted one at the Commercial Club in Duluth, Minn. George Pierce, after ten days' vacation in St. Paul, has returned to the city and taken up his position at the Hotel Superior. The following menu was served at a banquet given in Peoria, Ill., recently. Mr. J. H. MoKenney was toastmaster and Mr. L. Page caterer: Chicken Soup Columbia River Salmon Saratoga Chips Tomato Sauce Stuffed Turkey, Cranberry Sauce Browned Potatoes Early June Peas Assorted Cake American Cheese Vanilla Ice Cream Rye Bread Plain Bread Coffee The Teachers and Medical Congress met at Tuskegee recently and were addressed by Bishop George W. Clinton and Roscoe Conkling Bruce. At the conclusion of the program in the Chapel the officers and teachers of the Tuskegee institute as hosts, and the members of the State Teachers Association and the Medical Congress repaired to the auditorium of Donglass Hall, where a sumptuous banquet was served. Never has Tuskegee so far surpassed itself in entertainment as it did on this occasion. The beautiful room, but recently finished, with its splendid electric chandeliers and floral decorations, which had been put about on all sides, with the long tables, made the scene one not soon to be forgotten. The whole body was in party dress and were served by Mr. Pollard who had organized his force most thoroughly and uniquely. Stationed throughout the room with wands holding the Tuskegee colors, were trained young men who directed the thirty or more young women who served. Behind the several guests stood a young woman, and at a given signal the orchestra, led by the bandmaster, Mr. Elbert B. Williams, played and the young women marched in regular order, single file, to the room where the food was handed them, and to the same strains they returned and served the guests. This was followed with each course, the whole thing being handled with neatness and dispatch. The orchestra had its place on the platform, being hidden from view by huge palms. The following menu was served: Tomato Bouillon en Tasse. Radishes, Crackers, Prime Ribs of New York Beef, Shrivelled Potatoes, Baked Westphalia Ham, Currant Jelly Tea Rolls, Roman Cobbler, Potato Salad. The Freeman in Chicago. B. Williams 486+ State st. S. S. Ash, Cornell Ave. & 56th. st. E. H. Faulkner, 3104 State st. A. F. Tervalon 2926 State st. Calvin B. Brazand, 5506 Jeff Ave. J. S. Love 2702 State st. Isadore Jacobson 2970 State st. --- Songs of Hope. THE AUCTION BLOCK. The auction block for selling mau in all the southern cime Was the blackest deed of them all To be blotted out by time. It was heartless in all its deeds, Was dumb to all appeal Until shot and shell for four years Broke in and made it feel. It separated man and wife The mother from her child. And sent them into distant lands, O'er deserts, waste and wild; Then cruel lust was on the throne Ruled with an iron will, Would show no mercy to the slave, Itself, it had to fill. The cannon sounded the death knell, The auction block must go: It quaked and trembled on its throne Till victory laid it low. Throughout the southern land A school of learning takes its place, Wielding a different wand. Man and wife, mother and child Are no more sold apart. But all in the home of the free, Cherished by a loving heart. If the gentleman will not permit you to share the protection of his umbrella from the rain the best thing for you to do is to stop in the nearest store and purchase one Answer to the race problem. ACT IN TIME There is a time when roses bloom, And applies ripan and fall, If not prepared to harvest them You are sure to lose them all. Everything has its season. The right time in which to bloom, You must act in time and season Or make way, give others room. Up! you sluggard, now is your time, If you aim to sow and reap, Least the season will be over, Leaving you to sigh and weep. "You meant it for evil but God meant it for good," the purport of these words of Joseph to his brethren who sold him into slavery, is true of the past and present treatment of the Negro race in this country. Only the highest good will come to the race in the providence of God out of all the past and present sufferings and wrongs which it so cheerfully bears. Let us be patient and wait on God, And, in waiting, let us work and accomplish all we can while we wait. PASS IT DOWN THE LINE. There is a better day coming For all those who work and wait; Earnest labor is rewarded. And will not be left to fate. Pass it down the line! Trust in God and faith in the right As you struggle on through life, They will keep your pathway bright, Going through the drkest strife. Pass it down the line! Life will be just what you make it, You must make your own success. Labor hard to reach the prize, 'Twill be yours without duress. Pass it down the line! I admit sir, that the Negro is lynched, outraged and ill-treated, but you can say what you please—until the Negro meets the opposition with a good amount of sense, money and character the band of persecution and discrimination will continue to play. To meet the foes with pop-guns while they are armed with modern rifles and death-dealing cannons is the greatest folly. To meet the opposition with denunciations and abuse while it is backed by sense of years of experience, commercial power and Christian integrity is simply ridiculous GO AHEAD. When the way is dars, The road rugged and steep Lose no time to pine, Neither to sigh or weep— Go ahead! Foes may be behind. Danger on either side, You be sure you're right, Our God will then provide— Go ahead! Do not lose hope, friend, In the battles of life, Fighting with all your might. In poverty or strife— Go ahead! New York City News. New York City, Special.—A Polymathic lecture was held at the Abyssinia Baptist church, Tuesday evening, April 19, 1904. In the absence of Dr Henderson Deacon Wm. H. Taylor led us in prayer. Solo, "Always in the Way." THE WORLD'S FINEST WINE INDIVIDUAL HOTEL DIRECTORY 【One address line $2 00 per year; inc'ing subscription to The Freeman, in advance.】 HEADWATERS. F. P. Thompson, Hotel Champlain, Clinton county, N. Y. T. H. Frame, Knutsford, Salt Lake City, Utah. G. L. Lang, Colonial Hallway Cleveland. O. W. A. Locke, Halliday House, Cairo, Ill. F. L. Long, Windermere, Chicago, Ill. J. T. Gilbert, Hotel Anderson, Pittsburgh, Pa. by Miss Sarah E. Smith, accompanied by Miss Beatrice Carter, introduction by A. L. Askew. Dr. Chas. S. Morris presided The following papers were read: 'The Great Restorer' by A. S. Rled. M D; 'Dentistry' by C H. Roberts, D D. S. In the absence of A. C Cowans, E q. Dr. C. S. Morris was used as a subterture, subject "Equal Protection f r the Law" D he dwelled briefly on profound points of law, as follows: "Disfranchisement, 1888-1889, error of Disfranchisement by Trance, 1886-189; error of Disfranchisement by Constitutional Amendment; Taxation without Representation; Wisdom is the use of our ballot; Loyalty in which we use our rights." The following officials deserve credit in the way in which they delivered their speeches: Dr W E. H. Johnson. P E Robsonon, M Miss E. M. Gray, secretary. There will be a loving cup presented to Dr C. T Walker at Cooper Union, May 9th Dr. Gilbert will take his church. M. BUSINESS MEDIUM MRS. MARTH, the world renowned a dually celebrated business and test MEDIUM reveals everything. No imposition Can be held by Marriage a specialty. Every impurity is revailed, of absent, deceased and living friends. Removes all tronbles and estrangement. Removes all conflicts. Removes her in her startling revelation of the past present and future event in one's life. Remembrance she will not for any price flatter you; yet nonsense. She can be consulted on all affairs of Life, Love, Courtship, Marriage, Friends she is very accurate in description. Compaion she is very accurate in description. Friends, enemies, etc. Her advice upon sickness, change in business, journeys, lawsuits is valuable and reliable. She reads your destiny-go bad or good; she withdraws nothing. MRS. MARTH tells your entire life—past preent and future—in a DAD TRANCE. He tells you about your ever met, in tests tells your mothers fun before married, the name of all your family their ages and scripture, the name and business of your husband, the name of your mother, the name of young man who calls on you, the name of your future husband, and the day, month and year of your marriage—how many children you have, whether you are married or single; whether you will be true to you and if he will marry you; if you have no sweetheart, she will tell you when you will have, and his name business and date of acquaintance. ALL YOUR FUTURE and in a dead trance. Mother's should know the success of their husbands and children, young ladies should know everything about their sweethearts or intended husbands. Do not tell your business until you know all, do not let silly religious scruples prevent your consulting. Madame is the only one in the world who is a future husband, with age and date of birth, calls you whether the one you love is true or false. There are some persons who believe that there is no truth to be gained from consulting a Medium, but such beliefs are contrary to the truth. It is only from the lack of discrimination that not everyone who placards himself or herself as a Medium can stand a t-test of what he or she claims. And a person of any enquiry that these advisers do not take the trouble to study human nature. They do not spend their thoughts for a moment with acquiring knowledge. That will have a tendency to make the pathway to the road of the business clear and devoid of obstacles. An amenable fact that persons will consider advice—in full knowledge of what they want to know, and yet as soon as they contempt to dispel their untimely endeavors to dispel their untimely knowledge to so hear if it will be rehearsed by the Medium. To get the secret out of a person who wants to be done, art used by many unprincipled Mediums, but hold of the hand and gain control of the mind, there by, is a matter of impossibility to most people. They can be done, and by consulting MRS. MARTH this seeming mystery becomes a realization. This subject has received no little attention by eminent men and even college professor. They are infringers in our midst with "oily tongues" perhaps, the gates of wisdom have not been closed to the entire profession. It takes a great deal of study to become a teacher and this is a continuous and uniting effort, the key to being parently unfathomable mysteries have been procured by MRS. MARTH for the benefit of humanity. By letter advice 1.00 hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All letters must contain stamps for answers. MRS. M. B. MARTH 346 W. 31st St., New York City THE NEGRO'S HOPE of advancement lies in his change of color. 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Base of measure—solid plate, 14 lines to an inlc. 272 lines in a column. b. social position 25 per cent aditional. No advertisement, printed on first page. Special notes on standing professio oil and business cards. Please a discount for long time and space. Reading notices 10 per line. Special notes on WR TE UPS. Entered at the postoffice at Indianapolis, Indiana, as seco. dels matter. All matter should be addressed to THE FREEMAN, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. @ORGE L. NOX, Publisher. $ ^{8} $ATURDAY, MAY 7, 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. BISHOP W. H. CHAMBERS, ALSO. The A. M. E. Zion General Conference is now holding its quadrennial sessions in St. Louis, where it will hold forth for a period of three weeks or more under the guidance of the senior bishop, J. W. Hood, D. D., LLD. Much important business will be transacted together with the making of two more bishops, as it is generally understood. The church has eight bishops, six in the South and two in the East; it is not represented in the West or Northwest. The church is growing in those directions, and there are those who feel that the conference at St. Louis can do no better thing than to throw strength to those new fields—the great Middle West especially—which promises to be the scene of the nation's greatest dramas, whether in church or other activities. As it is understood Rev. Dr. W. H. Chambers of Indianapolis is the only candidate from this section for Episcopal honors. Rev. Chambers is modest, unassuming and highly qualified for the very important post in the A. M. E. Zion church. Bishop Hood, in speaking of him in his book, One Hundred Years of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, says, "From his undaunted courage, boldness, energy and snap you would expect to find him a little assuming. Instead of this he is personally modest; so modest have we found him that we have had hard work to get from him the few historical facts we have been permitted to record." Again says Bishop Hood: "In our opinion no better, safer, nor more intelligent delegate has ever attended the General Conference. We should not fear to trust his judgment on the most important matters that the General Conference is called upon to consider." Such was the verdict of the senior bishop and recorded in his book, where men, as the rule, are very careful of what they say. From the advent of Dr. Chambers in the ministry he has been a pronounced success As a debt payer he has been a notable success. Many a church has he caught up while in the throes of financial dissolution, setting them upon the highway of success and financial permanence. He has been in Indianapolis for the last four years, where his administration have been such as to win the moral endorsement of all the thoughtful and observing citizens, and the careless as well, who also have reverence for the truly worthy. Indianapolis will feel honored by the elevation of Dr. W. H. Chambers to the Episcopacy of the A. M. E Zion church, and also in the event that he keeps episcopal residence right among us. We take the liberty to say that the church in Indiana, the North and West will be strengthened by his accession to the bench—a man whose age, that of middle life, education and honorable career together with a disposition to make and keep friends, along with a Christ spirit, as has been shown by his coming and going amid a discerning people. That church, all churches, we may say, stand in need of those that can weld to it by the force of personality that is enlivened by the light that does not fail, that of Jesus Christ, the world's greatest ensample. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER R. H. W. Leek, who was elected business manager of the A. M. E. Book Concern at the last General Conference, but who later on was asked to resign, created a scene at Chicago, lu the conference now in session, by insisting on reading a statement. Bishop Gaines declined to hear him. Leek, surrounded by friends, then rushed to the front of the platform and insisted on being heard. The incident caused a great uproar; it was several minutes before order could be restored by Bishop Gaines, who pounded his gavel vigorously. The delegates wanted to hear Leek; he was finally permitted to read his statement, which was to the effect that the bishops removed him illegally and that he did not resign; he asked to be reinstated. His petition was referred to a committee. The Phalanx Dime Saving Association is a new corporation by colored men. The concern is the outgrowth of a movement organized several years ago for saving and investing the surplus earnings of the colored people. It is officered by a set of men who are well known, most of whom are men of property. Mr. W. D. Collins is secretary. Judging by the experience of the investment company the Phalanx Dime Saving Association should prove a success. The Atlanta Constitution has it that Bishop H. M. Turner will be put in the field for Congress from the Fifth Georgia District. He would make things hum. He could then champion his own ten mile petition of names asking millions for conveying the colored people to Africa. Perhaps the bishop would cut that out. All of us would like to see it, Congressman Bishop H. M. Turner, D. D., LLD. He is worthy, able and one of the most distinguished men in American life. Rev. J. M. Townsend of the A. M. E. church, bishop, would be a fitting recognition of his eminent worth to that church. He has stood by the church as only few men have done. He created the missionary department and for years managed that work, sending church houses to Hayti and other places. All concede him all that is claimed for him. Why not include the bishopric? The Supreme Court has decided to decide adversely in the Virginia disfranchising cases; it is too bad. But why not fight it out at the bar of the people of the State of Virginia? They can render a decision that will be more effective and more binding than any rendered by the Supreme Court, not backed up by Gattling guns. A solid white delegation for Chicago has been selected by the "Lily White" Republicans of Louisiana. A delegation of "Black and Tans" is also expected, who will protest the regularity of the "Lily Whites." It is very apparent that the committee on credentials will have its hands full of business. Rev. W. F. Coleman, B. D., pastor of the First Baptist church of Raleigh, N. C., is spoken of as a young man of the first rank in the church. He was formerly of Selma, Ala., where he paid off an enormous debt of the church and added to the intellectual life of Selma University. Editor Kealing of the A. M. E. Church Review of Philadelphia passed through the city last week en route to Chicago to attend the A. M. E. General Conference. He says he is not for more bishops, but in the event it is decided to increase the bench he will vote for Dr. J. M. Townsend. Brother Zach Sweeney, preacher and politician, a white gentleman, who was a delegate to the State Republican Convention, says that something is wrong with either religion or politics when they won't mix. The man's a philosopher. E Bishop J. W. Gaines, at the opening of the A. M. E. Conference, in his prayer asked that President Roosevelt be preserved to the country for the next four years. The chorus of amens clearly proved that he was not alone. Nelson Crews has been appointed Police Clerk at Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Crews will be remembered in Indianaapolis for his speech at Tomlinson Hall; he is one of the best campaign orators in this country. A troubling of the bishopric waters is expected at the A. M E General Conference long enough to permit Rev. J. M. Townsend to step in. A note of discord: The Democrats of Rushville, Ind, won on the separate school issue in the municipal election held last Tuesday. The Palladium of Nashville, Tenn., prays: "God, send us a leader." Would he be recognized in the very auspicious event? The Lord will hear Bishop Gaines' prayer to send us Roosevelt again if the Republicans do their duty in November. By the decision of the Supreme Court we will still have Mr. James Lychehann. The result was worth the fight. Don't forget that the Negro Men's Business League meets in Indianapolis the last of August. Brother Leek of the A. M. E. Conference claimed the right to petition; he was sustained. Any form of idleness is disgraceful; any form of work is honorable.—B. T. Washington. Mr. Willie Bearst, it may as well be admitted, will be in the procession. The British Embassy is disappointed over the Lycheham decision, yes Bishops Townsend and Chambers may it be—gentlemen from Indiana. The Wave of Hatred. Editor Freeman—I have no doubt but what you have felt the pressure of the wave of hatred that is now going over our country made by Tilman and others. It may be that you know the object of that movement, yet I have seen no mention of it in the columns of The Freeman or any other of our race papers that reach our reading room. Nearly a year ago I called the attention of the leaders of our race to this campaign of hatred. I stated that it was the object of the South to make the Negro as unpopular as possible with the people of this country so that outrages and riots contemplated in connection with the coming presidential election would not effect the people North. The following plan was matured long ago to capture the States of Indiana, Illinois and New York by making the Negro so unpounish in these States, which constitute the balance of power to the Republican party, that at the proper time they could be kept from the polls, thus losing their votes. It is unfortunate that our leaders, whoever they are, and our newspapers are not commencing a campaign of education among the people of the North, who claim to be our friends. Our salvation, in the future, depends entirely upon public opinion as concerns us, and in order to obtain the confidence of the public, we need more men and women upon the platform, and with their pen, to join Mr. Washington in neutralizing the work of Messrs. Graves, Vardaman and others. I am sure we can never do this as long as our college graduates pepper the pulpit floors in the house of God, where able men who are devoting their lives and energy to better the race, are speaking and encouraging its uplifting. We must also take into account the fact that the courts in this country appear to be against us, and that it is useless to take a case before them as long as public opinion supports their decisions, that the money given in that direction should be used to mould public opinion in the interest of truth and justice. You gentlemen of the press should encourage your associates and the ministers of the gospel to advise our people to avoid all unequal contests, for in them we lose and reveal to the enemy our weakness, and they are thereby encouraged to continue the fight. The Cubans, in their campaign against the atrocities of Spain, had well equipped Juntas placed where they would create public sentiment in their favor. The Filipinos also had their Juntas where they could do the most good I see by the Associated Press that this feeling of hate against the race has reached your State in a new form, as shown by the transfer of a piece of property. It was stipulated in the deed that no part of it was to be rented or sold to a Negro, if so it was to revert to its original owner. Instead of manufactured outrages against our people decreasing you may expect them to increase between now and November. It therefore behooves us to be up and doing all that lies within our power to neutralize the evil influence that is at work against us. Helena, Mont. Every Lady Read This. Years ago when I was a sufferer, an old nurse told me of a wonderful cure for Leucorrhea, Displacement, Paintful 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 suffering sister who writes to it Free to every suffering sister who writes to it Free to have nothing to sell. This is a case of woman helping woman, I send it Free. Address Mrs. A. B, Hudnut, South Bend, Ind. 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No. 13241 BEIT KNOWN, That on the 21 day of April 1904 the above named plaintiff, by his attorneys, filed in the office of the clerk of the court of the state of Indiana, in the state of Indiana, in a complaint against named defendant Minnie C. Cator and the defendant also filed in said clerk's office the affidavit that said defendant *innie C. Cator* is not a resident of the state of Indiana and said defendant is a necessary party thereto and whereas said plaintiff having by endorsement complaint required said defendant to appear in court or demur thereto on the 22'd day of June, 1904. NOW, THEREFORE, By order of said concern, the last above named is hereby not notified of the case, and the emplaint against her and that unless she the appear and answer or demur thereto, at the calling of said cause on the 23rd day of June 1904, the court will be held in the name of said court, to be begun and held at the court house in the Indianapolis, on the 1st day of July, the said complaint and the matters and things that the alleged will be heard and determined in her absence. Wm. E. DAVIS, Clerk COLORED MEN WANTED Five intelligent, enterprising, reliable colored men wanted to make collections and act as agents. No cavassing. Liberal salary, commission, and traveling expenses to good steady and industrious men who will attend strictly to business. First-class references and cash security required. Positively no attention will be given to applicants who cannot comply with the cash security and other requirements. Mention this newspaper. 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THEREFORE, By order of said court, said defendant last above named is hereby notified of the filing and pendency of said complaint against the said court and that unless he appear and answer or demur the method of the calling of said cause on the 28th day of June 1994, the same being the 20th judicial day of the court of said court, to be begun and held at the court house in the city of Indianapolis, on the 1st Monday in June 1994 said complaint and the matters and things therein contained and all aged, will be heard and determined in his absence. WM. E. DAVIS, Olerk. WILLIS 536 Indiana Ave. 586 Indiana Ave. Phones 1178 1513 Canal St., NEW ORLEANS, LA Subject to decision of the Republican nom- inating convention. For Treasurer Fred C. Gardener Subject to decision of the Republican nom- inating convention. For Prosecuting Attorney Charles P. Benedict Subject to decision of the Republican nom- inating convention. For County Commissioner Albert B. 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NOTICE--Advertised letters will be held in The Freeman Post Office for FOUR WEEKS ONLY hereafter. LADIES LIST. Burford, Miss Hattie Morton, Clara Bacon, Robirda Prampin, Mrs Laura Black, Miss Leona Proctor, Miss Jessie Churchill, Miss Min'le Reeves, Miss S-die Davis, Miss Wille M Robinson, Pattie Gillman, Tennia L Stuart, Pattie Thomas, Pearl Thomas, Miss Jessie Jones, Mrs D B Thurman, Miss L P LaRhine, Eva C Woods, Miss Pearl Binford, Miss Hattie Bacon, Robirda Black, Miss Leona Davis, Miss Willie Davis, Miss Willie Gilliam, Miss Tena L Gemfear, Pearl Jones, Eva C Eva C Muris, Miss Emma 2 GENTLEMEN'S LIST. 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BACE PATTI TROTIOADURS, (Voeckel & Nolan) Baltimore, Md., Holliday-street Theatre, week of May 9. BILLY KERBANDS' Big Colored Mi'r strels.—Raee City, Md., week of May 9. P.G. Lowery 4-Paws & Sells' Bros' Circum- schenectady, N.Y., May 9; Troy, 10; Ala- ny. 11; Pt.ftsheld, Mass., 12; Springfield, 13; Woscester, 14. MALLOY BROS. & Brooks (Fenberg Stock, Co.)— Stranton, Pa., week of May 9. Billy Young has closed with the Reese Bros', Congo Concert Co., and will join Richard and Pringle's Georgias, for the summer to set as intertoc- cular. Joe Clark Jr. will have charge of Lum Simon's Park this season. Tom Logan celebrated hi; "steenth" birth- day Tuesday. His guests were C. C. Roth, Ford Lee and Prof. Barber. The Armstrong Brothers.—The celebrated Colored magicians, are playing return engagements in Jacksonville, Fl. to packed business this week. They close the season, at Charleston, South Carolina, May 10th to take a much needed rest having been on this tour running continuous for two years. At St. Louis they will put one of the strongest original magical acts ever attempted by colored artists. They like all other popular Negro performers read The Freeman every week, and can't do without it. Regards to the profession. "I Was Summertime In Dixie Land." At present the biggest "Song Hit" in this country, was written by Edwin Kendall, and is being sung nightly in the principal Theatres and Music Halls in this Country. It is such a great "hit" the predictions are that a million copies of this song will be sold during 1904. that she loved me and I'd won her heart and hand, Upon receipt of 25 cents in postage stamps, a copy of this beautiful song will be mailed to any address in the United States by the Theatrical Music Supply Co. No. 46 West 28th street, New York. Baynard & Whitney's famous Trou- badours opened in Parkesburg, Pa., May 30 with twenty people. The com- pany will produce the following shows during the week: Monday, Minstrelay THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER QUITE ORDINARY! Editor Indianapolis Freeman seventh Dear Sir: My brought for- mers and musicians, I brought two hundred and sixteen appl- lications which is another evidence of the beneficial influence of The Freeman as an advertising medium. I feel duly grateful for the as- sistance thus derived, and shall ever regard your paper a factor all along the various lines. Yours truly, TOM LOGAN, Mgr. Ninaweb Park Theatre, Address: 1001 W. Walnut St. LOUISVILLE, KY. and Vandeville; Tuesday, Musical Comedy in Sunny Africa; Wesnesday, Uncle Tom's Cabin Comedy Version; Thursday, the Colored Artistocrat, musical comedy; Friday, Hodge and Hodge, farce comedy; Saturday, The Jolly Tramp, musical comedy; Sunday, Sacred Concert. We had the pleasure of entertaining P. G. Lowery, leader of Forepaugh & Sell's band, and other members of his famous band of musicians and singers at our city residence, and had a truly enjoyable time. Mr. Lowery is one of a few of our musicians and performers who is great, and can stand being called great without an enlargement of the cranium. His band, or which he is the particular star, is greater this season than ever before, and is easily the principal feature of the show. The Holden Stock Company begins its annual spring engagement at the Park next Monday. It will play at this theatre for five weeks, the longest period it has ever spent here, and during that time will revive a number of famous plays, starting Monday afternoon with Joseph Arthur's comedy drama of life in Rising Sun, Ind., "Blue Jeans." The company comes in its old-time strength, there being no changes in the forces from last year. John A. Preston continues as the leading man and in "Blue Jeans" takes the part of Perry Bascom, the old candidate for congress. Miss Bernice Howard, a strong favorite with Park patrons, will again head the feminine contingency and in the first play will impersonate June, the walt of the poor house, who is best remembered by her famous love scene in the old apple orchard, where the blossoms snow upon her and her suitor. The company will strengthen the saw mill scene, where one lover tries to slay another and a feature will be the brass band, the Rising Sun Roarers. The company will put on a fresh play each week—some week two of them—and the productions will be replete with scenic effects and other equipment. Louisville, Ky., notes.—Manager Roth of the Blue Ribbon Theatre, has remodeled and otherwise improved his place, and the following may be seen on the bill: Ford Lee, Will Martin, Nettie and Lovett Taylor, Zerelda Green, John Williams, Ella Hoke, Lillie Greer, Bob Clark, Ed Kent, Bucstown Bob, and Prof. John Barber. Steve Brecken ridge joins Dr. Whitman's medicine show this season. Ike Early (comedian) is "ad lib." Will Able is in town. Tom Logan has set May 12th as the date for the Ninaweb Park Theatre Co. Simon Dunmore the promoter of plantation shows is on the sick list. The Smalls, (Charlie and Nellie) were at the Avenue Theatre last week. James H. Berry. Tom Logan and Miss Sarah Dunn were engaged as special features to strengthen an "Ofay" show Thursday night at Jeffersonville Ind. Jones and Raymond musical artists, passed through this city Tuesday en route to Cincinnati. Billy and Estella Johnson will be here next week. Tom Logan sends regards to J. J. Helton, C. F. Alexander, Desdunes and Harris. D. Ireland Thomas, Buddle Glenn, Louis Love, and the stock companies of Fernandina, Tampa, Jacksonville and Birmingham. Miss Emma Thompson has gone to Philadelphia to join the P. G. Lowery show. Notes of the Bush's Ragtime Opera Co.—We are still hitting them hard in our latest production the "Chef is of Cooksville" and making good at every performance and nothing but the highest praise is heard on all sides by the public especially the singing in the open- Managers Wants New Acts and the Public Demands Them. LUDELL I am ever destruous to call especial attention to Mrs. Price, whose marvelous rich contralto voice has been pronounced "Phenomenal" by the leading music critics everywhere. ing chorus introducing "The Chef is of Cooksville," and also in the Chef's Reception. We will open up at the Lincoln Park, on the 15th of May. This Park is built especially for the colored people with all convenience necessary for summer attractions with a commodious stage and appliances. Clarance Bush the principal comedian is getting three and four encores nightly singing "Don't Never Do Nothing For Nobody Dat Does Nothing For You," and Anatole Pierre is singing "I Aln't Got No Time." The Olympic Quartette is going good nightly with their refined selections. Mr. John Gayle our principal tenor, is hitting them hard singing "In The Valley Where The Blue Birds Slog. Miss Emma Thornton and Lella Chapman our principle soubrettes, are getting their's. Our musical director, Albert Carroll sends regards to Russell & Price. Tom Logan, John Dennis, John Mason, Virgel De Oro, and Anatole Pierre send regards to Bobby Kemp and McAllen. J. Turner Wall writes that he is meeting with great success over the crystal circuit and is indored by both public and press in Denver, Colo., at the Crystal Theatre he received many praises, it is publicly known that he has an extra strong voice, which enables him to render the many funny songs and sayings with ease. Mr. Wall also says he met the Richard & Pringle show in Denver, they open there Sunday April 10th for one week. He got to see the last half of the show which was, far above the average of minstrels Mr. Kraton is a wonder in his marvelous hoop act, also is Clarence Powell, and to conclude he says without a doubt that S. H. Dudley is an exceptionally clever comedian, the rest of the show he was too late to see. He also new Billy Young in Denver, who is looking as well as ever. Mr. Wall says that as soon as he is through with the circuit which will be eight more weeks, he will go direct to New York, and arrange to produce "Queen Dora" in her new and wonderful novelty dance for the coming season. Mr. Wall is arranging with the great Western Printing Company, to star Queen Dora in an oriental drama the revised production of "She" in 1905 and 1906 paper is now being designed for same, best has to be made, Queen Dora is still resting in Montana. Notes from Deconnair Bros., Big Colored Southern Minstrels.—Everything is running O. K., and the ghost is walking every Wednesday at 12 o'clock. Jas. J. Helton our leading man is knocking them out with his monologue every night and cannot answer all of his encores. He would like to hear from Tom Logan. Gabe Holt is doing his part with the show taking two and three encores each night. W. B. Jones our great coon and ballad songster is a bright light with the company. Kid Van Owens, singing comedian and ventriloquist is making good all time. A. Kimble, our leader brass band, says "Hello" to the boys of the New Orleans minstrels and says "I am enjoying good old summer time." W. Smith is on the sick list this week. E. J. Elliott, is an all round man with the show. Our big three song and dance actors. J. Hunter, F. Warrent and E. J. Elliott and H. Collins, our trombone soloist, send "Hello" to all the boys. F. Strong is leader of the quartette. Veriix is writing some new music for the band. We have two white managers Messrs. L. and F. Ducournain and they are white gentlemen for true. We don't wish to deal with any better managers. Knocking don't go with them but your talent will. Mrs. James J. Helton will leave New Orleans, La., to visit her sister at Convent, La., next week. Mr. Helton, the Louisiana Blossom sends regards to Bonecase and Locust and would like to hear from them. ```markdown ``` Here is one of the best for you All ere We Are "THE CAROLINA VOLUNTEERS" ANDED out by us the 2 JOLLY PRICES "Royal Entertainers" Twenty two minutes that is good, crazy and funny, will make the deat, dumb and blind laugh and scream. We are useful and can work any place. I worked 1000 as principle comedian with Nashville Students Comedy Company and made more than good so they say. First season doing this act but not first season on earth. Thieves beware—copyrighted thats all. NOTICE TO MANAGERS This is one of the strongest talking and singing acts before the public; second to none. A "head line" for any bill: Funny Comedy and Sweet Singing, big hit for ladies, children and everybody. "'Nongh said." We invite offers from all first-class managers of white and colored companies for next season, and all time after May 30th. Address General Delivery, Westside, Saginaw, Mich., until May 30th; after that time address The Freeman. P. S.—Will accept vandeville engagements also. Regards to all friends, W. Sesmore, G. Winn, S. Turner Walls write. SNAP SHOTS OF W. S. CLEVELAND W. S. Cleveland, a Chicago theater manager, and once the Napoleon of minstrelsy—if calling himself after a greater man counts for anything—has, after all, turned out to be quite an interesting figure in the arena of the amusement world. When Mr. Cleveland was dethroned from minstrelsy and his road companies had all gone to pieces for want of funds, actors and other supernumeraries, everybody thought that Cleveland's name was "mud." But, as muddy as it was in minstrelsy, Bill Cleveland has again emerged out of the nire into the muddle of the managerial muddle Good for him! We must applaud his pluck and say as men always say in such cases, "he's just lucky that's all." But luck isn't all; if luck is more than executive ability then the whole world is unlucky. During my short service in W. 8. Cleveland's big double black and white company, I was a great observer of his peculiar mannerisms, and very often used to remark to Clarence Powell, my former protege and friend, about Mr. Cleveland's peculiarities. Just a few snap shots, if you have a little time to waste, and you may see some funny little puns from a cheap little camera pictured in printer's ink. Perhaps the best reason why Mr. Cleveland did not fare well in minstrelsy was because of his inability to agree with performers, and especially on salary matters. I remember one day giving Mr. Cleveland some "sass." This is a snap shot. It was a dispute over my contract. I had scratched out restrictions, and the Napoleon didn't like it. Clarence Powell, my big young green protector, was along, in the party of three, including our brave manager and myself. Mr. Cleveland while walking along with us rubbed up against me and said, "Do you have the audacity to scratch my contract up like that and talk to a man like me like that?" I replied "yes" on the strength of Powell's big stature, and if Powell had not been there I would have said "yes" just the same and then took chances. Here is another interesting picture When Mr. Cleveland goes to examine a contract or to read a telegram or important letter he first turns his right foot, which is a club foot, into a point which meets his left straight foot toe to toe, making an acute angle. So much for his feet. Then he throws his head over to the right and examines the papers. Here is another snap: J. Ed. Dickens, a white bass singer, who is now dead, once caused all the white singers to revolt after hearing me rehearse a new song for the first part. It was a song entitled: "Tell Me You Love Me Still; Whisper Is Low," by William Windom and Samuel Speck. The song was very tuneful and I wanted to get it on in the worse way as Mr. Henry J. Wehman, song and book publisher, now deceased, was paying me for singing his songs and advertising me in his song books. But Mr. Cleveland had no power to put on the song, and gave as an excuse that my quartette chorus, which I had rehearsed continually, was not in tune—so the song never went on. Another feature that amused me much was a big colored comedian whose name was Simon Woolridge. He hailed from Wilmington, Del., and was a blame nice fellow too. He was a big man like Mr. Cleveland, and every time he desired a conference with his manager, he would walk up and talk right in Mr. Cleveland's face and almost walk over him. One day as Woolridge was approaching Mr. Cleveland, Cleveland exclaimed from a distance: "Now, Simon Woolridge, what have I done to and singing acts before the public; second janny Comedy and Sweet Singing, big hit longh said." managers of white and colored companies 50th. Westside, Saginaw, Mich., at time address The Freeman. elements also. Regards to all friends, write. WAN New Orleans Four Trombone players (slide); Four Con- Band on the road—long season. Don't GEO. W. Bartlesville, Ind Ter., Tulsa, " " WANTED New Orleans Minstrels Four Trombone players (slide); Four Cornets for the largest colored Minstrel Band on the road—long season. Don't wait to write but wire Bartlesville, Ind Ter., May 9 Tulsa, " " " 10 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 51 INDIANAPOLIS. you that you keep running after me all the time?" Clarence Powell and I, who were looking on at the time, thought we would die with laughter. This dose of Clevelandism cured Woolridge forever after. Mr. Cleveland has a whining way in his speech like a child that has been fondled by its mother and badly spoilt in the bargain. William Henry Rice, a white star female impersonator in the company, was always Mr. Cleveland's comforter. I used to often derive much pleasure to myself by standing three yards away, unconcerned, listening to Cleveland relating his woes to Rice. Mr. Rice was an actor who appeared in his own afterpiece entitled "Black Trilby," supported by colored belles and beans. The farce was a holy show, but greatly pleased the audiences. Another amusing feature about Mr. Cleveland was the favoritism he showed toward Dan Palmer, a middle-aged comedian, whose talent was limited and of the very oldest school. Cleveland looked upon Palmer as a sort of mascot I could never account for this, and that is why it amused me so. Palmer's stage act was always short and mildly sweet, and whatever reception he got was not lasting. George Titchenor, whose agility as a dancer was always a hit, like myself, could never understand Mr. Cleveland's special liking for some of his figurehead performers. These are only a few of the many snap shots I have taken of Mr. Cleveland's minstrel management. His poetic history reads: But now he's a manager once more! Notes from P. G. Lowery's Vaudeville Co., with 4 Paw & Sells Circus — P. G. Lowery and his famous band of colored musicians coupled with male and female comedians, and singers and the famous Carter trio opened in Philadelphia Monday April 18th to large business with an excellent program bidding fare to excel their program of any season. Prof Lowery's work with the show has always been of a high standard and needs very little comment as to excellency. Prof. Lowery & Co., while in the city has been highly enter- --- EDWARD "FUNNY? well, I should say so!" Presenting nothing but the cream of comedy, original, high-class, up-to-date jokes and coon shouts always receiving laughing ovations. Wardrobe A1 off and on stage. UNITED as Minstrels nets for the largest colored Minstrel wait to write but wire W. QUINE, Manager May 9 " 10 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 5' INDIANAPOLIS. COMING, SOON TO YOUR CITY A Rabbit's Foot Comedy The only genuine Negro show on the road owned and managed by Negroes exclusive. See the biggest free street parade traveling. P. S.-Can always place Good performers and musicians both male and female. PAT CHAPPELL, Owner and Mgr. as per route. NEW YORK CLIPPER IS THE GREATEST THEATRICAL SHOW PAPER IN THE WORLD. $4.00 Per Year. Single Copy, 10 Cts. ISSUED WEEKLY. SAMPLE COPY FREE. FRANK QUEEN PUB. CO. (Ltd), ALBERT J. BORIE, PUBLISHERS. MAMORG 47 W. 23TH ST. NEW YORK tained by Whitney & Barnard of Dales Troubadours. The roster is as follows: P. G. Lowery, Band Master; George MoDade, Leader of orchestra; Tom May, Cornet; Henry MoDade, Trombone; Pearl Moppin, Trombone; J. L. Jones, Alto; Robert Grant, Alto; George B. Hill, Clarenet; Sam Elliott snare drum; Johnnie Carson, Bass Drum. Singers—Arthur Willmore, singing with great success, "It Ain't No Disgrace to Run If You Are Scared." Arthur Wollige is making a hit with "Any Rags" and "Please Don't Help that Bear. The Carter Trio; Lewis- Mim & Mack are making a hit with, "Who Flung The Chicken Feathers Around My Door. Mis Emma Thompson the popular coon shoucher is making hit with "A Coon's Trade Mark" and Sallie Lee is singing with great success "Pretty Little Diana Jones. Henry Lee the old reliable colored candy butcher is at his post, and as happy as ever. Lewis Anderson is head waiter in the big dining room, and Mr. Bell still holds his position as head cook. Porters Johnny Steward. Earnie Jones, Charlie Powell, Wm. Bird and Robert Henry. Negrees at the World's Fair-Information Bureau For All. Thousands of our people will visit St. Louis during the Fair. For their convenience an association of the best homes and hotels have been arranged for through an Information Bureau. Call; we are prepared to locate you in a pleasant home or hotel at a moment's notice. Write us; send stamp for replv. Address H. S. Ferguson. manager 1923 Market street (opposite Union Station), St. Louis, Mo. When a million it would Will have be table Co great m Surely discount have so Lydia surely h If the would ham. S She can speak for Address AFFAIRS OF STATE DURING THE CLOSING DAYS. THINGS THAT HAVE BEEN DONE A] Word to the Wise-In the Social World-Literaries and Their Workings-Coming Events. Washington, D. C., Special.—Turre were stormy scenes in the House of Representatives during the closing days of Congress. This was caused by partisan sparring for advantage of position in making issues for the coming campaign. Claude Kitchin, of the Wilmington, N. C., riot notorily, took it upon himself to assail President Roosevelt, and to make unfavorable comment on his administration as compared to the administration of his predecessor, William McKinley. He said in substance that President McKinley was the best friend that the South had in the White House since the war of the rebellion; that he sympathized with the southern white people and did all in his power to give them their proper position as the master class in the South, "while President Roosevelt," said he, "has written a book in which he says that the bestly instinct is the most prominent thing in the southern white man." This speech was made by Mr. Kitchin evidently to discredit President Roosevelt as the standard bearer of the Republican party in the coming contest. The fight on the president by such southerners as Claude Kitchin and others of his type should cause every northern colored voter to rally around the standard of Mr. Roosevelt. Mr. Kitchin was answered by Col. Pete Hepburn, of Iowa, in a speech that flayed the North Carolinian and "hung up his skin in a cave to dry." Last week Hon. W. Bourke Cockran, the Tammany orator in the House of Representatives, also got on the war-path and came near running amuck, when he was hauled in by Hon. John Dalzell, of Pennsylvania. The Best is always the Cheapest! 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 "Money back if not satisfied." They are guaranteed to cure Dandruff, Itching of the Scalp, Eczema, 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, which scientifically and carefully prepared for the proper treatment of the Scalp and Hair. After a treatment with our 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 Agents or we will send them to any address by mail on receipt of price in Registered Letter, P. O. Money Order or Postage Stamp. SPECIAL OFFER. 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One day she is wretched and utterly miserable; in a day or two she is better and laughs at her fears, thinking there is nothing much the matter after all; but before night the deadly backache reappears, the limbs tremble, the lips twitch — it seems as though all the imps of Satan were clutching her vitals, she "goes to pieces" and is flat on her back. No woman ought to arrive at this terrible state of misery, because these symptoms are a sure indication of womb diseases, and backache is merely a symptom of more serious trouble. Women should remember that an almost infallible cure for all female ills, such as irregularity of periods, which cause weak stomach, sick headache, etc., displacements and inflammation of the womb, or any of the multitudes of ill nesses which beset the female organism may be found in Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. When a medicine has been successful in more than a million cases, why should you say, "I do not believe it would help me"? Will not the volumes of letters from women who have been made strong by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound convince others of the virtues of this great medicine? Surely you cannot wish to remain weak and sick and discouraged, exhausted with each day's work. If you have some derangement of the feminine organism try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It will surely help you. GET ADVICE AND HELP FREE. If there is anything in your case about which you would like special advice, write freely to Mrs. Pinkham. She will hold your letter in strict confidence. She can surely help you, for no person in America can speak from a wider experience in treating female ills. Address is Lynn, Mass.; her advice is free and helpful. In reviewing the work done by Congress since it convened in extraordinary session last November, the measures to its credit are those suggested, formulated and urged to enactment by President Roosevelt. The credit for the Panama canal, the greatest achievement of the present session, is due to the master hand of Theodore Roosevelt. The measures for the relief of Cuba are also due to President Roosevelt. Congress has done nothing for the advancement of the Negro, nor for the protection of his rights, and it is understood that members high up in the councils of the Republican party have urged the president, time and again, to drop the Negro question and to cease advocating his cause; but the president stands resolute and as firm as the rock of Gibraltar. He wants to do what is right and he wants righteousness to prevail. "Let us stand by Theodore Roosevelt," should be the cry and watchword of every colored voter in the coming campaign. President Roosevelt will not be a weight to the party but will be the element that will give to it buoyancy and aggressiveness in the impending crisis. The Old Dominion electric line of Virginia is applying to Congress for a charter to run its cars through the streets of Washington. This line carries jim crow cars, and the colored people of the District, under the leadership of Mr. Daniel Murray have taken pains to have the House and Senate committees on the District of Columbia, before whom the matter has been referred for consideration, insert in the character a provision prohibiting the separation of passengers on account of race or color in the District. In all probability the matter will go over to the next session. An honor which the French Ministry bestows only upon books which are considered as having some great educational value for public school children and for library readers has been bestowed upon Booker T. Washington's "Up From Slavery." A certain number of copies in French of this work have been subscribed for by the French Minister of Public Instruction. With the national convention only two months away the Republicans in the District of Columbia are still at sea BACKACHE over the election of delegates. There are several factions contending for the mastery. It is said that on Tuesday next a ticket composed of one white and one colored man will be placed in the field and that said ticket will be a sure winner. This will be the Reyburn-Cook combination, in which the principal characters will be Dr. Robert Reyburn, an old time white Republican, and Hon. John F. Cook, former collector of taxes for the District of Columbia. These men represent the substantial element in District politics, and are strong supporters of President Roosevelt. The meeting of the Bethel Literary Association was addressed at Lincoln Temple Church on Tuesday evening by Mrs. Coralie F. Cook, of Howard University. Mr. Charles W. Chesnutt, of Cleveland, O., has been announced as the speaker of the evening on Tuesday, May 10. Lectures before the high school were delivered last week by Rev. W. V. Tunnell and Mrs. R. E. Lawson. Mrs. Lawson will leave the city in a few days for Lynchburg, Va. Mr. James F. Lawson, of the Howard Medical school, left Washington for Rochester, N. Y., on Saturday evening last, to be away during the summer. Social functions in store are a reverbal by Melville Charleston, organist of New York, and Madame Estella P Clough, prima donna soprano, of Worcester, Mass, to be held at the Israel C. M. E. Church on May 4, under the direction of Mr. Walter B. Hayson; an entertainment to be given by the Independent Order of St. Luke May 6 at True Reformer's hall, and on the same date, at Odd Fellow's hall, a reception to be held by the Aurora Culture Club. Last week, at Odd Fellow's hall, the Teacher's Annuity Association conducted a bazaar, which was addressed on separate evenings by Hon. John F. Cook, Dr. W. b. Montgomery and Mrs. Maggte L. Walker, president. EDWARD H LAWSON. National Republican Afro-American Council Says Organize-Objects and Plan of Organization. At the meeting of the Sub-Committee of the Executive Committee of the National Afro-American Council, held in Washington, D. C., December 10, 1908, it was decided to strike out the Nonpartisan clause in the Constitution and to work in harmony with the Republican party: FIRST: Because we are forced to the conclusion that if we are to retain our civil and political rights it will be through partisan action on our part. The Jim Crow car, the disfranchise law, the convict lease system, and other discriminatory laws are the result of Democratic legislation; hence we have nothing to hope for from that party. | SECOND: It is our bounden duty to do all in our power to secure the nomination and election of President Roosevelt to succeed himself His noble stand for justice to all men regardless of race, color or previous condition of servitude, and manly utterances in favor of an open door of opportunity. for the black man, which has done so much to create favorable public opinion for the Afro-American people, has placed us under a lasting obligation to him. MISS PEARL ACKERS. It therefore becomes the duty of every Afro-American to assist in organizing Republican Councils in every city, town and village in the Nation. There ought to be a thousand Councils organized by the 21st of June, 1904, the date of the meeting of the National Republican Committee. We have splendid opportunity to favorably impress the National Republican Committee which can only be done by going before it backed by a mighty organization. Properly organized we can secure what we desire; unorganized our cause is almost helpless. PLAN OF ORGANIZATION. Our plan of organization is as follows: Any person who has sufficient interest in the matter can send invitations to leading Afro-American citizens who are interested in the amelioration of the condition of our race, and the nomination and election of President Roosevelt to succeed himself, and the success of the Republican party can meet in some private house, according to the number invited. If as many as ten assemble and are willing to subscribe to the objects mentioned above they can be organized by the election of the following officers: President, Vice President, Secretary, Asst. Secretary, Treasurer, Chaplain, Sergeant at Arms, and an Executive Committee consisting of five members. Each club or organization is entitled to representation in the annual convention by the payment of $5 for each delegate entitled to one vote. Clubs already organized can join the National body by making application, with list of officers enclosed. to A. B $ ^{8} $ Cosey, National Organizer, 828 Broad street, Newark, N. J. W. H. STEWARD, Acting President. Louisville, Ky. ALEXANDER WALTERS Chair. Executive Com. 28 Oak street, Jersey City, N. J. C. F. ADAMS Secretary. 934 S. St., N. W., Washington, D. C. F. L. McGHEE, Financial Secretary. St. Paul, Minn. JOHN W. THOMPSON, Treasurer. Box 493, Rorchester, New York. A. B. COSEY, National Organizer. Newark, N. J ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Booker T. Washington, Ala.; J. E. Bruce, New York; Judson W. Lyone, Ga.; Charles W. Anderson, New York; Benri Herbert, New Jersey; J. C. Napten, Tenn.; S. L. Corrothers, D. C.; Edward Morris, Ill; T. T. Fortune, N J.; W. F. Farmer, Mo; J. C. Dancy, N C; P. B. S. Pinchback, D. C.; Judge R. H. Terrell, D. 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Johnson, editor the Christian Recorder, vs. the Pullman Company for refusing him the accommodations, facilities and privileges that the company supplies to the public. The case was tried to the court and a jury, and the jury returned a verdict for the highest amount the plaintiff could recover. The Hon. Kirk a welcome of exceeding warmth Washington a welcome to who have already referred in these cases was given, and now in Chicago been hailed by his own, in a creditable alike to them and whom they honored. The effort coterie of self-important men to the impression that the great hustle the Negro people is not in accord with the work being done at Tuskegee been exploded in every one of the tiers set forth by them as hotbeds volt. It is a truism long ago that "all of the people cannot be all of the time," and we believe Mr. Washington has done a wise A Systematic Course in Letter Writing Conducted by W. Forrest Cozart. Business letters are of two kinds, official and private. There is no substantial difference between them. There is no difference in the heading. The address in both are the same, contains the title of the person addressed and their address or place of business. The salutation of the official letter is more formal, and so are the opening of the body of the letter and the conclusion, as: Hon. John Hay, Secretary of State, Washington, D. C.: Sir: I have the honor to inform you, etc. The vast majority of letters which are written are private business letters. The address (if there is no title) is Mr. H. Y. Arnett, or H. Y. Arnett, Esg, but never use both Mr. and Esg, at the same time. A firm is addressed "Messrs. Davis, Martin & Co." When addressing a corporation "New York Central R. R. Co." "Dear Sir" is always a proper salutation when addressing a man, and "Dear Sirs" or "Gentlemen" when a firm (male) or corporation is addressed. Official and business must be confined strictly to the business in hand. A married woman must be addressed by the Christian name or the initials of her husband. In many cases the title of the husband may be used. If a widow she should be addressed by her own Christian name. Mrs. or Madame should always precede. The salutation is "Dear Madame." The salutation in business letters to an unmarried woman is "Miss Harrier Giles" or simply "Miss Giles." Austin, Texas, is greatly in need of persons in the profession. A doctor, dentist and jewelist are among those most needed, it is said. ... The Richmond (Va.) Stemmery of the American Tobacco Company employs one thousand Negroes. The management says that there is no other help like them in this department. ... For the first time in the history of the high school at Newcastle, Ind, there will be two colored girls in the graduating class this year. The class is larger than for fifteen years. ... The T. C Williams Tobacco Company, Richmond, Va, employs almost exclusive colored laborers, who take up the work from the stage that requires very little skill up to the finishing point, where it requires skill and experience. ... Rev. E J. Simpson of Providerce has issued a book entitled the 'Unique Convention," which the writer hopes may have some influence in favor of humanity and against the barbarism. It is well arranged and presents a very impressive idea --- The 'United States patent office was able to identify, in 1900, through correspondence with patent attorneys 357 patents issued to Negroes. Probably as many more existed which could not be identified, inasmuch as the color or race of the patentee does not enter into the application. --- R. R. Taylor, instructor in mechanical and architectural drawing at the Tuskegee Institute, and the architect of the numerous buildings of that institution, is probably the best equipped in training and experience of any Negro architect in the United States. He graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology several years ago. The buildings for the Tuskegee school range in value from $50,000 downward. A chapel, seating 2000 persons, and a Carnegie library are his best desi --- Replying to an appeal from the Western Negro Press Association for the Holy See's good offices in securing better treatment for Afro-Americans, the Pope has written, through Cardinal Merry del Val, his secretary of state, to Editor Nick Chiles of the Topeka Plaindealer, expressing his pleasure at the opportunity to do anything in his power for the colored race. "While frankly admitting that orime may often be committed by members of the Negro race," says the cardinal, "his holiness advocates for them the justice granted other men by the laws of the land and a treatment in keeping with the tenets of Christianity. "I am confident that these sentiments WAITER'S S A Systematic Course in Letter W Forrest Coz Lesson IX. BUSINESS LETTER Business letters are of two kinds, official a tial difference between them. There is no d address in both are the same, contains the title address or place of business. The salutation of the official letter is more the body of the letter and the conclusion, as : Hon. John Hay, Secretary of State, Washington Lesson IX. Sir: I have the honor to inform you, etc. The vast majority of letters which are w The address (if there is no title) is Mr. H. Y. never use both Mr. and Eq. at the same Davis, Martin & Co." When addressing a con Co." "Dear Sir" is always a proper salute "Dear Sirs" or "Gentlemen" when a firm Official and business must be confined strictly A married woman must be addressed by the her husband. In many cases the title of the she should be addressed by her own Christian always precede. The salutation is 'Dear Mad letters to an unmarried woman is "Miss Harri HOW SHALL WE ESCAPE? A New Form of Indignities and Inconveniences Heaped Upon the Race. The woman of our race, our mothers, wives sisters and daughters are preparing to go to the meeting of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs St Louis, and that they may escape the indignities of the jim crow cars are casting about for means whereby they may engage special Pullman cars at an extra charge and expense, and even in this many will be inconvenienced, and are held by she vast majority of the American people, and by those responsible for the custody of the principles underlying the American constitution." According to the United States census of 1890 the distribution of bread-winning Afro Americans was in the following occupation: Agriculture, fishing and mining, 1,757,403 or 57 per cent; domestic and personal service, 963,080 or 31 per cent; manufacturing and mechanical industries, 172,970 or 6 per cent; trade and transportation, 145,717 or 5 per cent; professional service, 33,994 or 1 per cent. Taking the 6 per cent of wage earners found in manufacturing and mechanical industries, we find them, according to the same census, distributed as follows, omitting those occupations containing less than one thousand: Carpenters, 22,318; barbers, 17,480; saw mill hands, 17,230; miners, 15,809; tobacco factory emplores, 15,004; blacksmiths, 10,762; brickmakers, 10,522; masons, 9,647; engineers and firemen, 7,662; dressmakers, 7,479; iron and steel workers, 5,790; shoemakers, 5,065; mill and factory operatives, 5,050; painters, 4,396; plasterers, 4,006; quarryers, 3,198; coopers, 2,648; butchers, 2,510; wood-workers, 1,375; tailors, 1,280; stone cutters, 1,279; letter carriers, 1,099. --- Because of an experiment of Dr. J. W. Hill, one of the leading physicians and surgeons of Indiana, in preventing infants born of Negro parents from reverting back to the old type of Negro race. the attention of the scientific world will be fixed on South Bend, Ind, during the next few months. All arrangements have been completed for Dr. Hill's solution of the color scheme of the human race. An expectant mother has consented to act as patient and the colored woman will enter the hospital as soon as rooms are finished in a manner necessary for the scientific event. According to Dr. Hill, a Negro's skin is more sensitive than that of any other human being, and for that reason more pligment is thrown out to protect him from the climatic conditions under which his forefathers were born, especially the intense heat of the tropics. By preventing such action of the pligment Dr. Hill believes a child of Negro parents, which is generally born white, turning darker under the sun's rays, will become even whiter than the caucasian race. He follows the idea of Dr. Finsen, the Norwegian scientist, who found by putting a chameleon under violet light rays that its pligment is not of such, marked an extent as under ordinary white rays. For this reason red light will be employed in making the experiment, as its rays have a subduing effect and are not rays that irritate and prevent pigmentation. SCHOOL. After Writing Conducted by W. Cozart. LETTERS. Official and private. There is no substan- no difference in the heading. The adde title of the person addressed and their is more formal, and so are the opening of it, as: Washington, D. C.: on, etc. are written are private business letters. H. Y. Arnett, or H. Y. Arnett, Eq., but same time. A firm is addressed "Messrs. a corporation "New York Central R. R. salutation when addressing a man, and firm (male) or corporation is addressed. priotely to the business in hand. by the Christian name or the initials of or the husband may be used. If a widow Christian name, Mrs. or Madame should ar Madame." The salutation in business Harriet Giles" or simply "Miss Giles." not a few will not be fortunate enough to thus secure the comforts afforded by the Pullman Company, and, above all, escape from the jim crow cars. All honor to these brave women for their foresight, undantedness and courage too, but what a shame that they are compelled to resort to these means in order to have decent accommodation on a public carrier, the women of no other race will be thus compelled to do. And double deep the shame that their being denied the accommodations facilities and privileges furnished and supplied by the Pullman Company to all others who apply is chargeable to the man of our race because of their negligence. To provide against just this condition, for eight months we have been spending efforts to collect funds to test the right of the Pullman Company to refuse such accommodations All recall the case of Rev. H. T. Johnson, editor the Christian Recorder, vs. the Pullman Company for refusing him the accommodations, facilities and privileges that the company supplies to the public. The case was tried to the court and a jury, and the jury returned a verdict for the highest amount the plaintiff could recover. The Hon Kirkpatric, who tried the case, set aside the verdict and gave judgment for the company, notwithstanding the verdict, on the ground that the company had the right to deny persons the accommodations of thier cars soley because of their color, and there was no law, neither statutory nor common that forbade them denying such right. Steps were at once taken to carry the case to the supreme court of the United States. We took the grounds that unless the ruling was reversed the company would enforce a rule, at least throughout the border and southern states, refusing its accommodations to persons of color. The first money for the cases was raised at a service held at St. Peter Claver's church, a Catholic church at St. Paul, Minn. With this printed matter was gotten out setting forth in full the case and the purpose to which the money was expended. Broadcast the matter was distributed and race papers were urged to publish the appeal for funds; ministers petitioned to ask contributions of their churches; individuals importuned and associations and societies visited and contributions solicited of them, and all were requested to send in the names of persons who might contribute. The receipts have not covered the expenses involved and had it not been for the National Afro-American Counsel taking the money out of its reserve fund the appeal would have had to be abandoned. And even now there is a serious want for funds to prosecute the appeal to final determination. What now will the race do? The company is enforcing such a rule. Bishops of our churches and our women are forced into the jim crow car, there to be subjected to all the indignities common to the coarser classes of both races. Will we now contribute the necessary money? Surely the conditions make the duty urgent and imperative. Longer delay but brings more hindrances and to make success more difficult to obtain. For myself I still have the faith that a response will be had and so appeal again that those who will to send what sum they can. A dollar is asked of every one, but credit will be given for any amount. A much less sum would be sufficient if all would contribute, but we must provide against a large number failing. Perhaps I should, though I think too I should not, some friends of mine and of the race, Catholic Priests, have extended me an invitation to come into their parishioners and receive contributions to the fund. My mind is funds should come wholly from the race, but the cause is that of right between man and man, and all men have to do with such a cause. This emphasizes, in my mind the thought that the pastors of our churches should do as much. We are glad to furnish all information wanted, and quite pleased to receive the names and addresses of persons who are likely to help so good a cause. FREDERICK L. MCGHEE Vice-Director L. B N. A. A. C. Union Block, St. Paul, Minn. Educational Notes. We are publishing in this issue of The Student from the Chicago Monitor, a rather extended statement covering Principal Washington's visit last week to the great Metropolis of the West. We find especial pleasure in publishing this report for the reason that it shows how cordial was the welcome on the part of the best people of Chicago during that visit, and also because it vindicates the fact that there is really no part of the country, so far as the Negro people is concerned, which is "the enemy's country" for the Principal of Tuskegee. It was at Boston, it will be remembered, that despite the riotous conduct of certain indviduals that Principal Washington last summer was given Howard University WASHINGTON, D.C. Incorporated March 2, 1867. Gives opportunity of Higher Education to all without regard to creed, race or sex. For department—Theological, Medical, Dental, Pharmaceutical, Legal, Collegiate, Teachers, 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. HALL MEMORIAL INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL MASSILLON, O. 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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. For full information write at once to the principal: a welcome of exceeding warmth: at Washington a welcome to which we have already referred in these columns was given, and now in Chicago he has been hailed by his own, in a manner creditable alike to them and to him whom they honored. The effort of a coterie of self-important men to give the impression that the great heart of the Negro people is not in accord with the work being done at Tuskegee has been exploded in every one of the centers set forth by them as hotbeds of revolt. It is a trulism long ago proved, that "all of the people cannot be fooled all of the time," and we believe that Mr. Washington has done a wise thing in carrying his message directly to the people instead of resting under the misrepresentations of the jalous minded and malignant irreconcilables who have formed this movement to discredit him. All along the line the fires have been burning brightly and the enemy has been skulking to the wrods. No man, whether in official litre or otherwise placed, has ever recieved a more cordial and enthusiastic welcome than has been extended Mr. Washington wherever he has gone. That this should be true is gratifying, we are sure, not only to us but to the great masses of our people as well.—Tuskegee Student, April 16, 1904 Cadiz Locals Cadiz, O. Special.—Miss Mary West and Mr. Rufus Smith, of Smithfield, O. were united in marriage recently at the bride's parents on North Ohio street. Rev. H. F. Fox performed the ceremony. The bride was one of our most popular and highly esteemed young ladies. Covers were laid for about sixty-five guests. Among the number of out of town guests were Mrs. Walters, Bloomfield, Ohio; Mr. Frank Smith. Smithfield; Miss Minnie Fletcher, Uhrlosville, O.; Mr. and Mrs. R. Smith Emerson, O.; Mr. and Mrs. J. Smith. Uhrlosville. Quite a large number of beautiful and valuable presents were received. Rev. H. Fox preached in Stillwater last Sunday. The Philo's are preparing to give a tamorine drill in the near future. An entertainment Ladies Only. It Is Women Who Need Most Relief From Little Irritating Pains and Aches. Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills are for women. Woman's delicate nervous organism tingles to the least jarring influence, and some ache or pain is the result. The remedy is at hand— Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills. They act most marvelously on woman's nervous organism, and relieve and cure the pain to which she is prone. 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Phones—New. 2880; old. 7187. black. OITY AND SOCIETY BRIEFS. Miss Ida Groves improves. Mr. Will Thompson is in Chicago to reside. J. D. Howard is much improved at this writing. Mrs O C. Williams has removed to 725 Torbett street. Uneeda good photo go to Bennett's 36 E. Washington street. Mrs. Wynn remains very ill at her home in West Twelfth street. "Woody" Hedgepath is en route to Paris to resume cycle riding. Miss Jennie Berry has returned home after a pleasant stay of four weeks in Chicago. Mrs. Ida Bass and Master Paul spent several days of this week in Marion with friends. The "Fathers" will entertain the "Mothers" of Miss Rose Heston's kindergarten at Allen Chapel, May 11. The Woman's Club, of Simpson Chapel, gave a very successful entertainment last Thursday night. Mrs. Elizabeth Bradshaw is president. Mr. J. C. Washington and Miss Estella Owens were quietly married last Wednesday evening at the home of the bride's, in West Thirteenth street. Mr. Alfred Banks has returned from Florida much improved in health. He was called to Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday on account of the illness of his sister. Samuel Taylor will go to Crawfordsville May 18 to represent Shortridge in the Interstate High School Oratorical contest. We hope that he will return victor. Joseph Chisman, of Chisman & Co., brick makers, James Johnson, blacksmith; and John Wells, carpenter, of Sullivan, Ind., were among the visitors Sunday. Mrs. P. C. Williams, of Harrodsburg, Ky., who is visiting friends here, will return home next week to perfect arrangements for permanent residence in Indianapolis. The Woman's Club met with Mrs. Elizabeth Dickson last week. This week they were entertained by Mrs. Wm. Dickson, 2011 Alvord street. There were quite a number of members present. Ed. Smith, of Terre Haute, Ind., has accepted a position at the Country Club. He will return to Terre Haute in two weeks to attend to his business affairs, after which he will locate permanently in this city. SUCCESS We have helped thousands to be successful in business or social affairs. For who will deny the fact that diamonds make success easy to those who wear them? You pay no middleman's profit in buying diamonds here. J P, MULLALLY Diamond Importer and Jewelry 28 Monument Place "A CENTRAL Second Floor, Room 208 State L (Formerly Steven Front Room. (:15 E. Washington THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. The Second Baptist Church and citizens of Marion, Ind, will run a special train to this city Sunday to attend the special services at the Corinthian Baptist Church to-morrow. A sacred program will be rendered at 2:30. Mr. Edward C. Bunch, a student of dentistry in the Ohio Medical University of Columbus, O., is in the city for his summer vacation. He will spend the month of July and August in St. Louis to see the fair. While here he is the guest of Dr. Russell. POLITICAL JOTTINGS Albert B. Carter and his friends feel that when 'tis all done that he will be a Commissioner. The Republican State Convention nominated what is conceded to be an excellent ticket. Fred C. Gardener is the new Pitch H H. Hammer & DEALERS IN Fancy Groceries and M Flour and Feed Hardware, Granite, Tinware, and Glassware. 1901 and 1903 Yandes, cor. 19th Phone, Main 3287. The Y. M. C. A. lectures in history will be resumed soon, also astronomy will be included, beginning next week-Much interest is manifested in the Bible class, which meets Thursday nights. The literary society will be reorganized. The proceeds of the mock trial will be applied to the athletic department. The Woman's Club will have charge of the Flanner Guild's program to-morrow evening, at 5 p. m. Mrs. Minnie Scott will be mistress of ceremonies, opening address by Mrs. Scott; invocation, Dr. B. J. 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North street. Phone 1884 main, old. tf Dr. Grant S. Clay, dentist, has removed from 111 N. Illinois to 108 N. Delaware street, where he will be pleased to meet old and new customers. For fine service and the best in the market in season, go to the Parker House. Meals 20 cents. Good lodging rooms, 321 W. Michigan street. Hollman & Reese. The very latest is the beautiful Folder Photo. Have you seen them? There is a special run being made on them for a few days at just half the regular price. See them at Bennett's, 36 East Washington street. Carter Smith and Bro. will give their first grand opening May 10th. Reception in the afternoon at the Ladies' Exchange. A free dance will be given at Odd Fellows' Hall at night. Come and bring your friends. The well appointed Czar Shaving Parlor has quite an addition by way of three first class bath rooms with fine porcelain tubs. The rooms are new, light and airy. Plenty of hot and cold water. The proprietor, Samuel Gray, solicits your patronage. Location 226 Indiana avenue. A Delightful Stag. The beautiful home of Mr. Leon Davidson in North California street, Sunday evening last, was the scene of a gathering of a select few of Mr. Davidson's friends in honor of his thirty-first birthday. A dinner consisting of all the delicacies the season affords delighted the guests, who were Messrs. George Kinley, Thos. J. Works, Alfred Nixon, Thomas Samson, Chas, Couway, G. G. Gaines. Will E. Davidson and B. W. Maxwell, all of Hamilton, Ohio. Guests from the city were George L. Knox and Thos. Collins. The after dinner speeches were delightful. Mr. Knox spoke upon "race accumulation." Misses Ruth Higgs and Malissa Davidson acted as hostess of the affair. Mr. Davidson's friends wish him many happy returns of the day. Mr. Davidson is the genial manager of the Knox-Bates torsorial parlor. Home For Delegates. Persons desiring to care for delegates to the National Business Men's League, which meets in this city August 31, September 1 and 2, 1904, will please send their name and address, also number of delegates that can be accommodated, to the secretary of the reception committee. Miss Daneva Donnell, 43 Baldwin block. Delegates will pay the usual rate for first-class accommodations, POLITICAL JOTTINGS Albert B. Carter and his friends feel that when 'tis all done that he will be a Commissioner. The Republican State Convention nominated what is conceded to be an excellent ticket. Fred C. Gardener is the new Richmond in the field for treasurer; he wields a mighty battle ax. Dr. R. W. Garstang, Harry Tutewiler and Dr. G. A. Petersdorf are in the triangular war for Coroner. The speech of Congressman Watson is nothing less than great. All eyes are on the distinguished congressman. Two conventions have passed into history, but we are rich yet with them. The county convention will be held May 18th. Sourbler, Epert, Munro and Fulmer are the quartet of would-be sheriffs. Come right up and select the winner—"You can't lose." Deloss A. Alig, a bright young attorney, hopes to decorate a seat in the next House. He looks capable of making things interesting. Thos. A. Daily is a candidate for legislative honors; he hails from the first ward; he will get a good running start as the first goes, etc. Cass Conway is among the number that hopes to be "knighted" Hon. by the suffrage of the people next November—there are others. H. E. Negley and Charles P. Benedict are the only candidates for Prosecuting Attorney. Mr. Benedict says his platform is also for fair dealing. Dr. J. E. Underwood, a colored man, has been selected by the Republican State Convention of Kentucky to go as delegate-at-large to the National Convention at Chicago. Oscar P. Tyree, colored, has announced his candidacy for Representative on the Republican ticket. Mr. Tyree is a young man of education and has a liking for public affairs. James R. Munro, candidate for sheerlff, says that he is considered a dark horse; he says "keep an eye on the dark horse." Dark horses do have lots of fun and sometimes they turn out real serious. Something doing now among the candidates for county treasurer; another court has been heard from. The contestos so far are the present incumbent, Oliver P. Ensley, Edward Robinson and Fred C. Gardener. Mr. Jos. A. Minturn will run on his legislative record for the Senate. An iron-clad primary law is needed according to the Republican platform. Mr. Minturn was entrusted with that mission when he was a member of the House. The Next Meeting Place. The next meeting of the National Negro Business League will occur in Indianapolis, Ind., Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 and 2. Those who expect to attend should correspond with Dr. S. A. Furnish, 132 New York street, Indianapolis, or with Mr. Geo. L. Knox, care of the Freeman, Indianapolis regarding boarding accommodations. Mr. Cyrus Field Adams, 934 S. street, N. W., Washington, D.C., is in charge of transportation, and is especially requested that Mr. Adams be notified of all plans for special coaches or special trains so that the matter of railroad rates and trains can be systematized through the assistance of Mr. Adams. 3 04 28 tf. "Up From Slavery." Booker T. Washington's interesting book, sent postage prepaid and The Freeman one year for $1.75. Send your order at once. The Freeman can be found each week at John Cameron's barber shop, Minden, Louisiana. Cut Rate Market 238 INDIANA AVE. Bolling Beef.....50 Roast.....80 Rib Roast.....100 Chuck Steak.....810 Round Steak.....110 Loin Steak.....120 Porter House Steak.....150 Best Kettle rendered Lard.....100 Good Lard.....810 Pork Chops.....100 Pork Sausage.....100 Bacon.....1210 to 140 Ham.....140 California Ham.....90 Veal Chops.....100 Bulk Oysters.....250 A. R. HAINES. Prop. 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