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Wanted Everywhere, Hustling Boys and Girls to Represent The Freeman. Write for Inducements THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XVII. NUMBER 19. SHIFTING SCENES THOMPSON'S WEEKLY REVIEW OF THE PASSING SHOW MORRIS' WATERLOO AT CHICAGO Booker Washington Defends the Race - The Santo Domingo Mission Again - Bishops Smith and Caldwell-National Musings in Sharps and Flats. By Our Special Staff Correspondent. The burning topic of discussion in Chicago is the combination of circumstances which resulted in the political overthrow at last week's primaries of Edward H. Morris, the lawyer, politician and putative race leader. The repudiation was complete and emphatic, and it does not add to the satisfaction of the distinguished legislator that the result was brought about almost wholly by the Negro people who had grown thoroughly tired and disgusted with the manner in which they were being misrepresented. The turning down of Morris was not a surprise. It was to have been expected, in the nature of things, as his course in recent years, not only in politics, but as regards his treatment of the men and measures prominent in the public eye. The manifesto of the Voters' League of Cook county, condemning his opposition to the Powers enabling act and his knifing of the state civil service and demanding his retirement from the legislature gave a foretaste of the dose that was to be meted out to Morris, for the hostile attitude of the League toward his record was given the widest publicity, and had far reaching influence among the electors. It is very generally known that the progressive forces and the thinking masses of Chicago are greatly displeased with Morris' uncalled for and wholly inexcusable attacks upon the labors of Dr. Booker T. Washington. His lectures in Chicago and Washington on "Shams," in which he characterized the Wizard as an impositor and humbug is bitterly resented by the people, and they decline to accept him as their mouth piece or oracle. They believe in Dr. Washington, as was well attested a few weeks ago, and no man can thrive politically or socially who, without cause, arrays himself against the sound philosophy of education and race development that the eminent Tuskegeean so eloquently preaches. Morris has had his chance, and a brilliant one it was too, but he has failed to measure up to its vast possibilities, and he is broken on the wheel. The race demands constructive and uplifting agencies today, and it will support no others. The null-backs, sham pretenders and chronic knockers are being put d'wn and out with a force and regularity that bode well for the future of the Negro. The opinion is widespread among the colored people that the permanent minister to Santo Domingo ought to be a Negro. The work there has been carried on there from time immemorial by colored men and they have all done well. We do not recall any evidence of pronounced objection on the part of the Dominicans to any representative from this country on account of color. The "kick" if any, was registered at this end of the table. The press offers no criticism to President Roosevelt at this time for appointing a white man there for a while, as it is recognized that a crucial state of affairs exist in both the United States and Santo Domingo, and it is not desirable that the situation should be further complicated by an injection of the race issue. The President is not moved from his moorings of justice and air play by the low growls of the South, nor does the designation of the lowan come as a real concession to the anti-Negro sentiment in Santo Domingo. The spirit governing his action in this matter is simply understood, and our interests will suffer impairment by proceeding for the present along the line of the least resistance. The race knows President Roosevelt. To reevaluate him is the only thing on the cards this year. We can afford to await developments. The election of Drs. J. W. Smith and J. S. Caldwell as bishops on the first ballot by the A. M. E. Zion General Conference at St. Louis was in happy accord with the fitness of things. It was the will of the mainbody of the church and the organization is strengthened by these wise elections. Neither needs an introduction to the ecclesi- sitational world. They are masters in their field, and will give perfect satisfaction. We doff our chapeau to Bishops Smith and Caldwell. The full ballot for bishop stold as follows: Smith, 242; Caldwell, 223; Warner, 26; Curry, 27; Chambers, 22; Franklin, 3; Blackwell, 1; G. L. Blackwell was reelected as general secretary, and Mrs. K P. Hood was continued as president of the Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society. At the time we write there is a deadlock on in the contest for general steward and the election of an editor of the Star of Zion has not been reached. The quadrennial address, prepared and delivered by Bishop Walters was the pronounced "bit" of the conference, and at its close the great prelate was given an oration that lasted several minutes. --- For permanent minister to Santo Domingo the names of Hon. John S. Durham, Chas W. Anderson, George L. Knox, J. Douglas Wetmore, J. C. Napier, Jesse Lawson and T. Thomas Fortune are prominently mentioned. Even our own name has been suggested in this connection by an enthusiastic Washington friend, whose well meant but far fetched compartment we most heartily appreciate. We hasten to warn the press and public not to hurry onto our bandwagon and throw the President off his feet by any phenomenal "boom" in our behalf. We give it out irrevocably that personal and private business that we do not wish to set aside will render it absolutely impossible for us to seriously consider an acceptance of the honor. May the best man win. The commencement season at Tuskegee Institute opens Sunday, May 22, with the baccalaureate sermon by Bishop C. B. Galloway, of the M. E. Church, South, a stanch friend of Negro progress. The Boston Trinity Church prize contest comes next, followed by the practical exhibitions of skill by the industrial classes. The formal commencement exercises take place Thursday, and the address to the graduates will be delivered by Mr. John E. Bush, one of Arkansas' most substantial business men. "Working With the Hands," a new volume illustrative of Tuskegee's purposes and methods, by Dr. Booker T. Washington, was placed on the market this week by Doubleday, Page & Co., the New York publishers. SHARPS AND FLATS. Judson W. Lyons should be continued as national committeeman from Georgia. Lily-whitism in the Republican party must be crucified at Chicago next month. Prof. Hugh M. Brown, of the Cheyney Institute for Colored Youth has "arrived." While taking care of the sick and burying the dead let our lodges invest some of the money in live business enterprises. According to best authority, William Monroe Troter is still ornzy and "Rev" D. K. Wilkins has not ceased to be an editorial sinner. Since he has taken unto himself a young and pretty wife our witty friend 'B Square' apparently finds a more pleasing way to spend his time than writing for the press. Mississippi's proposed new vagrant law will start a new train of abuses. Industry can be stimulated among Negroes without a resort to crime on the part of the law officers. What sort of an account will our annual crop of graduates give of themselves unless the race opens up avenues of business through which they may employ their intellectual equipment? We do not see enough colored men and women in the the milk wagons that come to the door each morning, nor are there nearly as many butter, eggs and poultry dealers as the market stands as there should be. The corpse of that poor little still-born infant, the Jay Albert Johnson bishopric boom will be borne tenderly to Baltimore by Bishop Coppin and Jay Wesley Cromwell. When the frailty of its progenitors is considered all will say philosophically this "tis better as it is." Indiana is not wholly left. We get Mr. Gurley Brewer as messenger to the chairman of the national convention. Mr. Brewer is one of Hoosierdom's biggest men, and he will hold up our banner high at Chicago. The A. M. E. General Conference has set down hard upon card playing, dancing, theater going and can-rushing. We are willing to wager our coin-limit that not one pastor in ten will find it healthy to attempt an enforcement of this statute, especially in the cities. Now that Mrs. Sallie J. S. White, the wife SAVING BANK THAT'S A FACT, PENNIES MAKE DOLLARS. Saving is half of the battle, the half that is not being sufficiently considered. Our young men make a great deal of money; they seem to think it will continue so always. Sickness, misfortune and old age may come singly or all at once—the culmination of woes. The thoughtful man should prepare to the day of his known destiny, even as the unthoughtful birds, insects and beasts prepare for their unknown. of the very capable dean of Louisville Central Law School has downed the cap and gown of the legal profession we insist that the ancient doubts as to the veracity of lawyers in general be dispelled instanter. As a modern Portia Mrs. White looks the part. Walter L. Cohen, of Louisiana, is the kind of a man the South needs in large numbers to make Republicanism respected. He is contesting every inch of ground with the lily-whites, and will knock at the door of the Chicago convention at the head of the "regular" organization—the "Old Guard" that means business twenty-four hours to the day. Mr. Cohen is broadgauged, nervy and resourceful. Church, corner Ball and Juliett streets, this month.—Hon. Van H. McKinney, Supreme Chief Protector of the ancient order of Pilgrims, paid the various lodges an annual visit last week—Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Rickett of Mineral Wells are here visiting relatives and friends.—Those interested in school advancement are looking forward to the commencement.—Dr. H. Goldsea Robertson keeps on the go and his service is greatly in demand these days.—Mr. Ad Smith, well known over the South, was buried here with Odd Fellows, Knight of Pythians and Masonic honors. We extend sympathy to the bereaved family and friends.—Messrs H. P. Porter and John Daniels are the manager of the Beltline Pleasure park for conducting a great meeting at the A. M. Church here. Verily "the sun do move. Dr. Walker, the talented divine of the A. M. E Church, is in Chicago, attending general conference. The commencement exercises of Shaw University this year can up to the record of that school for great things. Dr. Maserve and his able teachers come in for full praise. The seer comes by Dr. Smith, of Fayettville, and the addresses of Prof. Johnson, of Negro history, fame, and Rev. Coleman were master efforts.—Raleigh now has an up to date goods store, run by Mr. Hoover. If there are any such thing as being twice a gentleman Hoover is the man.—Nearly all the stalls the city market are run by colored men. Thomas Nelson Page probably feels better now that he has relieved himself of an unlimited output of bile in a long serial on the Negro question in McClure's. In proving the Negro a failure (to let him tell it) Mr. Page has shown himself too narrow between the eyes to comprehend the magnitude of the problem he has tried to handle, and too untruthful to report the wonderful progress that our people have made visible to all who see without prejudice. R. W. THOMPSON. Local Cullings. Dallas, Texas, Special—The City of Dallas is busy in its municipal affairs. Negroes are improving and home buying. Mr. Marion Towsand was buried with K. of P. ceremonies last Sunday week, Oliver & Jones, grocers, is a new concern of Negro business, your trade is asked for.—Negro Business Men's carnival is the talk nowadays. Are you one?—The men of affairs are busy preparing for a picnic June 19.—Rev. Silas Pitman preached the Odd Fellows' sermon at Old Bethel A. M. E. Church last Sunday. Many interesting papers were read. The State Epworth League meets with the League of Ewing Channel C. M. E. Church, corner Ball and Juliett streets, this month.—Hon. Van H. McKinney, Supreme Chief Protector of the ancient order of Pilgrims, paid the various lodges an annual visit last week—Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Rickett of Mineral Wells are here visiting relatives and friends.—Those interested in school advancement are looking forward to the commencement.—Dr. H. Goldsea Robertson keeps on the go and his service is greatly in demand these days.—Mr. Ad Smith, well known over the South, was buried here with Odd Fellows, Knight of Pythians and Masonic honors. We extend sympathy to the bereaved family and friends.—Messrs H. P. Porter and John Daniels are the manager of the Beltline Pleasure park for this season.—Mr. V. D Davidson, the veteran hair goods man of Texas, says The Freeman is the medium to reach the people. —Mr. Jake Ward has bought a $2,000 home on Cochran street.—Rev. M. E. Payne will soon tbs in his new resident on Cochran street.—The closing of the various public schools will again put our girls and boys on the streets, if you have no employment for them. Its too bad.—We are to have a colored drug store where the eight colored doctors of the city can have their prescriptions carefully compounded by Mr. A. V. Hooper.—Drop in and see Loffy & Gray, the shoemakers. They'll do your work while you wait—Mrs. A. H. Jones and daughter are visiting in Washington, Ark.—The school program drew out an appreciative audience at the city hall Friday evening.—You should have the Freeman in your home.—Miss Cornelia Livingston is at home from Wiley University.—Texas uniform K. of P. companies are preparing to attend the supreme grand lodge meeting at Pittsburg, Pa.—Joe Veal made a quick trip to Mineral Wells this week. Raleigh Ratings. conducting a great meeting at the A. M. E. Church here. Verily "the sun do move" Dr. Walver, the talented divine of the A. M. E. Church, is in Chicago, attending the general conference.—The commencement exercises of Shaw University this year came up to the record of that school for great things. Dr. Maserve and his able corp of teachers come in for full praise. The sermon by Dr. Smith, of Fayettville, and the addresses of Prof. Johnson, of Negro history fame, and Rev. Coleman were masterly efforts.—Raleigh now has an up to date dry goods store, run by Mr Hoover. If there is any such thing as being twice a gentleman, Hoover is the man.—Nearly all the stalls in the city market are run by colored men. No snide affairs either.—After a few days Raleigh will have another drug store. I am creditably informed that it will be the big thing of the kind in the South.—Dr. Whitted and Dr. Pegues are holding an institute at Smithfield this week.—North Carolina is blessed in having a governor who favors education for all the people. The feeling between the races here in Raleigh is exceedingly good. The public press is mild in tone, quick to notice the deserving Negro and is liberal in its treatment generally.—Raleigh has one of the best school system in the country.—Lane Brothers do an excellent practice at law.—Colored doctors do nicely, and among the eternal fixtures are Col. James Young, the peerless; Cap. Hamlin, the ready business man, and others. WANDERER Reduced Fares to Carthage, Mo., v.a Pennsylvania Linede. Low fares will be in effect to Carriage and Joplin, Mo. via Pennsylvania Lines. May 17 to 23 inclusive, account Annual Conference German Baptist Brethren. Ten days' stop over at St Louis World's Fair allowed. Get further information from local Ticket Agents of the Pennsylvania Lines. PRAISEWORTHY MEN EDUCATORS WHO ARE RAISING THE STANDARD THE RICHEST SCHOOL IN AMERICA The John J. Brick Normal College has an Endowment Fund of $1,000,000—Industries That are Creditable—Politics and Politicians. My work brings me again in the Tarheel state. To the earnest esquirer after information touching the progress of our people, this state offers a fair field. The Negro of North Carolina has given more eminent colored men to the national service than any other state in the Union. It will be remembered that here in North Carolina the Negro first attempted to manufacture cotton goods, Coleman, the promoter, is unfortunately, no more, but his work will live and he in it. To North Carolina also comes the honor of having had the last Negro congressman. Hon. George White, who is now in the real estate business on a very large scale. He was the last of the Mohegans. A man who, but for his color, would be at the head and front of national affairs. A day at Littleton brought me in touch with ex Congressman Cheatham. There sir, is a Trojan. If I may be credited with fair judgement, I venture the remark that those in high political life will make room for Cheatham in the next administration, and that too on a plan be fitting his patriotism and devotion to his party. He is at present president of the Home Purchasing Association of North Carolina, a great organization of which I may speak later. Among the spotless ones who come down from official life with unarturnished records is S. H. Vick, of Wilson. His name, in his section, has become a by-word. 'As honest as Vick,' is a common expression. It is, however, in schools, business houses and churches that the Negro shows to best advantage. Among educators, Prof. Moore, of Elizabeth City; Prof. Savage, of Franklinton; Prof. Atkins, of Winston; and Prof. Smith, of Fayetteville; principals of the four normal schools of the state, take high rank. Prof. Moore has few equals in scholarship. Prof. Savage is an orator of acknowledged ability. Prof. Atkins is also a brilliant orator and one of the most careful grammarians in the state. Bennett College at Greensboro is a credit to the country, and Dr. Chavis, its president, is a credit to any thing he turns his hands to. I shall not soon forget the short time I had with him, in him worth and modestly live together; I astonish many of your readers no doubt when I tell you that the richest Negro school in America is at Enfield, N. C., yet it is true. There I met Prof. Inboden, president of John K. Brick Normal College. This school has an endowment fund of $1,000 000. Prof. Inboden was ordered by nature to stand at the head of great movements. A visitor at this institution is conscious of an atmosphere of intelligent refinement that envelops the whole place. I mention in passing that mishatcher orator, devout Christian and polished scholar, Prof. Hawkins, of Kittrell. One day at Kittrell is worth a year of theorizing. Thoroughness seems to be the watchword. Prof. Hawkins makes no effort to impress the visitor with glittering generalities; no striving for praise, no unnecessary apology for anything. Kittrell stands for strength of character and rugged worth. Prof. Hawkins' home is a dream of loveliness. Mrs. Hawkins, his wife, is a lady of great refinement and Christian character. I have already made mention of Dr. Brown's great work at Winston and of Prof. Gaines of Edenton. It is as well to mention Prof. Sharpe, of Edenton. He heads a work which bids for notice. Prof. Sharpe is a young man of wonderful parts; a deep and a careful theologian; a careful student of social problems, and an enthusiastic trainer of young minds. There you have a few of the leading lights, whose lives and works have made North Carolina what it is today in a great measure. The Negro has been turned down politically and on the highway of travel public opinion has described the bounds beyond which we may not go. 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Cole are seated in an ~ sutomobile, Mr. Rice is an ex-head- — Re walter and ex-recording seoretary of the = — = Head and Second Waiters National as- eae > soclation, SoS -- ————. = oe It 1s now currently reported that Mr. Fred Allen will not return to the Royal —_ Poceanna Hotel at Palm Beach as Eaitea By headwatter next season. 1t 1s also re- ported that owing to the fact that the W. FORRES2 COZART. | season tas become co short at thy | E,W. Harper will open the dining room of the International Cataract Hotel on or about May 25th. It 1s now reported that owing to the recent illness of Mr. Frank P. Thomp- son that he may not be able to attend ‘the convention of headwaiters at Atlan- tic City. R. B. Williams, headwaiter at the Grand Atlantic Hotel, Atlantic City, N. J., has resigned and Mr Hargrove, formerly at the Agnew Hotel, has enc- ceeded Mr. Williams, Kdward Anderson, colored bellboy, reaiding at 267 West Fortieth street, New York, was employed by the Im- perlal hotel, and being discharged as- saulted the headbellman with a razor, inflicting a serious wound, Mr. J. J. Miles, the affable headwai- ter at the Plankinton hotel. Milwaukee, ‘Wis., will soon leave on a months vaca- tion and will make an extended trip throngh the East. He will visit New York and Boston, at which places he 3 Place Oy A ! Bottle { OF mae 1877 ee IN cet Your Room Noaiae. IT Way Saat WILL TICKLE Ke ce bal ‘Your en r For Sale at a mel] Bars Smid J. METZGER & CO, 8 DISTRIBUTORS, Bi DR.C, BOUVIER’S fy BUCHU oF \ GIN ese: i Veco Kidaay © Bade iy TROUBLES thet ROSENBAUM BROS, 2529 LovmsviLie.xy. will make a thorough investigation of the leading hotels and service rendered. Mr. L. J. Rice, the popular proprie: tor of Rice's Cafe, Dayton Ohio, had a group picture of his employees and himself taken recently, in which Mr. Rice and B.G. Cole are seated in an automobile, Mr. Rice is an ex-head. walter and ex-reoording seoretary of the Head and Second Waiters National as. sociation, ‘It {s now currently reported that Mr. Fred Allen will not return to the Royal Poceanna Hotel at Palm Beach as headwaiter next season. It is also re- ported that owing to the fact that the feason has become 20 short at the Florida hotels chat the majority of waiters who have been going Sonth every winter have decided not to x0 South again. The editor of the Walters’ Depart ment has received several letters from waiters asking the address of a promt nent Chicago headwaiter as they desir to secure & position during the summer in that clty. To all walters desiring position in Chicago we advise them tc write Mr. F. C. Long, headwalter o the Windermere Hotel, Chicago, Ill ‘Mr. Long is in charge of the best hote in Chicage employing colored waiter and pays ede men $25 per month an¢ room. Owing to the exposition in St Louis there will be a demand for wait ers in Chicago this summer, From Beaumont, the Oil City and Hotel Genter of the Lone Star State. Mr. Holmes Dake, the popular pro- prietor of Duke restaurant, submitted a Proposition to the City Council to build 8 five story hotel on Liberty avenue if the City Councll wonld agree to pave said avenue. Mesers. V. and William Wiese of this olty are talking very strong of building first class hote! in the clty. If elther of the abovenamed gentlemen carry out thelr plans it will be 8 good send off for Beaumont. Some ot the waiters in Beaumont are Indulg. ing in mnd slinging and news carrying. There are certain hotels and restaurants here where a few would-be waiters. The proprietors of the places know everything that is going onin the dining room before they come down to thelr meals. My advice would be to all the headwaiters of the different notels and restaurants, not only in Beaumont. but throughout the United States, when you come in contact with such charao- ters discharge them at once, and by go doing you will soon have all the would- be aces on the pig, and they will have to seek some other way to carry out thelr purpose. Let me say right here, “all & white man oares for a Negro is his manners and good work,” and when you get so that you are not competent to do your duty, no matter what his profession may be, then the white man don't need you any more. Mr. Winnle Guest of New Orleans is mingling with friends in the oll city. Mr. C. H.D Fleming, headwalter of the Beaumont Cafe, has tendered his resignation. His crew of waiters certainly regrets his departure, B, G. Grandberg, head- walter of the Oaks Hotel, hus terdered his resignation, H.C. Mitchell, head- walter of the Crosby Hotel, is still hold- ing his own, R ©. Bennett, second cook of the Holland Hotel, Orange, Tex., is visiting bis family here. Rev. McHenno, pastor of the A. M. E. church, 1s much better, and the church is mov- ing along nicely, E. R James, who hhas been {il for the past week, is up again and able to be with his orew at the Crosby House. ‘The annual Thankegiving service of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows was something grand. The sermon was preached at the M. E. church on Sanday by Rev. 0. C. Milagan. The following was the program : Singing, “Brightly Gleams Our Ban- ner”; reading lesson by chaplain; pray- er; address by a Daughter of Ruth; song by Httle girls; poem, “A Band of Brothers and Sisters Linked in Friend- ehip’s Chain,” by Miss 8. Fleming; poem, “Beneath the Presence of Life's Cares To-day,” Miss Bakins, a very small girl; “Mrlendship of All Else is Most Pure,” by three little boys, Mas- ters S. 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FLORAL TRIBUTE TO PASTOR. ——_— 5 His Birthday Remembered in Unique Way by His People. Evansville, Ind. Special.—Last eve. ning just as the bells were chiming out the hour of 8 oclock the aweet atraine of that old and beautifal jsong, “Home, Sweet Home,” were heard emanating from the piazza of the homestead of Rev. W.H. Andercon, Dr. Anderson, on golng the door was greatly surprised on belng greeted by the happy faces of his ioving followers. On being invited it was noticed that each member of the surprising party headed by Mise G. A. Nance, bore in his arms as a tribute t the doctor's sixty-first birthday a bean tital floral gift, The following program was then ren dered: Instrumental solo. ...Miss Della Porter Adaress..............Mies@. A Nano Solo..................Mz, H, D. Smith Instromental s0lo...................0 t+ sessesseseees Milas Vendetta Jacksor Solo................Mr W. EF. Coope It was very noticeable that Dr. Ander son’s popularity and esteem ts not con fined to his own members, for among the floral cfferings were tributes from Professor John Carter, Mr. Neville, th members of the No: 9 fire department, Dr. Carter of Baltimore, Md.,and mans others, Dressing a Hog. It is told of the late P, D, Amour that on one occasion he made a present of ¢ suit of clothes to each of his employee: 1m @ certain department. Each mar was told that he might order his own suit and send the bill to Mr. Armonr, no restrictions being made as to price. In order to avail himself fully of the liberality, one young man ordered eve ning clothes costing $80. When the bill wassent in Mr. Armonr sent for the clerk to vouth. for its accuracy, and. finding it right, assured the man that it would be paid. As the clerk was leav. ing, however, Mr. Armonr said to him. “Iwish to say to yon that I have Packed @ great many hoge in my time but I never dressed one before.” —Boston Post Written for The Fr eman. APPEAL TO THE NEGRO YOUTH. ‘Oh, Negro youth, thronghout the land ‘Are you aware a foe is near, Depriving you with iron hand, Of everytning that man holds dear? ‘His name is Ignorance, and he From every race his victims claim. They only have to band the knee, And then he binds them with a chain, ‘He seems to take supreme delight In binding down the Negro youth, ‘To keep them under curee and blight, ‘That they may dwell with bim forsootl ‘He's held our race in chains for years; He's made them suffer long and sore. ‘They've had to shed their briny tears As day by day his chains they wore, Now, would you know how you can foll, And cheat him of his hoped for prey, Escape for age his deadly toil, ‘And walk henceforth in wisdom’s way? If you'll resolve to go to school, And study hard from day to day, Old Ignorance will lose hs rule, ‘And never, never more have sway. Next listen to the college bell; And higher thoughts awhile pursue, ‘Then Ignorance will say farewell, For then he'll know he can’t rule you. —J. 0, McAdams, Shelbyville, Tenn, WISE AND OTHERWISE. Even the wicked hen has her beset: ting ein. A finger in the ple {s worth two out of joint. Loss of memory often comes from borrowing money. To the woman who trims hats every day is decoration day’ ‘The vaudeville skit doesn’t always make one feel skittish. ‘When 4 man is broke it is natural that he should go all to peices. ‘The sherwieh woman doesn’t need a razor strc p to sharpen her tongue. A fool may speak in five languages, but it takes a wise man to remain silent in one. No, Mande, dear, a man whois mak- ing his maiden speech need not be ef- feminate. Wiggs—“Lots of ignorant men are sueceesfal.” Wagg—Yes; many a man who can’t even write his name makes his mark.” Blobbs—‘‘Women seem to think they have to make conversation.” Slobbe— ‘Maybe that’s the reason they insist upon playing whist.” “Experience often proves,” says the Mansyunk Philosopher, “‘that the boy INDIVIDUAL HOTEL DIRECTORY 0: ; includ! sxleripton to Tie Frosalas, emesaelnaiae F.P, Thompeon, plain, Cl WB, Hotel Cham; in- ton county, N.Y. Dat Frtmé, Knutaford, Salt Lake City, G. L, Lang, Colonial Hotel Cleveland, 0. W. A Loake, Halliday House, Cairo It F.C. Long, Windermere, Chicago, pi pi F Gilbert, Hotel Anderson, Pittsburg, R. 8, Kittrell, Windsor Hotel, Denver Colorado. W. 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In doing this it held that the efficiency and progress of the church required younger men to the fore, not that they loved the bishops less, as Shakespeare would say, but the church more. That they loved the venerable prelates had been proved by the honor that had been thrust upon them and the fealty of years The A. M. E Church at Chicago has seen fit not to increase its bench of bishops, not to retire the inefficient owing to age with its sometimes mental decrepitude, but to increase the salaries of the present incumbents, which will be construed as a vote of confidence in their hale and hardihood. The wisdom of its decision and action does not comport with that of the Los Angeles Conference, nor does it necessarily need to, but it stands to reason that the outlook for the church in either conference is equally mandatory. The retiring of six men at once is an unheard of precedent, but it shows that the church could stand plenty of new blood. The sympathy of the thoughtful of mankind will certainly go out to the venerable prelates who, perhaps, feel that they should die on the field, but it is very apparent that the enemy is vigorous, intrepid and efficient, and with the latest improvements in the warfare; it must be coped with. There is a limit to the active endurance of man even for such a sedentary occupation as overseers of the church; men seventy and eighty years cannot be so efficient as men fifty and sixty, when men are said to be at their zenith. Seventy years may be taken as the sure signal for the declension to the nadir in most men, even if they have had the most excellent care; many hold their own until a much later period, but seventy is a late post of actual active intellectual safety. Tolstol may write at a greater age, but he only writes. The teacher may teach what is mapped out at the age, but will make no innovations unless it be specialists who delve along one line of thought. The general is no specialist; he must see in detail; he must see in the whole; he must know all; be able to do any—to direct, also to do. THE GOVERNOR OF LOUISIANA THE GOVERNOR OF LOUISIANA Governor Newton C. Blanchard of Louisiana, who was inaugurated last Monday, left no doubt as to his position on the ever present race question. In fact the new governor was painfully frank in some instances; but, at that, he simply stated the known position of the section in which he lives. In one respect he differs from Governor Vardaman of Mississippi in that he does not seek to limit the Negro in his educational possibilities, although he maintains that his educational sphere is "mainly agricultural and industrial." He also says that, "He must be protected in his right to live peaceably and quietly to enjoy the fruits of his labor. He must be encouraged to industry and taught habits of thrift." It is the social equality phase of his address that will not meet the approval of the colored people nor any people hoping to see public institutions con- THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER duced for the people and not classified and set apart for sets of people. On this point he says, "No approach toward social equality or social recognition will ever be tolerated in Louisiana. Separate schools, separate churches, separate cars, separate places of entertainment will be enforced. Racial distinction and integrity must be preserved." The governor's pronunciation is indeed severe, but it is simply a severe statement of existing conditions. What he claims shall exist, already exists in that State, and in most Southern States. He will be held morally responsible for the violation of the spirit, the spirit of the general laws of the land which admits of no such construction as to compel the segregating of a people in any way as the result of class legislation. It, if rightly considered, is not a hardship to associate with one's own kind, but when such association is compelled simply as a mark of inferiority, the badge is not worn with good grace. The pleasing feature of the inaugural address was the reference to mob rule. The governor very pronouncedly declares that lawlessness will not be tolerated, and that he as executive will exhaust his authority in prohibiting mob activity and in the apprehending of those guilty in case the mob succeeds. It is needless to say that the Southern statesmen are growing bolder, and we may say honester, even if at our expense; it is a better condition than that of hypocrisy and deceit—a mirage that that lures on to death. BOSTON NEGRO DEMOCRATIC PAPER ILLOGICAL The Negro Democratic paper, published in Boston, is in high glee this week because some white woman in Atlanta, Ga., according to a dispatch sent out from that city, have been stating that the students of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute do not make good servants. Nothing seems to have put the Democratic sheet in such good humor for a long while as this statement. Of course this paper never gets pleasure except in exploiting what is said in the way of defaming the race. Whenever it can find anything to exploit in the way of condemning a Negro institution or a Negro individual it is happy, but in this case the Democratic paper referred to is ridiculously illogical. This paper has been claiming all the while that the Tuskegee Institute is engaged in training servants for white people. Now this statement is strongly denied by the white people themselves. Of course this Boston sheet would never think of publishing what Mr. Washington has repeatedly said both to the Northern and to the Southern white people, and that is that the Tuskegee Institute does not exist for the trailing of servants; it does not consider that its work is in the direction of an intelligence office. A stock company known as the Negro Development and Exposition Company has been organized under the laws of Virginia the purpose of which is to hold an exposition to be known as the Jamestown Exposition at Hampton Roads in 1907. The event will be the celebration of the first permanent English settlement in America. This settlement was by white people in 1607; the Negroes came in 1619 or 1620 according to different authorities. There is no reason why the exposition should seek to memorialize an event that is so far fetched in its relationship to the American Negro, nor is there anything to be urged against it beyond that of propriety. However, the exposition scheme has been under way for years and it will probably come to a finish. It is said that the company will be assisted by Congress, and that it will canvass the country for creditable exhibits. It is also said that President Roosevelt takes kindly to the scheme. Governor Durbin of Indiana before the A. M. E. Conference at Chicago advised the colored people not to look upon their condition as a problem which carries with it the thought that some plan is expected that will be a solution—a practicable plan for lifting the race en masse to some higher level. "The struggle for advancement is not so easy as that." He rightfully maintains that much of the expected change and consideration in behalf of the colored man could be and would have to be brought about by him. In other words he informed the conference that the road to appreciation was not a royal one nor a broad one. "Narrow is the road, etc"; it must be trod with fear and trembling. The M. E. Conference will elect eight bishops. The Supreme Court, this week, decided that one Turner, a confessed "theoretical" anarchist, a foreigner, should be ordered back to his own country in view of his dangerous principles. Chief Justice Fuller holds that every government has the power, as inherent in sovereignty and essential to self preservation, to forbid the entrance of foreigners within its dominions, or to admit them only in such cases and on such conditions as it may see fit to prescribe." The Liberty party at St. Louis is a Negro organization that threatens to put Negro candidates in the field for President and Vice president; they can do so if they want to—thanks to Abraham Lincoln and the rest of them. But ought it to do so when, at the most, it can become but a tail of the Democratic party? The Freeman acknowledges invitations to attend the commencement exercises of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, May 22 26, at Tuskegee, Ala., the Colored City High School of Tuscumbia, Ala., May 17 20, and the Okalona Industrial College, Okolona, Miss., May 15 19. T. T. Allain, colored, a Louisiana State ex Senator, who has been residing in Chicago, Ill, for some years, has gone back to his State on a lecturing tour with the hopes of influencing better racial conditions. Dr. J. W. E. Bowen, the much talked of candidate for the Episcopacy in the M. E. church, is a professor in a college at Atlanta, Ga. At a previous conference he received a very commendable vote. Dr. J. W. Bowen, from indications, will be one of the new bishops of the M. E. church. He received 242 votes on the first ballot, being among the eight highest voted for; necessary to choice 487. The Governor of Louisiana is against lynching, for which thanks are due, but he is bad on separation; he is a pronounced separatist, and in which he is hostile to the spirit and intent of the laws. Take the Russians at the time of the burning of Moscow; they didn't fight, but allowed the French to become exhausted and frozen in chasing them; they won in spite of themselves. The Democrats of Texas, in addition to excluding the Negroes from voting, have also put the ban on the Mexican and the Italian. They claim these latter two are not good enough Anglo-Saxons to use the franchise. Who'll be the next? -Detroit Informer. What are they going to do about it? If a foreigner should read after the very august Bishop Turner he would get the notion that the United States was a great big slaughter pen. It is said that the Japaness are never so happy as when dying for their country; they don't recognize it when they are whipped Signs of the re-coming of one Grover Cleveland has been noticeable for some time. He is a presidential aspirant suspect. If the Russians have a good fight in them it is time to be showing it; their friends have run out of excuses. Brother Willie Hearst's pilgrimage in these parts was of short duration and decided. It will, at least, be Rev. Dr. James M. Townsend, the miterless bishop of Indiana. The Negro must get popular; his salvation depends on it. POLITICAL JOTTINGS McGaughey won in a walk Old John McGregor, who can beat him? Who wants to beat him? Al Womack thought it was time to make it unanimous so far as he was concerned. Sourbler ran away on the track. There aint a going to be any dark horse when he is in the game. Tutewiller has grown in popularity, A WORD OF COMFORT To the Distressed. Fortunately for those suffering with Rheumatism in all its various forms, including Sore Joints, Sore Muscles and Sore Feet, a remedy has been discovered by modern science which in every instance effects a speedy and positive cure. This new remedy is founded on scientific principles which are acknowledged by the medical world as the only correct treatment for Rheumatic or Neurigic troubles. Medicines taken internally rarely ever effect a cure without upsetting the stomach. As a rule, they injure the digestive organs, shatter the nerves, and in many instances the patient contracts a drug habit which leads eventually to a decline of the physical and mental forces. Paracamph is the new remedy and it is a departure from the antiquated methods. Paracamph enters into the system through the natural channels namely the pores of the skin. When applied it opens the pores and allows the healing, soothing oils to penetrate the sore, inflamed membranes and muscles, removes the congestion and draws out the fever and inflammation, by inducing sweating. This is the only treatment that can be indored by science, and is guaranteed to cure even the most obstinate cases of Rheumatic Swellings if used as directed. Paracamph can be procured at drug stores in 25 cent, and 50 cent, and $100 bottles. Write for book of testimonials, sent free. The Paracamph Company, Louisville, Ky., U.S.A. if anything. He is plain Harry, like he has always been, and he wins. Peter C. Metford of the State Life Insurance Company is in the field for Representative. Mr Metford is a business man, and there are those who feel that business interests should be represented. He is progressive and of good standing, such as will appeal to the voters. Judge Stubbs will have to especially thank Wayne Township; he had a small taste of Waterloo up to that point, the very last to be heard from. He can now continue to develop his juvenile court. Credit is due Pritchard for his magnificent race, but that court has not much business in politics. Hon. Jesse Overstreet, congressman, the permanent chairman, made a telling speech, in which the government's policies and principles were discussed. He paid high tribute to the party, the President and Indiana's two Senators, "One of whom we may contribute to take larger share in the activities of the government." He was generously applauded. --- The ticket nominated by the Republican nominating convention, last Wednesday morning, for county officers is popular owing to the men making it up. The offices in several instances were uncontested, which fact is taken as an indication of the desire to get together and be as frictionless as possible for the very important campaign. Oliver P. Ensley for treasurer, Charles P. Benedict for prosecuting attorney and Henry W. Klausman for surveyor, had no opposition. What Are We To Do To Remedy the Evil? New York City, N. Y., Special.—The issue of The Freeman for May 14th is particularly interesting from the many pointed questions which are discussed and left to discussion by those competent to deal intelligently with the subjects. An editorial on the colored waiters losing ground and why appeals with logic to many of the conservative readers as being a timely argument to this problem, but I cannot believe that the main cause of the colored waiter's failure lies with the individual. The colored man as a waiter has never failed when intelligently and conservatively led, and his failure to day may be easily traced to incompetency in their leadership. In answer to the question, 'What are we to do to remedy the evil?' I will suggest to the thoughtful waiters and to those more conservative: To organize and raise the standard value of your profession, fix a market value for your time and demand a just compensation. There is no reason why waiters should not be thoroughly organized (although Mr. Goins says not) but many differ with his views. The best evidence of this is shown in the admittance of sidewaiters to the National Association of Headwaiters. Other prominent headwaiters in the East and far West believe that waiters should be affiliated with the association, and I believe it one of the best steps for the betterment of the waiters ever introduced. Another writer asks the question "Do we need a school for side or headwaters?" To this I will reply later and will now mention, with this very excellent opportunity, that two recent articles in the Hotel World by Mr. W E. Tucker, are the finest and most thoroughly detailed treatment of 'Wine Service" that has come to the attention of the writer. Write to the Hotel World for copies of March and April issues which is unsurpassed for a home or for an investment—A Negro town in New Jersey—One mile and a half from the Atlantic ocean. You can secure the property. Send postal for information. J. W. O. GARRETT Room 4, 600 F St., N. W., WASHINGTON, D. C. The Bay Shore Buckroe Beach, fronting on O Fortress Monroe. Will open for A NEAT, WELL-CONDUCTED H with comfortable bed rooms, space tric lights, fresh water bath and pavilion, a fine pier and as good anywhere in the world. Several ultated to the comfort and pleasure cars from Hampton, Newport New door. We solicit the patronage during the heated term. Cha- quested. Excursion parties can f Bay Shore. Use of grounds and THE B Y SHORE HOTEL The Bay Shore Summer Resort Buckroe Beach, fronting on Chesapeake Bay three miles above Fortress Monroe. Will open for the season of 1904 Thursday, May 26 A NEAT, WELL-CONDUCTED HOTEL with comfortable bed rooms, spacious parlor and dining-room; electric lights, fresh water bath and good sanitary equipment. A large pavilion, a fine pler and as good a bathing beacon as is to be found anywhere in the world. Several important improvements, contributed to the comfort and pleasure of guests, made this year. Electric cars from Hampton, Newport News and Fortress Monroe run to our door. We solicit the patronage of all who seek rest and comfort during the heated term. Charges Moderate—correspondence requested. Exercision parties can find no more attractive place than Bay Shore. Use of grounds and plazzas free. Address THE B Y SHORE HOTEL CO., P. O. Box 364 Hampton, Va. and read them, afterwards pass them to your friends with the request to return them as you wish to keep them. In conclusion I wish to congratulate The Freeman on the many interesting articles which appear weekly in the "Walters' Department," and to congratulate the readers on the fact that they have such a splendid medium for the dissemination and assimilation of good news. A. B. CARTER Temple, Tex., Special.—W. H. Lewis of Waco, was in the city last week soliciting 3, 6 and 12 month readers for The Freeman. In so doing he met with fair success and good promises for the future. It having been very dull for some time, he failed to meet the abundance of success that awaits him in the near future. Mr. W. C. Hardeman, one of our leading grocerymen gave him his subscription for three months. Mr. J. S. Dawson a hotel owner of 30 rooms is also doing a thriving business. He has resided in Temple more than 8 years; was at one time mayor and justice of the peace in a Mississippi town After having spent more than $3000 has succeeded in accomplishing a long desire. He subscribed for one year. Several others took one for short terms, owing to the fact that the agent couldn't stay over till Saturday. Waco, Tex., Special.—Wilson's famous orchestra is travelling through the state, making great hits as the leading orchestra of the state. Membership, 14, 12 doubles, and also a concert band and quartet. Headquarters, Waco. Mr. Smith's Owl Club dancing school is having a series of entertainments at Marlin. The question: "Who'll be the winner?" The Freeman is greatly demand, ed, read it. Old Father Love, one of the oldest ministers of Texas died in Chicago at the General Conference and was buried from St. Paul A. M. E. church, Sunday the 15th. Dr. Jones Rev. Smith and Mr. Hogans are not doing so well, they are supporting the country somewhat with their financial means. Jones has skipped. Miss Willa Cooper shot and killed her antagonist Thursday night, a man. The Silver Fleece Lodge, No. 56, at their last meeting elected W. H. Lewis asst. business manager, and The Freeman its organ. Read The Freeman for all information of Waco doeds, etc. Columbia, Tenn., Special.—Annie Lee Cheatham, a young colored lady about 20 years of old was horribly burned last Thursday at her home just beyond East Hill. It seems that she was an epileptic. The house in some way caught on fire, and she was found by Will Odlil burned beyond recognition.—Dr. Stephen, a leading physician of Shelbyville, was in the city last week.—Mrs. John H. Williams, of San Jose, Cal., formerly of Los Angeles, is in Columbia, attending the bed of her aunt, who has been orically ill.—The famous glee club of Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn., will be out next Friday, May 27, and render a program at St. Paul A. M. E. Church. The admission is 25 cents, reserved seats 40 cents.—Rev. James T. Gilmore, of Shelbyville, was in the city last week.—William Merrill, business manager of the Glee Club, was in the city last week.—The contest examination was held at the Columbia public school between the grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11. Prizes amounting to $10 will be awarded.—A large crowd listened attentively to the program rendered by the normal school last week.—Mrs. Nettie Claggette, of Theta, has moved to Columbia.—A revival has been going on for the pass week at Gholston's hall.—Mr. Richard Sanders has returned to Columbia. Chattanooga, Tenn., Special.—The Sunday services were very fine at the different churches.—Rev A. Joseph Gorham. A. B., pastor of Tompkins A. M. E. Zion Church, and the preacher steward, Brother J. R. Rowan, left the city as representatives to attend the Quadrennial A. M. E. Zion Conference in St Louis. We hope them agrand session.—The marriage of Mrs. Savannah Gonch to Mr. Robert Williams took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Beavers, Chestnut stre t, was indeed very fine. The bride was handsomely dressed in Texas Items. Waco Dots. Columbia Personals Chattanooga Items 14K ITS FREE "The Money Saver" Mail Order Catalogue. SEND FOR IT. Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Novelties, etc. LEY & CO. Indianapolis, Ind. Special Barrains Guaranteed Plain gold shell rings 100, heavier $1.00 Fine Brazilian diamond stud same, Gold, gilded ring, or solid gold car- rings $1.00 It cares for the dead. Join at any age, cheaper than lodges or insurance. BEULAH WILLIS, Sec'y 536 Indiana Ave. Phones 1178 WILLIS THE UNDERTAKER LADY ASSISTANT 536 Indiana Ave. Phones 1178 For the Senate Chas. O. Roemler Subject to decision of the Republican nominating convention. Every Lady Read This. 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The choir rendered some of its best music, which tended to add much to the occasion religiously. Collection $30.50, L. C. Gibbs, G. D. D. N.; H. H. Johnson, Master of Ceremonies; M. B. Lewis, P. N. F., chief usher. FARES TO ST. LOUIS. World's Fair Excursions via Pensylvania vanilla Lines The sale of excursion tickets over Pennsylvania Vandalia Lines to St. Louis, account of the World's Fair, will begin on Monday morning. April 25 five days in advance of the date of the formal, opening of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. The excursion fares from Indianapolis are fixed as follows: Tickets good for the season, returning any time to December 15th will be sold every day at $12 for the round trip. Tickets good returning within six days, not later than December 15, will be sold every day at $10.50 for the round trip Tickets good returning within fifteen days will be sold every day at $9.00 for the round trip Coach excursion tickets, with return limit of seven days, will be sold twice a week, every Tuesday and Thursday, be- ginning May 17th, until June 30th at $6.00 for the round trip approximately one cent a mile. Coach excursion tickets are restricted to day coaches, whether on regular or special trains. For further particulars consult. Ticket Acents 48 W. Washington St., cor. Illinois & Union Station. HALF RATES To Springfield, ILL, and return via Big Four Route, annual meeting of the Travelers' Protective Association of America. Tickets to Springfield ILL and return will be on sale on June 14 and fifth, 1904, at half rates. Final return limit to leave Springfield to and include June 16, 1904. 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Pinkham’s Veg- ~* etable Compound and her Sanative Wash I am eured, for which I am very thankful.” BOREEAT if wo cacnot forthwith produce tho original letters and slgnatares of $5000 Seah, eA i ner a atten ee * + DR. WASHINGTON SPEAKS ON THE “PROBLEM” AGAIN THE WIZARD MISREPRESENTED Never Places His People in an Avolo- getic Attiutde-We Haye Shown Better Prosress in a Given Period of Opportunity Than any Other Race, Dr. Booker T. Washington has never ‘spoken ont on all mooted questions with greater clearness or more directness than inithe recent addresses delivered in Washington and Chicago. Yet the sap-headed nondesoripts who essay to edit papers in certain centers are pur- ening the same old policy of misrepre- genting the Tuskegeean upon all posst ble occasions, and to place a false con- straction upon utterances, which, if correctly quoted, instead of exposing the Negroe's weakness, as charged, would give the race sledge-hammer arguments in its defense. Dr. Wash: ington has never spoken or written & sentence that would tend to place hi: people in an apologetic attitude. When he has pointed ont our faults, it has been done in a kindly vein, and with s view of helping us discover a remedy for them. With just criticism ther has always been offered encouragement and comparsions have invarlably showr us to have done better than any other race in a given period of opportunity Lately there has been considerable dis: cussion of the Negro as ‘‘child race,’ and captions oritios have been accusing ‘Dr. Washington with coinciding witt Thomas Nelson Page and others wh« prate of the black man’s natural in ferlofity. To prove that Dr. Washing ton’s position upon the Negro’s capa bilities is all that any reasonable persor could ask, we take the liberty of quoting ‘8 paragraph touching this matter, from his recent address in Washington City. He said: “We must face the fact that in a large degree ours, as yet, but a child race, very largely an undeveloped race, and when I say that I do not indicate an in- erfor race. A child race, an undevelop: ed race, is a far different thing from an inferior race. The child in his place, the youth in his place deserves as maoh respect as the full-grown man. Two thousand years ago the prond repre- sentatives of the Anglo Saxon race who sit upon this platform were in heathen ism—were in more complete barbarism than Js true of any blaok man in Ameri: ca, They have had their period of de- velopment.” On the same subject Dr. Washington said at the Quinn Chapel meeting in Chicago last month: ‘“Frankness, ir the long long run, 18 always an element of strength. We must face the fact, then, that ours 18 a ‘child race, or a partially developed race when compared with some other races. This statement carries with tt nothing discreditable to the race. A child is not to be despised beoause of ite size or aze, nor a youth because of his lack of ex perience. Each has as much right tc ask a hance in the world, and is en: titled to as much respect as the fall grown man. The main question, then, jis: ‘Is the child growing, or the youth jand does it possess the elements that insure development into a complete manhood?’”’ These square-toed remarks, steno: graphically reported, are exactly wha’ Dr. Washington sald concerning. thi ‘Negro’s immature development and of the hopetul outlook for the futare ‘This refutes absolutely the misrepre: sentations of the opposition, and wil set at rest any donbts that may hav arisen in the minds of the uninformec ‘as to the Tuskegee educator's faith tr the capacity of his people. Dr. Wash ington is all right, and the pigmy critic should have enongh common decency t shut up. Some men fall out with you the mo. ment they find that they cannot use you to grind their particular axe. We notice that one, James A. Garland, of Danville, Va., has joined the gang o! knockers and windjammers, who de light to pelt the Wizard of Tuskegec with putty balls of malice. If we mis. take not, thisis the gentleman who ha: been industriously seeking for the past five or six’ years to have Dr. Washing ton land him in the Congressional Library or any old place at the govern ment crib, Because of the Dootor’s re fusal to stand for the brother in ques tion, who is said to be almost illiterate and decidedly incompetent to perform clerical work, etraightway he becomes one of the charter members of the organization Editor fortune has so hap pily christened as above. Scratch ar enemy of Booker Washington and you will inyariably find an individual that tas tried to use him and failed. SHARPS AND FLATS. “something doing” at Chicago and St. Louls—jast as we predicted. His name may be Leek, Leak or Leake According to one’s own notion of ortho: graphy, but jadging from the tenacity with which the dimtnutive North Caro Ine divine clings to his alleged “rights’ at the A. M E. Conference, his name ought to be “Leech.” We take it that the Cram dlet is not helping Senator Tillman’s throat. ‘The Republican Senators are equar ing themselves for the campaign with their colored constitutents by declaring for the confirmation of Dr. Crum. Bet: ter late than never. We are under lasting obligations tc the brethren of the craft all over the country who are kind enough to carry our name upon their complimentary Uist. Only by reading the Negro papers can oue keep in touch with the best thought and true sentiment of our peo- ple in the several sections of the land, We deeply appreciate all such favor: shown us. We see nothing wrong in praying for President Roosevelt, bat think with the Indianapolis World that there are others in the party who need it worse— for instance the enpreme court, the house committee on elections and those senators who think more of ‘senatorial courtesy” than they do of the pro- nounced wishes of the Chief executive. Race cnlture and race prestige wait ‘upon race finance, ‘The white man may hamper the Ne- gto's efforts to get into politics, but he places no bar to the Negro’s entrance into business. Why not go into busl- ness? A Nogro leader (2) who does not sub- sorlbe and pay for at least one race pa per fs a hollow mockery. « Georgians must not forget that the ‘eyes of the country are upon them, te see If they are alive to thelr best inter. ests, They must not go to sleep and fail to re-elect that splendid ‘patriot, Judson W. Lyons, ae their national committman, Those who insist that the sensible trend,toward indnstrialism is starving out the schools for the higher edacatior and discouraging the collegiate aspira tions of the Negro may oare to know that Atlanta University, Fisk, Lincoln Howard, Wilberforce and Livingstor have broken all records this year ir average attendance, and are preparing to graduate the larzest classes in thels history. The blindest man ts he whc will not ee. ‘The race stands ready to appland mer lke Bishop Handy when they inslat up: on an educated ministry to hold to the chureh the thousands of young men anc women who are coming out of th schools every year. ‘The demand of th age 1s for trained preachers, trained teachers and trained leaders in every calling. In this great action at law for the recognition of the Negro’s clvil anc political nights, the Negro press 1s th strongest attorney for the plaintiff. One of the race’s staunchest friend: {s Mr, Robert C. Ogden, who has to ou: great satisfaction been re-elected presi dent of the Southern Eiucation Board He {s @ philanthropist, and edacato and generous patron of the man wh helps himself while being helped. May the Ogden tribe inoreage, Apparently the Chicago Broad-Ax finds ite only happiness in being pro toundly unhappy. The latest census gives the A. M. E Church 828258 members. There ar 7,877 preachers and 5018 exhorters. | Thus far the general conferences hav neglected to give out an estimate on thi number of “exhausters,” “oirous- riders’ and “slidin-elders.” ] President Roosevelt made short-ehrif of the naval recruiting cfficer at Nev Orleans, whose southern prejudice le: him to refuse colored men who deatre: |to enlist. It is being made pretty clea || that no color line nonsence “goes” wit! | this administration, | ‘‘Four more years of Roosevelt” is ou | slogan, 2 4 | ‘The confirmation of Dr, Cram is th first order of the business at the nex session of the senate and will remisin & | the head of the calendar until the cas |@ecttied. No shufiling. no ¢rimminc on evasion and no catering to Negro- haters ac the expense of ‘trae Ameri- canism are ever resorted to by Thoodore Roosevelt. Dr. Booker T. Washington and Mra Mary Church Terrell were recent speakers at Oberlin College. ‘When the ‘‘lily whites” and the “black and tans” reach the Chicago convention the weather bureau will put up its most positive storm signal. ‘The world cannot help haying faith in the thrift, foresight, bnainess capacity ‘and prosperity of the Negro who is able to write @ good-siz:d cheok that will be honored at the bank. ‘The Negro Business League, of Je ffer: ville, Ind., has been reorganized under a compact set of rules, and has a roster of thirty paid-up members, with more to come. The cfficers are: President, Joseph Welch; first, second and third vice-preel- dents, Jessie Wilson, W. 8. Owens and Dr. John Halr; Recording Secretary, Jobn T. Smith; Corresponding Secre: tary, R. W. Thompson; Treasurer, Isaac Modlin; Executive Committee (ex offi. clo,) Welch, Wilson, Smith, Thompson ‘and Modlin. Every community should have a Negro Business League. The Louisville Evening Post, after doing good service against Negro dis. franchisement and disapproving the Carl Day assault upon Berea College went to pleces last week because the Kentucky Republican State Conven- tlon saw fit to elect a worthy Negro to the unsalaried position of delegate-at- large to the national convention. The Post should be too great to trip upon so small a stone. It may be Cleveland after all, but your correspondent advises those who plu thelr fatth to “dark horses” to keep 8 weather-eye open for one George B. McClelland, Mayor of New York. Indiana Republicans might have squeezed off & little, measly alternate; delegateship of somekind for the loyal colored brother. R. W. Toompson. A BURNING QUESTION? Yory COAL Fz They don’t belong to “Shortweight Trust.” 4 Big Yards, Main Office 162 E. 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Tho next meeting of the National Ne gro Business League will occar in In dianapolis, Ind, Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 and2. Those who expect to attend should correspond with Dr. 8. A. Fur. niss, 132 New York street, Indianapolis or with Mr. Geo. L Knox, care of The Freeman, Indianapolis regarding board. ing accommodations, Mr. Cyrus Field Adams, 934 8, street, N. W., Washing: ton, D.C., 1s in charge of transporte tlon, and it is eepectally requested that Mr. ‘Adams be notified of ail plans for special coaches or special trains so that the matter of railroad rates and train can be systematized through the assist: ‘ance of Mr. Adams. 8 04 28 tf, a . _ You should be just as careful and particular in A selecting preparations for your Hair, as you are in om selecting food to eat and clothing towear. You should % endeavor to buy the Best, as you know the Best is always - the cheapest, because it gives the Best satisfaction, |... 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We feel sare that the foundation of a great fortune has been leid. and the first paragraph of » ue chapter in the history of Negro enterprises has been written, : ‘The stock holders of our company are protected by the laws of the Uuited States,repardiess of where they live, the books are open for inspection at ell time and the officers are working without salary for the sole benefit of the company. ‘We have ordered a car load of pumping and tubing ontfit, and expect In a short time to place our oll on the market, and give evety stockholder a handeon? dl” idend. Until further notice Board of Directors have decided to sell stock at $9.00 pt share, the par valne of which is $25.00. 5s ‘With these facts before us we feel warranted in entreating the Negroes of world to join us in this great enterprise. 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In“ The Wizard of the Nile,” tod 4 was fecently a guest at the Lincoln In- | era in which I met with some ev fe stitute, Jefferson City, Mo. President one of the pleoes of stage “bug iE a & ; Allen of Lincoln Institute is in great! was the extraction by me, in the p demand as a commencement orator: he| acter of The Wisard: at eggs tro Fe iE ms (ee recently returned from — Sonuiae ™mouths of various characters {, qi “TRG =: ¢’ A of the Association of College President play. Iwould pat the person o; x PY) B oN MI Gse held in Baltimore, head wave my wand and extra Ss A Pp Bae: ie ye eee egg from bis mouth, remarking < TI | EA Bishop Evans Tyree will preach the| aid tt,“AmTawist”” Theron: {of kz ba PS Baccalaurate Sermon at the closing ex-| piace at Rye, N. Y., and my mai fz Se Fae erelses of the A. and M. College Normal, | Mr. Charles B. Dillingham, lsst RE as Jk Patz Deginning May 81, Prof. Connell, |mer presented me with, a sey Ne Prin, The A. and M. college, Normal, ) English bulldog. Snortly after m Z ve Nel Als. will have 126 graduates this Year. | quirement of the canine, we n E a The annual address will be by Col. Pet | ie Pie atte ee ee oY DAD TS a PORT § Pere ey, 8 THE WIZARD OF TUSKEGEE. "Tie, Wisaed of Pankagee,” yy BBY; 30 they aay, So Booker must socept of it Any way! ‘The Wizard once had dinner ‘With his friend; with his friend, ‘The President, and let us say— Otner men. He got lx hundred thousand, Holy gee! Holy gee! ‘From one whose name s—let me think- | Carnegie. ‘The Wizard went to Boston, Not for beans; not for beauz— ‘To see his rivals act Iike boys In thelr ‘teens.”” ‘The Wizard of Taskegee— Give applause! Give applause! Is far beyond the man they call “Wizard of Oz.” No Colored Jurora. Attorney J C. L. Harris of Raleigh, NN. C., went to Washington a few day! ago to apply to Associate Justice Har. lan of the United States Supreme Court for a writ of error in the cage of Alfred Daniels, colored, under death sentence for murdering the father of United States Senator Simmons. Harris bases his application upon the ground that there was discrimination against Dan {els on account of his race, and that the commissioners of Jones county, where he was tried, had no names of Negroes in the jury box. Trouble in a ‘Mixed’ School. ‘The race feeling in Kansas City, Kas. aroused by the killing of Roy Martin, a white high school freshman, by a color- ed student named Grogory, was for a time intense. The school closed tempo- rarily inan effort to qaiet the excite- ment that it was expected might follow Martin's funeral, the white pupils ac- serted that the Negroes would never MF UIAS HS 0 LEZ E> % > ~<—S eo ] FO Wy Edite oe hale § : By MoD De Mee Haich Smith, colored featherweight champion of the West has been matched with Oscar Gardner, the Omaha Kid. The fight will take place somewhere in the Northwest in the near future. Rolland Griffin, the colored bantam weight champion wrestler of the state, is willing to defend his title against any 116 or 120 pound man in the city. Ed. Peck, Bert Cornell or Tom McGee pre: ferred. Address Arthur Withers 454 Fourteenth street, Indianapolis, Ind. Frank Carroll, the clever colored boxer of Chicago, is in Minneapolis, Minn., making arrangements for a re- turn match with Otto Steloff. In their former {battle the boys gave a very clever exhibition of the manly art, in which honors were shared. Both boys are anxious for another meeting to de- cide supremacy. Carroll 1s anxious for & finished;ifight; thelr last bout was 15 rounds, Ike Barrett, one of the most promising young colored middiewelghts of the city, who bas been ont of the fighting game for some time, has decided to draw on the padded mitts again and is looking for 8 match with any man in this or adjoining states who cares to => LO3T RELATIVE. Iwish to know tne whereabouts of a young man by the nane of Henry Jin- kins, He was born and raised in Evans- ville, Ind. His mother’s name was Julia Bush, and his father was Demons Jinkine. There Is some railroad aad mining stock connected with this in. quiry and he, Henry Jinking, is the on- ly helr toit. All information should be addressed to Demous Jinkins, Rock Springs. Wyo. Copies of The Freeman are on sale at Fred D, Thomas’ barbershop, 242 Hast Second street, Los Angeles, Cal. again be permitted to enter the high school. The trouble finaliy subsided and the race feelirg has apparently died ont. When the high school was re- opened a equad of policemen was drawn ‘up inline at the main entrance to see that the eighty colored pupils were not molested by the seven hundred whites. Boys and girls of both races took thelr Aconstomed places and no eign of fric- tion was displayed. eee In the House of Representatives at Washington, recently, Mr Goldfogle of New York spoke in behalf of the Jews of the United States, for whom he asked equal treatment and protection while traveling in Russia. Using as his text the remarks of Mr Hardwick of Georgia on the Negro question in the South, delivered in Jan- uary last, Mr. Morrell of Penneylvania sald that the ambitious or aspiring ‘Negro was treated as an outosst In this country to a greater extent than the Jew was treated by the degraded peas- antry in Russia. Everywhere, he sald, the Negro was beginning to be treated as necessarily an inferior and was die- criminated against in the different walks of life. It was not alone in the Sonth- ern States that the Negro was unfairly treated in the enforcement of the law. In the North, he eaid, courts and jaries were often his enemies, “‘always ready to exaggerate his faults and ignore his virtues.” The corner-stone upon which the Democratic institutions of this country were founded, the hope of all Americans, whether native bora or naturalized, white or black, was best exemplified, he declared, in the “door of hope” polloy, as expressed by Presi- dent Roosevelt. He denied that the State of Penrfsylvanta imposed restric: tlons on the Negro, as charged by Mr. Hardwick. Prof. Armant, formerly of Chicago, is now located in our city, delighting the Patrons of Tyler's Dancing Academy with the more popalar grade of music which is in favor, played in the Profes- sor’s own inimitable style. There are quite a number of Thespians sojourning in our midst. Among whom are some well known faces: Irene Trusty, of the team of Trusty & Trusty, Frank Pool, Paul Rooke, Lew White end Silas Wil- The following communication ‘Was re- ceived by “Breakaway” this week from Ailly McClain in regards of getting on match with several of the local “pugs.” “T have a 133 Pound boy that I will match against any boy in your city, give or take two pounds. I also have a boy the weight of the Columbia Pet. I prefere Beverly Howard or Jess Clark, or any colored boxer in the State. The fight to take place before the club offer. ing the best purse. Weigh in at the ringside or at 3 o'clock, Bitty McCiain 1809 Chestnut-st. St. Louis, Mo. Rr ic) eee Educational otes. Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo, The Board of Regents has appropriated $10,000 for # heating plant. $600 has been allowed for the Summer School. $1,000 has been allowed for a brary, State Supt. Carrington and Pres. B, F, Allen will select the books Prof. Da Bois has been invited, and is expected, to give a course of lectares at the forth. coming Summer School. Pres. Allen and several other members of the facal- ty attended the opening exerclees of the iid nt a ‘Worlds Fair. Rev. J. E. Moreland, General Secretary of the Y.M.O. A., was tecently a guest at the Lincoln In- stitute, Jefferson City, Mo. President Allen of Lincoln Institute is in great demand as a commencement orator; he recently returned from the convention of the Association of College Presidents held in Baltimore. eee Bishop Evans Tyree will preach the Baccalanrate Sermon at the closing ex- ercises of the A. and M. College Normal, Als, beginning May 31, Prof. Council, Prin, The A. and M. college, Normal, Als. will have 126 graduates this year, ‘The annual address will be by Col. Pet- tibone. Other speakers are: Sutton E Griggs, Nashville, Tenn., Hon. Josiah T, Settle, Memphis, Tenn. and Hon. H. V. Cashin, Reoelver U. 8. Land Office, Huntsville, Ala. eee Tuskegee was recently visited by teachers and pupils from the public schools of Washington, “We neglected to chronicle the visit to Tuskegee of Mr. W. T. B, Williams, of the Hampton Institute. Mr. Wil ‘ams stopped by tolook in upon the sessions of the Alabama State Teachers’ association, snd spoke to them most ac: ceptably during one of the evening ses- slong. Mr, Williams was former super- vising prinotpal of the colored High school at Indianapolis, and is well known in the educational world as an efficient and capable educator. It was a real pleasure to welcome him to ‘Tuskegee and to have him speak to the teachers of the state of Alabama, and to our own teaching body as well.” —Tnskegee Student. eee The Alcorn A. and M. college of Westside, Miss., will hold its thirty- third annual commencement exercices, ‘Friday, May 18 to 19. Baccalanrate sermon by Rev. J. C, Honston, Yazoo City, Miss. eee The commencement exercises of the ‘Chattanooga National Medical college /were held April 28, at Davidson, Chapel A.M. E, oburch, Chattanooga, Tenn. ‘eee ‘The Medical, Dental and Pharmacent- ical colleges of Howard University, Washington, D. ©., held their coni- mencement exercises Tuesday, May 10. jee UAVOURNALISTS WW, ore = se “New Yorkers are so formal,” says one critic, “their dinner {nvitations are sent out five weeks ahead.” “New Yorkers are so casual,” says another, ‘‘they ask each other to dine throngh their butlers at the telephone.” And both statements are true Here, As ever, ignorance is the father of the general assertion. People wno tell us that New Yorkers are not cultivated have simply never mingled with that group, who, precious and intellectual ‘as Boston’s own and prehaps numerical- ly as large, represent an important phase of New York soclety. In the same way Philadelphian’s are fond of saying that we have no love of sport and the outdoor life; and in say- ing so, must, it seems, be thinking of the island of Manhattan forgetting the little communities of New Yorkers in Westchester or Long Island. Just as we inolnde the populations of many for- eign towns, so we represent many social ideas. The result is an elustye one to commit to print, Not only are all these sets numerous ‘and unstable, but, still more confusing, they are made up of no discernible prin. ciple. Even the composition of the so-called “Four Hundred” defies explan- ation, The newepapers{delight to rep: resent it as glittering, godless pluto- cracy, in which money is not only re- quisite but all powerful. We must confess that amoug its members the poorly off are in the min- ority, and that forthe most part it is made up of the rich, headed by the can- did lady who feels ‘most sorry for peop: Je who have fifty thousand s year; they are soapt to think they van live like really rich people.” But to admit this is not to admit that money is the single attribute considered, the only link that holds these people together. For evi- dently some of our richest men are not in it, while not a few of less than moderate means are included. An un- predjadiced observer cannot help eue- pecting that the frequent charges that noone can get Into this set without money is made by those who prefer to lay thelr own failure to thelr clroum- stanees rather than to more personal disabilities. One must undoubtedly have enough money to have clothes to wear to their partlesand caba to take them thither, but one must above all be an ogreeable enough person to be asked, and it isin the latter quallifica- tion, I think, that the hitch most often occurs.—From the ‘'Soolal Side of New York,” in the June Ainslee’s. A Supreme Educational Need Met. \ Normal School devoted to the Professional Train- ing of Teachers, furnishing that correlation of academic and industrial education, discipline, professional training and practical skill which will best fit them for teaching. The Institute for Colored Youth with a most valuable history of sixty-six yearsin Philadelphia, Pa., presided over by such distinguished educators of the race as Charles L. Reason, E. D. Bassett and Fanny Jackson Coppin has been reorganized under Prof. Hugh M. Browne to meet what the late Dr. J. L. M. Curry considered the supreme need in the educational work among our people, namely : re “A professional school which should combine teacher training, industrial training, kindergarten work arid 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 build- ings 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 ad- vantages. The school is under the management of a Board of Mem- bers of the Society of Friends (Quakers) and is undentominational. The cofps 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 re- quired 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 : PROF, HUGH M. BROWNE, (CHEYNEY, PA. Frank Daniel’s as a Wizara “nv'The Wizard of the Nile,” an op. era in which I met with some success, one of the pieces of stage “business’ Was the extraction by me, in the char. soter of The Wizard, of eggs from the months of various characters in the Play. Iwould pat the person on the head wave my wand and extract an egg from bis mouth, remarking, as I did it, “Am Ta wiz?” Ihave a country Place at Rye, N. Y., and my manager, Mr. Charles B. Dillingham, laet sum. mer presented me with a very fixe English bulldog. Snortly after my, ac- quirement of the canine, we noticed that the supply of eggs from our hen- nery was diminishing, One afternoon while strolling about the grounds I ob- served the bulldog, whom I had named “Noah,” after my character in “The Office Boy,” acting in @ suspicious way near the heanery. called him to me and hecameup with a guilty expree- sion on bis face. As Iwas talking to him I patted him on the head, when to my surprise, he opened his month and rolled ont an egg. This explained the shortage of eggs, and algo caused me to believe that, although now only an hamble cilice boy, I am still a bit of a “wiz.” Talking of eggs, not long ago this same dog, “Noah,” scared one of our Setting hens from its nest, As I went Up to the nest, 1 heard a peculiar scratehing sound, and stooping down, thought it came from one of the eggs I immediately picked up the egg and held it in my hands, the warmth of which very shortly hatched ont a little chicken, This sounds likea fairy story, but it {sa fact. Since then I say: “Why buy incubators when you can haton eggs in your hands?,’ (“Little Storles of the Stage,” in the June Popular Magazine ) 000 A Joke on ¥rank Daniels, A recent incldent which occurs to my mind, relates to a joke played upon me daring the engagement of ‘“ The Office Boy” at the Victoria theater. What is Renerally regarded as the song hit cf ‘the plece is a ditty written especially for me by Paul West and John Bratton, entitled, “I'm Oa the Water Wagon Now.” As the tittle indicates the song tells the story of a man who has had all sorts of experiences with Joha Barley- corn, but who had reformed. I carry through a portion of this song a long glass, which contains lemonade, which Teuck through a straw. Some joker in the company substituted a Seoteh high- ball for the lemonade onenight, and you can imagine the trouble I had stimulat- ing my delight in being on the water wagon, when I had to suck through a straw glass of rather bad Scotch whisky.—(“Little Stories of the Stage,” June Popular Magazine, ) 000 Ainslee’s for June. Archibald Eyre, the author of “The ‘Trifler,” contributes the complete noyel- ette to the June Alnslee’s. It is entl- tled, “The Custodian,” and has as the heros young Englishman whose early life has been shadowed by his parents folly; through the influence of bis grandmother, an English duchess. be ts commissioned by a Continental diplo. mat to andertake an ardous and extremely delicate task. The story { simply and planstbly told with just the right proportion of humor and dramat {o incident, and, moet important of all the readers interest is held throughout The short stories in this number com bine to aive a sertes of pictures of vital throbbing, human life, to which vario Your Heart. When Your Heart Fails to Pump Your Blood, Trouble Results. Mra oe Gee ee You have, if you find it hard to breathe after walking up stairs, exercising, ete. 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Mr. George Finn, who spent a few days at General Conference, has re: turned. ‘Mrs. Mary Jackson 1s epending a few days with her husband at French Lick, Indiana, Dich Reed, the well known Cincinnati detective, was In the clty Tuesday on bnatnese, Miss I4a Groves is much Improved at this writing. We hope to see her ont in a few days. Mrs, Stewart and danghter, Edith, loft last week for Chicago for perma. nent residence, Mrs, Henrietta Jones of Chicago, formerly of Indianapolis, is visiting her another, Mrs, Bell Davis. Mre, Robert Thompson and slater 0° Kokomo are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ker- sey in Blackford street, Persone holding invitations to the Arcadian Club daxce will please retain the same until June the first, ‘Mrs, George L. Knox received a tel: ezram that her slater in California was very ill, At this writing she is better. The State Oratorioal Contest was held on the20th, and Samuel Taylor, colored, represented Shortridge High School of this city. Bvery one 1s invited to attend the grand ball to be given for the benefit of the race club, May 30th, at Germanis Ball, Haughville. ‘Miss Margaret Merriman left last week for a short stayin Chicago, after which she will leave for St. Louis for an indefinite time. The ladies of the St. Philip’s Mission served dinner, last Monday and ‘Tnes: day, at 505 Indiana avenue, quite a neat sum being realized. Rev, Stewart of Allen Chapel, who has been attending the A. M. E. Gen- eral Conference for the last two weeks, will fl his pulpit Sunday, Mre, Hannah Chapman, an old and respected member of Blaskford Street Choroh, died last Tuesday morning after a few Weoks illness. St. Philip's Misston will celebrate thelr third anniversary May 20th, at their usual 4 o'clock services, at which time a fitting program will be rendered The Adsoript Club held a meeting Monday night, at which W. L. 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A musicale and promenade concert was given by St. Philip's Mission last Tuesday night at Odd Fellows’ Hall, which was largely attended and was qaite success, both financially snd socially. ‘The trustees of the Baptirt University (colored) held @ meeting last Monday to raise fands for the school. They held another meeting on Tuesday at Shiloh Baptist church. ‘The school has enrolled forty etx pupile. Mrs Mahalta Pickens of Louisville, but lately of Washington, D. C., arrived in the city last Sunday, and intends making this clty her home. Mrs, Pick- ens is the mother of Edward Pickens well known in Ind{enspolis soclety otroles. Mrs. Lucretia Knox, who has been filling quite a lengthy engagement with the New Orleans Concert Company, is again in the olty spending a few days of her vacation, Mrs. Knox intends rejoining the company for a summer ‘engagement in a week or 80. | ‘The Married Ladies’ League met last Tuesday evening with Mre. Rosa Har- vey to reorganiz3 their club, which will be known as “Woman's League.” ‘The Officers elected were Mrs. Mattie La- | mont, president; Ada Jones, seoretary ; Rose Harvey, treasurer. Their next meeting will be with Mrs, Ada Jones, The ladies of the ¥. M. C. A. anxilia. ry are expected to attend the anaiver- sary of the asacclation to be held at Simpson Chapel on Sunday afternoon, May 22d, The entire membership {e expected early that they may recelve instructions concerning seating, ete. Mattie A. Sisele, president; Donera Donnell, secretary. Rev. N. H. Tolbott, M. D., pastor of Simpson Chapel M. E. church, preached the anniversary sermon of the U. B. F. jand 8, M. 'T. at Tomlingon Hall last Sunday afternoon at 4 e’clock. Over three thousand persons were in attend ance, Dr, Tolbott handled his subject i. thoroughly that he held his audiencs | spell bound, | The Christian Endeavor Soolety of the Ninth Presbyterian charch met or May 15th and elected the following "officers: James Myers, president; Benj Snyder, vice president; Rose Hender son, eecretary; Wm. Bradley, treasnrer |The meoting-was most interesting and enjoyable, All present participating jand promising a bright fatnre for the Jorganizstion. ‘The toplo for next Sab bath will be “False and Trae Ambl- | tons.” The Freeman 1s considered the best Nogro journal in the United States of America; the best becanze it is the new- jSlest and has the widest circulation. Hi, W.H. Chambers, desire to thank its editor for suppors and complimentary mention. I was not elected bishop, but am in line for 1908. Revs J. W. Smith and J. 8. Caldwell were elected {om first ballot, There will be quarterly meeting on Sunday, May 22d. Rey. H. \u. 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Don’t fail to attena the BALL given ‘by White's Cafe Waiters, at Odd Fel- lows Hall, Good orchestra music in abundance. Hall open at nine o'clock Pp. m. All are invited. Wednesday, May 25, 1904 ADMISSION, a 25 Cente. tare ‘The second anniversary of the Indian- apolis Colored Young Men's Christian Acsoclation will be held Sunday after: noon, May 22 at 3:30 at Simpson Chapel. The assoolation has eecared Mr. James M Ogden, president of the indlana State Epworth League and a prominent lawyer of Indianapolis, to deliver the Address. ‘The following 1s the program for the afternoon : Song .............+2.+++-Congregation Tonovation.........Rev. N. H. Talbott Solo...........Mré. Besste Dean Ogden Seriptare...../.......Rev H L Herod ‘Viola Solo................James Hodge Addrose...........Mr. James M. Ogden Violin Solo.............Pheodore Cable Report of General Secretary Offatory—song. ..........Congregation Remarks................The President Benidiction. | ‘The Freeman is on sale each week at Mr. John Emery’s, 821 East Market st., (rear) Louisville, Ky. remy ZP aA Vie 4 RA a. BERS ey SSS VE Sree SS SS es VRS SSF ou eS NINTH PRESBYTERIAN. Rey. H. B. Gibson pastor; services 11 a, m, and 8 p, m.; Sunday School 2:30 p. ™.; ‘prayer meeting Wednesday evening, 8 p, m. Visitors always welcome, The topic for morning service will be “Growth in Grace.” The Christian Endeavor Society will meet at 8 pm METROPOLITAN BAPTIST NOTES 422 North Senate avenue, Rey, T. W. Lott, pastor; Sunday School 10 a. m; Bible class 7 to 8 p. m.; preaching 11 a, m,, and 8 p. m.; prayer meeting Thursday evening 7:30 to opm, “The Faith that Removes Mountains.” Miss Willard Webber will render a vooal solo for the occasion. The social of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brewer realized $43 20. Mrs Sallie Shelton’s entertain- ment cleared $12. Both were brilliant affairs. SEOOND BAPTIST CH UROH NOTES Rev. C. H, Johnson, pastor; preaching 11 & ma and 8 p. m.; prayer meating Tues. day evening; Sunday School 9:30 a, m. ALLEN OHAPEL NOTES. Hours of service:—Sunday, 10:45 8, m., Brosching; 12 m., class; 2 p. m., Sunday School; 7:30 p.m, preaching; class Tues day night; prayer meeting Thursday night; teacher's meeting Friday nignt, Rey. H. E. Stewart, pastor, residence 1501 Cornell ave. MT. ZION BAPTIST ORUROH. Corner Eleventh and Lafayette sts, Hours of service: Sunday 9:30 a.m, Sabbath School: preaching 10:0 a. mand 13 p.m. ‘Braver meting Tustday night: preaching ‘ruureday night. Rev. BF. Farrel, pastor: resideacs: NUS North West street. SIMPSON CHAPEL NOTES, Rev. N. H. Talbott pastor; services 11 a, m, and § p. m.; Sunday School 9. m. —$—__— BETHEL A; M. E. CHURCH NOTES. Vermont street, between Missouri and Toledo streets, Rev. J. M. Townsend, pas~ tor. Services 11a, m.and ‘8p, m,. Sunday ‘school 2:30 p.m. SHILOH BAPTIST GHUROH. Corner West and Walnut streets. ot service: Sunday’ 0:2) a, m.. Sebbattrscneon, Preaching 10:65 4. mand 7:00 pe Prager specting Tuesday. night: proaclling Thursday night. ‘Rev. J.C. Baton pastor: residence 22% Greenbriar avenue. CORINTHIAN BAPTIST NOTES. Rev. J. Franklin Walker pastor, Sun day-school 9 a. m.; preaching 11 a, m, and 8p. m.; communion first Sunday each month, JONES’ TABERNACLE NOTES. Rey. W. H. Chambers pastor. Service: 11a, m. and § p, m.: Sunday-school 2 p. m. SECOND OHRISTIAN CHURCH. ‘Thirteenth and Missouri streets, Rey. H. L. Herod, pastor. Sac. 'S tg) sh ae AB AN: |" ae & Nee Man Stuck On Seraes frame serge, Walch ane the ay bind All Men Are Besides being almost everlasting they are perpetually stylish, always dressy and undonbtedly the most com- fortable fabric for summer wear ever woven. ‘We show them in various weights in black and biue—the sale on black serges has increased immensely, ‘We make them either skeleton half ned or lined thronghont, using pongee silk or Instrine lining for lightness and durability. OUR $20 00 SERGE fs exceedingly good, but our best is the finest you ever saw or ever will see unless you come 0 ns. This is Serge Time. Ask to seo our 8448 at $25 00 (INCORPORATED) os TAILORG.... 41 South Llinois Street, Indianapolis, - - - jndiana ——_—_==E=E_E___— The Birthstone for May is Emerald Discovers false friends: Tnsures true love. Thavea fine assortment mounted for your inspection from a few dollars to $450. Each set single and with diamonds and other precious stones, L R T DIAMOND ‘ MERCHANT 15 North Illinois Street, ‘The Claypool Hotel is Opposite Me. Ee Cut Rate Market 238 INDIANA AVE, Bolling Beef............ sssseseeee-50 FROME... ae seeesescvccsensee enreee 88 BAD Roast. . 5000. sercescevessee sees 100 Chuok Steate............ ce ceec eens BFC Round Steak......................-1le Loin Steak......... 0... .ceeceeeee e120 Porter House Steak........ ........15¢ Best Kettle rendered Lard..........100 O08 TAA 65a. sie ses vececaceedss BAO OK OHOBE sop nccenoncese veces ass100 Pork Sausage...... .....5....00-0+-106 Bacon. .........4+ vee. ee0ee +1240 t0 140 POM ca taiien'on kvcveesscss\ore res tie California Ham............ 0.00.....96 WOOL GRORE: 005005 s00cisaesece cena Ie Bulk Oyeters...........0s0eeeee0e 250 A. BR. HAINES, Prop. Gs E. ROBBINS | ——peaver 1x New and Second-Hand Furniture, Stoves ‘and Carpets, Coal and Kindling. “Highest cash prices paid for anything of value. Fur- niture sold for cash or easy payments, By request of the people we have returned to Cona'peliverea” 201 Indiana Avenue eee CALL FOR...... Good Lunches and Meals at 333 E. Court Street Boarding vy the Day, Week or Meal, Old Phone 8777, 8 Ring. Mrs. J. H.Stallard — | New Phone 2666 Res, 507 Hiawatha St, Nathan T. Ward Office room 1, ‘Wilson Building 12 N. Delaware Street ge es Mrs. C. WHITTEN First class Millinery. Satisfaction Guaranteed. ‘Try us and be pleased. 337 INDIANA AVENUE. ee eves Dr.Joseph H. Ward Orion nouns: Sto l0a.m., lto8p.m, to8p. m OFFICE AND RESIDENCE 4854 Indiana Ave, INDIANAPOLI& Teuxenones: | HS igisBiack, ——__—__ —— PAmNTs, OIL AND VARNISHES, ‘ttm AND GaLvanizEp Inox Work Hardware, Pumps, Pipes, Kto. 622 INDIANA AVENUE, Telphone 1188. IxpIANAPoLis IeDIANA Razors and Scissors Ground e Piscator 818 Indiana Avenue ovrer Parvin’s Blood Purifier - 75¢ AGENT. ILLINOIS & OHIO ST. THERE IS NO EXCUSE for having that cough when a bottle of Pik’s White Pine. Erector SPECIAL | willcure it. Price 250 a bottle, for sale only at PINK’S Cut Rate PHARMACY 50 Indiana Avenue, cor. West Street. SSS DR. GRANTERCLAY @ DENTIST ¢« | BEST WORK AND LOWEST PRICES, OFFICE 108 N, DELAWARE STREET mitt | | I \ HHI Tailoring ol Company i — 327 INDIANA AVENUE— ca enero a acre ee eee atest. Everything guaranteed. . Special Sale, Trimmed Hats 50-cts and $1.00 Miss M. W. Nichols, 336 Indiana Avenue. Progressive Millinery: Ee Patronize the Advertisers of The Freeman. Read the Ads H H.Hammer & Co. DEALERS 1X Fancy Groceries and Meats Flour and Feed Hardware, Granite, Tinware, Chin and Glassware, | 1901 and 1908 Yandes, cor. 19th Street. Phone, Main 3287, | Use Hammorine tor the Hair | CC sss 0.5. MORGAN AMES N. SHELTON 014200 1 Red—Phones—New 058 Morgan & Shelton ‘(Licensed Embaimers) FUNERAL DIRECTORS & EMBALMERS Bost Service. Lady Attendant Fatr Prices. 417 Indiana Ave, Open allNight eee BALLARD’S CE CREAM 20¢ qt. ; 100 pt.; 50 3 pt. The Gem Gandy Store 212 Indiana Avenue. Our newShirts are ready for inspection, y “navtlich bE eee 18 Nore Luinens berban, ———e Peters & Burdge SECOND-HAND GOODS Bonglit and Sold. ail kinds of Stove and Perinat Bomar 425 and 427 Indiana Ave ——$$_$____ Household Goods New and Second-Hand Strictly First-class Highest price pald for Second-Hand Goods. Repairing Of All Kinds J.L. BEATTEY N. E. cor. Senate and Indiana Avenues. 234 W. Vermont Street, 233, 235, 237 Massachusetts Avenue, 18, 20, 24 N. New Jersey Street, 1588 N, Illinois St, 1532 College Ave. Tomlinson Hall Market HAVALUNCH In a Box for 10 cents. ————EEEE———— Read the Ads and then patronize them. 5 ae ne ae How to Invest. — International Loan and Trust Company Capital Stock, ~~ 1004 ‘ HOME opmice TODD BUILDING, LOUISVILLE, KY, MARQUETTE BUILDING, OBICAGO, LLL, ao le careening eee! Diedees. shen "We can save you money. Rae Renee any ‘retave of Vane ERTEL'S 209 Massachusetts Ave, 108 Bane onto Serece, IDdlanapolis, lad _____————, Ohio Farmers’ Fire INSURANCE Co, Geo. M. Cobb Co. Agts 239 Newton Claypool Bldg. Indianapolis A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH + AND HAIR TONIC... Bee eet ott jevaaieeee 1 woxpmmron Pacm suzicn, ite ieee eee ies eereratecrce gcse eee eee eon Sillcutharm tothe skin" Whea You ge the cle you ny eS ‘cuastratiarn Toxic See ee Co ee eta eee (CRANE & CO., 11 W. Iackson St., RICHMOND, Yau —— Patronize our advertisers.