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THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XVIII. NUMBER 12 THE NEGRO CRIMINAL PROTECTED BY THE WHITE BOSSES THE REMEDY MUST BE APPLIED To the Ones That Protect Him—No One for the Law-abiding Negro to Co- operate With—Rooswelt's Lincoln Day Speech Answered. Editor The Freemann. DEAR SIK:—In a recent issue of your valuable paper I read the noble address of President R ocevelt at the Lincoln dinner in New York. I have read and re-read this speech till it lines and the lessons it conveys are indelibly stamped in my memory. I have read the many addresses of Dr. B. T. Washington and there is not a man or men for whom I have greater respect than Dr. B. T. Washington and President Rocevelt. But with all due respect for what has been said and done with regard to the uplifting of my people the Negro, as a race, and granting that he is all that is said he is, I want to give some of the "why is its" by way of defense for him. I think that the law of cause and effect applies to the southern Negro as a race more truly than to any race of people who inhabit our great America. Physicians say in treating disease to effect a cure stop the cause. Now, in the South the Negro is the prime factor in the problem of labor, and in the southern white man we have a true case of a disease difficult to cure; with the officers of the law as physicians and the application of the law as the remedy. President Rocevelt said in his speech "the Negro in his failure to co operate with the officers of the law in bringing to justice those who commit crime is the race's worst enemy as well as the enemy of all the people; that law abiding colored men should be the most relentless in bringing to justice those of the race who are criminals." Granted, we heartily subscribe to that doctrine, but right here the cause comes in. He has already said the Negro was the prime factor in the problem of labor in the South. The plantation, the levee camp, the saw-mill and in fact every southern enterprise is almost dependent upon the Negro to do its labor and to keep these supplied with hands every vice conceived in the ignorant and criminal head is practiced, encouraged and protected. There is not a plantation in the South where gambling is prohibited; there is not a levee camp on the river where there is not 25 or 30 crap tables and each camp with its full quorum of lew women; nor a public job of any kind where the same thing cannot be seen and these places are under the full control of our very moral white superiors whose word and will alone is the unwritten law. Here the voice of the law is dumb and the officers of the law are deaf and blind, and the law-abiding Negro generally have no officer of the law to co-operate with, and he must stand and look on with closed lips and deaf ears. This is true in nearly all southern enterprises. The cities are a little in the advance, but just a little. If murder is committed or a decent Negro's wife or daughter is outraged it is only necessary that the culprit be a good farm hand or laborer in camp or mill as the case may be when, in nine cases out of ten, if the culprit is a Negro he is never tried and if a white man he is never arrested. The boss white man simply says "Don't bother that Negro" and that ends the proceedings. And any Negro who dares to say a word generally finds himself arranged for trial before Judge Lynch, from whose decision there is no appeal. Now, I have tried to show that the grand cause for the southern Negro's unreliability in the punishment of criminals is the holy and revered fear of coming into conflict with the will of a white man. Now, let the physician apply the remedies and the effect will cause. Let the officers of the law say to the law-abiding Negro on the plantation, in the levee camp and in the public jobs outside of the cities where there are more crime and vice than elsewhere: "Help us to put down crime and immorality among your people and we guarantee to you the protection of the law, you shall not lose your life, you shall not have to leave the country," and sit, the people of the American republic will soon know there are more law-abiding people and the criminal Negro shall soon learn that there is no place of refuge among us for him and that every law-abiding Ne gro man is the enemy of orime. Only let this be done and all the world will soon know. Only let the officers of the law (the physicians) apply the law (the remedy) to the white man (the cause) to let him know that his will is not all supreme and the effect (failure of the Negro to co-operate with the officers of the law through fear of the white man and Judge Lynoh) will cease. Now, sir, I am not seeking notoriety, nor do I wish to see in the print, but living as I do right in the midst of what I have wrote you and knowing you to be one of the race's greatest leaders I thought to speak a word in defense of the southern Negro, and to give you an idea of the inside workings down here in the land of cotton. Moorehead, Miss. UNCLE JOE. WILLIAMSPORT Williamsport, Pa., Special.—Alonzo Watson has assumed the proprietorship of the Pondexter hotel.—Charles Gross, 650 Center street, who has been ill for the past week, is slowly recovering.—S. J. Whaley was called home on the account of the illness of his father last week.—The social at Mrs. Lewis' residence, Center street, last Tuesday evening was well attended—Arrivals at the Chauantqua club last week were: Mr. Payne, H. W. Augusta, A. M. Massey, Philadelphia, Pa.; F. D. Mills, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Fred Weaver, Clarence McCulla, Miss L. Blue, Williamsport; T. B. Melson, Johnstown; J. Brown, Philippsburg, Pa.; Samuel Williams, Pittsburg, Mr. James Moore, of Philadelphia, is writing a book, entitled "The Necessities of the Negro." He is progressing with it rapidly and we hope he will continue with his good work.—Born to Mr. and Mrs. Clemans a fine one.—James Gilmore, of Cleveland, O., spent Saturday and Sunday in the city.—A. W. Johnson is planning to open a factory to manufacture toilet extract.—Eorrence Gross has returned from Washington, D. C.—Mrs. James Wilson, 233 Campbell street, is on the sick list.—Prof. Wm. H mayfield's band is now ready for summer engagements.—Very interesting exercises were held at the B. Y. P., U. Monday evening at Ebenezer Baptist church. The program was in charge of Miss Hattie Gibson; opening prayer by Mrs. Grey; solo, Miss Bertha Wilson; oration, C. Anderson; afterwhich refreshments were served.—Served, Charles E. Johnson, 694 Court street, gave a birthday party in honor of her husband, Charles E. Johnson, last week. The evening was spent in music and games, afterwhich refreshments were served and all wished him many happy birthdays.—Rev. Hurben, of Washington, D. C., presched at Shiloh Baptist church last Sunday.—T W. Thornton and daughters have returned from their sojourn in Washington, D. C., and Orange, Va.—Rev. Jackson, of Pittsburg, Pa., is officiling in the revival services at Ebenezer Baptist church.—The St. Patrick social given by Mrs. Cora Tayler at her home Friday, March 17, was a success both socially and financially.—The Freeman is for sale at B. Y. Roberts' studio, 433 Pine street DALLAS Dallas, Texas, Special.—Isom Wooldridge is in Hot Springs.—Stafford Brother's minstrel is in the city for a few week's rest. The company is looking well and reports a good season.—The trustees of the Christian church have bought a lot on Cochran street and will soon erect an edifice.—Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Hill and Mrs. Mary Lawrence have returned from St. Louis.—Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius contemplates making Indianapolis their future home.—The Temple of Fashion and hair store is receiving orders from Canada and other foreign countries through their "ad" in the Freeman.—Home buying is a leading feature these days among Dallas Negroes. They have purchased $35,000 worth of city property in the last 30 days.—The minister presented by local talent at Jones hall Monday night was well attended.—Ben Everett, the famous slide trombone player, and Toney Brown will join Sells and Downs' circus this season.—The jubilee singers representing the A. and M. College of Oklahoma Territory were at Bethel A. M. E. church March 17.—H. W. Scott was elected president of the literary society at their last meeting.—The teachers of the high school are proud of the industrial department added to the school. ROCKFORD Rockford, Ill., Special.-The Rockford Jubilee singers will appear at Capron April 6.-Gorgeous preparation is being made for the ninth annual ball of St. John Temple INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 1905. FOR SIMPLE JUSTICE. CRIMINAL NEGRO CRIMINAL THE LAW JUSTICE G. HAYWOOD '05 LET JUSTICE DEAL ACCORDING TO CRIME, NOT COLOR, FOR A CRIMINAL IS A CRIMINAL WHETHER HE, BE, BLACK, OR WHITE. No. 16 of the Mystic Shrine.—Boston Powell is in the city hospital, suffering with typhoid fever.—The Afro-American Republican club met Thursday evening.—The Allen C. E. Society is in a flourishing condition, due to the secretary, Mrs. Margaret Outz.—The stewardess of the A. M. E. church met Wednesday evening and elected the following officers for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. Belle Sawyer; Vice President, Mrs. Ethridge; Secretary, Miss Anna Hodges; Treasurer, Mrs. Birdie Harris.—Mrs.ella White entertained the Young Ladies' Sewing Circle Wednesday evening.—The Ladies' Industrial club served a luncheon to the members of the club and their friends Friday evening.—The musical concert at Woodman's hall on last Monday evening was a grand success.—Mrs. Charles Lee has returned from Peoria, Ill. TRIMOUNT. Trimount, Tenn., Special.—School closed last Friday.—The marriage of Miss Maria Alston and John Pew will take place at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs W. D. Alston, Sunday evening.—Mrs. S. W. Alston leaves today for Illinois to visit her parents accompanied by her sister, Miss Clara Locket.—Mrs. Hinton Alston will visit her father in Covington Sunday.—Rev. R. F. Alston and sons have purchased 100 acres of fine land around Trimount. The village of Trimount is owned and controlled by Negroes. Not a white man lives in the village.—James O. Alston is the happiest man in Trimount, its a boy about four months old.—Subscribe for the Freeman, S. W. Alston will take your subscription.—Miss Maranda Alston, of Covington, is in town.—Z. W. Alston is improving.—W. W. Alston will go to Memphis Monday on business. HAMILTON Hamilton, O., Special.—The mass meeting at the Baptist church was attended by members from Lockland, Glendale, Oxford and Elmwood. Rev. Johnson, of Oxford, preached in the evening at the auxiliary meeting. Their next meeting will be held at Oxford.—Rev. Dickson, of Middletown, preached at the morning and evening services at the A. M. E. church Sunday.—Mrs. Turner, the evangelist of Middletown, conducted the afternoon service.—Miss Gertrude Jones, Dave McCoy, of Oxford, and Mrs. Gaines, Middletown, spent Sunday in the city.—The juvenile choir of Elmwood deserves praise for their service.—John Dickerson, of Dayton, was in the city on business last week.—Master Mainard Dickerson is on the sick list.—Mrs. Jerisha Berlman has returned from Dayton, where she has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Laura Jackson.—Miss Grace Williams will return to her home, Eaton, this week.—John Rollins and Mrs. Charles Conway are on the sick list.—The K. of P. lodge will have their annual sermon preached at the Baptist church next Sunday evening. Rev. Seymour will deliver the sermon.—E. W. Anderson read a fine paper at the mass meeting.—Much praise is given to Mrs. James Craig for her faithful work and the upbuilding of the churches in her district.—Mr. and Mrs. Herman Long, Mrs. Pearl Bryant, Grace Williams, Henry Mikle and Jean Jackson composed a dinner party at the People's restaurant Sunday evening. COLUMBIA Columbia, Tenn., Special.-Mr. and Mrs. Orlander Gwyn delightfully entertained the following guest last Wednesday evening at cards Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Purdy, Mrs. Lunie PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY-SIX MONTHS, 85c; ONE YEAR $1.50. Nicholson, Mrs. Polk, Amos and Misses Mattie and Bertha Gwyn.—Prot. G. W. Hynes gave a series of moving picture exhibition Wednesday and Thursday nights at the First Baptist church.—Rev. Shatee, traveling evangelist is in the city.—The Knights Pythia's was a grand success.—John Halfaere who has been attending the Meharry Medical College at Nashville, is in the city.—Theopolis Frierson died last week after a long illness.—Mrs. Maria Allen is seriously ill.—The Knights of Pythia's sermon will be prescheduled tomorrow by Rev. C. A. Ward at the Mt. Lebanon Baptist church.—Mr. and Mrs. Dave Sykes have returned from Earlington, Ky. EVANSVILLE Evansville, Ind., Special—Among the visitors for the week were Misses Sadie Gaines, of Henderson, Ky.; Beatrice King, of Terre Haute, Charles Reed, Phillipine Islands; Pleasant Jackson, Chicago, Ill.—Misses Christina Rice, Nettie Allyn and Hal Smith have about recovered from their recent illness.—The high school class of '05 are preparing their essays for commencement. They are progressing very nicely under their president, John Janders.—The third avenue base ball team won their first game last week.—Quite a crowd of society people attended the grand banquet given at Henderson, Ky. A large delegation of teachers and those interested in education will attend the session of the S. I. T. A which convenes in Indianapolis March 30th. Among the number will be the Misses Allyn, Jackson, Rouse, Winlook, Swan, Wyatt, Shank, Shorter, Messrs Rouse, Coox, Clark, Green, Beecher, Monroe, Evans and Miller. A few were present at the "star" on "Plee" Jackson recently. All he could say was "delighted." NEWSPOTPOURRIOFTHEWEEK GATHERED BY THE FREEMAN'S MANY CORRESPONDENTS INTERESTING PERSONAL NEWS The Closing of Schools, Preaching of Sermons, Death and Sick List, Successful Entertainments the Events of the Week Among the People. Dyersburg, Tennessee, Special.—Mrs. Willie Morris and sister, of Clinton, Ky., are visiting their friend, Mrs. Amanda Doyle.—Mrs. W. O. Carr has returned from a very pleasant visit to Memphis.—Frank Tumbanks, our hustling teamster, has put in a telephone.—Miss L. A. Ledinger secured the highest vote for class representative of the normal class of Fisk University. Miss Ledsinger is a graduate of Bruce High School and we are justly proud of this honor. A very successful rally was pulled off at the C. P. church last Sabbath. This is the last effort under their present pastor, Rev. M. S. McCaulay, who will preach his last sermon April 2nd.—The funeral of Quince Smith, an old and respected citizen of our town, was prescheduled last Sunday at the C. P. church by the pastor, Rev. McCaulay.—Eugene Adams, Clyde Smith and Ernest Fowkes have cast their lots with the Noonday lodge, No.1802, G. U. O. O. F.—The graduating class is hard at work, trying to prepare orations for the event of their lives.—Miss Georgia Gray made a trip to Fowkes recently. Rev. S. P. Miller and Mrs. Laura Greggs attended the Ministers and Deson's Institute last week at Fowkes.—S. D. Douglass is preparing to build on the rear of his lot. Let every man build who can, Dyersburg is crowded. MAYFIELD Mayfield, Kentucky, Special.—Rev. G. H. Burkes visited his family Tuesday in Paducah.—G. W. Taylor made a flying trip to Paducah Sunday.—Mrs. Jennie Chambers, after an absence of two years, has returned to the city.—Mrs. Calie Crawford and family moved to Paducah this week.—Miss Addie Bryant, of Louisville, is in the city visiting friends.—Mrs. Laura Montgomery, of Columbus, is visiting her parents this week.—Miss Amanda Smith died last Saturday. Funeral service occurred at Pryore Chapel.—The Japanese club of the A. M. E. church will give a grand entertainment next Monday night. A very elaborate program will be rendered.—John Boyd died the past week of consumption. SAN ANTONIO. San Antonia, Tex., Special.—The waiter's contest at. St. Paul Methodist Episcopal church was won by J. L. Thompson. J. H. Franklin and Walter Nelson acted as judges.—Oscar Cott, R. Freeman and Louis Hill will leave soon for Portland, Oregon.—Miss Elmore House, of Los Angeles, Cal., is in the city visiting friends.—Mr, and Mrs. R. H. Bradley entertained a host of friends at their home Monday evening in honor of their daughter, Ollie Smith.—Charley Menter has remodeled his cafe and solicites the patronage of all of his friends.—William Nelson is on the slick list this week.—Miss Delphia White, of Gonzales, is in the city. UNIONTOWN. Uniontown, Pa., Special.-The members of the L. I. P. D. S., association attended Mt Olivet Baptist church in a body on less Sabbath evening and had a grand sermon prescheduled to them by Rev. P. H. Thompson. He was taken by surprise, not being notified of the occasion until the young men marched in and filled several of the front pews. But was prepared for them and preached from Palm Beach court. The Future Prosperity of the Negro? He logical argument was with force and power and highly appreciated by all. A donation of $5 was presented to the pastor. MOBILE. Mobile, Ala., Special.-Mr. and Mrs. Howard entertained Mrs. Wilburn and Mrs. Ed. Brown last week.-John Alexander is on the sick list.-James Adams, of Atlanta, will be on the same bed as theenville hotel.-Mrs. Speerlock is visiting her band.-The Bienville and the Barber's base球队 will cross bats on the 28th -E. Everell is in Montgomery.-Call at the Pocahontas day morning for the Freeman.-The ladies church gave a recital Thursday evening. JOYAN'S WORLD BY "DOROTHY." This column will be devoted to the interests of women. Questions will be cheerfully addressed, and it is necessary to give a pseudonym under which the querist may be answered. The full name of the querist will not, under any circumstances, be published. No answer will be sent by email to Woman's Corner, The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. 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Gambers have destroyed their paraphernalia and turned their rooms into places of worship as a result of a sermon preached by William A. Sunday, the evangelist, on impure amusements. x Women in Wisconsin will have an opportunity to exercise the right of suffrage this spring. They may vote for State and County Superintendents if they go to the polls and convince the election officers that they are qualified to vote by reason of being twenty-one years of age or older; that they are not under guardianship; that they have never been convicted of felony, and have lived in the State one year and in the election precinct ten days prior to the election. Only once before were women of Milwaukee given the opportunity to vote for school officers and a very few votes were cast by them. A woman who observed the 106th anniversary of her birth, March 14, at the St. Anthony's Home at Lafayette, Ind., attributes her long life to hard work, and says that hard, consistent labor will keep any one healthy. 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ROOSEVELT'S INAUGURATION ONE OF THE BEST ATTENDED IN THE HISTORY OF THE COUNTRY SOCIOLOGICAL SOCIETY MEETS Washington Entertains Visitors in Gilt Edge Order-Anderson, the Political Sensation-The "Gum-shoe" Method of a Department Clerk Exposed. Washington, D. C., Special.—The inauguration visitors have come, had 'the time of their lives' and gone. Ours people were here from everywhere and a better pleased aggregation of souls the nation's capital never saw. They were wined, dined and otherwise entertained in a style that spoke volumes for the hospitality of our town. Each of the public functions in connection with the induction of President Roosevelt into office were attended by a happy throng. The dinner by the Pen and Pencil club brought together 300 of the race's leading men, and the menu, together with the original cartoons and quibs for which this club is famous, combined to make the occasion one of the most refreshing of the season. The inaugural welcome ball at Convention hall, the city's largest auditorium, was a banner social event, drawing not less than 3,000 of the Negro's best dressed and most highly cultured representatives into pleasing contact. The entertainment offered by the Woman club and the Native Washington was of a gilt-edged order and rounded out a half-week of festivities that will remain long in the memory of every participant. The special committee on public comfort, headed by Mr. Daniel Murray, deserves unstinted praise for the thorough, systematic and conscientious methods employed in caring for and providing diversion for the vast crowds that surged in from the four points of the compass. Washington certainly did herself proud on the occasion of the inauguration of the best President the nation has had since Abraham Lincoln. The National Sociological Society chose a highly fitting time for calling its members together for a conference to consider plans for the betterment of the condition of the colored people and to bring about a more harmonious relation between the races in this country. The attendance, while not designed to be numerous, was of an unusually representing gicharacter, embracing the Negro's ripest thinkers in the many departments of progressive activity—the church, school, politics, professions, journalism and commerce. All met the perplexing questions of the hour in the most candle vein. A delegation, led by Bishops Grant, Walters, Arnett and Clinton, including such men as Ex-congressman George. H. White, Profs. Jesse Lawson, Kelly Miller, A. H. Grimke, G. W. Cook. E. A. Johnson and others called on President Roosevelt at the conclusion of their deliberations and laid before him a request that he recommend to congress the appointment of a commission to investigate and consider every phase of the race problem in America with a view of reaching an adjustment of differences on a permanent and satisfactory basis, just alike to all the elements that make up our national body politic. President Roosevelt received the delegation most cordially and though not indicating what action he might take regarding its request promised to give the matter his earnest consideration. The appointment of Charles W. Anderson as colleator of internal revenue for the second district of New York is the political sensation of the honor. This gratifying action of the President in giving honorable recognition to the colored voters of the North with service in the home state of the appointee, instead of at Washington or abroad, is a distinct step in advance of old time traditions and promises to revolutionize the entire system of dispensing federal patronage for the Negro. With the door of hope opening northward as well as southward the future of the race takes on a delightfully roseate hue. Mr. Anderson is in all respects worthy of the handsome reward tendered him and we are sure he will make a capable officer. "Wheels within wheels" are getting to work now that the new order of things is in full motion. The slightest whisper or intimation carries with it a profound significance and often potently influences results. The casual reference at Bethel Literary the other evening by Prof. Roscoe Conkiling Bruce to a prominent young man employed at a high salary in one of the executive departments is causing no end of talk, some of it not at all pleasing to the official in question, who, besides being active in many local affairs, is regarded as the floor leader at Bethel of a small but nonny coterie of anti-industrialists. Prof. Bruce being rather savagely attacked by this young man because of his connection with Tuskegee Institute practically charged that his opponent was acting as the associate editor of the Washington Bee and correspondent of the Boston Guardian, two papers notorious for their violent criticism of President Roosevelt and all of his policies. The comedy of the situation lies in the fact that the said limb of the government invariably essays the gum-sheet method in his various campaigns and it sets his teeth on edge to have the danitless Bruce thus drag him forth from his hiding place and expose his "fine Italian hand" to the public gaze. On the tragic side it is a subject of remark and surprise that a department clerk so closely identified personally and politically with a distinguished federal official who by virtue of his position and state leadership is considered a logical champion or the administration should lend himself even secretly to such service as chief editorial writer and correspondent of the two papers that habitually hold the President and his friends up to ridicule. The combination is queer to say the least and there are rumors afloat that if an organized effort should be made to show either or both of these men up to the President for constructive if not actual disloyalty they will have this reckless contraband scribbling to thank for it. We have it from reasonably good authority that something may be expected to drop soon. Richard T. Greener, of New York, who has served for nearly eight years as commercial agent at Vladivostok, Russia, is succeeded by Thornwall Haynes, of South Carolina, who comes by transfer from the United States consul-hip at Ronen, France. Both are colored. Mr. Greener is a graduate of Harvard and well known in public affairs. Mr. Haynes, who is a product of Vanderbilt University, is also a very capable man. It is thought that another equally desirable birth will be found for Mr. Greener Since the news of the splendid state recognition accorded to C W. 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Eighth Illinois regiment in Cuba, and was for a long while headwaiter at the Great Northern, Chicago. He recently accepted the position of second waiter at the Planktonn at Milwaukee. Wis. It is inconceivable how some proprietors can believe a waiter can live on twenty dollars per month, especially where the man has a family to support, and considering the necessary deductions for accidents and lost time. While some can do it easily you must admit that all men have not the same opportunity; some, whose stations are favorably located, make a very fine showing at the end of the day, but there is twice as many more good men who are unfortunately pushed by some unseen hand of fate into the rear and to locations along the undesirable center. Judge E. W. Hewlett of Washington, D C., incidently dropped into the restaurant in the court house in the above city, which has long been patronized by lawyers and judges. No colored people has ever been served in that particular department and the advent of Judge Hewlett threw consternation into dining room and kitchen. After waiting about a half an hour and seeing that none of the help would come and take his order the judge bolted for the kitchen and cornered the proprietor and demanded that he be served immediately. The meal was served in a "jiffy." The girl waiter, feeling that she had been everlastingly disgraced, immediately resigned because she had to serve a respectable colored man, whom President Roosevelt had appointed a judge. The girl, no doubt, would have felt it an honor to have served a notorious white man who had spent several years in prison. An advertisement appeared, a few days ago, in the columns of this paper for girls to wait table in a good restaurant. This is remarkable in view of the fact that only a very few colored girls have ever attempted to do this work, and still less have learned to serve with any noticeable taste and order of arrangement, to say nothing of proficiency. On the other hand, look at the hundreds and hundreds of places that employ white girls, and who receive the greatest praise for their work. They began with no knowledge of the work, and with much poorer teachers than is possible for the colored girl to-day, if some of her many young men friends will only stop and give her a few instructions two or three times a week. Let some one start a school for teaching young colored girls how to serve the table; it may prove her domestic salvation from the wash tub. Tell the read- St.Louis Fair Grand Prize AWARDED TO Walter Baker & Co.'s Chocolate & Cocoa The Highest Award ever made in this Country 43 HIGHEST AWARDS IN EUROPE and AMERICA A new illustrated recipe book sent free Walter Baker & Co.Ltd. Established 1780 DORCHESTER, MASS. ers of The Freeman you have a class of the best looking young ladies in your city next week teaching them to serve the table. John Jordan Miles Hurt. John J. Miles, head waiter at the Planktonium, was painfully and perhaps seriously injured Saturday evening the 11th of March, while alighting from a street car. His shoe caught in the car step and he was thrown down violently, striking on his head. Mr. Miles is confined at his home, 408 Wells street, and the full ex ent of his injury cannot yet be ascertained. — Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin. The many friends of Mr. J. J. Miles throughout the country will regret to hear of his misfortune. We are glad to state, however, that we have just been informed that Mr. Miles has recovered and is still doing business at the same old stand. Hotel Notes from Dallas, Texas. Since the opening of the new Imperial European Hotel Dallas has beeco quite a mecca for first class waiters Charles Newton, who took charge of the cafe and grill room of the Imperial last November, has done much to improve the local situation for colored waiters. Mr. Newton having induced the managers of the Imperial to pay first class wages when opening; encouraged the other headwaiters in the city to ask for a raise, which was promptly given. For many years Dallas has been considered a very poor hotel town for colored waiters on account of the small wages paid, but now, with the present existing conditions, Dallas can be classed as a metropolitan hotel city for first class colored waiters. Busy Times at the Plankinton. Thursday, Feb. 16 1905 Reception to Aronbishop Messmer, 8 to 11 p. m —Arcade. Theo. Thomas' orchestra. Fruit, lemonade — Large and small colonial rooms. Tuesday, Feb. 21, 1905. Equitable Life Insurance Co., Banquet of sixty covers. French room—12:30 p. m. 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OSCEOLA Osceola, Ark., Special.—The public school closed here last Friday. There were four who received their diplomas, Misses Elliott and Musgraves, Messrs. Musgraves and Richardson. On Sunday afternoon the Rev. Dr. Guy preached to the graduating class. He preached an excellent sermon. We need many more such preachers as Dr. Guy. He loves his people; he proves to them that he loves them. He has a school going at his church and has Mrs Emma Pullen as his assistant teacher, teaching all who may come, not for money, but for the upbuilding of his race. I find some very old ladies taking advantage of the opportunity. Prof. and Mrs. Curry are doing much good in the way of educating the young people in and about Osceola. Prof. Curry has a nice farm and when school is on he goes out on his farm and works just the same as any other farm hand. C. H. Newsm, who has been in the city all winter and also a representative of The Freeman, will leave in a few days for St. Louis and other northern cities. Mr. James Williams will succeed him as agent for The Freeman. If you want to keep up with the times read The Freeman. PARIS Paris, Texas, Special —The Lone Star State has undergone one of the coldest winters that it has had for many years, that is what the old folks say; I am only a boy of twelve years old, so I do not know much about it. I guess I am the youngest agent that you have, however I do not have any trouble in disposing of every copy you send. Our school is in good shape, and our Sunday schoo's and churches are putting on new life since the trees have began to bud OPINION OF THE PRESS One trouble with Booker T Washington's advice is that the public has the idea that it is intended for and is only good for the Negro race, whereas the sayings of this great Negro educator are just as "pat" for the white man Common sense draws no color line.—The Indianapolis Star. Civilization has been threatened every year since it's birth, yet it moves along "with many a backward swinging curve," and will be firmly established long after the evils that threaten it are forgotten.—The N. Y. American Transcript. So Say We. If the theorists and dreamers of Boston and a few other places would come down from the clouds and get a spade or some other useful implement they might have more to their individual credit and it is certain they would have the thanks of a long suffering race — The (Baltimore, Md.) Laet. HUBBARD Hubbard, Texas, Special.—The colored people were entertained with a banquet at the Odd Fellows' Hall. Saturday evening, March 11th. Messrs Sims, Griffin and Moore having managed the affair to the satisfaction of all the attendants and with credit to themselves. Two of Hubbard's young men, Meerss. Gus Thomas and Ray Watts, having imbibed too freely Sunday afternoon proceeded to "take in the town" and as a usual result of such conduct, each contributed something to the exhueber of the city at the solicitation of the officers. Low One Way Colonist Rates Via Big Four Route To California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Utah and intermediate territory. Tickets on sale March 1 to May 15 1905. For full information and particulars as to rates tickets, etc., call on agents "Big Four Route," or address Warren J. Lynch, General Pass, and Ticket, Agent, Cincinnati, O, or H. M. Bronson, A. G. P. A., Indianapolis. Free-Official Map, History and Workings of the Panama Canal. 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Anderson to an important federal office in New York has caused much discussion as to the proper rule to guide in selecting occupants of places in the public service. The Indianapolis News declared that "to appoint a man because he is a Negro is as bad as to exclude him for the same reason." What it means, of course, is that the man should be selected entirely for fitness, regardless of color or other consideration. That is the principle on which the civil service law is based, and it is undoubtedly the correct principle. But, outside of that law, it is very difficult to avoid the charge that the appointment was made for some other reason besides merit. Discussing this feature of federal appointments, the Springfield (Mass.) Republican thus comments: What are the actual conditions? Did not James Jeffrey Roche and St. John Gaffney get elegant consular offices abroad simply because they represented the Roosevelt Irish-American Democrats? Most men receive offices because they are Republicans, some because they voted for the two battleships, others because they are the friends of Platt or Penrose, others because they wrote biographies of the President, others still because they represent this or that "vote." New York has its "quota" of offices in the civil service, Ohio and Indiana men have fattened on the government for years for no sort of reason beyond their parochial political activity in the so-called pivotal States. So long as such conditions are recognized by every administration it is by no means a square deal to object to the appointment of a few capable Negroes because they represent a particular body of American citizens. Unless the appointments are controlled by law and decided after competitive examination on merit alone, it is impossible to avoid what the Republican points out as favoritism. A President, no matter how wise or how anxious to do the best possible for the public service, is hampered in many ways. He is, for instance, restricted to members of his own party. Being hunan, he naturally prefers to select his friends rather than his enemies. The different States, too, must not be discriminated against, but each given a fair share. The active, prominent and influential have a much better chance than those who, though unknown, may be equally deserving. The best Presidents make bad appointments for the simple reason that they cannot know all the applicants personally, and are frequently imposed upon by the politicians who recommend their henchmen and favorites. Most, if not all these troubles, would be avoided if all appointments were made under the rules governing the civil service law. When that is honestly administered (it is an ideal as a mode of appointment) all applicants will have an equal chance—the poor, the rich, white, black, German, Irish, Negro or what not. They go in on their merits and qualifications, without extraneous influence of any kind, the best man or woman getting the certificate and eventually the office. No questions are asked about color, religion, nationality or politics. The classified service is open to all on equal terms. It is outside the classified service, under what is known as the "spoils system" that the abuses complained of by the Springfield Republican occur. Under this system, of course, the President is expected to give office only to the qualified and deserving. He cannot avoid recognizing the classes, nationalities and political cliques, but he can select from these men only who are fit for the places. And it goes without the saying that it would be highly unjust to exclude from consideration the thousands of deserving Negroes whose claims are as strong as those of any other class, whether regard he had to mere political service or their general merits as men and citizens. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEV/SPAPER ANARCHISTS AND THE GOLD EN RULE. In the public mind an anarchist is regarded as the quintessence of all that is cruel, revolutionary and wicked. They are supposed to put in their whole time plotting murder, especially the murder of rulers, and one would as soon try to live peaceably in a den of wolves as to trust himself with a party of anarchists. Such being the almost universal opinion, our readers$will doubtless be surprised to learn that there is a colony of anarchists in this country, living peaceably together, without any form of government whatever, with no police and no need of any, no courts or constables or any of the other agencies supposed to be indispensable to civilization. Another thing that will surprise is that the motto of this colony is the 'golden rule' and that they have no other law. This colony is located at Home, Wash., about twenty miles from Tacoma. They have several hundred acres of land upon which anarchists are invited to make their homes. Each is allowed two acres of land. Each family has a nice little home, a good garden and plenty of food. No man employs any other man to work for him, but each tills his own soil. It is the theory of the residents that no one man can properly till more than two acres of ground, and this is a sufficient tract to give a family a comfortable living. It is claimed for the community that there is not a more highly moral or just assemblage of people on earth. The few hundred citizens of the colony are said to be happy, thrifty, wide awake and progressive. James F. Morton, Jr., one of the originators of this remarkable colony, recently lectured at Detroit, Mich., before the union men of that city and urged them to avoid drawing the color line in trades unions. He said no objections were made at Home to any man on account of his race; all colors, races, religions and nationalities were welcome if they accepted the principles and rule of action prevailing in the community. Mr. Morton advocates a world-wide union, in which neither race nor color is drawn. He urges his fellow laborers to educate themselves, to be careful of their personal appearance, to be beautiful their homes and fit themselves to meet their employers with intelligence equal to their own. This, certainly, presents anarchists in a new aspect and proves again that the devil is never so black as he is painted. Our readers, we think, will agree that, if this is what they preach and practice, anarchists cannot be such bad fellows after all. Home, under the golden rule or applied Christianity cannot be a bad place to live at, and it is pleasing to reflect that there is one community in the Union from which the demon to race prejudice is excluded. CANNOT FOOL THE MASSES. It seems to us that the most ridiculous and absolute piece of folly that is now being perpetrated by men who call themselves college graduates is the anomalous policy pursued in editing the Negro Democratic paper in the city of Boston. To give one sample of the illogical methods that are characteristic of this sheet in every issue may be mentioned a recent issue in which a clipping taken from a southern paper is printed, which awhows that some southern men got insulted because Prof. Booker T. Washington rode in a sleeping car with them and refused to vacate. The colored Democratic paper copies this clipping with great glee. Two-thirds of the editorials of this paper are devoted to showing that Mr. Washington lacks manhood, and is doing all he can to curry the favor of the southern white people. Now it quotes from a southern paper, with approval, the fact that Mr. Washington insists upon his rights as a man to ride in a sleeping car. It is no wonder that the average Negro college graduate fails to get any hold upon the masses of our people. It is pathetically sad to see how far the selfishness and jealousy of these so-called educated people will permit them to go. They have no influence, however, upon the masses of our people because they do not know the masses and have no touch with them. AN EPISCOPALIAN ON LYNCHING. At the recent convocation of the Protestant Episcopal church, held in Boston, the discussion on the subject of "lynching" occupied a prominent place in the deliberations. A strong resolution designing to set the church on high ground in denunciation of mob violence was offered by Judge John H. Stotsenberg of New Albany, Ind., a leading spirit in the Protestant Episcopal faith, as well as one of the most potent forces in legal and political life. The resolution failed as written, and the best that the great body would do was to adopt a compromise declaration condemning "all forms of lawlessness" without specifically mentioning lynching. Judge Stotsenberg is a staunch friend of the deserving classes of the Negro race, and his sympathetic interest in our welfare is a harbinger of a better day when his kind will be multiplied many times over in this land through the saving grace of practical Christianity. Judge Stotsenberg; in an interview touching lynching and the duty of his church, expressed himself in the following emphatic language: "This question of the protection of the colored race from lynching and the duty of the authorities to punish promptly and severely the perpetrators of lynch law confronts the nation from the President and the G.vernors of the States to the unofficial private citizen. No man of common intelligence can shut his eyes to the fact that unless this growing tendency to mob violence is effectually checked by the strong hand of the law, one of three results will sooner or later follow—either the mob spirit will extend to the lynching by white mobs of white men accused of crime, a war of races will be precipitated in which the weaker race will be destroyed or there will be a forced exodus of the oppressed race in the last extremity. The present state of things cannot continue without harm to the republic. The Bible says that whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap, and that saying applies as well to nations as to individuals. We do protect our own citizens, whether black or white, who are persecuted or maltreated in other countries, but if a black citizen is tortured or lynched in our own land by mob violence there is no redress, and the leaders and members of the mob are never convicted or punished. It is certainly true, as the bishops of the Episcopal church have said to the members of that christian body, that if the church has nothing to say in condemnation of the murderous crime of lynching, she simply disowns her duty and her Master." To all of which we say "amen." William E. Curtis, the able correspondent of the Chicago Record-Herald, is writing letters from Alabama, and devoted one recently to describing how federal appointments are made in that State. There being no Republican congressman from Alabama, the President relies upon a body of referees consisting of three men, one of whom is chairman and the others members of the State Republican Committee. These fellows are careful to recommend each other for the best places, the chairman himself taking the choicest plum, which is the internal revenue collectorship. They frequently import for postmaster at important towns, men who live in distant parts of the State, who are unknown to the patrons of the office and not wanted. Some of those appointees are disreputable and accused of serious offenses. Nobody outside of the ring has any chance to get an office, and by this shameful method of proceeding the Republican party of the State has been reduced to a few thousand. In fact the smaller the party is the better it suits the ring, as there are not enough offices to go around. President Roosevelt is shamefully imposed upon these ring referees, and it is astonishing that he does not get on to their tricks and fire the whole disreputable gang. No wonder the so-called Republican party is so odious to the decent people of Alabama. Many planters in the South are of the opinion that it would be a mistake to attempt to colonize the Southern States with Italians. In the first place there is a great surplus of Negro labor which must be employed, both for the benefit of the workers themselves and the States in which they live. A large idle population is bad for all concerned. A great majority of the Italian immigrants are not the hard working peasantry, but the riff raff element from the towns which their own government is glad to get rid of by dumping them on these shores. They are not the kind of people best suited to colonize the agricultural sections of the South, for which no labor is so well adapted as that which has been there for centuries. The wise southern planters see plainly that to exchange their long tried Negro labor for these European dagoes would be worse than swapping "the devil for a witch." Speaking of federal appointments the District of Columbia and the States nearest to Washington have an advantage in getting places. Thus you will find a large proportion of the employees in the departments from the District, Maryland and Virginia. The reason for this is obvious. As the applicants and their supporters reside on the ground or near by, they can do their soliciting at less expense. Applicants from distant States have to pay traveling expenses in going and coming, to say nothing of board and lodging while there. When they arrive they are among strangers who are not interested in helping them. The native, however, can go over to the departments every day, have troops of friends to help, and keep bombarding until he lands. 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The colored people should be recognized everywhere in proportion to their numbers and deserts. The Freeman thinks it would be wiser not to be so continually harping on race evils, race discriminations and race matters generally. This in time becomes a bore and defeats the ends aimed at. Let us not emphasize race so much and not bore our friends so much with complaints. The world pays little attention to the man who is always complaining of his wrongs or to the woman who is always complaining of her "rights." President Roosevelt is going to Texas next month to attend a reunion of his old army friends and later on will hunt for big game. He needs a rest from the strenuous life of the last few months, and none will begrudge him its enjoyment. He will doubtless make a number of speeches en route, and it is needless to say that they will attract much attention as they will be addressed to southern audiences. Live Within Your Means. 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Payton and Harris are still with Bailey and Smith's Comedy company touring Wisconsin. They report good business. Robert Mallory, proprietor of the Mallory Hotel, Dayton, O., entertained the "Smart Set" company Wednesday after mattinee, prior to their departure for Wheeling, W. Va. The favored few of the "Smart Set" was entertained every minute they had to spare by Messrs Curtis Brown, Will McKinney, Ernest Hall and Charles Williams; as usual, in Columbus, O. Charles W. Williams, greatest comedy juggler of his race, writes that he has closed a twenty weeks engagement with the Miles Orton Southern Show and sends regards to his friends in and out of the profession. Notes of "Way Down in Georgia" company. After playing to S. R. O. houses in South Dakota we have crossed over to Minnesota. The show is booked solid for ten weeks. There are nothing but ladies and gentlemen with this aggregation, both white and colored. The production will be put under canvas about May 15th. Arthur L. Prince is sole owner. Mr. Ed. C. Prince writes from Albany, Ga.—We opened here the 12th, for a two weeks run and regardless of the pouring rain at 8:45 the S. R. O. sign with the two joly Prices at the top was hung out, Madam Price and I have had a long season but we are still pleasing the people nightly. We are both well and send regards to all friends. We still get The Freeman, the world's best Negro journal, each week with all the good news. Arthur L. Prince manager of "Way Down in Georgia" company.—If you wish to hear from Arthur Prince, who was with Owens Comedy company, you will have to write a letter to yourself: for you are the only Arthur Prince who traveled with my company if there are any more Arthu THE FREEMAM POST OFFICE. Foster, Miss Agnes Garay, Miss Iliian Ganes, Miss Irene Harris, Mrs Eva Harris, Mrs D B Morton, Clara Moxley, Miss Nelle Mine, Miss Emma Mine, Miss Emmie Miller, Mrs Gerinde Moore, Mrs M Ceola Owen, Miss Annie Payne, Miss Rea Roberson, Mrs Mary Shelton, Mrs Tillie Scott, Mrs Fannie A Taylor, Mrs Carrie Thornton, Miss Clara Thompson Miss E. Wills, Mrs Bessie Wills, Mrs Bessie Bebee, C W Baker, George Barr, J. D Barr, E. A. Bennett Briggs Campbell Bros Cooper, D H Cooper, G Cissel and Mines 2 Carter and Howell 2 Cook, D H Cook, J H Dixon, William Gilliam, H L Gee, Chance Gee, E H Glede, L E Goodie, John Gudge, W. T Gulger, Mr. H Howard, E L. Hughes, Ed Howell, H W Johnson, Ed Johnson, Chas P Jackson, Bob(die10c) Jones, Lc ROUTE Rabbit Foot Co., Jacksonville, Fl., March 5, Valdosta, Ga., 28; Thomasville, 29; Moulton, Tiffen, 31. Billy Kersands Minstrels – Winchester, Ky. Richmond, 28; Paris, 29; George- town, 30; Lexington, 31; New Albany, Ind. April 1. Billy Kersands Troubadours Voolekle & Nolan- montgomery, Ala., March 27; Atlanta, Ga. 28; Macon, 30; Valdosta, 31; Cala, Fl. April 1. Smart Set Company, Baltimore, Md., March 27 to April 1. Ansonson and Goines – Schenectady, N. Y. week of March 27. Maharach Big Minstrel Carnival – Logan, Utah, March 28; Ogden, 31. Mallory Bros. Brooks and Halliday. – Orpheum Theater, Los Angeles, Cal., week of March 25. Brown Bros. Frank and Harry – Olympic Theater, Chicago, week of March 26. Walter Doodle Comedy 4, en route with Bob Glenn, Jim Winters Cracker Jack Co.; Julius Glenn, Jim Winters Robinson, Harvey Goodall, Narken, W. week of March 26 Frank Mahara's Minstrels – Glandstone, Mich. March 7; Shewano, Wig, 29. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Princes of your character, I don't want them for I should have to discharge them the same as I did you. J. Owens, manager the Owens Colored Musical and Dramatic company. At the Central Hotel, Dayton, O., Mr. and Mrs. Elliott proprietors, a select and congenial few of the "Smart Set" company was lavishly entertained in honor of Mr. John Bailey of the company on Friday March 14. Those who attended despite the inclement weather were: Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Chenault, Mr. and Mrs. William Johnson, Misses Sadie Mears, Florence Smiley, Cecil Reese, and Messrs George Day, George McClain, Charles Foster, Walter Hillard and Gus Hall. Notes from "A Rabbit's Foot" Comedy company.—We are now arranging everything for our opening in Jacksonville, Fla., March 27th. Everything looks bright and new and we will have a larger and better show than ever. We have everything that it takes to make up a good show and we feel quite sure that "A Rabbit's Foot" Comedy will more than please her patrons as usual. We have quite a large number of new faces this year and all of the old hold oars are in the pink of health. Our ball team will not start out with us as their season commences with us the 1st. of May. Pat Chappelle would like to hear from E. C. Harris as he has important news for him. Notes from the Gam theatre.—We have with us Miss C. Wa is who is making quite a hit with "Put Your Hands in Your Pockets And Loudly Cry Here is My Friend." Miss Estella Jones is also making a hit with her sweet nightale歌 voice singing highclass selections. J. W. Dennis leaves them all screaming with his funny sayings. Old father Keney is still to the good in his old man specialty. "Kid" Fox, the unexcelled buck and wing dancer, is still making all the others in his class stand aside for he is the real thing. J. W. Hamilton, the great baritone ballad singer, sends regards to all his friends in the profession. Leachletts from Frank Mahara's Minstrels.—In Oshkosh, Wils., the entire company was banqueted and royally entertained at the elegant home of Mr. and Mrs. Ell Rice formerly of Lawrence, Kans., the home of George Walker of Williams and Walker. The affair will long be remembered by all as no pains were spared to make it pleasant for all present. Toasts were made by Skinner Harris, Ray Trusty and John Pamplin. We all extend hearty thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Rice and wish them continued success. Not-with-standing our continued siege of cold and implement weather business has been good and his "Ghostship" has never failed to visit us during his weekly perigrinations, James H. Harris sends regards to all and Will Jones write. Robert Leach sends regards to Matt Rollins and the new barbershop. Notes from Hawk's Moving Pictures.—After having the greatest success of any in Florida which was at Key West we departed after ten days and night's hard work. Our trip across the gulf was quite rough. We opened at Bartow, Fla., to a delightful crowd, on Monday night March 6th. there we introduced the Freeman and 20 copies were taken at once the readers being delighted to learn of the national illustrated colored paper. We also played Lakeland the same week. At Sanford we opened as usual to a crowd of the city's best people and played Deland, Fla., Thursday and Friday of the same week. On the 20th, we opened at Daytona for a week's stand with a return engagement to St. Augustine on the 27th. Prof. Hawk sends regards to all friends and would like to hear from May Lang with the Williams and Walker company. P. B. Ross Hendrix's stage notes of Chicago, ill.—The Deas are making a splendid ill. The Pekin has a fine bill on this week. It is the money maker of Chicago. Mr. Motts had an eye to business when he tore down that old eye sore and erected in its stead this magnificent, and commodious theatre. Hon. Fred Carey, its efficient manager, deserves the credit of its success. Hallback and Parquette, the great sketch artists in "Dark Town Arguments" who filled a weeks engagement at the Calumet theatre, took the house by storm) and went so big that the management engaged them this week, beginning the 19th. After their first performance we can safely say that Hallback has ideas of his own which mean success, Charles Pass Arnold made a big hit at the Pekin last week, and the management is thinking of raising his salary next time. Tom Logan sends regards to all friends. Ringling Brothers's Circus opens at the Coliseum, April 8th. Charles Williams, and his bride, Mme. De Heard, send regards to all their friends in the profession. Prof. Frank Clermont why do you not answer my letter? We are glad to note that the Smith and Bailey's Coored Colossial Comedy company is meeting with great success. There are quite a few entertainers in the city at present. Louis (Baby) Love, and George Henry, (Short Dog₁) are making a hit as entertainers. If you want to see and hear good talent come to Chicago and let these two emperors of music entertain you. My regards to all friends. AUTHENTICITY BY SYLVESTER RUSSELL Arnold and Logan: age-eighty three, Back in history go !— Back to the days of Darkeydom, The days of long ago. JAMES JULIUS TURNER. James Julius Turner of Providence, R.I., the well-known club man and the "Prince of Good Fellows," is spending the winter at Hamilton, Bermuda, for his health. Mr. Turner was formerly of Indianapolis, and has a host of friends here. About ten years ago he went to Providence, R.I., and engaged in the real estate and money lending business, and from his strict and careful business methods has met with marked success, being worth $50,000. Personally he is a jovial, companionable and hospitable fellow and entertains lavishly for his friends at his palatial home. In a recent letter he states that he is feeling much better and will return to America in May, returning again to Bermuda next winter. REMINISCENCES OF THE COLORED PROFESSION REMINISCENCES OF THE COLORED PROFESSION Dating from Their First Adventure in 1865-Article 3. A very good company known as Hart's Alabama Minstrels went out of Evansville, Ind., in the fall of 1872 with Galnes and Davis, Tom Gales, Tom McIntosh, Brown and Mills, Bill Boone, Pete Coleman and Ed Stewart, but owing to bad management and small capital the party soon came to grief. The greatest time in the history of colored minstrels was when Haverly organized the "Black Hundred." On the return of the Callenders to this country, about 1879, Callender's name and company were bought up by Haverly, who at that time was trying to monopolize the whole stage of the United States. Billy Welch and old man Gallender organized this great company in Chicago, and played it through to New York, Boston and all the principal cities in the Union. The principal performers were afterwards taken to Europe. The roster of this company was Sam Lucas, Billy Kersands, Tom McIntosh, Neal Moore, Bill Randall, John Taylor, Bohee Bros., Locke, Warwick, Mallory Bros., Ed Bowen, Geo. Conley, Tom Chestnut, Charles Owsley, Henry Hunster, Lewis Hunster, Emedy Bros., Sam Jones, Ike Jones, Billy Banks, Henderson Smith, Willie Lyels, Bob Mack, Bob Frazier, Billy Taylor, Charle Delaney, Woodson and Sykes, Dave and Aleck May, Edmond Johnson, Bill Morris, Chas. Crosse, C, F. Stansbury, Frank Grimes, Phi Boyer, Billy Speed and Prof, Schilling's orchestra. After playing New York with this party Sam Lucas quit the minstrel business. He told me he would never black his face again, and as I have met him in every principal city in the United States since then, I don't think he ever has. Lucas went to Boston shortly after that and organized a traveling company of his own called "The Dude Combination" with himself and wife in the principal roles. When Haverly took the company to the other side he played all the principal cities—it was while he was away that his business became entangled, and he lost a large sum of money. It was then that this minstrel company fell into the hands of the Frohman Brothers—when they assumed control of the show they sent Neal Moore and wife, Jim Sawyer, Tom McIntosh, Billy Banks and Henderson Smith back to this country. In the meantime old man Gallender started a party out from New York with the following people: Horace Weston and wife, Al Smith, Page and Hawkins, Billy Jackson, Roger Haycraft, Lige Smith, Armstrong, Taylor Green and C. Wright. Harris' orchestra of twelve pieces, Tom McIntosh and Girard and Evans joined them later on. This company played through to the coast and were owned by the Frohmans. When the Haverly's closed in Europe Jim Bland, the Bohee Bros. and Billy Allen left the party and remained on the other side. Bland, however, returned some years later, but the other three never did. Concerning pioneer minstrel men a few words regarding Horace Copeland would not be amiss. Copeland's first partner was a clog dancer named Eugene Ewing, and a rattling good team were they. Horace claims that he put Sam Lucas in the business, but we are not inclined to discuss that. However, Copeland was the principal comedian and end man of the Original Georgias that sailed for Australia, Nov. 8, 1876, returning to Chicago in 1880. He has been identified with all of the earlier minstrel companies including Hicks and Sawyer's Georgias, Callender's, Richard & Pringle's, Sprague & Hick's, Haverly's Big Black Boom Company, etc. As an end man and dancer he was rated among the top notothers—indeed it was conceded that he could not in his time be excelled telling a gag. Ill health has been his misfortune during his later days, and he is now an inmate of the O. H. E. hospital, Gallipoils, Ohio. It is to be hoped that the performer of to-day will make a note of this address and remit Mr. Copeland something (no matter how small), remembering that "he that giveth to the poor lendeth to the Lord." (To be Continued.) SYNDICATED STAGE NOTES. SYNDICATED STAGE NOTES. --- By SYLVESTER RUSSELL (Published exclusively in The Freeman and Philadelphia Tribune.) The Golden Gate quartette is nearing the Gotham city. Bailey and Fletcher, two jim dandy jim crow performers, have been playing in New York at the Proctor houses. Irving Jones is back East again. He shows no sign of age except growing fat and very funny. I started to say "growing rich" but I'm not bothered. The great danger which has been shown through the careless use of weapons by actors, has, in the midst of continual advice resulted in at least one death that will be long remembered. There should be a law that could send people to prison for accidental shooting. Such a law would do away with a great deal of such carelessness and abridge the doubt which often remains in our minds as to whether such accidents are deliberate or brought about by carelessness. Gully or not guilty we must regretfully sacrifice the feelings of one person to give the public the benefit of suggesting a safer assurance of life. Tom Brown's interview published a couple of weeks ago had its happy moments and scored heavily with big money actors. He succeeded in expressing their sentiments to a finish but I disagree with them on one point. An aged actors home could have been established as I had originally suggested supposed by a pledged music concern on a basis that could have prohibited young lazy idle actors from lounging around the house. Mr. Brown also told me 'there was no union among actors' but that is a good excuse successful actors of both races have for holding themselves aloft; for with them all good efforts are possible if they would agree to rise above selfishness and put their hands to the plough. It is not too late by any means. We have now two music publishing establishments in New York, the "Attucks" company owned by star actors and the "Gotham" company controlled by Will Marton Cook, the composer. If Mr. Cook is sole owner of this company he is a legitimate publisher and even if he hires actor song writers, but if actors own stock it is no more than a stock company the same as the Attucks and they might both make an effort after a while to create a continuous mite fund in the cause of future actor charity; a growing fund and the hearty co-operation of all the actors to sing their songs and to give public benefits toward a great and honorable effort. We must remember that secret orders and an actors home are two different things and the latter an easy possibility. Louisville (Ky.) Theatrical Notes.—The favorite headquarters of the theatrical folks when they come to Louisville is the Metropolitan Club, handsomely and comfortably established in an entire two-story brick house at 1116 W. Walnut street. All professionals of colored talent will meet with a hearty welcome and find pleasure constantly on "tap." Music, singing and dancing are provided every night with such entertainers as Prof Tony Jackson, the famous lyric tenor, Will Able and John Page on the program. The club has been greatly improved under the management of John P. Thomas and George Watson. The complimentary testimonial to Prof. Tony Jackson at the Metropolitan, Saturday evening, March 11th, was a grand success. He came here with the Whitman Sisters, and attracting so much attention by his wonderful voice (ranging from WANTED TO ENLARGE Frank Mahara's Minstrels Musicians for Band Musicians for Orchestra Ballad Singers Chorus People Novelty Acts or any performer or act suitable for a high class minstrel performance. This show runs summer and winter-- never closing. ROUTE.---Shawano, Wis., March 29. Permanent address Frank Mahara, 510 Cleveland Ave., Chicago, Ill. MASTER MOORE THE MARVELOUS MAGICIAN Permanent address The Freeman. FIDLER BROS. HOTEL Pool and Buffet Room 310 W. North Street, INDIANAPOLIS. Take Northwestern Avenue one door west of at North go one door west of hours 6 a.m., to 5:39 a.m. Colored Performers "Hottest Coon in Dixie" Watch Our Route in Clipper You may be next Clever performers men to double Band and Orchestra write in. Attractive Girls who can sing. Address E. WILLIS, Manager Chicago ad dress Hotel Veyle, S. Clark Street. 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Short orders a speciality. JOHN L. DAVIS & ROBERT H. RIFFE, Proprietors. prima donna soprano to deep barytone) he was persuaded to sojourn with us a while. He goes to New Orleans for a season. Prof. Jackson would like to hear from John Bailey of the Smart Set. "Sweetie, Don't" has caught the town. Johnny Page would like to hear from Tom Logan. Will Able is considering a flattering offer from an agent of the Keith circuit to go into polite vaudeville. Tommy Carter, the singing comedian, made good here last week with the Bowyer Burlesquers at the Buckingham. While in the city he instituted proceedings for divorce against his wife, Margaret Scott, who enjoys a national reputation as a soprano. Manager Roth is putting on a good show at the Blue Ribbon Theater. WANTED.—For the Sells' & Down's Circus, two good looking girls, girl shouters that can sing and dance, address James Wolfesale. 4401 St. Ferdinand avenue, St. Louis, Mo. PETER H. BURGESS ```markdown ``` HOTTEST COON IN DIXIE CO. 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Some sudden strain from over-exertion or excitement will completely exhaust the nerves, or rupture the walls or arteries of the heart and it will stop. makers. They breakers. In T much time in try street car law the colored people Portland, Ore. to be given three church choir to p of the church. C of Mrs. Kate G Mrs D Newman W. H. Carter in M entertained. IN THE WORLD OF SPORTS.... Edited By John L. Footslug. E. B. Kennedy, of Newton, Kans applied for a patent for a puttying tool. It said that this invention is the greatest in this line ever known. Half of all the cotton plantations in the United States are operated by colored people. The cotton crop of the South last year was worth nearly $600,000,000 and the grasses, grains and other farm products as much more. Word comes from Spring field, Mass that the militia circles are much disturbed over the candidacy of Harry D. Fisher, a Negro, for the position of the second lieutenant in Company K. Second Regiment, State militia. Fisher says that he is the logical candidate for the office and purposes to obtain it. David Strother, the colored man who cast the first vote by any member of his race in the United States, died at El Paso, Ill. March 14. Woodford County turned out en masse to pay a final mark of respect to Mr Strother, who had been a resident of that city for forty one years. Dr. W P. Curtis is a candidate for the nomination as one of the school board of St. Louis. We think the move to secure a Negro representative on the board is a good one and the Negroes should stand by the move and support their candidate. Whether he be Dr Curtis or some other Negro gentleman of high repute —Ex. The will of Edward A Goodnow, filed for probate in Worcester, Mass, last week, gives $5,000 each to the Tuskegee Institute, Oberlin College, Northfield Seminary, Washburn College and Huguenot Seminary, at Wellington, South Africa. Hampton, Va., Institute gets $10,000, and the residue of the estate, about $150,000 goes to the American Missionary Society. In New York, recently on account of being barred from witnessing a performance at the Circle theatre because of her color, Mrs. Lucy Thomas brought suit against Percy C. Williams, lessee and manager, and was awarded a verdict of $100 in the 10th municipal district court. The law gave her the right to recover not more than $500 nor less than $100, and the jury decided on the minimum amount. Mr Daniel Murray, long an assistant in the library of congress, is preparing a historical review of the exploits of Negroes and persons of mixed blood in literature and other fields. Mr Murray said in a recent interview: "To the great mass of readers it will be news that Robert Browning was an octooron. The same may be said of Alexander Hamilton Alexander Pouskin, Russia's greatest poet, was a quadroon." John W. Widgeon, scientist is the most interesting Negro in Baltimore, M. D. He holds a position at the Maryland Academy of Sciences, directly un IN THE OF SPO Edited By John The date for the twenty-round contest between Jack Johnson, of Los Angeles, and Marvin Hart, of Louisville, Ky., is set for Tuesday night, March 28, at San Francisco. The sports are almost certain that Johnson is the one for safe betting. There will be horse racing in nearly 350 towns and cities this season. The total number of meetings should exceed 1 250 giving 4 375 days of harness racing. The earliest meeting is scheduled at Albuquerque, N. M., May 28, while the latest is to be held at Ardmore, I. T., November 14 17 The 1905 rule book and official guide of the American League, edited by Fred J. Ratsch, and published by the Chicago Sport Goods Company, will be on sale in a few days. This is a book all fans should have as it contains a complete statistics and details of the games of last season, contains the bylaws, national agreements, playing rules, in fact it shows everything pertaining to ball playing. --- der the eye of Dr. Philip R. Uhler, and has accomplished a wonderful amount of work of a scientific nature without any other training than that given him by Dr. Uhler, whose protege he has been for many years, and he is engaged at present upon the arrangement of a collection of coral which he gatueered last summer in and near Jamaica, and said to be one of the best in the country The color line was drawn in Wanhesha, Wis, recently. Every hotel in the city refused to admit the five colored members of the Maryland Jubilee Company, which gave a concert at the Congregational Church under the auplices of the Y. M. C. A The situation was explained at the concert, and the colored men were entertained overnight at the best homes in the city, President S. B. Harding, of the Modern Steel Structural Company, and R. P. Breese, cashier being among those who opened their homes to the company. Mr. S T. Wiggins, the only colored delegate from the Indian Territory, is now in Washington, D C, having been elected a delegate from his territory to look after the statehood bill. He has been very successful in his work since going to Washington and hopes to have everything finished up satisfactorily in a few days. Mr. Wiggins is a very intelligent and active young man and enjoys the confidence of his people both white and black. Since he has been in the Indian Territory he has practised in every court in the territory and has been successful not-withstanding the prejudices. While in Washington he has been highly entertained by several members of the local bar and has been the constant associate of Judge E. M. Hewlett, one of the best known lawyers of that city A L. Horton, a Negro postmaster at Way Station, Miss., Madison County, a small village about 36 miles north of Jackson on the line of the Illinois Central road, makes the sensual charge that he is being held in peonage by the Postoffice Department. Horton has been Postmaster at the place for several years, and has frequently attempted to resign, the last effort of this sort being only a few weeks ago, but the Postoffice Department refused to accept the resignation, for the reason that no other person can be found in the community who is willing to take the office, and several of them have written to the Postmaster General insisting that Horton be retained. The Negro is very much in earnest over the charge preferred against the Post-office Department and has written a letter to the Federal authorities here asking if there is not some hook or crook of the law by which he can quit the job without rendering his bondman liable. He indigently asserts that the Postmaster General is holding him in involuntary servitude and that he is losing money by serving as Postmaster. The case is without a parallel in this state and the Federal authorities are very much puzzled over it. WORLD ORTS..... John L. Footslug. Monday will be the first practise day for the Hoosiers. Everything is in readiness and Manager Barrow is all smiles at the bright prospects of a successful season. The new park is now fully completed, and its something very pretty. President Ruschapt, speaking of an advantage their will be on Decoration and Labor days, when there are always parades and the street cars are out off, remarked: "There will be no postponing the hour for games in Indianapolis now. The park is so near that even with the car service blocked people can walk to the grounds in from twelve to fifteen minutes." Jeffries vetoes file rooted any proposition to tackle Jack Johnson, for the championship. "It makes no difference to me if he makes Marvin Hart look like an amateur," said he, "I have stated once for all I will not meet him. In my opinion, he is a better man than Hart; in fact, he is one of the best of the heavyweight game to-day, and I think will clean up the Kentuckian, but Every Heart=Ache Every Heart=Ache Every pain in the breast, difficult breathing, palpitation, fluttering or dizzy spell means that your heart is straining itself in its effort to keep in motion. This is dangerous. Some sudden strain from overexertion or excitement will completely exhaust the nerves, or rupture the walls or arteries of the heart, and it will stop. Relieve this terrible strain at once with Dr. Miles' Heart Cure. It invigorates and strengthens the heart nerves and muscles, stimulates the heart action, and relieves the pain and misery. Take no chances; make your heart strong and vigorous with Dr. Miles' Heart Cure. "I suffered terribly with heart disease. I have been treated by many physicians for my trouble without resuscitation, and a civilian in Memphis, who claimed that I had dropsy of the heart. He put a lay on me, and in connection with his illness, he finished a finish of me. Some time before this a Mr. Young, of St. Louis, was in our town. He saw my condition, and commended Dr. Miles Heart Cure to me. I gave it lifelong until my return from Memphis, when I concluded to try it, and am pleased to say three bottles cured me. CHARLISSE HICH, Caruthersville, Mo. Dr. Miles' Heart Cure is sold by your druggist, who will guarantee that it will work as a benefit. If it fails he will refund your money. Miles Medical Co. Elkhorn Ind I'll never meet him just the same I will meet Hart, however, if he wins At present I see little chance for any fight in the near failure. If Gotch can show me that he is in earnest in what he says, and that he is able to put up a decent fight. I will take him on also But he must meet a few good people before I will sign any articles with him.' LOUISVILLE Louisville, Kentucky. Special. — Word comes that Dr. Mary Fitzbutler Waring has been appointed as a teacher in the public schools of Chicago at a salary of $78 per month. A very satisfactory service as a substitute preceded her regular appointment. Dr. Waring at one time taught in the higher grades of the Louisville schools and is the daughter of the late Dr Henry Fitzbutler — The Methodist Episcopal Conference, Lexington district, is in session here this week at Jackson street church, Bishop Hamilton presiding. Dr W. P. Thirkleid, Rev. I L Thomas and other noted divines are in attendance — Mrs. Bessie Jones, teacher of the Pewee Valley school, will resume her duties soon, after a severe illness of six weeks. Mrs. Jones is a platform speaker and writer of more than ordinary ability and a highly useful factor in the work of church and charity organizations — Dr. J. H. Fitzbutler is planning a visit to the Philippines. — Miss Sootie P. Davis, who came from St. Paul, Minn., recently to join the teaching corps of Central High School, is winning laurels as a happy speaker. She has addressed several large audiences — prof. J. S. Cotter is contributing some very credible poetic effusion to the Sunday Courier Journal — Dr. J. W. E Bowen lectures here at an early date, under the direction of Miss Nannie H. Burronghe — Dr. C. W. Harris is opposed to the reduction of southern representation. He wants the constitution squarely enforced and every legally qualified voter to be able to cast his ballot as he pleases. — R. v. L. G. Jordan declares for "Fairbanks and fair play" for 1908 — The lion's share of the credit for the successful management of the social side of the magnificent receptions tendered to Bishop G W. Clinton and Prof S G. Atkins belongs to Mrs. Mary E Washington an indefatigable worker in the cause of Z. on and other uplifting agencies. GALVESTON Galveston, Texas. Special—I have seen with my own eyes Dr. Booker T. Washington and you are safe in saying he is a great man. He is doing a great work and I tell you that Tuskegee town would not have been on the map if it had not been for Mr. Washington. He brought it into prominence and some of the greatest men and women of the age have visited the town—to see the school of course. I made the trip alone and I did not know that there were so many able men and women of our race in this country. I would like to name some of them I met, but then it would not be in good taste because I would forget some of them. I certainly did admire seeing the two great educators of Alabama sit together—Booker T. Washington and William H. Councill. I read your paper every week. I am getting so I can read Mr. R. W. Thompson's letter real good. I tell you every time that man moves his pen he says something and he knows how to say it. The Negro haters of the country will soon adjourn. I tell you if I had my way I would name the legislatures of the South law-breakers instead of law- The Rocker Washer WARRANTED to do the family washing hot pipes in HOUR. No need for washboard, no wear on clothing. Write for special prices and description. ROCKER WASHER CO. Limited stock. N.Y., Nassau, N.J. Liberal inducements to live agents. LIVE AGENTS CAN EARN $20.00 Per Week Introducing This Marvelous LABOR SAVING MACHINE "An Agent of Civilization" A distinguished U. S. Senator in an address to his constituents termed the Oliver Chilled Plow "An Agent of Civilization." This we accept not only as a compliment but as a broad statement of fact. The word d is our field and wherever plowing is done the Oliver may be found. North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and the islands of the Sea are members of the OLVER CHILLED PLOW BROTHERHOOD, and each can testify that the Oliver is doing its share in the great work of civilization and prosperity. The Largest Distinctive Plow Factory IN THE WORLD Oliver Chilled Plow Works SOUTH BEND, IND., U. S. A makers. They are at least peace breakers. In Tennessee they spent much time in trying to pass a jum crow street car law that would humiliate all the colored people. CHARLES ELVIE PORTLAND Portland, Ore., Special.—There are to be given three concerts by the Zion church choir to pay off the boned debt of the church. One under the direction of Mrs. Kate Gray in March; one by Mrs D Newman in April, and one by W. H. Carter in May—Mrs. A J Banks entertained Mahara's Minstrel Company Tuesday, March 7th, at her home with a luncheon. The press of Portland treated the company very kindly. I am proud to say.—We have a new colored hotel "The St. Louis," the only one of its kind in Portland. P. Laws proprietor; Issac Kennedy, chef; M Laws, manager—George Harris, Dave Bruce, Samuel Wright, Charles Johnson, Ed Paine, Amos Watkins and Samuel Massey, of Oakland, Cal., were seen on Portland streets this week.—Mrs. G Hyter entertained at a pleasant whist party at her Eastside residence Mrs John Pitts, Mrs. Williamson, Messrs Gibson, Penny, Williamson and Charles Henderson, of St Paul, Minn. Mandolin and guitar selections were rendered by Messrs Gibson, Hyter and Penny—Our genial barber and citizen, Henry Kingsbury is at his old stand, assisted by Mr. Jackson, where they are glad to greet old friends and strangers. $25 WOULD NOT BUY IT. $25 WOULD NOT BUY IT. Peerless Manufacturing Co., Fort Wayne, Ind. Gentlemen.—Pardon delay in thanking you for washer received. Have tried it thoroughly, and words fail to express our pleasure in its splendid work. Have exhibited it to friends, but many have been deceived so often, and, perhaps we speak of its merits too enthusiastically so that they seem skeptical. We say, were we unable to sore another of the same kind, twenty five dollars would not buy it. I can say it is even superior to the one previously sent us. Does better work. Unspeakably fine. Please send some Rocker W. circulars. If three or four friends will order, as I expect them to soon, at what price can you furnish three or four ordered at one time? Could they be sent by other than first class freight? I was obliged to pay ninety-two cents, and weight is usually rucked at fifty pounds. Wishing you success, and again thanking you for your courtesy and faithness, I am sincere. ALBERT J. NALY, Pastor Reformed Church. Holton, Kss., Feb 20, 1905. FIRST COLORED VOTER DEAD Residents of Illinois County Pay Mark of Respect to David Strother. Bloomington, Ill., Special — David Strother, the Negro who cast the first vote by any member of his race in the United States, is dead at El Paso, Ill. His funeral was held March 14th Woodford county turned out en masse to pay a final mark of respect to Strother, who has been a resident of El Paso for forty-one years. The Freeman is on sale each week in Youngstown, O., at 244 E Federal St., by N. B. Boykin. Be sure to call on him and secure a copy. The Freeman in Boston, Mass., at Mrs. Sherman's news stand, 334 Tremont street. Subscribe now for The Freeman. At Last a Cure is Found for This Terrible Malady. YOU MAY TEST IT FREE. APPEAL PRESCRIPTION APPEAL PRESCRIPTION eidie in this town, for all of our friends and neighbors should consider this miraculous. If you suffer from the nery or unsettling effects of cancer, this greatly remedy at once. 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[twill create Just the ines. demanded by tshion ‘without undwesompression,and atford Jon's aatisfaction hardly to beobtatae a othervwine. Hoifern Corsets are boned throughout witugolect whalebone, are madeortne Gaintiest materials consistent with re Guisits strength, provide witha double stot bigh-efade supporters aad Ane ished ing manner to command dante Aton, ‘They look ike French corsets, | Due fit detterand costless. BA.OO_ to B1O.00 4 parr. ——— L. S. Ayres Indiana's Greatest Oe Distributors of Dry Goods OITY AND SOCIETY BRIEFS. 0. E. Dancan is in Kokomo. Presiding Elder Stesel has gone to Rashviile. Mr. Charles Clinton spent last week tn Louteville. Mr Harry Redolif spent Sunday in Frankfort, Ind, Mr. L Young was indisposed a few days, this week. Ed win Stokes is 1ll at: his home in W. Thirteenth street. The Ariel Club will dance Tuesday evening, March 28 Mr. Olyde Radolift was in the city Monday on business Mrs Emma Duerson is able to be out again after a serious illness. ‘Mr. Robert E Mots, of Chicago, Il was in the ofty last Tharsday. ‘Mrs, Weaver of Marion, Ind., will spend Sunday with her son, Gay. Miss Oora Earnest, of Greencastle Ind , spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs Corbin Earnest, Rev. Moreland, the general secretary ofthe Y.M ©. A, left Wednesday for Lontsvilie, Ky. Mr. and Mrs. Garvin gave a surprist party onthelr son, Clarence, on last Monday evening. John Hongnes, a well-known con tractor, ts serlonsly ill at his residence, 07 Fayette street. The Ariel Club will meet with Mr and Mrs, E. Stone at 407 Pratt street Saturday evening, All society uses Woodbine Perfame Blodan’s drug store. Miss Mattie Brock has returned to he1 home after spending few days with relatives and friends. Uneeda good photo, go to Bennett's 36 E, Washington street. ‘Mrs. Mattie Wilson died Wednesday afternoon at her home in Bowman street after a short illness. Mrs. Maud Malone received a tele gram Wednesday morning that het brother, Luclan Goodall, died at St. Paul. Mrs. J. W. alvin, of 1540 Columbie avenue, who has been seriously ill for three weeks, 1s somewhat improved at this writing. : Mr. Engene Boone and Mrs Lues Jefferson were quietly married Monday the 18, and are at home to their friend: at 418 Muskingum street. ‘The Ideal Service Club met with Mis Blanche Scott Saturday afternoon. A besutifal quotation was read by ite president, Mrs, R.B, Shelton, Frank Larter, 808 Athon street, dled this week and was buried Friday. He was a member of troop B, Tenth Caval ry in which company he served ter years ‘The young oslored men of the East end have organized a business ascoola tion, the object of which will be the promotion of business interest among them ‘The Garland Girls are preparing tc entertain their many friends at the ‘spring opening and grand promanade, ‘Wednesday evening, March 27, at Odd Fellows Hall. You Save on a Diamond what I save in rent by being two minutes from Washington street. Prices are my proof. Tapocwrd-P. MULLALLY $24 ater 28 MONUMENT PLACE Mrs. Laura Jones, formerly of Indi- ‘enapolis but now of Chicago, was in th» city onedsy last week on bosiness, Mrs Jones is the mother of Miss Mayme Stewart. - Madame Cordelia McCidin, who has been visiting relatives and friends, left Saturday for New York where she sail- ed Wednesday fer London, England, to join her husband. : John W. Alexander entertained a number of his friends at his home Sun- day at dinner Among those who were pnesent was H, W. Bush, who leit Mon- day for Chicago. Mr, Henry Swan and Mary Johnson entertained a number of friends at the Ladies Exchange on last Monday even- ing in honor of Miss Mary oliver of Terre Haute. Ind. David V. Bohannon editor of the Ne- gro Educational Review, published at ‘Vincennes, Ind , was in the clty Wed- needay, en route to his home from ‘Washington, D. O. Mr. William Taylor, an old Indianap- olis boy, is hom> again only to rene « his wardrobe after which he will leave for the East, where he will join hia wife forsn indefinite stay. Mr. James Robinson, of Columbus, O, was called to the city this week by the serious illness of his daughter, Miss Tennie, who is now improved. Mr. Robingon wae pleasant caller at The Freeman office while here ‘Mrs Mary Boone-announces the ap Proaching marriage of her daughter, Sesste M., to Mr. MoD mala Banks, the ceremony to take place Wednesday even- ing, April 5, at the home of her mother, 418 Muskingum street. i Mrs. John Middleton returned home Sunday from 9 six weeks stay at,her home in Xenia, O., where she went on Scovant of her poor health | She ts much improved Her elster, Mre, And. ereon, came with her and will remain about two weeks Miss Emilie B. Wood, formerly of this city, was quitely united in marri- age with Mr. Harry H. Boger Febraary 27 at Aurora, Ill. Mr. Boger is a Chi- ropodist and conducts a prosperons bust. ness in Obicago at 137 EB. Thirty-fourth street. Mrs. Annie Lucas who has been dan- geronsly ill for w long time, is reported somewhat better this week. Miss Grace Lucas Thompson who came on from New Albany five weeks ago to attend her will, probably, remain her several more days. Mr Albert Strother, one of Indlanap. jolis’s prominent young men, died last | Saturday evening after an illness of « jfew months Althongh his death wa: expected it proved quite sad to his re |Tatives and mnsuy fists, Me Strother: | was ex president of the Kenmore olnb | ‘The social and dramatic event of the season wil! be the play “Hiawatha” a Simpson Chapel April 6th for the bene: fit of the’building fand of the Second (Obristian church. Admission 15 cents The olty’e best dramatic talent will {marcia ‘The annual convocation of the Scot tish Rite will occur on the 15th of April. A large number of appltcations have been made and it is expected that ¢ large class will take the degrees at that time. Any Master Mason ts elegibie for membership. Anyone desiring in. formation can get it from L H. Brad. Jey, 216 Indiana avenne, Mrs. Dr. Mary EB. Thomas, of Marion Ind., State Recording Secretary of the Federation of Women’s clubs of the State of Indiana, attended the cession of the executive board, which convened in Bethel church last week. While here Mrs, Thomas was the guest of Mrs Mary Bybee in W. Thirteenth street. Mise Sidney J. Davis, of Keokuk, 1a. ‘who has for three years been a financial Tepresentative of the Foreign Mission Board of the National Baptist conven. ton, epoke at the Second Baptist church last Sunday afternoon at3p m, to an appreciative and interested audience in behalf of her work. Miss Davis pre sents the cause of African missions in 8 forcefaland convinclng manner. She reosived a liberal contribution for mis sions at the close of her remarks. Miss Davis was the guest Mr. and Mrs. Theo | dore Banket while her, Iie Se I BUSINESS INTERESTS Uneeda good Photo, goto Bennett's 86, E. Washington. It you want a job call at Parker's Employment Agenoy, 815 Indiana ave. ‘Household goods bought, eold and ex- changed. Naumann, 833 Indiana Ave. Electric massager, hot and cold baths at the Ozar barbershop, 226 Indiana av- enue, Samuel E Gray, proprietor. |Buy your groceries and meats of Oscar Williams: 435 Todiana avenue and get a chance at tne $2.00 worth of noods ree, ‘We keep the best and ell the cheapest groceries and meats in the olty. And ive you chance on $2.00 worth free with any 25 cents purchase. 485 Ind. Avenue. We desire to inform our subscribers ‘that the “Shampo Drier” company who ‘advertises with us, 1s a reponsibiecom pany. and their toilet article Is one of ‘true merit. Ladies should investigate. The very latest is the beautifal Folder Photo. Have you seen them! There feb boesiel rua balog taaao artaees 8 few days at just half the regular price. See them at Bennett's, 36 Kast ‘Washington street. JONES’ TABRENACLE NOTES. a Orem eee cra Bae fim. and § p, my Sandayearhbel oe Verrick C.B,, 6 to 7 p. my Holly Commun: ion every firet Sunday. ‘The Doroas Circle was entertained by Mrs. Hattle Hall, 708 Donglass street, Friday evening. _ The Ladies’ Social club wae enter: tained by Mre Mattie Anderson in the lecture room of the church Tueeday evening Dr. Wood will deliver his famons Mlustrated lecture, subject: “The Pillar of Light,” combined with the story that never grows old: “Life of Christ,” Mon- day evening, March 27. OFFICERS ELECTED, At the eleotion of cfiivers at the Y. M. ©. 4., the following were eleoted: Dr. H. L Hummons, president; W. A, Ker- sey, first vice president; Dr. 8. A. Fur- nise, second vice president; H. L. San: ders, treasurer; Allen P. Wooten, re- cording secretary. The board of tras: tees are as follows: J. N. Shelton, J. T. V. Hill, W. J. Barris, Robort Gilliam, William Hill, Jr., J. W. Evans, OLIVET BAPTIST NOTES. There will be roll oall at Olivet Bap- tist church Sunday, every member is expected to be present and answer to their name with $1. The churoh is preparing to do some work very soon. Services all day Sunday. The cholr has prepared a very excellent program for Sunday evening. All our friends are invited. B. K. Reed, pastor. THs PARKER HOUSE. A rose will smell as sweet if called by Gnyother name. The good quality of service at the Parker House remains the same; high class and at popular prices. The traveling pubito will hit it right if it asks for this now well known hostelry. Good rooms, bath, ete. J. W. Holtman, proprietor, 317-321 W. Michigan street, Teneccoin, tet, ‘pames, ten der Old, red, 651. In ibis age of the world when science bas gone so far in research as to make Us marvel at man's achlevements 1c {s not strange that subjects which a few years ago attracted little or no attention are today engrossing the minds of our ablest scholars and thinkers. Science 1s gradually battering down the walle of prejadice and slowly resoning man- kind.trom the dangers and pitfalls of error. During the last quarter of a century few subjects have recelved more atten ton from our solentific men than that of nicro-organisms, and this research has unquestionably resulted in the dimation of human ills and the pre- servation of human lite It fs an old adage that “‘an ounce of preventive is worth a pound of care,” and acting upon this theory medical men have bent their efforts to deter- mine the canse of disease, and then point out a way to avold the danger. How Ittle the masses knew a few years ago about germs, microbes, ba- Clllae, ete. Today every thinking man and woman knows that these destrac. tive elements eurround them on every side and that person who harkens to the voice of reason and the counsel of the enlightened physiolan and fortifies him- self or herself against the dangers of micro organisms will have done much towards the preservation of health as woll as happinese. ‘The purpose of this little write up is to warn everybody against the dangers of indoor dust, and especially do we want to Impress this upon the house- wife who is still using the old fashioned corn broom for sweeping her carpets It being accepted as a scientific trath that dangerous germs settle ia dust particles in the carpets, rags and furni. ture of our homes it is worthy of the serlous conelderation of every house- wife how her carpets and rage can be dest cleansed from these germs of dl- sease, to say nothing about disposing of one of the most tirecome and disagree- able duties of the housekeeper, namely: sweeping. ‘Write to the Blesell Carpet Sweeper Co.. Grand Rapids, Mich.. and they will send all who may be interested in the subject a emall booklet free of charge, giving complete details. OGOLD FACTS. The principal reasons why you ought to buy 8 Leonard Cleanable Refrigera: tor are that 1 keeps things cold and pure; it uses little ice and it can be taken apart to be cleaned. Into every one of our refrigerators we put twenty-five years knowledge and experience. ‘That means more than we oan tell ina little article like thie, It involves 6 great many sclentific pointe that are dry subjects to most house- ‘wives, Leonard Refrigerators carry a guaran: ‘tee that no other maker offers, We ‘will pay $100 to anybody who buys one ‘of these refrigerators and find It to be different from what this little article says it is Leonard Cleanable Refrigerators are built with elght walls. This is one of the places where It is easy to deceive @ buyer. All yon can see is the wood outside and the zinc inside. What there {s between—you don’t now, But our guarantee makes you safe. ‘The eight walls are made as follows: ‘The ont-ide is wood, then there is a dend air space, then a layer of parch- ‘ment sheathing, then a layer of mineral ‘wool, then a layer of waterproof sheath- ing, ‘then the inside box, then water- proof sheathing again and finally the {nside zino wall. Alr can’t possibly pass through those barriers. This combination of eight walls fs the best in the world for protecting the ice from outside heat and for keeping all the cold air inside. Food placed in our refrigerators oau't help being kept pure and wholesome. Write to Leonard Refrigerator Co, Grand Raplds, Mioh., for emall booklet, free of charge, giving fall detalle, ‘THE PALACE OUT RATE MEAT MARKET ‘Wx DEFY CoMPETTTION fork + = at Wo ib. were eo at Wo per Ib i ae oo Legotbamb - — - 6 OR eA mee rani Vaituey . eae iia ‘Veal Roast £0 Si aie ae a. a yale 0. 0 BS Ghuck'Sisak - ee ari RoundorLoinSteak - “ Ide ‘ # Frocenere = de Eipgeaee te C e tay Shou der Olod- — - S gee on Ohuck Roast =- - % jo MH pete Orc Ane Ie ae cee cna gegen ne Bacon = = = 0 Re te Hate betin market = 8 SS foo BE RS Peres wae Tard, Rote Rendored, pSNouownimater = exe Galland be convinced for yourself. Remem por the Pines 418 W, Washington Street, vos WF. Costc.AnTaTO3t, Prop eee ‘New Phone 8731. HAINES Reliable Cut Rate MEAT MARKET 238 Indiana Ave. We not only sell meats oe ee strictly first-class. Cut out this advertisement and bring It with you to our Store when you buy and it will entitle you to a | pretty present, §GF-NOTICE.—No presents will be given unless this advertise- ment is presented at time of purchase. 2 ‘The only credit house in the State | that carries you over periods cf mis- fortune without humiliation or extra charge such as out of work, sickness or death—come to us and buy what you need and all you want and get credit without additional charge, FURNITURE & CARPET CO, 32-34-36-38-40-42 | SOUTH ILLINOIS STREET. Oo eee et geese ona ea oa Notice Goto Stone Front Barbershop For First-class Hair Cut and easy Shave. All latest improvements. Artists—L. H. Bradley, Chas. Love, | David Ferguson. C. B. RAPE, Prop. 216 Indiana Ave. New Phone 4320 Baths. ——— We want an agent MEMORIALS ,.Mycry counts ts sell Memorials. One of our agents averages over 3300 per month selling them to hreaere, Gieuses a horse and cart) Itany of our new fagents fall to clear $100 after working 90 days, they can return Aemoriais unsold’ and ta money paid for tem willbe refunted. ‘Address MIDLAND COMPANY, 55 @. Stroety Elgin, Illinois —————_ DERBY CAFE & LUNCH ROOM 24 Indiana Avenue Services to all, Wines, Liquors, Cigars ‘A. ROBINSON, Prop, |4 WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH «AND HAIR TONIC... pethte ates x Sie or he ons for fo,” Guat Bate ogee fence died" = ‘A WONDERFUL PACH BLEACH, A Practice complexion obttoed If ued a dct, ihc and's malate pens peice cine a foes Bor dolar a ighcr ican 142 fac akie fg spe bur icacios on whic Suet es Seba witht continaal ase: Wil'ensve wrekien hesncy dark spots. pimples or bumps or blackheads, making’ the ski | ilouhara totes Whea Jou got the ele you st Sop tng he prepara, 2 IORANR’sIHAIE TONTO {Bat eon evergopetolar box fe cough to make anyone al prc an mere hatred Cay tooo oy eaters ateaae aed SSI nought mal portage prepa eri you wast sea EO. Dit come ernen ace ce andy of tend a book eco chee PeeEa ea Sires are econ, ee ORANE & 00,.11 W. Jackson,8t. Rich. ‘mond, Va | Ses WANTED —a good able bodied horseshosr with good habits. Pay from $2.50 to $2 75 per day; single or married may address F. Rudolph, Lincoln, Il. sees eeegcs WANTED—To know the where- about of John W. Mosley, his address wes Dyersburg, Tenn. Please write Sandy Anderson, Mineola, Tex. LE. Garner is now representing The Freeman in Biloxi, Miss. Coples oan be secured from him each week at the Hotel De Montross. ‘The Freeman can be found esch week at John Cameron’s barber shop, Minden Louisiana. CAPITAL NATIONAL BANK ‘With Cay Surplus and Profits of $460,000, and total resources of BANK za ciisevge txtinan ot coke boas, firms, corporations, mantiocrsge Feet dividuals, to whom every accommodation consistent with correct banking will bes. tend : Frand Powell, eee ‘i A oe Fie W. Moore, cashier; Andrew Smith, re ULee GOVERNMENT Daeos eam Met carer, ‘Direct baiking oonnieccions tu avery conaty in hbone | Plenty of COAL and planty of Teams to FY, | Geliver it. Soldin any quantity from 2 bushels np. | (AL CALL AND SEEVUS (\) j | NN ————o STUCKY’S HEADACHE CAPSULES for Immediate relief of headache ..............4....++ 100 and 250 a bor Fine California Wines .............ccccsssseeseseese, 259 8 quart bottle STUCKY’S DRUG STORE COR, ILLINOIS & OHIO STREET es The R. H. Smith Coal Comp’y 1012 Bismark Avenue Too Orestn ia atgo aed pall eomiltons et CAT? tnd Tobsow Phone 5136-3 Ring Indianapolis, Ind re ET eee ee ee ET PET a ee eee ROBERT R. BARON Bicycles and Hardware, Bicycle Repairing Leader of Bloycle Tires, Enameling, Brazing and Nickeling WE CALL FOR AND DELIVER WORK New Phone 5407 329 Indiana Ave,, xo5$is- =——___—————————_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—__ ICE CREAM ICE CREAM Be Pint, Quart or Gallon. Delivered {ifiiities. Pure (rer insur Soda Prices Lowest — DRUGS ——Quality Highest MRS. L. OC, HAYES, 502-504 Iodiana Ave., cor. Micnigan St olf NewANOU 4 Cay SAVE A’ ISSA IME" ie ate Vie SRN W BAZ = OK _) Lijjfj,\\ ) = Lh THE BLACK MAN can be made white—the white man whiter. Black-No-More, b the greatest scientific discovery of the age, acts on the cells of pigment by breaking them up Nature immediately rebuilds, causing the new cells to become constantly lighter until white skin results, Simple es any ordit lotion, LY absolutely harmless, and the change ispermanent. “Removes Ga Dlotohes and moth patches from white skins, ! eu feet nay [7 Make all money orders payabie to Dr. James A. Herlihy, Dept. 25. CHILLICOTHE 0 FIWANOIAL) Frith Cepltal, Sayplas and Profits of $460,000, and ¢ fully solicits the business of banks, bankers, firms, « — to whom every accommodation consister tended. Frand Powell, president: —— OFFICERS— Andrew Smith, ice peaieent: G XEGULAR GOVERNMENT Direot banking connections in every county in th Siete Pear ott as anne ne Special This Week Bens Hair Brushes Worth 35, 45 and 50 Cents THIS WEEK For 18 Cents. ed At Pinks’ Cut Rate | Pharmacy The leading Drug Store in the city 350 Indiana Ave., Southeast corner West St. Pamnts, OIL AND VARNISHES, ‘Tht AND GaLvawizep [non Wonk FRANK H. PRUNK Hardware, Pumps, Pipes, Kite. 622 INDIANA AVENUE, Telvhone 1188, InDIAWAPOLIE, INDIANA, CHAS. W. MOSBY |=**" __ Attorney and Counselor-at-Law Notary Pabile, managing Hstates, Collections] 1 ME and drawing Legal Papers especially. Business !n ail the Courts promptly, z tttended to 124. Delaware St. Now Pope 158] foe, | lest THE COOPER HOUSE Ih STEAM LAUNDRY ia is the leading colored steamn laundry ——— ton, O,-and gusrantess high grade woreto, GO Tt every ustomen, yee JAMES STEWARD. Prop, ¢ Cooper House, 24 Street bet, Main & Ludiow DAYTON “0. : Se COT am | Base OUR SPRING SALE The Spring Sale Is pov on. Striking Feductlons in Spring Sults, Covert Jacke ety, Silk’ Sullings, Waistsand Skirts,” — The Atlas Cloak House South 211-213 Indiana Avenu | The Fi ce ( a OR HERE are many People | worrying and Spending sleepless nights because of some yearly Obligation that must be met, such as a note or the payment of life insurance, the default of which would mean disaster to the family. Worries of this kind can be avoided if the simple expedient is adopted of placing .one-twelfth of the amount to be paid on deposit each month with INDIANA TRUST Co, where it will earn 3 per cent interest and aid materially in meeting the obligation. Try jt: Start an account to-day, ee ee Watches, Jowely or any ; ERTEL'S LOAN OFFICE. 209 Massachusetts Ave. 108 Bectoniesecece, Indianapolis, Ing Established 1898 New Pt 3 TEE RNATIONAL The Rogers Labor Agency Rogers & Shute, Proprietors Suecessors to Tiitany-Rozer Oldest established, besttiown « most «lle! P Employment Ageney in the Centra! s:('8 #2 W. Wasbington St, Indianapolis, nt Upitatrs, rr GOTO Charles Duncati’s Shining and Billiard Parior when in DAYTON, OHIO, Basement of Conova Building, 2 Main and Third Sts., Dayton, O He gives first-class rervice a While in Pednoah, Ky, call st ‘27 South 8ch street and secure a o>) of The Freeman, on sale there each 722 il