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THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER THE FREEMAN, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. VOLUME XVIII NUMBER 18 WORK OF ALLEN UNIVERSITY OCCEDED TO BE ONE OF THE BEST INSTITUTIONS OF LEARNING LABORS OF PRESIDENT JOHNSON The Twenty-fifth Anniversary Celebration of the School Will Be Held in June—The Needs of the School are Supplied by the A. M. E. Church. Rev. W. D. Johnson, whose cut is here presented, is the present president of Allen University, Columbia, S. C. Dr. Johnson is one of the best known educators of the country. He has for years been engaged in the up-flight of his people and is in close touch with the acknowledged leaders, and in the confidence and esteem of the better class of the white race. Dr. Johnson is thoughtful, earnest and conservative; a very true type of the highest citizenship. He is a graduated of Lincoln University, where he was honored with the title of D. D. Morris Brown, at Atlanta, conferred the title of Ph. D. Dr. Johnson is at home in the world of letters and is a linguist of very exceptional ability. He was for twelve years secretary of education of the A. M. E. church, and during that time raised or handed $550,000 for education within the church. It may be said that the present system of education within the church is a creature of his making. Upon the election of his successor to the secretaryship of education Dr. Johnson returned to Georgia and served his church as presiding elder until he was called to the presidency of Allen University. This great school, Allen University, is one of the best for the race in the country and under the leadership of Dr. Johnson is now enjoying the brightest season of prosperity in its history with an attendance of more than 450 and a faculty which is a credit to our great country. Prof. J. Morris, vice president, is in every sense an educator and a leader. Prof. Bum, gardner is secretary and gentlemanly and polished to a finish. Prof. C. G. Garrett, besides being a faculty member of Allen is a brilliant lawyer and a journalist. He is felt and questioned in affairs in the state. Prof. Ballard is a young man who, at every point, does the university great credit. Misses Campbell, Coker, Thomas, Goodwin, Davis and Johnson add touches of beauty, intelligence and refinement to the school; quite pleasing to us who have hope for the race. Dr. R. E. Wall, treasurer, is ever alive to the needs of the school and is tireless in his efforts for the education of his people. The University has one of the best bands in the state and fine military drills is one of the features of the school. The industrial feature is not neglected at Allen and carpentry, painting, dress making and many other useful trades are very successfully taught. Money for enlarged facilities is the cry of the president and faculty. Each presiding elder in the state of the A. M. E. church is expected to donate $100 to the school. From May 29th until June 7th Allen will be the scene upon which will appear many of the ablest speakers of the race, including Bishop Turner. This great meeting, celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of the school will be the greatest in its history. The Allen University embraces four acres of land in one of the beautiful suburbs of Caliburn, S. C. The university began its career in 1880 and has sent forth hundreds of graduates who have become safe and progressive leaders of the Negro race. the situation of the school is healthy and convenient to all parts of the city, being in the midst of the colored population and having electric cars passing in front of the camps. The main building is a solid brick structure, containing fifty rooms which are used for recitations and dormitory for the girls. There are also six cottages for boys and a large number of students find homes in private boarding houses and in the families of our neighbors. The present term was opened October 3rd, 1904, and now the girls' building is crowded and recitations are being held in the hallways and the last room for boys on the campus has been occupied. Several years ago the Dickerson hall was destroyed by fire and e are now appealing to the friends of education for money to help rebuild it. This work should command itself to our white friends who would INDIANAPOLIS MAY 6 1905 PUBLIC LIBRARY WILL HE TACKLE IT? CONGRESS 300 LBS DISFRANCHISE NEGRO SUPPRAGE TRUST LEGISLAT- ION 1000 LBS. CHAYWOOD 06 assist in providing room for Negro youths who desire to receive the Christian education and practical training offered by Allen University. Rev. W. D. Chappell, of Nashville, was in Columbia last week.—The sacred concert at Sydney Park church last Sunday night was a most pleasing affair.—Dr. Daniels has begun a meeting which promises great results.—Dr. Langford, of Sydney Park, is one of the leading ministers of the C. M. E. church. He has an attendance of from 1,500 to 2,000 every Sunday night. The cat belonging to this article will be produced in next week's issue. Rockford. Ill. Rockford, Ill., Special—Mrs. Jessie Holland, Lulu Lewis and Miss Ida Holland, of Belvidere, spent last Sunday in the city. Mrs. Addie Robinson left for Chicago last Monday—Mrs. Leon Miller is here from Chicago visiting her mother.—The children of the A. M. E. School school gave their Easter exercises Sunday evening. There was a large attendance.—Rev. S. B. Moore was confined to his room for several days last week.—The stewardesses board gave a supper Thursday evening at the church and had a grand success. Mrs. Belle Sawyer is president of the board.—Mrs. M. Ouits, of Columbus, O., is visiting Mrs. S. Woods, 309 South Main street. Columbia, Tenn. Columbia, Tenn., Special—The famous Glee club of Fisk University will appear at the opera house Friday, May 19th. —James Flippins, the well known barber of this city INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, MAY 6, 1905. IT'S NOT AS HEAVY AS SOME THAT HE'S HANDLED died last week of pneumonia and heart trouble.—The home of Mrs. Fannie Frierson was destroyed by fire last Friday night.—The Mt. Lebanon Baptist Sunday school had an enjoyable "egg hunt" at the residence of Mrs. E. L. Peacock last week.—Mr. Russel Flippins, of St. Louis, was summoned home last week to attend the funeral of his father.—The berbershop of Richard Whitaker was burned last week.—An "egg hunt" was given at the St. Paul and A. M. E. churches last Monday night.—James Gordon is unagain.—Dr. J. A. Davis was in the city last week.—The city High School bank, that has been conducted by the principal of the high school, came to a close last Friday, owing to the pressure of work. The bank was in a good condition; $3374 had been deposited by the pupils during the three months that the bank was in operation.—A concert was given Friday night at the First Baptist church.—Mrs. Evelina Brown was summoned to New Decatur, Ala., last week, owing to the illness of her daughter, Mrs. T. A. Frierson.—A change has been made in the grocery of Albert Wright & Co. "Dock" Mostella has sold his interest to Mr. Morton.—Mose Watkins and Walter Lindsley joined the plantation show with Smith's Amusement Co., last Saturday. Dayton, O. Dayton, O., Special.-Last Saturday, G. W. Adams, 114 Sycamore street, died from heart trouble. Mr. Adams was sick for four months. His daughter died three weeks prior to him. He leaves one son. He was found dead by Revs. Bass and A. H. Moore. —William Parker, 30 DeKelb street, a vounge law student under Attorney M. H. Jones, received message April 29 of his mother's death from complication of diseases. Mrs. Parker was 56 years old and leaves two sons to mourn her death, William and Edward. Many words of sympathy were sent to the bereaved sons by relatives and friends, Mrs. Parker was a member of the A. M. E. church—Roy Johnson has returned to the city. The quiet wedding of Alvin Robinson and Miss Josephine Hurley was beautifully arranged. The ceremony was at the home of the bride's, after which luncheon was served by Miss Belle Hurley, sister of the bride. The attendants were Charles Oldham, Miss Malina Stewart and R.D. Grant—Miss C. Blanche Small graduated at the Bowersville High school Friday, May 5th. Miss Bessie and Italy Flemings entertained at dinner Sunday evening S. E. Freeling, of Curry school, Urbana, O., Misses Ruth Johnson, Josephine Gilliam and Augustus R. Cannon. Mavfield, Kv. Mayfield, Kentucky, Special.—Rev. Burks visited Louisville last week.—John Yandell and Mrs. Callie Crawford were married at Paducah Sunday.—J. Samuel Hale departed this life Saturday, April 22. His funeral occurred Sunday, April 23rd, under the auspices of MoBeth Lodge No. 9, Knights of Pythas. The service was the largest that has taken place in our city for sometime.—Mr. and Mrs. Urs Thomas attended the marriage of Miss Mattie Malone Monday at Paducah.—Charles Davis, of St. Louis, attended the funeral of Samuel Hale Sunday. He returned home Monday.—Hale's Pickinnay band will give a grand entertainment Monday night, May 8th, at Thomas' hall.—H. C. Carman, of St. Louis is visiting his family this week.—J. H. Holland, who has been residing in Chicago for several months, has returned home.—Mrs. Dora Emerson visited Paducah last week.—Jack Mays and wife, of Paducah, is in the city, visiting his brother and sister.—Mrs. Jessie Hendon, of Paducah, attended the funeral of Samuel Hale Sunday. Bellingham. Wash Bellingham, Wash., Special.—The Cosmopolitan club held a smoker last Monday evening, which was largely attended. Prots, Green and Fields furnished the music.—Messrs Lewis and Whitfield, of Seattle, are visiting in the city.—Dr. Ashby contemplates locating here soon.—Miss Mildred Oldham has returned from Seattle, where she spent Sunday visiting friends.—A. T. Purry, of London, England, is in the city.—E. O. Saunders was in the a few days last week on business.—The Freeman can always be found at T. L. Cate, 1810 Elk street, telephone Black, 2301. Lincoln, Ill. Lincoln, III. Special.-The services at the A. M. E. church Easter Sunday were held by the Rev. G. A. Brown, D. D., president of the Harriet Beecher Stowe institute at Danville, III. In the afternoon there was a prize essay contest. The subject was: 'Resurrection.' Miss Maude Bazie was awarded first prize and Mae Perkins second. The other contestants were Misses May Dyer, Gertie Orendoff, Florence Perkins and Elvie Rudolph. THE AGENT'S ROUND CORNER THE NEWS OF THE WEEK BY OUR MANY SUBORDINATES CONDENSED ITEMS OF INTEREST The Social Side of Progressive Afro-Americans in Various Parts of the Country—The Many Church Entertainments—Locals and Personals. Unlontown, Pa., Special.—The literary society convenes at St. Paul church every Tuesday evening.—The waiters of Union-town delights to read the Freeman.—The minstrel, which is composed of some of the best talent of this city, gave a grand show at Connellsville, Pa., the 28th.—S. Bennett is at the Exchange hotel. Hamilton, O. Hamilton, O., Special.—The District Conference met in Lockland last week. Mrs. M. J. Alexander read an excellent paper.—Rev. W. H. Coleman, of Troy, preached here Sunday.—Thomas Howard, Jr., made several business trips to Dayton last week.—Mr. and Mrs. Moory have left the city.—W. H. Norman attended the conference last week.—Clem Davison has accepted a position at Krammer's barber shop.—The Missionary Society gave a social Wednesday evening.—John Rockhold spent Sunday in Oxford, the guest of his mother.—Mrs. Ben Churchman spent Sunday in College Corner, the guest of her brother.—Mr. Anderson and sister, Florence, of Owenton, Ky., spent Sunday in the city. Joliet, 111. Joliet, Ill., Special—Dave Dishman, of Morris, was in town last week. Stone City Lodge, G. U. O. O. F., gave a ball on the 27th, which was well attended. Billy Young, a noted buck and wing dancer, was one of the special attractions. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Ragland are rejoicing over the birth of a son. The Second Baptist church burned their morgage Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. John Haw, of Troy, are visiting Joliet friends. Frank Miller, of the Hottest Coon in Dixie Co, is at the home of his mother, Mrs. M. Miller. Mrs. Goldie Valentine and children are visiting in Chicago—Mrs. Lottie McCall has returned to her home in Chicago after a short visit with Mrs. J. Boysom, Mrs. Dora Wilson, of Chicago, is spending a few days at the home of Mrs. J. T. Barton. Rev. E. Lee, of Lockport, is visiting friends in Boardwood, M. C. Pash, of Des Moines, Iowa, and Emmet Carter spent Sunday here. New Albany, Ind. New Albany, Ind, Special—Rev. Levi E. Christy, pastor of St. Luke A. E. M. church, East St. Louis, Mo., was in the city Thursday, the guest of R. W. Thompson. He visited several of the schools, delivering instructive addresses to each student body, and met many prominent citizens of both races. Rev. Christy formerly conducted the Indianapolis World and now edits the Sentinel at East St. Louis in connection with his pastoral work. He is preserving nicely.—The funeral of Miss Caudis Russell, Sunday, at Bethel church was largely attended, Rev. M. W. Sparks was assisted by Revs. S. C. Manuel, T. J. White and W. H. Snowden.—A delightful Easter concert was given at Bethel under the direction of Mrs. Grace Lucas Thompson and Mrs. M. W. Sparks. Miss Vivia Thompson introduced a musical melange on her graphophone and an old-fashioned spelling match was a "taking" feature.—Misses Edna Hagan and Margaret Webb "tied" for the prize—Dr. J. M. Peters, of Owensboro, Ky., was in twn Sunday.—Rev. S. C. Manuel has declined a call to the Fourth Street Baptist church at Owensboro.—Mrs. M. E. Washington was in getorgetown, Ky., last week on Good Samaritan business—Dr. E. R. Gaddie is pushing the local K. of, lodge to the front.—Scribner High school will have eight graduates this year as follows: Misses Grace Russell, Maymie Morgan, Anna Gaines, Edna Driscoll, Eleanor Buckner, Flora Scott, Elizabeth Richardson and Clifford Mitchel, Eleanor Buckner will be the valedictorian and Clifford Mitchel salutation.—The selection of Hon. George B. 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H, J, RHEIN, General Passenger Agent, Low One Way Oolonist Rates Via Big Four Route To California, Washington, Oregon. Idaho, Montana, Utah and intermediate territory ‘Tickets on sale March 1 t- May 15, 1905. For fullinformation and particalars as to rates. tickete, eto . 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. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Sg ee ‘ em ing-boards do not add anything to their { re DEES s ee Pp : “perfect” frame of mina. MADAM as ) ig Q mo NY Uy Cultivate » few flowers this summer. es if UG Vida.) log It will add to your happiness by being (shy es AY Wee WN able ‘to carry some to your friends who bs vA Ms owe A\ Yl Wey Wa i are ill or distressed. yer fy ilo) a by) = ee bea emny | DUATIONN NOTES wey s wey | </ORLED) ST Te ee <2 4 Aes WORLD: ‘ The National Acs:olation of Teachers a of SE hie | Hepes eerie of Negro Youth will hold its second ap- i Picea pouiieasl | (Eee eee 1 aisetity af Atisata; Ge. Jane 96 j A Fe rai “HII DweoOTITIEOUUNLUUD Uncles 29 ¥0, 1005, The a = shlaceege: ga Ries nization is to unite, stimulate and en- cd <N courage and help the thousands of X WY o teachers who are striving earnestly to a = the education of the Negro thelr | + BY “DOROTHY.” . This column will be devoted to the Interests of women, Questions will be cheerfully answered. ‘in order to Innure a reply itis necessary tovivew paeudony im under hich the querist may be answered. ‘The fall name and address must also be given This will not, under any elrcumstinces, be published. ‘No answer will be sent oy mail unless a stamped envelope Is received nt this office, Address all cammunicat- tions to Woman’s Corner, Phe Freeman, Indianaptis, Ind, | THE CAUSE OF DIVORCE. {her way. One may make good’sot The Rev. Dr. Lelghton Parks, the| "other excellent rolls, but none see rector of St Bartholomew ohurch at|t0 realize that a complete dinner cook New York City eays that the higher|to time is eesential in a well order education of woman leads to divorce. |household. The best students becor He says: “Divorce is a eympton of| Seachers themselves of cookery and t social dieeaze, acd also a means of in-|temeinder become “lady cooks” a feoting Innocent but morally feeblofolk. |WNdertake duties they are unable Women have come to urderstand that |Perform. they are the «qaal of men, or again Se that they are thetr superiors The girl| Woman's Day was observed at Qai who has been highly educated, who {s|Chapel, Steubenville, O., April 16: tratued in many tongues, who has read|The Woman's Reading club gave t largely and thought abont what ehe|Program. * read is married to a man who she fiads Sie atter 6 short time reads nothing but the} Miss Abble Williams, an instruct newspapers, and in proportion as hie|!n the musfeal department of Hows mind shrinks his dogmatism expands|Uslvereity, Washington, D. C., has 1 ‘antl {¢ is almost impossible for a high- |signed. strang, intelligent woman to live with ae aman of that sort.” Mayme E Clay, 8 promising your ‘The rival to palmistry is telling one’s character by the eye-brows. The arched eye-brows is e sign that the individual is haughty end high-spirited, with an amount of self concelt. If thick and well defined without any tendency to bushiness, the possessor ot gocd virtues, sound understanding, without origin- ality oc ambition, fall of stability and proof against sentiment. Short ard thick eye brows denote good mem: ory and much amability. If the hair of the eye-brows {s short avd light, a shrinking disposition and easily imposed on. If the eye-brows are black and thinly covered, it denotes a cautions isposition, but with the ability to carry through avy enterprise undertaken. 0. The Woman’s Mite Miselonary So- clety of Indiana will hold their annnel meeting at Bloomington, Ind., June 7, 8, 9. Every soolety ts urged to do ite very best as the demands and needs of the missionary department of the church are greater each year. The members of this soclety are devoting their time and energy to this work with the zeal and courage that comes only to those who are really sincere. Mrs Elle Williams is president; Mrs, Anna Clay. born, secretary. ‘The past remains with us to remind us of-our perils and our constant need of help, but {t ought not to haunt and oppress us. The real life of an aspiring soul is always ahead. —0:— ‘There ere no old matds in Japan. Be- tween the ages of sixteen and twenty- five all the girls get married because there are so many more men than wom- enin Jaan but the war may change affairs, So manv men are being killed no doubt there will be @ number of bachelor maids as well as widows. —0:— ‘The secretary of the Arachne club, London, Eng., says that women never will stipersede men in the art of cook- ing, This club has the training of girle of gentle birth to become professional servants, Many become specialists in | * Leonard. Refrigerator (enuine Porcelian Rnamel ce B52! 50 and Ohlo THE GRAND RAPIDS REFRIGERATOR COMPANY her way. One may make good soup, another excellent rolls, but none seem to realize that a complete dinner cooked to time is eesential in @ well ordered household. The best students become teachers themselves of cookery and the remainder become “lady cooks” and undertake dutles they are unable to perform. —0:— Woman's Day was observed at Qainz ‘Chapel, Steubenville, O., April 16th. ‘The Woman's Reading club gave the Program. * —0:— ‘Miss Abble Williams, an instractor in the musical department of Howard University, Washington, D. C., has re- signed, —0— Mayme E Olay, a promising young woman of Indianapolis, Ind , has secured a clerical position a: the home office of the True Reformers at Richmond, Va. Miss Clay has been president of the Flanner Guild Literary for ome tine. —10:— Paris authorities on fseblon are arg- lng the carrying of handkerchiefs with colored torders to match the toilet with which It is to be worn. —0:— Wrinkles are poetically termed by the Japanese “waves of old age.” Was there ever an American woman that could think of them in a sentimental manner? =t0:— | The correct colffure {s the one that fs the most becoming to the individual ie and low etyles are both popular, —0:— Biting the finger nails 1s a.terribie habit whioh ts usually caused by nerv- ousness. Bathing the bands in warm castile suds, {t is eald, will care it, —0:— Persons bearing the came surnames, although they may not be related in any way, are forbidden to mary in China —0:— If you live in Indiana do not neglect to acquaint your children with your family history. When the boy or girl enters society a desirable gift will bea /memorandam of family information, ‘as it 1s necessary to all prospective ‘wives and husbands, —0— ‘The men of the house are now objects of pity—house cleaning time, Beating aimed igh ebkt Ghamans saeel on tec: THE WAITERS... For the past sx months ramors have had it that the Portland hotel grill r90m would fass into the hands of white waiters but the wis-aores sald ‘'no,” what was their surprise when on JORN B pete oe ee = da! last Saturday morning 8 crew of white walters marched in which was bad enough. But it did not stop there. The American plan department was then notified that owing to the change in the plan on May ist he would be compelied to change help in that ro m also, Thus @ place that the colored waiters have ‘The Curtain Rung Down ing-boards do not add anything to their “perfect” frame of mind. Caltivate a iin tome this summer. It wili add to your happiness by being able “to carry some to your friends who are ill or distressed. T EDUCATIONAL NOTES, | ‘The National Ars olation of Teachers of Negro Youth will hold its second an- nual meeting at Atlants, Ga. Jane 28, 29 80, 1905. The purpose of this orga- nization 1s to unite, stimulate and en- courage and help the thousands of teachers who are striving earnestly to make the education of the Negro thelr life's work, Indloations are that about five hundred teachers will be in attend- ance. J.R.E Lee, of Benedict College Columbia, 8. O. is president. ‘The annnal industrial union, educa- tlonal conferense and closing exercises of the Industrial Union Institute and Training School, at Southern Pines, N. ©. were held April 16, 17, 18° Rev. Herbert E Fox, D. D.. Philadelphial preached the annual sermon and Rev. 8. J. Wheeler Spurgeon, P.D , Fayette- ville, N.C, delivered the address, “The Needs of the Hour Ameng Our Boys and Girls.” Rev. J7M. Henderson is principal. The eleventh annual commencement of Clinton Institute, at Rook Hill, 8. C., will be held May 1017, The gradus- tion exercises will be at the Inetitate chapel and Zion chureh, R. J, Orock- ette, president. ‘The Creek Normal Institute wiil con ‘vene at Moskogee, I.T., June 5, and wil continue four weeks. Au examination at the close will be held and the prefer- ‘ence will be given to teachers who have attended the normal, in making ap pointments The second session of the Howard University summer school will be held July 1 to July 28, at Washington, D C. 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The Freeman in Hot Springs, Ark, Copies of The Fri # Batapday at Hobinsou & lovers KON eTeey on Malvern avenue, Any one in Paducah, Ky., desiring The Freeman can secure same from Misses Lorena and Ruby Greenwell, 627 South Eighth street, held continuously for sixteen years has been swept from their control when Prosperity seemed so near The reason given for the change was the inability to get enough good European waiters among the colored men, when in fact there was no effort made to get them. Bat this change and the cauee that led up to it should be a lesson tothe colored Walters, one that he should never forget until bis dying day, that is to work un- der white head vsiters, Engles came to the Portland with the avowed inten- | tion of crippling the service in the grill room by handicapping the waiters in every conceivable way. Fast service 8 demanded at the Portland but in or- der to prevent the boys from making quick time he would get the checkand ‘hold them under the guise of inspecting Sia ie TS lit aes a a er MADAM MNAIRDEE-Moorr a . : ae ae 4 ‘€ Be eee ean . — ea oe, eS = 1 he 4 e a es ie. & cout) Be : ae 4 2 . é Ee He Be ; $y 5 : nh aie. | : ‘Ries | ea \\ ig oe Sa SY Re ae i et ‘Tae giftea Viairvoyant, the great femais Yonder, born with the double(canl) veil, she is one of the old ancient Southern ants of New Orleans, She's a living Phret- logist and Phyntogomist, She tlle past what you are best adapied for in life by reading your brains and mind. Wit a fits ot her hand she gives you a co of iuence to enable you to overcome all bad duck, She has made thousands of homes happy. Heed the fifth chapter Ix verse of Bt ait: “Bleusod are the peacemakers for Shey all be called the children of God.” © reunites the separated, makes peace ‘where there is confusion. Your husband of eae will never Deccmio entry: or your sweet heart forsake you. But will love ‘you better and marry you sooner it you will only heed this lady's consultation, “Read what several Indies of your oty say, "Yen, we believe ihe 8 Godsend to our city; my husband and 1 had been seperated over a year and jus ‘think wince Toalled on thislady, he returned seday, re are together and happy.” This x rs: “The one loved refuse Ballo write mie; I called on thie’ lear aa We are now engaged.” Yon can’t afford to ‘nian conralting’ this gifted "Indy?" ahe la gifted to. read characters, She chal Tonges the world to excell’ her advice on love, losses business, family and financial troubles, Ho-unitet the separated causes speedy marriage with the one of your ghoice, No cards allowed in her place ot business; no one’s ill wishes filled jst .iotly ® Christian lady and depends entirely on hor heavenly gift. If you are painfal or ailing, think you have been witchcrafted go fo aes her, She. spent eight years inthe Jungles of Africa and has traveled through BA states doing oo wherever she went, Read St, John, chap. 33d ver: “If this man is not of God he could do nothing. | Three parlorseo arrainged that you meet nofriends norstrangers:everything confi den- til, Owing to such crowds you may call night or day. fells located. Send money oy postal order or Registered letter 1, for one, as one in the midst. My heart ached from the cruel treatment of my bust bandand the way he would throw away his time and money until I consulted this won derfal lady. It will soon be a year. Through her he has become a loving husbands. and Gees Presents me with a lovely jot on which he willin the prring sree a home. ‘Tongue can’t praise her too highly. A Lavy of New Iberia, La, Chicago, Ill., Noy. 17, 1902, Madame McNairdee. Indianapolis, Ind.: Dear Madame,—Your letter like a ray of sunshine, came duly to hand and I am very them. He wonld also hire incompetent ‘walters to the exclusion of good ones and many other little things that he would resort to in order to harm and hinder the walters. Gentlemen yon are ont but not d!sgraced!— Advocate, A certain con'ributer to these colamns seems to harbor large amount of jealousy in bis small and sickly frame, and every time anyone of the many head waiter’s names are rextioned who have spent their energy «m1 non-y in teylng to alse the standard of the pro- feasion this iadividual attempts to cast slur on the same. This individual Very moch reminds us of Collins’ ram, who always “batted in,” or Itke: Bil ings’ thule, who always ‘ kicked over the races” There fs 9 certain class of men whose only excuse for living 1s to criticize what others do bat they never seem able to do anything themselves. Dr. W. P. 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Not one of us should pose as critic, but we are all subject to criticism, and what strikes me so forcibly is why do our colored men of intelligence take such things to heart. The President of the United States, judges, ministers, doctors, lawyers and men of all walks in life are criticised, rebuked, talked about and written up, but say nothing so long as the writer does not get personal. "The Freeman" should be a national interchange of modern ideas and we should foster its sale among our people that we may become more enlightened along all lines of our business, and just such articles as have appeared are what should be a continued subject, for it certainly keeps life among the craft, and the paper is looked forward to earlier each week because they know something is forthcoming. News is what the boys want and sply news at that, but no fights. The truth! Let it be told; if the shoe pinches don't wear it, but saw wood! Why Are Colored Waiters Supposed Not To Be Competent? First. He has never been taught the art of service. Second. He will not stand for a teacher or leader. Third. He is the cheapest man in the business. Fourth. There are never any preparations made for him by those who employ him. Fifth. He is unprotected. Sixth. He should be the most important servant about any hotel, cafe or restaurant, but is classed as the least. Seventh. Miserably fed. Eighth. Poorly paid and forced to sandbag those he serves to make up his salary that the proprietor should pay him. Ninth. Dismissed on any charge; responsible for the shortcomings of the steward, proprietor and manager. Tenth. Hotels not equipped to give service which guests expect and pay for. Eleventh. Ten waiters doing the work of twenty. Twelfth. Pay days too far apart and too slow paying when the day arrives. Thirteenth. Ualucky; too long in one place. Fourteenth. Get travel; get wise, boys. Some of our waiters and some of our proprietors, stewards and managers are guilty of the shortcoming of the above statement. Books and teachings pertaining to this particular subject you must read. Travel is indispensable to your success. I say "travel" because you gain experience, and you are better able to take the world by the horns. When you settle down to stay long in one place, you become fixed on one headwaiter, one steward and one idea of service. Education seems to be the principal foundation of every man's success in the business world. If you want to be polished in the art of service you should travel and read books. I do not refer you to the "Walters' Manual" or "The American Colored Waiter," but read daily, weekly and monthly magazines that will keep you posted. But let me remind you here that the "Walters' Manual" and "The American Colored Waiter" will stand good for twenty years to come. As a leader, I regret to say, we have no one to represent us, but to make success some one must take us and lead us to the altar, and if we wait much longer present conditions tell us our weight will soon break the bridge. Economy, Progress and Style. I cannot attribute the change from colored waiters to white girls or white men waiters as a point of economy, for, as I have outlined above, we are the cheapest men in the business of table service. I judge the change is made through the influence of some particular traveling men, stockholders or some soft headed proprietor who might be termed as a mugwump, for, if he changes once, he is just as willing to change back. Then, most seriously of all, the market for colored help is sometimes badly affected, which forces these changes; and, if Mr. A changes, he will persuade Mr. B to change, consequently it becomes a prevailing idea. They are in the swim to get what there is out of the change, and to be sure he has a right to change if he pleases. Perplexing Problem of Change. The writer says there is not a colored headwaiter holding a position north of the Ohio river or east of the Mississippi who does not feel down in his heart a possibility of a change. Now, let me express my individual thoughts along this line. When you are holding a position as headwaiter be head waiter or get down and out. Be loyal and strictly business in all your dealings Don't be afraid to speak. Be a good listener to good advice from your superiors, but always have an idea of your own. Speak and defend yourself when you are right; hold up your head; don't think for a moment if you lose your position that you can't get another; don't wait until you lose one position and then try to save a dollar; don't be afraid to give up one position until you have another one in sight. Stand on your own foundation and let that foundation be a mighty dollar. And if you lose all chance of ever securing another position don't take heart disease and die, but join the procession of Italians. Start a banana wagon or a peanut stand, anything to make a dollar. Do for yourself—whatever is for you in this world you will get it, and to quote the words of one of my white brothers of the pan, a headwaiter of this city, says, "If I thought I had to spend the balance of my days waiting table, I would sooner take a life sentence in the penitentiary." If such is the verdict of a white headwaiter, we colored men should be able to walk to the gallows and die game. Where, oh where, are we to place The Blams. True, some of our boys have very dirty, unmanly, impolite ways; some of them are unfit and should not be in a public dining room as a servant. The Cause. They are dirty simply because they are not paid a sufficient salary to keep themselves clean. Twenty dollars a month, and to wait fifteen to thirty days for it is an outrage and a crime against human nature. Window washing, scrubbing, cleaning paint, moving lumber, cleaning silver, serving banquets without extra pay should be struck from his work; working over time. serving from one to five banquets a week, being up until one and two o'clock, and then expecting him to make time the next morning is the prime cause of his impoliteness, sulky, disobedient, dirty, filthy, careless and untidy appearance. Pay him for his overtime and extra service as you, Mr. Proprietor, get paid for overtime use of your rooms; and you surely do not serve banquets for the pleasure of it, but it is the money you want. The waiter would much rather be off on time than to remain eight hours after he is off to receive nothing in return for the overtime but hardships, rebuked, fined, starved and unfed. Where Is He To Put Himself into Condition? I can blame no one but those who employ the waiter for the greater portion of his untidiness. Simply because you who employ him have made no preparations for his proper care. If any proprietor, manager or steward is fortunate enough to read this article, after you have finished, just start out on a little tour of inspection of the waiters' coat room. You will see conditions existing that would make one's hair stand on end. Some places have as many as 15 to 150 waiters, with a coat room about the size of an ordinary bedroom. The lockers, as they are called, might properly be called good sized soap boxes, one on top of the other, and the waiter who gets there first holds the right of way until he gets his belongings. Just think of it. A waiter must keep his jacket, vest, pants, collar, cuffs, hat, shoes, comb and brush in this small space. Now, when he puts these things on to enter the dining room, do you wonder why that vague smell exists? Go to your waiters' lavatory. (I trust I have not misnamed the place.) However, the wash room and the above place are as one. To get in this place, waiters, are you not forced to turn your trousers knee high to enter? Rubbish, paper, water, tin cans—anything but towels, soap, comb, brush and that which goes to make up one's appearance. We never see a constructed wash basin, but in most places a laundry tub where water runs. You must catch it in your hands to wash your face. One tub for one hundred waiters; one roller towel for one hundred waiters; and, of course, the engineer, fireman, yard man and all other common laborers have access to this one wash room, lavatory, towel and basin. Can he keep clean? If the Board of Health should visit one of these places I am sure proper steps would be taken to remedy these short-comings. The Dickey. Half of my life I have spent in the hotel business, and I have the first time to wear a dickey, a rubber collar or a paper one. My opinion of the dickey waiter is that he has little or no interest in the business to induce him to purchase a white shirt, and the waiter who wears a dickey seldom owns a white shirt. This seems to be no point of saving, for he will pay $1 50 to$3.00 for a fancy colo.ed shirt, where he would not pay 89 cents for a white shirt. The dickey is a nuisance—should not be sold or manufactured. Not Quick of Action Unless a Tip In Sight. I have just had a little over two years' experience under the no tip system, and let me say to you who have never had the experience I have found it to be a grand, noble, gentlemanly feature, and I certainly can recommend it on good lines. It makes service equal to all; keeps a waiter always at your command; there is no lingering or hanging around over guests, as there is nothing expected. I have just come to this conclusion: If the hotel, cafe or restaurant would pay me $10 a week, pay me every Saturday at 10 o'clock a.m. sharp, I would sooner work for a straight salary than to expect tips from some who are hardly able to pay their checks; and while the newspapers are roasting the waiter for sand baggging guests for tips it is time to change the seat of war. Please turn your type and ink on those who are robbing the waiter. Fair play, please. If the proprietors will pay the waiter a living salary we shall surely see a change in all service, white or black, for it is an evident fact the money is made or the proprietor would not be in the hotel business. Therefore, pay well for what you get. The fault is at the proprietor's door; you are simply robbing the waiter and forcing him to sand-bag your guests to live. If you want him to be clean encourage him, pay him a living salary. Referring to M. Boykin's article of April 1st, 1905. He says he has seen so much tardiness in the dining room, he feels that it is on the officers, and if he had any say in the dining room there would be some weeding out unless his commands were carried out. Mr. Boykin, no doubt, feels as I and a great many other waiters do when we see such things as he speaks of, and were we all to express our views, they would be similar to his. But a general never can tell what he can do with an army until he comes in full command. Then, and not until then, does he find himself badly handicapped by a world of circumstances. Walters with clean shirts and teeth, and shoes shined appear as a surprise, more especially if your next man is to be imported. It's a lottery. You cannot tell whether you are drawing a dickey, rubber collar, teamster or bootblack. You are simply the man in front of the gun—shot at—that's all. A few good, palmstick men as yourself should be a leading light Mr. C. L. Hammond of Pittsburg, Pa, says that the very fact that we do not intend to make it a business for life makes us less interested in the work as a profession. It seems to me, Mr Hammond, whatever is worth doing for a while, let's do it well. Don't abuse or tinker with a bridge that is carrying you across the road to success. True, a rolling stone gathers no moss, but it surely gathers a great many bumps in its rolling, and in its bumps it surely gathers experience knowledge and wisdom, and a good sound knowledge of human nature is the best education a man needs when entering the business of hotel work. Proprietors, stewards, chief clerks, housekeepers—they all have the rolling stone idea, and it is not always a money item that moves them, but knowledge seeking. I do not refer to those who have passed the age of running about, but I aim these words at you, young man, with a limited knowledge, and with no responsibility but for himself. True, have an object in traveling by all means. I, myself, caught the first knowledge of dining room service in the old Park Hotel, Columbus, Ohio. Suppose I had remained there these twenty years or more. I suppose I would have been promoted to head coffee man by now. How are We to Account for the Discrimination Against the Negro Waiter and What is the Cause of the Prejudice. We do not find today the waiter of twenty years age—smiling, pleasant, obliging, submissive and painstaking—but today we are confronted with the new student, the new waiter—resentful. Take the waiter of today, he is resentful and sulky. Insult him and you will be insulted. Treat him courteous and he seems not to understand you, he believes you to be a wolf in sheep's clothing. He feels like every man is equal; does not have to stand abuse and will not. "Every man up" seems to be his motto, and he does not think because he is a servant he must be abused. Don't speak sharply or attempt to press him. Don't have that angry look on your face as if you had swallowed a box of tacks, if you do you are sure to be accommodated in return with his impoliteness. A man of money at this age seems to respect no servant, but the servant seems to demand respect by resenting any insult The proprietor, wants ten day's notice before you quit, or you are not paid. Poor rule that does not work both ways. If he quits on the spur of the moment, pay him as you demand of your guest on taking leave. These are a few of the reasons we do no not find the "yes sir" waiter as of old, conse- The Joy of Health for All Women. The Joy of Health for All Women. Zoa Phora Never Fails to Cure All Woman's Ills—Trial Bottle Free to All. Your cure is a certainty, no matter how serious a trouble. If you use Zoa Phora. It has a rare and difficult disease, even the rare disease or weakness peculiar to the female sex. 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Strikes and walk outs will never set us right. Too many would be waiters are on the market. A thinning out of the ranks and re-establishing a living salary are extremely necessary. Then the head-waiters will have an opportunity to pick the best men the market offers. As long as there is an overflow of help it will be a hard matter for us to gain a solid footing. I trust these remarks will be received with the right understanding and good will to all. JOHN B. GOINS There was a grand reception given April 23rd in honor of the opening of the Little Savoy cafe at Jacksonville, Fla., Wm. H. Dorsey proprietor. Music, mirth and song ruled the hour and a pleasant time was enjoyed by all present. The proprietor was congratulated and complimented for opening such a swell place for accommodation of colored guests. A visit to Jacksonville is not complete without visiting the Little Savoy cafe, where you will be entertained every second. WANTED—Girl for waitress in first-class colored restaurant. 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If matter should be addressed to THE FREEMAN, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. GEORGE L. KNOX, Publisher. SATURDAY, MAY 6, 1905. THE CHICAGO STRIKE. THE CHICAGO STRIKE. As these are being written there are angry clouds rising on the horizon in the direction of the metropolis on the Great Lakes. Another strike is in progress there, Montgomery, Ward & Co., of the Employers' Union, broke their agreement with their garment makers, and the garment makers went out on a strike. The teamsters of Montgomery, Ward & Co. broke their agreement with their employers and went out on a strike in sympathy with the garment makers. Because the teamsters refused to order a general strike the garment makers made peace with their employers and returned to work. The teamsters of Montgomery, Ward & Co. were not so successful in re establishing themselves and, as a result, they are still out. The attempt of the teamsters to prevent the business of the above named firm from being handled by non-union labor is the bone of contention. Much violence has taken place and much more is expected. A press dispatch states that "Negroes are being imported to be used as strike breakers." Notwithstanding the fact that the attitude of union labor toward the colored man is wrong and, therefore, entitled to little sympathy from him, we believe the colored man makes a serious mistake in permitting himself to be used as a club in the hands of employers. One-half the determination shown in employing colored men in times of violence would be sufficient to secure them employment in times of peace. It has been all along claimed by employers that their unwillingness to employ more colored workmen was because of objections made by union laborers. We believe this to be true, but the point we wish to make is that, since employers are unwilling to run any risk in giving colored men employment during times of peace the colored man should not permit himself to be used as a strike breaker. The supposition is that all workers earn the wages paid them by the work they do, without having to pass through the hazards of seml-warfare. If the individual colored man who may be used as a strike breaker were the only one to suffer from the effect of his action, little or nothng need be said against it. It requires but a little foresight to see the evil consequences that are sure to follow this course. In addition to the hatred which is always shown toward the strike-breaker, of whatever race, will be added the prejudice against the Negro. This is visited upon the race of which he is a member and the burden that all must bear is thereby increased. That which tends to increase race prejudice cannot bring anything of permanent good to the Negro. Feelings of interest in organized labor do not prompt these sayings. No colored man can be a well-wisher of organized labor until organized labor learns to respect the manhood rights of every man. THE DEFENSE LEAGUE Some months ago while doing editorial work on this paper I presented what seemed the necessity for some concert of action on the part of men and women of the race against unjust attacks and misrepresentation on the part of some public speakers and periodicals. It was then suggested that a large number of our race, who were able to make answer and present arguments in well written letters, form themselves into a defense league for the purpose of making reply. Also, that this be done in such a manner as to make it effective, as would be the case if the work was done systematically and the letters focused on the cases where replies were deserved. It THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER was further suggested that those offering their services for this work be formed into classes in order that the force of a dozen or more letters may be employed at a given time without requiring only an occasional letter to be written by any one person. This is asking but a small sacrifice of time from those who owe something to the interests of the race and to the world in general. As I have again become connected with this paper I shall frequently call attention to this subject and shall attempt to put the idea into being. The responses which were received to the first mention of this matter will now receive attention, and I ask the co-operation of all who feel interested. Certainly, we cannot afford to be indifferent. Address all communications to The Freeman. G. W. CARLE. It would be interesting to know the degree of race prejudice there is within the colored man himself, and to know to what extent he would exhibit this toward members of other races in case his own race were the dominant one. But the facts, if known, would in nowise relieve any one from the moral responsibility of h's failure to do unto another as he would that another do unto him. The people of this world will one day develop to the point when such a senseless thing as race prejudice will be unknown. When that time comes those who deserve respect will be shown the respect they deserve. In the meantime let us be consoled by the thought that if we deserve respect we shall get it from all those whose respect is worth anything. The young man who came to the post-office, last week, accompanied by his father was a candidate for mid-shipman. He was to take a civil service examination to determine his fitness. His father was much interested in this son, and, therefore, felt quite anxious for his success in passing the required test. He said to the secretary of the board, "I have taken a great deal of pains with him. I have never allowed him to do a day's work in his life." Think of a boy, thus raised, as a candidate for any useful place in life. You can see his finish before the start. If, per chance, the boy should some day have sense, he will be forced to admit to himself that his poor old misguided father was a fool. That was a thought worthy of serious reflection made by the Hon. Hilton U. Brown in his address at Flanner Guild. "Don't try to get away from yourselves," he said. "It is a very foolish thing, and besides, you could not if you would." Those members of the race who can see only its shortcomings, and who are devoid of hope for the future, are not the ones who contribute anything to the success of the race. --- Christiansburg, Ohio, does not possess all of the harmony in religious circles that the name indicates. A minister of the gospel has been out under a bond for $800 as a means of restraining him from criticizing young women for attending dances. Now, the next step will be to have some federal judge put all ministers under a permanent injunction to forever refrain from saying anything against dancing. Women must have their rights respected. We believe the President has acted wisely in recalling Minister Bowen from Venezuela. Whatever else may be said of the matter, it does wear a bad appearance. That ten-thousand-dollar check furnishes evidence that something wrong has been going on. When considering the alleged radical conduct of President Castro it might be well to remember that the other fellow is not always in the wrong. A farm house situated about forty-five miles south of Indianapolis lost its roof in a wind storm on last Saturday night. To the world in general there is nothing important in this happening. The interest we feel in this dwelling lies in the fact that it stands on the "center of population of the United States." We mention this for the benefit of those Easterners who think that this city is located "way out West." Elbert Hubbard once said that titles were made for people who need them. Almost every man who can present a good appearance has a lot of meaningless letters attached to his name. It is to be regretted that our mothers, wives and sisters, who are so often our superiors, must go through the world without titles. All communications sent to this office for publication should be carefully written. We have found good ideas so expressed that it was often a question whether the work in separating it from its surrounding chaff did not exceed the value of the grain. A press dispatch from Hartford City, Ind., states that prayer and perseverance has brought success to the Colored North American Oil Company. Prayer is all right for its proper uses, but we do not regard it as the best thing to dig an oil well with. We have a great deal of faith in that perseverance they used. The Freeman guarantees to all subscribers that they shall receive the value of their subscriptions. Pay money only to authorized agents and take a receipt for it. If you then fail to receive your paper you will confer a favor by so notifying this office. Rojestvensky's soliloquy is—To go or not Togo. That's the question. SHORT FLIGHTS BY R. W. THOMPSON. It is the wise man who knows what not to say. Culture is delightful — when sustained by cash. The White South needs a new set of spokesmen. Many of the world's best workers are not worth "a frazzling thing" on parade. The first requisite for membership in a "Don't Worry Club" is a bank account. The right to work is an inalienable right to be enjoyed alike by whites and blacks. Easter Sunday was not a propitious day to preach "The Simple Life" to the fair sex. There is no widespread regret when a professional "knocker" is himself "knocked out." Minister Powell may be pardoned for predicting a revolution in Haiti "most any old time." --- 1908 seems a fearful way off to those whose fortunes depend upon politics in church or state. The excursions will separate the colored people from a big slice of their coin this summer—as usual. To neglect the education of the poor whites of the South is to postpone the settlement of the race problem. Neither the Black South nor the White South can solve the problem alone. The "Sensible South" must do it. The official shoes that Charlie Anderson has been wearing for several years would just about fit Fred R. Moore. Has any Indiana Negro had the temerty to ask for an appointment under the State government? If not, why not? When President Roosevelt returns from his bear hunt there will be a few appointments and many disappointments. The Negro will produce a bounteous crop of writers when the homey question of bread and meat is satisfactorily adjusted. Government ownership of railroads will never be favored by the South. It would sound the death-knell of the jim crow car. The Boston Guardian SEEms to find its keenest delight in setting up men of straw for the very doubtful exercise of knocking them down. --- Negro fax-payers, successful farmers, attentive merchants, skillhd mechanics and practical instructors are welcome in any section of the South. --- A wise man thinks great thoughts. The wiser man thinks greater thoughts and puts them into execution for the betterment of his day and generation. The higher education is holding its own. A current report says that 369 young colored men and women are taking courses in the universities of Europe. If a fellow is inclined to be daffy on the subject of his personal popularity, let him start out to borrow a "V" from any one of his alleged "host of friends." In Boston a man may "get by" on what he knows. In the wild and woolly West and in the progressive South it is what one can do and actually does that counts. ... Since law has come to be largely a matter of construction it behooves us to see to it that the right kind of men are put into the places where the law is to be construed. Governor Hanly is eminently correct in enforcing all laws as he finds them. If a law is bad it is up to the people to get the legislature to repeal it. Let's go at things in the right way It has been several years since the farce comedy "Ministah to Dahomey" declared that "office-seekin's a mighty po' bizness." but the crushing truth of the statement has not been dimmed by time. Prof. Henry Y. Arnett is mentioned as a possible successor to Minister W. F. Powell. Other entries are expected, if there is any likelihood of a vacancy in the Hatlen mission. Only "heavy-weight" need apply. Say what you will of the merits or demersis of "materialism" no Negro has been lynched or disfranchised in the South who owns a two-story business block in the center of a town and has $5,000 in the bank. --- The Washington Bee is making a terrible howl in advocacy of the "liberty of the press"—just as if it were not pernitted to say anything it pleases about anybody or anything at any old time it gets good and ready. W. Stanley Braithwaite, Boston's poet laureate, is attracting considerable attention at the hands of the lovers of the muse. His volume of poems "Lyrics of Love and Life" is winning many confluences in literary circles. Charlie Anderson's so-called "luck" is nothing in the world but the legitimate result of twenty years of hard, continuous, systematic and intelligently directed work along a definite practical line. Study out the moral. --- Now that the buds and blossoms of the spring time have put in their appearance, we may look for a recurrence of the Rev. Prof. W. Henry Ferris, who for some unexplained reason has latn dormant throughout the winter season *** Our schools are turning out plenty of young men and women who can do as they are told. How many know what to do without being told, and possess that capacity to protect the interests of an employer in trying emergencies? ```markdown ``` There are those who think a trip to Africa about now would do Bishop Turner a mint of good. His views on African emigration are sadly in need of some judicious tucking and shirting to bring them in touch with prevailing fashions According to the records of the marriage license office in Washington Prof. W. H. H. Hart, who recently confined the Maryland jim crow car law to its native heath, is a white man. We see confusion in sight for the census-taker of the future. --- Since Justico E M. Hewlett blazed the way by insisting upon the recognition of civil equality in restaurants operated in government buildings race discrimination in the cafe of the United States Court House at Washington is a thing of the past. Rigid government supervision of railroads by a properly empowered Inter-State Commerce Commission would accomplish all the good things claimed for government ownership, and at the same time avoid the dangers threatened by ont and-out socialism. --- It is to be regretted that the Boston Colored Citizen is not to continue as a weekly. It will be issued hereafter as a 32-page monthly magazine. We hope Brother Alexander will find it profitable to place his excellent matter before us oftener after a brief trial of the new plan. *** Candidates for the Bishopric, for race leadership or for prominence that may be turned into political, religious or social prestige should not fail to get themselves invited to deliver some of the numerous commencement addresses that will be "pulled off" during the next six weeks. ... Before seriously considering any reduction of southern representation in congress, tangible evidence must be brought to bear that such reduction would be justifiable. Everybody may know the facts, but that is not sworn testimony. A non-partisan in vestigating commission is the first thing in order. --- Mr. Archibald H. Grimke is performing a great and timely service in pointing out to our female reformers that the wholesale concubination between white men and Negro women of the South is as grave a menace to American morals as the presence of Reed Smoot in the United States Senate. Other Mormons may be there. ... It is so unusual for W. Calvin Chase to "flop" that the New York Age suspects that there is something irregular about the Bee editor's mysterious recantation on the southern representation question, and darkly hints that one L. M. Hershaw manipulated the trap-door that led to the rather awkward acrobatic feat. --- We extend to the Star of Zion renewed assurances of our most distinguished consideration. That excellent organ of the Church of Vartck is an illuminant of rare brilliance, and its radiance has never thrown so great a candle power as under the repugent scholarship and fine journalistic discrimination of Editor George Clinton Clement. In him Zion certainly has "a man who has found his work." What is the True Color of the Human Skin? History tells us that the true color of the human skin is white. The composition and color of the blood of the dark races are chemically the same as that of the white race. There is no scientific reason why there should be dark skins in this equable climate of the United States. The skin of the Negro became dark on account of the chemical effect of the hot sun of Africa beating down on the naked body of the Negro as he wandered about the tropical region. Any white person will become equally as dark if he resides for any length of time in the same climate unprotected as the natives do. Black-No-More is a chemical which applied to the dark skin breaks up the dark cells of pigment lying beneath the true skin. Nature immediately rebuilds the cells but they undergo a chage which renders them white. This goes on for some time until the cells remain white. For further particulars, address Dr, James A. Herlhy, Chillicothe, O BRAVETEDDY BOY. BY SLYVESTER RUSSELL. (With apologies to the President.) I've cut a mountain lion in two, I stabbed him to the heart; I've dodged around the lobo wolves; They say I'm growing smart! I'm soon to place the grizzly bear, the meanest of the lot, John Goff will kill it first and then, I'll shoot it on the spot! A lion once chased me up a tree, But then I jumped right down; I jumped right on that lion's back And floored him to the ground! The silver tip bear is the worst I eve did see!— But with my bowie knife I'll try To stab him from a tree! The poor lion has cat-like instinct When charged on by my dogs; But like the colored soldiers did, I killed those lions like hogs! I'm Teddy, brave boy of the West, (And of the White House too.) I thirst for blood, peace has no rest, When war is overdue! A Liberal Offer. 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Space being expensive in advertising will not permit of our going further into details, and we therefore ask you to send for our Catalogue and supply on request. A. L. WHITE ORGAN CO. 313, 315, 317, 319 Englewood Avenue, patterson Avenue, Hale, IL Special Note—We make a special low price school Organ, also Folding Organs for Evangelists. Southern Negro Farmers Wanted Since it is a fact that the Southern Negro Farmer leads the Agricultural forests South, and that foreign land protection we want to pursue, Pricess to an extent disturbing our interest, Farmers' Institutes are being organized over the South for the protection we want to pursue, and the names of progressive farmers. Big conference July 34 to 5h. Delegates will attend from all tions; send for literature and terms to agents, address Southern Negro Farmers' Rugby Club Patronize our advertisers The St The African Concert Company is at Grovetown, Ga. today. Sylvester Russell killed two snakes in one day, April 26 on a lonely road in the pines along the Penebscot river, three miles from Millinockett, Me. Both reptiles showed fight. Miss Laura A. Logan, classical and coon souret opened in vaudeville at Lincoln Park, New Orleans, La. Miss Logan is meeting with much success and made a decided hit slinging "Oyster Man." She sends regards to all friends. Miss Elvira Johnson, now starring at the Pekin Theatre, at Chicago is one of the youngest sourets of the south. She has a good style and is quite successful. Miss Johnson sends regards to all friends, especially Billy and Ora Criswell. Payton and Harris have closed with the Smith & Bailey Company. They have signed ten weeks in vaudeville and opened April 24, at the Gem Theatre, Superior, Wils. Would like to hear from the Shelton's. Good luck to Smith & Bailey Company. The Wang Doodle Comedy Four send regards to Napoleon Johnson, Old Blue and all the misfits including the entire company. They will be working this summer at Coney Island at a salary of $250 per week. Mrs. H. H. Goodall sends kindest regards to Mr. and Mrs. Billy Kersands and would like to hear from them. Notes from Sunny South Show—The colored attraction now with the Monarch Amusement Company is doing the biggest business ever in the history of any carnival show. After the performance in each town we turn them away and giving from four to six shows daily. We have the goods and we are delivering them. At Silver City, N.M., May 7 The Great Kemp Comedy Four, Ed. Hood, Charlie Marrs, Bobbie Kemp and Tom Logan played Denver week of April 17. Cripple Creek April 24, and proved such a box office attraction that they were accorded a return date at the Novelty Theatre at Denver the week of May 1. They opened at Fischer's theatre, San Francisco, May 14 with with twelve weeks's coast booking to follow. Notes from Jacksonville, Fla.—Miss Pauline Crompton has closed at the Little Savoy Theatre and opened at the Exchange Garden and taking four and five encores nightly. She sends regards to all friends. Webster Williams sends regards to Williams and Stevens and says, "What is the matter fellows, is that new show you have on for next season taking all your time, so you can not find time to answer an old friend's letter?" Notes from Rabbit Foot Comedy Company, Jacksonville, Fla.—Mrs. Lillian Rice the primo donna. New York and southern favorite sends regards to Mrs. Pauline Crampton, Pearl Woods, Verga De Voe, of Exchange Theatre and Vida Derive of Little Savoy Theatre. If any mail please forward to Morristown, Tenn., May 9 Little THE FREEMAN POSTOFFICE. LADIES' LIST. Acareis, Miss Rosa Garay, Miss Lillian Minet, Miss Alberta Watts, Mrs Laudonia GENTLEMEN'S LIST. Crosette, Charley Gardin, Will Hurn, Helen Jackson, John 106 dre Prince, Arthur L. Stevens, Augustus Williams, John ROUTE. A Rabbit Foot Co.-Asheville, S. C., May 8; Burrortown, Tenn., 9; Greenville, 10; John- sonsville, 11; Bristol, Va., 12; Abingdon, 13. Black Path Froudouts, Vooleck & Nolan- Stanford, Va., May 8; Charlottsville, 9; Stanford, W. Winchester, 12; Alexandria, 12. A. E. Holman's Band and Serenaders—With J. T. MacDuck's Shows—Paris, France, Indinidite. Franks Mahara's Minstrels,-Fargo, N. D. Walpole, Wheaton, 9; Wheaton, Minn., 10; Brookings, S. D., 15. Pacifico Tulipley Hos, Famous Tennessee Warbler Davidette, Iowa, May 7 to 13. Warner Round Comedy 4, en route with Bob Manchester's Cracker Jack Co: Julius Gentian in White, Erb Robinson, Harvey Goodall, Albany, N. Erb, May 8, 9, 10, 19, 12, 13. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Vida Rice is quite an attraction in the parade. John Rice boss eannasman sends regards to Richard J. Mitchell, William Gross and Ed. Walton of Exchange Theatre and says, "I am still on top." Notes from Cincinnati.—Major W. Daniels, the lion bass of Indianapolis and the American Jubilee Singers is accompanying Prof. E. W. B. Curry, president of the Urbana College of Urbana, O. through the southern part of this state, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Indiana. Prof. Curry is a great orator and is much in demand by cultured audiences. Mr. Daniels adds to the attraction with his grand solo in plantation melodies. Prof. Curry possesses a sweet high tenor and they are delighting audiences of the best people everywhere They will continue in this work until the American Jubilee Singers start on their twenty weeks' tour in the east and south. Notes from The Military Quartet—We were at the Baldwin Theatre the week of April 17, San Francisco. Manager Tiffany said it was the best act of its kind that had been played in the history of the house and also the banner week. The Gilliams who are playing the Dubelesky circuit are well and report great success. Johnson sends regards to Mose McQnity and all friends. Henderson sends regards to Southern Trio, F. B. Wood, Kid Show Band with Norris-Rowe, Lowery and band and all friends. Spencer says hello Sherrah. Our motto, "Soberness and Time." The Freeman is always a welcome visitor. LeRoy Bland is the "Frisco agent. Notes from A. E. Holman's Band and Serenaders, now touring Europe with the J. T. McCaddon's Company.—Walter Brister, our band leader has made quite a hit with the French musicians on account of the manner in which his band handles ragtime. It is something new and the entire colored company, Billy Banks, T. Peterson, James Chapman, L. H. Randolph, John E. Ritter, John Tobias, George Sebaian, Morris Ford, W. H. Mayfield, Fraud Morton, T. E. Gross, John H. Bell, Gus Wilson, Walter Washington, Ada Maynard, Florence Jackson, Mary Thomas and Flosse Moore is a treat to the French. The Spellman family, Al. E. and Mayme Holman send regards to friends. We all may be reached at 338 Rue street, Honore in care of J. T. McCaddon's Company, Paris, France. Princess Sontaski, magician is doing well. Mrs. Holman mourns the death of her father, Beverly H. Clark, which occured March 31. The entire company sends regards to friends. Notes from Hawk's Moving Pictures—I closed at Jacksonville Sunday night April 23, and opened to a large and appreciative audience at Lawley, Fla. and Starke, Fla., playing two nights at each place. The house was packed with a mixed audience and they were delighted. "The Train Robbety," "The Damnation of Faust," "The Chicago Fire," and "The Fall of Port Arthur" made them rise in their seats. While they were so royally entertained they sat patiently after the show and bought The Freeman. We were glad to introduce and leave fifteen copies among them. I did regret to leave the many friends at Jacksonville. The parting was quite sad but after a few weeks I will return to the good old town, Regards to all friends of the Exchange Garden theatre and the Little Savoy theatre, I would like to hear from Dave Hubbard and friends of the Little Savoy Social Club at Tampa, Fla. Hello Nellie Murphy, How is Bernice? The ghost walks here nightly. Charles W. Mosey, why don't you write? I opened at Gainesville, Fla., May 1 for a two weeks' engagement. Jacksonville friends wait for my return. LeRoy Bland's Notes from California William R Baker, the pianist has recovered from his recent illness and has resigned the Belvedere Music Hall management, to take charge of the stage at the Oberom, San Francisco. Mr. Baker has the exclusive direction of amusements and will be glad to hear from all eastern acts coming west as he will do his own booking. Estelle and Carlisle, George Baker, William Baker, Madam Le Boyne, James Gray, J. Fry and Le Roy Bland gave the performance at the Swestie Don't Club Easter entertainment. Ross Smith, the man that gets up steam says hello to his friends and says write him 111 Eddy street. The Military Quartet are at the Baldwin Theatre. Reed, McCarver and Little Bamboo are at the Belvedere, also Henwise, Milton and Company. Jack Oliver who has been at the Midway is the father of a baby. The great Le Mar comedian is at San Jose this week. Dave Barton was in town last week and will be at San Jose next week. He sends regards to friends. Regards to Morgan and Arthur Prince, Jack Watkins, Dick Lewis and the two Mahara shows. Napoleon Johnson sends the following from Richard and Pringle's Minstrels:—For the past week William Goode, who is creating such a sensation as a bass soloist has been somewhat indisposed and in two or three instances was unable to make the show but now he is better. At Flint, Mioh. April 26, our genial manager, Mr. Rusco who is home on a vacation came over on the street-cars, accompanied by his wife, for a visit and was glad to find everything running smoothly during his absence. William Isreal, tuba and double bass play- PONEY MOORE. M. B. The well-known club man of Turf H The well-known club man of Chicago and proprietor of the Turf Hotel. er closed at Lansing. The boys are to be complimented this season for their deportment. Everybody says we are the most gentlemanly set they have seen in organizations of this kind. Robert Williams, of the team of Williams & Remaker sends regards to Jim Harris and all friends. The Toney Acrobat Trilo are still making good in the olio. They can be found every afternoon practicing new tricks. A. G. Jones says hello Inman and Davis, Will Goff Kennedy and Prof. W. H. Dorsey. I met Sam Foster during our engagement at Chicago. Clarence Johnson hoop controller is still closing the olio creditably with his novelty act. The biggest song hit of the season is "Never" as sung nightly by our clever star and stage manager, Clarence Powell. We are having ideal weather for the business. We spend our leisure playing ball and fishing. Frank Kirk, the lone fisherman has the record with Lee Denton, Billy Young and Harry Conway as close seconds. Regards to Williams and Stevens, Jones and Raymond, J. W. Mobley and friends. THE SUCCESS OF A YOUNG MAN From a Humble Beginning Rice's Cafe Has Grown to be one of the Leading Restaurants of the Middle West. Mr. L. J. Rice was born in Blackville, S. C. He left home when a boy and began his career aa a waiter. He gradually worked his way up through disadvantages and finally succeeded in being promoted to headwaiter. In show the appreciation that promoters of the fraternity had for his usefulness, he served as headwaiter in the following hotels: Hotel Gibbs, Buffalo, N. Y., the Grand, Lake Chautaqua, N. Y., Great Southern, Columbus, O. Atlas, Beckel, and Algonquin houses at Dayton. Mr. Rice's stay in Dayton amounts to twelve years, and he has an influence which every business man is compelled to have in order to succeed. Four years ago a thought struck him that since he could work for someone else, this work could be done for himself. So, from small beginnings and under adverse circumstances he started a little business of his own with no one in his employ. He gradually built up a trade and now controls the largest colored a la carte trade in Dayton. His place is on one of the principal streets and he has in his employ five courteous people. In connection to his cafe, Mr. Rice has an --- L. J. RICE. ice cream parlor and soda fountain, which is well patronized by the young people. Notes from Lloyd Cooper of the Famous Kersands Minstrels—We have closed a very successful season at Chicago. Most all the company departed at once for their respective homes. The Houseley Brothers for Philadelphia, Pa. Johnnie Haywood, Raleigh, N. C.; Haywood Wooten, Atlanta, Ga.; Oscar Carner, Sparta, Wis.; Robert D. Smith, Chatanooga, Tenn.; Robert Conners, known as "Rastus" joined Brady's big company, "All Around Chicago." Charles Wright and F. O. Mills have joined the same company. PicoLCoole Jones has returned to his old job at the Pekin Theatre at Chicago; Marsh Craig; 2232 Dearborn street, Chicago; "Kid" Langford, E. J. Burton, Blaine S, Gaten, Jakie Smith, Alonzo Moore, Bennie Covington, and Campbell Brothers are in Chicago; J. A. Watts and John E. Sherman; Chicago; James Lacey, 2700 State street, Chicago. Our close was made early with the anticipation of an earlier opening next season. The show promises to eclipse any of our preceding efforts although we have passed two extremely successful seasons with an unattained reputation amid all the tenacious oppression, frivolity, enmity and criticism that awaited us. The managerial staff, as well as the other members is far above reproach. With such an organization throughout nothing but ultimate success can be looked for. At our closing at Chicago the Campbell Brothers gave a grand banquet in honor of the company. Mr. and Mrs. Kersands are well and send regards to all friends. To the Mallorys write, is the constant desire of your old friend, Billy Kersands, Lloyd Cooper is at M. Vernon, Ind. Brownsville, Tenn. Brownsville, Tenn., Special.—The Freeman visits our city each Saturday.—Rev. Sanderlin, of White's Station, who was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Colonel Bachelar a few days this week has returned home.—Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Slaughter, of Charleston, S. C., are in the city, giving a series of concerts. Mrs. Katie Evans has resigned teaching in the Dunbar High school.—Mrs. Joes phine Grigley, who has been on the sick list is up again and is ready to resume her music teaching.—Sister Monnie Bond is on the sick list—Sister Winnie Hays departed this life on the 27th.—Miss Minnie Smith's school at New Hope has closed.—The Irvin, Whitelaw and Smith's two story brick-grocery building which was destroyed by fire last January is now under construction. This building when completed will be the finest in this section. The second floor will be the K. of P.'s hall.—Kirk and Harmon's tonicoral parlor, in East Main street, is modern in every respect.—The Aid and Relief concert was a great success. They have finished paying for their cemetery.—The rally at the C. M. E. church last Sunday was the greatest in the history of the church. The amount raised was $844 35. Prof. Gloster, of the First Baptist church, and Dr. Brown, of Jackson, were the pulpit orators of the day. The choir, under the directions of Prof. Currie and Prof. Lynk rendered sweet music. The pastor, Rev. Kirk wishes to thank the churches and A No.1 Colored Musicians that double band and orchestra. Permanent position to right people. I want musicians, not boozers. Address BOR DONALDSON 1417 5th Ave. friends for their liberal contribution. The indebtedness on the new brick church has been raised Morgantown, W. Va. Morgantown. W. Va., Special.—Mrs. Hannah Hamilton, who has been visiting friends at Belton, W. Va., returned home Friday—Benjamin Keysar, who has been working in Uniontown for the past year, has returned to the city.—Rev. Carter has succeeded Rev. Nash as pastor of the Baptist church.—Mrs. Keysar is visiting friends in Parkersburg.—Charles Johnson, captain of the Atheletic base ball team has arranged a series of games with the Uniontown's.—Rev. H. T. G. Jennings will preach at Fairmont alternate Sundays.—The six months old son of Mr and Mrs. Burgess Hanshaw, died Friday morning and was buried Saturday. The service was conducted at the residence by Rev. J. W. Brown. Interment was at the Oak Grove cemetery.—Mrs. Solomon Hellum and James Jackson, of Uniontown, spent a few hours in town visiting friends Friday—Mrs. Harriet Parker gave a birthday party in honor of her daughter, Celia, last Monday evening. There was a large number present and she was the recipient of a number of useful presents. Portland, Ore. Portland. Oregon. Special.—Portland's Easter Sunday with the thermometer at 84 degrees was somewhat uncomfortable. Our churches had special song services. Bethel church had as solitors Dr. T. A. Merriman, Mrs. John Pitts and Robert Perry. Zion A. M. e. Church's soloists were Mrs. Jose ph Willmore, George E. Jackson, Miss Ethel Gray, Mrs. Kate Gray and W. H. Carter. —The Portland hotel on last Monday put in white help in every department. —Jefferson Mendenhall has accepted a position as office messenger and private car porter for General Manager Worthington of the Southern Pacific railroad. —The Southern Pacific has discontinued its buffer service on trains No. 11 and 12. Portland regrets the same numbers of well known porters will be missed. —Clarence Thompson, J. Philip Durden, William Benjamin and Charles Jackson are enjoying their vacations. —Mrs. Anna Newsome, one of Portland's pioneers, passed away April 16th. Deceased remembered several in her will. —Mrs. M. Freeman departed this life the past week after an operation at the Good Samaritan hospital. —Mrs. Carrie Frazier has been quite sick. —The C. C. W. and Porters club's Easter ball had the proper title "grand." —Edward Watson is rapidly recovering from his accident. —Mrs. Mary Jackson entertained at an enjoyable luncheon last Sunday Mesmes Pitts and Williamson—Robt Graves has been on the sick list. Ft. Worth, Texas. Ft. Worth, Texas, Special.—The business interests here, so far as the Negro is concerned, are in competent hands. Deacon Hines is improving his real estate. Senator Pyles, talking legislation. "Sid" Graham, getting younger. Burns & Dorchester, "coining the coins." Nathan Johnson, all smiles. S. S. Shepard, "sowing the goods," James Thomas, welcomed the Freeman man. L. R. Gillispie, much improved and his mules pulling. "Bud" HJmes, his manager, is in the right place and welcomes the Freeman and all traders. Mrs. Peace improving her property. Mrs. L. E. Jackson and five assistants, busy making Mrs. J. S. Trezenant, building dresses. Prof. Wm. Coleman, at his duty. Patterson & McGuire, building; to be open soon. Mart Davis, looking forward. Drs. Townsend, Hughes, Murcherson and Mosley, looking after the ils of the city. Hon. Wm. King, showed the Freeman man around. Charles Wright is now at the helm and will see that you get the Freeman every week. The cooks had a large crowd at their annual ball last week. Other business houses will receive mention in these columns soon. See Wright, the agent, 1460 Rusk street, where local news and advertisement will receive prompt attention. Mobile, Ala. Mobile, Ala., Special.—The Blenville base ball team defeated the Cooper's last week; score 20.—Mr. Hamilton left for New York last week.—James Adams is spending this week in Philadelphia.—Elder Newsom is doing great work and is still carrying on his revival.—A lawn party will be given by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Colton Wednesday night. 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The Western Vaudeville Association takes the the Brothers Brown act in charge after June 1, booking them for two years all over their circuit twice and all eastern connections. The act in the future will be known as Brown & Brown, Singer and Cartoonist. Notes from Payton and Harris.—We are now touring Wisconsin on the Bjun Amusement circuit; booked solid for nine weeks. The road is clear for us as we are the only colored act on this circuit. We saw Mahara's Minstrels at Ashland and the show was fine. Skinner Harris and Roy Trusty, principal comedians know what to do to please the Ofays. We send regards to the entire company and hope to meet them again and return compliments- Notes from Little Savoy Theatre — This merry Temple of Mormus is still being packed to the doors and the public is given a performance that is in keeping with the times. The company has been somewhat strengthened by Miss Sadie Price, one of the most versatile artists in the business; "none better," and Miss Anita Borden who is making a name and bids fair to become a top-notcher. Our old favorites are like old wine and continue to please. We now have one of the strongest combinations for the number of people that can be brought together. Williams and DaVine are in their eighth month and continue to keep them screaming. Billy Reeves, Carrie Hall, Madam Gertrude Brown, Mattle Floyd, Billy Bradley, Mabel Stevens and Philip Giles respectively are doing nicely. Will Goff Kennedy, our affable stage manager is much pleased for all work in harmony and union. W. H. Dorssey, manager and musical director is demonstrating his fitness and ability as an up-to-date manager and thorough musician. The entire company send regards to friends. Would like to hear from Bob Russell at once. Notes from California.—It was in truth an ideal Easter here, where birds were singing and flowers blooming, everything seemed to say, "Christ is Risen." The business men are doing nicely; Clarence Estelle's Assembly club has three very entertaining gentlemen and Mr. Estelle himself always makes you feel at home. Lew Percell has a good pianist and a fine comedian J. Frey who is going east sometime soon. Sam King has a fine place, the easterners favorite. Fred Vaughn will sing and play you all the latest eastern successes. When on the coast pay these places a visit. Will Baker, the versatile pianist is up and around again and his friends are much pleased. He attends the theatre with his wife and brother. All the performers are doing well and all seem to have the money-MoCarver, Reed and Bamboo are at the broadway. Mat Turner is entertaining at Dunn Bros. on Market street, (how's that knookers?) and getting the money-LeRoy Bland is dressing, eating and sleeping as usual and will open shortly over the consecutive circuit north. He sends regards to both Mahara shows. The military quartet, H. O. Henderson, first bass; J. Arnold Milton, second; W. Huntley Spencer, first tenor; William Johnson, second, were at the Baldwin theatre, April 17. They are great and defy competition. GENERAL STAGE GATHERINGS. BY SYLVESTER RUSSELL. Lovely May is here. April was smiling gayly, and yet next season has thus far offered us no advanced announcements of flowery fed productions of comedy or advents of stars that twinkle and shine in the glittering glare of the footlights. Whatever we will have that is new will no doubt come as a surprise, but we will welcome it whatever it is. We love new thrills of exotement. The days of the old war-worn travel stained ministrel comedians are over, excepting the veteran Billy Ker- sands who is starring, still fresh in the sanguine sunbeams of never fading suc- success, and Sam Lucas in the woodland, the work of the youngsters continues to give promise of a more fruitful and pro-gressive future. Tattooed with signs of general impression that all black Americans, shaded from cream of yellow to pinkish brown are endowed with the richer blessings of superior talents regardless of the coarseness of some of their throats or the size of their feet; we are to make good the precedent focused upon us by the blessed prayers of our forefathers during the tortures of slavery. Laziness will not advance us; all our time and energy must be absorbed in mental and physical practice. When practice sleeps our dutiful debt to the race problem of years to come will fall. Even if we resort to relaxation, long and tedious will be the slumber. --- Actresses will have a chance to show their new pictures at Madison Square Garden next August. Theodore Drury, in the grand opera "Carmen," will give his usual annual mid May society production in New York City. Mr. Drury is deserving of a large patronage. ... Song publishers will have to get their eyes open after awhile. Men who write words for songs can no longer write such mean rot as the words of "Whistling Coon" and expect respectable publishers to accept it no matter how good the music may be. Composers should not set music to a set of words that are a direct insult or indirect insinuation to the colored race. This style of literature is no longer appreciated. --- Horace Copeland, the invalid minstrel comedian is now slowly recovering from another stroke he had a few months ago. Regardless of my public rebuke, many actors and companies sent him financial aid. This effort was a great credit to the profession and quite a surprise to me. By my own request Mr. Copeland had sent me a report. When his money runs out Mr. Copeland's medical aid ceases and that is the pathetic side of his case. He is again in need of aid. It is now up to the vaudeville performers. Two of the largest companies have not responded either. These two companies and the vaudeville performers are now kindly requested to send one dollar each or more if possible. The cause of charity should be equally balanced and cheerfully responded to by those who have not contributed. Mr. Copeland's address is O. H. E. Hospital, Gallipolis, O. --- The reason why colored singers lose their voices so early is because the most of them have never been properly trained. Another reason is because singers are too obliging to sing for anybody or everybody who flatters them. I want to remind the singers that if they would use their selfishness in favor of their voices instead of other ways they would be much better off in the end. Singing to oblige ayaileth a professional nothing. When your voice is gone people will give you the laugh. When you are asked to sing in colored society people laugh and talk while you yell your lungs out. Don't be a dunno! Charge five dollars. I never have been popular in society myself when called upon to sing, I generally said no. To be a great singer means to be very much envied. You never can tell who wants to belittle you. There are people in supposed respectable circles who will invite you just to hear you sing and for the satisfaction of saying they know you. They will even find out as much of your business as they can including the standard of your character, say nothing of their own inferiority and then be ready to turn you out by a sly excuse that it would be impossible to accommodate you or feed you. 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MARTIN tells your entire life—pass away and future—in a DAD TRANCE. You ever met. In tests she tells your mother's before marriage, the name of your family their ages and description, the name and busiiness of your husband, the name of your next wife, the name of one, the name of the young man who not only loves you, but your future husband, and the day, mora and year of your marriage—how many children you have or will have—how you are married you will be to you and if you will sweetheart will be true to you and if he will sweetheart you have no sweetheart, she will tell you when you will have, and his name businesses and date acquaintance. ALL YOUR FUTURE and manner in a dead trance. Mother's should the success of their husbands and children, young ladies should know everything about sweethearts or intended husbands. Do not sweethearts or intended husbands until you will marry or go into business religious scruples prevent your consulting. Madame is the only one in the world who knows the FULL NAME of your future husband, care and date of marriage, tells you whether the one you owe is true or false. There are some persons who believe that there is no need to consult a medium, but such beliefs are contrary to truth. It is only from the lack of discrimination that such a conclusion can be reached. It is not necessary to placards her or herSELF as a Medium to be as a Medium to be or she claims. And a person of any enquiry may ask the reason why. It is simply that you do not take the trouble to study human nature to understand their thoughts for moment with acquiring their thoughts for moment with acquiring of phrenology and kindred branches that will have a tendency to make the pathway to the road of the business clean and devoid of obstacles. This an undeniable fact that persons will come to us in-full knowledge of what they want, and yet as soon as they confront a Mediator, they utmost endeavor to dispel from it what they so as to hear if it will be rehearsed by them. To get the secret out of a person by a medium, no few cases is, the art used by many managers, but to 'take hold of the hand and gain control' of the body is a matter of impossibility to most of us, yet this can be done, and by 'son insisting' ME this seeming mystery becomes a realization. This subject has received no little attention from men and even college professor. They conclude that although that they are insulted, and must with 'oily tongues perhaps, the gates of heaven have not been closed to the entire profession. is a great deal of study to become a accomplished medium, and by a continuous and satisfying effort, the key to the wall of parental mationation. The course have been prepared by MRS. MARTH. The course will be held at humanity. By letter advice $1.00 from 1 a.m. to 9 p.m. All letters must con- tain stamps for answers. MRS. M. B. M. MARTH Removed CHIKOKAHA, Indian Territory, B. xx. 858 for is a man's chance in the race of life We ask for no more and will be contented with no less—Texas Pythian Journal. SONGS OF HOPE. THE NEW SOUTH Like a field of grain by a cyclone swept, Rising from her ruins over which she wept The New South lifts her head with faith and hope And decides to live in a wider scope. With her fortunes wasted by civil strife She again took up the struggle of life Under double burden; she labors hard. Trusting to her own strength to bring reward, Cheerishing the memories of her past. The masons of Jefferson City, Mo. have erected a beautiful three story building. (Goveenor W. D Jelks of Alabama, last week appointed Hershel V. Cashin, an attorney of Decatur, notary public. Mr. Cashin, Warren Logan, of the Tuskegee Institute, and possibly one other are the only colored notaries in the state. Herbert R. Wright of Des Moines, Ia. has been appointed United States consul at Puerto Plata, Dominica. The probation of the will of Mrs. Mary E. Shaw, wife of J. W. A. Shaw of Boston, at New York City, last month recorded the largest bequest ever made by a colored person to Tuskegee Institute Tuskegee, Ala. The amount is $38,000. C Engene Howard is proprietor of a music store at Chicago. It is the only one owned by a colored man. A colored man has been promoted to the position of head clerk of the board of education, at Washington, D C. The recent death of the secretary led to the promotion of the chief clerk and the next in line was a colored man. In the absence of the secretary, he will act A TREATISE ON ART. It is surprising to learn upon visiting the great institutions of art in our country how little interest is given to this branch of education by our people. Again, it is more surprising when we think of the wonderful talent for art displayed by our little boys and girls during their grammar school day. What accounts for this? With so much talent why can't we have more artists of repute? No one can deny or dispute our talent for art, for it is shown the world over, but the question is: Why is it that more of our people do not show an inclination to that for which they are so much adapted? In the development of this branch of education we stand almost a total blank; you can count them all on the fingers of one hand and have fingers left uncounted. I refer to those who have achieved notoriety as a painter, sculptor or designer and I simply state these facts for your consideration dear readers with hopes that they may further in interest for these branches of art. Now think for a moment. Possibly what accounts more than anything else for the scarcity of colored artists is that so many regard the art of drawing as of no practical importance as a branch of education to none but the professional artist and of none to him except as a matter of pleasure and pastime. They forget to emerge more deeply into the core of art and root out what the artist really has to do. They forget that were it not for the artist who draw and paint the thousands of happy homes whose walls are made beautiful with pictures would be utterly bare and plain as those of a barn. It would take more of an artist than myself to describe a country without art, but we must remember that even the beautiful wallpaper, the beautiful designing on the carpet, the beautiful rugs, the different kinds of cloth made beautiful with printed or woven designs, the wood carvings and then comes the fine art, whose masterly hand records nature in all her beauty, let it be landscape or portrait and thousands of other things which I could mention must come from the hand of the artist. We are in need of artists who draw and paint as much so as we need men of other professions. Women can be artists as well as men. We have authors and we need illustrators. We have newspapers and a few magazines, for which we need artists but, for the lack of them, their pages are usually bare and cold except for a few photo reproductions and the advertising matter, the latter being designed by our white brother. The art of drawing is an essential part of a general education nearly as much so as the art of writing, and it has been said that anyone who could learn to write could learn to draw, and that as writing is not taught to those only who are destined to become authors but as forming an essential part of education so is drawing equally important to others besides professional artists. To write, to draw form or figure that shall be recognized as the representation of a letter or word is one thing and to be able to design, draw or write such forms upon principles of grace and accuracy, to understand the art of writing is another. Thus it is with drawing. in that capacity, The salary will be $1,400 a year. CHILDHOOD DAYS. Oh! gentle spring of childhood days, As he sat thinking of the past. What comfort it would be always If they would ever last. Do you remember years ago, When you and I were boys? We used to tramp thro' rain and snow And share each others jys. But to day we have both grown old, Yet our hearts seem inclined, And still with pleasures yet untold; They continued to talk o'er the time. Oh! gentle spring of their childhood, Let us feel your touch once more. We offer our wealth, if you would, Be to us, as in days of yr. E. P. Bocz, Colorado Springs, Colo has issued a call to the business men and women of that state to assemble May 30-31 at Denver to organize a state business league. Dr. Grant G. Brown of Atchison, Kans. has been appointed county physician. He is a young man and a competent practitioner. Dr. Brown was candidate for coroner of that city last year another mode of expressing ourselves, not less useful or necessary than that by writing. To draw a man that should not be mistaken for tree is one step, but to draw a man with all his just proportions and developments, movements and expressions is an art to be acquired. It is not only as a beautiful accomplishment or a source of amusement for leisure hours that this art should be cultivated. It has its practical usage in every occupation of life. It practices the eye to observe and the hand to record the ever varying beauty with which nature abounds and it spreads a charm around every object of this beautiful creation which is unfelt and unknown to those who have failed or neglected its cultivation. Mr. Tanner, whose reputation is wellspread throughout this country and who I am told is in France, is one who has won distinction as an artist. W. H. Harper, whose works of art on January last won for him repute and a position, and whose works are now on exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago, of which I am at present a student, is another whom it can be safely said is en route to greatness. I shall ask some one who is better informed than myself to please name a few more of this class of artists among us as I am very anxious to learn of them. JOHN EMBRY, Chicago, Ill. OPINION OF THE PRESS SAWING WOOD. Cartoonist Haywood, Indianapolis Freeman, has a very suggestive cartoon in last week's paper. Though the expression on the Negro's faces bear crism, the thought of him—meaning the race—developing the mental and manual training and business ideas while the more favored brecner are off at the side discussing the Negro question, is very good. The favored race has found another topic for recent discussion, "tainted money," or "Why all rich men are devils." That is all right. Let the discussion go merrily on. In the meantime let us put more energy into education, accumulation of property, erection and care of churches, maintenance of stores, manufacturing establishments and the development of all other signs of real progress. Let us continue to take a keener and more comprehensive view of each other; let us evince more confidence in each other; let us increase our understanding of the importance of unity, fellowship, brotherhood and co operation. Let us be "each for all and all for each" Some may call these "fine poetic sentiments but impractical in this commercial age" Upon these principles and these alone can we build up a heritage of glory and honor; any ideals short of these are base and selfish, they deserve to fall in their purpose and will do so of their own volition.—The Cleveland Journal. Self-improvement is the only road to success. The young man who spends his evenings in club rooms and places of amusement has scant hope for ad- vancement. The young lady who spends her time in gossip and on the streets is marking time and losing ground. Occasionally every individual should, "take stock" and see wherein there is a loss of time, waste of energy and a lack of economy. Calmly, thoughtfully, and determinedly the sensible course should be planned.—The Standard, Lexington, Ky. What the colored man is clamoring for is a man's chance in the race of life We ask for no more and will be contented with no less,—Texas Pythian Journal. SONGS OF HOPE. THE NEW SOUTH Like a field of grain by a cyclone swept, Rising from her ruins over which she wept The New South lifts her head with faith and hope And decides to live in a wider scope. With her fortunes wasted by civil strife She again took up the struggle of life Under double burden; she labors hard. Trusting to her own strength to bring reward, Cherishing the memories of her past And looking for a ward to the future, vast Both races will go forward hand in hand Till peace and plenty shall fill the Southland. Southland. Welded together by a common tie They will stand united to live or die, Allowing the past to bury its dead; With main and might they are forging ahead! SONG TO THE OLD YEAR. Good-bye old year, thy tume has come When you must go and be at home, Into the dark and dresy past Where all that is must go at last. Time, with its right hand, locks the door And shuts the in forever more; With its left hand throws hews away, Snall be unlocked at judgment day. Try bosom is full of good deeds Of Christians for the people's needs, It has also some deeds so dark. The emblem of the devil's mark. Let each, with passing years that fly, Say in his heart that he will try To live a life of deeds of love, And live at last with G. d abve! Pern, Inl. B F HARVEY MACON. Macon, Ga Special—C. H. Douglass has leased the Ocmulgee park and held the opening Easter. The Acme brass band gave a fine concert. There was a show four evenings the following week and a dance on Friday evening. Mr. Douglass is among our first business men. The Acme base ball team defeated Atlanta Monday of last week by a score of 6 to 0. The Acme band is now engaged at the skating rink for the season. A. L. Glasco, a tenor singer of note will leave for Ft Wayne, I. d. May 10. The Rabbit Foot Company was here April 11 with a good show. The Freeman can be found each week at John Cameron's barber shop, Minden, Louisiana. Twice the life of any other fence. Double galvanized steel wire; weather- and ro-proof. Never loses its rigidity. Thin, clever designs for parks, lawns, cemeteries, 16 Catalogue free, shows variety of styles, 10 cts to 50 cts a foot. DWIGGINS WIRE FENCE CO. 62 Dwiggins Ave., Anderson, Indiana NEW FIT CURE At Last a Cure is Found for This Terrible Malady. YOU MAY TEST IT FREE. ardies in this town, for all of our friends and neighbors who care the cure miraculous. If you suffer from sit or nervy pain, you can help. We have a great remedy at once. It's cures are most wonderful, and we have a special care for those who have suffered for years are cured by this free trial treatment alone. Why not make a trial of it in your own case. CH. D. CHAS. W. 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THERE 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-twelth of the amount to be paid on deposit each month with THE INDIANA TRUST CO. where it will earn 3 per cent interest and aid materially in meeting the obligation. Try it; start an account to-day. Inspect our unredeemed pledges, where everything in Jewelry can be found, We can save you money. Money Advanced on Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry or any Article of Value ERTEL'S LOAN OFFICE 209 Massachusetts Ave Private Entrance: 108 East Ohio Street. Indianapolis, Ind THIS BRUSH RUSH FREE! THE ELECTRO-MAGNETIC HAIR BRUSH IN ORDER TO INTRODUCE THIS BRUSH Treatment, we will, for a short while, give a sorted order of only $1.00 worth of goods. 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We also loan on W ATOHES ae ees 4 snd DIAMONDS All Uuslnew atrioly privat cour eCrcre ous treatment to all, 18 cost nothing to investigate, CENTRAL LOAN CO; Second Floor, Room 208 State Life Building, OldPhoue Miata 8182 (Formerly Stovenscn Bldg.) Front Room. (15 E Washington Street ) New Phons..., 4270 Choice SUITS Twenty-five Dollars The color range includes black, green, gray, tan and blue; the ma- terials panama, broadcloth and volle. In style you'll find blouses, Etons and a few long coats, with late de- sign skirts. All coats are taffeta silk lined, some of the skirts are pro- vided with silk drop skirts, If there wasn't a superabundance of medium sizes among finer tailor-made cos- tumes this opportunity would not have occurred, as it Is it's only for aday. Sults regularly $29.50 to $45.00 will be sold Saturday Meese. 29-00 ee L. &. Ayres & Co. rie Oe Visizibutors of Dry Goods OITY ANE SOOIETY BRIEFS, en Rn eee Mr. Charles Sneed left for Louisville ‘Monday, The Bachelors danced Friday even- ing of last week. All sootety uses Woodbine Perfame Blodau’s drug store. Fred Anderson fs in Ypsilanti, Mich., visiting his parents. ‘Miss Eva Morgan, of Dayton, O. was in the olty last week. MoDonald Banks {s ill at his home, 418 Muskingum street. James Avery {s dangerously ill at his home in Toxedo Park, Miss Edith Stmms left for her home at Edinburg, Saturday. Miss Bessie Coleman will leave Mon day for Milwaukee, Wis. Otto Gibbs, of Lebanon, was in the city a few days this week. Herman Gordan continues ill at hie home in Indiana avenue. Samuel Gant and Marion Reese left Taesday evening for St. Lonis, ‘Mr. Hayes, of Richmond, Ind., spent 8 few daysia the city this week. Little Eulah Henderson remains quite ill at her home in Vermont street. Mr. and Mrs, Starker were the gueste of Mr. and Mrs. Billips, last Sunday. The second annual opening of the Ladies Exchange was quite a success, James Hill of Edinburg was the guest of his sister, Mies Alice Hill, Sunday. James Watterson of Edinburg was in the olty Sunday en route to Shelby- ville. Lonts Trevan was seriously tnjared last Wednesday evening at Block's store, Mrs, Mayme Baldwin, of Cleveland, ©., 1s visiting Mrs. Easter in Indians avenue, James G. Waldon and Mies Presotlla Dudley were quietly married Tuesday evening. W, H. Fielding, accompanied by a party of friends will spend Sunday at Cinctnnatl. Miss Eva Johnson, Samuel Richie and E Jackson of Orawfordsville were in the olty, Sunday, ‘Mrs. Roscoe MoCoy and Mrs. Hayden, of Greencastle, ind., were in the olty ‘Monday on basiness. Mrs, Mamie Adams Paul is home again after a pleasant visit in Cincin- nati with her husband. Rev. J. W. Wood lectured on “The Lite of Christ,” Tueuday evening at Mt. Carmel Baptist church, The Violet Clad will dance at Odd Fellows Hall, May 17, All are invitud: Admission only 25 cents. Miss Julia 8, Frankliv, of Louisville, Ky, came last Saturday to visit her aunt, Mrs. Alonzo Smith. Mises Mand Dobbs and Mamie Bell, of Rossville, ind., were guests of the Parker House last Sunday. ‘Miss Eleanor Van Cleave will leave today for Paris, Ill., where ehe will en: gage in the millinery business. There will be arag social at the First Baptlet churoh, West Indianapolis thi evening for the benefit of the church, Mrs Raymond Blandford was oailec to Shelbyville on account of the seriou: Mines aud death of her friend, Mise Mamie Brooks. ‘Miss Lelia Gaines, of Portsmouth N. HL is the guest of her relatives, Mrs. Emma Duerson and Mrs. Lena Shields ‘at the Planet Hotel. ‘Mrs. T. W. Hughes left Monday for her home st Anderson She has been the gnest of Mrs William Wilson in West Eleventh street. ‘The Children’s band will meet next Sunday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Fires in Sheri ian street. Mre. Thomas Handlay, superintendent. The reoital given by the pupils of Mrs. Kate Bazel was quite creditable. ‘The excellent rendition of the program showed careful training, ‘Mrs, Mattle A. Stesle and Mrs, S. M. Simmons will attend the Lexington Conference Woman’s Home Missionary Soolety meeting in Cinclonatl on the th, Rey. H. W. Simmons, pastor of Simp- son Chapel, will preach Sunday morn: {ng and evening. The monthly miseton- ary meeting at 2:30 p. m. Everybody weloome. Homer Johnson was called home last Week on account of the death of his mother. He left Sunday for Blooming- ton to resume his studies at the State University. Misses Edna Soott and Virginia Smith will give a reception tomorrow afternoon, complimentary to Misses Olay and Taborn, at the home of {Mies Scott, 1010 North Senate avenne At Blackford street church Monday evening, May 8th, the Unknown Tribe will give @ Lille May concert. May 10th ‘Miss Navie Coleman will give o muslesle for the Trive of Ban. Mrs. Carrle Etter gave a very de Ughtfal surprise party in honor of her mother, Mrs. Hattie Coffee, at her home tn Keystone avenue last Monday even- ing. ‘The occasion being her birthday. The recital given by Mrs Bazel at Allen Chapel will be repeated at Black- ford street oburch for the benefit of the Unknown Tribe, May, 8 Mrs. Belle Davis, president. Refreshments free. Come early to get a seat. Services are held every Sunday at 3 lp m. at the Alpha Home. Last Sunday [Rev Ray of Franklin preached and to- morrow Rey. Green will be in charge Pastors and their congregations are in- vited to come out and hold services at any time. Charles A. Parker of The Freeman visited the Alpha Home Tuesday. He reports that all the inmates are very well except Mother Blue who is quite |feeble, She is 126 years old Mrs Nora | Hitchens, the matron, has everything in first-class order. A. mass meeting will be held in the Y M ©. A, rooms, corner North and |California streets. tomorrow at 3:30 p 'm Marens J Gilliam, principal of the Douglass school, will deliver an address to the men. Jobn Evans, of Sumner school, will sing. William H. Ford, president of the “Black Tourist” base ball club was in the olty this week, en ronte to West Baden where his club will play astrong team of that place. Mr Ford's agere- gation played at Pendleton, Ind. April 29 and 30, defeating the Pendletons by ascore of 7 to 3 and 6 to8 George L Kuox lectured Monday night at the Fifth street A. ME. church Marion, Ind, subject, “What's the Matter’ with Sambo?” ’ While in the city he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs, Dillard. Mr. Dillard is @ successfal contractor. He bid on the o-natraction of a boulevard and gave $45 000 bond. Mr. Knox lectured Tnesday night at Hartford City, at the Van Cleve Opera House. He was the guest of George Green. BUSINESS INTERESTS, Soliciting agents wanted for the Buria! League of the Unitee States. Read the advertisement of Ko Mc Wa Hoo Remedy Co. in this fesue, It you want job call at Parker's Employment Agency, 815 Indiana ave. Honsehold goods bought, sold and ex changed. Naumann, 333 Indiana Ave The Burlal League of the Unitec States guarantees you $100 burial by draft attache. See ad. | For RENT—A nicely farnished, large front room with bath and illuminating gas. Inquire at 412 Muskingum st. SEATON THE HATTER—Sells th best Hats, “Danlap’s,” “Stetaon’s,” 2 N. Pennsylvania street. t-te Solloltors wanted to canvass the colts for Burial League of the United States Shelton and Willis, General Agents, ‘Wanted—Cancers to cure. No fe will beckarged Address, The Speclalis in care of The Freeman.’ N. B.—Hope less cases need not apply. No ladies tollet is complete without « Shampoo Drier: It is superior to an} other comb, and as indespensable as hair brueh. Its use will invigorate th hair to grow. See large ad. We desire to inform onr subscriber that the “Shampo Drier” company wh advertises with us, {s a reponstble com pany, and thelr tollet article 1s one 0 true merit, Ladies should investigate ‘The very letest is the beantifal Folde Photo. Have you seen them? Ther {sa special run betng made on them fo a few days at just half the regula Flee See thom at Bennett's, 96 as ashington treet. x fo a & 2 /$ ~ ee 4 On Your Own Hook If you aeeiee to make your seleo- tion for Spring Tailoring on your own hook, that is your privilege, and in our enormons assortment of tailoring gem, you can give your taste full swing However, our best customers de- fer largely to our judgment. We study our man and. with the care- ful investigations previously made, are able to satisfy uniformly, Onur assistance is yours for the asking but your orders will be rig- idly observed, Spring Suits and Top Coats ITailored to Taste $18.00 to $50.00 DEUTSCH TAILORING 60, INCORPORATED TAILORS 41 South Illinois St. Indianapolis, Indiana Dr.Joseph H. Ward OFFIon HOURS: Sto10am, 1to8p.m, tosp.m. OFFICE AND RESIDENCE 485} Indiana Ave., INDIANAPOLIB Pauxraoins: | DO" iieBiack. SE eEEEEEEEEEEEEEEIEEeEeEe Established 1808 ‘New Phone 438 Isrraxarionat The Rogers Labor Agency Rogers & Shute, Proprietors Suocessors to Tittany- Rogers Oldest established, bestsknown @ most reliable Employment Ageney?in te Centra States 82 W. Washington St, Indianapolis, Ind. Upstairs, ee Attorney and Counselor-at-Law Notary Public, managing Kstates, Collections and drawing Legal Papers espectatiy. ‘Business tn all the Courts prom; ainete a ented 10 ey 12% N, Delaware st. New Phone 3158 Se: Spring fishing has now commenced. Don i Forget to stop attheold soluble hot stands Cc. A. DUNCAN PHONES 626 New 51C4—Old 4191 matin, Indiana Av: MRS. WHITTEN Fine Millinery sigyio'eniar Will show also a tiie line of Untetmmed Hats from2seto $118, Everybody weleoines 337 Indiana Avenue. HOUSEHOLD GOODS Bo.ght Sold and Exchanged First-class line at lowest possible price. First-class Repairing. Jul. BEATTY N. E. Cerner Senate and Indiana Avenues erro Parnes, O11 AND VARNISHES, ‘TIN AND GaLvanizeD IRON Work Hardware, Pumps, Pipes, Kite, 522 INDIANA AVENUE, Telphone 1188. INDIANAPOLIE, Inprana, *eceration of Colored Women’s Clubs. The Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs held an interesting session at Marion Ind , April 26 and 27, at Fifth street A. M. E oburoh, < inbs from Indianapolis South Bend, Manele, An derson and Wabash were represented Reports from the various clubs showed marked progress in all work pertaining tothe elevation of women snd girle ‘The seestons were harmonions and bene- fiolal. ‘Three new clubs applied for ad. mission and were enrolled. ‘The next annual meeting will be held at South Bend next April The follow- ing officers were elected: President, Mrs Ella Herrald. Mancle; vice-pres!: dent, Mrs. Mary Thomas, Marion; re- cording secretary, Mrs Anna Thomas, Anderson; corresponding secretary, Mra, Roxle H Bell, Indianapolis; treasarer, Viola Johnson, Wabash; state organiz er, Mrs. Ada Goene, Indianapolts; executive board, Lillian Fox, Marv Jalins Roxie Dixon, Cass Chavis, and Ida Bryant. THE PARKER HOUSE. Is it lunch or luncheon? Luncheon goes if you go to the Parker House Very good lunches also «t the Parker House; ood meals. Everything In season. The traveling public wil! do well to make mental note of the well. known hostelry. Excellent eleeping rooms, bath, eto. J. W. Hollman, pro- prietor, 817-321 W, Michigan street. Phones: new, 4972; old, (red) 651, Sgt Hair cut 150; shave 10c; sea foam 15:; shampoo 253; hatr singed 254; fall set ot whiskers dyed $1; mustashe 350; eyebrows 150; hate curling $1; mustashe 50, Dr. Russell, 311 Indiana ayenne. THE PALACE OUT RATE MEAT MAREKET a Spring Shoes You always SS. fladthe ie. r 4 - gest stock an : the Lowest “prices at Geo. J. Marott, 26-28 E. ESE | (WE DEFY COMPETITION . : at 100 Ib. febger 8 ar Porta Eee Legottamp 2 8 AS lambeiew ew Veal Roast . . See oe ee Sao See Chuck Steak - = re eS Hoontorboinsteax . 8 foo a Shon derOod- ". "oh fn th aoe. ee Sauer’. °. 7 2 BE s Hamburg - = = Ole es Heme, bestin market HS Gallon dae! 7 oS Boberamt- = | SS Lard, Mette Rendored, (ocrownmate” eyo wu Galland be conyinced for yourself. Remem bor the Places Brees eae? 418 W, Washington Street, Tom ©. Comcamavont, Prop Now Phone pra. HAINES’ Reliable Cut Rate MEAT MARKET 238 Indiana Ave, Gees eel fee Dee ce euataniied Sera er J. H. DELURY, Practical HATTER Old hats made new in the latest styles, Trimming to match any color. Panama and Straw Hats ‘bleached and pressed. 13 KENTUCKY AVENUE, INDIANAPOLIS, INp, Cut out this advertisement and bring it with you to our Store when | youbuy and it will entitle you toa pretty present. S@F-NOTICE.—No presents will be given unless this advertise ment is presented at time of purchase. ee ‘The only credit house in the State that carries you over periods cf mis- fortune without humillation 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, 32-34-26-98-40-42 SOUTH ILLINOIS STREET. E. W. STUCKY, DRUGGIST ‘Your prescriptions recsive the moet careful attention. We use the vest Drage aud Pharmacentioals obtainable. 161 N. Illinois St. oa tSesPNES%22 — Indianapolis, Indiana iit a EAT TAGGART’S HOME MADE BREAD The big 5¢ loaf You save over 10 Per Cent. on your bread bill ! ee CUT THIS OUT 228 tite: i928 North alabama streot: where, witize YOU can receive in return a regtlar $100 size bolted Tow Pree TTT (ho MO-W A-HOO BLOOD AND NERY EO wIe ie Miolaiesee iy made for 30 dave to further advertise and introduce this grand relmeayi in a Taublty., A genuine Spring Tonle, unequaled flood Purifier, a positive cure mee Rieke tis, Liver, Stomach and Kidney Trouble. ‘Try It today KO-MO-WA-HOO REMEDY COMPANY, 130 North Alabama Street. Indianapolis, Indiana = FINS CUT-RATE PHARMACY, 550 Ind. Ave. S. E, Cor, West St. Always Reliable, Our Prescription Department. WE USE the purest and freshest drugs only; not in any circumstances allowing poor stock to remain about the store. Our Prescriptions are exactly what the physician orders. We run no chances. Our Customers’ health is important to us. Send your Prescriptions to us and be safe. Always Remember if you get it AT PINK'S, ITS RIGHT, | ' : By Pint, Quart or Gallon Delivered (ua. Pure (ruiia‘ou: Soda Prices Lowest — DRUGS ——Quality Highest MRS L. 0. HAYES, 502-504 Indiana Ave., cor. Micbigan St. —_————S_ | OG@® CUEZES 0 GERD © cme) «6 8 Hose Reel, Garden Hose, Step Ladders, { buckets, pens, washtubs, hammers, swe, tack pallers, dust-pans, plo ture wire, molding hooks, for the house; and rakes, hoes, apsdes, cto, |] for the lawn or zarden—practically everything thet le reodea ve ba we | te general spring clean-up other than & burdensome task, And per Mo baps you'll want a i Gasoline Range. . Better to have a nice. cool kitchen than to work over ® red hot coal fire in summer. The “Reliable” gasoline stoves and ranges that com prise our line are just the kind you may depend on. ‘They are here in j the various styles and alzes. 8 120-124 East Washington St., { Moth Phones 599, TRBLANAPOLIS, 18 Oo SCSS22 6 GREED © Gum 6 e reg. The R. H. Smith Coal Comp’y 1012 Bismark Avenue Coal and Wood. Prompt delivery. Candies, Cigars and Tobaovo Ice Cream in large and small quentities. Phone 5136-3 Ring Indianapolis, Ind JAWESN.SHELTON —LUCASB. WILLIS Old (894 Main—Phonee—New 3058 Shelton & Willis (Licensed Embaimers) FUNERAL DIREOTORS & EMBALMERS Best Service. Lady attendant Fair Prices. 417 Indiana Ave, Openall Nigh —— us ~ | THE NEGRO’S HOPE s of advancement lies in his change 0 fw x color, ‘The stracture of his skin and y) composition of his blood are precis: iv the same as that of the skin o! the G p white man. Ages of the living under b 8 tropical tun have made a chemics! \y change that can be remedied by the SS Use of counter chemicals, Black-No SHEE Mote, the gestest scientific disoovery SPA ( of the age, changes. the blackest ski A pp to the purest white, without pain, iA inGonyenienoe, or danger, Makes 6 white shin whiter. a we (i Priog $2.00 by express prepaid. SD Positively no goods sent 0. 0. 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