The Freeman

THE FREEMAN, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. DEAR SIR:—We take pleasure in enclosing herewith renewal of our contract for advertising in the Indianapolis Freeman for 1905. Yours Truly. The J. B. WILLIAMS CO., Glastonbury, Conn. THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER WM, E, CURTIS ANSWERED ILLOGICAL CONCLUSIONS DO GREAT INJUSTICE THE PROBLEM A MORAL ONE The Caucasian Largely Responsible for the Evils of Which He Complains—Reform Must Begin Within—Reflection on South's Civilization. [In criticizing some of the deductions made by William E. Curtis during his recent southern trip and published in the Chicago Record-Herald, the writer sent a reply which the Record-Herald returned with the statement: "We cannot accept the enclosed manuscript for publication." We herew publish same, believing that it contains points well worth the consideration of our readers."—Ed. HOUSTON, TEXAS, APRIL 3, '05, EDITOR THE RECORD-HERALD. Last Saturday a local paper, the Post, quoted William E. Curtis from your paper at considerable length with cordial endorsement upon the Negro question as he saw it in Alabama and elsewhere in the South. In today's issue of the same paper I had a brief reply which I trust you can find space for, in simple justice to the race. I said: I am greatly surprised to note that you command to intelligent Southern Negroes the constitutional consideration of Mr. William E. Willemse, wholesale assersion of the race and I am assured you will pay you, in your comments, advance the saving, cessions necessary to rational understanding of the situation. Mr. Curtis, as it seems to me, treats the subject much as—nay,—morosecuting attorney intent upon securing the prosecution's burden of disproving the prosecution's theories and allegations of alleged facts upon the race. I fail to find in the whole extent of Mr. Curtis' discribe the faintest suspicion but that every individual Southern Negro has a type of that one whose dictum is "no nigger has to work unless he has to." "This is not only a gross aspersion upon the colored people of the South, but it is at the same time just as grave aspersion upon Southern civilization as a whole, in that it takes for granted the implied fact that we have in both it here that a condition of 20 and 50 per cent of the population of vagrants is either possible or impossible. I am all the more surprised, therefore, to see the Post acknowledge such a huge caricature as 'a picture true to life' since it is no more a correct picture of the Negro in both it than it is a reproduction of one of Muriel Hill's novels, nor true to all the facts any more than it is an accurate treatise on the conic sections. "This kind of thing wrongs both white and black to the same degree, because it licenses all unlitited whites to treat and deal with every Negro as a vagrant, and for more inchoate criminal at least. Hence, but for more like Mr. Curtis there would be no such thing. Negroes in the South, because the races would have many ill grounded reasons for regarding each other with suspicion. "It is all true enough that we have among it whites and vagrants—alas! too many—but when other race has not? If vagrant catches of them were industrious and impartial they would have many whites (if not more) at Negroes, and if Curtis most certainly would have discovered if his sole object had not been to find only evidence to support his indictment of the black man. But idleness and vagrancy are infinitely more unexusable in white men than in black men, because all roads to opportunities are wide open to white men, while only a few of the least inviting are open to black men. "I purposely deny myself the easy task of demonstrating the utter fallacy and mischievousness of Mr. Curtis' method in dealing with the Negro question in the South, only from a sense that I ought not further take your patience and space with argument in support of a truth which must be self-evident to all who know." Besides the foregoing I here add, with your kind permission, the following brief statement of facts for the clearer understanding of the Record-Heard readers. Mr. Curtis, it appears to me, falls into the error of Tillman, Vardaman and many others it looking steadily at some effects without searching deeper for the causes of those effects and in predicating of the whole the short comings of a conspicuous part. As if it were proper to say: "Where you find few or many rotten apples on the surface it is safe to say that the whole lot is so." The Negro problem in the South is not racial, nor political, nor social, nor economical, nor industrial mainly, but moral; and by not recognizing and dealing with it as such constitutes the chief fault with every thing I have heard and read on the subject. Our conception of an object or question will undoubtedly be influenced materially by our attitude and the medium through which we view it. I can best illustrate this idea by a clausion from Mr. Curtis himself. He finds a strapping Negro apparently loitering, who meets his inquiry as to why the loiterer is not engaged in some useful employment with: "No nigger has to work unless he has to, has he?" and jumps at once to the glaringly illogical conclusion that the dictum of this one is the dictum of them all. But the chances are a hundred to one that this Negro was no idle vagrant at all; he may have been only off duty for the time. The simple truth of the matter is—some white man have shocking bad manners when prying into a Negro's affairs. Thus, there may have been something in Mr. Curtis' action and speech which gave the Negro the notion of the white man's pre-tended racial superiority and mastership. In this view the Negro's reply was no more than an attempt to pay the white man in kind. The Negro, probably, thought he had as good right to ask the white man what he was gadding about the country for, instead of being at home hard at work. But I am wandering, I repeat: The so-called Negro problem in the South is not racial, nor political, nor social, nor economical, nor industrial, but moral. He who would direct the course of Southern civilization to a happy eventuality must first strive for a just and impartial standard of morality and conduct, not a double one, this for the white man over against that for the black man. There is a bird of ill repute which they say takes no trouble to nest and rear its own young. Something like this is the crying curse of Southern civilization. It breeds shocking bad manners and brutality in conduct wholly extirpating, as it does, parental instinct and all proper sense of moral obligation. I am not a student of statistics but I feel perfectly safe in venturing the guess that population for population there are more children abandoned every year lik cuckoos by one or both parents in the South than in any other quarter of the globe, and the black man is the chief victim and sufferer from this iniquitous status. Here thrives the taproot of shiftiness and vice among Southern Negroes, but only the white man is giant enough to pluck it up by means of a just and impartial standard of morals loyally lived up to. This is the Negro problem, nay, it is the peril of Southern civilization. HENRY CLAY GRAY. UTICA NORMAL AND INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE. With the election of three new trustees, chief of which was Bishop Charles B. Galloway, bishop of Japan and Corea and North Mississippi) M. E. church, South, the annual report of the principal and the annual address by Emmett J. Scott, private secretary to Booker T. Washington, the work of the Utica-Industrial school (Jackson, Miss.) for Negroes has come to a close for this year. At the trustee meeting, Bishop Charles B. Galloway, Rev. George L. Paine, son of Robert Treet Paine, the Boston millionaire, Prof. Carl Nelsey, of the University of Pennsylvania; and Miss Fidelia Jewette, of San Francisco, Cal., were elected trustees. Bishop Galloway has already accepted the place on the board. The principal's report was given in detail, showing the progress of the institution and the work accomplished during the year. Referring to the industrial education of the Negro he said in part: "If we look carefully about us and read the signs of the times we could hardly fail to see that our salvation in the South depends to a very large extent upon the training of the masses in the ideals of thrift, economy, frugality and patience, and in putting them upon an independent footing by making them intelligent producers as well as consumers. The South has borne with ignorant, unskilled labor with much patience. This, it seems to me to have been due to the supposed cheapness of this unskilled labor, but the South is beginning to see that such labor is, in the long run, the most costly. She is therefore, clearly seen to be growing restless, looking here and there for skilled laborers and intelligent workmen. "The field is still open to the Negro. Notwithstanding his shortcomings the white man prefers him to all others and whenever he can do the work he usually gets the opportunity. I firmly believe that if the Negro in the South can be developed into a skilled workman, can be taught to love and dignify labor from the lowest menial to the highest occupation to which he may attain, his place in American civilization will be fixed. But, if he fails in this I believe his path in American civilization will be a hard one to travel." The report showed that $11,000 had been raised from all sources and $10,999.82 expended for all purposes, leaving only 18s in the treasury. The annual commencement address was delivered by Emmett J. Scott. INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, MAY 13, 1905. AMENDMENT VII. NO PERSON SHALL—BE DEPRIVED OF "LIFE", LIB- ERTY, OR PROPERTY WITHOUT DUE PROCESS OF THE LAW. U.S. CONSTITUTION. US CONSTITU TION. GAYNOLD 1933- The address was well received by an audience of more than a 1,000. He said in part: "The teachings of Armstrong and of Booker Washington and of the countless hundreds who have gone out from these schools have done much to change the old order of things. There is no longer the same hatred of labor, it has taken on a new aspect and I suspect it has been just as true here at this school as it was true at Tuskegee and Hampton that the first students revolted at the idea of having to labor. I need not, I am sure, point out the false tendencies of any such assumption. The Negroes of the country are learning better now. They have given up the nonsense of the pastand are vying-with the white men of this section in getting hold of land, homes and property. We made a tremendous step forward when we decided that it was as honorable to go to the farm and workshop as it was to seek to enter the professional life. South. The paper in question turns the death-dealing blunder, if blunder it was, into an ill-timed, fendish joke by labeling it "Smashing Ogden's Slate." This ill tem-pered jest makes a nasty appearance for our great Southland. We shall all be glad if investigations show that someone has blundered. Charles Stewart, of Associated Press fame, has made the Columbians laugh their loudest in two very fine lectures here. Charlie is a worthy successor of the famous Bain Nye. He may not possess all the qualities of the great humorist but he comes very Nye. The commencement season is upon us and the beautiful girl graduate is in all her glory; as sweet as a ripe strawberry and as green as its leaves. Benedict College will have its commencement next week. Benedict is a Godsend to our people here. In high moral tone and Ann Arbor is drawing large crowds A. M. E. church. A power in the Simmons.—Addison and Allen is the leading insurance men of the state are pushing their company into and paying claims in a way that is patronage.—Dr. Adams, pastor of gregational church, is deeply into his race, and aside from his chap and his lectures at Allen Universi- expression to the highest sentine people upon the great questions. Now, do you know the white South Carolina are trying to get of Europe to come here and take it place? They are even asking the come. That shows them powe earnest. They tell me that men are fools at some periods in their guess the fool season is on with "Almost every avenue of industrial occupation is open to the Negro. This will not always be true, however, unless we beinstir ourselves. Unless we gird ourselves about with the armor of intelligent, thrifty application we shall find ourselves separated from these employments by an alien people who shall come to take our places. This school is doing a great work for our people in Mississippi. Any thing that tends to uplift and elevate the Negro must necessary lift up the masses else its work is in vain and the Utica Institute is doing that particular work. It is located in a district that is intensely rural, where the blacks outnumber the whites eight to one and come in contact with boys and girls that would not see a school house were it not for this school. During the three years that it has been in existence it as amassed $20,000 worth of property, has nineteen teachers and more than 400 students. Mr. Holtzlow is doing a wonderful work and is to be congratulated upon the excellent showing made. DINWIDDIE. THE WANDERER South Carolina Special.—The wrecking of Ogden's special at Greenville a few days ago is followed by a cartoon in a newspaper near the scene of the disaster which shows how some southerners feel toward the great New Yorker and his endeavors to benefit the South. The paper in question turns the death-dealing blunder, if blunder it was, into an ill-timed, fendish joke by labeling it "Smashing Ogden's Slate." This ill tempered jest makes a nasty appearance for our great Southland. We shall all be glad if investigations show that someone has blundered. Charles Stewart, of Associated Press fame, has made the Columbians laugh their loudest in two very fine lectures here. Charlie is a worthy successor of the famous Bill Nye. He may not possess all the qualities of the great humorist but he comes very Nye. The commencement season is upon us and the beautiful girl graduate is in all her glory; as sweet as a ripe strawberry and as green as its leaves. Benedict College will have its commencement next week. Benedict is a Godsend to our people here. In high moral tone, and in ability of its faculty Benedict College yields place to no school of like proportions in the country. Here is Allen University with a faculty all marked for special ability, from President Johnson down a very galaxy of great minds. It makes one dizzy to think of what they know. Columbia has the largest graded school in the state or, may be, in the South. Prof. Frederick, principial, is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin. I am not able to even hint all he knows, but he is possessed of a quiet dignity which carries the sense of conscious power. The Baptist State Convention was on at Union last week, under the direction of its venerable and time honored leader, Dr. Brockington. It extricated itself from the meshes and bids fair to do greater work in the future. Dr. Carroll, the great Baptist divine, who turned the "cats out of the bag" in the Baptist ranks consented, so the story goes, to catch the sportive felines and rebag them, since a committee found that they were not Baptist cats. Dr. Langford's sacred concert on Easter night went Columbia one better. It was a diaper prepared for the goda.-Dr. Dunbar, the tireless, is making things hum at First Calvary. The Doctor is in the insurance business too. Now, insuring the body against distress and the soul against hell is no mean work.-Dr. Simmons, a creature of PRICE FIVE ONTS. SINGLE COPY-BIX MONTHS, 850; ONE YEAR $1.50. Ann Arbor is drawing large crowds to the A. M. E. church. A power in the race, this Simmons.—Addison and Allen are among the leading insurance men of the state. They are pushing their company into new fields and paying claims in a way that wins large patronage. Dr. Adams, pastor of the Congregational church, is deeply interested in his race, and aside from his church work and his lectures at Allen University he gives expression to the highest sentiments of his people upon the great questions of the day. Now, do you know the white people of South Carolina are trying to get the sum of Europe to come here and take the Negro's place? They are even asking the Italian to come. That shows them powerfully in earnest. They tell me that men and races are fools at some periods in their lives. I guess the fool season is on with the South when it kicks the harmless Negro out of its backyard to welcome "dages and Vendetas" in its parlor. Maybe I am a fool to think the Italian will come, and he is certainly a fool if he does. The mills of the gods grind slowly but all comes out right save when the devil plays miller, which sometimes happens. Through God who gives all and strengthens the upright in soul we expect to be true to our state, our section, our country, our God and ourselves and wait for the verdict which an intelligent future will find. ROCKFORD, ILL. The Ladies Industrial club, under the auspices of the A. M. E. church, gave a barbecue dinner and concert at Unity hall Saturday evening and Mrs. Dochie, president of the club, won herself much honor in conducting such a successful affair. The Golden Leaf orchestra gave a ball Friday evening, which proved to be the leading event of the season. Many people from out of town attended.—Mrs. Ella Badford left for Chicago Saturday evening.—Mrs. Chas, Price, who has been very sick, is improving.—Ed. Wilson, of Beloit, is in the city on business.—Fred Lewis, of Belvidere, spent Friday in the city.—Miss Edith Price entertained the Children's Sewing Circle Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 o'clock. THE BLACK MAN'S BURDEN ENVIOUS WHITE MEN THREATEN INDUSTRIOUS NEGROES Indolence and Industry Look Alike to Ignorant and Brutal White Men—The Freeman Receives a Personal Letter Which Verify the Following [The following, taken from the Times-Democrat, is self-explanatory, and goes to show that neither politics nor alleged fear of social equality is the cause for the inexhaustible conduct of the poor whites of the South.]—ED. When the Negro mechanics of Monroe, La., went to their places of employment on the different buildings in course of construction here Thursday, May 4th, they found notices like this posted: "Notice is hereby given to the Negro carpenters, painters and bricklayers of Monroe that they must leave the city or abandon their trades. We mechanics have able to be appointed at once. The first officer will be punished by whip and the second by killing. This is no bluff and you need not allow your employers to persuade you so. We will be after them also. We do not wish to commit crime, but will if necessary to maintain ourselves." "CHIEF OF KUKLUX KLAN." Another notice read: "Every Negro mechanic must leave Monroe or quit his trade or this will be your title. Dead Negro who does not obey." A rude sketch of a coffin enclosed the words: "Dead Negro who does not obey," indicating where those who did not would be put. The effect was that several Negroes quit their jobs and could not be persuaded to return to work, though they were advised to do so, and considerable excitement was occasioned, especially among the boss contractors and dealers in building material Representatives of the local Carpenters' Union promptly denied any connection with the movement and set on foot an investigation, calling a special meeting to probe the matter to the bottom. The general opinion is that the notices were posted by some irresponsible party or parties, but by whomsoever done public sentiment is against it and will not tolerate any effort to put the threats into execution. There is work for all who are willing to work and at good wages, and the better element will not stand for any kukluxism or whitecapism. [The following letter is from a colored mechanic and contractor of Abbieville, La.-ED. EDITOR FREEMAN: I am a bricklayer and contractor of Abbieville, La., I have been notified not to do any more work here or I would get killed if I did not do something else for a living. I write you this for publication in your paper. This is the use of a colored man learning a trade if he can't work in but very few places in the country. I will name you a few places where a Negro can't work at a trade, Abbieville, Lake Charles and Monroe in Louisiana; Dallas, Beaumont, Waco, in fact nowhere in Texas, except Houston and Galveston. I was told that a Negro could not work at a trade anywhere in the North. If that is a fact we had better take Bishop Turner's advice and go to Africa. I am a taxpayer of this place and am not allowed to work in my home town to support my family. You may ask why don't leave here? It is because I cannot sell my home. You have no idea how a Negro is treated in this part of the country. Publish this in your paper. It may do a little good. MOBILE. ALA. 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Telephone 209 Mention this Paper INDIVIDUAL HOTEL DIRECTOR [One address line $2.00 per year; including subscription to The Freeman, in advance.] HOTEL DIRECTORY This column used exclusively for the ad dresses of hotels restaurants lodging and boarding houses and club rooms throughout the city, and included a quote for the traveling public—you business solicited. The Zanzibar ar- elegant rooms, gas and steam heat. Al. Rodgers, proprietor, Will dill, manager 208 Independence avenue, Kansas City Hotel Reformer—First class in all respects 900 N. 6th street, Richmond, Va. A. W. Holmes, manager The Freeman in Chicago. B. Williams 4894 State st S S. Ash. Cornell Ave. & 56th. st. E. H. Faulkner. 3104 State st. * A. F. Tervalon 2826 State st Calvin B. Brazaud, 5506 Jeff Ave. J S. Love 2702 State st Isadore Jacobson 2970 State st. The Freeman in Hot Springs, Ark. Copies of the Freeman can be found every Saturday at Robinson & Glover's barbershop on Malvern avenue. THE WAITER. W. E. Wilkins, formerly of the Hotel Eastman, Hot Springs, Ark., is now headwaiter at the Crescent Hotel, Eureka Springs, Ark. He has a crew of twenty-two. Ed. Thornton of Birmingham, Ala., has gone to Decatur, Ala., where he will serve in the capacity of chef at the Hotel Echols. In our next issue will appear a reprint of a story of a waiter in trouble with a Jew on a dining car as printed recently in the Hotel World from the pen of E T. Montgomery. The waiters of Toledo, O., sent out very unique invitations to society people of that city to their first May ball, which took place on the 8th, and the entertainment was one not often enjoyed anywhere. There is no class of people who know more about entertaining than the waiters, no matter whether public or private, and when they get together as an organization you may expect to hear compliments from every source. The waiters who worked during the Louisiana Purchase Exposition at the Hamilton Hotel, St. Louis, Mo., will be pleased and not a little surprised to learn that the Hamilton was the only hotel proposition in that city which declared one hundred per cent dividend to stockholders. Mr. Williamson buying over the entire stock becomes sole proprietor of the hotel property. The Hamilton was the only hotel in St. Louis of its class employing colored waiters, and all who worked there will agree it was a good money proposition for the waiters. Tips were as good as the most boasted good places anywhere. William Plankinton Dead. Mr. William Plankinton, the genial and philanthropic proprietor of the famous Plankinton Hotel, Milwaukee, Wis., died in that city Saturday, April 29, 1905, of heart trouble. Mr. Plankinton was manager of the John Plankinton estate, and associated with a dozen or more other Milwaukee enterprises. The Plankinton House, of which John J. Miles, the king of colored headwalters, presides, is the only hotel in Milwaukee employing colored waiters. A HOME FOR COLORED WAITERS. The Plankinton is a home for colored waiters, made so by John Plankinton and maintained after his death by Wm. Plankinton. The editor speaks from personal knowledge when he says that there is not another hotel in the world employing colored waiters and provide for them as they are provided for at the Plankinton. Mr. John Plankinton established a night school f r his waiters, employed a teacher, furnished a school room and paid all bills of same. Many hundred waiters have graduated from this school. Mr. Miles, the headwaiter, also received a diploma from the Plankinton night school away back in the '80's. For over twenty-five years this work has gone on. In the waiters' apartments at the Plankinton are two bath tubs with hot and cold water and plenty of clean towels and linen furnished by the janator, whose only duty is to look after the quarters. Each room is lighted with electric light and in fact every convenience is provided for the waiters. A prize of five dollars each month is given to the waiter who makes the best appearance and deportment. During the National campaign last fall the editor was in and around Millwaukee one week, during which time he was the guest of Mr. Miles at the Plankinton and observed the great work done by the Plankintons in the interest of the colored waiters which stands out as a living monument to these great men. In the death of William Plankinton, the colored waiters have sustained a great loss. They have lost their best friends and mourn his untimely death. The editor feels it deeply and extends his sympathy to the bereaved ones. We hope that Mr. Plankintons successor will have higher aims than to undo what the two great Plankintons have done. The President's Reception at San Antonio, Texas. The most extensive preparations and program for entertaining the president and his staff and party were made at San Antonio, Texas, where the olimax was capped with a dinner at the Hotel Menger. Through the courtesy of谋士s. MoLean and Mudge, proprietors of that hotel, the Hotel World was furnished exclusively of the hotel press with an advance copy of the menu used at the dinner of the President April 7th, which is given below. The bill of fare was devised by Longhead, a large white bristol board cover into which was fastened with a tri-colored tassled cord an insert with menu and program. The first page bore a Rockwood copy-righted photo of Col. Roosevelt as colonel of the Rough Rider regiment in the Spanish American war, which was reproduced on the title page of the Hotel World, the plate being embellished with gold embossing and the United States flag in colors crossed with the "Lone Star State" flag of historic memory. The table was set in the annex dining room of the Menger in the form of the letter "E" and grouped about the table were the President and the distinguished members of his party and his entertainers, the Business Men's club of San Antonio. Many of the leading men of Texas were present. The room was radiant with natural flowers and tropical plants. The table floral decorations consisted of illies of the valley, a center piece containing 650 sprays of this delicate flower, and the illies were flanked with vases of pink and white roses, five dozen long stem roses in each vase. The floral and flag decorations, with the music by the Sam Houston Post military band and the hotel orchestra together with the 185 guests made a picture never before seen in Texas. The menu printed in ornate text was as follows: "Canapes aux anchois, celier, olives, tartines de caviare, appolinaris, consomme de globier, Emperor sherry, soft shell crabs a l'Americaine, chateau yquem, cailles en aspi, belle-vue, royal Scharzberg, ris d'agneau aux pointes d'asperges, chateau larose, grouse farct aux truffes, Louis Roederer grand vin sec, salade jardinière, glace diplomate, fraleses, gateaux assortis, fromage rquefort, cafe noir, El Principe de Gales. Dr. Washington Banqued by Co-Workers. The Executive Council of Tuskegee Institute tendered Principal Washington a reception Wednesday evening of last week in the Executive Council Chamber. It was a happy thought, the honoring in this way of the principal after his extended absence and arduous labors in behalf of the school. The large table was most attractive with its snowy linen and glassware and flowers—dogwood blossoms only being used. A very attractive menu card was printed for the occasion and will be treasured as a souvenir. On the first page was the following: "Our Principal," the Executive Council of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, in honor of Principal Booker T. Washington in the Executive Council Chamber, office building, Wednesday evening, April 5, 1905, 6:30 o'clock. On the second page the following: The words "Executive Council" at the top with this extract from "Up From Slavery," "the executive work of the school, whether I am at Tuskegee or not centers in what we call the Executive Council," underneath following with the names and positions of the members of the council: Booker T. Washington, principal; Warren Logan, treasurer; John H. Washington, general superintendent of industries; Robert R. Taylor, director of Mechanical industries; Lloyd G. Wheeler, business agent; George W. Carver, director agricultural department; Julius B. Ramsey, commandant of cadets; Edgar J. Penney, chaplain; Emnett J. Scott secretary to the principal; Roscoe C. Bruce, director academe department, Charles H. Gibson, resident auditor; James N. Calloway, land extension; J. H. Palmer, registrar; P. C. Parks, superintendent of farm; Miss Jane E. Clark, dean woman's department; Mrs. Booker T. Washington, director industries for girls. On the third page "menu" was printed at the top with this extract also from "Up from Slavery:" "I cannot remember a single instance in my childhood * * * when our entire family sat down at the table together and ate a meal in a civilized way." * * * After that the menu proper with suggestive descriptions: Chicken bonillon, Tuskegee style olives, savdines, pickles, fillet of beef Hampton; Dixie pot orcquettes, tips of asparagus with mayonnaise, Macon county lettuce, Armstrong cheese straws, fricassee or chicken"—One of my earliest recollections is of my mother cooking a chicken"—green peas, Kanawha valley; ice cream,"UpfromSlavery; Ruffner cakes"—at that time those ginger cakes seemed to me to be absolutely the most tempting and desirable things that I had ever seen—Malden coffee. On the fourth page was Mr. Dunbar's "Tuskegee Song," the words of which are rather well known to our readers. The occasion was one of real pleasure to all concerned. Mr. Washington was apparently greatly touched by the delicate attention of his helpers, and spoke most earnestly in appreciation of the reception. He also detailed some of his experiences during the month's absence. There is no diminution of interest on the part of the philanthropic North in the work being done at Tuskegee. Dr. J. Milton Waldon, of Jacksonville, Fla., was also present by invitation and appropriately spoke for a few minutes—The Student. Colored Men Mourn His Death. The following resolutions were adopted by the waiters of the Plankinton Hotel, Milwaukee, Wis., at their meeting recently: Whereas, We, the undersigned, representing respectively the colored employees of the Plankinton House, the congregation and Literary Society of St. Mark's A. M E church, the congregation and Literary Society of Calvary Baptist church and the colored citizens of the city of Milwaukee and State of Wisconsin generally, voicing the sentiment of the colored people throughout the country. believing it our solemn and bounded duty, join with a sorrowing community in doing honor to the memory of one who did so much for us. Now, therefore, be it. Resolved, that in the death of William Plankinton we have lost a noble and sincere friend whose place will be hard to fill and whose name shall ever be cherished as that of a benefactor and friend; that we offer the family of the deceased our sincere condolence and heartfelt sympathy in theirs dead bereavement; and that in order that they and the world may know our love and apreciation for him be it further Resolved that a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the family and a copy given to the press. The resolutions are signed by John J. Miles, the Rev. Henry W. $Jameson, the Rev D. P. Robinson, Banks Wright, C M. White and W. T. Green PORTLAND, OREGON The directors of the Lewis and Clarke Exposition don't vary in saying that everything will be in readiness for the opening June 1, 1905, yet to an onlooker at present it seems as if an Aladdin is needed.—Mrs. Annie Newsom's kindness to our respected citizen, Mr. Edward Watson, in her will for the sum of five hundred dollars was gratitude for his business dealings in her life.—Mr. Julius Jones, who has been in the tailoring business in the city for some time, is now making preparations at the same location to establish an antitemperance emporium.—Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hunn ieft with Arnold's circus this week. They have been sojourning in Portland several weeks, doing a vaudeville stunt at one of the local theaters. The Portland base ball team has struck its proper stride, the ftoboggan. J. H. Smith of Oakland was in the city this week. JACKSON, MISS Charles Banks, of the Bank of Mound Bayou, Mound Bayou, Miss., has called a meeting of the State Business Men's League, to be held at Greenville, Miss., June 14th and 15th. Some of the most prominent Negroes in the state will participate on the program, and the meeting will be a representative one in every respect. T. Thomas Fortune and Hon. J. E. Bush have been invited to address the organization. PHYSICAL CULTURE FESTIVAL. 3,000 German Athletics to Hold Turn- fest at Indianapolis 3,000 German Athletics to Hold Turn- test at Indianapolis. The North American Gymnastic Uni- lon, the largest physical culture organiza- tion in the world, will hold its national festival at the Indiana State Fair grounds, Indianapolis, June 21st to 25th. Teames and whole societies, some including 400 people, will participate and there will be events which will show the entire 3,000 in beautiful formations. Every State in the Union will send contests, and there will be teams from England, Germany, Holland and Italy. There will be a day pageant, including many expensive floats and a torchlight procession will also take place. The citizens of Indianapolis will spend $5,000 in entertaining visitors. One fare plus 25 cents for round trip on railroads, tickets good going June 20th-23rd and returning until 27th. This will be the great out-door event of the year. Tickets will be sold via Pennsylvania via lines. June 20th to 23rd, inclusive. For particiulars apply to local ticket agents of Pennsylvania via lines. FARES WEST & SOUTH REDUCED. Chance for Inexpensive Vacation Tour or Business Trip. Fares to the West, Northwest, South and Southwest have been reduced via Pennsylvania lines for the special HomeSeekers', Colonists' and Settlers' excursions. This reduction will enable intending travelers to the West to purchase from ticket agents of the Pennsylvania lines on May 16th round trip excursion tickets to points in Calorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wyoming, Texas, Indian Territory, Oklahoma, and the South at the lowest fares, with return limit of twenty-one days. Every day until May 15th one way second alas Colonist excursion tickets will be sold via Pennsylvania lines to California, Ore-Washington, North Pacific Coast, Montana, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and intermediate territory, with stop over privileges. One way settlers tickets to points in the South will a so be sold May 16th and on certain dates during the summer. For information about routes, fares, time of trains and thorough car conveniences consult nearest ticket agent of the Pennsylvania lines. Low Fares to the South. Excursions to Atlanta, Ga., via Pennsylvania lines account National Association of Manufacturers meeting. Excursion tickets on sale May 14th and 15th Stop over at Chat annooga permitting visit to famous battlefields Side trips at special excursion fares from Atlanta to all points in the South, East of the Mississippi to Cuba. Ask ticket agents of Pennsylvania lines for further information, including extension of return limit. The Freeman can be found every week in Yazoo City, Mo., at Parker's Aristocracy Barber Shop—a peer of all colored shops. Headquarters for all professional men. Subscribe for The Freeman now. The Joy of Health for All Women. Zoa Phora Never Fails to Cure All Woman's Ills—Trial Bottle Your cure is a certainty, no matter how serious your trouble, if you use Zoa Phora. It has cured it, does cure and it will cure any and all serious problems of male sex. All misplacements and irregularities, suppressed or painful periods, flooding, piles, klinney, bladder and liver troubles are cured by Zoa Phora so they will never trouble you. 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Entered at the postoffice at Indianapolis Indiana, as second class matter. All matter should be addressed to THE FREEMAN, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. GEORGE L. KNOX, Publisher. SATURDAY, MAY 13, 1905. THE LABOR UNION. Our editorial in last week's issue entitled "The Chicago Strike," brought forth a prompt reply from the president of the International Laborers' Union, whose headquarters is at Dayton, Ohio. The point of Mr. Critchlow's letter is not so much a criticism on what The Freeman had to say as it was to call attention to our apparent lack of information on the efforts being put forth to organize all laborers "without regard to color, creed, sex or nationality." The leaders of organized labor have long ago seen that so long as any large body of worke's remains unorganized it would prove a serious weakness in all contests between employers and employees. For this reason there are earnest efforts being made to unionize all laborers. The leaders are always ahead of the masses and are more liberal and honest than the people who follow. For this reason the white workman needs to be developed to the point where he will respect the rights of the colored workers who are already unionized. The case of Mr. Rhodes, a union brick-layer of this city, is still fresh in the minds of the people. Regardless of his good standing in a branch of this union, which was itself in good standing, his fellow-workers on the federal building here declared to the contractors that they would strike unless Mr. Rhodes was discharged. It is needless to say how the matter was settled. Our sympathy is always with the worker when lawfully insisting on reasonable demands or when lawfully resisting unjust encroachments, but there is other necessary work to be done besides unionizing, the workers. In dealing with the colored workers union labor has run the gamut of insincerity by opposing them on the ground that they were non-union and at the same time denying them membership in labor unions. If, perchance, they became members of unions they were then opposed because they were colored men, which was really the original cause. Against such hypocrisy organized labor must forever turn its back if it is to deserve the success it seeks to attain. We believe that organized labor is the bulwork that has kept the employer from reducing the condition of the laborer far below what it now is, and that it is to be the means through which the worker will one day get a larger share in that which they produce, but when that time comes let us hope that un on laborers will be willing to accord the same rights to others that they ask for themselves. Paul Jones, not the naval hero, but another one, came to this city on May 4. He was reared in the county near Greenville, Miss. He hired out to work in Arkansas. One day he went "to town" wearing his working garb, in the pocket of which there was ten cents. He was taken at once under a charge of vagrancy and with little ceremony sentenced to four months on the "work-farm," on which he was forced to take constant recreation in chopping cord wood and splitting rails. He proved an interesting study for the short time we were in his presence. The barber made no charge for cutting his hair, but he would not have it so. They finanally compromised on ten cents, paid from a little purse which he took from his sock. He was seventeen years old, of quick movement and took notice of every act and motion about him, and seemed the very product of the bad conditions to be found in some parts of the Sunny South. He said that if he did not find work after asking every man in the city for a job, he would leave. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Some one said they wanted shovelers down the street where they were making the big sewer. At this news he hiked off in that direction as though he was walking for a prize. Our guess is that that boy will have five hundred dollars before any of these little avenue sports get hold of five dollars. Florida seems to have shown more good sense in the matter of race contact than is usually found in the Southern States. The people of this State have not been given to shrieks and spasms on this question. We have for a long time looked toward Florida as the one State that was destined to find that happy medium through which the two races might find a permanent peace that would be satisfactory to all concerned. But a bill is now pending in the legislature of that State that is intended to "jim crow" the street car system of Pensacola. The colored people of that city have entered a strong but temperate protest. It remains to be seen whether that State, which bears so beautiful a name, shall continue to exhibit its saneness or whether it will take a step backward. We believe it is generally admitted that an employer has the legal and moral right to hire whom he can, and that every sane man is to be the sole judge as to whether he will, or will not, accept employment at the price offered. If this be true, then it should follow in the absence of a stipulated agreement to the contrary, that the one party may cease to employ or the other to be so employed independently of the wishes of the other. This seems to be so fundamentally correct as to leave no room for difference of opinion, but modern strike methods deny this very thing. Upon what right, or what assumption of right, does a body of men attempt to prevent a legitimate concern from carrying on its business or other laborers from entering its employment? The Christian Register says: "We do not doubt that it would be a calamity if the white and black races in the South were to be obliterated and their places taken by a coffee-colored population which had lost all the higher traditions both of the native in Africa and the white race in America." Have the Angles and the Saxons lost all of their higher traditions? Why is it necessary that the higher traditions of either or both be lost in the improbable event that there be a "coffee-colored population" at some distant day? There are people who go a long way to find something to get frightened at. We are at a loss to understand how any one living to-day can feel any concern about what may be the color of people five hundred years from now. Mrs. John A. Logan's letter in the New York American of Sunday last closes with the following, which, coming from so high a source, is certainly a compliment both to Mrs. Terrill and the race: One of the ablest addresses of the sessions of the council was that of Mrs. Mary Church Terrill on "Citizenship from a Woman's Point of View." in which she discussed problems confronting the women of her color. She is a woman of rare attainments and culture and in handling her subject displayed logic and courage, and without covering unimportant ground delivered some strong blows. She told some startling truths in a dignified and intelligent way. There was really more in her address than in any other given before the council. Barring Mrs. Terrill's address, there was no new thought, valuable suggestion or proposition made during the week's session that could be considered as in any way advancing any project for the betterment of the world. Prof. Frederick Starr, the noted anthropologist, has given his Caucasian brother who often imagines himself as alone worthy of the serious attention of Providence, something to ponder over. Prof. Starr sald: "We think we are the chosen of God, but it is my belief that the real worth of the different races is one and the same. We are the most middlesome race that ever existed. We meddle at home, we meddle abroad, we meddle everywhere; and it is the almighty dollar that is the reason for our meddling. That is the watchword of the Anglo-Saxons. Even our missionary work is simply meddling." Take no thought for to-morrow does not mean that you are to be shiftless and idle to-day. It means, rather, the opposite of this. The nearer we come to doing what we should do to-day, the less concern or apprehension we shall need to feel for to-morrow. Keep your eye on the next meeting of the National Negro Business League. The time and place is August 16, 17 and 18, 1905, at Palm Garden in the great city of New York. To Correspondents: Please send those items for publication which are of interest to everybody instead of such things as are of interest to only a few. There is much being said outside of Philadelphia about its municipal crookedness. Such things can be seen better at a distance. This is, no doubt, due to the American's habit of being mixed up in it if he happens to be in reach of it. The Freeman stands for the free man. The highest freedom is freedom from self. DALLAS, TEXAS. Summer has come and the hot days are here.—The Masonic Grand Lodge will convene in this city in July, and Abiff, Paul Drayton and the Metropolitan lodges are all busy with arrangements toward making it the banner meeting of masonry in the Lone Star State. This being the home of several of the grand officers those of the visiting craft from other points and all delegates will be royally entertained, for Dallas always leads when it comes to taking care of large assemblages.—Headwaiter James Roberts, at the Oriental House, has added several new waiters to his crew.—Mr. H. J. Grace has recently been promoted to chief cook at the new Imperial Hotel.—The Sunday closing law is holding evil doers steady and Chief of Police Knight is sparing none.—Plicntics are now the fad.—The excursion kings are becoming active.—The loan men are kept busy.—Home buying is the most active in the history of the city, and plenty of genuine prosperity in chunks with it. Don't be left out.—Mr. W. J. A. Jackson has purchased one-half interest of Mr. W. W. Canton and will conduct the Palace Tonsorial Parlor in the future.—Mrs. A. T. Winn was paid $75 by the committee of Crystal Palace Lodge on account of the recent death of her husband.—W R. Rhodes is interested at the St. Charles barber-shop, 375 Jackson street, where The Freeman can be had at all times. JACKSONVILLE, ILL Prof. Martin gave his last dancing lesson of the season on May 4. John Higgins left last Saturday for Chicago with a car of fine horses. -Harris and Wilson have an up-to-date restaurant. -John Hollie contemplates a trip to St. Louis. -Will Gray has a contract for building a road at Diamond Grove cemetery. -Tom Allen has rented a farm South of the city. -John Hartman is now living on South Diamond street. -Miss Mable Johnson, who was visiting in St. Paul, has returned. -Morris Hubert has moved to St. Paul. -Miss Hattie Branum is ill. -The Mallory brothers are home to spend the summer. -Miss Stella Strawn has recovered from her recent illness. -Mr. Dr. Kenerbrew is on the sisk iist. -Miss Mary Gaines, of Petersburg, was with us last Friday. -Dave Gips is building a new home. -John Kirk is engaged in the dairy business. -Mrs. Jerome and mother are visiting friends in Missouri, where they expect to spend the summer. -Miss Kate Coleman is living in Springfield. -Leave all items with John Dunn, 1160 W. Morton avenue. THE NEW IDEA. In the history of the world we read that a new idea usually meets with ridicule and is rejected with scorn and hatred as though original thought were a crime. When Calileo discovered that the earth goes around the sun the idea was such a new one that they made him go down on his knees and publicly retract the glorious truth. It requires years and sometimes even centuries to work out a new idea thoroughly. For the last few years the subject of the Negro commonly called the "Race Question" has occupied the attention of thoughtful men. Science has taken up the subject of bleaching the skin as one of the solutions of the question. The idea of breaking up the dark cells is the easiest way to bleach the skin, but the difficulty was to get something to break up the cells. The one remedy that has stood the test of time is Black-No-More. It is manufactured by a chemist at Chillicothe, Ohio. He has guarded his secret so well that no one has been able to imitate this wonderful discovery. For circulars and testimonials of this remarkable discovery write (enclosing stamp) to Dr. James A. Herlhy, Chillicothe, O. A Liberal Offer. Have you read the advertisement of the Nelson Manufacturing Co of Richmond, Va. which is running in this paper? This is one of the oldest and most reliable houses in the country making this class of preparations. Their Nelson's Straightline is recognized as a standard preparation in all the leading drug storer throughout the country. In order to further introduce their goods, they are making a special offer in this issue, with an assorted order for $100 worth of their goods, they give Free one of their Electro-Magnetic Hair Brushes. Thousands of people who have used this Brush pronounce it the best thing of the kind ever made. This is your chance to get one of these Brushes without cost. Look their ad up and read it carefully. 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It does not belong to the tasteless variety of "flaked foods" and too great credit can be given to Malta-Vita on account of the fact that it contains its own sweetening agent—malt sugar, honey, or beet sugar, formed by the action of the malt diastase upon starch, and it causes the beet sugar to be broken up. This is not the case with flaked foods that are sweetened by cane sugar, beet sugar, elder, glucose or grape sugar, as all these cause acidity in the stomach and are well known. at Zion Temple and Park, Memphis, Tenn., June 25, 1905 We have a very large Freedman's Club here and the Board of Delegates and Visitors will be arrange for a visit to think the ex-servants should be aided by the Federal Government as weded. Organization of a great historic meeting as a Commission will go to Washington from the Freedman's Congress to the expenses of the organization and during the session of the St. Louis Convention to proper sources. Many good things are in sight if you will only take advantage of the opportunities will come in all over the nation; we appeal to every community, don't let this be talked of a long time, but let us whirl-wind we understand ourselves. Freedom was talked of a long time, but let us whirl-wind we understand ourselves. Write us at once send a dollar for barge and other information. Address WANTED AT ONGE A No. 1 Colored Musicians, chestra. Permanent posi- musicians, not boozers. BOB DONALDSON, WANTED for Geo. H. H. Old Place Colored performers and musicians. Let you in money every week. Will pay the Address as per route in The Freeen Geo. H. Proctor's Route.—Tulsa, 1. T., May 8 to 13. Cherryvalle PERFORMERS WANTED FOR BAY The most popular colored summer m not far from Norfolk, Old Point, Proctor opens June 1, close Oct. 1. State full qu tion to right parties. WANTED for the C. H. H. at Ocmulge Park Good Wing and Buck Dancers; 4 girls, good song and dancers. Address C. H. DOUGLAS, 618 ILLUSTRATING CARTOONING H Musicians that double the permanent position to right pane boozers. Address NALDSON, 1417 5th Ave. Mr. Geo. H. Proctor's Old Plantation Mansion and musicians. Long engagement, two week. Will pay the limit if you have a route in The Freeman. H. Proctor's Old Plantation Mansion to 13. Cherryvale, Kan., 15 to 20. WANTED FOR BAY SHORE THEM Colored summer resort in the country. Old Point, Phoebe, Hampton and N. 1. State full qualifications in first Address E. C. BROWN, J. A No.1 Colored Musicians that double band and orchestra. Permanent position to right people. I want musicians, not boozers. Address BOB DONALDSON. 1417.5th Ave. Tamme Fl Colored performers and musicians. Long engagement, never close. I pay you you in money every week. Will pay the limit if you have the "goods." Address as per route in The Freeman Geo. H. Proctor's Old Plantation Minstrels Route,—Tulsa, T, May 8 to 13. (Cherryvale, Kan, 15 to 29.) 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Address them at 4135 Pennsgrove street, West Philadelphia, Pa. The Mallory Bros., accompanied by their sented wives, were pleasant callers at The Freeman during their engagement at the Grand Opora House this week. After sixteen successful weeks at the Pekin Theatre, Chicago, Miss Mable De Heards, singing and dancing soubet closed May 7, to open in Peoria, Ill. for a two weeks' engagement commencing May 15. She sends best regards to Mr. and Mrs. Hen Wise. The Globe Comedy Four, J. M. Moore, J. B. Robinson, Charles Williams and Tom Craig, with the New York Stars Burlesque Company at the Empire Theatre this week are the best entertainers we have had the pleasure of seeing at this popular house this season. The singing of "Good Bye Sie" by James B. Robinson scored a big hit and the comedy part was well taken care of by Charles Williams. Ida Larkins who is with the quartet fails to add any strength to this entertaining act. William T. Goode, a member of the Famous Nightingale Quartet, of Indianapolis, died May 4 of appendicitis and inflammation of the intestines, at Chicago. He was well known in the theatrical circles and loved for his gentlemanly manner and big heart. The remaining members of the quartet, J. A. Jones, Sydney Kirkpatrick and J. L. Johnson regret the loss beyond expression and extend to the dear mother their deepest sympathy in her bereavement. Mr. Goode has for the past two seasons been in the employ of Rusco & Holland and the Georgia Minstrels as bass solist. Notes from Bailey & Smith's Colored Comedy Comedy.—We closed at Cambridge, Wis. May 12. The company has certainly made a hit this season. Manager Henderson Smith will open the coming season in August, playing over the same route and extending it to Kansas and Indian Territory. We have broken many records this season and have had many requests for return dates. We are sorry to part with each other and especially to lose many. If we had more colored managers like "Pappy" Smith the colored profession would not be dependent on white managers. May he live long and prosper. We will carry a band and an orchestra. Wishing all our brother professionals success, we will meet you at the Pekin May 14. Regardto J. Ross Hendrix, R. Motts and Uncle "Baldy" Logan. Baynard & Whitney's Famous Troubadours opened under canvas May 1, for a one week's stand at Bristol, Pa. The weather was not the best, but the good quality of the show brought good business. The company is stronger than ever. Chas. W. Williams, comedy juggler, Sarah Venable coon shouter delineator; DeRose, female impersonator; Montrose Douglas, trick bicyclist and wire walker are artists of more than ordinary merit. Whitney & Wright, the perpetual laugh provokers; William A. Baynard, the black Paderwiski; Charles Taylor, violinist continue to cap THE FREEMAN POSTOFFICE. Arcanio, Miss Rosa Foster, Miss Leona D Garvey, Miss Lillian 2 GENTLEMEN'S LIST. Carroll Billy Granton, Charley Garland, Will Hann, Ben ROUTE. 1954. A Rapid Foot Co—Witherville, Va., May 155 Puntsford, Mcdonald, W. Va., 17; Radford, Va.; Rooke, M. AE Holton's Band and Serenades—With T. M. Macaddon's Shows—Paris, France, Immigration. Blackbird Tronbadours, Voelcke & Nolan— May 14, Baltimore, Md. Jas. P. A. Jasper with Morris and Rowe Shows —Austin, 15; Vancouver, Wash. —Cornish, 17; Aberdeen, 18; Olympia, 19; Wang Comedy 4, en route with Bob Mason, Crawley, Jack Co. Julius Glenn, Jim Linn, Erb Robinson, Harvey Goodall—Providence, R. 1, week of May 14. --- THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER ure th ir audiences. The band under the leadership of Miss Nettie Taylor is the best and largest we have yet had on the street. Other members of the company are John Warren, George Wilson, Baynard Smith, Fraud Edner, Walter Griffith, Aaron Jacoby and Gussie Crismon. Notes from Terry's Uncle Tom's Cabin —Miss Emma Russell, who was recently married to Mr. Van Adams, the great planner manipulator, sends regards to Pearl Moppins and says write. Misses Nettle Barnett and Russell, the double Topsy are "cleaning up" with their buck and wing dancing. Burton and Galloway who have charge of the concert, open with a minstrel first part that is a screamer. Joe Calloway, the great bat artist and our interlocutor opens the show with, "Me and De Minstrel Band," the band plays "Dixie" and then those comedians, Burton & Beecher who hold them spell-bound in a roar of laughter. Mrs. Mary Burton is singing "Why Adam Sinned," with much success. Miss Russell sings "Rich Coon's Babe," Mr. Beecher, "I Certainly Am Feeling Bad." Mr. Burton "I May Be Crazy, But I Ain't No Fool." The Burtons give their ```markdown ``` funny sketch "I Ain't Got No Time." Miss Barnett, is the queen of Dahomey. Mr. Beecher challenges any buck and wing dancer. Notes from St. Louis Syndicated Amusement Company.—We are playing to a nice business. We played Dickson, Tenn. the week of May 8, and will be at Waverley Tenn. May 16. The Glynn Cornet Band of Brunswick, Ga. is furnishing very nice music under the management of Prof. Leo Godfrey. They now have 8 pieces: Prof. Godfrey and Willie Timmons, corns; John Alford, clarinet; H. W. Wallberg and Hamp Harper, trombones; Sam Tatlan, tuba; James Wallburg, snare drum; Jacob Ward, bass drum. Would like to hear from Britton player. Simmons sends regards to all friends and would like to hear from Praytor Keith and Milton Thomas. The Old Georgia Plantation with this company is making good throughout the country. Our stage manager, Charles Smith is pleasing the public singing, "Clover." William Watts joined us at McMinnville, Tenn. and is taking the house in his monologue and singing, "Eating in the White House." He sends regards to the Barkout Plantation Show and al. friends. S. E. Jones is playing "Dinah" and singing "Save It For Me." Miss Idella Jones is making a hit singing "I May Be Crazy, But I Ain't No Fool." Miss Ray Edwards who joined us at McMinnville is singing "Alexander" successfully. The orchestra is making good music. Mr. McMullen joined us at Dickson. Napoleon Johnson sends the following from Richards & Pringles' Georgia Minstrels.—"Play ball!" cried the umpire "They're off!" yelled the crowd. Well! Well! Well! The much talked of Georgia Giants base ball team is now a thing in reality. Three games have been played with very close scores and quite a neat sum is already in the treasury, putting the team on a good financial basis. The games played were with Alma College at Alma, Mich.; The Butter Tubs at Ithaca, Mich.; and the City Team at Fenton, Mich., May 1, 2 and 3. Names and positions of players are as follows: Lee Denton, l. f.; Chas. Burton, 2nd. b.; George Jones, r. f.; Harry Conway, s. s.; L. McDaniels, p.; Grant Cooper, c.; William Blue, captain and 1st. --- CLOSES SUCCESSFUL SEASON Billy Kersand's Famous Georgias A Winner On The Season. Greetings and Thanks to their Host of Friends and Admirers for their Liberal Support Given the Aggregation throughout the Season Now Ended. Perhaps few persons are familiar with the facts concerning the management of the Billy Kersands Minstrels during the past two seasons. Since severing his relations with the Rusco-Holland management Mr. Kersands has been his own manager for two years presenting himself and thirty singers, dancers and comedians in an aggregation known as the Famous Billy Kersands Minstrels. Mr. Kersands deserves much credit for the able and successful manner in which he has conducted his enterprise since starting out for himself. For years he was the "cat's baw" for shrewd designing managers. Although the decline in popularity of old time minstrelsy has been painfully evident to al ... promoters in that line of amusements for several years, the fact has always remained unchanged that "Billy Kersands" was not only a trade-mark below the Mason and Dixon line but a box office winner as well. For years the southern people always looked forward to the annual visit of the old time favorite. Especially was this true of the colored people in the smaller cities and towns. As a consequence the show always had preferred booking in the south. I do not know the exact nature of the rupture between Kersands and his former managers, but I do know that when the b.: Roy Johnson, 3rd. b.: Pete Stanley, c. f.; H. Toney, C. Johnson, Fred. Harper, Robt' Williams, subs; Clarence Powell, manager. As the boys have made such a good showing and as there are many diamonds in the rough, our agent has been notified to arrange games for us where it is convenient to play. So look out for us. William Goode, basso of whom I spoke last week was forced to close at Alma, Mich. May 1, on account of sickness and left for Chicago. We all hope for him a speedy recovery. Robt' Logan, the phenomina bassist who made such a hit with this company two seasons ago, rejoined us at Fenton. Mich. May 3 is back to his old post again and is quite an addition to the first part and holding his own with Von Tilzer quartet. Logan is well-known in the musical world and needs no introduction. There is no harder working team in the show than the Toney trio of acrobats. Every evening after an hour of hard practice and a round or two of boxing, they are seen on the ball fields in a game. Affer a rest they give their turn with a vim and clock-work movement. The press and public speak highly in praise of them; voting them better than the majority seen with big circuses. With constant practice they will in a short time be among the headliners of the whites. Clever Billy Young, I mean who in reality is just as much so as the word signifies, as interlocutor is still keeping the first part far above the average, each night reciting a selections from his classical repertoire, laying aside comedy for a few moments. He is winning fresh laurels. P. S.—Since the above was written Wil- BILLY KERSANDS. Georgias A Winner ason. ir Host of Friends and Support Given the Season Now Ended. break came Kersands was equal to the emergency and saw at a glance the opportunity to go into the arena for himself. Knowing as he did, from years of experience, the very best available talent among the colored performers as minstrels he had no trouble from the very start in surrounding himself with the best. The result has been two years of unequaled success. He is touring in an elegantly furnished palace car which stands him quite a "bunch" of money. Mrs. Kersands is proving a valuable acquisition to this independent management. Much of the success of the show llam Goode has died. Sidney Kirkpatrick accompanied the remains to Middletown, Ohio. DETROIT, MICH. Miss Carry Ellis left the city Thursday evening to take a position at Nashville, Tenn., with Editor Chappelle. We hope she will have a pleasant stay and success with her work.—Mrs. Mary E. McCoy entertained in honor of Miss Ellis on Monday eventn, May 1st. A delightful time was had by all.—Mrs. Rosa Duport, who has just given up the directorship of Bethel choir, was tendered a grand reception by Mrs. T. E. Bakeman at her home on Erskine street. The tables were laid for twenty and decorated with American beauties and carnations. A splendid program was rendered by the choir. At 12 o'clock all were seated and served with all the dainties of the season.—Miss Susie Smith, daughter of Bishop C. S. Smith, has taken full charge of the choir. WM. HEPNER WIG COMPANY The leading theatrical and street wig makers. All stage make up. 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He has no occasion to be ashamed of the company he finds himself in. The Houseley Brothers are doing a clean, up-to date musical act entirely free from those excruciating discords we often are forced to "stand for" from colored musicians. Their act is gorgeously costumed the men appearing as Russian guards. The Campbell Brothers present a very laughable singing and talking act. The youngest Campbell has much promise as a black face comedian. His style, both in expression and make-up is very much Hughey Daugherty and the "stunt" is getting liberal applause. I regret exceedingly that I inadvertently misplaced my skeleton notes on this review which prevents me from giving the name of the gentleman who is doing a deucedly good turn in ledgerdain. However I wish to say his "stuff" is good and will go in any vaudeville house in the country. Kersands closes the olio He appears for the first time in the history of his minstrel career, in 'straight face' throughout the entire show. He informed me that he had not "corked" since he entered business for himself. His turn is a very well selected monologue interspersed with bits of local references which go. Mrs. Kersands assists him in a dual song from the box in closing the first part. While we were chatting in the dressing room Billy got somewhat reminiscent and went over many funny happenings incident to his stage life. He claims that the opinion throughout the south is that the present show is the best one that he ever came to that section with. The show closed at the Columbia Theatre, Chicago, April 29. J. D. HOWARD. WE DO Everything in Show Printing MAKING A SPECIALTY OF Letter Heads, Hangers, Show Cards and all kinds of Black and Color work. Get Our Prioes. We can save you MONEY Michigan Lithographing Co. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. COMING SOON TO YOUR CITY "A Rabbit's Foot" Comedy The only genuine Negro show on the road owned and managed by Negrogress executive. See the biggest free street parade traveling. 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Address all mail in care of The Freeman George Jones is with Roscoe & Holland. Notes of Dr. Ferdon's Quaker Medicine Co — We are still doing a big business here in South St. Joseph, Mo. Our show is larger than ever and we never fall to please Our band, under the leadership of Prof. F. B. Woods, and orchestra, under ProY Wm. Bostwick are the talk of the town J. R. Johnson is singing with much success "The Pirate Bold." composed by J. R. Johnson. Earl Burton is still making a "hit" with his illustrated song, "Old" Billy Corral is receiving encounters nightly with his "old man" specialites. At the Easter ball, which was a grand success, A. A. Copeland was the guest of honor and was highly entertained. The newspapers of St Joseph says of Mr. Copeland "He is equal to a phonograph, as his song is unlimited." He scores a big hit with the song "Sweetie Don't." From the Advertiser, London, Ont.—The bill at the London Vaudeville theatre is one which reflects the greatest credit upon the management, comprising as it does several of the finest and most entertaining acts it has been the privilege of London yet to witness. One act in particular is sure to meet with the approval of the better class of theatre goers for it is at once one of the cleverest and most artistic known to the vaudeville stage of the United States and Canada today. This is the act of Brown and Brown. The brothers are of Indian and Spanish descent, and though both of them sing well one of them, a sweet voiced tenor, is an artist of splendid qualities. His voice betrays the wild notes of the Indian but the culture and refinement of the Spartand tones it down and his singing so pleases his audience that he is compelled to respond to frequent encores. While he sings his brother, who is a clever crayon artist, sketches appropriate pictures on an easel, the effect being charming. TAYLOR'S LAST INTERVIEW BY SYLVESTER RUSSELL. The interview given to " The Phila delphia Press" by Mr. S. Coieridge Taylor, the world's greatest colored composer of England, last December, during his engagement in that city, was the most exploit and satisfactory statement we have received. It is not so much for the sake of criticism as it is for knowing his views on American and other music that we have sifted his remarks through a very large netting. To be young and great is to learn a good thing in good season, and Mr Tay lor will learn from us while we are listening to him. Hence, we shall learn from one to another. When asked to give his opinion of rag-time Mr. Taylor laughed and said: "That is a question which has and always will be a question for debate. I really do not know where rag-time originated, but I am fond of it, and when I say I am fond of it I do not mean the rag time that you hear ground out on barrel organs or which is confused with coon songs. For you see there is a difference between 'rag-time' and 'coon songs.' In good rag-time there is a delightful 'quant rythm', and this can often be found in the works of the great masters, and especially the folk songs of some of the European nouns. But here, as is often the case, the only idea of 'rag time' is that associated with a 'coon song' and that is unfortunate, for one thing is certain, and that is the coon songs in this country are bad. The harmony in them is bad, the tunes are commonplace, and the words have no sentiment whatever, and these songs have done a great deal of harm especially in England." Before we go any further let me answer this much of Mr. Taylor's interview with as much simplicity as possible: 'Rag-time' will only be a question of debate to people who do not understand it. Mr. Taylor does not understand and confesses he does not. Hesays he does not know where it originated, so we will have to tell him. Rag-time, Mr. Taylor was originated by the southern negroes of America. Ever since slavery the black man has amused himself by playing on the piano, guitar and banjo without being taught. This inherited musical gift. born in the tortures of slavery was a synocopa- ted movement, a retarded two-step, which proved to make delightful har- mony. This branch of music, after many years, was incidentally termed 'rag- time" by a white newspaper ortic who was not aware that he was a discoverer of a new name for comic negro music. The new name 'rag-time" came into common use generally, and the author of its name will never be known. The rag-time you hear ground on barrel organs, Mr Taylor, is quite the same thing murdered up in the same style as grand opera is murdered. Mr Taylor seems to be confused regarding "coon songs" and "rag time". Let me straighten things out: "Coon songs" in music are supposed to be rag-time, but they are not always rag-time; some of them are simple two step music, and many white people and all negroes in America know how to play them in rag-time. But in Europe it is different. Europeans only know of rag time as they are taught by hearing it played and sung by Americans. What we commonly call a coon song, Mr Taylor, is a negro story set to music regardless of rag-time; some of them are simple two step Many of these comic stories have been greatly exaggerated and on those grounds alone we agree with you that they have done some harm in your country, but not half so much harm as a common class of Americans who have disgraced their own country by trying to establish color prejudice in Europe. The harmony in American coon songs is not bad, and is natural from a comic standpoint of negro race humor and far excels Eglish comedy at any time of ALBERT EINSTEIN S COLERIDGE TAYLOR. day or nightfall. The folk songs of the European nation have no rag-time in them. Mr. Taylor is incorrect in this instance, having also confessed he did not know where rag-time originated. Harken now again to another portion of his interview: "There are few negroes in England and the only idea they have of the negro is what they see in the songs, and as you see the coon songs sent over misrepresent the colored man and do not gve a true view of his life. In fact your coon songs are not real negro songs at all, but merely concert hall caricatures." Listen to us, Mr. Taylor. You are a young man and a musical genius but you do not understand the nergo question, and as for America, you do not understand the people or their music at all. If all Englishmen had a low idea of the negro on account of coon songs, there could not have developed since slavery a Mr. Washington of America or a Mr. Taylor of England—not quite so much esteemed as Mr. Washington, to be sure. Yes, coon songs are real negro songs; they are concert hall caricatures. We are thankful they are not our sacred jubilee songs, and let me tell you now that "all" comic songs are based upon the low life antics of every race. Just two more long roving passages of Mr.Taylor's thankful interview and then we will have finished. Mr.Taylor says again: "But the most beautiful of songs are genuine negro folk songs and in these I am deeply interested. These songs are divided into two classes, those of the African negro and those of the Southern negro of this country. The African songs are martial, while here they are more pathetic and plaintive due to the days of slavery. For instance, the folk songs of the East Indians or the Chinese never appeal to Europeans, but the African songs seem to hit the mark every time and always appreciated. Like the Welsh, the negro is a musical race and people are beginning to see that the negro has a serious side and his songs, when rendered in the proper style are as pretty and as musical as the songs of any other race. But even your 'coon' songs in this country are much superior to those in England and I was rather surprised in this." If the most beautiful of songs are the genuine negro folk songs and are divided into two classes, as Mr. Taylor explains it, the American negro slave music is far superior, where much of the music of Africa is more ordeal and hardly up to modern civilization. Mr. Taylor also here frankly admits that our songs are more plaintive and pathetic due to the days of slavery. It was either a few tips from Harry Bur- leigh regarding the slave music or fuel from my off written comments on slave music that prompted him to add the statement, "due to slavery." It is safe to say that Mr. Taylor knew nothing about the history of America's original music and its authenticity until he got his eyes open by his visit to Philadelphia. The music of the East Indians can be dismissed, but the Chinese music appeals to America only as a very quant contrast of sound that is pleasing without regard for melody or art. The Welsh music has been heard in America and appreciated, but with no signs of ever reaching general popularity It is well for Mr. Taylor that he was exploit in this last Philadelphia interview. See how he roves? After condemning our coon songs as bad in text and unmusical he declares them to be superior to the comic songs of Europe. In this he has nearly covered all the ground that he could go over to make and rectify his mistakes at the same time with ample compensation, but abundantly pardoned for his unique source of breeding a good popular. broad advertising scheme. Here is Mr. Taylor's concluding ceremony; read it carefully: "To me there is nothing more interesting than the old negro songs and I am trying to place them before the public in their true light, and if I succeed in this I will be contented. At present I am writing five ballads dealing with Longfellow's poems on slavery. Then I have completed for an American publishing house a volume of twenty-seven planforte selections based on real negro melodies, eight of these are of Southern orientation and the rest African." Whenever Mr. Taylor says "old negro songs" there's where we rest in discontent. We are forever asking ourselves, which does he mean African or American? Mr. Taylor must understand that it is the American negro slave music and that only, that the great composers of Europe and lessen ones of younger America have been trying to cultivate since slavery, forty years ago. If Mr. Taylor truly claims to be nearer us in blood relationship than Dvorak, then let him cultivate the musio of the greatest talented civilized class of people of the negro race; let him forsake Africa, he is neither African or American but English. The Africans are no nearer to him than we are. Why turn to Africa to treat music that will only bring him poverty in return for what Americas would give him generous richie? This declaration which I have syndicated for Mr. Taylor's own welfare, as well as the benefit of the negro race of America is the most valuable message, he will ever receive in his life-time. The day S. Coleridge Taylor succeeds in developing the true pathetic slave jubilee and original praise meeting music of the Southern mourners of old into a classical composition that will attract attention in America, that day he will be a very rich man. While some of our rag-time players have become rich I give notice to Mr. Taylor that if he can develop genuine rag-time with more harmony of rhythm than Cook Cole, Johnson, Eimonds or Johns he can capture the universe, but it would not be wise for him to tamper with it if he has not acquired the perfect knowledge of its movement. It is a music that he has not properly understood. It would be fruitless for him to attempt to combine rag-time with slave music as a classical composition until he has fully understood the discrepancies of rag-time art. But listen again. What does Mr. Taylor know about the genuine jubilee songs? Has he ever heard the original class meeting room tunes of the Christian daughters of slavery? If he has not we have wisely led him into the higher musical calling of a heavenly trance. We are pleased to know that he will continue his European work by treating Longfellow's poems on slavery which afforded him opportunity to attract the musical world. When he has tired of his European work let him turn to American slave music composition and become rich. Before the termination of my present season's agreement, ending July 1st, I wish to make the following statement: To-day we easily discover the new turn of the tide in colored newspaper work. The days of star editors are numbered. The smaller sheets that print nothing but locals and political editorials will no longer serve the masses of this progressive age. The Freeman and Tribune have struck the popular fancy. Business Manager E. C. Knox, of The Freeman, and city editor A. Grant Williams of the Tribune have discovered that the people want a little of every branch from the best man who can produce it in his line. If the people really want this they must show their willingness to support the papers that give them what they want. The way to do it is to subscribe and request with your subscription, and in CONCLUDED FROM SEVENTH PAGE. Clairvoyant who can read from the sky. 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The Anti-Pain Pills gave me relief that I had not to use Morphine any more. I wish you would publish this so that other sufferers may find relief." WALKER R. P. D. No. 6. Salem, Ind. Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills are sold by your druggist, who will guarantee that if it fails he will return your money. 25 doses. 25 cents. Never sold in bulk. Miles Medical Co., Elkhard, Ind Ex-SLAVES Send me your names at once. Your Age, ex-Master's name and your postoffice address. Send two-cent stamp for reply and send me your REJOICING INFORMATION. Write Stanley P. Mitchell, Memphis, Tenn. Agents to handle my work Big Pig. Always give former address in case of removal where paper is to be changed from one place to another. SANTAL-MIDY Standard remedy for Gleet. Gonorrhoea and Runnings IN 48 HOURS. Cures Kidney and Bladder Troubles. MIDY PATRICK BUSINESS MEDIUM MRS. MARTH, the world renowned ac- tially celebrated business and test MEDIUM trends everything. No imposition. 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M.S. is the only one in the world who tell you the FULL NAME of your future husband, with age and date of marriage, if you are the one you love is true or There are some persons who believe that Medina is not trust to be gained from consulting the medical profession but is contrary to the truth. It is only through their beliefs that such a conclusion can be reached. It is only through their placards himself or herself that a Medina that can stand a test of what is true or false may be enquired and may ask the reason why. It is only through their advisers do not take the trouble to study nature. They do not spend their time on nature, they do not acquiring the art of phrenology and kindred arts, they will have a tendency to make the path to the business clear and devoid of detritus. 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MRS. M. B. MARTH Removed CHICKASHA, Indian Territory. Rox. 858 show composed of white actors. He is a splendid actor, they say. Margaret Scott, the famous singer, is his wife. Tom either wants a divorce or wants to live with her again if he can; it is hard to tell which. Let us all give it up after this. He once consulted me about his wife without knowing who I was at all. Think of that. Three winters ago he entered a colored restaurant on Cambridge street, Boston, to have a plate of beans. Five women and men including myself were seated at different tables. I knew when I saw Tom enter that he was a black red game actor. I couldn't just place him, but I knew, if I waited long enough. I would Dr. William A. Sinclair is the author of a great book entitled 'The Aftermath of Slavery." The generous hearted white citizens of Kostusko have donated $3 200 for the rebuilding of the Central Mississippi College, which was destroyed by fire last fall. This is a great effort and charity of the first water to aid and assist our people. The next Negro Young People's Christian Association and Educational Congress will be held in Washington, DC., August 8 to 12, 1906. This will be the second meeting of the congress, the first having been held in Atlanta, Ga., in 1904. Ten thousand delegates are expected at the congress to be held there. The movement covers all religious denominations, and is engaged in religious and educational work among the colored people in the United States. By direction of Secretary Shaw, Wm. H. C. Brown and James I. Mitchell, colored, will be reinstated as clerks and inspectors in the Newport News, Va., customs house. The two men had been dropped from the rolls on the recommendation of inspectors because of a surplus of employees in that office. A vigorous protest was filed with the secretary, alleging that the men had been dropped on account of their color. Upon this recommendation the secretary ordered them reinstated. In consequence of the secretary's action two white men in the Newport Customs house will lose their positions, there being two more white men employed than are needed. The following is a list of the colored men now in the diplomatic and consular service of the United States: Wm. T. Powell of New Jersey, Hayt1, W. I., salary $7,500; Ernest Lyon of Maryland, Liberla, Africa, salary $4,000; Chris H. Payne of West Virginia, St Thomas, W. I., salary $2,500; H. W. Furniss of Indiana, Bahla, Brazil, salary $2,500; Wm. H. Hunt of New York, Madagascar, Africa, salary $3,000; John N. Ruffin of Tennessee, Assumption, Paragayn, salary $1,500; Geo·H. Jackson of Connecticut, La Rochelle, France, salary $1,500; Jerome B. Peterson of New York, Puerto Cabello, Van., salary $1,500; James H. Hayes of Virginia, Guadeloupe, W. I., salary $1,500; John T. Williams of North Carolina, Sierra Leone. Africa, salary $1,500; H. R. Wright of Iowa, Puerto Plata, W. I. fees. The omission from the above of A PUBLIC INTERVIEW A PUBLIC INTERVIEW duce your friends to subscribe also. The business and professional men in particular will be expected to advertise largely to support their requests and desires. On these grounds only can the reading class of people expect to get the kind of news they want. The day when specialist writers on colored newspapers shall be paid is now at hand regardless of any efforts that may prove contrary by the majority of one hundred too many editors now in the field. It has been generally conceded that The Freeman and Tribune are the two greatest colored newspapers in America. As for my services as stage critic I openly admit that I am exacting my own terms for next season. The two proprietors, Mr. George L. Knox of The Freeman and Mr. Chris J. Perry of the Tribune, who are not aware of the appearance of this article until they see it, will be the jury in the case. In the timeatime I have forwarded Messrs. Elwood C, Knox and A. Grant Williams; my terms for next season. They will submit them to the two gentlemen, respectively, higher up for a final decision July 1st. I am not begging the question exactly. My plans otherwise for next season are not known to anybody, neither I have I made any arrangements with any other colored papers. If my terms are accepted I shall write on either or both newpapers. SYLVESTER RUSSELL STORIES OF THE STAGE BY SYLVESTER RUSSELL. The Freeman is the greatest colored (readable) newspaper in America. Its stage notes are read by the foremost white managers and music publishers in this country and Europe. Actors the name of Thornwell Haynes as commercial agent at Vladivostok will doubtless be noticed. The omission is no error, for Thornwell Haynes is a white man, not a colored man, newspaper reports to the contrary notwithstanding. Probably the first building ever given by a railroad to its colored employees has been donated to the Colored Railroad Men's Protective Association recently organized in Nashville, Tenn. The building at 930 Cedar street, at the corner of Ninth avenue has been given by Superintendent W. P. Bruce of the Nashville Terminals to the above organization, and is being repaired and remodeled by the terminal company at a cost of about $400. It is proposed by General Manager Thomas of the N C. & St. L. Ry. to donate all old furniture, books and periodicals in the possession of the railroad to the association for use in their building. In this way the quarters will be nicely furnished and stocked with reading matter. The association is composed of colored employees of the Nashville Terminals, N. C. & St. L. Ry. and L & N. Ry. residing in Davidson county, and already there is a very gratifying membership. Several of the officials and employees have subscribed money toward a fund for maintaining and equipping the building. Residents of Worcester, Mass., partionally those in the neighborhood of Burncoat street, are stirred up over the recent purchase of land in that thoroughfare by the Rev. J. H. Humphrey for a Negro college. Deeds were passed for nearly one hundred acres to Dr. Humphrey. He announced last fall that he intended to build an institution for the instruction of Negroes in Worcester, modeled after the lines of Livingston College at Salisbury, N. C. He made several attempts to buy property, but was either told that the land was not for sale or else the prices were set at prohibitive figures. After being forced out of Greendale he tried other places, but was discouraged from the start. People thought he had given up the project, and were amazed when they found he had paid $30,000 for the Burncoat street site, after effecting a compromise which provides that he must build within a specified time or forfeit the site. The matter is too far along now for any of the white residents to do anything unless Dr. Humphrey fails to complete his title. But there is much indignation at the owner who sold. who have no brains should not contribute to its columns at all lest they reduce themselves to monkeys. We are having too much stage notes and history anyhow, and those who do write should be brief and more to the point. If Manager Peroy Williams has the gratitude of colored actors who are booked in his houses by agencies, it is not like the gratitude of public approval that sweetens the life of a kind hearted manager. Prof. Frank Clermont and his wife, Etta Minor, have decided to enter vaudeville. Later they will sing some of Mr. Clermont's own songs. Pat Chappelle in slandering Mr. Rusco and company, after winning his suit, must be overlooked on account of his ignorance and dismissed as a disgrace to himself and profession. A fool is a fool forever, white or black. The "Aroostock Pioneer" of Houlton, Maine, says: "Wm. Stanley Braithwaite, a colored man of Boston, is attracting great attention as a poet. He is considered by critics to be one of the finest singers of the younger generation." All this is hardly acceptable. As a poet Mr. Braithwaite gives much promise, but we have not as yet heard him as a singer. The two ancient historians (pardon me for not re-rehearsing their names) improved in their history March 25th. They gave a good account of 1870; they are now nearing the '80's. When they reach the '90's I shall defer the publication of my new illustrated history until all the older historians are dead. In the meantime my pictures of actors continue to show in the Tribune, published at 717 Sansom street, Philadelphia, each week, so as to be in advance of the next century. I see Tom Carter needs some notoriety. He is not very well known, as yet, as he is the dark horse star in a burlesque show composed of white actors. He is a splendid actor, they say. Margaret Scott, the famous singer, is his wife. Tom either wants a divorce or wants to live with her again if he can; it is hard to tell which. Let us all give it up after this. He once consulted me about his wife without knowing who I was at all. Think of that. Three winters ago he entered a colored restaurant on Cambridge street, Boston, to have a plate of beans. Five women and men including myself were seated at different tables. I knew when I saw Tom enter that he was a black red game actor. I couldn't just place him, but I knew, if I waited long enough. I would find out who he was without asking. His comb was out close to the skull and the back of his hair had been neatly shaped with a razor. His clothes were as expensive as Ernest Hogan's, only they fitted him better—his coat being clipped at the tail like a fighting cook. After he had ordered his supper he spoke pleasant things to us all. I emiled pleasantly, like living Jones, softly and quietly. Nothing surprises me. So the next thing I knew the bugger had vouchsafely announced that "he was Tom Carter." Then he told us his stage history. He said, "I'm a burlesque actor; I pay parts and travel with white shows." When he told us he traveled with white shows I thought to myself 'he must be a good actor, but has to work cheap.' On taking his departure he told me he was going over to Keith's to see his friends Avery and Hart. I replied by hurriedly tearing my picture from my letter-head and telling him to hand it to Dan Avery all in one breath, and bade him good night unrecognized. WONDERFUL GROWTH OF HAIR. 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Soy, the monthly VAT ESTABLISHED 1901 LIVE AGENTS CAN EARN $20.00 Per Week Introducing This Marvelous LABOR SAVING MACHINE AGENTS WANTED HOWARD'S LIGHTNING SHOE POLISHES NEW YORK A.C. HOWARD, CHICAGO On sale in Indianapolis, at Geo. J. Marott, 26-28 E. Washington street; Nutz & Grosskoph, 24-26 W. Washington street; Hide, Leather & Beating Co., 227 S. Meridian street; H. P. Wasson & Co.; New York Shoe Store. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE THE A. C. HOWARD MFG. CO. 5544 State St., Chicago, Ill. Go in Business For YOURSELF WE WILL TELL YOU HOW TO DO IT By way of introduc- ing something ENTIRELYNEW In a Roller Window Screen we want Live Agents. Everywhere our agents are mak- ing from $7.00 to $15.00 per day. WRITE FOR TERMS Automatic Screen Co. GrandRa. plds, Mich The Freeman can be found at the apitol Pharmacy, 92) Kansas Ave nw opeka, Kans. M. D. Ferguson. Ag en The Latest Invention in ... HAIR BRUSHES. By its use Electricity in a mild form is applied directly to the roots of the Hair. RETAIL PRICE: $2.00. SECRET When you need money you'll be pleased with our way of dealing with you. Prompt, Safe and Reasonable ways. We make loans on FURNITURE, ORGANS AND PERSONAL PROPERTY of all kinds without remova- our rates are positively the lowest in the city and payments within resh of all, $25.00 loan are only 60c per week. This pays in full in fifty weeks. Other amounts in same proportion. Payments can be made monthly if desired. We also loan on WATCHES and DIAMONDS. All business strictly private, courteous treatment to all. Is cost nothing to investigate. Second Floor. Room 208 State Life Building. Old Phone Main 8182 Formerly Stevenscn Bldg.) Front Room. (15 E. Washington Street) New Phones... 4270 Each tabouret is of quarter-sawed oak—is weathered finish, dull and smooth—has dove-tailed and screw fastened joints—sets firm, square and solid. With square top, 18 inches high and 12-inch top, real value $1.25, special price..... $53c With round top, 18 inches high, top 18 inches in diameter, worth $1.25, special price..... $53c Large Tabourets, in similar styles to the latter, with 14-inch tops and standing 24 inches high..... $73c A 24-inch Table Tabouret, with fancy square top 16 inches across, would be cheap at $2.00, specially priced..... $98c L. S. Ayres & Co. Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods Miss Julia S. Franklin is ill. Louis Trevan is able to be out again. R. W. Thompson was in the city Sunday. J. Y. Brook left last Sunday for Cincinnati. E. S. Stone will spend Sunday at Louisville. Ell Burnet, 424 West North street is ill this week. Louis Butler is very ill at his home in East Pratt street. All society uses Woodbine Perfumes Blodau's drug store. Mrs. Sharpe, of Carolina avenue is able to be out again. Miss Bertha Canders entertained last Sunday a party of friends at luncheon. The marriage of George Murry and Miss Lizzie Hudson will take place June 1. The Woman's Club gave a shirt waist ball at Odd Fellows Hall, Wednesday evening. Misses Lena Rogan and Anna Roberts leave tomorrow for a week's stay at Louisville. Mrs. Evans, 502 Blackford street entertained the officers of the Y. M, C. A. last Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Caldwell, of Louisville were the guests of Nelson Caldwell, last Sunday. Mrs. Ollie Sublet Basket left day of last week for Richmond, Va. and will remain all summer. The Ladies' Guild of St. Phillips Mission will give an entertainment May 16th at Odd Fellows' hall. The Violet Club will dance at Odd Fellows Hall, May 17. All are invited-Admission only 25 cents. The G. U. O. of F. will hold their annual services at Bethel A. M. E. church to-morrow at 3 p. m. Blaine Gaton has returned to the city for the summer, after a successful season with Kersands Minstrels. Richard Wilson has accepted the position of chef at the American plan department of the Denison Hotel. The rally at the Metropolitan Baptist church was a success. There are only sixty members and $52 25 was raised. The Excelsior Legion Club gave a reception and concert for the benefit of Mt. Carmel Baptist church, last week. ROULETTE WHEEL AND LAYOUT This roulette wheel, the most perfect ever mate, will bring you luck and any other game in the world. You can carry in your vest stem and the spindle whirls. It will never wear out. Complete board and per centage instructions go with every wheel. Some men make $100 a day. Why should you? Regular price is $5.00. For a short time we will sell out completely. Ask for express money order or registered letter. The publishers of The Freeman know who we are and will tell you we are reliable. Address ROUETTE WHEFLGO. Dept. D, Chicago, Ill. ASI When way of de- way always We are PERSON a Our payments are only Other am made mo- and DIA ons tree THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER the city this week to attend the funeral of her aunt, Mrs. Annie Brown Lucas. Mrs. Ida Hubbard of Chicago was in the city this week, to attend the funeral of her step-father, Edward Hawkins. Rev. B. F. Watson, secretary-treasurer of church extension of the A. M. E church was in the city on the tenth inst. Mrs. Leonard and daughter, Miss Viola, of Shelbyville, spent Saturday and Sunday in the city, visiting relatives. James Averitt died last Tuesday at his home in Tuxedo Park, after an illness of about four years. His wife and one child survive him. Mrs. Mack Mendenhall and sister, Mrs. Mallissa Payton left Friday of last week for Danville, Ky., to visit their brother, who is ill. There will be an all star musicale at Olivet Baptist church, Wednesday, May 24, for the benefit of the church, Hayes Bransford, captain. Sidney Kirkpatrick passed through the city last week en route to Chicago from Middletown, O to which place he accompanied the remains of William Goode. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Lawson, old and respected residents of Shelbyville, Ky. have moved to the city for permanent residence. They are accompanied by George Hayden. J B. Jackson of the French Lick Springs Hotel, was in the city the first of the week securing extra men. Mr Jackson was formerly head-walter at the Denison Hotel. There will be a musical and strawberry social at the residence of Mrs. James Nicholson, Wednesday evening, May 17. Mrs. Ora Dunlap will have charge of the program which will begin promptly at 8:30. Master Robert Williams will entertain a large company of friends in honor of his seventh birthday, this afternoon from 4 to 6 at the home of his parents in Douglass street. Mrs. Annie Brown Lucas died last Sunday night, after an illness of two years, at her home in North West street. She was the daughter of Arcenla and the late Jerry Brown, and the widow of Charles Lucas, who died twenty-two years ago. The Rev. H. E. Stewart conducted the funeral services. The interment was in the family lot at Crown Hill, Wednesday afternoon. Her mother, one son, Homer Lucas, a brother, Charles W. Brown and other relatives survive her. THE PARKER HOUSE. The Parker House, bright and shining, fresh from the painters hands. Mr Holman is seeing to it that the feeding department is keeping pace with the general improvements. Everything in season at the Parker House. Good sleeping rooms, bath, etc. It will pay visitors to ask for the Parker House when in Indianapolis. J. W. Holman, proprietor, 317-821 W. Michigan street; 'phones, New 4972, Old, red 651. PUBLIC NOTICE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: You are hereby notified that at 10 o'clock, a, m, on July 15, 1905, I will sell at public auction at 123 East Ohio street, Indianapolis, Ind., to pay charges thereon, the following pieces of furniture to wilt: One oak mantel mirror, one oak chiffonier with mirror. Sale articles are marked "Amanda Williams" and have been stored at above number and unclaimed for more than three months and the proper charges on the same are unpaid SHERMAN T. DAVIS. 122 East Ohio St. BUSINESS INTERESTS If you want a job call at Parker's Employment Agency, 315 Indiana ave. Household goods bought, sold and exchanged. Naumann, 838 Indiana Ave. SEATON THE HATTER—Sells the best Hats "Dunlap's," "Stetson's," 29 N. Pennsylvania street. 3t b15 Solicitors wanted to canvass the city for Burial League of the United States Shelton and Willie, General Agents. We desire to inform our subscribers that the "Shampo Drier" company who advertises with us, is a responsible com pany, and their toilet article is one of true merit. Ladies should investigate. NOTICE—Corns, bunions and ingrowing nails removed without pain. Buy his liniment. Dr. J. H. Russell 311 Indiana avenue. WANTED—A reliable young man in every town and territory to take charge of cooled industries; good pay. Address, A. F. Frazier, Advertiser of Colored Industries, Oklahoma City, Okla. Do not fall to read R. M. Ball's advertisement in this issue concerning his favorite Washing Machine. Any one of our readers can get a machine free by selling one. See ad. As a special offer we will send one full size bottle, price thirty-five cents, of Kinkine, the great hair grower and one twenty five cent cake of Kinkine soap, the best hair shampoo soap in the world. Both prepaid for forty cents in stamps or silver. Read the Kinkine advertisement elsewhere in this paper and write them at once. TO FREEMAN SUBSCRIBERS. If The Freeman fails to reach you please let us know by phone or call. We cannot know unless you tell us. Phone—New, 2880. We Sell Only Watches of Merit. That have been timed, tested and carefully regulated before leaving the factory, and a written binding guarantee for 25 years both case and movement is sent with each watch. A $25.00 watch will run on the day of the new service. Only engraved, latest style, handsome Jewels, now have the same size and size of pattern Double Hunting Case, engraved in assorted designs. The case is an im. 21 Jeweied "Elvington," is stem-wind and stem-set with cut balance, patent safety pinions, regulator and barrel and has sunk second dial and exposed winding wheels. We are so sure that you will want this watch when you see it that we will send C. O. D. $5.45 and express that the case will be to examine the expression office before pay- ing the agent a cent. You'll see the case will be for the WATCH WILL PLEASE YOU. AFTER EXHING AND BEING SALE as to its merits, payment $5.45 and express charges and the watch is yours. When ordering, state Ladies' or Gents' Size. We send FREE with the ladies' Watch a handsome 50-inch gold laid longette chain and stone set slide, or with Gent's Watch a handsome engraved vest that the case will be to express a change. Order now—to day. Just send us your name, Post Office and Ex. For your evaluation. We are in the watch will be promptly or express office for your evaluation. ```markdown ``` 5c Cigar MOONEY-MUELLER DRUG CO. Indianapolis, Ind. Distributors. A man holding a whip beating a boy. WELT SEAMS On all of our light weight worsteds and serges we are using the narrow welt seam. This takes skill and time, and of course costs more, but it is RIGHT and that's the reason we do it. This is a safeguard against "pulling" of the fabric and adds materially to the TONE of the garment. Our welt seams assist in the welding of our trade. Spring assortment complete. Spring and Top Coats Tailored to Taste $18.00 to $50.00 DEUTSCH TAILORING CO, INCORPORATED 41 South Illinois St. Indianapolis, Indiana DIVORCE LEGAL BEIT KNOWN. That on the 10 day of May, 1905, the above named plaintiff, by her attorney, the above named plaintiff, by her Circuit Court of Marion county, in the state of Missouri, her complaint against the above named defendant, William i. R. Evans, and the said defendant, William i. R. Evans, the Jerk's office the alfawdav of a competent person that said defendant, William R. Evans, is not a resident of the state of Indiana and said defendant is the above named defendant is a necessary partner whereas said plaintiff having by endorsement on said complaint required said defendant to be a necessary partner in order demur thereto on the 5th day of September. NOW, THEREFORE, By order of said Court said defendant last above named is hereby complaint against him and that unless a complaint and answer or demur thereto, at the calling of sale on the day of September, 1905, the court will be held on the day of said Court, so be beginn and held at the court house in the city of Indianapolis, on the last Monday in September, 1905, said complaint and answer, and will be heard and determined in his absence. W.M. E. DAVIS, Clerk. The Rogers Labor Agency Oldest established, best known a most reliable Employment Agency in the Central States 32 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, Ind. Upstairs. THE PALACE OUT RATE MEAT MARKET # WEST COMPETITION Pork Chops - - - - - at 10'00 per lb Pork Roast - - - - - 9'c " " Lamb Chops - - - - - 8'4c " " Lamb Legs - - - - - 8'4c " " Lamb Stew - - - - - 4'c " " Veal Chops - - - - - 10'c " " Veal Roast - - - - - 8'c " " Veal Stew - - - - - 6'c " Boiling Beef - - - - - 6'c " Chuck Stew - - - - - 8'4c " " Round or Loin Steak - - - - - 10'c " Pork Loin Steak - - - - - 15'c " Rib Roast - - - - - 8'c " Shou'er Clod - - - - - 8'c " Chuck Roast - - - - - 7'c " Corn Beef - - - - - 6'c " Hamburg - - - - - 8'4c " Racoon - - - - - 10'c " Hamburger best in market - - - - - 1'c " California Hams - - - - - 7'4c " Bologna - - - - - 6'c " Wild Turkey - - - - - 8'c " Pork Sansevieria - - - - - 9'c " Lard, Kettle Rendered. (our own make) . . . " 8% " " " Call and be convinced for yourself. Remem ber the Place. Prices talk. 418 W. Washington Street, JOHN F. CONCANNON. Frop New Phone 3731. HAINES' Reliable Cut Rate MEAT MARKET 238 Indiana Ave. We not only sell meats cheaper than anyone else, but everything is guaranteed strictly first-class. Cut out this advertisement and bring it with you to our Store when you buy and it will entitle you to a pretty present. NOTICE.—No presents will be given unless this advertisement is presented at time of purchase. The only credit house in the State that carries you over periods of misfortune without humiliation or extra charge such as out of work, sickness or death—come to us and buy what you need and all you want and get credit without additional charge. THE RELIABLE FURNITURE & CARPET CO. 32-34-36-38-40-42 SOUTH ILLINOIS STREET. PURE CHICLE CHEWING GUM PEACHES AND CREAM NATIONAL PEPSIN, AND THE CELEBRATED Black Jap 1800 Broadway, TOLEDO, O. This firm respectfully solicits the colored trade, Drugists, Grocers, Confectioners and Restaurants PLEASE WRITE FOR TERMS. DWIGGINS LIFETIME QUALITY Best of good fences. Woven throughout of double galvanized steel wire; unchanged by allimate extremes, never loses its poise and trimness. Designs show unusual taste. For decorative and serviceable satisfac- tion, get Dwiggins Fence. Catalogue free. All styles, 10c to 50c a foot. DWIGGINS WIRE FENCE CO Dwiggins Ave. Indiana Dr.Joseph H. Ward OFFICE HOURS: $ to 10 a. m., 1 to 8 p. m., $ to 8 p. m. OFFICE AND RESIDENCE BICYCLES-- Expert repairing and enameling; give me a call. A.T. THOMAS, 313 Indiana; Telephone New 1906. St-ow COOK WITH GAS THIS SUMMER It's ever so much cheaper, cleaner, cooler and better in every way. Ask any woman who uses a gas range how she would like to go back to coal. She'll shudder. To buyers of gas ranges we recommend THE "RELIABLE" The range that won the Grand Prize (highest possible award) and a Gold Medal at the St. Louis Exposition. IT SAVES GAS The owner of several flat buildings bought 24 "Reliable" ranges last summer. He says they are most economical of gas, and the most satisfactory cookers he ever used. This you can see for yourself by coming to Vonnequay, where these ranges are being demonstrated. You can buy one for $8.40 or Your prescriptions receive the most careful attention. We use the best Drugs and Pharmaceuticals obtainable. EAT TAGGART'S HOME MA E MADE BR The big 5c loaf You save over 10 Per Cent CUT THIS OUT And take it low price is made for 30 days to further advert vienity. A genuine Spring Tonic unequaled tism, Liver, Stomach and Kidney Trouble. T KO-MO-WA-HOO R E 130 North Alabama Street. Prices Cut Tooth Brushes 25¢ kind at..... Tatlow's Best Tooth Powder..... Mrs. Hayes' Cut Indiana Avenue and The R. H. Smith 1012 Bismar Coal and Wood. Prompt delivery. Ice Cream in large and small quant Phone 5136-3 Ring over 10 Per Cent. on your re BOUT And take it to 133 North Alabama you can receive in return a KO-MO-WA-HOO BLOOD AND days to further advertise and introduce th ing Tonic, unequaled Blood Purifier, a po Kidney Trouble. Try it today MO-WA-HOO REMEDY COMP a Street. Prices Cut in T and at... Powder. Yes' Cut Price Dr Indiana Avenue and Michigan Street H. Smith Coal 1012 Bismark Avenue Prompt delivery. Candles, Cigar arge and small quantities. Ring You save over 10 Per Cent. on your bread bill! CUT THIS OUT And take it to 139 North Alabama street where, with 25 you can receive in return a regular $1.00 lizzy. KO-MO-WA-HOO BLOOD AND NERVE TONIC. The low price is made for 30 days to further enhance and introduce this grand remedy in this vicinity. A genuine Spring Tonite, unequalled Blood Purifier, a positive cure for Rheumatism, Liver, Stomach and Kidney Trouble. Try it today. KO-MO-WA-HOO REMEDY COMPANY, 130 North Alabama Street. Indianapolis, Indiana Prices Cut in Two Tooth Brushes 25c kind at.....150 Tatlow's Best Tooth Powder.....100 Mrs. Hayes' Cut Price Drug Store Indiana Avenue and Michigan Street. The R. H. Smith Coal Comp'y Coal and Wood. Prompt delivery. Candles, Cigars and Tobacco Ice Cream in large and small quantities. Phone 5136-3 Ring Indianapolis, Ind IT CANNOT FAIL Black-No More has been tried on all shades of color from blotchy white to mahogany black- it has proved equally effective in every case. Colored people are made white for life, the change is permanent and speedy, and without pain, inconvenience, or danger. Rem re freckles, tan, moth natches, and similar blemishes from white people—and keeps them removed. Price $200 by express price paid. Positively no goods sent C. O. D. Make all money orders payable to Dr. James A Dept. 25 ey orders payable to Dr. James A. Herlihy, CHILI JAMES N. SHELTON LUCAS B. WILLIS Old 1894 Main-Phones-New 3058 Shelton & Willis (Licensed Embalmers) FUNERAL DIRECTORS & EMBALMERS Best Service. Lady Attendant Fair Prices. 417 Indiana Ave. Open all Nigh FISH Spring fishing has now commenced. Don forget to stop at the old reliable fish stand. C. A. DUNCAN PHONES: Old 4091 main. 626 Indiana Av CHAS. W. MOSBY Attorney and Counselor-at-Law Notary Public, managing Estates, Collections and drawing Legal Papers especially. Business in all the Courts promptly attended to 12% N. Delaware St. New Phone 8458 HOUSEHOLD GOODS Bought Sold and Exchanged First-class line at lowest possible price. First-class Repairing. J. L. BEATTY N. E. Cerner Senate and Indiana Avenues FRANK H. PRUNK Hardware, Pumps, Pipes, Etc. 522 INDIANA AVENUE. Telphone 1188. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, ```markdown ``` Dept. 25 DE BREAD ent. on your bread bill! at to 130 North Alabama street where, with six seconds in return a regular $1.00 size bottle of A-HOO BLOOD AND NERVE TONIC. This use and introduce this grand remedy in this Blood Purifier, a positive cure for Rheum- ary it today REMEDY COMPANY, Indianapolis, Indiana at in Two 15c 10c Price Drug Store 11 Michigan Street. North Coal Comp'y Park Avenue Candies, Cigars and Tobacco Cities. Indianapolis, Ind IT CANNOT FAIL Black-No More has been tried on all shades of color from blotchy white to mahony black- it has proved quality people are made white for life, the change is permanent and speedy, and without pain, inconvenience, or danger. Removes freckles, tan, moth matches, and similar blemshed from white- and keeps them removed. Price $200 by express prepaid. Positively no goods sent C. O. D. PINK'S CUT-RATE PHARMACY. 550 Ind. Ave. S. E. Cor. West St. 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. MRS. WHITTEN Fine Millinery display of Pattern ready to wear Hats Will show also a fine line of Utrimmed Hats from 25c to $1.98. Everybody welcome. 337 Indiana Avenue. CHILLICOTHE, O