The Freeman

Saturday, May 20, 1905

Indianapolis, Indiana

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THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XVIII. NUMBER 20 INDIANAPOLIS, IND. SATURDAY, MAY 20, 1905 INDUSTRIALISM RECEIVES SUP PORT OF EDUCATORS MASSES MUST BE DEVELOPED President Roosevelt Unmoved From His "Square Deal" Policy—Meeting of the Council—Miscellaneous Notes of the Race Leaders. (Staff Correspondence.) At a mass meeting of colored citizens in Louisville last week the handsome sum of $1,000 was subscribed to assist in establishing a manual training school for the colored children of that city. It will be remembered by those who have followed the matter from its inception that a Mr. C, C. Stall, leading white business man of Louisville, recognizing the pressing need of the colored people for such a school offered to donate $2,000 toward a fund of $20,000; it being stipulated that the citizens in general raise $10,000 and tentatively understood that the school board would then appropriate the remaining $10,000 from the public funds and provide for the erection of the building. The project leaped immediately into popularity with both races. The colored teachers led the way in showing practical interest and all classes fell into line. Further subscriptions of $1,000 each were pledged by Messie Theodore Ahrens, J. L. Singer and W. B. Belakn, bringing the total up to $5,000. The amount raised at the mass meeting just mentioned increases the total to $6,000. Another mass meeting of a similar nature will be held shortly and it is confidently expected that an additional $1,000 can be placed to the credit of the fund by the efforts of the colored people alone. With $7,000 in hand there will be small difficulty in inducing a few of the numerous public spirited merchants of Louisville to complete the $10,000 subscription necessary to assure the success of the movement. This $1,000 rally on the part of the colored people of the Kentucky metropolis is a hopeful anguiry, and means two things, each of which will do the race more good than many of us imagine. First, it indicates that the most thoughtful leaders have finally realized that the primary development of our people must begin with the masses and that the fundamental ingredient of material prosperity—the speediest relief from the evils of poverty—resides in technical education, supplementing the ordinary mental training now furnished by the public school system. Second, it strikingly illustrates the extent to which the Negro can help himself when he is deadly in earnest and is satisfied that the money contributed will be honestly applied to the purpose desired; it is an object lesson in the value of self-helpfulness, which never fails to arouse in the stronger race an admiration that finds expression in further assistance of the most generous kind. People of means delight in helping anyone who exhibits a disposition to help himself. From this sturdy example set by the substantial men and women of Louisville other cities largely populated by Negroes may draw a most wholesome inspiration. President Roosevelt is back at his desk, after a long and enjoyable vacation. He went South and received an ovation second to none ever accorded to any American and he returns—uncaptured. The blarney of the smoothest tongued southerners was accepted for what it was worth and failed to move him an inch from his "square deal" platform and no flattering eulogium betrayed him into the slightest utterance that would lead his entertainers to feel that he was weakening in his attitude as President of all the people. Mr. Roosevelt sticks to his text and whatever the emergency he proves himself to be "a man clear through." He refuses to play the demagogue to any element in order to catch a temporary brezza of popularity. His visit to Chicago in the midst of the labor troubles supplied the opportunity for a most significant speech on the sacredness of law and order. It was the best thing of the year to hear the President's voice, sounding resolute and determined, above the din of a disgraceful riot of misled unionists, drunk with power on one hand and freted with ignorance on the other—it was indeed a pleasure to hear him read the case of a peace disturbing strikers and labor autocrats out of court and assert the supremacy of the law over all other considerations, whatever their relation to the interests of any group of individuals. There was no mistaking his meaning when he said in defense of the majesty of legal government versus government by them. "Back of the city stands the state, back of the state stands the nation." A public library for the accommodation of the colored citizens is to be established in Louisville at a convenient point. This is another step in the propaganda for a complete separation of the races. The plan is conditionally endorsed by the leading educators on the ground that since the feeling on the color line is so intense the colored people can be more satisfactorily served in a building given over to them and managed by one of their number. Colored children have been handicapped in their studies at the schools because of their aversion to consulting books at the general library where they were made to feel that they were not wanted. It is thought that the librarian in charge of the colored branch will be Rev. T. F. Blue, the present very capable and obliging manager of the Y. M. C. A. His selection would give satisfaction to all classes. The presentation of Gilbert and Sullivan's tuneful opera: "The Pirates of Penzance" by the Treble Clef, at the Masonic theatre on the 26th, will be the social event of the season in Louisville. The advance sheets already indicate an unusually large sale of seats. The cast comprises carefully selected artists and in chorus, scenic accuracy and proper staging the production promises to reflect great credit upon the organization and uphold the city's time honored reputation as a center of musical and dramatic talent. The Treble Clef will be assisted by Mrs. S. B. French, of Chicago, who sings the roll of "Mable." The National Afro-American Council meets in Detroit early in September and President W. H. Steward is daily receiving assurances from leading men of the race that they will be on hand and take part in the proceedings. The outlook for the National Negro Business League meeting in New York, August 16, 17 and 18 is particularly bright. The New Yorkers are whole souled business men and are planning to give the League's delegates "the time of JUST PADDLE YOUR OWN CANOE JUST PADDLE YOUR OWN CANOE. ENTERPRISE C. H. Hammond 1905 their lives." The industrial exhibit will be the finest yet shown at an annual session. SHARPS AND FLATS. A vindication is due Ex-Recorder Henry P. Cheatham. The Powell recall sensation evidently got lost in transmission. We learn some things at school. We learn most things by experience. Our office seekers are finding the track decidedly soggy and few of them are web-footed. Is the Washington Record favorable to its home city as the seat of the next A. M. E. General Conference? J. Milton Turner went all the way from Missouri to Washington to be shown that there was "nuthin' doln'." As a vice presidential possibility Hon. John W. Yerkes, the able Commissioner of Internal Revenue, looks good to us. The Washington Bee inferentially denies the statement that L. M. Hershaw is responsible for any portion of its editorial inbornitions. The refinement of torture may be described as what a certain Louisville teacher felt when assigned to deliver a eulogy upon the character of a deceased rival for his own position. punish its smartests men for their political independence. Intellect, independence and progress are nature's triple alliance. Perhaps it is just as well to follow the lead of the sapient Christian Recorder and instead of forecasting the doings of the general conference of 1908 try to figure out what the general conference of 1904 meant to do. Howard University, under the Hamlin-Rodgin regime, is in a fair way to get a trouncing. Wait until congress gets busy preparing Howard's appropriation and see if somebody doesn't feel the working end of a big stick. Walter L. Cohen may not be Louisiana's national committeeman but he has the supreme satisfaction of knowing that it won't be the other fellow—Warmoth. "Lily Whitism" is at a discount under the administration. The peripatetic Charles Stewart, poet, preacher, philosopher and press agent is headed for the Middle West, to fill lecture engagements. He is one of the very best "drawing cards" upon the platform today. Crowds hear him everywhere. With Dr. E. W. Lampton carrying a controlling interest in the Washington Record and Jay Wesley Cromwell occupying the editorial chair, A. M. E. After one has tried to pick the Derby winner he invariably raches the conclusion that the only sure way to make money is by working for it—by getting down to real, actual, old fashioned work. They say Dr. James E. Shepard, North Carolina's brilliant young leader, is learning to whistle "Garry Owen" with variations and interpolations "Garry Owen" is President Roosevelt's favorite air. Secretary of War Tatt is off the lid after a highly graceful occupancy. There is a growing impression that he wouldn't mind a four years "sit" on the same site upon the retirement of president Roosevelt. The race will not fully justify the expectations of its best friends until it ceases to punish its smartest men for their political independence. Intellect, independence and progress are nature's tripple alliance. Perhaps it is just as well to follow the lead of the saintent Christian Recorder and instead of forecasting the doings of the general conference of 1908 try to figure out what the general conference of 1904 meant to do. Howard University, under the Hamlin-Gordon regime, is in a fair way to get a troubling. Wait until congress gets busy preparing Howard's appropriation and see it somebody doesn't feel the working end of a big stick. Walter L. Cohen may not be Louisiana's national committee man but he has the supreme satisfaction of knowing that it won't be the other fellow—Warmth. "Lily Whiteism" is at a discount under the administration. The peripatetic Charles Stewart, poet, preacher, philosopher and press agent is headed for the Middle West, to fill lecture engagements. He is one of the very best "drawing cards" upon the platform today. Crowds hear him everywhere. With Dr. E. W. Lampton carrying a controlling interest in the Washington Record and Jay Wesley Cromwell occupying the editorial chair, the A. M. E. church may congratulate itself upon having acquired an official organ at the nation's capitol. The sparkling New York Ace is bigger, brighter and better than ever, typographically, editorially and in correspondence. Like wine of the vintage Editor T. Thomas Fortune improves with Age. Yet he is far from eligibility to the Olsen treatment. The Herbert W. Bowen-Francis B. Loomis diplomatic embryo bears a faint resemblance to an international incident in which Minister to Liberia J. R. A. Crossland, Secretary J. R. Spurgeon, the Faulkners and others unmentionable played star parts. It makes a chronic job hunter dizzy to see the nonchalant manner in which Capt. Harry S. New runs away from chances to PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY-SIX MONTHS, 89c; ONE YEAR $1.50. get a big office with a big salary attachment. We dare the President to chase any able bodied colored Indianian with his official big stick. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell is hitting away above the 400 batting average this year and leading her league in fine fielding—to employ the lingo of the diamond. Mrs. Terrell is a woman of rare qualities of mind and heart and would do credit to any race or country. We have seen no first hand declination on the part of Lawyer James H. Hayes touching that messy little Guadaloupe consulship. He had better think twice before putting it from him for it is the best he is likely to be offered. The place will not go a begging at any rate. Now comes a rumor from Washington that the Colored American is to be revived and placed on a firm, financial footing. The same rumor connects the names of e coorder Dancy, Register Lyons, Justice Terrell former Governor Pinchback and Whitfield McKinley with the enterprise Shelby J. Davidson, formerly of Kentucky, who looks like Philip A. Payton, Jr., succeeds L. G. Gregory as president of the famous Bethel Literary at Washington. If George W. Jackson is willing to admit that he "discovered" Gregory who will confess to having "unearthed" Davidson? James Cubert Campbell is writing some very clever Washington letters to the Charleston (W. Va.) Advocate. Way down in Mr. Campbell's heart he seems to have a mighty tender feeling for Prof. W. H. H. Hart, if the mention of that brainy gentleman for every office in sight means anything. The Alexandra (Va.) Home News is one of the spiciest journals published by the race. Editor F. H. M. Murray has a happy knack of saying things that scintillate, and the way he can puncture the egotists of the press gang is a caution. We are glad to note that the paper is to be enlarged. A manager who can make a Negro journal prosper in Alexandria is a genius of the first rank. R. W. THOMPSON. FIELD FOR EDUCATED NEGROES THE SUCCESS OF FOUR TUSKGEE INDUSTRIAL GRADUATES THE SOLUTION OF THE PROBLEM Leigh Hunt Tells of Experiments on His Plantation in the Soudan-The Promoter's Latest Enterprise on the Upper Nile. There is a field for the educated American Negro in Africa, and he has already found it out, according to Leigh Hunt, the American business man and traveller, who arrived here from abroad last week for a stay of several months. Mr. Hunt has important mining interests in Corea but his latest enterprise is a cotton growing experiment in the Soudan. Last year he purchased a tract of 50,000 acres of land for agricultural purposes from the Soudanese government on the railroad route between Berber and Suakim and spent the winter there superintending the cotton experiment. In an interview with a New York World reporter in his appartment at the Holland House last week, Mr. Hunt outlined an experiment with the American Negro in the Soudan quite as interesting as that of cotton growing. "Now, as regards my bringing American Negroes into the Soudan I am reluctant to talk on the subject. Some of the stories published about it have been absurd. I am not farthering a colonization scheme not planning to take 40,000 Negroes to Africa. The ciphers were gratuitously added. "The question of emigration as a solution of our Negro problem is a difficult one to answer. It is a big subject and I don't pre- tend to know what can be accomplished in that way. What I do believe it is, that given favorable conditions the educated Negro can establish a home for himself in a foreign land and prosper there. Two important desiderata in such a move are congenial climate and the absence of competition with white men, especially where racial prejudice is operative. "Now, on the strength of this belief, when it came time to find men to fill position as overseers on my plantation. I requested the Booker Washington Institute at Tuskegee to send me four Negroes who had been educated in that school. These men came over about a year ago and I can say that far there has been no cause for disappointment in the experiment. The Negroes are technically educated men and good workers. They have got along well with the American laborers and the influence of the Americans on the natives has been the best. "After being with me some months these men sent for some of their Tuskegee friends in the South, who joined them, and there are still others arranging to go over. All these are educated Negroes, there are no places for the others. "I don't say that the educated American Negro only has to go over there to conquer. He has a rival in the Egyptian fellaheban or perhaps he believed that he would never leave Egypt to wring. If he does take kindly to the Soultan it means that Lord Cromers dream of the Soultan as the outlet for Egypt will be realized. "The Soudan is not a white man's country. That is one of the points in favor of the Negro who goes there. Moreover, the climate seems to agree with him excellently. That is now convolved that the ancestors of our Negroes came from the Nile region. "The land in the Soudan is wonderfully rich. It is easy for an educated Negro who understands agriculture to make a home for himself there, and if he is industrious to prosper. If he leases more land than he is able to operate he can subles a part of it to natives and thus find himself, in a way, a better right act, too, that the experience of having lived in his employ, or dependent on him is no small mail tector in his success as an emigrant." Speaking of the results obtained in his Soudanes enterprise Mr. Hunt said: "Our experiments in cotton show a larger yield per acre than Egypt produces, and as for quality it is quite equal to the best American product. The Egyptian varieties will do as well as in Egypt if planted early. But early planting invokes the question of water at low Nile which is the chief problem when the water is eight months of the year when the water is waste to the sea we are happy but for the face of the year when the low Nile water is needed Egypt we are in the hands of Providence. However, we have tremendous confidence in the way Cromer, Garson, Wingate and Cecil—the big four—do things, and somehow we feel they will solve the water problem too. The railroad connecting Sheikh Barghut on the Red Sea, with Damer on the Nile will probably be then treated—the summer of 1906 and then they—which have hitherto been closed on that great country will swing wide open for an era of peace and prosperity. 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HOWARD'S LIGHTNING SHOE POLISHES NEW YORK A.C. HOWARD, CHICAGO. On sale in Indianapolis, at Geo. J. Marrott, 26-28 E. Washington street; Nutz & Groskoph, 24-26 W. Washington street; Hide, Leather & Belting Co., 227 S. Meridian street; H. P. Wasson & Co.; New York Shoe Store. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE THE A. C. HOWARD MFG. CO. 3544 State St., Chicago, Ill. Half Fare to Bristol, Tenn., and Return by Big Four Route. On account of the annual meeting of the German Baptist Brethren tickets will be sold May 29th, 30th and 31st. Return limit June 30, 1905. For full information and particulars as to rates, tickets limits, etc., call agent's of the Big Four Route or address Warren J Lynch, General Passenger and Ticket agent, Cincinnati, O. or H. M. Bronson, A. G. P. A., Indianapolis. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. WOMAN'S WORLD This column will be devoted to the interests of women. Questions will be cheerfully addressed, and necessary to give a pseudonym under which the querist may be answered. The full manuscript will not be submitted. This will not, under any circumstances, be published. No answer will be sent by e-mail to Woman's Corner, The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. Address all communications to Woman's Corner, The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. Ex-Slave Encampment and National Freedman's Congress at Zion Temple and Park, Memphis, Tenn., June 23, 1905 We have a very large Freedman's Club here and the Board of Delegates and Visitors have a large meeting room where we are led by the Federal Government as we do. Organize a club at once and elect delegates to great historic meeting as a Commission will go to Washing-on from the Freedman's Congress on the expenses of the organization and during the session of the Congress. We will have a meeting of the delegates, many good things are in sight if you will only take advantage of the situation. Delegates will come from all over the nation; we appeal to every community, don't let this opportunity pass you, and understand ourselves. Freedom was our greatest passivity, but it is time. We warn you at time. Write us at once send a dollar for baggage and other information. Address THE REVIVAL OF HOOPSKIRTS Mrs. Arthur Stannard (John Strange Winter) the novelist of London, Eng , has discovered that Paris, France, threatens society with the revival of the crinoline. She has written the newspapers, calling on the women of Great Britain to rone themselves and prevent this awful fate. Mrs Stannard stopped the revival of this evil twelve years ago by getting 12 000 women to write posal cards offering to join a non crinoline league. She does not place the blame on the women but on man and his terrible desire for money. They believe there is profit in the notion and are convinced that once the fashion is set every woman will follow The Spectator, discussing the affair, wishes it success but confesses to misgivings and points out the undrives of real concern and almost helplessness of certain phrase of Mrs Staunard's letter and says it is lamentable to have to confess that the crinolinists are right in conviction that every woman will follow the fashion once it is for the fact of a fashion being extremely hide us never yet has prevented women following it. It is to be hoped that there are women who have strength of mind efficient to refrain from looking like a barrel. No fashion should be adopted unless it adds to the appearance of the individual and let us trust that this woman will be successful in this orsade. —:0:— The colored women of San Antonio, Tex., presented President Roccevelt with a beautiful silver, gold inlay loving cup, suitably inscribed when he was in that city recently. He sent a note of acknowledgment and expressed a regret that owing to the almost immediate departure of his train he was not permitted to acknowledge the gift in person. ---:0--- "The absolute limit of a woman's capacity for taking care of babies is eight, and she never ought to have more than six." said Mrs. Arthur M. Dodge, president of the New York Federation of Day Nurseries, addressing the Eastern Public Education Association, which held its annual meeting at Richmond, Va. May 12 —:0:— Disease exhibitions are being held from time to time in Germany. They are not regarded as popular forms of entertainment but they are believed to have a great educational value. Everything about different diseases and their causes are explained and books and pamphlets are distributed, showing how the diseases are to be cured. Two hundred thousand people visited such an exhibition at Dresden. ---:0--- It is a common thing for a Partisan husband to accompany his wife to the dressmaker. He is generally an authority on woman's apparel. —:0— The Colored Orphan's Home Association of Topeka, Kan., has elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Mrs. Susan Tellis, president; Mrs. Emma Gaines, vice-president; Mrs. Julia Roundtree, recording secretary; Mrs. Bertie Wade, treasurer; Mrs. Henry Lamberson, corresponding secretary. —:0— Out of a graduating class of 71 dentists at Indianapolis May 8th there was one woman. 0:0 The State Federation of Colored Women's clubs of Kansas will meet at Topeka June 21. The sessions will be held in the hall of representatives. —:0— Within the last two years 301 girls have been married under the legal age of 18 years. Many of these were 14 and 16 years old. Investigation not only shows that it is the Italian and Sicilian girls who are permitted to marry at such an early age but it also prevails in strictly American families and is on the increase. ---:0--- If you can afford but one fan let that one be white, for it can be carried with any gown. A bad complexion is often the outward and visible sign of a bad temper. Ex-Slave Encampment Freedman's at Zion Temple and Park, Mt. We have a very large Freedman's Cit Visitors will be arrange for free. If you the Federal Government as we do, Organize great historic meeting as a Commission man's Congress on the expenses of the on United States Congress, put our plea with good things are in sight if you will only to will come from all over the nation; we a opportunity pass; this is no whirwind-talked of a long time, but it came. We w a dollar for badge and other information. P. S. - No stamps no reply. --- "The Working Girl" is a new book written by Harry James Bosw. ll, editu of the Memphis (Tenn. ) Times. 一：0：一 An Italian women, thirty years old, has charge of thirty-five Italian laborers who are laying pipes at Butter, N J., for the new water works. She attracts the attention o hundreds of people but says there is nothing strange about her employment. She likes the work and the men like her -:0:- An eccentric and eminent physician once said: "All women are as flat as dishwater until they are at least 80, before they never learn to think until then." ---:0--- Do not wear trailing skirts in the streets, and since short skirts are worn almost entirely do not neglect the appearance of your feet. The shoes must be polished, with good laces in them and the heels set up. As the season for low shoes is here and the lace hose is so treacherous do not fail to inspect them very carefully before wearing 一:0:一 Time has little to do with friendship it 1. trouble and need that makes friends. -:0:- "The Secret Woman," by Eden Phillippe; Owen Johnson's "In the Name of Liberty," and "The Clansman," by Thomas Dixon, Jr are very interesting to the woman who reads. 一:0：一 'One who does not trust or believe others may also quite naturally, be TALK IS CHEAP. AND ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS. In order to prove to the public that Glossine is the greatest and meritorious of all hair tonics we will give free to every reader of this paper (not a sample) but a full size box. If Glossine was not the best hair tonic in all the whole wide world this offer would bankrupt us. Tell all your friends that I will send them a box of Glossine free. Address. MISS HELEN MARTIN. Continental Chemical Co. 9 Governor St. RICHMOND, VA ment and National us Congress Memphis, Tenn., June 23, 1905 Job here and the Board of Delegates and think the ex-klass should be aided by the club at once and elect delegates to this will go to Washing on from the甜食 organization and during the session of the unity before the proper sources. Many like advantage of the situation. Delegates appeal to every community. don't this we understand ourselves. Freedom was warn you in time. Write us at once send . ADDRESS ST ALEY P MITCHELL Commander-in-Chief, Memphis, Tenn. --- to one unworthy of like faith. Such is the reflexion of the mind upon the individual character. It is well to have faith where one feels that the object is worthy, even though it brings sadness and shattered hopes—for the sake of yourself that you may deserve and retain the respect and affection of those who trust and believe in you." PROVIDENCE, R. I. Providence Patriarch No. 31 at their regular meeting, May 5th, the following officers were elected: P. R. Joseph Cromwell; P. T., James West; Prelate John Snow; V. P., Wm. Gross; R. V. P., Charles Birchmore; M. V. P., F. R. Purnell; Shepherd, H. Mays; K., Samuel Abram; Samaritan, Wm. Philips; Captain, Perry Sawyer; First Lieutenant, Henry Lemmonde; Second Lieutenant. F R. Purnell.—Rev. Miss Mary E. Taylor, an evangelist, assisted by Miles Jones, a beautiful singer. is holding services at the A. M. E. Zion church. Winter street, Rev McCallum, pastor. —The funeral of Mrs. Mary E Brown, who died May 2nd, was held on the fourth from Bethel church. Rev. Wm H. Thomas, pastor, officiated. She was a member of the Benino Society — Floesie Slade, of Bristol, R. I. has been the guest of Mr and Mrs. A. P. Grandy, of Carrington avenue. S. A. Harris and daughter, Miss Estella, were in Worcester, Mass, a few days last week, attending the funeral of a relative. The Exselor band gave their annual concert and ball May 2nd, which was largely attended. The following artists assisted the the band: C. C. Craighhead, W. A. Gardner, Mrs. L. N. Lynch, Percy Smith. The officers of the band are Wm G. Gray, president; H. H. Johnson, treasurer and manager; Wm P. Smith, leader and secretary; Earl V. Butler, librarian — Dr. W. Higgins has moved in o his new residence, 43 Wendell street. Mrs. Higgin has returned from New York, where she has been visiting for the past week. At the election of the Irreproachable Ben Association the officers elected were as follows: President, Charles Black; Vice President, Chas. Cumming; Secretary, Wm Thomas; Treasurer, Frank King; Assistant Secretary, Howard West; Steward, George Nelson — Household of Ruth N. 43 held their muscle and literary entertainment last week. Misses May Bryan, Katie Waltham, May Cooffee, Charles Gross and others were the artists. The encores were numerous. Frank I. LePence, who has been seriously ill is somewhat improved — Fred Williams, who broke his leg in New Haven, Conn, last February is home at present and able to walk — Fannie Daily, the wife of Charles Dalley, has lost her mind. Her many friends hope to see her improve after a quiet rest — Mrs Ella V. Splcer was granted a divorce last week. BROWNSVILLE, TENN. The Freeman is being welcomely received in our city. The Freeman's agent, J. L. Wood, is putting the Freeman in every home.—Sister Kittle Taylor has returned home from a business trip to Humbolt—Sister Lusinda Walker, of Stanton, was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clalborne, in Lafayette street, last week. Mrs. Annie Lee, who has been visiting her daughter, Miss Mamie, in Memphis, has returned home.—Miss Pearl Mabry, of Covington, Ga., is in the city, the guest of Dr and Mrs. John Evan, in Cherry street.—Lewis Edwards is visiting friends in Gadsden.—J. W. Kirk, of Nashville, is in the city, the guest of his parents—Rev. and Mrs. R. A. Kirk, Willie Hollaway and Johnny Harbert, of Memphis, are in the city, the guests of their parents, Mrs Hollaway, in Franklin street, and Mr. Mrs. Peter Harbert, in East Main street.—Townsend, who has been assisting Rev. Ellington in his revival at Nashville, has returned.—Rav. Kirk spent a few days in Jackson last week. —Will Griley is successfully supplying the city with wood from his wood yard —The Brownsville base ball team, with James Grant, of Paducah, Ky., pitcher, are in Jackson for a series of games with that team.—Revival is now going on at the C. M. E. church —A party of young ladies entertained at the Brownsville City Cafe, in East Cour Square, Friday evening a party of young ladies from Humbolt —Mrs. C. January entertained Sunday at dinner a host of friends in honor of her son, Daily Austin, of Nashville, and his friend, Will Brown, of Louisville, Ky.—Miss Elizabeth Beth Reed and Elijah Brown were elected delegates to the B. Y. P. U. State Convention, to be held at Milan June 11th. "Spring Outing"—Half Fate. On account of Decoration Day via Big Four Route on May 29th and 30th, the Big Four Route Cincinnati Northern R. R and D & U. R. R. will sell tickets between all stations within a radius of 150 miles from starting point at a rate of one fare for the round trip Tickets will be good for return to and including May 31, 1905. For full information and partiarians as to rates, tickets, limits, etc., call on agents Big Four Route or address Warren J Lynch General Passenger and Ticket Agent, Cincinnati, O., or H M. Bronson, A. G. P. A., Indianapolis Ind. The Freeman's Headquarters Persons in Macon, Ga., should see our representative, C. J. Crenshaw, corner Cherry street and Cotton avenue, and secure a copy of the Freeman for sale by him each week. Mr. Crenshaw is quite a hustling agent and deserves the support of all Macon citizens. MADAM MNAIRDEE-MOORE A The gifted Clairvoyant, the great temple wonder, born with the double(call) well, she one of the old ancient Southern Clairvoyants of New Orleans. She's a living Phrenologist and Physiologist. She tells plain what you are best adapted for in life by a grasp of her habitus and mind. Wit a influence to enable you to overcome all bad luck. She has made thousands of homes happy. Read the fifth chapter 1x verse of St. Matt: "Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God." She reunites the separated, makes peace if she is confusion. Your husband or wife will need to help you your sweet heart forsake you. But will love and marry you sooner if you will only heed this lady's consultation. Read what several ladies of your city say. "Yes, we believe the a Godsend to our city; my husband and I had been separated over a year and just today, we are together and he returned young lady says: "The one loved refused to call or write me; I called on this lady and we are now engaged." You can't afford to miss consulting this gifted lady; she is gifted to read characters. She challenges the world to exoel his advice to business, business, family and financial trouble. She causes speedy marriage with the one of your choice. No cards allowed in her place of business; no one's ill wishes filled; st.利y a Christian lady and depends entirely on her heavenly gift. If you are painful or think, you have been witchcrafted to go to the Jungles of Africa, spent eight years in the Jungles of Africa, through 44 states doing good wherever she Read St. John, 9th chap, 33er ver: "If this man is not of God he could do nothing." Three parlors so arraigned that you meet no friends nor strangers: everything confidential. 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In the name of humanity I ask you to assist me to take him where he can have proper attention for his wound.” “I have imperative orders, sir. Mount, gentlemen.” “Well to leave him to the dogs!” burst forth Foy in a sudden simmer of white fury as he turned in his saddle. “And you, you upstart rebel, Virginia Would long have been the easier for your gibbeting!” Their hoot beats grew fainter, then Were gone in blankness and echo, and Henry, feeling the young man’s form grow suddenly limp, laid him gently down upon the turf. ‘The baron had driven from Winches- ter that night with a burt in his gal- Jant old breast. When he settled back in his seat his hands trembled greatly, clasped atop his sword. ‘The huge chariot, drawn by four wild ponies that would go at any gait except trot together, swung swaying from its leathern springs, and the road seemed very long. “Are we almost there, Joe?” he ask- ed more than once, And the old negro riding behind him Would reply stoutly, “Almos’ dar, Mars’ ‘Torm; almos’ dar.” The fog, fold on fold, shut out the beauty of the way. Lower in the ‘Wooded valley the shadows lay very thick, like dead men strewn on a battle- field. Riding, he heard the leaves fall, like the illusions of youth, like bap- piness, like glory, like power. “Almost there, Joe?” “Almos’ dar, Mars’ Torm; almos’ dar.” Up the craggy way a flicker of light stabbed down through the drab-lace tree traceries, and the chariot, turning in to the clearing amid clamorous dogs, Woke the cloistral silence of Greenway Court. A negro came out, beat back the dogs and let down the step, and the old man descended, leaning on Joe’s arm, Joe brought my lord his supper of venison and bordeaux, standing behind his chair till his master was done. ‘This was not long tonight. My lord took up a book, but threw it down again. Then he lit his pipe and sat long silent till the flre domed black- ening. Joe came in, piled pine knots on it and went shuffling ont again. The hounds yawned about the hearth ‘or whimpered softly in their dreams, Crackling steps roused them, and they scrambled out to bay and sniff and yelp, when the negro clubbed them back. A heavy tread stumbled up the steps. An aged mastiff, curled under the old man’s chair, hunched shoulders, growi- ing, and the baron, sitting by the dead hearth, with the ashes fallen from his Pipe, turned his head. Henry stood on the threshold, carry- ing Armand in his arms. As his bearer stood, rocking, the young man stirred, opened his eyes wide on the baron and thrust down his legs. “My lord.” he eried gayly, but with weakness and husking breath, “I come early to—keep — my — appoint ment.” He took a step and lurched for- ward on to the floor. Lord Fairfax stood up like a blasted tree with two dead boughs left swing- ing, “Great heaven! ‘The lad! Has Foy killed him?" “Not yet,” Henry answered. “No fault of his, my lord.” ‘The baron shouted for his servants and for cloths, hot water and lily vine- gar. “He must have a leech,” he said. “I will ride myself for the doctor at Ashby's Gap,” Henry answered. “But I will dress the wound first.” With Joe's help skins were spread on one of the couches and Armand laid thereon, ‘Then, with a woodsman's knowledge of wounds, Henry drew his knife and cut away the clothing. “Zt is not mortal?” asked the old man anxiously, = “No. But ‘twas a foul lunge. ‘Think mot he was the poorest. swordsman, Never was such a skill seen in the Vir- ginias as he showed this night.” “Is it so?” “Sir, he held that rat's life on the point of his steel. I swear to yon he could have run him through a score IVDIVIDUAL HOTEL DiRECTORY (One address line $2.00 per year; including subscription to The Freeman, in advance.) HEADWAITERS, John Page, headwaiter, Central Hotel, Uniontown, Pa. 5.05 ©. W.. Dwyer, beadwaiter Commercial Club Minneapolis, Minn, 8 108 ©.H. Plummer, headwaiter Hotel Brune. wick, Uniontown, Pa 10°05 Rw Broder: Hesdwaiter Menger ‘Hotel, San Antonio, Texas, 3-08 HOTEL DIRECTORY ‘This column used exclusively for tne ad Aresses. of hotels restaurants’ lodging ac tis coustry: and intended ‘eons tag gebn sunt. mnded ‘as a guide traveling publlo=you business enfaieg 2 & ¢ Zanzibar—Blegant rooms, gas and ‘Theat, Al, Godgers, Teoprisen WHratt manne: ‘208 Independence avenue, Kansa: City, Mo. ret Reformer—First class tn al P oesy Noein street, icsinond Va eee Bolmes, manager. or umes an he would. They stopped the duel—soldiers from the fort—and that red devil of Dunmore’s attacked him when he had thrown his weapon by and was empty handed.” “Ah!” cried the baron. At length Henry stood up, “Iam off to the Gap now. I shall not return with the doctor, since I must go on to Williamsburg tomorrow, But for safe- ty’s sake I shall pray him speed.” A struggle showed in the baron’s face. No one had ever gone uncheered from his door, He kept open table at the Winchester courts, fed the poorer settlers with his own produce and would have filled the ragged hat of a begsar with guineas, One passionate ate he had—hatred against the en- emies of his king. All were alike to ‘him, high or low. ‘The times, growing ‘beyond him, had put forward patriots. But, all alike, he deemed them vipers ‘that bit the hand that fed them. As Henry approached the door my Jord was fidgeting in his chair. The hand was upon the latch when he could restrain himself no longer, “Joe,” he thundered, “fetch a stirrup cup! You may be a rebel, sir, but, blast-my whips and spurs, you shall drink before you go! 1 could wish you were not an enemy of the king.” “Not of the king,” said Henry, and smiled. “Not of the king, but of the king's rule.” A gleam of flerceness, of the uncom- promising principle of his life, shot from under the old man’s brows, “I hold with no disloyalty.” “I hold,” said Henry in a low voice, “with my friend Colonel Washington.” “I abet no treasons,” flamed the old man. Henry's eyes hid a sudden gleam of satirie humor, He stretched out the glass the negro had brought him and proffered it to his host. “I must decline,” he said, “to accept hospitality from any man on earth who has aught to say against the character of Colonel Washington.” The baron stood for a moment with his jaw dropped, then coughed. “God knows"—he said, his voice shaking like a child’s—“God knows I"— But he got no further. “My dear Lord Fairfax!” exclaimed Henry, and drank the glass at a draft. CHAPTER IX. N the gray wreathed dawn Lord Dunmore, at the head of his Virginia troops, marched off with fife and drum for Fort N the gray wreathed dawn Lord Dunmore, at the head of his Virginia troops, marched off with fife and drum for Fort Pitt, and the buff and searlet passed the King’s Arms, where Anne peered from the window to seq them off. In one of the searlet groups she distin- guished Francis Byrd. Drawing the curtains close under her chin, she put PHYSIOAL OULTURE FESTIVAL. 3,000 German Athletics to Hold Turn- fest at Indianapolis. ‘The North American Gymnastic Un- ton, the largest physical culture organi zation in the world, will hold its nation- ‘al festival at the Indiana State Fair grounds, Indianapolis, June 21st to 25th, ‘Teames ‘and whole societies, some in- cluding 400 people, will participate and ‘there will be events which will show the entire 8,000 in beautifal formations Every State in the Union will send contestants, and there will be tears from England, Germany, Holland and jItaly. There ‘will be a day pageant, ocluding many expensive floats and 8 torchlight procession will also take place. ‘The citizens of Indianapolis will ‘pend $25 000 in entertaining visitors. ‘One fare plus 25 cents for round trip on all railroads, tlekets good going June 20th-28rd and returning until 27th. ‘This sill be the great out-door event of the year, Tickets will be sold via Penney] vania lines, June 20th to 28rd, inclusive. For particulars apply to local ticket agente of Pennsylvania lines. Where The Freeman can be Found in New York City. ©. B. Smith, 38 8. Prince atreot. H Smith, a7 dnd- "47th etreet on st Brooklyn.” BL. Oarr. 251 W.Slst st. Lewi, 123 W. W.B. Wingless, 222 W. ith street ‘oth street J-Gary.siseyh ave. Patt Bel, 18. W. jeukins, iar We stron st street. T. Robertson, 126th e Williams, 217 W. "avenue iat street, Gwe Bomera, 54% peck News Stand, Broaaway. ch ave. and (0th st.’ National News Bureas W. Watkins, 439 W, _ 528 W. Sith streets ti street has "Gary. 17 Boden W. 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The claim of two sons of a former slave to fifty acres in the heart of the business district of Logansport, Ind, opens & prcspect of endless [tigation for the possession of land cccapied for many Years by business houses and rail roads, the present occupants of whict have always felt secure in thelr owner. ship. Through Sea'‘on ‘Turner, an attorney of Dallas, Texas, the olaim of 8. F Weathers and Samuel Weathers ha: been brought to the attention of the tax assessor of Cass county, whose ald { Sought to locate a deed upon which th validity of the claim rests. The deed Was not recorded, as far as the record: ‘thus far examined have shown. The Weathers claim an inheritance from thelr father, known as Henry Tal bert, Talbert having bought the prop. erty with his brother, Benjamin Talbert @ Negro slave. In the early 40's Ben jsmin Talbert fled from Yellow Springe Ky., to Logansport and secured employ: ment with a white man named Onristy. This was jast prior to the Dred Scot decision It is claimed that Talbert patched ny an agreement with his former owner which seonred his own and his brothe. Henry's freedom. The two brother then purchased for a few dollars a trac of fifty acres. On this land, the vlaintit alleges, now stands the Panhandk Passenger depot, freight house, yard: and shops, two big department stores, « bank, the Knights of Pythias Temple the Logansport and Wabash Valley Gas Company’s plant, many factories and scores of business houses, besides « Federal building tn course of constrac: tion, several churches and scores o! residences. 1s is claimed that Henry Talbert be came dissatisfied and left for the South and im 1858, was sold ag: 11 a8 9 slave t: Charles Weathers of Mosco couty, Tex Henry Talbert then took the name ot his owner, the name his sons and heirs now bear. Benjamin Talbert, they allege, shortly after his brother's departure, sold the fifty acres, giving a fall deed, althougr tne land was held in joint ownership The helrs of Henry Talbert Weather: fosist that the land was sold in its en ticety without the knowledge of the father, then a slave, and seek to estat: lish by means of the deeds exeonted by Benjamin Talbert, and held jointly by Henry and Benjamin Talbert that thetr claim is legal. PORTLAND, OREGON. ‘The Pastor's Aid Cinb of Bethel A. M. E church met at Mrs, Fred Thomas’ residence, where an enjoyable evening was spent in the worthy cause.—The palatial river steamers, Bailey Gatzert and T. J Potter, are to have colored stewards and walters this summer. If they prove @ success {t may pave the way for other opportunities—R. A. Logan, who was headwaiter at the Hotel Portland for a number of years and who has been employed by the Pall man Company for several months, re- signed from the companya few days ago—Pullman Porter Fatrehild, who resided in Chicago for years, had the misfortune to severely injure his back by a fall while putting up a berth on his ran between Ogden and Oakland — ‘The Northern Pacific railroad company will employ many additional waiters on their new trains this eummer out of Portland —The 0. R & N. company will also have dining car service be tween Colfax and spokane, Wash.— Mrs. Laura Lapsley has returned to Portland after an absence of several months at St. Louis and Chicago.--Mr. John Cheatham is now employed b) the Southern Pacific company cut of Portland —5. H. Williams, formerly of Seattle, was added to theO & &N roll of employes.——The many fried: of Dave Bruce are pleased that he was re placed on the Portland 8. F. run— Banj J. Goldman (colored) one of the owners of the Goldman Distilling com pany of Louleville and San Franclaco wae in Portland for a few days the past week —The Misses Mabel Murphy anc Edna Dancan gave a party to a number of thelr friends at Eagle's Hall on the 9th. An enjoyable evening was spent in the way of dancing, games and re freshments --Mesdames Pitts and Wil- (lamson entertained Mesdames Wicks, Benjamin and Ratherford with a lan- cheon this week --Mr. and Mrs, Cumby have returned to Portland to live. ‘The Freeman can be found at tie Capitol Pharmacy, 929 Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kans. M. D. Ferguson, Agent. ‘The Freeman can be found each week at John Cameron's barber hop, Minden, Lonisiana. HIGH NUTRITION. The Kind of Sugar That is Good for Person—Malta-Vita Carries ite ‘ier Mica Own Sweetening. Doyou know why you should eat Malta- Vita for breabfatt every morng? ‘Thera are a good many reasons why you should eat it threo tumes « day. ‘Malte-Vite has qualities not found in any ether food, and these are of Importance to 3ou ityou want tobe weil aud Lappy. You kiow (eahardtobe happy unless youure well. Malta Vite contains “he ghost possible de sree of nutritious ford aud demands. the leasy sossible digestive effort on the part of ‘the stomach. ifyour stomach is weak and your digestion oo? that wilt interest you, MattacVita is mace hive right. ‘To begin with, it is madetrom the very beat white wheat that grows, after this wheat fgoleaned and scoured, cooked through and through and mataredin fresh, pure air (there sno other kind of air in the’ Malta-Vite. fuc- tory) it is mixed with the fest malt extract wae was ever made, ‘And after the malted wheat ia rolled into lit- tHe Hakes, it is bated in Intonse hoat, euch flake becoming crlsp=the erispest, most bourishing oa in the world: You uuderstend,of course, that the thorough cooking and steauiog of the wheat gelatinizes its starch, and. tue malt extract, a powerfal Gigestive ‘agent “quiculy converts. this Into Maltose (malt sugar). Malt sugar is great food, and the weakest's ommch digests aud assiant” Intes it without effort ‘That iswhy Malte: Vita 38 £0 good for sick folks oF folks WhO have ‘Weak stomachs. One’ of the foremost educators in Ohio re- coutly suid: "kor teu years { wuilered almost everthing in the way Gfpain and misery and asuntlt for business from the worst form of Indigestion and constipation, “if, I would change my rogolar routine of daylife by tak: {nga vist, or buslasss oF pleasure trp. or by eating at @ strane table, would sufter Indo. Soribsiie agony from sick leadache, lasting sometimes two Or threedays. ‘here were bite Yory few weeks daring the ten years past: that |Tdid not ‘have an attack of sick headache. About a year ago my grocer called my atte: {i nto MALT Vita asa now breakfast food, Thad already tied several” other foods, with | Dat uetie relief. £ tried Malte-Vita and have eaten it almost every day slince~eometimes | three timesaday. I have tagen very little edicine.” Gnd ‘my," constipation io’ almost ‘wholly removed. “IT 1 have « ight attack of sick headache once in two months, I count ft frequent, 1 am constrained to give my dio, Malta-Vita ls eppetisingin the morning, at agamand night, "Ye putatho tingle of ew lif intoulugeish biood, baiide up bone and muscle, refreshes tue brain and nerves. ‘And Walta-Vita is 80 good ‘0 eat! One dish oft, witha little cream or frale, will tart the day just right for vou dis perfect food for childrenand grown folks. Malta Vita" o delicioas that it melts in th» outh, gocrisp 80 refreshing, #0 satiatying {is Woents now at all grocers, Same bign’ qual- ity, same big package as when sold for ibcents, Committee Named to Establish an Industrial School Here. At a meetiag at the Flanner Guild Monday night the industrial conditions of the race were discussed and a com: mittee Was appointed to work for the establishment of an industrial school here. 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TAYLOR, Howell, Mich. ‘Wien wilting pleas mitadion thts pavers ——— & NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED OOLORED NEWSPAPER a ae eee PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY At 309 Indiana Avenue, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, TR DIANAT ORIG) IEDIARAL SUBSCRIPTION RATES Any pref et Sta Cin weg yea, betags pulse eae eofhel Bin Beas FE ee ay ct eae obescrierach ae Oee Mews ragatie eras es ant ot ok now ocepets and liberal inducements be Greate ‘same, Send for our extraordinary eee AD”ERTISING RATES: oe rte ein Bef meron Sl pecentSperer cant poet sBvertitomont fazeriod on rt page Bpectad feo op sealer roca eat ual Shae “hcomn Soten fey Cat Hic wankrbae Mee Bel omni ee Yntered at the at Indi sober Saga Aaah oso All matter should be addressed to THE FREEMAN, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. GEORGE L. KNOX, Publisher. aiccseiy akan “THINKING RIGHT.” One of the most amusing incidents in the history of the colored press was the double summersault of the Bee of Wash- ington, D. C., which took place on May 13 under the above title. For some time two editors on or near the Atlantic coast have been seeing things. A gaunt spectre has been seen almost weekly from the points of Boston, Mass., and Washington, D.C. It came from the South, to whence It has as often returned, and had for its home a large school ground in that State which joins Isiah T. Montgomery on the east. A few others thought they caught a glimpse of the monster, but to these two editors it always stood out in a glare and fullness that could be nothing else than threatening. Here are the first three sentences of this remarkable “flip”: “It Is gratifying to know, and it is with pleasure that The Bee records a change of sentiment in Mr. Booker T Washington. He is now beginning to talk like a sensible man. He has great possibilities in the colored race.”” The last sentence here quoted is some- what like making a prophesy after its ful- filment. As for the other bit of this we would say that it is by no means certain that Mr. Weshington is undergoing any “‘change of sentiment,”’ for we believe that he is right from habit. There is nothing strange that in the vast amount of speak- Ing he has been called upon to do there have been sald things that the ill disposed could distort into something appearing un- wise or hurtful. This is all we have bsen able to discover amid all these abortive efforts of a few men to create a sensation. ‘The fact that very few have ever taken the ‘matter seriously is a pretty good answer as to what has been thought of it. As for Mr. Washington “now beginning to talk like a sensible man’ we have only to say that if The Bee Is just now finding that out it is indeed a long way behind th procession. From the manner In which The Bee ac- counts, for this feat it is evident that The Bee thinks it lit on its feet—but it didn’t. Improvement ciubs should be organized in every locality where an interest in such things can be awakened. The object of these clubs should be the discussion of Such things as are of interest to its mem- bers. There should be State meetings at least once a year at which those things of paramount concern should be treated. The efforts of such a body would be more effec: tive for good than the customary mass meeting’or political gathering, and certair:- ly a safer medium through which to oper- ate in the direction of the greatest good to all. ee The people of Connersville, Ind., regard- less of race, are engaged in raising funds for the erection of a monument in honor of the late Hon. Richard Bassett. Rev. Jullus F, Schwarz, pastor of the German Presby- terian church of that city, in speaking of Dr. Bassett, says: “He was a man of fame and distinction and a man that de- serves the respect not only of his race, but of every man that has a passion for souls regardless of race or natfonality.’” Mr. C. A, Baley of the same city will receive con- tributions for this purpose. A crime is committed by a Negro. They go in search for a Negro; they find one and hang him, for surely he must be the one sought. This has a decided advantage cover the court-method of procedure in that If they happen to get the wrong one, as frequently is the case, there still remains the necessity for hanging another one, Thus, two birds, and sometimes more, are killed with one stone. The open mouth of wonder is not the only gate to Paradise. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER, Send to The Freeman your name and address if you are willng to become one of the letter-writers in the Defense League. We want at once one hundred active, vig- orous writers who will write six letters 2 year to such persons as may be designated. We must organize; then we will be pre- pared to answer effectively any and all at- tacks made by giving. argument for argu- ment, There is little use in trying to help those who do not try to help themselves. Some can learn fonly from hard knocks so let them complain not when they get them. There is little need for wasting sympathy on account of what may happen to the rough, rowdy Negro so long as respectable, industrious and law-abiding ones are being denied the rights of American manhood. The theory of union labor is that the workers be so thoroughly organized that there will be no large unorganized body of capable men on which the unjust employer may draw. Until this condition does exist the demands of the few cannot be enforced except by violence. So long.as this method is employed as great a wrong will be in- flicted as the one complained of. ‘Those who work unceasingly by day and by night for the accomplishment of a sin- gle purpose seldom fail. This is the reason why the Southerners are constantly mak- ing inroads on the manhood rights of the colored man, and shows every evidence that they will not be satisfied unless they can reduce him to his former servitude. There are times when one ts not to be blamed for a failure to do a good and help- ful act provided it is accompanied by an expense one feels he is unable to bear. When this costs nothing there can be little or no excuse for failure to do it; therefore, when you answer our advertisers, please mention this paper. a ‘The “Songs of Our Fathers,"* by Mrs, Booker T. Washington in the Colored American Magazine for May should be read by all those who belleve that we should abandon everything characteristic of the race. She says “‘the music of the early Negro should be preserved for its pathos and power.”” The Freeman acknowledges receipt of invitations to the commencement exercises of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial In- stitute, May 21 to 25; Western University, Quindaro, Kansas, May 31 to June 8; Tug- gle Normal and Industrial Institute of Bir- mingham, Ala., May 21 and 24, Suppose it be true, as is often claimed, that those who do violence in times of strikes are but the paid hirelings and sym- pathizers of capitalism. Organized labor should not then complain of the presence of troops, for, if the above be true, only its enemies will be injured. * ‘A $500 ““ink bottle" for the vice-president is going it pretty steep. This sort of a news item does not look very well when placed by the side of the cyclone suffers of Oklahoma and the 70,000 underfed school children of New York. About the most interesting reading In- dianapolis could furnish the public would be to tell some of the inside deals made with our alleged leaders. No man can sell himself without being despised by those who buy him. The bad are always to be found and at tract attention while the good pass unno- ticed. Common sense does not expect to find all of any race good, therefore do not use the bad by which to judge all. It ts a weak position to assume that the United States troops stand ready to enforce unjust demands of employers. In the ab- sence of violence and bloodshed there can be no need for troops. Last week Indiana came forward with three cases of alleged “‘assault.” No colored men were involved and hence the law will be allowed to take its course. Well! If that wasn't a solar-plexus that President Roosevelt gave to the striker’s comtnittee then we don’t know what to call it. Civilization in the Philippines goes marching ov. ‘Three hundred more were killed last week. The Guardian clalms to have silenced Elbert Hubbard. Wonder if he has heard of Verily, I say unto you, the Negro’s mouth ie his: worst enemy. A MODERN ISAAC, | But the white world knows only its own world, and flatters itself that it knws be- sides the black world, but In that under world the blacks laugh at the baselessness of this belief of the whites and hold their conceit and ignorance in derision. This 1s what the oppression of the white South has brought upon itself. This Is the natural ‘effect of its caste brutalities, its cruel dis- tinctions and discriminations against a race on account of its color. Thé South Is doomed ever in these conditions to have ‘eyes which cannot see, and ears which ‘cannot hear what goes on beneath them in a world on which the foundations of their world must rest. And when out of this nether world there emerges into the upper world of the whites a denizen of the lower one, like Mr. Carroll, men like Gov. Heywood, Mayor Gibbs, Capt. Gonzales, and the heads of Southern banking houses will find themselves as helpless as poor blind Isaac when his son Jacob deceived him, They will not be able to distinguish the false from the true, elther in word or act. The hands will seem to them Esau’s, and the voice Jacob's. But the deception, the sorry trick, will succeed with them every time, just as it succeeded so many centuries ago with blind old father Isaac.— Archibald H. Grimee in New York Age NEGROES AND THE STRIKE. Dear Sir:—Asyour paper has a wide cir- culation, I feel that if you would republish and comment on the enclosed article that was published to-day in the Chicago Dally ‘News, it would have a good effect on all loyal colored citizens in the United States and thereby discourage those who have a tendency to come to Chicago or other places to fill union men’s positions during strikes, for they will eventually be used as tools and not protected by law as they should, Strike sympathizers can stand back in the crowds of spectators and hurl bricks and insults at the strike breakers—white or colored—who are attending strictly to busi- ness. But if the drivers thus attacked at tempted to protect themselves the chances are that the policemen would arrest them rather than the persons who were guilty of the disorder—unless, perhaps, the lives or heads of the policemen themselves were in danger, in which case the arrested law- breaker would be allowed by some justice to get off with a fine of $1, when It should have been a fine of $50 or $100 and from ten tothirty days in jail. The order to at- rest all violators of the law seems to have astring toit, Ifthe city officials had put their feet on the violence at the outset they ‘could have stamped it out. 1am persuaded that the colored strike breakers have been very unjustly treated. For instance, when the police searched the strike breakers for weapons they wouid fail fo disarm the union pickets. When the police came to the rescue of an attacked Negro they would generally succeed in arresting the colored man, but not his as- sailants. Students and citizens have been attacked for nothing else than because they were Negroes, despite the fact that they had acthing whatever to do with the strike, Willlam O'Day, a colored union team- ster, was attacked by Albert Enders, a union hanger-on. The colored man shot his assailant, fatally. The employers should see he Is given a jnst trial. ‘The other evening a colored laboring man was riding, home from his regnlar work on a 26th street car. When near Stewart avenue the conductor pointed out this man to two union pickets. They at once attempted to get at him and had not ths colored man been pr=pared for such at- tacks they might have done him great in jury before a policeman appeared Can any one blame the colored men for defending themselves? The Negroes have a better right to workhere than so many foreigners who are guilty of all manner of crimes. Worst of ail, many of the for- elgners are anarchists and plotters against ‘the country. The Negroes are free from any such charge as this. CHAS. H. Dyess. eS A ‘Hon. George L. Knox at Marion. The lecture, “What is the Matter With Sambo?” delivered by Hoa. George L, Knox, publisher of The Indianapolis Free- man, last night at the Fifth street church, was good and instructive and well received by an appreciative audience, as evidenced ‘by the hearty applause throughout his dis- course. He discussedthe negro from his landing in this country at Jamestown to the present time; his worth to the nation as asoldier, laborer and citizen; his capacity asa scholar and genlys, He spoke of Phyllis Wheatly, a littl slave girl, her ability as a poet; Benjamin Beneka and Fuller, as astronomer and: mathematician infearly days of slavery; Fred Douglass and the hero of today, Booker T. Wash- ington, and what he is doing for the race! the rapid stride of the negro financially; the millions of dollars worth of property they have accumulated in forty years. While the bad element is among us, like all other races, we are tobe measured by such characters as above mentioned. He was thoroughly interesting and apprecia- tive. While in the city, Hon. Knox was entertained at the home ofS. Dillard Artis, 920 S. Boot street. He left this morning for Hatford City.—The Marlon Leader, MACON. GA. The Acme Park had its opening on Sunday, April 30, with a concert from 4 to 6 p.m. bythe Acme brass band, The park is leased and controlled by Charles H, Douglas, with Ed. Ross as mansger. Everybody seemed to enjoy themseives. Steve Wright, the only colored gentleman in Georgia that runs an automobile repair shop, came out in his automobile. C. H. Douglas expects to put on his shows at the park on May 15th, Music will be at the park every Sunday.—Macon has at last got a first-class colored hotel with all the latest Improvements Mrs. Douglas and Pratt are the proprietors. HAYWOOD'S CARTOONS. ‘The Freeman dares to agitate, ‘The wrongs that men decree, And Haywood shows us how they rule ‘The Dear Land of the Free! ‘The Freeman gives the bulls a tip, As well as all the bears, And Garfield Haywood’s cartoon cuts, ‘Shows up their faults and airs. Oh how I wish the world could see, ‘The Freeman every week! To see how Haywood’s pictures teach, ‘The mighty to be meek. Of Garfield Haywood’s earthly toll (Let's own it now in time,) The world will some day miss him. for, - His goodness to mankind. —Srivester Russeu TAMPA FLA. Mrs. Josephine Crooms made a flying trip, last week, to Okela to be present at the marriage of her sister. George Haw- kins, one of Tampa's smart young men, left for New York City, where he goes every year. George is quite a favorite here, Mr. Mason, the leading colored tailor of St. Petersburg, Fla., was a visitor of the Little Savoy Sootal Club last week. Tampa is a vety unpleasant place in the summer. Mosquitoes are in droves. Kid Clark says that he much prefers the climate of Hawaiian and Philippine Islands. Tampa can boast of having more colored cigar makers than any other city in the Union. Cel. Joyce, the tallor, keeps very busy. Wilkie McKavin and son are going to leave for the big city next week. Dave Hubbard, the partner of Kid Clark, has resigned from the Little Savoy Social Club. There are too many local people out with hammers. Tampa is full of knockers. It is a place that will rake any good man cheap that stays here over three months, so good-bye, lamon my way, Dave. The mssk ball given by the Little Savoy Social Club, last week, was a swell affair The club is get- ting along nicely and sends regards to all friends. The Freeman is on sale at the club; go and subscribe for it. P. S. Don- aldson and his base ball tossers are here to do battle with all teams. Mrs. Edna Wat- kins and Mrs. Bush are both on the sick book. Mrs. H. Ferris anticipates a trip all over the East in the near future. Mrs. Mary Jones, one of Alabama's smart young women, who has been here all winter suf- fering with sore throat, is on the road to recovery and will soon return to her many friends In Montgomery. Mr. and Mrs. Buddle Hill of Mobile are the latest arrivals, ‘Henry Dallas is the proprietor of one of the cleanest little barber-shops in the city. ‘The Freeman is alwayson file there. Mrs. yoe Moralas Is making her home with Mrs. Laura Walthall, J. N. Clenton returned from Jacksonville last Sunday. Tampa is acoming city. ‘There are sixteen colored churches, seven public and private schools, four Masonic lodges, three Odd Fellow lodges, four woman orders, two undertak- ing establishments, a colored board of com- merce and labor with the following officers: W. E, Denham, president; Colonel W. C. Joyce, vice-president; E. A. Minns, seore- tary; 1. HN. Smith, treasurer. Also the Joyce real estate and collection agency, ono drug store, elght tailor shops, twenty grocery stores, four first class cafes, four cigar factories, three doctors, fourteen trained nurses, five barber-shops, two liv- ery stables, three saloons, two club houses and a few more enterprises including a well equipped hospital. COLUMBIA, TENN. The commencement exercises of the Macedonia public school will be held next Wednesday and Thursday nights at the St. Paul A. M,E. church, Prof. A. W. Tiltle gave a high class exhibition of moving pic- tures and illusions last Monday and Tues- day nights at St. Paul and the Mt, Lebanon Baptist churches. Andy Sanderson of Cin- cinnati, Oblo, has been visiting his parents. Prof. N. P. Greegs of Nashville was in the clty last week. The annual Thanksgiving services of the G. U. 0. F will be held at the Mt. Lebanon Baptist church, Sunday evening. The White Pair minstrels will open at the K. O. Hall May 27. Miss Georgia Foster, a popular young lady of this city, left last Thursday for Chicago, where she will be married to Mr. Orange Dunnington. A revival is in progress at the First Baptist church. Gabe Brown is much Improved. Rev. Davis of Cincin- nati preached a very impressive sermon at the Mt. Lebanon Baptist church. William Merrill, business manager of the Fisk Glee club, was in the city last week in the inter- est of the club, Miss D. Andre White and J. W. Brown attended the funeral of a rel ative in Pulaski last week. ALBANY. GA. Jacob Jackson is out after an illness of sometime. Mrs. H. V. King Is up again. The Albany publicschool will close its term next week. There are quite a number of persons who are expected to complete course and receive their diplomas. The ‘commencement exercises of Albany Nor- mal School will begin Sunday, May 21. ‘The baccaulaureate sermon will be deliver- ed by Rev. W. H. Holloway of Thomas- ville. The commencement address will be delivered Wednesday evening, May 24, bysProf. G.A. Towns of Atlanta Univer- sity The principals of both of these schoo's extend a cordial Invitation to the public to attend the exercises. The Geor- gia Chautauqua has closed and is now a thing of the past. Buy The Freemanevery week of W. H. Phipps if you want to keep up with the doings of the race. HAMILTON, 0. 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Its effects are quickest seen on the dark- est skins, but no matter what the shade may be Black No-More will in due time make any skin pure white. It is not a white wash to make the skin white for a few honrs and then leave it in worse condl- Mon than it was before. But its action is to break up the dark cells of pigment. Nature immediately rebuilds the cells, and in the chemical change that takes place the cells become white. After this change takes place several times the skin is white and remains white, Black-No-More is sent In plain wrapper to any address on receipt of $2.00, Posi- tively no goods sent C. 0. D. Agents [wanted everywhere. For testimontals and booklet address (with stamp) Dr. James A. Herlihy, Chillicothe, Ohio. Pe ey ee Have yon read the sdvertisement of the Nelson Mannfactaring Co. of Richmond, Ve" whlch 1s running In this paper? This is one of the dldeot and most rellable houses in the country making this class of preparations. Their Nelson's Straightine te recogni ed as aetandard preparation in all the leading drag storer throughout the country. In order to further intro- duce their goods, they are making « special offer in this fesue, with an as- sorted order for $100 worth of their goods, they give Free one of their Eleotro-Magnette Halr Brushes. Thous: ands of people who have used thi Grush 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 carefally: COLORED PEOPLE WANTED. We furnish good positions everywhere, such as Butlers, Porters, Coachman, Jani- tors, Housemen, Watchmen, Waiters, Ser- vants, Cooks, Railroad and Factory work. Write us, TIFFANY & SCHWAB, Employment Brokers, Indianapolis, Ind. Every Lady Read This. ‘Yearsago when I was a sufferer, an old nurse toldme of a wonderfal cure for Lencot= Thea, Displacement. Palnfal. Perirds, Uterine and" Ovarion, troubles, it-cnred mp in" one Se nerated AB oben aaa Twillsend it Free toevery suffering sister who writes tome. 1 have ‘nothin: toell. The i Terseof ‘woman helping woman. Taend it Bree “Address Mrs. A.B.” Badnat, ‘South Bend, Ind. PURE CHICLECHEWING GUM PEACHES AND CREAM NATIONAL PEPSIN, ‘AND ¢é THE CELEBRATED HE“ dougnttai, tasting, Finvors WE 3% MANUFACTURED BY THE a Buckeye Chewing Gum Co 109 Broadway, TOLEDO; 0. gy colored trade, ’Draggiste, Grocers, (PP onisetisaers and Restaurants HDDS es OKLAHOMA CITY, 0. T. DIRECTORY. For frstclass barber work, hot and cold baths ge to the Gem Barber Shop, J. J. Cotton proprietor, 0 West Grand streets tm Say! Dow't you know that the Creamery Cafe’ Is one of the best eating houses in the city? Why don't you give us a cal? Tt is the only place for the hungry to satisfy thelr Appetite. If you don't see whiat you want ett forit., Dinner 2) eents, from to 2 p,m. fe. Walker, proprictory0 W. California, 1 Hemomber the place, the Brook's Cafe and Conteetionery, the first In the city. isvers- thing served uptodate, ) W. Grand, “Beli phone 1011, J. rooks proprietor, Lr Listen! Is your nealth good? It not don't waste. your dine and mony sith "medal drugs bat write to Dr. C. Worthy, 803 Kast Seond street, Oklahoma City, Okla, tae gre itest Erb and Root Medicine Doctor upon the face of the Globe, A cure guaranteed, Wrtte for free Information, tim For your eroceriey go to the J, ®. Cage gro- gery Ca, Ad Baal Second street.” Indepen- Gent pone irs, Terms cash. tm “Your old clothes cleaned, pressed and re- palred at Hozers and Withite, 17 W. Callfore bla. Satisfaction guaranteed, tm Foryour hauling see Edmond Dugior, the baggaze man, comer Grand avenue ‘and Broadway. im I know you will be satisfied when you buy groceries from T. H. 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Rice, singing comedian Lawrence Kans, is doing fine business in Oshkosh, WIs. running a news stand and shining parlor. He is always glad to hear from all friends. Regards to Mahara's Minutes, "Hottest Coon in Dixie" company and the "X-Student Doctors." George Bryant and Ralph Nichlos write. Notes from Sunny South Show, the colored attraction with the Monarch Amusement Company.—We canceled Clifton, Attt., on account of high water and went to Nashville. Fair business but nothing like we have had. Everybody still making good. We did the top money show in Silver City, N.M. Kind to the profession. Notes of the Barkout Plantation Show.—Mrs. McDaniel had a great loss while changing cars at Dnirbin for Elikins, She lost a pocketbook containing $30, two diamond rings, other rings and gold eye-glasses. The company regrets it very much. Robert White has secured some new talent a sketch team and a comedian. All are good. The company is making good everywhere. They are changing plays every night and the only plantation that can do it. Mr. Nace McDaniel is cleaning up for "Dinah." Robert White sends regards to Laura Logan, his home talent, New Orleans. Notes from Baynard & Whitney's Famous Troubadours.—The company is doing a very lucrative business at present. The weather has been much warmer and the tent has been packed to its capacity. Nette Taylor, instrumentallist, Charles W. Williams, juggler, Montrose Douglas, trick bicyclist and Emma A. Baynard, soprano vitie with each other nightly for honors. Whitney & Wright, comedians keep their audiences convulsed with laughter all the time they are on the stage. William A. Baynard, Master Charles Taylor and DeRose come in for the lion's share of appause. So far the business and work of the company are very encouraging. After a very good season in vaudeville Ben Easley the singing comedian has been engaged by the great Frank Hatch Shows as stage manager and principal comedian for the new "Goontown After Dark" company, and has a season of twenty weeks booked solid. We have already made Washington, Pa., Uniontown and Duquesne this week, with New Kesington, New Castle, East Liverpool, Alphin, Mich., etc, to follow. This show is composed of the folling persons: Prof. Robert Bush, pianist; Charles and Kate Stafford, sketch artists; Ben Easley, Moody & James, comedians; Sadie Bell, vocalist, William Bradley, bassist; Myer Brown, tenor; Alice Brown coon shouter. We claim to be the best small colored show on the road and invite all performers to drop in and see us if we play their town. We are turning from four to six shows daily, under canvas. We have the goods and get the money. Regards to Henry Williams, of Slater & Williams and Mrs. Harvey Goodall. Write me Hen as per route of Hatch shows. We are singing nothing but the latest song hits. Le Roy Bland's California Letter.—Everything is running smoothly in the air of flowers and sunshine; everybody is working in their own way. Range, Smith THE FREEMAN POSTOFFICE. LADIES' LIST. Arcus, Miss Rosa Foster, Miss Leona D Garay, Miss Lillian 2 GENTLEMEN' LIST. Carroll, Billy L Francis, L R Brennan, Will Hann, Ben Jackson, Bob Icue d Mincet, Miss Alberta Moss, Miss Laura Stevens, Augustus Williams, John And Whitney's Famous Troubadour—N.J., N. V., May 22 to 29. Brown and Known (Singer and Cartoonist—Calmest Theater, South Chicago, week of May 22. Doodle Comedy 4, en route with Bob Mingham's Cracker Jack Co.; Julius Mingham; Jim White, Erb Robinson, Harvey Goodall-Boston, Mass., week of May 27. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER is laying off this week. The Military Quartet are resting before going east. W. Huntley Spencer has gone into business for himself. H. O. Henderson and J. Arnold Milton are in Petluma on a three days' visit. John H. Baltimore's Assembly barber shop is where all the beaux get their work done. Mr. Baltimore is from Chicago and wishes to be remembered by all his old acquaintances. Williams & Stevens played last week at the Novelty Theatre and are in Fresno this week. LeRoy Bland at Homan's Midway indefinitely. Will open at the Oberem for two weeks and will work two houses a night; the Oberom at 9:30 and the Midway at 12:30. The Lancaster Bros. Black Troubadours, a western company strictly, opened in Pernoll, Colo. in April. The roster of the company is as follows: Lancaster trio, A. Alexander, Clara Johnson, Charles Ross: William Miller, Gus Wilson, Tessie Lancaster, director of music and M. Welsh, the angel, Miss Leoma Jones quit the company and came home because the ghost refused to walk. Now they are all walking back. What fools ye mortals bs. E. Fry says to eastern comedians that he will be with them any moment. Sam King, the proprietor of the Needmore Club was indisposed a few days. The opening of William Baker's management of the Oberom Music Hall May 8 was greeted with a packed house. The show was excellent. George Baker, presided over the lights and each act was a dream of beauty. The professional headquarters conducted by Chas. Bentley. 203 Post street, within 15 minutes walk of all the theaters. Professionals coming to 'Frisco would do well to notify Mr. Bentley, as he can accommodate you nicely. Lonnie Hawkins won $1500 at the races at Petluma, Cal. May 10. Billy McCain ites from Edinburg Scotland.—Yours of April 15 duly received and it found me and the madam enjoying the best of health in the high ands. This is a most beautiful country. I am producing for a theatre company here and when the show went on the night April 1st. I had to make a speech before the curtain, something that never happened me but once before and that was at the Biffaloes' benefit, you remember at the Grand when Mayor Taggart presented me that buffalo ring. I met two colored performers, the Peoubleo Bros. One of them claims that he was the partner of Al. Anderson some years ago the other, a very clever lad is working with a German family of cyclists from Africa, that can't speak English. The country is getting full of colored professionals. They are getting closer and closer to Africa Charles W. Walker, an old partner of mine when I had "Swuanee River" is blind, but he is working and doing very well. I am interested in trying to have his sight restored. Charles Carlin, of Swansea, South Wales, sends regards to Sam Lucas. MUSICAL NOTES BY EDWARD BROWN Those who have grown up in an atmosphere of culture and refinement can find no enjoyment in that which is trivial, commonplace, vapid or vulgar. Taste is modeled by training, environment and nature, yet almost every one may acquire a certain degree of proficiency but as for really acquaintings ourselves with the best things in the world whether musical or otherwise, is a task which will demand our noblest thoughts and energy bent in the right direction indefinitely and will not come at the mere back of intellect or caprice. Human nature is so constructed that we can not know the things that we do love even as we can not love the things we do not know. It therefore behooves that the thing most essential is training. First of all, the perceptive faculties should be cultivated (that is the faculty of listening with true comprehension and enjoyment) and the taste trained in the right direction. These correctly trained it must follow that the highest pleasure attainable is within that soul. These words are eloquently said: "The man who has no music in his soup and is not moved by the concord of sweet musical sounds, is fit for treason, strategem and spoil." --- Under the fostering care of Miss Mary Butler, two delightful programs were rendered at the Corinthian Baptist church May Fair, April 27 and 28. The first night's participants were Miss Tayler Taylor, Mrs. J. T.V. Hill, G. W. Cable, Ezra Roberts and Edward Brown who acquitted themselves nicely. The second night Thaddeus Jones and other local talent made up a treat for pleasure-seekers in music and art. --- Fred Anderson, who as a gentleman and musician for eight or more years in this community, and at all times has beer, active in the musical world in helping to raise the standard of taste among the people for higher and better things musical, left Friday for Helena, Mont., where he will make his future home. While we regret the loss to the musical world of our city, we wish Mr. Anderson success. The monthly musical recital by the pu- plls of Edward Brown was given at Flanner Guild School of Music, Friday evening, May 19. The following program was presented: (a) "Contentment." } .Miss Annie Parks (b) "Merry Song." } Mrs. S. Glenn. (a) Etude—Devalny. (b.) Coming thro' the Rye. } Mrs. Ray Pittman. (a) "Be Merciful to Me." .Mrs. Ray Pittman. (a) "Home Longing" } Lula Hedgpear. (b) "Valse, Les Sylphis" } Lula Hedgpear. (a) Etude Op. 45 } .....Miss C. Hebbete. (b) Etude Op. 66 } .....Miss C. Katharline Harper. (a) "An Old Riddle" .Mme. Katharline Harper. (a) "Tarentelle" } Mrs. S. Harden. (b) "Iraumerle" } Mrs. S. Harden. (c) "Valse—Aresbesque" } NEW ALBANY IND Scribner High School will hold commencement exercises in auditorium of the new high school, June 2. It is expected that the address to the graduating class will be delivered by Prof. Roscoe Conkling Bruce, director of the academic department at Tuskegee Institute.—Rev. Charles Stewart, the press correspondent is announced for a lecture, May 24 at Second Baptist church.—Mrs. Della S. Vance is taking a course in shorthand and typewriting.—Dr. S. C. Alexander has given tangible evidence of a growing practice and professional thrift by purchasing an elegant horse and buggy and building for them a commodious barn, with a concrete driveway to street.—At Bethel's recent rally, Rev. D. M. W. Sparks raised $110. The church is to be extensively repaired.—It is reported that Rev. R. A. Fisher has been transferred from Jones' Chapel to Jefferson City, Mo. He has been visiting his family at York, Pa.—Messrs. Irvin and Calhoun are doing a thriving business as tailors and clothing renovators.—Mr. and Mrs. Henry T. Bain, of Louisville, are to make their home in this city.—Mr. and Mrs. George Hughes, of French Lick were the guests of Dr. and Mrs. E. R. Gaddle this week.—Get The Freeman at Kremer's. PETERSBURG VA. Mr. and Mrs. Josh Hill of New York are in the city visiting their relatives and many friends.—Waverly Harris and wife of Mt. Clair, N. J., who were called here on account of the death of his father, Thos. Harris, who died last Saturday, left on Monday for their home.—James Filippin was in Richmond, Va., Friday on business.—Henry Bell left on Tuesday for New York City.—Dr. R. E. Burton's beautiful new residence is nearing completion. Dr. Burton is an honor graduate of the Leonard Medical school of Raleigh, N. C., and was reared in the old "Cockade" city. In less than three years he has succeeded in building up a large practice with well appointed offices. He uses in his work up-to-date conveyances. Petersburg is justly proud of Dr. Burton.—Waverly M. Robinson, one of the old Petersburg boys, but now residing in Chicago, Ill., was here last week visiting his people and many friends. He left on Tuesday for the Windy City.—C. P. Royal's new and up-to-date ice cream parlor, the swellest and only first class one in the city, is now open. Everything refreshing. 108 South avenue.—Mrs. Mollie N. Jackson and little son Frankle of Brooklyn, N. Y., who arrived here last Tuesday with the remains of her husband, Frank J. Jackson, left Sunday morning for said city.—Black Patti and her troubadours gave the swellest entertainment here Monday, the 8th, that has been here this season. Among the fun-makers were John Rucker, Anthony Byrd, one of the old Petersburg boys. The singing was up-to-date, especially the barytone. Henry Krayton with his educated hoops was very attractive. A large crowd, both white and colored soon filled the Academy.—Read The Freeman which can be had every Saturday from E. C. Mabry, 108 South avenue, BEAUMONT TEXAS. On the 11th inst. death visited the home of R. C. Bennett and carried his beloved wife away. She leaves a mother, father and two children to mourn their loss. Mrs. Lula Bennett was a teacher in the South End school at the time of her death. The school closed in her honor on the 12th. Rev. M. E. Roberson officiated at the funeral.—Miss Helen Bright has just returned from New Orleans, La.—The Alamo Social Club was invited to a candy-pulling on the 10th.—The people of A. M. E. church have tore the old one down and began to build a new one.—Everybody is invited to attend service at the M. E. church every Sunday, Rev. C. C. Miningian pastor.—Mrs. Ford is a new reader.—The first plenic given by the people of Beaumont was given on the 8th at High Ireland.—The game of ball played here with New Orleans resulted in a victory for Beaumont 9 to 6.—Rev. M. E. Robinson is here from Orange, Texas.—Sam Younger was called here by the death of his cousin, Mrs. Lula B. Bendett.—John Hill of St, Louis is in the city. DAYTON, OHIO. A birthday anniversary in honor of her 37th birthday Mrs. Simon H. Grant very delightfully entertained a coterie of friends Tuesday evening, May 9th, at her hospital home, 99 Mead street. The house was tastefully decorated for the occasion with plants, cut flowers and Japanese lanterns here and there, adding much to the effectiveness of the color scene. Mrs. Grant was showered with best wishes and heartfelt congratulations of her guests, but more material recognition of the esteem in which she is held was shown her by the receipt of a number of handsome, useful and ornamental presents. The evening was enjoyably spent. A musical program added Free Offer of Woman's Remedy===Zoa-Phora The full sized 50c bottles delivered prepaid at our expense For the first time in the history of medicine Zoa *horn*, the sovereign remedy for women, is the one and those torturing painful afflictions peculiar to women. Being sent out to every woman who ask for it absolutely free and without price. 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(129 Zoa Fla. zoo, Mich, and you will receive in immediate reply a full sized 50c test bottle of Zoa Phora expense, with nothing whatever for you to—nothing to sign, no conditions of any kind. Zona Phora is sold in one dollar bottles and recommended by druggists everywhere. much to the pleasure. Luncheon was served and an equally pleasant social session followed. A large number of friends were present.—Mrs Rebecca Whitehead visited her sister, Mrs. Emma Johnson, at Lockland, Ohio. SELMA. ALA The schools of the city are preparing to close. A burial society has been organized here and is meeting with much success. The Masons and Odd Fellows will have a new home over the stores being erected by Messrs. Hudson and Isby. The local lodge of A. F. A. Masons are preparing to entertain the Grand Lodge next month. J. H. Goldsby has returned from Mobile, and is representing the new burial association. Several Selmaians were honored with positions by the International Sunday-school Convention, which met in Birmingham last week. ROCKFORD, ILL Bud Price is here from Chicago for a few days.—Mr. and Mrs. Everett Radford have returned from Chicago.—Miss Edith Price had an operation performed at St. Anthony hospital.—The Jolly Club of Belvidere and Rockford will hold their picnic at Washington Park on Sunday.—Mrs. Jessie Holland, Lula Lewis and Miss Skipper of Belvideer spent Sunday with Mrs. Troy and son Albert MOBILE. ALA. We have experienced some very warm weather for the past ten days.—Mr. E. L. Gibson, of Boston, Mass., is here with the Bienville boys. He spent the winter in New Orleans and was very much surprised at our quaint southern city and the progress that the southern boys are are making as European waiters—Base ball fever has spread its wings among the boys. They played three games last week, which was great credit to them. Next week the Bienvilles will cross bats with the Don't Worry base ball club. We wish the hotel boys success.—Charles Humphrey, who has been suffering with rheumatism, left last week for Hot Springs, Ark., for treatment. We hope that he will return much benefitted.—Monday night Mrs. Jennie Allen gave her annual dance and May-pole at Eureka Gardens, which was a great success both socially and financially. The colored people here opened a skating rink at Monroe park, which seems to take very well with the young people.—The colored volunteer fire department gave their annual parade and ball May 10th. They made a fine showing and were greeted with cheers by the whites along the route. Long live the volunteers. OKLAHOMA CITY; OKLA. The Freeman is represented by A. F. Frazier.—The First Baptist church is again on her feet. Their new pastor arrived and took charge of his work last Sunday. There is no reason why the church should not prosper.—The Opportunity Club is the leading club of the city. Mrs. L. H. Corrothers, president.—The baccalaureate sermon of the Donglass High School was preached by Rev. Light Sunday, May 23rd. The graduating exercises were held May 29th. We feels proud of Principal L. H. Brazelton for the success of the school. HAMILTON OHIO Mrs. Benjamin Churchman, Edward Churchman and Mrs. Hogan spent Sunday in Dayton, attending the Odd Fellows' sermon.—B. W. Arnett spent Sunday in the city.—Mr and Mrs Davilson spent Sunday afternoon in Middletown, O.—The K. of P.'s gave a supper at their hall in the Globe Opera House last week.—The Odd Fellows of the city will have their sermon preached Sunday. DALLAS, TEXAS The musical entertainments held at the C. M. E. church last week drew large crowds each evening. A neat sum was realized for the building fund.-Bud Holmes was in the city on business last week.-Burt Hendricks, the popular restaurant man, has ordered the Freeman for his three places.-The building fund of New Hope Baptist church is being largely contributed to by the city's local talent in a series of concerts that are being given.-W. W. Conton contemplates opening a general merchandise store corner Central and San Jacinto streets.-The celebration June 19th will be a grand affair PERFORMERS WANTED FOR BAY SHORE THEATRE. Buckroe Besch The most popular colored summer resort in the country on Cheesapeake Bay note, from Norfolk, Old point, Prebus, Hampton and Newport News Season opens June 1, close Oct. 1. State fun qualifications in first letter. Good proposition to right parties. Address E. C. BROWN, Prop. BAYNARD & WHITNEY'S ARKANSAS BAPTIST COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT. One Week Given to Graduation Occasion - Grandest Closing in the History of the College - Prominent Visitors Present. Beginning Friday, May 5th, the Arkansas Baptist College conducted exercises until May 11th On Sunday, May 7th, the annual sermon was conducted by Rev. A. N. MoEwen, D D., of Mobile, Ala. The music, which was above that usually rendered on such occasions, was under the supervision of Miss M. A. Booker, daughter of the president. The remainder of the week was spent in business meetings, viewing industrial exhibits, hearing literary programs and banquets given to the graduates. The chief feature was the annual commencement, there being three young men graduates. Promptly at 10 a.m. May 11th, Dr. Booker made room in the crowded chapel for a large number of distinguished Negroes as well as representative citizens. Prayer was offered and the beautiful chorus "Infamatus" was rendered excellently and it delighted the hearers. "Utilize Your Opportunities" was the theme of S. A. Gilmer; "Make Your Way" by Parris Vanpelt; "Development the Result of Work," Ceol G. Brown. Their delivery and thought was very good and made a deep impression on the large audience. "Thought" was the subject of Prof J. G. Ish, principal of Capital Hill High School of this city. His address proved [Picture of a man in a suit and bow tie]. PROF J. G. ISH, An Erudite Scholar and a Zealous Tutor to be the embodiment of some advice and instruction to the young men and students as well as his audience. He brought out many valuable things that will be helpful to them in life. The things he said, "The qualities, the power to think, to decide to act wisely, to consider and to respect the rights of others you will find to be the key to success in active life to which you are now called, and to which your honored president and his faithful colleagues are sending you forth with so much hope and pride." By thought Booker T. Washington worked out the plan of his world renowned manual training school and institution, nay veritable city which exists to the uplifting and blessing of his race, and to his undying fame and glory. Turning to the graduates he said, "we wish long years of successful work for God and humanity, and generations to come rise up and call those blessed whose love and labor founded, and continue to foster and maintain this noble institution, the Arkansas Baptist College. Hon. J. E. Bush, receiver of the U. S. Land office, was introduced. By virtue of his important position he holds, the political sagacity rank him with the leading men of the day. President Booker said Mr. Bush was one of his ardent supporters. His leadership and fitness for the place he holds is quite apparent to the people of Arkansas. Mr. Bush's speech was injected with humor and progress of the race. Intellectual attainment, industrial strength, owning cotton fields, buying property, educating your children, growing morally, declared Mr. Bush, are signs in our favor. He paid a splendid tribute to the college and its president. Dr E C. Morris, president of the National Baptist Convention, made a good speech, which elicited much applause. Prof. J. E, Knox of Brinkley, Ark, 'a'so made his usual characteristic speech which filled the house with erudition. In closing Dr. Booker said I want to WE DO Everything in Show Printing MAKING A SPECIALTY OF $3 Letter Heads, Hangers, Show Cards and all kinds of Black and Color work. Get Our Prices. We can save you —MONEY— Michigan Lithographing Co. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. The leading theatrical and street wig makers. All stage make up. Wigs rented day or week for all occasions. Send for catalogue. 210 Chicago Opera House, Chicago, Ill., F. M. 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THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. eee ; clarionet player also rendered a fine se- EPS lection. The performance and costumes SHEMADI GF. Ui nt, x were superb: The comedians, Skinner . Ak, lo 3 Re nigg he: Harris and Ray Trusty are fine. Sloan BEAS cs i Cres eg || fe Po Edwards sung and recited “He's My en ec (lig Pre 3 Father Just the Same.” a composition ee a ENF oy LE LOR FAD —[othisown, which was highiy crprect. Ree ee Wo ak °———____—_—__—|ted.._Jimmtte Harris, the hoop roller la ol ioe Ane 3 1oes, Versatility is shown by the fa'|Temarkably clever, Mr. and Mre, Owens EY i VES ollity with which they take on the far- pati Peat sromerat: forthe) etitice/ogen: : se PS VG lal in representation of coon well) ie een Caer ee dom 1t appears that this sandwiching 38 Kf = re | ees ne eH OS AD STGE NOTES, &e i) i Sym Whe make the act go big, since it relieves —_— ee | ( eA f, |the monotony and furthermore, some BY SYLVESTER AUSOELL. Se ji UNWeea such soting 1s expected of the colored re ae a APPAR esse gat Z Mi d Sea = |Performers Of course this Is due to ig Wee yy i ' Wg BA —_| peyschologioal law which has ectablish-| | Greeting the reapers as they come) [iE Sea NGiay UN eda mind of expectancy in andiences| ‘fom the drudgery of a season's toll to = 7 % @ Sept pae mainly composed of whites and whtoh|| joyously reoline at the seashore—Coney| ieee * Page of course has {ts foundation in onstom.| stand or Atlantic Olty—as luck will TE ‘These people are essentially musl-!neve it, elther for a livelihood or the ae ial eens clans, each one erally a star in some oy es ving at esse on the fnancial| Veena MONDAY EVENING. particular. “The Coonville Colored|J°Y © ‘ving at ease on the financial) acai BY T PETERSON, On Monday evening, May first, I was cordially invited To be on hand at elght p. m. ‘My answer was delighted. It was a great surprise to me; T had not the least conception Of being lured by the “Clever Sex” To attend a parlor reception. "Tevas then too late to be exoused ; I was compelled to keep my word. At eleven we were on our way To one-four-seven West Fitty-Third, We arrived and were cordially greeted By the host and hostess too; Really there was such a gathering ‘We soarcely could get through. The host, Mr. Williams, Appeared at his wit’s end, Ever on the alert and at the front, Looking after the gentlemen, While the hostess, Mme Williams, Deserves no small ovation For her well defined skill In delivering a reoltation, There were other artists who took part; One was the Mme Thompson. Another recited “Curfew Bells.” I think she was Mme. Johnson. A Uttle girl they call MoHugh Gave an excellent exhibition; Though only seven sang a few songs ‘That demanded recognition. Lost in the midst of decorations ‘Were some engaged in playing games Others loaning thelr ears to the musio, Eager to catch its beantifal strains, ‘This was really “charming evening.” Tl ne'er forget the day Iwas {nvited to attend the Williams's, On Monday, the first day of May. ‘New York City, May 5, 1905. THE DAYS QONE BY. (Dedicated to Actors by Sylvester Russell, How ewift the fleeting years hav assed | ‘The days gone by; That told us life is one sweet song; The days which memory prolong, ‘That never dle. How glad we are to dream and smile Of past events, Of functions that have been prepared For us by friends—the pains they've spared! ‘That time laments. How ead to think of those who've gone Since days gone by; Reminding us that if we stay That we must go as well as they— And wonder why. The days’ gone by—the days’ gone by We loved so dear— Will still go bye when we are gone, Still leaving friends all left forlorn, To Huger here. PENCILINGS, By W. Milton Lewis, Indianapolis, Ind, ‘The combination known as Mallory Brothers, Brooks and Halliday showed at the Grand Opera House this city, the week of May 8th. It may not be gener- ally known that this group of talented people {s composed of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mallory and Mr. and Mrs. Ea. Mallory. Gracle Halliday is the wife of Frank and Mazle Brooks the wife of Ed. Mallory. They are a part of the company of players whose headiiner ts “The Girl with the Auburn Hair,” and which is farther characterized by being of the Orphenm Clroult. ‘That they are an appreciable part is apparent by the prominent position assigned them on the program, the warmth in which they are redelved by the audience and the resp ot shown them by mana ger and official of the opera house. ‘The Mallory Bros. & Co. do som very high class work along musica ines, Versatility isshown by the fa" oility with which they take on the far- clal in representation of coon ewell- dom 1t appears that thls sandwiching in of & dash of Negro comedy helps to make the act go big, since it relieves the monotony and furthermore, some such acting is expected of the colored performers Of course this Is due to psyschological law which has establish- eda mind of expectancy in andiences mainly composed o* whites and which of course has fis foundation in onstom. ‘These people are essentially musi- clans, each one easily a star in some particular. “The Coonville Colored Band” was their first selection, Gracle Halliday at the piano, the others with hand bells. The quartet of eaxaphones discoursed some soft, melliflaons muste, and quite agreeable with the title “Lauzhing Waters.” This was follow- ed by @ selection on the chimes, harp and violin by the Mallory Bros , Brooks and Halliday respectively. The audl- ence showed its appreciation of the presentation which must be construed a recognition of the talent displayed. “Alexander” by Frank and Gracie wae the plece de-resistance Strictly @ coon song where Halliday is abont as good as they get to be. The imitation of a col- ored band was an excellent take off on some of the efforts of colored organiza- tions undaly jabilant. Every member was a leader and who dld not forget it. Hpynotizing a chicken with musto was laughable and took with the audience. 'h Tie Tied it yee Se ees hes he i N\ 7 NE ms my! |W MALLORY BROS) tis hardly worth while specializing; all the Matlorys do 1s well done, The clty press comment was only praise in thelr behalf. Their stage {s particularly beantifal and pleasing. There are the magnificent chimes, superb harp, won- dezfal saxophones and other brass ga- lore, also violin and 8 plano Thelr stage presence is fine. Mr. Frank Mallory sounds a hopefal note as {t concerns colored performers He says his company was well received in the west in thelr tour to and from California: They followed very excell ent people and feel {t # compliment that they gave satisfaction. It will be under: stood that the Mallory Company is witt a show of which ail others are white performers. ‘The company has flitter ing offers to go to Karope next season which it is eeriously considering, The} will rest through the months of Jul} and August, ‘The Mallorys are pleasantly sltuated Ina lovely new home in Jacksonville Ti When on their tours it is left ir charge of Mr. Clay Marshall, « colored gentleman who takes great pride in caring foz the honse and gar- dens surrounding{t. When they are at home they are indeed at home, leading an ideal existence of comfort, ease and notleast have a warm place in the hearts of the oltizens. Brilliant eoanes of festivities are seen there and no so- journer of respect oan leave without participating in their bounty. I have enjoyed the hospitality of their home. ‘These people respond to the demands of the ohurch and in every way contribute tothe uplift of the community, They are performers of merit greatly apprecl- ated at home and abroad, Notes from Fred Lewis’ Georgia Pian- tation.—Fred Lewis was sick all last week at Lebanon, Ky. and Richmond, Ky. under the care of the doctor. Beecham & Stafford are making them how! and ery with “Gabby” and “Noth. ing Buta Habit” Madam E:ste Lewis is scoring applause atter applause with “Every Little Bit Helps.” Prof Frank Crosby’s musicians are making white people wonder, as his overtures are phenominal. Nancy Alexander, Suse Cooksey, Grace Williams and Laura Alexander are receiving encore after encore, Notes from the Owens Colored Must. caland Darmatio Company.—We Iaid off April 26and went to Thief River Falle, Minn. to visit come members of Mahara Minstrel Company and had s very enjoyable time. We made the ac quaintance of Mr. Mahara and others o the company, and we must say tha! they are the nicest people that we have had the pleasure of meeting for some time. Atthe request of Mre, Uwen: ‘Mr. MeQuity played “Rock of Ages’ as a baritone solo. Mr. Leeoh, the clarionet player also rendered a fice se- lection. The performance and costumes were superb: The comedians, Skinner Harris and Ray Trasty are fine. Sloan Edwards sung and recited “He's My Father Just the Same,” » composition of his own, which was highly appreci- ated. Jimmie Harris, the hoop roller 1a remarkably clever, Mr. and Mre, Owens send best regards to the entire com: pany. NEW IDEAS AND STAGE NOTES; ees | Greeting the reapers as they come from the drudgery of a season’s toll to joyously recline at the seashore—Coney Island or Atlantle Olty—as luck will haye it, elther for a livelihood or the joy of living at exse on the financial harvests of what they have reaped, the | distinguished element of the profession which has so successfully plowed through the garden of fate, we now welcome back again, back to the haunts of Greater New York. But, through tho dismal duak of the valley where the barnstormers grope, we oan faintly se the august presence of a shining star lke diamond whose sparkle glitters in the doom of darkness. The affect is real Because the affect is real we look with pride and happy encouragement, for a new and unknown genius of the present generation to soon loom up, There {s surely a dark horee in the new school among us somewhere and to find him we must. We must soon have at least one solitary installation, John Larkins, we believe, 1s the coming man of the latest delogation of fulfledged comedy stars. Male or female, we must relegate some more and of the very youngest school, The fature must be sown with good need and the harvest must be rich and fraitfal. eee Al. Anderson’s reputation takes the cake, eee Alex. Rogers is moving up toward the front rank of song writers. Jesse Shipp—of the “trust”—has started out also. ‘Fare—Thee on Ma Way, Jes Gone” is Jesse’s latest. eee Now that Mudam Cordelia McClain has arrived in Europe on schedule time her hubby will have to walk # chalk line or else she'll trot him home in a hurry. How the tide does turn. It beats all. ; eee | 3. Hamilton Goines of Anderson and Goines has had a crying spell lately. My recent joke on the two famous com- Jedians (Clarence Powell ahd Albert An- derson) April 8th made Mr. Gotnes |think he was an outcast, put he’s not. Als job is still secure and as sweet as an ice cream brick fresh from the re- frigerator. Everybody knows that | Powell and Anderson will never double | ap ae vaudeville managers—are too poor at present to pay them one thousand |doilars per week. So the team will [still remain ‘Anderson and Goines ” | This thick slice of Anderson's reputa- ,| tion, which Goines wets free of charge, '|should be quite suffi sient recompense || for any actor even not as good looking. ]98 Goines. I saw his letter-head. 1 |] iadge from that. ees So it will be the Palm Garden of Grand Central Palace and not Madison Square Garden, where the National | Negro Business League will convene in ‘New York City, August 16,17 18, This | Will be an excellent chance for the At- tacks and Gotham music companies; let me remind them to exhibit side by side, They should each have a plano ‘and each play one of thelr own selec- tions alternately, without any singing, st times when there would be nothing else to hinder. ‘Their booths ehould be Aecorated with nothing but songs and pictures of colored composers and sign- ers. It should be a regular professional affair with congs for sale. It would even be nice to have actress salesladies, but the men wonld crowd them out As there will be no white music com- panies in the exhibit Cole and Johnson would probably have to set upa little | tes and coffee stand next door under a bamboo tree. Bat that’s not all- Chi- ago must be represented. Billy Win- dom could sell “Every Heart Must Have Its Pain” in the peanut gallery next to ‘the rook: tlewts thak? ‘The Famous Texas Sexte.te, better known as the Royal orchestra gave a grand ball at the pleasure grounds be- tween Denison, Tex. and Woodlake. The orchestra is composed of artists of ability and they are playing a olroult of Elks’ Clubs in the south. Tack Wilson, manager, Wood Wilson, Ernest and Marshall Royal and Hi Jerry Barnes arethe members, Mr. Barnes makes a deolded hit singing “If I Could Send This Letter ©.0.D” Ine short time they will return north. - Misses Emma Russell and Nettie Bar- net, with Terry’s U. T. ©. Company send regards to Ollte and Tillie Shelton. All persons in Latta, 8. ©, shoul call on. HE. Evane ‘nd secure « copy of the Freeman, for sale by him each ‘week. 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The Richmond Planet is the first race| of birth, journal to secure a Mergenthaler linio- —— type machine. It aleo has a Century| Dr. J. W. Bowen, editor of No. 1 two-revolntion press, The cost| Voice of the Negro,” and profes was $7 000. ec eee | Sree eee J.P. Morgan contributed $500 to the Ufting of the $10,000 debt from the col- ored branch of the Y. M. ©. A. of New ‘York. A mass meeting was held May 7, and Booker T, Washington made the address, In Washington, D.C., opening Sept. 18, will be held what is known as the Donglass Memorial Exposition. The Jobjeot is to show the genius and prog. res of the colored race in industry, Uteratare and art in the United States, The work on the main building of the industrial school, which the Latheran Syndocate Conference of North Ameri. ca, with headquarters at St. Lonts, has provided at Greensboro, N. O. began May 1. 1t will be ready for the begin- ning of the fall term, The W. A. Pledger Memorial Assocl- ations making aneffort to erect a monument at Aulanta, Ga. In honor of the late W. A. Pledger. The officers of the organization are as follows: J. W ‘Turner, Greencboro, president; M. B Morton, Athens, treasurer; James P. Davis, Athens, secretary. _ A business men’s asscolation on the joint etock plan has been organized at Pueblo, Colo., to start a Rrocery. At the first meeting $2000 of the $3,000 worth of stook was taken. W. A. Gatewood is president; Rev. Bray, vice president; Charles Greenway, secretary. The as sociation meets twice each month. OPINION OF THE PRESS Booker Washington sald in 9 speech 1a New York the other day that be was Proud of the Negro race and that he would rather bea negro than a Japs- nese, a Chinaman or even an English- man. Mr. Washington is not only a Negro, but an Amerivan, witha proper ‘appreciation of his privileges—The Ia- dianapolis Morning Star. No title or rank can make you great, ‘You are agreat man in proportion to your greatness of heartand mind, He who has great love, great faith and great conrage is agreat man.—The Torchlight, Danville. Ky, eee Let us spend time in doing the right thing. Aud we asa people must edu: joate within oniselves @ better feeling for gocd people, be they white or black We mary times make a mistake by jadging the whites as our worst ene: intes If we will jast think a little and not be too qnick, we will learn thet many times we are our own worst ene- mies Much time is needed that we will ‘use for the good of the uplifting of the masses of the colored ‘people of this country. God fearing families must live that work of the righteous be felt for the elevation of the people. Bright- er minds of work must go forward and make interest in the lives of the people ‘who can be made better for life’s duty. Onr people want advice trom men and ‘women who are good, who will work for better conditions of ‘thelr communities Above all, let advisers be tho-e whose lives are clean, whote work 1s above selfishness —The City Times, Galveston ex, It is quite true that we need people who teach goodness by example, Theory without practice {sa failure. There is no place for the ‘do asI eay, not as I do” individual in the straggle for im- provement. MINEOLA TEXAS. Rev. Onlbreath, ex-pastor of the M E church, died recently. He leaves a wife and two danghters.—The little child of Mrs. Dallas Walton is very siok—The Misses Louisaand Arie Brooks were guests of Henry Anderson May 1st—The Mineola Oll Company has bored over 1,500 teet and found no oll yet —The box factory has everything the people need in their business.—In about thirty days the new depot will be finished.~ Dick Collins is farming this year.—Joe London has purchased o bandsome oregan—Mrs, Johanathan ‘Thomas died May 7th. Copies of The Freeman can be found at 1230 Wylie Ave, Pittsburg, Pa. There is a little town in the state of ‘Washington calied Home, about twenty miles from Tacoma, where there 1s no color line. There are several hundred inhabitants who lve in harmony with- ont jails and courts. Each person is al- loted two acres of ground, No discrimi. nation is made on account of race, color, uationality, religion or other accidents of birth, Dr. J. W. Bowen, editor of “The Volce of the Negro,” and professor o! Aistorleal theolcgy in the Gammor Theological Seminary at Atlanta, Ga, lectured at the First M. E. church, (white) at Topeks, Kans , May 12, sub ject, “What the Nation and Charot ‘HaveDone for the Negro.” The pro ‘ceeds were for the benefit of the Asbury M. E. church, (colored), North Topeka ‘The annual report of the auditor o: Public accounts of Virginia, endin; Sept. 30, 1904, shows that the colore People increased the value of thel Property {none year $1,054,626. Th vate of thelr property both persona Aud real is now $19,554,884; the yea Preceding $18,500,258, The eame repor shows that the volored people of Rich mond tnoressed thelr property $44,009 The present value is $1,818,638; th Year preceding $1 274 629, —, or SB Negroes of New York and adjoining states have organized the Nationa Colored Voters’ League, which is sor! of annex to the republican party, work- ing independently, but always in th: interest of republicanism. The leader: {ntend to hold a national convention of colored voters and to haye @ thorough organization, including distriot, county and state associations. The delegates will be chosen from the several state or- ganizations, two from each congresston- al district, and there will also be the regular delegates at large, This 1s said to be the first definite movement of the kind undertaken and those who are be- hid it say that they have every pros- pect of makitg it a success. EDUCATIONAL NOTES, ‘The A, and M College, Normal, Als, on May ist celebrated in the most ft- ting manner ite 30cn anniversary. The inetitution was organized and has been conducted for all these years by Pres ident W. H Couneill. It has had mar. velous growth. Under his manage. ment it has grown from nineteen pupils toits present large uttendance repre |senting every Southern State. with the Good patronage north of the Ohio river, Africa and the felands of the sea, It has 200 acres of land, more than twenty buildings, some beautifol and hand- some, three distinct literary schools, about twenty industrial departments. From its vartoas departments it has Sent ont a thousand graduates who are to be seen in nearly every walk of life. COMMENCEMENT, The approaching commencement ex- erclses, May 25 to May 30. incinstve, Promice to be very interesting. Dr, C. ‘M. B. Mason of Cincinnati, O., Rev. H. H. Procter, Bishop H. M. Turner and Mrs A. W. Hunton of Atlanta, Ga., Rey. James Brown of Anniston, Als., Rey. Earnest Brooks of Huntsville, Ala., and many others are expeoted to partic!- pate in the commencoment exersisee. ‘There will be from all departments one hundred and forty-five graduates. PROGRAM Sunday, May 28, 8:00 9 m. (anntver. sary of Y. M. O. A.) address by Sev. R. E Brooks of Huntsville Ala.; 11:00 sm, baccalaureate sermon, Rev. H, H. Proctor of Atlanta, Ga ; 8:00 p. m.. (Sunday-school anniversary) address by Mrs A. D. Hunton of Atlanta, Ga, 8:00 p. m. (anniversary of religions ao oteties) address by Rev. James Brown of Anniston, Ala, Monday, May 29—9:00 a. m. to 12 m. (industrial graduating exercises); 3:0( p.m, people's meeting; 8:00 p. m, (lit erary graduating exercises of Norma’ department) address by Rev. M. 0. B. ‘Mason of Cincinnati, 0. ‘Tuesday. May 30—10:008 m—Alum. ni meeting; 6:00 p. m., President’s re ception. You are cordially invited to atten¢ the above exercises, W. H. Councrut, President. ‘To Freeman Subscribers, Always give former actrees tn case removal where paper Secs One place to ietn ged A RESPECTED MEMBER crane Napoleon Johneon sends the follow- ing {rom Richards and Pringle’s Min strels.—It 1s with the deepest regret, and I volce the sentiments of the entire company, as we note the death of our beloved friend and professional brother, William Goode. He had only been awsy from the company a week and to hear of his death, was quite a shock to all of U8. Too much can not be sald in praise of him, for from my personal knowledge and what I hear of him, he has always proven to be a gentleman in every respect. He always had a kind word and helping hand for every one, and had many friends. One of his foremost characteristics was, if he thonght he had marred your feelings in any Wey in the least, he would come to you with a look on his face which seemed to eay, “Forgive me, I meant no harm.” Musto was his favorite, and having an extra fiae bass voice and be ing young and ambitions, a bright fa- ture was instore for him and to pay the debt we all some day must pay, was sad Indeed. Although he has gone to 8 land of peace and rest, I trust you will never forget him, and as our lives are in the hands of the Maker, all that is Aeft for us to say 1s, ‘"hy will be done.” To the mother, thongh you have lost Son, We too have lost a friend, and we sympathize with you in the ead hours ofyour bereavement, Lat us hope it is for the best and some day we wil) all moet where there is no parting but ever- lasting joy. It is the request of the en- tire company that these few words be sent to the mother, Mrs. Carolina Goode and also to our official organ, The Free- man’ Daring our engagement at Saginaw May 7. as we had no parade, the entire company boarded a trolley and went to Bridgeport, the home of our manager, Mr. Rosco, where an excellent dianer was served us. We hada grand time, John W. Cooper, John Walker and Les- ter LeDanfels closed in Saginaw and Charlte Soott, trap drummer. Renand, tuba and donble bass player joined at Vassar, Mich. and is quite an addition tothe company. Ifthe rest of our en- gagement here is as snocesseul as tt has been, we will make @ bigger hit than we did while touring the states, as the show is a screamer from start to finteh, Tafeckar i Live AGeNTs ashor (| Seep CAN BARK fou wie sec, | ME >20-00 Per Week wnuurep [700 Str Bown fas | ae joan Introducing Eee earis seach cease ROSKER WASHE! IY Te AABOR SAVING | Deal aneae j MACHINE i “=P 7 i ~ >? 8d | ARS < DAs a=” | CN dae MN ee <e Sel | 2 aka | RSP Oy] | SA ge CNS) CS AN LV ie PC. ° ESOT oyti) Sige rh ees RES |e Ene ee Agents Wanted, $20 a Week THEN, gaat ARAB? Fee HISTORY OF THE NEGRO RACE--ly 2. 4 oA NEON rucnAN Pune The latest aud most intoresting story vet published oa ts Negro problem pletares the oon gf's beitiant young Southern indy who sapous a: the Nesters ebtse seer ene cree southern sentiment and shows how this problem ean to versied, bY Wuisy wd Brey ea Hien, te NQePO Past, proved und future is wivioly preseatedyinterseonan etek en ree Hetion, Jere and marriage, Nomue favor torubjects trenton ser & Tip ee Cee ae SS mits Greased WT Heian yt (TERPRY of, Erojulicnd Nowopupers ihe Buccs cP 2iate ments Created by Negro Votes in the South; Tabor. Uvions and Oolor Line; The Kind of Edn- gation the Negro Neads; Nouthern Clantatioas te the Gawhe of Neeeeae ‘Negroes in the Courts: John Temple wraves, Vardaman and Tillman answered successfully, PRICE $100. postpaid. ADDRESS” EA, JOHNSON, Raleigh NG The Burial League of the United States WITH CAPITAL STOCK OF $100,000 AVill give you absolute guarantee of a Hundred Dollar Funeral by draft attachment an absolute fixed payment per year. No more no less. The guarantee of freedom of lability by an example capital stock of $100,000. The cash in case you quit paying after five (5) years, instead of a sllp of paper individual, SHELTON & WILLIS, Gen’l Agents, 418-420 Indiana Avenue, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. AGENTS WANTED sae Aw =—s a a i = Fai Ly E ea an 1/7 a met f 4 z Ay as. ww. a Fd ss iy 0 en cna & ; mee: Pp oe WE a FON oe er ry eo N FS Gg 8 cs oo Maat fet ty a EB ee oe Kee ap AO. Mg oS. SS GEN eae as port Lene Ze cS ar ae oe Snes ve a Upp foe Cntr ee) EveR Seca Ae Ba Al | ez epee ly cee EA Tedeeeeee eis LA\UN Pe doleryae terri ey ye re. Di: a NN “A \ all women. at sy ese Diamond: 2) CANNY A) Zems: So tan sats boos es Es PX aN & SSntlatng ry desire fer ari ecomes doubly z ENS ie is te tei di 1 ze QA a iy Meher as. oN iano cs aeat her and ae i = A\\\ th onds—-wi eno cnn on , in nec aid ben —S i e world. eater ccesity are her pa ly i | Write fo nit for Catalonnes ompt ee one Yy We Hf SEN Caan tae borin any part of Gi 5 WN \ ane ee ete: of Yip AN \\ ee wet GAS AN, Re Loftis Sees Ap iin VAN era ee tia ace Wii i WN ned Sac ho PN N Vetere te i fsdemtean Ml Ss ee oe Our Snes or Credit Off oeneat pecan erm ieee vena! Ba a W Gaurante Afr ise 1 Br year Diamond. aca arantee aes Write ith ech, Diamond, eet fort sds ae ‘ania at Once izes eee iad ik age by orsrat amon ear oe ‘aren ya a MON ee cee re BI IS Mpc svete iat PP EN storie errs BB pticians. ee eens rr, SORGC: ca ne WONDERFUL GROWTH OF HAIR, “1 had typhoid fever and my hatr all eame’ “out, I used three bottles of Ford’ Original” “Oxontzed Ox Marrow, and now my balr is” “nine, Inches long and very thiek and nice” “and straight. Most every one seeing how” “good the Ozonized Ox Marrow done my" “hair, they toareanxlous forit, My hairis’ “an example to every one.” “Yours respectfully,” “LUA BYE,” “31938, Matlack St,, West Chester, Pa.”* March: 90, 1905. Ford’s Original Ozonized Ox Marrow has many other good qualities too, See thelr ad- vertisement In this paper, Price only she a dottle at druggists or dealers, or send as fifty cents and we will mail you a bottle postpaid, Address Ozonized Ox Marrow Co,,75 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, CAIRO, ILL. Mrs Owens, in Twenty-third street, died May 6th, Faneral was held from the A.M EB church the following Sun- day.—The Roosevelt clnb ran an ex: enrsion to Paducah Monday.—Henry Brysnt, an old and highly respected citizen, died May 6th in fall triamph of faith. His foneral was held from the A. M. E. charoh of which he was a member —Quaite a numbe: went to ‘Mounds to attend the K. of P.’s Thanks- giving sermon last Sunday.—The Free- man can: be found at 1100 Washington avenue every Saturday. MORGANTOWN, W. vA. Mrs, Helen Crable, who ts recelving treatment at the Hom ce »pathio hospital, {g not much improved.—The District Conference was held in Huntington, W Va, this week. J. H. Lewis repre: ent: ed the A. M. E. church of this oity — The third quarterly meeting will be held tn the A. M. EB. church Sunday, June ith. Rev. J. W. Jeffries, P. E,, ‘will be present.—The Ladies’ Sewing Circle will meet in Hunt’s hall on Tues- day night. Refreshments will be served for the occassion. 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It not only straightens the Hair, but by nourish- Enclose $1.00 and this Coupon, and we | ing the roots, causes it to grow long and Tieautifal eusigudesscnove mew dandruff, cures irritating, itching scalp diseases, keeps the Hair soft and 2 Boxes Nelson's Straightine, 50 | pliable, and makes it easy to comb. Straightine is guaranteed to be per- Box Nolson’s Scalp and Hair Cleaner, 25 | fectly harmless. Straightine is used and endorsed by the best people in 1 Cake Nelson's Complexion Soap, 25 every State in the Union. As a Hair Dressing it is superior to castor oil 1 Electro-Magnetic Hale Brush, $2.00 and bergamont, as it does not make the Hair sticky or kammy. Price, 25 cents a can at all drugstores, or sent by mail to any address on receipt of Guarantee—If goods are not perfectly | 30c, in stamps or silver. For testimonials and full information, address satisfactory, return at our expense and - get Jour money back. NELSON MANUFACTURING CO., Richmond, Va. VAR fa S E C R E T : Di 2 Whe 11 be ple 5 al need Ub ith & way of dealing with you, roma, Sate and Beasoua j always, 4 ‘We make loans on FURNITURE, ORGANS AND { PEBSONAL PROPERTY of ail kings without remov™ | ® Our rates are positively the lowest in the city and J | paymenta within reach of all, 42500 loan, payment are only 60c per week, This pays in full in fifty weeks. rq Other amozats in, aime proportion, “Payments San Eo y } made monthly if desired. We elso loan on WATOHES Pees and DIAMONDS, All business strictly private, court. NCP sous treatment to all, It cost nothing to investigate, CENTRAL LOAN GO, Second Bloor, Room 208 State Life Building, Old Phone 818 ae (Formerly Stevenscn Bldg.) =" ens Front Room. (15 E. Washimgton Stree! ) New Phons.... 4270 Any Price for ‘HE presumption is that velvet ent needs, and to insure their sure selling prices have been placed so low you can afford to buy on the possibility of some future want. These are examples : $2.00 tan silk velvet...........a5¢ $3.00 all-silk fancy silk panne vel- RAE ise Mites: tec eee ge $3.00 and $2.50 all-silk colored panne trimming velvet.... .........48¢ $5.00 dark rose colored ail-silk black dress velvet......000e++ ‘98c¢ $5.00 all-silk cream broadtail trim- ming velvet.....2...0000-. $2.43 $2.0 fancy shades broadtail trim- ming velvet. oosee $2.50 gunmetal dress velvet. . gSe $2.50 black silk dress velvet, 24 inches wide.......... $1.68 $1.00 and 75c fancy velvet, check- ed and gunmetal velveteen.....25¢ $1.25 and $1.00 colored and black corduroy velveteens..... yeeee .48¢ — eee L. &. Ayres Indiana's Greatest Tarieoe & Co, Bistsiraioes ot OITY AND SOCIETY BRIEFS, ‘Miss Verna Parks has gone to Frenub Lick. Guy Weaver of Marion will visit frlends Sunday. ‘Miss Bessie Coleman is visiting he brother, in St. Paul All society uses Woodbine Perfume Blodau’s drug store, Mies Carrie Nickens is visiting rela tives at Columbus, 0. Mrs. D. D. Hunterts quite ill at hei home, 618 Ogden street. ‘The Woman’s Club met with Mrs Roxle Dixon, last Monday. MoDonald Banks continues ill at hi: home, 418 Maskingum street, Lafayette Snell ts quite ill at bit home in West Michigan etreet. George W. Hampton of Centralla, UL, fs the guest of hiseon, E B. Hamp ton: Mre. Kila Bodle of Evansville, Ind., fs the guest of Mre, Early in Ogden street. Miss Clara Easton entertained the Neighborhood Whist Club Wednesday evening. ‘Mr. Bailey of Lebanon, Ky., is the guest of bis aunt, Mrs. Luoy Williams in Bright treet. ‘Miss Lavania Singleton and Anderson Taylor, of Louisville were quietly mar- rled Thursday evening. Bud Harrison of 1218 Lewis street, sustained a severe fracture of the leg ‘Thareday of Inst week. ‘Mrs. Brooks in arlington avenue, gave a social last Monday for the bene- fit of the Oslanthe Court, J. D. Howard was in Cleveland, O. and Pittsburg, Pa. this week in the in- terest of The Freeman, From Pittsburg he goes to Buifalo, N. Y. ‘The marriage of George Murray and Miss Lizzle Hudson will take place June 14 inetead of June 1, Frederick Douglass School will give au entertainment May 26, for the bene- fit of thelr gymnasium fand. Sunday is rally day at Allen Chapel. ‘There will be three services and the Rev, F. D. Baker, of Richmond will ae- sist the pastor, Rev. Stewart. George H. Jones went to Lake WI- nona Monday, to remain until the close of the Presbyterian Assembly. Horace Sourry left Saturday for Chi- ‘ago to visit nis sister, Mra, Nichols. He will also visit at Milwaukee. Mrs. Kersey of Blackford street, has ROULETTE WHEEL AND LAYOUT nis roulette wheal Oniy MB the mont perfect aver Sy caaeeinnaar ee iA} (@))) 222208 3, Pa? ects Sota Complete “Say pocket. Brose the Z S ian ane Te whirls j BEINN lt wit GO EOS Ne Les RN rear out lye. BN Complete fi Bey) cotriane tc © Aci) ace ine AAG © bff) structions \\\\es Foe ect Wea Y/ 22585 REG aces G7 ste 0 S FD wii: ——— waa ae gular pricois $500 For g short tide we wil felvoutht conapiete atte fo" Kemi by BoOrey publohen orFie Precane wace mia wonee ta wil ll soe areata Ald Dept. 8 . Chicago, III. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. for her quest, her neice, Miss Marger- ette Thompson of Kokomo, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Shelton entertain- ed the Mallory Brothers and thelr wives at a five o'clock lunch Saturday. Rev. Dr. B. French Hurley parsed through the olty this week, en route to to the Bresiding Elder's Conference. Mrs, Maggie Thomas of Hardyvile, Ky., {6 visiting her brother, 8 Barnes who 1s ill at his home in Emerson ave Mrs. Janie Johnson of Newport, Kv.. who was the guest of Mrs. Oharles W Brown, last week, returned home Sun- day. Mrs. Willlam Wilson and slater, Miss Carrie Block, will spend Sunday in Cin cinnatl, the guest of their sister, Mrs Johnson, Rufus Monroe and sister, Mrs. Exnes- tine Beavers of Cincinnati, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Will Plerce last Sunday. Rev. J_C. Patton, D D. delivered the annual addrees for the State University at Lonieville, Ky, this week, He wil return to-day Mrs Fannie Johnson will give a 80 clal at her home. 1435 Reisner street. tonight for the benefit of the Reisner street Baptist eharch, ‘The amount of money raised at the rally of the Metropolitan Baptist church was $522.05 instead of $52.25 as appear ed in last week's lesue. ‘The members of the First Baptist chnrch of Irvington gave a surpris party on their pastor, Rev. Brooks at his home in Burgess avenue last Monday night. Get resdy for South Bend August 1 Great emancipation praclamation cele bration: Excursion from Indlanapoll given by the Colored Mercantile Asso | clation, ‘The Kenmore Soolal avd Enterpris Club will entertain thelr friends at th Odd Fellows Hall, May 30 ‘The officer are making extensive preparations t make the affair one of the swellest o the sexson. ‘The MoVoy School will give an en tertainment at Bethel church, Thurs. day. May 25, at 8 o'clock. The proceed: | will be nsed to purchase apparatus for | playground. |. Mrs. Emilie Wood Boger, formerly o! | thle olty, now the wife of Harry H. Bo (ger, a leading chiropodist of Onicago, will visit friends and relatives her next month, Mr. and Mrs, J_N, Beatty entertain edat whist, Thoreday evening in hon or of Mr and Mrs. Fred. Anderson who have gone to Helena, Mont. for per. manent residence. Mrs. Sadie Ashby bas issued invita. tions to the marriage of her daughter Jennfe to Mr Thomss MoGrader, whict will be solemnized Wednesday evening, May 24. at 8 o'clock, Mesdames Clarence Stewart.’ Lule Sellere, Ulande Allen, Ora Jeifarson, Misses Lottie Caldwell and Mamte Gar- nett gave a linen shower for Mesdamec Eljjah Byes and Frank Mitlhell. at the home of Mrs Allen, Monday night. Misses Robingon and Evans entertain ed Mr. Blackwell of Covington, Ky. Mies Fannie Mitohell, Messrs, “Lowi and Henderson of Chicago, at Iunch al their home in Sheffield avenue, Sunday WANTED-BRICKLAYERS, Hight bricklayers; colored men_pre- ferred; 50 cents per hour. Reference ‘The Citizens National Bank of Piqua, ©. Address John H. Anderson, 1244 Broadway, Piqua, O. ‘There is Danger and Expense in Delay if youre tronbled with any of the ills peculiar to women, write at once to Zoa Phora Co., Kalamsz70, Mich, Ad dress postal to ‘Consultation Depart: ment and you will receive advice and atrial bottle free See adv page 5, Mention The Freeman, THE PARKER HOUSE. ‘The Parker House, bright and shia- ing, fresh from the painters hands Mr Hollman is eeeing to it that the feeding department is Keeping pace with the general improvements. Eyerything in season at the Parker House. Good sleeping rooms, bath, eto. It will pay visitors to ask for the Parker House when in Indianapolis J. W. Holiman, proprietor, 17-821 W. Michigan street; ‘phones, New 4972, Old, red, 651 PUBLIO NOTICE. To WHom IT May CONCERN: You are hereby notified that at’ 10 o'clock, a. m,on Jaly 15. 1905, I will sell at public auction at 122 East Ohio street, Indianapolis, Ind , to pay charges ‘thereon, the following pieces of farni- ture to’ wit: One oak mantel mirror, one oak chiffonier with mirror. Said articles are marked “Amanda Wil- Hams” 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. Reduced Fares for Decoration Day Trips via Pennsylvania Lines. Excursion tickets, account Decoration day, will be sold May 29th and 30th, from all ticket stations on the Penn»ylvania lines to any other station on the Pennsylvania lines within a radius of 150 miles of selling point. Return limit on all tickets will in- clude May 3ist, For particulars apply to local ticket agent of Pennsylvania lines. =PIN'S= CUT-RATE PHARMACY, 550 Ind. Ave. S. E, Cor. West St. Always Reliable, Our Prescription Department. WE USE the purest and freshest drugs only; not in any circumstances allowing poor stock to remain about the store. Our Prescriptions are exactly what the physician orders. We run no chances. Our Customers’ health is important to us. Send your prescriptions to us and be safe. —————————— Always Remember if you get it AT PINK'S, ITS RIGHT, \ 1 a DIVOROE LEGAL, Minerva A. | State of Indians, Marion Co, 6: ‘Evans in the xs \, Olreuit Oourt of Marion Co. William R. In the Btate of Indiana. Bvans | No. 14083 Complaint for Divorce, BEIT KNOWN, That on the 10 day ot May, 1005, the atove named plaintiff, by her attorn: 7, fled in She office of the Clerk of the Olrcul ‘Gcurt of Marion county, in the state of Indiana, her complaint against the above named defendant, Will im . Evans, and’ the said plaintit eying also aled in ‘said ‘Ulerk's office the ailldav:t of a competent person, showing that said defendant,» illiam R, Evans, 1g Rot a residant of the state of Indiana and sald cause 18 for divorce and that the above named defendant is a necessary party thereto and Whereas sald riaintif having by endorsement on said complaint required sala defendant to appear in sald ‘court, and answer or demur ereco on tie sh day of September, i. NOW, TEEREFORE, By order of sald Court sald detendant last above “samed is hereby ‘ollded of the filing and pendency of aid com plaint again hint and that unless he appear and antwer or domur thereto, at the calling of said canon the Sth day of Beptembsr, 100, fhe same belag the 2 judlctal day of worm o said Oourt, ‘0 be began and held atthe court House in te city of tnatanapolis on the ist Monday it September, 1905, sald complaint and the matters and things therein contained and alleged, willbe heard and determined in his Absences, Wu. E. Davis Clerk. W.E Jarrary, Attorney for Plaintid. ———_—__ Pea ] The Gardens—yours for lunch and re freshmente, It you want a job call at Parker’ Employment Agency, 815 Indiana ave Household goods bougit, sold and ex changed. Naumann, 833 Indiana Ave SEATON THE HATTER—Sells th best Hats “Danlap’s,” “Stetson’s,” 29 N. Pennsylvania street. Bt bie Solfeltors wanted to canvass the cits for Burial League of the United States, Shelton and Willis, General Agents, We desire to inform our subsoriber: tnat the “Shampo Drier” company whe Advertises with us, is a reponstble com. pany, and thelr tollet article is one of true merit. Ladies should investigate. NOTICE—Corns, unions and in. growing nails removed without pain Buy his iiniment. Dr. J, H. Russell 811 Indiana avenue, As a special offer we will send one full size bottle, price thirty-five cents, of Kinkine, the great hair grower and ove twenty five cent cake of Kinkiue soap, ‘the best hatr shampoo coap in the world. Both prepaid for forty cents in stamps oreiiver, Read the Kinkine advertise: ment elsewhere in this paper and write them at once. COLUMBIA. TENN. The annual Thanksgiving service of the G, U. 0. 0, F,, was held at the Mt, Lebanon Baptist church last Sunday evening. Rev. 4H, Kerr, of Williamsport, Tenn,, preached the sermon,—Andy Sanderson, of Cincin- nati, has been visiting his parents.—The infant son of Mra, Ada Blakely in improv- ing.—Misses Golden Jones, Rosa Sherro: ‘and Florence Slatten, who have been attend ing Walden University at Nashville, Tenn, returned home last week.—Dr. M. B. Wil- liamson has moved his office to K, P., hall. Give him a oall.—Mack Webster will have his school closing exercises two nights next week at the First Baptist church,— Matthor Little is improving.—A social and litersry entertainment was given at the residence of Prof. J. H. Kelly Monday night for th benefit of the publio school,—The K, A. (.' defeated the Hardison league lest Friday by a score of 6 to 2.—Mesdames [rene Rob- inson and Lucile Nicholson were recen visitors to the public echool, DAYTON OHIO. Mrs. Emma Corner, of Mt, Sterling, Ky. is visiting Mrs, Ella Mason at 441 W.-Filth street. —Mr, and Mrs, Percy Jones, of Colum ‘bus, Ohio, are visiting their mother, Mrs, A. Myers, of South Jackson street. —Bethel Baptist church raised $200 in their rally. I was continued all this week, LOW FARES WEST, sOUTHWEST. Special Home-Seekers’ Excursions via Pennsylvania Lines, Anyone contemplating a trip West may take advantage of he reiuced Tare tyr in special Home-Seekers’ excursions via Penn sylvania lines yopaat in Colorado, Idaho, Towa, Kansas, Minnesota, Misscuri, Mon. tans, Nebrasda, the Dakotas, Oregon, Texas, Washington and other seotions in the West ‘and in all the states of the South, Stopover privileges permit travelers to investigate business openings. These tickets will be on sale certain dates during the summer. Detailed information as to fares, through time, etc., will be freely furnished ‘upon application to local ticket ‘egent of Pennsylvania lines. PENNSYLVANIA LINES $1.50 Louisville and Return-..$1,50 SUNDAY, MAY 28, 1905, Special through train will leave Indian- apolis at 7:15 a. m. Returning special train will leave Main Street Station at 7 p.m. W.W.Richarvsow, 4. GP A. THE PALACE OUT RATE MEAT MARKET Ene SS Bee ep TS a oe Bork Howse. ~~ . = ae ee eee mee eS on ce ee eg ne a, ee hae Round or Loin Steak = - pte er mecmeers > i eit ae Shoulder Olod- —- ia ‘Ohuck Roast . : pee | Bente Seem TB Se pee ee. Hos pero ote Rares: Bto5 ffoee BS Teas Call and be convinced for yourself. Remem oSue wes 15. aratngion see roumat n conoanrarcan ec HAINES’ ~ Reliable Cut Rate MEAT MARKER | 238 Indiana Ave, eet el ee ce but everything is guarantee £¥ ee LF >) E= ( : u x / 5 | (WITH MY LITTLE SHEARS) In the inside pocket of every Coat and Vest we make, and in the watch pocket of every pair of pants we make, you will find OUR LABEL. ‘We want you to know WE DID IT, It's something we're proud of. We'd put the labels on the OUT- SIDE, but sometolks wouldn't like it. However, the ‘style, and fit, and ex- pression of our garments, stamp them as our own where EVERYBODY can : ‘Spring woolens on-display. Suits Tailored to Taste, $15.00 to $50.00 DEUTSCH TAILORING CO, INCORPORATED TAILORS ‘41 South Illinois St. Indianapolis, Indiana Se Cut out this advertisement and bring It with you to our Store when you buy and it will entitle you toa pretty present, 86" NOTICE.—No presents will | be given unless this advertise- ment is presented at time of purchase, | Cae | The only credit house in the State that carries you over periods of mis-_ fortune without humiliation or extra | charge such as out of work, sickness | or death—come to us and buy what ! youneed and all you want and get_ credit without additional charge. | THE RELIABLE | FURNITURE & CARPET CO, 32-34-36-38-40-42 | SOUTH ILLINOIS STREET. | FISH — Spring fishing has now commenced. Don forget tostop atthe old rellable fit stand, Cc. A. DUNCAN PHONES: o1asbiinates Indiana Av —_—_—_—_ HATS ana SHOES Best Values and Reasonable Prices Call and See. Courtesy to All. S. A. HINSHAW 529 Massachueetts Avenues. SS DERBY CAFE & LUNCH ROOM 214 Indiana Avenue Services to all, Wines, Liquors, Cigars A. ROBINSON, Prop. —_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_——— New Phonewiss) THOMAS POPE, Paper Old, Main,460 J Cleaning, Hanging’ Painter and Varhisher, Residence Phone, New 4972, si? W. Michigan-st —_———_—_—_——_. =——————————_—_—_— Remember the advertisers | an 96D CEEEEED © CHENEED © GHEE wy, § LAWN MOWERS $2.35 to $15.50 { “CONTINENTAL,” The Best Machine made; high wheeis, 10 Too Wat 7°°27°H8 09 Tp toon Witton t1230 | “GREAT. AMERICAN, ie A high grade CRC ET 1.75 to $11.75 Another high claes mower $4 50 to $5.00 ‘*RELIANCE,"? An excellent mower for general use, $2.35 to $3.25 Large Lawn or Park Mowers Horse Mowers 885.00 4 Pony Mowers $31 50. VONNEGUT HARDWARE CO, 3 sg, 1207124 East Washington St., 0G GEES 0 REm@ees | Attention Everybody Visit the $50,000 Reward Sale going on now at the 336-338 W. Washington St, E hereby submit for your Inspection, a list of the few liberal barca ins which we propose to deliver to all economical buyers. Your atten. dance will be appreciated; money refunded on all unsatisfactory purchases. : ‘ 2 , i mee! ruitaaie rite OnE PM scs. cyan | Seaksteatiianionetnesocout £8.00 quality! child's siaater BS 81500 quailty Ladies’ siliesisnt = O° Suits sale price. BL OS] | waist suits, sale price RT.0ON $1.00 quality Men's Negligee | ‘6c quality Ladies’ lace stock pe ee ener ices [UN Tate yore a to tet she rte 00 (Ask to see all of our great bargains, they are open for inspectlo you will be surprised at the remarkable low prices on them. THE OLD GRANGER STORE, 336-338 W. Washington St. B. BROWN, Prop. J. H. DELURY, Practical HATTER Old hats made new in the latest styles, Trimming to match any color. Panama and Straw Hats bleached and pressed, 13 KENTUCKY AVENUE, INDIANAPOLIS, IND, “oat presoriptious recalve the most careful aitention, We use the best Drags and Pharmaceuticals obtainable. 161 N, Illinois St. gia TSSSPHPZS%2>2 Indianapolis, indiang —_—_—_—_—_—_———_ Prices Cut in Two Tooth Broshes 250 kind at..............ccscceseeescessccscsceceescesees TBO Tatlow’s Best UE ONAMENCD snsdakexcneses vi sieunucs se neeeeee ences 100 Mrs. Hayes’ Cut Price Drug Store Indiana Avenue and Michigan Street. _____——————— ee a 3, The R. H. Smith Coal Comp’y 1012 Bismark Avenue Coal and Wood. Prompt delivery. Candies, Cigars and Tobacco Toe Cream in large and small quentities, Phone 5136-3 Ring Indianapolis, Ind go E> pn mally Py IS come CV id Gert be COLORED ry a a i, Cr © PEOPLE f . ) \ ld hand, Tae Negro : 4 need no longer be different ia ovio ? from the white man. BlackNoMore,r = YJ SS] discovered by a chamist of The New =) i} York College ot Pharmacy, is the By — | fy greatest scientific discovery of the Jey Y Ef ce. Changes the blackest skin to = | Yy AN purest white without pain, inconven= == Yj ZZ7%| ‘ence, or danger—easily, surely, per J —— yx Z manently~ Considering its wonderful = I ZAZA won ice, $2.00 @ ‘bottle is = A SFY iit cocngh SS Y Z Price $2.00 by express prepaid. he & =| Positively no goods sent C. 0. D. 2 A. Make all money orders payable to {| \ fe - Dr. James A. Herlihy, \< Dept. 25, CaILLIcorag, 0, Ye ~ JAMESN. SHELTON — LUCAS. WiLl HOUSEHOLD GOODS |**™zix,semiom ivcas 8 Boaght Sold and Exchanged Shelton & Willis First-class line at lowest possible price. ‘(Liconsed Embaimer First-class Repairing. = RAL DIREOTORS & £m1A1M oo BAM a N.E. Ccrner Senate and Indiana Avenues' . _ Best Bervice. Lady Attendat PADIS, OU.AND VARNIEERE, ‘TIN AND GaLvanizep Inox Work * FRANK H. PRUNK Hardware. Pumps, Pipes. ito 622 INDIANA AVENUE, Telphone 1188. INDIANAPOLIS, Deprana, MRS. WHITTEN Fine Millinery sn o%2stgns Will show also a fine line of Uatrlmmed Hats from 2c to $1.98, Everybody welcowne, 337 Indiana Avenue, —— __ BICYCLES --, © 39°:.:petring givemeacall. A. T. THOMAS, Si Indiana: “ave; Telephone New 1906. Bt-ow JAMES N. SHELTON LUCAS B. WILL Old 1004 Main—Phonos—Now 258 Shelton & Willis (Licensed Embaimers) FUNERAL DIRECTORS & Em 1sALMEBS Best Gervice, Lady attensant Fatr Prices. 417 Indiana Ave. Ovenall’i@ ———__ CHAS. W. MOSBY Attorney ard Connselor-at Liv Notary Public, managing Estat tions and drawing Legal Papers esp ‘Business in all the vourts pro attended to 1246. Delaware st New Mone er Dr.Joseph H. Ward OFFIOR HOUES : Stollam, 1to8p.m., to 8p. OFFICE AND RESIDENCE {85} Indians Ave, INDIANAPOLE ‘Pauxrnores: | HN" idieBisck.