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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. 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Special Inducements TO ARTHUR LEHMAN & CO., Peoria, Ill Samples Free. Special Inducements THE TRADE Write For Terms. Mention this Paper Mention this Paper ```markdown ``` Hearts HALLIE By... ERMINIE RIVES Courageous "you are nurt, monsleur," cried Henry, throwing an arm about the young Frenchman, who staggered slightly. "Sir, you will not leave him so, bleeding, here by the roadside? Greenway Court is not far distant. 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 gibbing!" or times an he would. Then the duel—soldiers from that that red devil of Dunmore him when he had thrown him by and was empty handed. "Ah!" cried the baron. At length Henry stood up to take the Gap now. I shall with the doctor, since I must Williamsburg tomorrow. Hey's sake I shall prog him s. A struggle showed in a face. No one had ever gon' from his door. He kept on the Winchester courts, fed settlers with his own pwould have filled the rage Their hoof 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 Winchester that night with a hurt in his gallant 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 leather springs, and the road seemed very long. "Are we almost there, Joe?" he asked 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 battlefield. Riding, he heard the leaves fall, like the illusions of youth, like happiness, 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 fire domed blackening. Joe came in, piled pine knots on it and went shuffling out 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, growing, and the baron, sitting by the dead hearth, with the ashes fallen from his pipe, turned his head. Henry stood on the threshold, carrying 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 cried gayly, but with weakness and husking breath. "I come early to—keep—my—appointment." He took a step and lurched forward on to the floor. Lord Fairfax stood up like a blasted tree with two dead boughs left swinging. "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 vinegar. "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. "It is not mortal?" asked the old man anxiously. "No. But 'twas a foul lunge. Think not he was the poorest swordsman. Never was such a skill seen in the Virginias as he showed this night." "Is it so?" "Sir, he held that rat's life on the point of his steel. I swear to you he could have run him through a score INDIVIDUAL HOTEL DIRECTORY [One address line $2.00 per year; including subscription to The Freeman, in advance.] HOTEL DIRECTORY This column used exclusively for the ad dresses of hotels restaurants lodging and dining throughout the country, and intended as a guide for the traveling public-you business solicited. The Zanzibar-Elegant rooms, gas and steam heat. Al. Rodgers, proprietor. Will 311, manseur. 935 Independence avenue, Kansas 6010. The Hotel Reform-First class in all respects 900 N. 6th street, Richmond, Va. A. W. Holmes, manager. or times 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. "I am off to the Gap now. I shall not return with the doctor, since I must go on to Williamsburg tomorrow. But for safety'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 beggar with guinea. One passionate hatred he had -hatred against the enemies 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 lord was fidging 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! I 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 fierceness, of the uncompromising 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 satiric 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. IN 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 scarlet passed the King's Arms, where Anne peered from the window to see them off. In one of the scarlet groups she distinguished Francis Byrd. Drawing the curtains close under her chin, she put PHYSICAL CULTURE FESTIVAL: 3,000 German Athletics to Hold Turn- fest at Indianapolis. The North American Gymnastic Union, the largest physical culture organization in the world, will hold its national festival at the Indiana State Fair grounds, Indianapolis, June 21st to 25th. Teames and whole societies, some including 400 people, will participate and there will be events which will show the entire 8,000 in beautiful formations. Every State in the Union will send contestants, and there will be teams from England, Germany, Holland and Italy. There will be a day pageant, including many expensive floats and a torchlight procession will also take place. The citizens of Indianapolis will spend $35 000 in entertaining visitors. One fare plus 25 cents for round trip on all railroads, tickets going good June 20th-28rd and returning until 27th. This will be the great out-door event of the year. Tickets will be sold via Pennsylvania vans. June 20th to 28rd, inclusive. For participants apply to local ticket agents of Pennsylvania vans. Where The Freeman can be C. B. Smith, 33 S. Prince street. W. H. Smith, 387 Hudson st Brooklyn. R. Lewit, 125 W. 30th st A. J. Gary, 613th ave. W. H. Jenkins, 337 W. 41st street. Gus Lehman, 217 W. 61st street. Schnack News Stand, 71th ave. and 40th st. J. W. Walkins, 318 W. 30th st. W. H. Slaughter, 312 W. 40th street. L. A. W. eglass, 332 W. 37th street. M. Dodson, 373 W. 37th street. 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Warren J Lynch, Gen'l Pass. & Ticket Agt., Clincol.nati, Ohio, or H. M. Bronson, A. G. P. A., Indianapolis. SLAVE'S SONS CLAIM LANDS SLAVE'S SONS CLAIM LANDS DECLAREL'GHTS TO FIFT' ACRES IN HEART OF INDIANA Attorney Says Father Once Owned Present Sites of Business Houses and Railroads-Echos of the Dread Scott Decision. The claim of two sons of a former slave to fifty acres in the heart of the business district of Logansport, Ind., opens a prospect of endless litigation for the possession of land occupied for many years by business houses and railroads, the present occupants of which have always felt secure in their ownership. Through Sea on Turner, an attorney of Dallas, Texas, the claim of S. F. Weathers and Samuel Weathers has been brought to the attention of the tax assessor of Cass county, whose aid is sought to locate a deed upon which the validity of the claim rests. The deed was not recorded, as far as the records thus far examined have shown The Weathers claim an inheritance from their father, known as Henry Talbert, Talbert having bought the property with his brother, Benjamin Talbert, a Negro slave. In the early 40's Benjamin Talbert fled from Yellow Springs, Ky., to Logansport and secured employment with a white man named Christy. This was just prior to the Dred Scott decision It is claimed that Talbert patched up an agreement with his former owner which secured his own and his brothee. Henry's freedom. The two brothers then purchased for a few dollars a tract of fifty acres. On this land, the plaintiff alleges, now stands the Panhandle passenger depot, freight house, yards and shops, two big department stores, a bank, the Knights of Pythias Temple, the Logansport and Wabash Valley Gas Company's plant, many factories and scores of business houses, besides a Federal building in course of construction, several churches and scores of residences. It is claimed that Henry Talbert became dissatisfied and left for the South and in 1838, was sold age 13 as a slave to Charles Weathers of Mosco county, Tex Henry Talbert then took the name of 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 full deed, although the land was held in joint ownership. The heirs of Henry Talbert Weathers insist that the land was sold in its entirety without the knowledge of their father, then a slave, and seek to establish by means of the deeds executed by Benjamin Talbert, and held jointly by Henry and Benjamin Talbert that their claim is legal. PORTLAND, OREGON. The Pastor's Aid Club 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 a success it 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 Pullman Company for several months, resigned from the company a few days ago—Pullman Porter Falrochild, who resided in Chicago for years, had the misfortune to severely injure his back by a fall while putting up a berth on his run between Ogden and Oakland —The Northern Pacific railroad company will employ many additional waiters on their new trains this summer out of Portland —The O. R & N. company will also have dining car service between 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 by the Southern Pacific company out of Portland —J. H. 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One of the most amusing incidents in the history of the colored press was the double summersault of the Bee of Washington, 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 "filo": "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 somewhat like making a prophesy after its fulfilment. As for the other bit of this we would say that it is by no means certain that Mr. Washington 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 speaking he has been called upon to do there have been said things that the ill disposed could distort into something appearing unwise or hurtful. This is all we have been 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 the procession. From the manner in which The Bee accounts, for this feat it is evident that The Bee thinks it lit on its feet—but it didn't. Improvement clubs 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 members. 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 effective for good than the customary mass meeting or political gathering, and certainly a safer medium through which to operate in the direction of the greatest good to all. The people of Connerville, Ind., regardless of race, are engaged in raising funds for the erection of a monument in honor of the late Hon. Richard Bassett. Rev. Julius F. Schwarz, pastor of the German Presbyterian church of that city, in speaking of Dr. Bassett, says: "He was a man of fame and distinction and a man that deserves the respect not only of his race, but of every man that has a passion for souls regardless of race or nationality." Mr. C. A. Baley of the same city will receive contributions 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 over 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 willing to become one of the letter-writers in the Defense League. We want at once one hundred active, vigorous writers who will write six letters a year to such persons as may be designated. We must organize; then we will be prepared to answer effectively any and all attacks made by giving argument for argument. There is little use in trying to help those who do not try to help themselves. Some can learn [only 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 inflicted as the one complained of. Those who work unceasingly by day and by night for the accomplishment of a single purpose seldom fail. This is the reason why the Southerners are constantly making 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 is not to be blamed for a failure to do a good and helpful 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. The "Songs of Our Fathers," by Mrs. Booker T. Washington in the Colored American Magazine for May should be read by all those who believe 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 Institute, May 21 to 25; Western University, Quindaro, Kansas, May 31 to June 8; Tuggle Normal and Industrial Institute of Birmingham, 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 sympathizers 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 Indianapolis 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 attract attention while the good pass unnoticed. Common sense does not expect to find all of any race good, therefore do not use the bad by which to judge all. It is a weak position to assume that the United States troops stand ready to enforce unjust demands of employers. In the absence 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 committee then we don't know what to call it. Civilization in the Philippines goes marching on. Three hundred more were killed last week. The Guardian claims to have silenced Elbert Hubbard. Wonder if he has heard of it? Verily, I say unto you, the Negro's mouth is his worst enemy. A MODERN ISAAC. But the white world knows only its own world, and flatters itself that it knows besides 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 is what the oppression of the white South has brought upon itself. This is the natural effect of its caste brutalities, its cruel distinctions and discriminations against a race on account of its color. The 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, either 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 age with blind old father Isaac.—Archibald H. Grimee in New York Age NEGROES AND THE STRIKE. Editor of The Freeman: Dear Sir: Asyour paper has a wide circulation, I feel that if you would republic and comment on the enclosed article that was published to-day in the Chicago Daily 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 business. But if the drivers thus attacked attempted 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 lawbreaker 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 to thirty days in jail. The order to arrest all violators of the law seems to have a string to it. If the city officials had put their feet on the violence at the outset they could have stamped it out. I am persuaded that the colored strike breakers have been very unjustly treated. For instance, when the police searched the strike breakers for weapons they would fall to 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 assailants. Students and citizens have been attacked for nothing else than because they were Negroes, despite the fact that they had nothing whatever to do with the strike. William O'Day, a colored union teamster, was attacked by Albert Enders, a union hanger-on. The colored man shot his assailant, fatally. The employers should see he is given a just trial. The other evening a colored laboring man was riding home from his regular 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 the colored man been prepared for such attacks they might have done him great injury before a policeman appeared Can any one blame the colored men for defending themselves? The Negroes have a better right to work here than so many foreigners who are guilty of all manner of crimes. Worst of all, many of the foreigners are anarchists and plotters against the country. The Negroes are free from any such charme as this. 'Hon. George L. Knox at Marion. The lecture, "What is the Matter With Samba?" delivered by Hon. George L. Knox, publisher of The Indianapolis Freeman, 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 discourse. He discussed the negro from his landing in this country at Jamestown to the present time; his worth to the nation as a soldier, laborer and citizen; his capacity as a scholar and genius. He spoke of Phyllis Wheaty, a little slave girl, her ability as a poet: Benjamin Beneka and Fuller, as astronomer and mathematician in early days of slavery; Fred Douglass and the hero of today, Booker T. Washington, 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 to be measured by such characters as above mentioned. He was thoroughly interesting and appreciative. While in the city, Hon. Knox was entertained at the home of S. Dillard Artis, 920 S. Boot street. He left this morning for Hatford City.—The Marion Leader. MACON, GA. The Acme Park had its opening on Sunday, April 30, with a concert from 4 to 6 p. m. by the Acme brass band. The park is leased and controlled by Charles H. Douglas, with Ed. Ross as manager. Everybody seemed to enjoy themselves. 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! 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. TAMPA, FLA. Mrs. Josephine Crooms made a flying trip, last week, to Okela to be present at the marriage of her sister. George Hawkins, 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 Social Club last week. Tampa is a very unpleasant place in the summer. Mosquitos 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 tailor, 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 make any good man cheap that is here over three months, so good-bye. I am on my way. Dave. The mskk ball given by the Little Savoy Social Club, last week, is a swell affair. The club is getting along nicely and sends regards to all friends. The Freeman is on sale at the club; go and subscribe for it. P. S. Donaldson and his base ball tails are here to do battle with all teams. Mrs. Edna Watkins and Mrs. Bush are on both 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 suffering 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 always on file there. Mrs. Joe Moralas is making her home with Mrs. Laura Walthall. J. N. Clenton returned from Jacksonville last Sunday. Tampa is a coming city. There are sixteen colored churches, seven public and private schools, four Masonic lodges, three Dellow Lodges, four woman orders, two undertaking establishments, a colored board of commerce and labor with the following officers: W. E. Denham, president; E. A. Minns, secretary; I. H. N. Smith, treasurer. Also the Joyce real estate and collection agency, one drug store, eight tailor shops, twenty grocery stores, four first class cafes, four cigar factories, three doctors, fourteen trained nurses, five barber-shops, two livery 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. Tittle gave a high class exhibition of moving pictures and illustrations last Monday and Tuesday nights at St. Paul and the Mt. Lebanon Baptist churches. Andy Sanderson of Cincinnati, Ohio, has been visiting his parents. Prof. N. P. Greege of Nashville was in the city last week. The annual Thanksgiving services of the G. U. O. 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 Cincinnati preached a very impressive sermon at the Mt. Lebanon Baptist church. William Merrill, business manager of the Fisk Gle club, was in the city last week in the interest of the club. Miss D. Andre White and J. W. Brown attended the funeral of a relative in Pulaski last week. ALBANY, GA. Jacob Jackson is out after an illness of some time. Mrs. H. V. King is up again. The Albany public school 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 Normal School will begin Sunday, May 21. The baccalaureate sermon will be delivered by Rev. W. H. Holloway of Thomasville. The commencement address will be delivered Wednesday evening, May 24, by Prof. G. A. Towns of Atlanta University. The principals of both of these school's extend a cordial invitation to the public to attend the exercises. The Georgia Chautauqua has closed and is now a thing of the past. Buy The Freeman every week of H. W. Phipps if you want to keep up with the doings of the race. HAMILTON, O. HAMILTON, O. Mrs. Anna Churchman and Mrs. Herman A!TASTY SPREAD FOR THE DAILY BREAD Royal Peanut Butter MORE NUTRITIOUS THAN MEAT MAKES DELICIOUS SANDWICHES Other Suggestions on Label PREPARED BY Cleveland Health Food Company CLEVELAND, OHIO. One pound, one-half pound and one-fourth pound Jau. Long spent Thursday at the commencement at Liberty, Ind—Mrs. Lee Richardson and Mrs. Paye have returned from Nashville, Tenn.—Mrs. Ed Churchman spent Sunday in Oxford, the guest of her mother. BLACK TURNED TO WHITE. 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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. Famous Troubadours under canvass N. J., & Pa. Want to hear from young ladies. Must be good singers, competent to take leading roles Good lookers and dressers. EN ROUTE.—Flemington, N.J., May 15 to 22. Somerville, 22 to 29. Answer en route. Permanent address, S. F. WHITNEY, 201 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA. 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. 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He will give you a free summer school in this place during the months of July and August. Thus close the most successful year. The next term begins Sept. 17, 1905. C. B. LEWIS. H. Black, manager Black's Hotel, Evansville, Ind., a modern, first class hotel for colored people. S. W. Wright of St. Paul, Minn. lef Friday for Seattle and Tacoma, Wash. and Portland, Ore. on business. The Freeman can be secured eac week from Mr. M. D. Ferguson at the Capital Pharmacy, 929 Kansas avenue Topeka, Kag. Weak Men Can Have It Free by Sending Name and Address Imparts Strength, Nerve; and Vigor. YOU WILL BE DELIGHTED THE FIRST DAY A. H. How any 'man' may quickly cure himself after years of suffering from sexual exhaustion, lost vitality, varicose, potassium troubles, or kidney troubles, blood poison, structure problems, or that may have been caused by early indiscretions or excesses, which sap the vital energy of men, take away their ambition, and unit themselves. 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It was a great surprise to me; I had not the least conception Of being lured by the "Clever Sex" To attend a parlor reception. 'Twas then too late to be excused; I was compelled to keep my word. At eleven we were on our way To one-four-seven West Fifty-Third. We arrived and were cordially greeted By the host and hostess too; Really there was such a gathering We scarcely 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 recitation. There were other artists who took part One was the Mme Thompson. Another recited "Curfew Bells." I think she was Mme. Johnson. A little 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 their ears to the music, Eager to catch its beautiful strains. This was really a "charming evening." I'll ne'er forget the day I was invited to attend the Williams's, On Monday, the first day of May. New York City, May 5, 1905. [Dedicated to Actors by Sylvester Russell.] How swift the fisteting years have passed! The days gone by; That told us life is one sweet song; The days which memory prolong, That never die. 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 sad 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 linger 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 5th. It may not be generally known that this group of talented people is composed of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mallory and Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Mallory. Grace Halliday is the wife of Frank and Mazle Brooks the wife of Ed. Mallory. They are a part of the company of players whose headliner is "The Gtrl with the Auburn Halk" and which is further characterized by being of the Orpheum Circuit. That they are an appreciable part is apparent by the prominent position assigned them on the program, the warmth in which they are received by the audience and the resp. of shown them by manager and official of the opera house. The Mallory Bros. & Co. do some very high class work along musical lues. Versatility is shown by the facility with which they take on the farcial in representation of coon swelldom. It appears that this sandwiching in of a 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 psychological law which has established a mind of expectancy in audiences mainly composed of $ ^{o} $ whites and which of course has its foundation in custom. These people are essentially musicians, each one easily a star in some particular. "The Coonville Colored Band" was their first selection, Grace Halliday at the piano, the others with hand bells. The quartet of saxophones discoursed some soft, mellifluous music, and quite agreeable with the title "Laughing Waters." This was followed by a selection on the chimes, harp and violin by the Mallory Bros, Brooks and Halliday respectively. The audience showed its appreciation of the presentation which must be construed a recognition of the talent displayed. "Alexander" by Frank and Grace was the piece de resistance Striotly a coon song where Halliday is about as good as they get to be. The imitation of a colored band was an excellent take off on some of the efforts of colored organizations unduly jubilant. Every member was a leader and who did not forget it. Hpynotizing a chicken with music was laughable and took with the audience. MALLORY BROS. It is hardly worth while specializing; all the Mallorys do is well done. The city press comment was only praise in their behalf. Their stage is particularly beautiful and pleasing. There are the magnificent chimes, superb harp, wonderful saxophones and other brass galore, also a violin and a piano Their stage presence is fine. Mr. Frank Mallory sounds a hopeful note as it concerns colored performers. He says his company was well received in the west in their tour to and from California. They followed very excellent people and feel it a compliment that they gave satisfaction. It will be understood that the Mallory Company is with a show of which all others are white performers. The company has flattering offers to go to Europe next season which it is seriously considering. They will rest through the months of July and August. The Mallorys are pleasantly situated in a lovely new home in Jacksonville, Ill. When on their tours it is left in charge of Mr. Clay Marshall, a colored gentleman who takes great pride in caring for the house and gardens surrounding it. When they are at home they are indeed at home, leading an ideal existence of comfort, ease and not least have a warm place in the hearts of the citizens. Brilliant scenes of festivities are seen there and no sojourner of respect can leave without participating in their bounty. I have enjoyed the hospitality of their home. These people respond to the demands of the church and in every way contribute to the uplift of the community. They are performers of merit greatly appreciated at home and abrac. Notes from Fred Lewis' Georgia Plantation.—Fred Lewis was sick all last week at Lebanon, Ky. and Richmond, Ky. under the care of the doctor-Beecham & Stafford are making them howl and ory with "Gabby" and "Nothing But a Habit" Madam Essie Lewis is scoring applause after applause with "Every Little Bit Helps" Prof Frank Crosby's musicians are making white people wonder, as his overtures are phenominal. Nanoy Alexander, Susie Cooksey, Grace Williams and Laura Alexander are receiving encore after encore. Notes from the Owens Colored Musical and Darmatic Company.—We laid off April 28 and went to Thief River Falls, Minn. to visit some members of Mahara Minstrel Company and had a very enjoyable time. We made the acquaintance of Mr. Mahara and others of the company, and we must say that they are the nicest people that we have had the pleasure of meeting for sometime. At the request of Mrs. Owens Mr. McQuity played 'Rock of Ages' as a baritone solo. Mr. Leech the clarionet player also rendered a fine selection. The performance and costumes were superb. The comedians, Skinner Harris and Ray Trusty are fine. Sloan Edwards sung and recited "He's My Father Just the Same," a composition of his own, which was highly appreciated. Jimmie Harris, the hoop roller is remarkably clever. Mr. and Mrs. Owens send best regards to the entire company. NEW IDEAS AND STAGE NOTES. NEW IDEAS AND STAGE NOTES. Greeting the reapers as they come from the drudgery of a season's toll to joyously reline at the seashore—Coney Island or Atlantic City—as luck will have it, either for a livelihood or the joy of living at ease 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 the dismal dusk of the valley where the barnstormers grope, we can faintly see the august presence of a shining star like a 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 is surely a dark horse 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, is the coming man of the latest delegation of fulfledged comedy stars. Male or female, we must relegate some more and of the very youngest school. The future must be sown with good seed and the harvest must be rich and fruitful. Al. Anderson's reputation takes the cake. 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. Now that Madam Cordella McClain has arrived in Europe on schedule time her hubby will have to walk a chalk line or else she'll trot him home in a hurry. How the tide does turn. It beats all. J. Hamilton Golnes of Anderson and Golnes has had a crying spell lately. My recent joke on the two famous comedians (Clarence Powell and Albert Anderson) April 8th made Mr. Golnes think he was an outcast, but he's not. His job is still secure and as sweet as an ice cream brick fresh from the refrigerator. Everybody knows that Powell and Anderson will never double up as vaudeville managers—are too poor at present to pay them one thousand dollars per week. So the team will still remain "Anderson and Golnes." This thick slice of Anderson's reputation, which Golnes gets free of charge, should be quite sufficient recompense for any actor even not as good looking, as Golnes. I saw his letter-head. I judge from that. 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 Attucks and Gotham music companies; let me remind them to exhibit side by side. They should each have a piano and each play one of their own selections alternately, without any singing, at times when there would be nothing else to hinder. Their booths should be decorated with nothing but songs and pictures of colored composers and signers. It should be a regular professional affair with songs for sale. It would even be nice to have actress saledadies, but the men would crowd them out. As there will be no white music companies in the exhibit Cole and Johnson would probably have to set up a little tea and coffee stand next door under a bamboo tree. But that's not all. Chicago must be represented. Billy Winder could sell "Every Heart Must Have Its Palm" in the peanut gallery next to the roof. How's that? The Famous Texas Sexte.te, better known as the Royal orchestra gave a grand ball at the pleasure grounds between Denison, Tex. and Woodlake. The orchestra is composed of artists of ability and they are playing a circuit of Elks' Clubs in the south. Tuck Wilson, manager, Wood Wilson, Ernest and Marshall Royal and HI Jerry Barnes are the members. Mr. Barnes makes a decided hit singing "If I Could Send This Letter C. O. D" In a short time they will return north. Misses Emma Russell and Nettle Barnet, with Terry's U. T. C. Company send regards to Ollie and Tillie Shelton. All persons in Latta, S. C., should call on P. E. Evans and secure a copy of the Freeman, for sale by him each week. SHEMADETHEDUMB BEAST OBEY. Mrs. Dr. H. W. Robertson, the Only Living late Writing Medium Clairvoyant [Picture of a woman with a headband and a necklace, wearing a dark dress with a high collar. 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Dr. Miles' Restorative Nervine has been so successful in curing these brain-wrecking diseases that there is every reason to believe that even the most hopeless cases can be benefited, if not fully restored. We will be pleased to refer any one thus afflicted to many who now enjoy the blessing of health, after years of hopeless suffering. I have a son that had brain fever when two years old, followed by fits of the worst type, and he was pronounced incurable. I spent hundreds of dollars for him, without relief. After about fifteen years he became so bad that we sent him to Longcliff hospital for the insane, at Loganport, Ind. He was there nearly three years, but he continued to grow, 30, 39, 1902, in an awful him, from July 2002 to 1902, in an awful condition. He had lost his mind almost entirely. He hardly knew one of the family, could not even find his bed; was a total wreck. He had from 5 to 10 his a day. We were urged to try Dr. Mil's Nervine, and before the first bottle was used, we could see a change for the better. He had given it to him even the one, and he has had but two years. I felt spells since last August 1902, and then he was not well other ways. We pronounce him cured, as he can work and go anywhere. If any one wishes to ask any questions concerning this, they are at liberty to do so. E. H. BUNNELL, Lincoln, Ind. Dr. Mil's Nervive Is sold by your druggist, who will guarantee that the first bottle will benefit. If it falls, he will refund your money. Miles Medical Co. Elkhart, Ind Ex-SLAVES send me your names at once. Your Age, ex-Master's name and your postoffice address, and I will send you some REJOICING INFORMATION. Write Stanley P. Mitchell, Memphis, Tenn. Agent Agents to handle my work Big Pay. To Freeman Subscribers. Always give former address in case of removal where paper is to be changed from one place to another. SANTAL-MIDY Standard remedy for Gleet, Gonorrhea and Runnings IN 48 HOURS. Cures Kid- ney and Bladder Troubles. MIDY PETER BUSINESS MEDIUM MRS. MARTH, the world renowned a-daily celebrated business and test MEDIUM experience, has been consulted on all affairs of Life, business, Love and Marriage a speciality. Every mystery retailed, also of absent, deceased and living relationships, has been augmented challenges any Medium who can answer in her startling revelation of the past future event in one's life. Remember she will be able to answer any questions may rest assured you will gain facts without noise. She can be consulted on all affairs of Life, Love, Courtship, Marriage, Friends of Life, Courtship, Marriage. Friends is very accurate in describing missing friends enemies, etc. Her advice upon sick business in business, journeys, lawsuits can be consulted. Her advice on the value and reliable. She reads your destiny or hat, she withholds nothing. MARK TELL tells your entire life—pass the TRANCE has the power of any two mediums in it. tests she tells your mother's full name before marriage, the name of all your family's ages and description, the name and business text, the name and husband, the name of your young man who now calls on you, the name of your future husband, and the day, mourn and past of your marriage—how many children you have—how whether you are married or single; what sweetheart will be true to you and if he will be sweetheart you have no sweetheart, she will tell you when you will have, and his name, business and date ALL YOUR FUTURE will be in an hour and in a detrance. Mother's should know the success of their husbands and children, should know everything about their husbands, intended husbands, do not keep company, managed husbands, do not into business, will you know all, do not let silly religious grupies prevent your consulting. the only one in the world who tell you that the one you love is true or fair husband, with age and date of birth, you wheather the one you love is true or fair. are some people who believe that there is no truth to be gained from consulting but such beliefs are contrary to the truth from the lack of discrimination that such a belief is reached. If not everyone who placards him is a medium that can stand a tet of what he mind, and a person of any enquiry mind may ask for help. If these advisers do not take the trouble to human nature. They do not spend their time for a moment with acquiring the art of plaining, and they will that will have a tendency to make the path road of the business clear and devoid of obstacle. It is an unbelievable fact that persons will com- 服 advice—in full knowledge of what they know, and yet as soon as they con- trol a machine they try their untimely endeavor to dispel their fears to see that if it will be rehearsed by the person to the secret out of a person by "pumping" it is the case, is the art used by many unpleasant machines to the hand and gain control of the mind, a matter of impossibility to most of them. A master can be done, and by owning MRS. MATH this seeming mystery has a realization. A student has received no little attentio by eminent men and even college professor Solt. It softens the fingers in our midst with "olly fingers" in the gates of wisdom have not been closed to the professional. It takes a man, hardy, ready to become a compulsed Medium, and to give courage and effort the key to the well being. The valuable mystery have been procured by MARTH for the beni fuit humanity. By letter MARTH for $.40 Hours from him a. to 9 p.m. All letters must con- tinute stamps for answers. MRS. M. B. MARTH Removed CHICKASHA, Indian Territory, Rox. 9.58 A RESPECTED MEMBER GONE. Napoleon Johnson sends the following from Richards and Pringle's Minstrels. — It is with the deepest regret, and I voice the sentiments of the entire company, as we note the death of our beloved friend and professional brother, William Goode. He had only been away from the company a week and to hear of his death, was quite a shock to all of us. Too much can not be said 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, Pueblo, Col. has only three colored physicians, S. A. Huff, J. C. Wright and Dr. Donglass. The monument erected in honor of Bishop Isom C. Clinton, in the Clinton cemetery, at Lancaster, S. C., was unveiled May 10. The Richmond Planet is the first race journal to secure a Mergenthaler liniotype machine. It also has a Century No. 1 two-revolution press. The cost was $7 000. J. P. Morgan contributed $500 to the lifting of the $10,000 debt from the colored branch of the Y. M. C. A. of New York. A mass meeting was held May 7, and Booker T. Washington made the address. In Washington, D.C., opening Sept. 13, will be held what is known as the Donglass Memorial Exposition. The object is to show the genius and progress of the colored race in industry, literature and art in the Ualted States. The work on the main building of the industrial school, which the Lutheran Syndocate Conference of North America, with headquarters at St. Louis, has provided at Greensboro, N. C. began May 1. It will be ready for the beginning of the fall term. The W. A. Pledger Memorial Association is making an effort to erect a monument at Atlanta, Ga. in honor of the late W. A. Pledger. The officers of the organization are as follows: J. W. Turner, Greeneboro, president; M. B. Morton, Athens, treasurer; James P. Davis, Athens, secretary. A business men's association on the joint stock plan has been organized at Pueblo, Colo., to start a grocery. At the first meeting $3,000 of the $3,000 worth of stock was taken. W. A. Gatewood is president; Rev. Bray, vice president; Charles Greenway, secretary. The association meets twice each month. OPINION OF THE PRESS OPINION OF THE PRESS Booker Washington said in a speech in New York the other day that he was proud of the Negro race and that he would rather be a negro than a Japanese, a Chinaman or even an Englishman. Mr. Washington is not only a Negro, but an American, with a proper appreciation of his privileges.—The Indianapolis Morning Star. No title or rank can make you great. You are a great man in proportion to your greatness of heart and mind. He who has great love, great faith and great courage is a great man.—The Torchlight. Danville, Ky. --- Let us spend time in doing the right thing. And we as a people must educate within ourselves a better feeling for good people, be they white or black. We many times make a mistake by judging the whites as our worst enemies. If we will just think a little and not be too quick, we will learn that many times we are our own worst enemies. 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. Brighter minds of work must go forward and make interest in the lives of the people who can be made better for life's duty. Our people want advice from men and women who are good, who will work for better conditions of their communities. Above all, let advisers be those whose lives are clean, whose work is above selfishness.—The City Times, Galveston Tex. It is quite true that we need people who teach goodness by example. Theory without practice is a failure. There is no place for the "do as I say, not as I do" individual in the struggle for improvement. MINEOLA TEXAS. Rev. Culbreath, ex-pastor of the M E church, died recently. He leaves a wife and two daughters.—The little child of Mrs Dallas Walton is very sick—The Misses Louisa and Arle Brooks were guests of Henry Anderson May 1st—The Mineola Oil Company has bored over 1,500 feet and found no oil 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 a handsome oregan—Mrs. Johanathan Thomas died May 7th. Copies of The Freeman can be found at 1280 Wylie Ave. Pittsburgh, Pa. There is a little town in the state of Washington called Home, about twenty miles from Tacoma, where there is no color line. There are several hundred inhabitants who live in harmony without jails and courts. Each person is allotted two acres of ground. No discrimination is made on account of race, color, nationality, religion or other accidents of birth. Dr. J. W. Bowen, editor of "The Voice of the Negro," and professor of historical theology in the Gammon Theological Seminary at Atlanta, Ga., lectured at the First M. E. church, (white) at Topeka, Kans, May 13, subject, "What the Nation and Church Have Done for the Negro." The proceeds were for the benefit of the Asbury M. E. church, (colored), North Topeka. --- The annual report of the auditor of public accounts of Virginia, ending Sept. 30, 1904, shows that the colored people increased the value of their property in one year $1,054,626. The value of their property both personal and real is now $19,554,884; the year preceding $18,500,258. The same report shows that the colored people of Richmond increased their property $44,009. The present value is $1,318,638; the year preceding $1,274,629. Negroes of New York and adjoining states have organized the National Colored Voters' League, which is a sort of annex to the republican party, working independently, but always in the interest of republicanism. The leaders intend to hold a national convention of colored voters and to have a thorough organization, including district, county and state associations. The delegates will be chosen from the several state organizations, two from each congressional district, and there will also be the regular delegates at large. This is said to be the first definite movement of the kind undertaken and those who are behind it say that they have every prospect of makitg it a success. EDUCATIONAL NOTES. The A. and M College, Normal, Ala., on May 1st celebrated in the most fitting manner its 30th anniversary. The institution was organized and has been conducted for all these years by President W. H Council. It has had marvelous growth. Under his management it has grown from nineteen pupils to its present large attendance representing every Southern State, with the good patronage north of the Ohio river, Africa and the islands of the sea. It has 200 acres of land, more than twenty buildings, some beautiful and handsome, three distinct literary schools, about twenty industrial departments. From its various departments it has sent out a thousand graduates who are to be seen in nearly every walk of life. COMMENCEMENT. The approaching commencement exercises. May 25 to May 30. Inclusive, promise to be very interesting. Dr. C. M. B. Mason of Cincinnati, O., Rev. H. H. Protero, Bishop H. M. Turner and Mrs. A. W. Hunton of Atlanta, Ga., Rev. James Brown of Anniston, Ala., Rev. Earnest Brooks of Huntsville, Ala., and many others are expected to participate in the commencement exercises. There will be from all departments one hundred and forty-five graduates. PROGRAM Sunday, May 28, 8:00 a m. (anniversary of Y. M. C. A.) address by Sev. R. E Brooks of Hunteville Ala.; 11:00 a m. baccalaureate sermon, Rev. H. H. Proctor of Atlanta, Ga; 3:00 p. m. (Sunday-school anniversary) address by Mrs A. D. Hunton of Atlanta, Ga; 8:00 p. m. (anniversary of religious societies) address by Rev. James Brown of Anniston, Ala. Monday, May 29—9:00 a m. to 12 m. (industrial graduating exercise); 3:00 p. m. people's meeting; 8:00 p. m. (literary graduating exercises of Normal department) address by Rev. M. C. B. Mason of Cinchinatti, O. Tuesday, May 30—10:00 a m—Alumni meeting; 6:00 p. m., President's reception. You are cordially invited to attend the above exercises. W. H. COUNCILL, President. To Freeman Subscribers Always give former address in case one comes to you, to be changed from one place to another. A RESPECTED MEMBER GONE. Napoleon Johnson sends the following from Richards and Pringle's Minstrels. It is with the deepest regret, and I voice the sentiments of the entire company, as we note the death of our beloved friend and professional brother, William Goode. He had only been away from the company a week and to hear of his death, was quite a shock to all of us. Too much can not be said 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 thought he had marred your feelings in any way in the least, he would come to you with a look on his face which seemed to say, "Forgive me, I meant no harm." Music was his favorite, and having an extra fine bass voice and being young and ambitious, a bright future was in store for him and to pay the debt we all some day must pay, was sad indeed. Although he has gone to a 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 left for us to say is, "Thy will be done." To the mother, though you have lost a son, we too have lost a friend, and we sympathize with you in the sad hours of your bereavement. List us hope it is for the best and some day we will all meet where there is no parting but ever-lasting joy. It is the request of the entire company that these few words be sent to the mother, Mrs. Carolina Goode and also to our official organ, The Freeman. During 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 Russo, where an excellent dinner was served us. We had a grand time, John W. Cooper, John Walker and Lester LoDaniels closed in Saginaw and Charlie Scott, trap drummer. Renand, tuba and double bass player joined at Vassar, Mich. and is quite an addition to the company. If the rest of our engagement here is as successful as it has been, we will make a bigger hit than we did while touring the states, as the show is a screamer from start to finish. WONDERFLL GROWTH OF HAIR. WONDERFUL GROWTH OF HAIR. "I had typhoid fever and my hair all came" "out. I used three bottles of Ford's Original" "Ozonized Ox Marrow, and now my hair is" "nine, inches long and very thick and nice" "and straight. Most every one seeing how" "good the Ozonized Ox Marrow done my" "hair, they to are anxious for it. My hair is" "an example to every one." "Yours respectfully." "ELLA BYE," "319S, Matlock St., West Chester, Pa." March 30, 1905. Ford's Original Ozonized Ox Marrow has many other good qualities too. See their advertisement in this paper. Price only 50c a bottle at druggists or dealers, or send as fifty cents and we will mail you a bottle postpaid, Address Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. CAIRO, ILL Mrs Owens, in Twenty-third street, died May 6th. Funeral was held from the A. M E church the following Sunday.—The Roosevelt club ran an excursion to Paducah Monday.—Henry Bryent, an old and highly respected citizen, died May 6th in full triumph of faith. His funeral was held from the A. M. E church of which he was a member.—Quite a number, went to Mounds to attend the K. of P.'s Thanksgiving sermon last Sunday.—The Freeman can be found at 1100 Washington avenue every Saturday. MORGANTOWN, W. VA Mrs. Helen Crable, who is receiving treatment at the Homeopathic hospital, is not much improved.—The District Conference was held in Huntington, W. Va., this week. J. H. Lewis represented the A. M. E. church of this city. The third quarterly meeting will be held in the A. M. E. church Sunday, June 11th. 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Is cost nothing to investigate. CENTRAL LOAN CO. Second Floor. Room 208 State Life Building; Old Phone Main 8192 Formerly Stevenson Bldg.) Front Room. (15 E. Washington Street) New Phones... 4370 THE presumption is that velvet is not among your more insist- 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 .....25¢ $3.00 all-silk fancy silk panne velvet .....48¢ $3.00 and $2.50 all-silk colored panne trimming velvet .....48¢ $5.00 dark rose colored all-silk black dress velvet .....98¢ $5.00 all-silk cream broadtail trimming velvet .....$1.48 $2.00 fancy shades broadtail trimming velvet .....4$c $2.50 gunmetal dress velvet. 98¢ $2.50 black silk dress velvet, 24 inches wide .....$1.68 $1.00 and 75¢ fancy velvet, checked and gunmetal velveteen.....25¢ $1.25 and $1.00 colored and black corduroy velveteens.....48¢ L. S. Ayres & Co. Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods CITY AND SOCIETY BRIEF'S Miss Verna Parks has gone to French Lick. Guy Weaver of Marlon will visit friends Sunday. Miss Bessie Coleman is visiting her brother, in St. Paul. All society uses Woodbine Perfumes Blodau's drug store. Miss Carrie Nickens is visiting relatives at Columbus, O. Mrs. D. D. Hunter is quite ill at her home, 618 Ogden street. McDonald Banks continues ill at his home, 418 Muskegum street. Lafayette Snell is quite ill at his home in West Michigan street. George W. Hampton of Centralia, Ill., is the guest of his son, E B Hampon. Mrs. Ella Bodle of Evansville, Ind., is the guest of Mrs. Early in Ogden street. Miss Clara Easton entertained the Neighborhood Whist Club Wednesday evening. Mr. Bailey of Lebanon, Ky., is the guest of his aunt, Mrs. Lucy Williams in Bright street. Miss Lavania Singleton and Anderson Taylor, of Louisville were quietly married Thursday evening. Bud Harrison of 1213 Lewis street, sustained a severe fracture of the leg Thursday of last week. Mrs. Brooks in Arlington avenue, gave a social last Monday for the benefit of the Calanthe Court. J. D. Howard was in Cleveland, O. and Pittsburgh, Pa. this week in the interest of The Freeman. From Pittsburgh he goes to Buffalo, N. Y. The marriage of George Murray and Miss Lizzie Hudson will take place June 14 instead of June 1. Frederick Donglass School will give an entertainment May 26 for the benefit of their gymnasium fund. Sunday is rally day at Allen Chapel. There will be three services and the Rev. F. D. Baker, of Richmond will assist the pastor, Rev. Stewart. George H. Jones went to Lake Winona Monday, to remain until the close of the Presbyterian Assembly. Horace Sourry left Saturday for Chicago to visit his sister, Mrs. Nicholls. He will also visit at Milwaukee. Mrs. Keseray of Blackford street, has ROULETTE WHEEL AND LAYOUT Only $3.50 Complete This roulette wheel, the most perfect ever, maintains you on better profit than any other game in the world in your carry in your vest pocket. Press the ```markdown ``` stem and the spin die which it will never wear out. Give the board and per centage instructions go with e wheel. Some men make $100 a day. Why shouldn't you? Re- gular price is $5.00. For a short time we will sell out where we are. express money order or registered letter. The publishers of The Freeman know who we are and will tell you we are reliable. Address FOULETTE WHEELGO. Dept. D, Chicago, Ill. "ASI When way of de- always We m PERSON a Our payments are only Other am made mo- and DIAL -ous treat CENTRAL Second Floor, Room 208 State Life (Formerly Stevenson) Front Room. (15 E. Washington) THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER for her guest, her neice, Miss Margerette Thompson of Kokomo, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Shelton entertained the Mallory Brothers and their wives at a five o'clock lunch Saturday. Rev. Dr. R. French Hurley passed through the city this week, en route to the Breiding Elder's Conference. Mrs. Maggie Thomas of Hardyville, Ky., is visiting her brother, S Barnes who is ill at his home in Emerson ave. Mrs. Janie Johnson of Newport, Kv. who was the guest of Mrs. Charles W Brown, last week, returned home Sunday. Mrs. William Wilson and sister, Miss Carrie Block, will spend Sunday in Cincinnati, the guest of their sister, Mrs Johnson. Rufus Monroe and sister, Mrs. Ernestine Beavers of Cincinnati, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Will Pierce last Sunday. Rev. J. C. Patton. D. D. delivered the annual address for the State University at Lonokeville, Ky. this week. He will return to-day. Mrs Fannie Johnson will give a social at her home, 1435 Reisner street tonight for the benefit of the Reisner street Baptist church. The amount of money raised at the rally of the Metropolitan Baptist church was $52.25 instead of $52.25 as appeared in last week's issue. The members of the First Baptist church of Irvington gave a surprise party on their pastor, Rev. Brooks at his home in Burgess avenue last Monday night. Get ready for South Bend August 1 Great emancipation praclamation celebration: Excursion from Indianapolis given by the Colored Mercantile Association. The Kenmore Social and Enterprise Club will entertain their friends at the Odd Fellows Hall, May 30 The officers are making extensive preparations to make the affair one of the swelliest of the season. The McCoy School will give an entertainment at Bethel church, Thursday. May 25, at 8 o'clock. The proceeds will be used to purchase apparatus for playground. Mrs. Emile Wood Boger, formerly of this city, now the wife of Harry H. Boger, a leading chropodist of Chicago, will visit friends and relatives here next month. Mr. and Mrs. J N, Beatty entertained at whist, Thursday evening in honor of Mr and Mrs. Fred. Anderson, who have gone to Helena, Mont. for permanent residence. Mrs. Sadie Ashby has issued invitations to the marriage of her daughter Jennie to Mr Thomas McGruder, which will be solemnized Wednesday evening, May 24 at 8 o'clock. Mesdames Clarence Stewart. Lula Sellere, Claude Allen, Ola Jefferson, Misses Lottle Caldwell and Mamie Garnett gave a linen shower for Mesdames Elijah Byee and Frank Mitchell, at the home of Mrs Allen, Monday night. Misses Robinson and Evans entertain, ed Mr. Blackwell of Covington, Ky., Miss Fannie Mitchell, Messrs. Lewis and Henderson of Chicago, at lunch at their home in Sheffield avenue, Sunday. WANTED-BRICKLAYERS. Eight bricklayers; colored men preferred; 50 cents per hour. Reference The Citizens National Bank of Plqua, O. Address John H. Anderson, 1244 Broadway, Plqua, O. There is Danger and Expensed in Delay If you are troubled with any of the ills peculiar to women, write at once to Zoa Phora Co., Kalamaz-o, Mich, Address postal to "Consultation Department and you will receive advice and a trial bottle free See adv page 5. Mention The Freeman. THE PARKER HOUSE The Parker House, bright and shining, fresh from the painters hands Mr Holliam is seeing to it that the feeding department is keeping pace with the general improvements. Everything in season at the Parker House. Good sleeping rooms, bath, etc. It will pay visitors to ask for the Parker House when in Indianapolis J. W. Holliam, proprietor, 317-821 W. Michigan street; 'phones, New 4972, Old. red, 651. PUBLIC NOTICE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: You are hereby notified that at 10 o'clock, a m, on July 15 1905, I will sell at public auction at 123 East Ohio street, Indianapolis, Ind. to pay charges thereon, the following pieces of furniture to wit: One oak mantel mirror, one oak chifflon with mirror. Sold articles are marked "Amanda Williams" and have been stored at above number and unclaimed for more than three months and the proper charges on the same are unpaid SHERMAN T. DAVIS. 122 East Ohio St. 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 Pennsylvania lines to any other station on the Pennsylvania lines within a radius of 150 miles of selling location. Limit on all tickets will include May 31st. For particulars apply to local ticket agent of Pennsylvania lines. 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. DIVORCE LEGAL Minetva A. State of Indiana, Marion Co, ss Evans in the Evans in the Circuit Court of Marion Co., William R. Evans in the State of Indiana. Evans No. 10883 Compulant for Divorce. BE I K N O N N. That on the 10 day of May, 1837 he named plaintiff, by her attorney, filed in the Court of Marion county, in the state of Indiana, her complaint against the above named plaintiff having also filed a plaintiff having also filed the affidavit of a competent person, showing that said defendant, *william R. Evans*, is not a resident of the state of Indiana and is named defendant is a necessary party to the defendant whereas said plaintiff having by endorsement on said complaint required said defendant to be deemed a plaintiff having another demur thereto on the 5th day of Sententia. NOW, TEEREFORE, By order of said Court said defendant last above named is hereby complaint against him and that unless a complaint against him and that unless a answer or demur thereto, at the calling of said cause on the 5th day of September, 1906, said Court, to be begun and held at the court house in the city of Indianapolis, on the 1st day of September, 1906, said complaint and the complaint against him and that unless alleged, will be heard and determined in his absence. WM. E. DAVIS Clerk. W. E. JEFFREY, Attorney for Plaintiff. BUSINESS INTERESTS The Gardens—yours for lunch and refreshments. If you want a job call at Parker's Employment Agency, 315 Indiana ave. Household goods bought, sold and exchanged. Naumann, 833 Indiana Ave. SEATON THE HATTER—Sells the best Hats "Duniap's," "Stetson's," 29 N. Pennsylvania street. 3t b15 Solicitors wanted to canvass the city for Burial League of the United States. Shelton and Willis, General Agents. We desire to inform our subscribers that the "Shampo Drler" company who advertises with us, is a reponsible company, and their toilet article is one of true merit. Ladies should investigate. NOTICE—Corns, bunions and ingrowing nails removed without pain Buy his liniment. Dr. J. H. Russell. 311 Indiana avenue. As a special offer we will send one full size bottle, price thirty-five cents, of Kinkine, the great hair grower and one twenty five cent cake of Kinkine soap, the best hair shampoo soap in the world. Both prepaid for forty cents in stamps or silver. Read the Kinkine advertisement elsewhere in this paper and write them at once. COLUMBIA, TENN The annual Thanksgiving service of the G. U. O. O. F., was held at the Mt. Lebanon Baptist church last Sunday evening. Rev. H. Kerr, of Williamsport, Tenn., preached the sermon.—Andy Sanderson, of Cincinnati, has been visiting his parents.—The infant son of Mrs. Ada Blakely is improving.—Misses Golden Jones, Rosa Sherred and Florence Slatten, who have been attending Walden University at Nashville, Tenn., returned home last week.—Dr. M. B. Williamson has moved his office to K. P., hall. Give him a call.—Mack Webster will have his school closing exercises two nights next week at the First Baptist church.—Matthew Little is improving.—A social and literary entertainment was given at the residence of Prof. J. H. Kelly Monday night for the benefit of the public school.—The K. A. C.'s defeated the Hardison league last Friday by a score of 6 to 2.—Mesdames Irene Robinson and Lucile Nicholson were recent visitors to the public school. DAYTON OHIO Mrs. Emma Corner, of Mt. Sterling, Ky., is visiting Mrs. Ella Mason at 441 W. Fifth street. —Mr. and Mrs. Percy Jones, of Column bus, Ohio, are visiting their mother, Mrs. A. Myers, of South Jackson street. —Bethel Baptist church raised $200 in the rally. It 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 the reduced fares for the special Home-Seekers' excursions for Pennsylvania lines to points in Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, the Dakotas, Oregon, Texas, Washington and other sections in the West and in all the states of the South. Stopover privileges permit travelers to undertake business openings. These tickets will be on the dates during the summer. Detailed information to fares, through time, etc., will be freely furnished upon application to local ticket agent of Pennsylvania lines. PENNSYLVANIA LINES Special through train will leave Indianapolis at 7:15 a. m. Returning special train will leave Main Street Station at 7 p. m. W. W. RICHARDSON, A. G. P. A. WE DEFY COMPETITION Pork Chops - - - at 10c per lb. Pork Roast - - - 9c " " " " tamb Chops - - - 84c " " " " Leg of Lamb - - - 8c " " " " Lamb Stew - - - 4c " " " " Veal Chops - - - 10c " " " " Veal Roast - - - 8c " " " " Veal Stew - - - 8c " " " " Bolling Stew - - - 5c " " " " Chuck Steak - - - 84c " " " " Round or Loin Steak - - - 10c " " " " Porterhouse Steak - - - 15c " " " " Rib Stew - - - 8c " " " " Shoulder Clod - - - 8c " " " " Chuck Roast - - - 7c " " " " Corn Beef - - - 5c " " " " Hamburg - - - 84c " " " " Bacon - - - 10c " " " " Hams, best in market - - - 11c " " " " California Hams - - - 74c " " " " Bologna - - - 8c " " " " Woolenwurst - - - 8c " " " " Pork Sausage - - - 9c " " " " Lard, Kettle Rendered, (our own make) - - - 84c " " " " Call and be convinced for yourself, Remem ber the Place, Prices talk. 41S W. Washington Street, JOHN F. CONCANNON, Frop New Phone 2731. HAINES' Reliable Cut Rate MEAT MARKET 238 Indiana Ave. We not only sell meats cheaper than anyone else, but everything is guaranteed strictly first-class. (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 some joiks wouldn't like it. However, the style, and fit, and expression of our garments, stamp them as our own where EVERYBODY can see it. Spring woolens on display. Suits Tailored to Taste, $15.00 to $50.00 DEUTSCH TAILORING CO. INCORPORATED TAILORS 41 South Illinois St. Indianapolis, Indiana Cut out this advertisement and bring it with you to our Store when you buy and it will entitle you to a pretty present. NOTICE.—No presents will be given unless this advertisement is presented at time of purchase. - - The only credit house in the State that carries you over periods of misfortune without humiliation or extra charge such as out of work, sickness or death—come to us and buy what you need and all you want and get credit without additional charge. THE RELIABLE FURNITURE & CARPET CO. 32-34-36-38-40-42 SOUTH ILLINOIS STREET. FISH Spring fishing has now commenced. Don' forget to stop at the old reliable fish stand. C. A. DUNCAN PHONES: 626 Old 4091 main. Indiana Av. HATS and SHOES Best Values and Reasonable Prices Call and See. Courtesy to All. S. A. HINSHAW 529 Massachusetts Avenue. DERBY CAFE & LUNCH ROOM 214 Indiana Avenue Services to all. Wines, Liquors, Clgars A. ROBINSON, Prop. New Phone 3058 THOMAS POPE, Paper Old, Main, 409 Cleaning, Hanging, Painter and Varnisher. Residence Phone, New 4072, 317 W. Michigan-st. Remember the advertisers --- LAWN MOWERS $2.35 to $15.50 "CONTINENTAL," The Best Machine made; high wheels. 25 Inch Width.....$15.50 17-Inch Width.....$12.50 19 Inch Width.....$13.50 15-Inch Width.....$11.50 "GREAT AMERICAN," A high grade rail-bearing machine, $3.75 to $11.75 "ELECTRA," Another high class 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 $85.00 Pony Mowers $31.50. VONNEGUT HARDWARE CO. 120-124 East Washington St., Both Phones 589. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Visit the $50,000 Reward Sale going on now at the W hereby submit for your inspection, a list of the few liberal bargains which we propose to deliver to all economical buyers. Your attendance will be appreciated; money refunded on all unsatisfactory purchases. 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 Your prescriptions receive the most careful attention. We use the best Drugs and Pharmaceuticals obtainable. Prices Cut in Two Tooth Brushes 250 kind at..... Tatlow's Best Tooth Powder..... Mrs. Hayes' Cut Indiana Avenue an The R. H. Smith 1012 Bismar Coal and Wood. Prompt delivery Ice Cream in large and small quen Phone 5136-3 Ring s 253 kind at. Tooth Powder. Hayes' Cut Price Drug S Indiana Avenue and Michigan Street. R. H. Smith Coal Co 1012 Bismark Avenue d Wood. Prompt delivery. Candies, Cigars and T am in large and small quantities. 36-3 Ring Indiana COLORED PEOPLE Tooth Brushes 25c kind at.....15c Tatlow's Best Tooth Powder.....10c Mrs. Hayes' Cut Price Drug Store Indiana Avenue and Michigan Street. The R. H. Smith Coal Comp'y Coal and Wood. Prompt delivery. Candies, Cigars and Tobacco Ice Cream in large and small quantities. Phone 5136-3 Ring Indianapolis, Ind Your salvation is at haud. The Negro need no longer be different 14 oio from the white man. BlackNoMore, r discovered by a chemist of The New York College of Pharmacy, is the greatest scientific discovery of the age. Changes the blackest skin to purse white without pain, inconvenience or danger—easily, surely, permanently. Considering its wonderful work the price, $2.00 a bottle is little enough. Price $2.00 by express prepaid. Positively no goods sent C. O. D. Make all money orders payable to Dr. James A. Herlihy. DEPT. 25. CHILLCOTHE, O. HOUSEHOLD GOODS Bought Sold and Exchanged First-class line at lowest possible price. First-class Repairing. J. L. BEATTY N. E. Corner Senate and Indiana Avenues PAINTS, OIL AND VARNISHES, TIN AND GALVANIZED IRON WORK FRANK H. PRUNK Hardware. Pumps. Pipes. Etc 522 INDIANA AVENUE. Telphone 1188. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, MRS. WHITTEN Fine Millinery display of Patterns ready to wear Hat Will show also a fine line of Untrimmed Hats from 25c to $1.98. Everybody welcome. 337 Indiana Avenue. BICYCLES-- Expert repairing and enamelling; give me a call. A. T. THOMAS, 313 Indiana-ave; Telephone New 1906. 3t-ow ```markdown ``` A 15c 10c Price Drug Store 11 Michigan Street. North Coal Comp'y Park Avenue Candies, Cigars and Tobacco Utilities. Indianapolis, Ind JAMES N. SHELTON LUCAS B. WILLIS Old 1944 Main-Phones-New 2008 FUNERAL DIRECTORS & EMBALMERS Best Service. Lady Attendance. Fair Prices. 411 Indiana Ave. Open all Night CHAS. W. MOSBY Attorney and Counselor-at-Law Notary Public, managing Estates, Collections and drawing Legal Papers especially. Dr.Joseph H. Ward OFFICE HOURS: 8 to 10 a. m., 1 to 8 p. m., to 8 p. m. OFFICE AND RESIDENCE 435 Indiana Ave., INDIANAPOLIS TELEPHONES: { New, 1974. Old 6512Black. A