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WANTED, EVERYWHERE, WIDE-AWAKE BOYS AND GIRLS TO REPRESENT THE FREEMAN, TERMS AND SAMPLE COPIES SENT FREE, WRITE TODAY! THE FREEMAN AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER INDIANAPOLIS VOLUME XVIII. NUMBER 21 CONSTANTLY GROWING DEMAND FOR HIGH GRADE SERVICE Bace Losing Through Mistaken Idea That Position of Servant is Degrading-Best Education the one That Helps Most. (Staff Correspondence.) The gospel of service is an essential branch of the gospel laid down in Holy Writ. It should be preached often and earnestly. More keenly than any other race, we instictively "gag" at the appellation "servant" but it is, nevertheless, a fact that all of us are (or ought to be) servants of one kind or another. Each of us, in our own way, must serve some purpose or somebody. We must play the part assigned us in the great drama of civilization. The size of the role for which an individual is cast is not half so important as the manner in which he fills it. Of times a minor part is developed to stellar proportions through conscientious attention to detail and the investiture of apparently insignificant situations with the commanding personality of the player. Whether the line of service be that of preacher, teacher, doctor, lawyer, merchant, cook, laudery, butler or chambermaid the individual is a servant and it should be his first care that his service be of the highest possible order. The service which we have been accustomed to look upon as mental can be made as dignified as any of the so called learned professions if we determine to put brains, character, skill and energy into it. Certain callings have been regarded as inferior because the work has been performed in an inferior manner. To prove that the most ordinary service can be elevated to the dignity of a science by employing scientific methods is easily proven by a study of the phenominal advancement that experts have wrought in the work of the kitchen, the laundry, the dining room, the barber shop, the stable, the dairy and in every form of care taking and personal service. Things that can be done are most effectually demonstrated by being done. What our eyes perceive our hearts must believe. The demand for trained service in the erstwhile commoner walks in life was never so great as it is today and the trained worker was never so well paid as now. The demand for the right kind of men and women is far in excess of the supply and a faithful, industrious and thorough going servant is a jewel to be prized above rubles by the richest and most influential families North and South. Time was when intellectual fitness cut but little figure in the selection of a valet, butler, coachman, cook or maid in waiting, but the possession of technical knowledge of the special position sought is a prime requisite now and a liberal education enhances the value of a man or a woman many per cent, because of the marked changes brought about in the style of living among the weathertier class and the larger and more varied responsibilities resting upon the servant. In thousands of households, shops, clubs and institutions much of the responsibility of management and the expenditure of considerable sums of money are entrusted to a subordinate. It is necessary, therefore, to discharge his duties satisfactorily that such servants be of some learning, experience, sobriety, business capacity and sound judgment. They must be prompt, neat, polite and projectively reliable. The Negro race has heretofore supplied a goodly share of the country's domestic workers, but our proportion in the best grades of service is gradually diminishing until our thinking men are growing justly alarmed over the unpromising outlook for the pure employment of this large section of our population. The decadence of the Negro in the avenues where he once enjoyed a monopoly is due to a false system of education which has instilled into our younger people the absurd notion that certain essential work lowers the standard of manhood; that to be "recognized" one must go "dressed up" and refrain from soiling the hands. This element has conceived the idea that enslave poverty and bucks aristocracy is preferable to solid prosperity if the latter calls for labor in kitchens or in personal attendance. For this flimsy reason we have not kept up with the progress of the age in the pursuits controlled by our fathers and the whites are supplanting us by superior enterprise, careful study, original methods, improved appliances and close attention to business. Thus the whites, native and foreign are outstripping us in our own field and getting rich by catering scientifically to the intimate wants of modern society. Dr. Booker T. Washington, with the acumen of a wise leader and the far seeing eye of the prophet, has frequently warned our people of their imprudence in letting these golden opportunities for material bettermort slip from their grasp, when under ordinary circumstances their service would have been infinitely pretered to that of any toreigner. At Hampton Institute the other day, in a talk to the students, Dr. Wash-ington gave utterance to these fundamental truths and they have not only attracted the widest attention but have won the most enthusiastic endorsement at the hands of sensible people. He said in part: "The people of this country should be patient with my people while they are passing through the formative period of their progress. We are largely servants, and the first thing in progress must be that we be good servants. The nearest way to the number of anyone is through good cooking. There is no disease in being a cook, but there is eternal disgrace in being a poor cook. One of the objections urged against universal education has been that when all Negroes are educated there will be no servants. An educated servant is the best servant for educated people." These are wise words and courageous ones too, for in presenting plain, sober counsel as a friend who sees farther into a millstone than the man who merely pecks at it. Dr. Washington lays himself open to misconstruction. The superficial or highly sensitive and, mahap, the malicious are more than likely to give it out that the eminent Tuskegeean has implied that "all Negroes ought to be servants" when a close examination of his speech in full would reveal a masterly plea for the genuine and permanent uplift of those of the race who stand in the direct need of help. Dr. Washington invariably speaks for the masses. The classes are able to take care of themselves and should also be strong enough in their mental, moral and material equipment to reach down and pull up their less fortunate brethren below. This is the era of the prepared man and woman. It is the day of free schools and open handed benevolence everywhere. As a consequence educated employers are growing intolerant of ignorance and shiftlessness in their helpers, where once patience and forbearance aounded. There is a chance for every man, woman and child, and it is expected that that chance, however small, will be improved to the utmost. The stupid white man is being pressed to the rear in the fierce competition for self bettermart and the Negro, with greater handicaps, will certainly be hopelessly lost if he fails to measure up to the reasonable demands of those who have been helping him liberally in the past and who have been surprisingly lenient with his shortcomings. Dr Washington is keenly alive to these facts and at every turn urges preparation, reliability and right living on the part of our people. At another gathering of the race the "Wizard" dwelt at some length upon the repreensible tendency of numerous young colored men to idle away their time in frivolous diversions and to neglect to prepare themselves by sensible recreation and adequate rest between hours of labor so as to be able to give even better service next day. In this tense fashion he exploded the theory that the man given to loafing and carousing can compete with the methodical, steady going worker. Said he in part: "If there are any of you you think that you can spend your leisure time in bar rooms or at dances, do with four or five hours' sleep and stand up against a man who gets eight or ten hours' sleep you are greatly mistaken. You can do it. You won't be able to stand up and defend an Italian or Greek has your job ann you won't be able to blame race prejudice for it, either." The deep inroads already made by foreigners upon the positions formerly monopolized by Negroes in hotels, restaurants, barbershops, laundries and private houses furnish ample proof of the accuracy of Dr. Washington's forecast and emphasize the timeliness of his warning. If the Negro aspires to continue in the running as the servant of educated people he must equip himself with the education and technical training that will make him proud of his THE HANDICAP. THE ONE WHO DRESSES BEYOND HIS MEANS. HARE'S TRACK (SUCCESSFUL MAN) TO SUCCESS VILLE 1000 MILES THOSE WHO PUT ALL OF THE EARNINGS ON THEIR BACKS CARRY A GREAT HANDICAP IN THE RACE OF LIFE... calling, because of the high quality of service he is prepared to render. He must be determined that no man shall give better satisfaction in his line than himself. He must feel that there is as much honor and dignity in cooking a fine meal or laundering a dainty garment as there is in pulling a tooth or sawing off a leg, even if an unthinking world does class the one service as menial and characterize the other as professional, when each oals for scientific knowledge, skill and patient application. Mere names count for nothing in the equation of common sense. Life is given that we may serve our day and generation. The Scriptures contain no more blessed a benediction than the words of our Merciful Savior: "Well done thou good and faithful servant; Enter into the joys of the Lord!" Some of us are unduly sensitive about the stories told by our best Negro speakers wherein plantation dialect and the peculiarities of the old time Negro are used to illustrate points in an argument. They are averse to referring to the dark days of slavery and find no pleasure in the gorious emancipation. Do they not know that from this phase of our history come the race's richest folk lore and most interesting traditions? Does not everybody realize that the most impressive philosophy and the anecdotes and epigrams that we remember longest are embodied in the quaint sayings of Negro sages of the "Brudder Gardner" type and set it to music in the Paul Lawrence Dunbar key? The apest stories told by German and I ish orators are those given in their broadest native vernacular and related at the expense of their people's most strongly marked and therefore their most easily recognizable race traits and habits. Why may not Negro orators avail themselves of the same privilege without being accused of casting sirs upon their people? Verily, we are too sensitive for our own peace of mind, thinking evil when no evil existeth. We should reflect that the simple cartoon often hits where the most elaborate treatise misses. Many a dose of hard logic has been rendered palatable by the use of a humorous capsule. R. W. THOMPSON. WANDERER. "To correspondents:—Please send those items for publication which are of interest to every body instead of such things as are of interest to only a few." I quote the Freeman of May 13th and since I took up quite a bit of space in that issue for personal mentions I concluded that your editorial would have served its purpose as well had it reached me in my private mail. Being ever anxious to learn I should be pleased to have you to tell me what subject under heaven will be interesting to everybody. I have always thought and I think now that we do better to bring to the front the many deserving Negroes who are not known than to continue to calf-lick the few who are known. I have no desire to dictate your policy, but if your's: "To Correspondents," was meant for me this is my defense. By the way, who is the greatest Negro in the world? There are "lots of him," whoever he is, Nearly every lecture delivered now is by the "greatest Negro in the world," and nearly every good sermon is by the same, 'greatest Negro.' Greatness will soon be too common to mention. If they don't stop this greatest Negro fad I will announce myself, dinged if I don't. Here in South Carolina we have a few Negroes whose accomplishments would serve to inspire some of the young people of our race if known. In fact I thought that the aim of the Negro papers, for they are no good as newsgathers, God knows. I notice, too, that every Negro paper published is the "greatest in the world," What does it mean? Does the Negro know so little of the world and journalism or does it mean that the average Negro is a direct descendent of Ananias? I have had another cussing spree since I wrote last. It was all about the jim crow system. I was cussing Negroes last week. The jim crow is good enough for a great many Negroes. Why, Negroes have houses down here in which they jim crow their own people. In their restaurants they prepare a dining room for whites and deal fulty slush to their own people around their stoves. Is it against the law to say cuss words in a newspaper? Now, don't PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY-SIX MONTHS, 85c; ONE YEAR $1.50. forget that they are not seeking the patronage of even the better class white men when they jim crow their own people; for neither the better nor the best class white men honors the Negro vender of stews with his patronage. Mr. opinion of that class of Negroes is too dirty to put in print. The killing of a Negro farmer near Laureens a few days ago has brought to light the fact that the Negro's wife was fond of a white man. Whether there was any connection between the killing and the fondness the jury will, of course, be unable to decide. I was highly pleased with Winnsboro. We have three Negroes in that town who are as wealthy as the whites, Russell, Smart and Emerson.—Rev. Carter has made a wonderful impression on the people, and a great improvement on his church. I shall return to Columbia on the 28th to be at the commencement of Allen University. The greatest time in its history is looked for. I shall observe from a remote corner and spread upon your desk all that may impress me favorably. WANDEREE. DEATHS. The funeral of Benjamin Board was held at Simpson Chapel Wednesday afternoon x-moon. William Floyd, an old and respected citizen died Wednesday evening, at his home in West Walnut street. The funeral services will be held this afternoon at Bethel A. M E church. Mrs. Jane Ballard died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sullivan in Talbot avenue, last week. The funeral services were held at the Second Bapst church and conducted by Rev. Chas Johnson. Anna Eulala, the one year daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henderson, in West Vermont street, died Monday morning of typhoid pneumonia. The funeral services were held at Jones Tabernacle Tuesday afternoon. Interment at Crown Hill. Miss Lena Smith, a member of the graduating class of 1905, of the Manual Training High School, died Sunday morning, after an illness of about ten days. The funeral services were held at Jones Tabernacle, Tuesday morning and the class attended in a body. DISFRANCHISEMENT IS BAD ARCHIBALD H. GRIMKE SHOWS EXISTING EVIL CONTENTMENT.MEANS PROGRESS Interdependence of all—Injury Done to Citizenship is Injury to Whole Country—Weifare of Nation Demands Justice. It has been shown that disfranchisemen of the Negro is bad for the Negro and for the South. It remains to consider why it is bad for the North, for the rest of the nation. But if it has been demonstrated that disfranchisemen is bad for the Negro and for the South it will follow as a logical conclusion that it is bad for the rest of the nation. For whatever injures a part injures the whole. The Negro is a part of the South, the south a part of the nation in as real, as vital a sense as feet and hands are parts of the human body. Hurt a hand, lame a foot and the whole body is hurt, lamed at the same time and for the same cause. This is not sentiment. It is fact, it is common sense, it is science. The old fable of the Members and the Belly is as true and timely today as it was in ancient Roman days. Starve the belly and the whole body is starved, suffers in consequence. Wither an arm, shrivel a leg, dim an eye and the whole body goes maimed and halt and darkened. Whatever, therefore, renders it impossible for the Negro of the South to make the most and the best of himself injuries that section and the injury to the South hurts in turn the whole country. For social and economic laws draw no color line, exempt from their impartial operations no race because it happens to be white, but falls equally on all, regardless of artificial distinctions and discriminations on rich and poor, on strong and weak, on white and black. Southern law and opinion discriminate against the black man and in favor of white man. Not so the laws of nature. What harms the Negro's body will harm the white man's body. What degrades Negro labor will degrade white labor likewise. What heals the white man's body will heal the black man's body. And what elevates white labor will elevate black labor also. This is the higher law—a law beyond the reach of revised constitution and American colorphobia to change or nullify—a law which is greater than the Supreme Court interprets and will execute with strict impartiality, neither for nor against the Negro, neither for nor against the South, but on whose decision, on whose operation hang verily the fate of the Negro, the fate South and the fate of the nation at one and the same time. Our country is seeking to retain old markets and find new ones for the products of its labor, both at home and abroad. That is why it has erected about that labor high tariff walls, to give to it a monopoly of the home market. That is why it is reaching out all over the world for markets for its surplus products. That is why it annexed Hawai, Porto Rico and the Philippines. That is why it is in favor of an open door in China. That is why it is going to build the Panama canal. That is why it is building a great navy. It is locking out for markets with foresight and energy. Is it looking out for its labor with equal foresight and energy? Is that policy long or short sighted which has for its object the extension of our markets for the sale of our golden eggs, but does not include any proper care for the barn yard fowl that lays those eggs? American labor is the fowl for whose eggs we are seeking markets the world over. Our national fowl is laying her eggs, is competing with the fowls of other nations. Do we produce better eggs and are we able to sell them in world markets for less than other nations, our commercial rivals are able to do? And if so, why are we able to produce a better article, and sell it for less than our competitors? Is it not because our national hen is a better breed of hen than the hens of other nations? Behind the egg is the hen; behind the products of labor is the laborer. A superior laborer will produce better work and more of it than an inferior one. How comes it that American labor, outside of the South, holds today the front rank among the labor of the world and has held this foremost place for eighty years? Because it is the freshest and most intelligent labor in the world. For the freer and more (CONTINUED ON PAGE 4.) the name BISSELL has typified all that's best in Carpet Sweeper mechanism, has become a household word throughout the world, where ever carpets or rugs are used. It is the only Carpet Sweeper that has ever given complete and continuous satisfaction to the user, and its large saleful supports this statement. Over 80 percent of the world's output of Carpet Swee' Housewives everywhere attest their superiority. A BISSELL "Gyco" Bearing Sweeper will outlast fifty skiers that makes sweeping a pleasure instead of a drunken way. Why deny yourself this procurement? $2.50 to $4.00 will procure it? Buy a BISSELL now and send us the purchase slip, and receive a nea, useful gift. BISSELL CARPET SWEEPER CO. Grand Rapids, Mich. 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AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. WOMAN'S WORLD This column will be devoted to the interests of women. Questions will be cheerfully answered. In order to insure a reply it is necessary to give a pseudonym under which the querist may be answered. The full name and address must also be given. This will not render any circumstances. No answer will be sent by mail unless a stamped envelope is received at this office. Address all communications to Woman's Corner, The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. STEPPING STONES I do not ask that peace and joy May ever be my lot; I merit so much heritage And I expect it not. I only pray when trials come That I may know His will, And find as stepping stones my cross To raise me gher still. —W. H. Sheridian M'Glumphy. BLAMED FOR DEGRADATION. Miss Georgia Nance, a young woman of Indianapolis, Ind., is meeting w much success as a teacher of millin in Topeka, Kan. She is now engaged with a class of twenty two and a lar class is ready to begin. There are a classes at Lawrence, Atchison and ot towns throughout the state await her arrival. A woman of Lvnn, Mass., who just passed her 103rd birthday told us nothing friend to the At Winnipeg, Ont., Ralph Conner, the novelist, whose real name is Rev. C. W. Gordon, bitterly denounced the local society in St. Stephen's Presbyterian church in a lecture a few nights ago. He said: "It seems a strange thing that the growth of wealth may have a great deal to do in weakening the relations of the sexes. You have a growth of those things which constitute an attack on virtue and you invite things that make for shame and lust. This is particularly true in Winnipeg society. The blame must be laid on the married woman or society. It is said that young men are to blame, who are found dangling after married women. No man would dare by any act to suggest what is improper to a married women unless she gives the invitation "Is it not time we separate the clean from the unclean? Is the time not come, must we go farther and sacrifice more of our homes and lives? Or is the time come when wives will remain pure and keep their hearts for their husband? Is the time coming when some will differentiate among those who constitute society and refuse to associate with those who pander to the lustfulness of vice, to the deprived of heart who sacrifice on the burning altars of their own lusts the purity of young men and women? I am hoping the day is coming when sufficient of our society leaders will say: 'We will not have any woman in our homes whose life is not spotless and absolutely without taint.' Then they will have to go to their own set and depart to their own places. If I had strong words I should attach them deliberately to the names of women in this city who rank in the first sets of society. I will attach the blame to them. They are responsible, not our slums, saloos and brothels. Those so called respectable ladies are responsible for the decay of virtue and the alarming growth of lust in our fair city." 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 Miss Georgia Nance, a young woman of Indianapolis, Ind., is meeting with much success as a teacher of millinery in Topeka, Kan. She is now engaged with a class of twenty two and a larger class is ready to begin. There are also classes at Lawrence, Atchison and other towns throughout the state awaiting her arrival. :0:: A woman of Lvnn, Mass., who has just passed her 103rd birthday told an inquiring friend that she attributed her longevity to total abstinence from gossip Thirty young women doctors of Moscow, with a view of studying the peculiar cholera plague now ravaging South Russia have inoculated themselves with the disease and shut themselves in the fortresses of Alexander. They are secluded from the outside world and do their own work and live in separate cells. Thirty more women are ready to take their places when the agreed time of experiment ends. —:0— The Woman's Whist Cogress was held at Philadelphia, Pa, last week. :0:— Physicians say that vells with dots, sprays or figures are very injurious to the eyes. :0:— A gambling house for women in West Forty-third street. New York City, was raided by city detectives last week. Gaming tables, racing charts and telephones were confiscated. About a dozen handsomely dressed women were found. They were very penitent and after taking their addresses and giving them a severe lecture the police allowed them to go. -:0:- There is no day too poor to bring us an opportunity, and we are never so rich that we can afford to spurn what the day brings Opportunities for character always bloom along the pathway of our duty and make it fragrant even when it is thorny.—S Samuel J. Barrows. 0:0 The license clerk of the Marlon County. Ind. clerk's office says the decrease in the number of licenses issued since the new law went into effect has been quite notable Many people become discouraged with the long list of questions which they are compelled to answer. The seventh annual convention of the Head and Side Walters National Benefit Association convened at Pittsburg, May 23 26 President Frank P. Thompson presided. The reports of the various departments showed that the association is making great progress. The convention was conspicuous for the absence of the old members, those in attendance coming mostly from the east. When the second annual convention was held at Pittsburg in 1900, the delegates were all from the west. Among those of the founders were John B Goins, Frank C, Long, J. J. Miles, C R. Johnson and the editor. The Pittsburgh boys maintained their previous record and gave the delegates a royal good time as they never do things by halves. The slok benefit is the leading drawing card of the association. The past year has been a lucky one as the association only lost one member by death. In a recent article Mr. John B. Goins unburdied himself of a large amount of truths, which may not be easily digested by the waiters, but they were facts just the same. Mr. Goins is not very fiber gastic, but when he does open his mouth he always says something, hits straight from the shoulder. Mr. Goins is one of the most far-sighted men in the profession, and for that reason he has been quite often misunderstood and severely criticised because he was the "man who dared." No writer will ever be popular with the waiters who gives the bitter with the sweet. The waiters are always "waiting" for the sweets, but make a big squelg if a little criticism (bitter) is injected. But it is the criticism which often arouses that ambition which, when once aroused will not down Criticism has been the making of thousands of men in every sphere of life. A great many men have become profident head or side waiters because they had been criticised and prejudged. A few years ago the colored waitrs in gaper. The full sized 500 bottles delivered prepaid at our expense For the first time in the history of medicine Zoa Phora, the sovereign remedy for woman's ailments and those torturing painful afflictions peculiar to womankind—is now being sent to the world. It is highly free and without price. 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Finey's orchestra was there and the music was divine; The dancers seemed in Paradise, and kept most perfect time. Tripped the light fantastic till early dawn of day. The headwaiter at the Boody House and his crew. A committee who knew exactly what to do. This popular headwaiter knows how to give a ball. And his gallant way and manner has won the heart of all. Mr. Plenty and Rodgers, the refreshments served, had plenty to do. For between the many dances the punch fairly flow. Dainty lady-fingers with punch was quite a treat. And when one got tired dancing they could talk, drink and eat. John Henry, second waiter, noble man we must agree. They seemed to think of nothing but to entertain and please. The jolly three attended well their duties at the ball. The grand march started nicely with a hundred couple or more. But soon it was seen there were too many couple on the floor. And yet they all enjoyed it for their leader marched them through, And up and down and right and left, In and out—some too; but all were in gay humor and didn't mind Till the collision came, for this was the watters ball. Now may the waiters' union be faith- ful, staunch and true. We wish you success in everything you do. You have started out most brilliantly; good luck to one and all; We will not soon forget you for this, your first grand ball. Where The Freeman can be Found in New York City. H. Jarr. 257 W. 51st st W. B. Winglass, 222 W. 59th street A. J. Gary. 6138th ave. J. H. Jenkins. 337 W. 41st street. Patt-rso Bell, 18. W. 134th street T. R Robertson, 12 6th avenue G. E Somers, 54% Broadway. N. R. Brown Schneck News Stand, 7th aa and 40th st. J. W. Watkins, 499 W. 36th street W. W. Slaughter, 312 L. W. Slaughter, 40th street. W. H. Glasson, 322 W. 37th street. M. Dodson, 342 W 37th street. J. L. Croft, 332 W 52nd street. J. E. Grocks, 201 W 63rd street J. E. 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The Good-Fellow Waiters’ Club Ball ‘at Toledo, Ohio, Toledo society was treated to s royal fete at the first grand ball given by the Walters of that city under the auspices of the Good-Fellow Waiters’ Club May 8, 1905, at Zenobla Auditorium. The occasion marks the advent of this club as an elite pleasure maker, {t being the intention to furnish amusements both new and novel in the form of such en- tertaloment as characterized their first grand pall. More than six hundred in- vitations were sent out to the people of ‘Toledo and nearby clties.(GThe dest hall to be had in the olty was secured at great expense, but this ont no figure 8 the object of the club is to make frlends, Finey’s orchestra of Detroit, Mich., was engaged, which alone was & Great attraction from thelr. eaviable reputation as leaders of muse in all forms both in Ohio and Michigan. The music on this occasion was a pleasing surprise and delight to all who were fortunate to receive an invitation. Zenobla Auditorium is a beautiful the- atrical hall with 8 spacious dancing floor and two balconies towering forty feet above the main floor. ¥rom these the grand spectacle was viewed by those ‘who came but did not care to dance, as well as for a confidential social chat among friends who had been brought together on this occaston and wished to separate themselves from the great throng of dancers, and yet keep an eye on the progress of the merry-makers. Refreshments were dispensed by the committee to all who had admission ticket to the sarprise of every one pres- ent. At no time daring the entertain- ment was there evidence of exhausting the great supply which the walters had Prepared for the thirst of the merry anoers. Soolety ladies acknowledge it the crowning social fanction of the sea- son, fascinating and inspiring in every detail of its eplendid success. This new organization among the walters has been launched im brilliant style, which may be best understood by the poetic diction from the pen of a leading soolety lady of that city. A DINING CAR INCIDENT, “Btick to der Rools”—The Kicker Pleased at Last. | From the Hotel World. It was a dreary wiuter day, about four o'clock in the afternoon, while speeding along at the rate of fifty five miles an hour on a limited train between Colambas and Pittsburg, three waiters and the chef cook sat at the separate tables of the dining car, one reading the daily paper, the others enjoying an oc: casional cat-nap, with thelr heads rest- ing against the car, supported by the palm of the hand and the elbows on ths tables, One waiter roused from his stupor by fatigue of an uncomfortable position, opened his eyes just in time to reosg. nize a passenger passing through on his ‘way to the smoker in front. ‘The waiter’s eye brightened on seeing this passenger, animated with thoughte of long ago for as nearly ashe could recall it was ten years since he saw him Inst, but he distloctly remembered the individual for his giving of a tive-cent “tip” each meal, and remarked to the chef, who sat at the opposite table read. ing: “Did yon notice that man as he passed through the oar?” ‘ Yes,” replied the chef, whose atten- tion had Veen attracted because of the quiet which pervaded the car. “'Ho is one of the worst klokers I ever knew. You wait till he comes in to night. I'll bet my right arm the man who gets his order will haye troubl..’’ “Well, kicking won't do him! any good on this car; we've got too many people to fool with him,” replied the cook. About seven o'clock in the evening, when the dining car was crowded, this Passenger put in bis sppearance, and Was ushered to the other extreme of the car, to the only vacant table, by the con- ductor, to satisfy bis peculiar idea. It was James who recognized him in the afternoon and who foreshadowed the trouble, and it was at his table this man was seated. On returning to the dining room from the pantry Jame: noticed him seated at his table and knew the “‘jlg” was up, and thinking to take tlme by the forelook, quickly gave him a glass of water, hoping, thi would keep him quiet till the conducto gave him @ check, as he was very bus; ‘at other tables. Without looking a the menn, the gentleman inquired o the walter: “Have you got some nice roast peef? “Yes, slr,” was the waiter’s quick re sponse. 1] “Then pring me er ‘nice cut of me : | chum roast peef, er meely paked potatc ]and a cap of coffee” “Yes, slr,” and the waiter disay peared. J] Toexpedite the order James rashe Vack to the kitchen window and repeat ed It to the cooks, with a bit of emphasl: “Say, chef! (placing his hand over on side of his mouth) have that roast bee thick and a nice medinm; {t's for ths ‘| Jew, you know.” James then parsed quickly back int the cining car, secretly congratnlatin himself on has skill. He received order from the other tables, which had bee! delayed, and in passing out again picke up the check of his troublesome a: q Sua |e "06 roe POOR ea ae S20 Fite Foes a PURE, Food psterecars "| PREDIGESTED, ou SSSRSSS | rHoROUGHLY COOKED. gs See > | sgEKTAG 10 GREE SA SRR Ce SS S| Toicrcos ne nomi Sen) ee oe “Rare Food Come SS Molto Gueinvance. imagine his'dilemma and chagrin on consulting the checkin the Pantry to find written: “Tenderloin steak, lyonalse potatoes, pot of tea.” ‘The first order was all ready eetting in the “hole,” and the cook was calling to him, ““Take’away your roast beef and baked»povatoes before it gets cold.” James stood » moment Sexasperated, then suddenly went back to.his guest andeald tohim: “You remember yon ordered roast beef and baked potato of me, and here you have written tendar- loin eteak and lyonatseipotatoes.” “Yes, my poy; but I didn’t know you had der tenderloin on der‘piil of fare. ‘Ven I vas here b fore dey had tab'l’dote cars, now dis fs al a cot; how,long is dat change ben?” “About four months,” replied the waiter, “Vel, you see I didn’t know dat. Now I don’t vant der roast peef. I vant s tenderloin” The waiter returned to communicate hhis troubles to the cook ana to persuade ‘him to change the order, but the cook refused to listen. James, swearing tc himself, and with a bead of perepira tion creeping down his spine, returned ® second time, informing the passenge: of his trouble, and eald to him: “Ii you don't take the order, I will have t Pay for it myself, as the cook has re fosed to change it.”” “Vel, but you can’t a’ford to pay for ever'bods’ meals, can you? I don’t vant der roast peef; read your pill of fare; it says: ‘vaiters not allowed to receive verbal orders.’ Why didn’t yon vait till I rhote my order?” James, handicapped by the violation of the company’s rules, returned to the ‘cook, who finally Hetened and served the much coveted steak under protest. ‘When the Jew had finished his ten- derloin, he looked up at the waiter, who stood watching him, and sald: “Have you got some nice apple ple?” ‘Yea. sir,” replied the walter, laying down the cheok before the guest. This touched the Jew's humor; he then un: derstood the joke, and laughed. “You don't take no more verbal orders, eh?” “No, sir! I took yours only because I knew you and was anxious to avold the same trouble! got into,” said James. “Ob, you know me, do yon? Vare do you ynow met” Yes, I've known yon elnce you tray: eled for the X Y.Z Cigar Company. I waited on you at the X Hotel in Kan eas City, abont ten years ago.” “Vel, you do know me; vot er vine memory you got. How much {s m3 pill” “One dollar and fifteen cente, sir.” ‘The gentleman handed James $1 50 * You keep der change, since you knov }me so vel, but hereaft’r stick to de '| rhules of der com-pa-nee, and don’t tak verbal orders, Good-by, I leave you a | Pittaburg.” J. W. Redmond of Chicago, Ill, ar- rived in Vicksburg, Miss,, on the 14th, and took charge of the Carroll Hotel with Tom Cook as second man. They together, with Henry F. Foster as sec: retary, and a drilled crew of eighteen waiters, are giving the best of satisfac: tion. Joe Smith of the Lake Avenue Hotel at the Unton Stock Yards, Cincinnati, O., Was mingling with bis many friends in Indianapolis last week. TO FREEMAN SUBSORIBERS, If The Freeman fails to reach yon please let us imow by phone oF call fe cannot know unless you tell us, Phone—New, 2480. alta Vita “The Pertect Food,” malt life, asitsname implies, stands for that intense vitality that results from the daily Biter based skilfully prepared from the whole of the wheat, of which, acct being cooked, each kernel has been subjected to the’searching digestive action of the diastase and other enzymes of barley sate This makes it a “predigested” food of highest nourishment vaies, sepa explains the remarkable results obtained in cases of nervous gebility, deranged stomachs and constipation, Besides, itis the lect food to eat, «Weave used several boxes of Malta:Vita and think {¢ the nest food we arg, trled get. "Having used alderent Kinase we tem argh fone, we Tien creole all ouers.© We had slmoat despaivea vo aad Sanaa caren ould eat without being distresser. Me had: ehice bivh, haok ee ae ur tay ‘from constipation and a general derangemeatof ane feaeeeh a eee He heran feeding him MaltuViea he has inprored wureeataee eeTh gaUrely cured of constipation. th fact: myeelt and Henan deus a tnd A sluce usin the food, as we nave nuftesed treme regret date RTea eRe Hise litesand tone to ine entire systems." Name en rere ey Meee Pure Food Co. Battie Crees Miche ATAUTAN TEA 18 a,food with a “taste.” Tt does not helong to the tasteless vari: $17.00 Hlaked foouy” and too great credit eauuot be claimed {er Manat Prosan of tho fact that It contains its own sweetening asentimaibbes areas eye Preset In @ proportion exceeding eluiit per cont ain gometimentee hone ee and Hegithy digestiio sigur, ormod by tuo action of thems aera estas tart cuuses the stomach no tneonventenee. Thisis Hol the exer ene eee that ave sweetened by cano sugar, Beet sugar. maple sugar, Dered ieee Thee es Srape sugar, as all theso cause acidity in tho stomech wet ie ey clder; Blucose ¢ “The Perfect Food” n° a Ow 1 ity F “The Perfect Food,”ma a» MlattaDita “tre rerteet roots use of a food skilfully prepared from A after being cooked, each kernel has digestive action of the diastase and This makes it a “ predigested"’ food which explains the remarkable resull debility, deranged stomachs and cons food to eat, ea) Peete otters Sealtaae ia) vote ‘ean eat itm sates wea CM ctr esd? a ty nc Bure Foon Go, Basu cnesenaers e7stem 4 MALTA-VITA 1s a food with a “taste.” } ON) presgue in alpropurtnt decoutgins ts own s 209 a EIGHTH ANNUAL CONVENTION ; = Second Zand Side Waiters’ Na- Stone Benefit “Aesoniationsaet a = America? HeldMat Pittsbure, Mm Pa,, May$23 to 26,1905, ee ia OFFICIAL PROGRAM, Firet Day’s Session (2\p. m,)}Public. Tnvooation—Key. I. 8.iLee, pastor of Trinity A. ME. church Welcome Address— ton, WB. Hayes, mayor of Pittsburg, Pa. Reeponse to the Mayor—J W. Holmes, representing Convention City, Response to the Mayor—R, D.'Brooks, representing committee’of,management Response to the Mayor—W, A. Gales, representing the eldewaiter. Presenting3keysof assembly room ti National President. Address by the National Presiden |¥. P. Thompson. |, Historical sketch of, the assoclatior by seoretary. | Appointments of committees. Notices. Adjournment. ‘Second Day's session," Wednesday, Ma) 24 (open 10 o'clock) private. Execntive session, Report of committees and discussion, Report of secretary. Report of treasurer, Report of anditor. Report of chairman committee of management. Resolutions. Afternoon Sersion (2:30 p. m.) Public Prayer. Rev. J. T. Gtibert. Address, Rev, W. W. Brown. Address, ©. P, Robinson. Addrees Rev. Lowery, pastor Hethel A.M E charch . Address, Mr. H J. Fonler, presldent Pittsburg Local. Address, Mr. Nathaniel Burrell, pres {dent Philadelpnia Local, Address, Mr. Cornelius LaMar, prest- dent New York Local, | Address, Mr. E. T. Montgomery, on the subject of “Waiting ws an Art and a Solence.” Address, W. Alonzo Look, Addresd? Mr. James @. Garber, man- ager McCrery’s-restanrant, Adjournment. Third Day’s Session, Thareday, May 25, (open 10 a. m.) Private, Executive Sessions, Discuseton. Report committee, Amendment to constitution, | Unfinished business. Afternoon Session (2:30 p. m.) Public. Officlal Photographlo Grouping. Prayer, James L Dickinson. Address, Rev. I.8 Lee, Trinity A. M. E church Addrese, Samuel D. Pannell, Address, Henry Pettigrew. Address, Cyrinna L. Hammond, Hotel Anderson. the Negro’s Future ys. the Past. Address, H T. Montgomery, ‘ Point: ers on a la oarte service.” Address, Rey. Virgil. Eulogy to deceased members. Address by members. Letter from members. Fourth Day’s Session, Friday. May'26 (open 10 o’elock) Private. Executive Session. 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Make a public statement that the members of a certain profession should possess moral qualifications, and the chances are 16 to 1 that the few who do possess these qualifications will demur, while the ones for whom the statement was intended will pass unscathed and will never suspect that you had reference to them. So it has been in this case, at least to the extent that only one response has come to us and that from one of our most readable and interesting correspondents. As a sample of what we regard as of interest to everybody we most respectfully refer "Wanderer" to his own letter in that issue of the 13th inst. If those things there mentioned are not of interest to everybody it is because something is wrong with those bodies to whom it is not interesting. Again, let us state that we want to know those things that are of value to every one. These consist of the things that are important because they contain elements of helpfulness and growth. We, too, have quite enough of this staging of our "greatest men" whose greatness rests only on paper, and poor paper at that. Tell us of the helpful things or hurtful things that may be used as stepping stones to higher things. We want to hear about the doings in that vast army of the unknown, humble though they be, yet who are doing more real service for the advancement of the race than many of the old stagers who are staggering to keep constantly in the line light. THE DEFENSE LEAGUE. Every week The Freeman receives a number of letters from various parts of the country citing speeches or published articles touching the interests of the race in such a manner as to make them especially deserving of treatment. If this were given it would necessarily require much space for the subject matter and the reply, and the good done could not begin to equal what would be accomplished by a score of well written letters. It is for this reason that we are exceedingly anxious that from out of our thousands of ably qualified men and women there be organized a corps of letter writers, the effect of whose letters is sure to be great. There is no demand for your sword, but there is for your pen. Are you willing to spare an hour once in two months in the best missionary effort of the age? It is a part of the black man's burden to try and save our alleged superiors from the folly of race prejudice and at the same time help in promoting the cause of equity and justice. Send your name and address to the editor of this paper and become one of a literary battery that shall send well directed shells into the ranks of the enemies of human progress. ALBION W. TOURGEE. The death of Judge Albion W. Tourgee removes one of the staunchest friends of humanity. The vein of his sympathy always ran true to his ideal even to the extent of rebuking his own and defending others. His death removes from the stage of action one whom the world needs. The hearts of all colored Americans cannot fall THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER to go out in gratitude to his memory for his work and his worth. He gave his ability and his energy toward furthering that greatest cause—the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. His place in history should be greater than that of a general because he led in the forces against injustice and wrong, and lived above prejudice and hate. His demise is not only a loss to his family and his country—it is a loss to the world. The resolutions adopted at the recent meeting of the Manufacturers' Association on trade schools furnishes interesting reading. They declare that the question of right education for the American youth is second only in importance to his having an education at all; that opportunities through apprenticeship is narrowed by the opposition of organized labor; that the greatest need of the present is the building up of trade schools everywhere. The point we see in this is the wisdom of Tusk-gee, Hampton and the other similar institutions founded for the industrial training of colored youth. If the Caucasian is beginning to regard this system of education as essential to the future good of his race, how much more must it be needed by our own race? When these manufacturers resolved in behalf of the trade school for the American it was not meant that every one should become a mechanic, but a number of colored men have bit erly opposed industrial education through the mistaken idea that it meant the neglect of everything else. "A whistling girl and a crowing hen always come to some bad end," is the old saying. We do not know about the hen, as we have no recollection of ever having heard one crow, but we do know that a great many hens meet a tragic death whether they crow or not. As for girls, we have never heard one whistle except in private. This was done in a modest way, and we frankly confess that it seemed a little cute. But as for the man, or one who thinks he is, swinging down the street with hat on the back of his head; his mane pulled down in front; his mouth looking like a boxing-glove with the fist shut up and whistling to tear your ears, surely presents a sight to disgust mankind and shame the devil. Talk about brass and impudence! We know of few things that surpass this. The strange thing about it is that the fellows with the ugliest mouths are the ones who do the most whistling on the streets. There are a half dozen public officials in this country to-day who are immensely popular. There can be no question but that their popularity resists upon their fearless honesty. Is it not a serious reflection on our public life that such honesty is so rare as to at once attract wide attention when a case of it is discovered? To be sure, we can have but one president, but we have forty-five States, each of which has a governor, two senators and several representatives besides many other officials, and yet in all this vast array a baker's dozen of them stand mountain high above the rest simply because they are frankly honest in serving the whole people as they had sworn to do. The real evil is below the official. We deserve no better officials than those we elect. Through the courtesy of the "Committee of Twelve" we received an article written by the Hon. Archibald H. Grimke done into pamphlet form on the subject, "Why Disfranchisement is Bad." Mr. Grimke presents, in a logical manner, the claim that the well-being of a country depends upon the efficiency of its labor; that contented, free labor is superior; that the Negro as the laborer of the South must be untrammeled in his citizenship rights in order to secure his highest productiveness, and that a failure to so condition him will result in great industrial loss. We present in this issue part three of this pamphlet. Army surgeon, Charles Woodruff, who has been investigating climatic conditions in the Philippines, says that only dark skinned people should be sent there, and that one year is long enough for a white man to remain. It is barely possible that nature will prevent the Yankee from overrunning tropical countries even if their moral scruples do not. Yes, we are decidedly of the opinion that one year was sufficiently long to have fixed up affairs in those islands and we should have been up and out before this time, both for the good of the American and the people of the islands. It is easier to find a thousand men who are ready to follow a brass band than to find a dozen ready and willing to unite in something really useful. Our mall of this week brings to us the first number of the Chicago Leader, which is well made up. It has much to say of its good intentions and cleanliness. The latter quality is quite apparent and needs no insistence. As to what it shall be remains to be seen for this is the only proof for the reason that declarations count for little in this day and time. There is experience back of it as both Mr. Sweeney and Mr. Bagby are veterans in newspaper work. We give it our best wishes and shall watch in the hope that it may realize its highest expectations. Four years ago Theodore Roosevelt was popular with his party, but not so much so with the people. To-day he is popular with the people, but not so much with his party. Why this change? It was because the party, as represented by "the leaders," wanted a man they could "use," while the people wanted a man they could trust. The leaders have found that they could not "use" him while the people have learned that they can trust him. Hence the change. The deadly wind storms are still playing havoc in the Southwest. A tornado is a very serious matter even in the West; but, if we must have them, the West is the place—the population is not so dense out there, and then there is more open space in which to perform. But even though they do confine themselves to the West this cannot be regarded as a mark of divine displeasure so long as they continue to miss Colorado. Secretary Taft has caused consternation among those tariff mothers who spend their time in nursing infant industries that have grown much too large for their oracles. He is going to Europe to buy goods manufactured in this country and will ship them to Panama. All this will cost less than they can be bought for here at home. When we begin thinking for ourselves we will soon discover that the tariff is pretty much of a humbug. If you are numbered among those who work for a living and earn what you get don't worry too much about politics. All of those who are trying to do good are not in one organization nor all of those who do evil in another. Patriotism has not yet been monopolized. You are entitled to your share in the common good and if America is to remain America your right to that cannot long be disputed. The attempt to write poetry is a risky business A perusal of this issue will show you some verses that may be classed as good and still some that hardly make good doggerel. We invite poetry, or even good verse, but we must begin to guard the interest of the paper and protect our readers from pain even at the risk of offending some who think they have an inspiration. Hanly, Johnson, LaFollette, Douglas and Folk are five governors well worth attention. They are not of the stereotyped kind. They are all strange fellows in this day and time for they are old fashion enough to act on the theory that laws were made to be obeyed. They not only think things, but have the courage to say them without even consulting the bosses. We are in receipt of No. 2, Vol. 1 of Bob Taylor's magazine published at Nashville, Tenn. It is inviting, full of the Southern sentiment, and the better portion of it, better by far, is that which is contributed by Mr. Taytur himself. It would be among the very best published if he could spare the time to write all of it. We have received the expected first number of Alexander's Magazine, published by Charles Alexander of Boston. It is clean and well made. It is one more voice crying in the wilderness for the full and complete recognition of the best that is in the race. May its life be long and happy. We need it, Do not think that because a man is not turning summersaults over everything that bears the Republican brand that he has become a Democrat. Not much! That desire for independence which rids the head of one halter is usually sufficient to keep it out of another one. We believe in the possibilities of the Negro, but he cannot attain to the best of which he is capable until he learns to follow his own sense of right instead of permitting himself to be led by a few "leading colored men." The Don't Work Club will meet every evening next week at the corner grocery store. Can we learn except through experience? It seems not. It appears that every one must accept at least one opportunity of making a fool of himself. There are those who accept all of them. The Japanese strikers on one of the islands of Hawil have imprisoned all of the white inhabitants who opposed them. Those little fellows seem to have a very effective way of doing things. The hope of the world lies in the faith that individuals will one day follow their own honest convictions. There is no escape from the responsibility of doing your own thinking. Livingstone College of Sailsburg, N. C. comes forward with seven graduates in the classical department and thirty in the normal. We have read something like this: "There is so much bad in the best of us, And so much good in the worst of us, That it does not become the best of us To talk much about the rest of us." Follow ideas—not men. If God had intended for you to follow some bell-weather He would wave made you a sheep. Go West, young man, and learn some sense. A full hand beats any two pairs of military heels and peg-leg trousers. The ordinary affairs of life will bring enough burdens without your going out of the way to find unnecessary ones. Go to the ant, thou sluggard, learn of her ways and go to work instead of trying to beat some one out it. Practical politics is the strenuous effort to get a twenty-five dollar head into a hundred dollar job. The world is full of opportunity to the man who is full of work and sense. Hate finds no abiding place in the heart of a real lady or gentleman. NORFOLK VA. The Norfolk Mission College held its closing exercises in the College Chapel, Friday morning, May 19, at 10 o'clock. There were more than one thousand people present. Music was furnished by the N. M. C. orchestra, Invocation by Rev. Dr. R. H. Bolling of the Bute Street Baptist church; a piano duet, Mrs. McKirran and Miss Blanche Reed. Miles W. Connor delivered the salutatory; Miss C. Ganey the valedictory. Dr. McKirran, president of the college presented the diplomas. In the afternoon the class and friends assembled at the home of Miss Ganey and had a pleasant time. At 8:30 o'clock the class went to Portsmouth across the Elizabeth River to the residence of Miss Sallie F. Stanback. A pleasant time was spent in dancing and social chat. Joseph Bailey skillfully rendered a clarinet solo, "How Can I Leave Thee," with variations. Mr. Bailey of Portsmouth played "Home, Sweet Home." Much credit was given the class for their fine work at school and the preparation and deliverance of their orations. Inez V. Brooks, Sadie E. Bright. Clara E. Carrington, Miles W. Connor, Althea M. Davenport. Constance W. Ganey, Sadie Hughes, L. Marcella Land, Hiram J. Mosley, Georgia A, Selden, Sallie F. Stanback and Adlena Taylor are the members of the class. MORGANTOWN, W. VA The wedding bells have begun to ring. Charles White of Parkersburg and Miss Birdie Kesar of Morgantown were married May 9th at the A. M. E. parsonage, Rev. J. W. Brown officiated.—Ralph Garner of Cumberland, Md., and Miss Nellie Jenkins of Morgantown were married at the bride's residence, May 10th, Rev. J. G. Jennings officiated. The bride and groom went on their bridal trip to Cumberland, Md., to visit the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Garner.—Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Garner returned home from their bridal trip last Friday evening.—Mrs Ella Anderson, who has been sick, is reported a little better.—There will be four wedding bells to ring soon for parties whom you all know.—Take The Freeman and read the news from your city and other cities of the United States. Read about your race and know what they are doing. The Freeman is the wide awake Negro paper. Subscribe for it at once; only $1.50 per year in advance; 85 cents for six months; 5 cents per copy delivered promptly every week. J. Harrison Lewis is the agent, 205 East Walnut street, Morgantown, W. Va. HAMILTON, O. The G. U. O. of Odd Fellows had their annual sermon preached at the A. M. E. church, Sunday afternoon, Rev. John Dickerson of Dayton was the speaker. He preached an able sermon. The Household of Ruth served dinner to the Odd Fellows. —Quite a number of the members of the Baptist church attended the mass meeting at Lockland last Sunday.—Mrs. Ella Hughes of Cincinnati read an excellent paper for the Household of Ruth on "We are Sailing, but where are We Drifting."—Roy Riley, Wm. Works and Arthur Berry spent Sunday evening in Lockland.—Mrs. Shelby had company from the city Sunday.—Mrs. Cleveland Health Food Company CLEVELAND, OHIO. One pound, one-half pound and one-fourth pound Be Your Own Boss. As my agent any active man or woman can make big money day in and day out. If you will write to me I will tell you how to make no less than $5,00 every day of your life. Tell you how to be your own boss, and not at the beck and call of an unjust employer. If you are tired of long hours and poor pay write to me and I will point out to you the way to rise in the world. A positional will do. Write to day. Add: Lula Bates has been quite ill.—Mr. Alvia Churchman of Oxford spent Sunday in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Muse are here visiting his mother.—Miss Emma Cook left last week for Pittsfield.—Why don't Frank Kirk and Will Copper write?—Mr. Luther seems to be the whole show in Jacksonville.—George Smith is making a hit with Mahara's minstrels.—Why don't you ask your friends to buy The Freeman?—jacksonville ball team will play any time. Address John Dunn.—Are you going to St. Paul or not?—Why are you going to Havana the 23d of June? The Ladies' Art Club gave a musical and dancing entertainment May 25th.—The death of Harris Wright was a shock to his many friends.—George Clark was married to his housekeeper last week.—Miss Clota Dealy expects to leave Sunday for Baltimore, Md. A NEW WA TO MAKE MONEY. There are many ways of making a living, but one of the most novel ways is that of a colored man who travels with a large circus and is exhibited in the side show. He has applied Black-No-More to one side of his body and bleached it a clear white while the remainder of his body is black. He is observed by thousands of persons every day, and is by far the best feature of the show. Many agents are making big money selling this remarkable remedy. Any one can take up the work with small capital. Any person can bleach his skin by using Black-No-More. No spots, no disagreeable odor. Circulators and other information on application to Dr. James A. Herilhy, Chillicathe, Ohio. NATIONAL CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOLS, 24 North Pa St., Indianapolis, U.S.A small capital. skin by using no disagree. informa COLORED PEOPLE WANTED. TIFFANY & SCHWAB, Employment Brokers, Indianapolis, Ind. 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The wits of the children are developed, trained in the public schools; the wits of the adults are educated, sharpened at the polls. Labor thus developed mentally and disciplined in these two great schools of letters and practical civics, is doubly equipped, doubly armed to defend well its own interests at home and abroad and to defend those of the country also. It is alert, assertive, thoughtful, resourceful, independent, self respecting—capable of following and leading It knows what it wants, what is good for it and what is not. It can take care of itself, can fight its own battle with organized capital at home and with the rival labor of other countries in world markets. Herein lies the superiority of the labor of our American industrial democracy at the present time, with that one exception, southern labor. L E Garner is now representing The Freeman in Biloxi, Miss. 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Clarence Cameron White, the noted violinist and Miss Beatrice Warwick, an accomplished pianist, were married recently in Washington. The Drury Opera Company gave a fine presentation of "Garmen" at the Lexington Avenue Opera House in New York, May 15. Visitors came from Boston, Philadelphia, Washington and other points to witness Mr. Drury's splendid work. John M Powell, musical director and manager of the colored part of the "In Old Kentucky" company was a Freeman caller last Tuesday morning. Mr. Powell's securing musicians for the coming season and will have a band of twenty-four pieces. See adv. this page. Fred Lewis with the Georgia Plantation Company writes. The show is doing big business and that he is very successful. Regards to all friends. The show is holding its own getting top money over all the shows. The week just ended was the banner week as the houes were crowded at each performance. Notes from Payton & Harris.—One week on Bijou Amusement Circ itc; seven more to follow; some booking in Marion and Anderson, Ind. new vaudeville circuits. Would like to hear from all friends. Our new act is a winner, going big every night. We also have some good eastern booking for September and November. Mrs. George H. Mickle, a phenomenal female baritone of St Louis, filled several sacred concert engagements in Louisville recently and scored heavily. Her favorite numbers are "Ho'y City," "Beyond the Gates of Paridise" and "The Palms." She rendered each with a range, volume and modulation that earns enthusiastic encores and wins the admiration of the best critics. Notes from Cindinatti O.—At the Columbia Theatre last week, appeared two of our old footlight favorites, the Mallory THE FREEMAN POSTOFFICE: Aransas, Miss Rosa Auberd, Miss Hattle Foster, Miss Looma D Graham, Miss Tena GENTLEMEN'S LIST. Carroll, Britt Forming, Britt Grand, Britt Hann, Britt Jackson, Bob Iole dce Gant, Mrs Mabel Mint, Miss Alberta Moss, Miss Laura Reese, Miss Cecil Looney, J Prince, Arthur L Reese, The Tribs, Sol Williams, John ROUTE. Abbott Foot Co.-Lynchburb, Ma.; May 29 Rochelleville, 3; Staunton, 31; Basic City, Juniper, 2; Gordonville, 3. AIE Hewlett's Band and Serenaders-With Jane Amadoub's Shows-Paris, France, Indelina. Brown and Brown (Singer and Cartoonist- Riverside Park, Montreal, Canada week of May 29). P. G. Loewy & Co., with the Great Wallace News—Ickon, C., May 29; Cleveland, 31; Tolelo, June 1; Detroit, Mich, 21; Cayton, 3. P. G. Loewy—Manitowoc, Wis., week of May 29; Buhl Theater, Pacemaker. Bios, Bios, Famous Tennessee Warbler Vinage, Inc., May 29-31; Linden, June 170% williams and Stevens----Sacramento, Cal., May 22 to 28. Bros. in their great musical act, assisted by Miss Mazle Brooks and Grace Halliday. They were the greatest attraction of the theatre and performed to crowded houses at every performance. Miss Halliday's rendition of "Alexander" won several encores and also the vocal and instrumental quartets. Notes from E W. B. Curry and Major W. Daniels.-Prof. Curry assisted by Major W. Daniels will give a sacred recital Sunday May 28 at Richmond, Ind, and on Monday at 8 p. m. They render one of their popular programs, consisting of classical solos and duets, and a few Negro melodies which are so much called for in their recitals. They have been singing before the best audiences and the houses have been crowded at every performance. Wille Timmons with the St. Louis Amusement Company writes:—We are playing to good business. The Glynn Cornet Band of Brunswick, Ga. under the management of Prof. Lee Godfrey, is still making good through the country. They played Union City, Tenn. the week of May 22. W. P. Suggs Britton joined them at Dickson, Tenn., and Prof. Godfrey is well pleased with him. Old Georgia Plantation is still doing a big business and never fails to please. The Armstrong Brothers, magicians and necromancers have just closed their sixteenth annual tour of the south. This has been the most successful season of their career from a financial point of view. They will fill a few lyceum engagements in Tennessee and West Virginia this summer. Next season a strong musical act will be added. Baby Ellen will be the feature act in a levitation. They send regards to all the big boys and say, Pap the white folks down this way say they wish they had 'a rabbit's foot.' Regards to your entire company as well as yourself. Notes from Dr. Ferdon's Quaker Medicine Company.—We closed our engagement at St. Joseph where we did well and now we are in Kansas City, Mo. All are well and send regards to all friends. We have been expecting Ray Trusty for some time and would like to hear from him. We had the pleasure of seeing Laura Bailey and Sam Lucas of the Moonshiner's Daughter" in their turn and they made a big hit. Miss Bailey is very clever in her part of the "Mammy" assisted by Tom Lucas as "Uncle Pete." We also meet the team of "Ds and Ds" which is on the Crystal Circuit and will say it is a clever team. A. A. Copeland rendered the beautiful sacred solo, "The Way of the Cross," at Allen A. M. E. church of Kansas City, Mo. Sunday night which was well received. The company is stopping at the MoRay Hotel and it is the finest colored hotel ever stopped at. The profession is always at home there. The Botanical Quartet is a feature of each performance. The members are Sydney Carter, George Bryant, A. A. Copeland and J. R. Johnsns. The quartet sends regards to Ell Rice and all the "bunch." LeRoy Bland's Letter from California.—The Southern Quartet has returned from a three weeks' trip to San Jose and Sacramento and are laying off this week. Wise, Milton & Co. have just returned from an extended trip to several smaller towns and report success. They are at the Broadway Theatre, San Francisco. LeRoy Bland will join hands with the great Military Quartet and is quite successful. He sends regards to the Mahara company, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mahara and baby, Clarence Estelle sends regards to eastern friends, Lonnie Hawkins wishes to be remembered to all friends. Don't forget the professional headquarters conducted by Charlie Bentley 203 Post street. Artists and par excellent are the press comments of the Gilliams, Laura and Harry. Bobby Kemp Comedy Four were at Fisher's Theatre last week. They are immense. Charles Marsr, lst. tenor; Bobby Kemp, 2nd. tenor; Tom Logan, lst. bass; Edward Hood, 2nd. bass. It looks as though Mr. Baker's return to the Oberon Concert Hall was a signal for good business. The house has been packed every night. The Kemp Comedy Four send regards to their friends in the east, Bobby says hello Jessie Dudley. Wise, Milton & Co. opened at Portland, Ore. this week. Napoleon Johnson sends the following from Richards & Pringles' Georgia Minstrels: "During our engagement at St. Catherine, Ont.; May 17, Billy Young, Robert Logan, William Blue and myself made a flying trip over to Niagara Falls and sent souvenirs home. We spent a very enjoyable afternoon. If you want to see one of the most wonderful sights of a life time, don't fail to see Niagara Falls. While at Brantford, Ont., Jim Wilson, a retired professional, had a few of the boys out to his beautiful home to dinner and they report a good time. Mr. Wilson's surroundings are an object lesson to all. They show what saving will do for you in after life. Kirk & Cooper musical photographers wish to be remembered to the Mallory Bros. and all friends. Since crossing the line the parade and show have been above expectation and press and public vote it the best ever, hence the crowded houses at night. Ciarence Powell, our star and stage manager, is taking them off their feet when in the first part he plays the topical song "Never, Never," and when he appears as "Jim Jackson in the afterpiece. Harry Fidler, that's all, is still meeting with success in his impersonations and singing "Give Me the Leavings" and "If I Ever Lay Hands on that Coon." The boys are all well and look for the old reliable, The Freeman every week. MUSICAL NOTES MUSICAL NOTES PIANO TEACHING. The teacher occupies the position of helper and not of a fault finding critic but one who instructs; one who points out the faults and beauties: the how and why for everything; one who makes the desire, the ambition, the enthusiasm and makes one realize the art therein contained—gains the confidence love and respect of the pupil. Piano teaching though not given due consideration, primarily is a task which very few will consider worthy of their attention. Yet if rightly applied, that is, the foundation being correctly laid, the r suit will follow without very little help or tutoring. This is the most important st g in teaching, for upon this hangs all the success of future achievements. We should see to it that the best instructors are employed and our best attention directed. Teaching is an art and the science of imparting knowledge whether by text-book or lecture. The object should be to bring to bear all the powers of reason and morality. We who teach for art's sake do not look for notice—only to do our work faithfully. But if a chance gleam of light does but once flood our pathway, the past discouragement will readily be forgotten, and the future will hold greater opportunities for tireless endeavor. If, perchance, we seem ever to be laboring unappreciated, it is a mistaken idea on our part, for whatever is done conscientiously, faithfully and well, will sooner or later meet with meritorious recognition and reward. If the thesis of Luther be true, that the effect of music on humanity is to make it kinder, gentler and truer. Then not only our parents should weigh well this truth so tersely stated and strain many a point that their children should have this extra moral training but educators and guardians should insist on its adoption wherever feasible and our churches should herald its elevating powers both in and out of every pulpit. Then we would commence on a new era in the world's history when every man would become a better musician and every musician a better man. The methods by which one may acquire a complete mastery of the technical, interpretative or theoretical side of the planoforte are at variance with each other, and also at variance as to the good derived therefrom. For the present we will content ourselves (yet not always the best thing to do) with the result obtained. To speak of methods as a truly mapped out course of pieces and studies would be absurd but as a continuous changing course of studies and pieces as the peculiar environment of the individuals may require and his appreciative nature demand. No teacher can have any set course, whether of the German instrumental or the AngloItalian school. The pupils must invariably be instructed differently to bring to bear the required result. It matters not whether by personal or correspondence method if we have been instrumental in causing one to reach a higher standard of morality, truthfulness or love we may feel proud. At the opening of the Y. M. C. A. May 15, at their new quarters quite a nice crowd was present. The orchestra from the city headquarters, assisted by several vocal numbers of our local talent, made up the musical program. John -Evans, who has quite a musical voice did justice to the program by his appearance. His number was captivating and his rendition that of an artist. It might seem wise if the young men of the association would organize an orchestra. Did this ever occur to you? The Uniform Rank of the K. P. presented a musical program at Tomlinson Hall, May 18. Music was furnished by R, B. Shelton's orchestra. The participants of the Negro Folk Lore concert at Tomlinson Hall, May 19, did justice to the occasion, if we are to judge from the public appreciation and the success attending it. Joseph Joiner presided at the organ and Fred Anderson was the director. The Flanner Guild Quartet rendered a program at the Second Baptist Church, Sunday, May 21. Quite a number were present. EDWARD BROWN. PHILANDER SMITH COLLEGE Commencement Greatest in History. Little Rock, Ark., Special-The greatest commencement in the history of Philander Smith College ended here Thursday, May 18, 1905. There were twenty graduates six in the commercial department, ten in the normal department and four in the college department. 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He paid a high tribute to the Home Mission Board of Education. Idleness, filth, laziness and sin, he declared, were the worst enemies of the Negro. The baccalaureate sermon was preached by Dr. I. L. Thomas formerly of Baltimore Md. His sermon on Sunday morning and his lecture at night were greeted with large audiences, and graduates as well as the people were greatly pleased with his powerful sermon and his splendid lecture. The literary exercises were far above the ordinary, and the music was charming and beautiful. A debate on the resolution that the Logan anti trust law was detrimental to the state of Arkansas brought forth much applause, it giving evidence of the literary training given the students of the college. The eloquentary efforts of Miss Julia Steele and Miss Daisy Poombs elicited much applause and surpassed the others on the program. 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ADDRESS ALL ORDERS AND ALL MAIL TO the commencement address, and those who heard him several times declared it was his best. Dr. Bowen began by saying that the key to the solution of the Negro problem lither not between the plow handles, and no one key can unlock the problem of humanity. Strickly First-Class Rates Reasonable Equipped with all Modern Improvements Carter's Hotel and Cafe MRS W.T.CARTER, Prop. 1223 Wylie Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. P. & A. Phone 481-M Special Rates for Theatrical People The farmer should understand the soil and know its component parts and its chemistry. The duty of graduates are to understand the intrigues of their personality. I believe in brick making in pot washing, cooking, sewing, ditch digging, viewing the starry heavens with a telescope, farming, agriculture, Greek and Latin, root and all things where there is thought backed up by the almighty power of God Search and know all thing—sthey are yours. 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Subscribe for Tae Freen a now. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER A TOPICAL STAGE NOTES. Again we are confronted with the dread disease of "written ignorance" coming as usual from our Chicago correspondent. However much we may be frightened by the frill, we are not dismayed; its termination will only amount to a small exhibition for my young students who will be guided by the ordeal. In order that there may be no reasonable doubt, it might be more salubrious to state that New York has but one critico. Chicago isn't any and other cities will be represented time enough in the next generation. The New York critico represents New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Indianapolis. Besides this critico there is no other; we say this taking for granted[the large amount of importance], placed[upon him by others] To see a weakling or ignorant writer or laughing stock, painfully striving to be a second golden personified giant of Gotham, much to the amusement of the public, is something inconceivable! An ignoramus is one thing and a stage critic is another. It would be hardly worth while to explain the deduction. We only know that the Atlantic ocean, outside of New York harbor could swallow up Lake Michigan in a minute. Just what the difference is between the golden personified giant of Gotham, and a little messenger boy out in the windy city, is hardly worth explaining. There is, however, a promising difference between a messenger boy who minds his own business and one who is meddlesome. The sentiment of this subject we all admit is decidedly tame and its contents are simply common history. While it may be a common source of pleasure to a certain idle element, its logical bearing is ever kept in view. No struggling race has ever been without its ignorant branches, and what we need the most are good, competent teachers and not stage critics. Thirst for fame in some respects is worse than crave for money, and the fellow without brains and with only a toothpick full of education is always a dead duck to the community he represents. The New York boys, who are not qualified, have sense enough not to attempt to write for a newspaper and so retain their dignity, preserving the community of the adverse criticism which is always certain to follow. It would be far better to remain in quiet ignorance than to be the target which fell from the mantle of "written ignorance" from whence the effect is lasting. Hurrah for Balgss and Hazard! Miss Flora Batson, still popular as the queen of song, is on an eastern tour under the management of Girard Miller. If this very ambitious bass singer can manage Miss Batson honorably and successfully, he will be deserving of much credit. ... Don't you all think it would be a nice thing for colored actors to have a convention? If actors will nail this idea as quickly as they did the song publishing idea, we might possibly be able to smell a little unionism. How about it? The Colonial Theatre, a new vaudeville house, has opened its doors at Broadway and Sixty second street, New York City, under the management of Percy Williams. Cole and Johnson, on their return from the Pacific coast was an early attraction at this house. The Circle Theatre, inadequate in size, has been closed and its business transferred to the Colonial. Unless actors and acting managers are intelligent enough to understand my comments I shall have to write them for the sake of the younger students only. The Smart Set Company may aim to be legitimate but if they were they would not advertise a challenge buck and wing dance open contest for all comers in a legitimate theatre. With this omitted in favor of variety and burlesque combination shows and theatres, and by omitting the drill and retaining the dancing scene legitimately, they could be termed legitimate The first time I wrote up the original production of this show, said to be staged by Edgar Temple, is the only time it ever was legitimate. Even then Ben Hunn's specialty disqualified its rank. Mind you, Ben Hunn's act pleased greatly and even today the Smart Set has a very good show. Isham's King Rastus Burlesquers opened at a variety and burlesque combination house in Boston, May 1. The show was staged I believe by Sidney Perrin in New York but left and opened in the city of beans. Madame Flower and George Williams, late of Smart & Williams, were said to be the leading lights. Just before the advent of this new company I was about to remark that William Isham had made a mistake in not contending for a place in the variety and burlesque syndicate for an octoroon company, headed by Madame Flower, or, did he apply and was he shut out? It is certain that the name of Isham and Flower guaranteed in an octoroon company would have quite as much drawing power as any other attractions in the circuit, and there is no reason why one colored company should not be booked immediately. Surely color can be no excuse in a country where Negro performers were born and raised, and their racial humor is well understood and highly appreciated by the boys of the burlesque variety theatres above all others. America stands for all its citizens. If Hebrews are unselfish, the Irish have no right to be selfish neither should the little Hebrew, Negro and Irishboys, whom I have interviewed, be cheated when they ask: "Why don't Isham's octorons come around? THE GALLERY BOY'S PLEA, Why don't colored shows come 'round? Where is a Madam Flower now?— Isham's octo-coons—and how Is it anyhow; That we have only white shows now! Perhaps that ugly syndicate Don't want to treat us fellers straight! Variety calls for everything! We'd rather hear the darkies sing. We think they're rather great! Say you son syndicate?— "Get off your job!" We give you "that" dead straight! A STATEMENT. Mr. Elwood C. Knox. Indianapolis, Ind. DEAR SIR: I had occasion to read in your last week's issue some very unpleasant, and I might add ungentle manly remarks submitted in an article over the signature of your Mr. Russell. In the first place I fall utterly to recall the incident referred to, in the second place I did not know it was the license of a critic to malign, by embarrassing statements which are absolutely false, an innocent woman in an attempt to slander a performer, and in the third place I am unable to see why I drew this fire from a man whom I do not know and who admits he does not know me and never saw me work. I have always been an earnest supporter and well-wisher of your publication, and do not feel that this unwarranted attack entitles you to same in future. Notes of the Exchange Garden Theatre, Jacksonville, Fla. - Dennis Mitchell is making good singing Bob Russell's latest songs, "Ragged, but Right" and "You Got to Cut it Out." Buddie Glenn is still at the Exchanga theatre. The late orchestra of Prof. J. M. Robinson and J. Hewood's, with their latest musical selections, are bringing down the house nightly. Dennis Mitchell and J. J. Locust spent a pleasure evening at Lincoln park. Bonny and Locust are still the "hits" of Jacksonville. They make their initial trip East this summer. Prof. C. E. Hawk made a grand display with his moving pictures with us Sunday night. His latest selection was the inauguration parade at Washington when the Ninety Calvary appeared on the canvass passing the reviewing stand. Annie Jones is on the slick list Pearl Woods "cleans up" singing "Keep Your Eyes on Hanna." Mattie Taylor is singing this week "Tommile." "Chink" Floyd gets the encores singing "Witty Wink." Mr. G. Jones, Jr., is right to the front with his classical selection "I Want to Be Loved." Birdie Allen is taking encores singing "My Love for You is Dleing." Vergie D'Oer sends regards to Lillian Rice and Albert Carroll. Notes from Lincoln Park Auditorium New Orleans, La., by Joseph A. McMurry stage manager.—There is a colored summer resort for the purpose of furnishing amusement for colored people. It is conducted on professional pri priciples and the manager sollicits the professionals to write him concerning dates. From 1200 to 3300 people attend the performances nightly. Band concerts from 5 to 7 and performances at 8 o'clock. Gordon's Colored Min- strel opened here May 7 to a packed house. S. R. O. for evening amusements. There are flying jennies, balloon ascensions and numerous other attractions. Our roster is as follows; R. G. Calloix, general business manager; Prof. Jno. Robichaux, leader of orchestra; Jos. A. Mo Murry, stage manager; Jno. E Lewis, ass't manager; F. Bergeron, property man; Prof. George Morette, band master. McMurray & Brooks are cleaning up with their musical act, "Harvest Days in Muscoville." Laura Logan is very good; McNeill and McNell, refined sketch artists are doing well. Anatole Pierre, the prince of monologists leaves them screaming every night. Miss Ada V. Harris, the charming soubret is receiving three and four encores nightly singing "Stella;" Emma Thornton, the queen o' coon shouters is "mopping up" singing, "Scissors to Grind," "Make a Fuss over me," and "Billy." William Chinn, our acrobat and comedian is making good singing "Sweet Dreams." Lew Kenner, lately of Allen's New Orleans Minstrel was on the boards May 14. Mime. Tart better known as the "Black Swan," has been added to the rest of the stars to shine with us. Our next program is the "Ills of Ham" with a full cast of characters. The entire company sends regards to all acquaintances in and out of the profession. Program of Fred S. Milloan's Original Old Plantation—Billy Arnte, the man who says "Lawd help me to grit right"; grand opening chorus, "Coons of Colored Band; Grace Jane, with all her latest coon songs; "Speedy," the youngest and greatest coon singer; Berry Burton, the man who makes you laugh; Effie Cunningham, buck and wing dances and coon shouts; Will Jackson, the boy with the funny faces; ending with "A Trip to Darktown." Gill Garay is spending his vacation with his sisters in Chicago and will return to New York soon. He sends his best regards to all the old minstrel boys and also the Housely Bros. and wishes Goldie a speedy recovery. Simon Jones is with the St. Louis Syndicated Amusement Co., making good through the country with his rough and tumble song and dance. He sends best regards to Fred Parker and Flozo Harris. Lillian Garay would like to hear from Oma Crosby and Sadie Britton and sends regards to the Houseley Bros. and also Lailie Lee. Address 2423 State street. PORTLAND, OREGON. The Odd Fellows' annual sermon at Bethel church was largely attended, the church being crowded to its capacity. Mr. W. Cannady delivered an interesting address on "The Origin of Odd Fellowship;" a poem by Mrs. Lulu Easton. The sermon by Rev. Tolliver teaching a grand lesson, concluding by a commend9ble solo by Mrs. Pitts and the sweet-voiced Bethel choir.-Rev. Nichols of British Columbia delivered a lecture, the past week at Bethel church on the subject of "The Eye, the Heart and How to Use Them."-This week's arrivals are David Dickson of Jacksonville, Fla.; Harry Peyton of Seattle, Emmet Holmes of Spokane, Sam Brown of Seattle, Miss Anna Jackson of Omaha, Neb.-There are quite a number of colored railroad employees in Portland at present as the order of Railway Conductors are now in session, and specials have arrived from many cities. 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MARTH tells your entire life—past and future—in a DEAD TRANSFER has met, and you need to meet. In tests she tells you medics you ever before marriage, the name of all your family their ages and description, the name and busi. ness of your future husband, the name of your next, if you have your future husband, the name of your young man who now calls you, the name of your future husband, and the day, monta and part of your marriage—how many children you have—have whether you are married or single; when you will be sweetheart you will be 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 told. ALL YOUR FUTURE will be told. and in a dead trance. Mother's should know the success of their husbands and children, being ladies should know everything about their husbands or intended husbands. Do not keep children in business until you know all, do not let silly religious priests prevent your consulting. name is the only one in the world who calls you the FULL NAME of your future husband, with size and date of marriage tells you whether the one you owe is true or false. It is only from the lack of discriminatory such a conclusion can be reached. It is not that who placards himself or herself as a Medium but such being as she claims. And a person who enquiries that may ask the reason why. It is simply that advisers do not take the trouble to study their thoughts for a moment with their thoughts for a moment with their thoughts for a tendency to make the path to the end of the business clean and devoid of obstacle. It is an insurable fact that persons will come advice in full knowledge of what they are knowing, and yet as soon as they con- trol a Medium, they try their utmost endear- ment to dispel it, and they may have know so as to hear if it will be rendered to them. To get the secret out of a person by supplying it in few cases, the art used by man is called Mediums, but 'o take hold of the hand of the mind, the mind thereby is a matter of impossible faith, yet this can be done, and by on sitting MEDIM ARTH this seeming myst becomes a real ARTH this seeming myst this subject has received no little attentio on eminent men and even college professor. They have conclusively that although they are infrequent in our midst with 'oily tongues perhaps, the eminent dom have not bee- closed to the entire professors. They have a great deal of study to be con- sulted, a Medium, and by a continu- and uninterrupted, the key to the weil of ap- parently master the mysteries have been proceeded by MRS. MARTH ARTH, community. By letter advice 1.00 hours from 8 a.m. to p.m. All letters must con- tain stamps for answers. MRS. M. M. B. MARTH Removed CHICKASHA, Indian Territory, R. 958. HOUSTON, TEX. Last week quite a number of Houston's prominent young men went for a week's outing on Devil lake. The party consisted of Charles E. McGuire, Robt. C. Fairchilds, Bob Howth, Juel Lewis Lon Avron, Oscar Maryland and George James. They returned highly elated and reported having had a delightful time. Elmore Moore left last Thursday night for Kansas City, Mo.—Miss Gertrude Ramsay, 417 San Gelipe street, returned last Monday night from Lake Charles, La., where she has been instructor of music. Dr. T. V. Overton returned Tuesday from a business trip to San Antonio.—Funeral services were held at Trinity M. It is believed that in a short time the Negro will absolutely control the territory in West Indies and Spanish island possessions. In both Hayti and Liberia Negro republics, white people are not allowed to own land. Pope Plus X sent to Rev. John E. Burke, rector of St. Benedict's Colored Mission, New York City, a large crucifix. It was on exhibition at one of the large stores for two days and was also exhibited at the Easter Fair at St. Benedict's Hall. 一 The colored people of Newport News, Va., have a fine large hotel now in course of construction which, when completed, will be thoroughly equipped with all modern conveniences and will rank among the best hotels in Newport News. Besides this they have a steam laundry. The senior girls of the Cleveland High School were entertained by the girls of the Freshman class of Woman's college May 6. Two colored girls, Miss Mabel Blue and Miss Lizzie Blackwell were among the number present. Miss Blackwell has been chosen class musician for commencement: Policeman Claiborne Patterson is the first member of the Orange, N J, police force to have his name placed on the roll of honor, which the police commissioners have instituted. At a meeting of the board President L. T. Fell commended him for rushing into a fight at Scotland and Mechanic streets recently, disarming a man, who had fired OPINION OF THE PRESS OPINION OF THE PRESS Booker T. Washington has again been offering advice to his race, and as usual it is so distinguished by practical sense as to be well worth repeating. In a talk to a gathering of Negroes in New York City recently he said, incidentally: "If there are any of you who think that you can spend your leisure time in barrooms, do with four or five hours sleep and stand up against a man who gets eight or ten hours sleep you are mistaken. You will wake up some morning and find that an Italian or Greek has your job, and you won't be able to blame race prejudice for it, either." This is so unquestionably and obviously true that it would seem that every man must know it thoroughly and that it is, so scarcely worth the saying yet when the raot is considered that a large number of men do proceed on the theory that they can compete with methodical, steady-going workers and still spend much time in loafing and carousing, its fitness is evident. The warning is quite as applicable to white men as to black ones, but since Mr. Washington is interested especially in the progress of his own race and sees the rocks upon which its members may stumble he concerns himself with them only. In season and out of season he preaches to his people the virtues of industry and sobriety, the importance of saving their earnings of owning homes and of establishing in the community a place for themselves as trustworthy and respected citizens. He knows their faults of temperament, their disinclination to assume responsibility, their disposition to waste their hard-earned money on trifles that catch their passing fancy, their tendency to adopt the vices of the white man, and his life is being spent in the effort to bring them to a realizing sense of what they may achieve if they will correct these tendencies and profit by their opportunities. Unlike some of their advisers he recognizes their attempts to better their condition and is as ready to praise as to blame, but he proves himself a real friend because he does not hesitate to point out their faults. Negroes everywhere can not do better than heed and follow the advice and suggestions of the wise leader.—The Indianapolis Morning Star. ```markdown ``` Crime concealed is crime committed. It is a weakness of our people to hide the criminals of our race. This should not be so. If you know a man or woman is violating the law, you are duty bound to aid the authorities in bringing such persons to justice. You can never hope to be a respectable and respected person until you take a stand for law, order and good government —The Torchlight, Danville Ky. It is useless to stop riding on the street cars when they make a discrimination against our people and still patronize drug stores, barrooms and other public places that are making the same discrimination. "Jim Crow" is "Jim Crow"—matters not whether it is a street car, drug store, barroom or what not. The Pensacola Brotherhood. The Negro minister is the freest leader among his people. Most others are bound by positions or jobs to white officials, who dictate how and in what way the race shall be led. This is one reason why the Negro church buildings a revolver, arresting him and three others. Miss Meta Vaux Warrick, who for the past three years, has been an art student in Paris, gave an illustrated lecturer on "Life in the Frenoh Capital," at the Berean church, "Washington, D. C., May 17. Gustave Coquet, a famous critic in speaking of Miss Warrick's work said, "You will be struck in this gallery with the attractive work of Miss Warrick, her grasp of grouping and her characteristic capacity for interpreting life." The Catholic church will soon establish in Washington, D.C., a bureau for colored Catholics. The proposed bureau will have have charge of the affairs of colored Catholics throughout the country. With the increased population of the country the colored element in the Catholic church has likewise grown and the archbishops believe that the time has now come to make some arrangements to take care of this rapidly growing element and have decided to establish a bureau for this purpose. Rev. Thomas M. O'Keefe, assistant pastor of the Church of St. Benedict the Moore, New York City, has been suggested and is under consideration for appointment in charge of the work of the new bureau. Hitherto the stronghold of Negro Catholicism has been in the archdioceses of Baltimore and New Orleans. There are already supposed to be several hundred thousand colored Catholics in the country, 100,000 of whom are in the two above named districts. exceeds in numbers the negro business houses —The Record Washington, D.C. That there are so many Negro church buildings and fewer business houses, proves that the Negro minister has been selfish in his freedom The building of churches is not the only preparation for Heaven, as we have been taught so long. The encouragement of business among our people that will give employment to men and women that will enable them to live upright, industrious and moral lives, will not fail to do a great part in fitting souls for His kingdom. Women are always encouraged to support the churches, and they are a main-stay, but to put their energy and ability in some business enterprise too, is not given any thought. May the Negro minister's freedom be exercised in all things that tend to upbuild Negro humanity. WONDERFUL GROWTH OF HAIR "Ihad 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 tore anxious for it. My hair is" "an example to every one." "Yours respectfully," "ELLA BYE," "319'S, Matlack 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 mall you a bottle postpaid, Address Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. EDUCATIONAL NOTES Howard University will hold their annual commencement for the conferring of degrees in Theology, Medicine. Dentistry, Pharmacy, Law, Arte and Sciences and Pedagogy, at Convention Hall, Washington, D. C., Thursday evening, June 1, at eight o'clock. The closing and commencement exercises of Payne University, Selma Ala. will be held May 28 to June 1 inclusive. The baccalaureate sermon will be delivered May 28, at 10:30 by the President James M. Henderson, A. M., D. D. At the commencement June, 1, Miss Mattle Clark is the salutatorian and Miss Loralinetta Langston Henderson, valedictorian. The president will present the diplomas and Rev. Lazarus Gardner, D. D.. of Mobile will pronounce the benediction. The trustee board will meet June 28. at 10 p m in University Chapel THE LAKE BRIE & WESTERN RAILROAD. Corrected time card L. E. & W. R. R., in effect Sunday, Nov. 27. Ly. Arr. Toledo, Chi. & Mich. ex. 7:15 a.m. 10:08 a.m. Toledo, Det. & Chl. id. 12:20 p.m. 8:25 a.m. M. Oy. Mun & Lafyt sp 8:40 p.m. 8:45 a.m. Pera & Det. sp, sun only 12:35 p.m. 10:30 p.m. H. BERTERMANN, District Passenger Agent. 28 S. Illinois St. Indianapolis, Ind. H. J. HEN, General Passenger Agent. Last week quite a number of Houston's prominent young men went for a week's outing on Devil lake. The party consisted of Charles E. McGuire, Robt. C. Fairchilds, Bob Howth, Juel Lewis Lon Avon, Oscar Maryland and George James. They returned highly elated and reported having had a delightful time. Elmore Moore left last Thursday night for Kansas City, Mo.—Miss Gertrude Ramsay, 417 San Gelippe street, returned last Monday night from Lake Charles, La., where she has been instructor of music.—Dr. T. V. Overton returned Tuesday from a business trip to San Antonio.—Funeral services were held at Trinity M. E. church last Thursday afternoon over the remains of Miss Addie Pratt whose sad demise occurred Wednesday morning. Interment, Evergreen cemetery. Rev. W. P. Logan officiating.—Miss Artise Harper, of the island city, is the guest of Mrs. Henderson, 1118 Queen street.—Frank English, a very popular young man of the Rice Hotel force, spent Sunday in Galveston, renewing old acquaintances.—Levison Cheets, an old timer with the sporting boys, is contemplating a trip to Alamo City.—George Sanders and William Mason are constant readers of the Freeman.—James Walker, the president cook at Rice's, has resumed his regular post after a month's rest, which luxury he has not inured in a year.—Fred Jones is able to walk about after recovering from injuries received in the wreck last Sunday on the G. H. & N.—The Dillard Colts, Houston's crack base ball team, went to Galveston last Sunday to cross bats with the Land Crabs. The game was postponed on account of the inclement weather and the condition of the diamond. The home team left Wednesday for Beaumont to engage the team of the city for a series of three games.—The commencement exercises of the Houston Academy was held Monday night at Antioch Baptist church. They rendered the following program: Invocation, anthem, "O Lord How Excellent"; solo, "The City of Light," Sade L Freeman; double quartet, "The Song of the Wipporow"; solo, "My Sonny Boy," Lewis M. Scott; duet, "The Lost Sheep," Misses Adams and Molock; oration, "True Wisdom," Mr. Elijah J. Powell; solo, "The Resurrection Morn," Annie Lee Lawrence; female chorus, "Over the Meadows Fair"; duet, "Money Matter," Mr. Smith and Miss Adams"; solo, "Just Across the Bridge of Gold," Lillian L. Lampkins; oration, "The Spanish Inquisition," Alexander C. Ray; solo, "In Sunny Spain," Cora L. Moock; duet, "Ring On, Sweet Bells," Mr. Wilson and Miss Lawker; solo, "When the Winds O'er the Sea Blow a Gale," Charles E. Smith; presentation of diplomas, anthem, benediction.—Mme R Chandler would like to hear from Billy Kersands —Mr Cubee Watson and John Curr mode a flying trip to San Antonio Saturday night.—Attorney D. Webster Wilson and Miss Fannie Fdwards were joined in holy bonds of wedlock last Wednesday night at the home of the bride. They departed for Chicago where they will spend their honeymoon. MINEOLA, TEXAS Dan Bagbye, of Harlem, was very sick last week.—W. Tate, of Terrell, Tex, will visit the city soon.—Hughy Brown is a new reader of the Freeman.—Mrs. Ada Holton has moved into the northern part of the city.—L. D. Callaway was elected city mayor sometime ago. J. W. Murry was defeated—Mrs. Johnathan Thomas died last week.—Harry Ford, son of Mrs. Nancy Ford, was killed in Pittsburg, Pa., recently. "Spring Outing"-Half Fare. 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 particulars 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. NELSONS STRAIGHTINE THE LATEST DISCOVERY FOR MAKING KNOTTY, KINKY, CURLY HAIR STRAIGHT BEFORE AFTER COUPON. Enclose $1.00 and this Coupon, and we will send you 2 Boxes Nelson's Straightline, 50 1 Box Nelson's Scalp and Hair Cleaner, 25 1 Cake Nelson's Complexion Soap, 25 1 Electro-Magnetic Hair Brush, $2.00 Guarantee.—If goods are not perfectly satisfactory, return at our expense and get your money back. 20 a Week for Selling LIGHT AHEAD FOR THE NEGRO RACE--By E. A. JOHNSON, Author & Publisher History yet published on the Negro problem pictures the career of how this problem can be settled by just and human treat- at and future is widely presented, interwoven with romance, the favor to subjects treated are. A Trip in an Airship. The granny of Prejudiced Newspapers: The Success of Govern- the South, labor Unions and Color Line; The Kind of Edu- nium Plantations in the Bands of Negroes and Negroes in theardan and Tillman answered successfully. PRICE $100.00. OHNSON, Raleigh N.C. League of the United States CAPITAL STOCK OF $100,000 guarantee of a Hundred Dollar Funeral by draft fixed payment per year. No more no less. dom of liability by an example capital stock of case you quit paying after five (5) years, instead of N & WILLIS, Gen'l Agents, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. AGENTS WANTED FINANCIAL NATIONAL BANK offits of $460,000, and total resources of $5,000,000, respect of banks, bankers, firms, corporations, manufacturers and inmodulation consistent with correct banking will be ex- OFFICERS — Hiram W. Moore, cashier; client; Gwynn F. Peterson, asst. manager GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY. in every county in the State of Indiana. W, O. T. [Portrait of a man in formal attire, set against an ornate decorative border with swirling patterns]. Agents Wanted, $20 a Week for Selling LIGHT AHEAD FOR THE NEGRO, AND THE HISTORY OF THE NEGRO RACE. By A. JOHNSON, Author & Publisher The latest and most interesting story vet published on the NEGro problem pictures the career of a brilliant young Southern lady who espouses d the Negro in history and shows how this problem can be settled by just and human treatment. The Newman series is vividly presented, interwoven with romance, fiction, love and marriage. Some favorites are: an Airship; The Reconstruction; The Tyranny of Prejudiced Newspapers; an Airship; The Mental Education of the South; Labor Unions and Color Line; The Kind of Education the Negro Needs; Southern Women and the hands of Negroes and Negroes in the Courts; John Temple Graves. Vardaman and Tillman are successful. PRCE $10.00 postpaid. ADDRESS E. A. JOHNSON, Raleigh N.C. Will give you absolute guarantee of a Hundred Dollar Funeral by draft attachment an absolute fixed payment per year. No more no less. The guarantee of freedom of liability by an example capital stock of $100,000. The cash in case you quit paying after five (5) years, instead of a slip of paper individual. AGENTS WANTED FINANCIAL THE CAPITAL NATION With Capital, Surplus and Profits of $460,000, and to fully solicits the business of banks, bankers, firms, or dividuals, to whom every accommodation consistent tended. Frand Powell, president: — OFFICERS— Andrew Smith, vice-president; G REGULAR GOVERNMENT Direct banking connections in every county in the THE CAPITAL NATIONAL BANK With Capital, Surplus and Profits of $480,000, and total resources of $5,000,000, respect t fully solicits the business of banks, bankers, firms, corporations, manufacturers and individuals, to whom every accommodation consistent with correct banking will be extended. Frand Powell, president: OFFICERS Hiram W. Moore, cashier; Andrew Smith, president: Gwynn F. Patterson, asst. cashier. REGULAR GOVENMENT Direct banking connections in every county in the State of Indiana OKLAHOMA CITY, O. T. For first-class barber work, hot and cold baths go to the Gem Barber Shop, J. J. Cotton proprietor, 9 West Grand street. 1m Say! Don't you know that the Creamery Cafe is one of the best eating houses in the city? Why don't you give us a call? It is the only place for the hungry to satisfy their appetite. If you don't see what you want call M. R. Walker, proprietor, 6 W. California. 1m Remember the place, the Brooks's Cafe and Confectionery, the first in the city. Everything served up-to-date, 9 W. Gell. Bell phone 1014, J. E. Brooks proprietor. 1m Listen! Is your health good? If not don't waste your time and money with medical drugs but write to Dr. C. Worthy, 83 East Second Street, Erland Erband Root Medicine Doctor upon the face of the Globe. A cure guaranteed. Write for free information, 1m For your grocery goes to the J. F. Cage grocery Co., 315 East Second street. Independent phone 574, Terms cash. 1m Your old clothes cleaned, pressed and repaired at Rogers and Wilhite, 17 W. California. Satisfaction guaranteed. 1m For your hauling see Edmond Duglor, the baggage man, corner Grand avenue and Broadway. 1m I know you will be satisfied when you buy groceries from T. H. Stewart, 25 First street, Independent phone755. Im A reliable young man is wanted in every town and territory to take charge of colored industries; good pay. Address A. F. Frazier, Advertiser of Colored Industries, Oklahoma City, Okla. The Oomulgee park opened with vaudeville and base ball last week. The Atlanta Deppins and Macon Acmes played four games last week at Oomulgee park. George Thompson and Miss Minnie Forbes gave a concert at Tremont Temple Baptist church Monday evening, May 8th, which was well attended. The concert was up-to-date in every respect. The Aome band gave a concert Sunday, May 7th, at Oomulgee park. THIS BRUSH THE ELECTRO-MAGNETIC HAIR BRUSH IN ORDER TO INTRODUCE THIS BRUSH we treatment, we will, for a short while, give one sort order of only $1.00 worth of goods. 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Straightine is guaranteed to be per-ightine is used and endorsed by the best people in n. As a Hair Dressing it is superior to castor oil does not make the Hair sticky or gummy. Price, 25 stores, or sent by mail to any address on receipt of For testimonials and full information, address IN ORDER TO INTRODUCE THIS BRUSH with our wonderful Straightline Treatment, we will, for a short while, give one of the Brushes free with an assorted order of only $1.00 worth of goods. Cut out Coupon and send it to us with $1.00, and goods and Brush will be sent you promptly. NELSON'S STRAIGHTINE is the original and only reliable Hair Straightener made. It not only straightens the Hair, but by nourishing the roots, causes it to grow long and beautiful. Straightline removes dandruff, cures irritating, itching scalp diseases, keeps the Hair soft and pliable, and makes it easy to comb. Straightline is guaranteed to be perfectly harmless. Straightline is used and endorsed by the best people in every State in the Union. As a Hair Dressing it is superior to castor oil and bergamont, as it does not make the Hair sticky or gummy. Price, 25 cents a can at all drugstores, or sent by mail to any address on receipt of 300. in stamps or silver. For testimonials and full information, address --- --- 418-420 Indiana Avenue. MACON, GA Patronize our advertisers. LIVE AGENTS CAN EARN $20.00 Per Week Introducing This Marvelous LABOR SAVING MACHINE $269.00 IN PRIZES TO BE GIVEN AWAY. In order to quickly introduce our High Grade Hair Grower and Straighten Articles, Soaps and Toilet Articles, etc., we are going to give away, absolutely $200 in cash prizes and a beautiful gift package, guaranteed for twenty-five years, of opportunity to reliable, energy colored people of either sex in every State in the country. In which we wish you to do is easy and require one hour's time, for which labo we pay you $1.50 besides you will have an excellent win and secure from us without one other prize and your part any prize mentioned below. McPHERSON SPECIALTY CO. Advertising Dept., Dorchester, Va DON'T FAIL TO VISIT THE Richmond Cafe and Ice Cream Parlor When in the City of Richmond. We serve the best meals of any place in the town. A kind of soft drinks and fine cigars. Kind of sweetness. CHAS, M, PROFFIT, Manager. While in Paduacah, Ky, call at 627 South 8th street and secure a copy of The Freeman, on sale there, each week. The Latest Invention in ... HAIR BRUSHES. By its use Electricity in a mild form is applied directly to the roots of the Hair. SECRET When you need money you'll be pleased with our way of dealing with you. Prompt, Safe and Reasonable ways. We make loans on FURNITURE, ORGANS AND PERSONAL PROPERTY of all kinds without removal. Our rates are positively the lowest in the city and payments within reach of us. Our payments are only 600 per week. This pays in full for all other amounts in same proportion. Payments can be made monthly if desired. We also loan on WATCHES and DIAMONDS. All business strictly private, courteous treatment to all. Is cost nothing to investigate. CENTRAL LOAN CO. Second Bloor, Room 203 State Life Fulling, Old Phone Main 8182 (Formerly Stevenson Bldg.) Front Room (15 E Washington Street) New Phones . 4270 As examples of unusual value see these two parasols, probably the styles which the average woman would pick as the choosest in the green room, and compare with what you will find elsewhere than at the Removal Sale White linen parasols with large embroidered polka dots. $6.00 Silk parasols with tucked tops, graduated in three tones of color $4.35 World's Best Organdies And the "world's best" will cost you less here than anywhere else. The proof's in the prices: Ribbon taped two plaid-ground organdies—art designs on the finest fabric, regular 50c a yard, now $450 Finest French organdies with cutlated work, floral printed, 484 a yard regularly, now $380 Standard quality French organdies, those which you have always loved L. S. Ayres & Co. Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods CITY AND SOCIETY BRIEFS. Miss Emma Williams has gone to Michigan. Rufus Kuykendall is in Bowling Green, Ky. Walter Price has returned home from Andover College. Charles Edwards visited friends in the city this week. Henry Able of Marlon, is visiting friends in the city. Miss Margerette Thompson has returned to Kokomo. All society uses Woodbine Perfumes Blodau's drug store. Mrs. Mamle Baldwin left for her home in Cleveland, Wednesday. James Walden and wife have gone to Chicago for permanent residence. Miss Bessie White of Anderson, was in the city this week on business. Mr and Mrs Ell Burnett spent a few days at Plainfield last week. Mrs. Charlotte Hayes, of Dayton, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. H·Stine. Charles Parham, of Cincinnati, buyer of gold and silver, was in the city this week. Mrs. Frank Henderson of Noblesville is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Ora Dunlop. Mr. and Mrs. William Ball were the guests of friends in Edinburg, Ind. last Sunday. Mrs Thomas Robinson left Monday for Danville, Ky. to visit her mother and sister. Albert McFalls and Miss Maude E Walker were quietly married last Monday evening. Mrs. Lizzie Coates, formerly of this city, but now of Chicago was in the city this week. Miss Mazetta Clay will go to Chicago today where she will be married Newton V. Henry. Miss Lizzie Bradley, of New York City, formerly of this city is visiting Mrs. Bessie Travls. W. Howard Bell, of the "In Old Kentucky" company has returned to the city for the summer. Joseph Campball and W. J. Wilson, of Cloncurra were the guests of friends the first part of the week. Miss Eunora Vancleave spent Sunday at Dauville, Ill., the guest of her sister. Mrs. Chris Simmons. Mrs. Anna Mallory of Chicago, was ROULETTE WHEEL AND LAYOUT This roultelette rolls the most perfect ever, the most perfect ever, better profits than any other game in the world. You can your vest pocket, for your vest pocket. ```markdown ``` stem and the spindle- blades. It will never wear out. Complete house and percentage instructions go with either wheel or some men make $100 and a day. Why shouldn't you? Re- gular price is $5.00. For a short time we will sell it at $4.00. We express money order or registered letter. The publishers of The Freeman know who we are and will tell you we are reliable. Address POUIETTE WHEFLGO. Dept. D, Chicago, Ill. "ASI When way of de always We m PERSON a Our r payments are only 6 Other am made mo and DIAL -ous treat THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER in the city this week to attend the funeral of Anna Euniale Henderson. Raymond B·Mason, John Thomas, Earnest Taylor and S. Jefferson form a crew on the Big Four dining cars entering this city. Charles Harper, postal clerk on the Big Four was injured in a wreck. May 15, at Otterbein, Ind. He will be able to resume work Monday. Get ready for South Bend August 1. Great emancipation praclamation celebration. Excursion from Indianapolis given by the Colored Mercantile Association. R v. Lemuel Stokes will preach at Allen Chapel tomorrow morning at 10:45. Song services at night by the choir. The Men's Club will meet Monday night. Miss Susan Bradford, of California street is one of the prize winners for well-kept back and front lawns. The prize is a statuette or book on "How to Keep Plants." Mr. and Mrs. McDonald Banks entertained a small company of friends at six o'clock dinner Thursday, complimentary to Mrs. Ivan Hubbard and husband of Chicago. There will be a rally at the Corinthian Baptist Church tomorrow. Pastors and their congregations are invited Rev. J. Miller, of Edinburg, Ind. will assist the pastor, Rev Martin and the choir will render special music. 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 swellest of the season. Engene Williams, pres.; Oscar Reynolds, vice-pres.; James Adams secrey. There will be a grand entertainment given at Bethel A. M. E. church Wednesday evening. May 31, known as the Resurrection Concert for the benefit of the Alpha Home. The participants will be many talented people of the various churches and others who are in sympathy with the work. The marriage of Miss Jennie Ashby and Mr Thomas McGruder took place Wednesday evening, at the home of the bride's mother. The wedding gown was white silk mull. The Rev. H. L Herod pronounced the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs McGruder will be at home to their friends after June 1, at 318 Eighteenth street. The Woman's Improvement Club are making extensive preparations for a lecture by Mrs. Mary Church Terrell in June. Mrs. Terrell has an excellent record as a linguist of three different languages. She is the wife of Judge Terrell of Washington. D. C. The different clubs of the city and state will be invited to co-operate. BUSINESS INTERESTS The Gardens—yours for lunch and refreshments. If you want a job call at Parker's Employment Agency, 815 Indiana ave. Household goods bought, sold and exchanged Naumann, 338 Indiana Ave. SEATON THE HATTER—Sells the best Hats "Dunlap's," "Stetson's," 29 N Pennsylvania street. 3t b15 Solicitors wanted to canvass the city for Burial League of the United States. Shelton and Willis, General Agents. NOTICE—Corns, bunions and ingrowing nails removed without pain. Buy his liniment. Dr. J. H. Russell, 311 Indiana avenue. We desire to inform our subscribers that the "Shampo Drier" company who advertises with us, is a responsible company, and their toilet article is one of true merit. Ladies should investigate. 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 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 122 East Ohio street, Indianapolis, Ind., to pay charges thereon, the following pieces of furniture to wilt: One oak mantel mirror. one oak chifonier with mirror. Said articles are marked "Amanda Williams" and have been at red 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. THE PARKER HOUSE The Parker House, bright and shining, fresh from the painters hands. Mr. Hollman 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. Hollman, proprietor, 317-821 W. Michigan street. 'phones, New 4972, Old, red, 651. NOTICE. Parties who found shopping bag on Indiana avenue car last Saturday afternoon, contents being the prop of Alpha Energy, leave same at the Freeman Office. 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. Just Received Another Car of Direct Action Gas Ranges "THE GREAT GAS SAVER" Guaranteed to use 40 per cent less gas than any other range made. Call and have this Gas Saver Shown you. Ranges set up complete with stove board, flue pipe and gas connections, from $12.50 up. Come in and get a pin tray free. LILLY & STALNAKER 114-116 118 E. Washington Street H. L. SANDERS, Established 1889 Indianapolis. MANUFACTURER OF Waiters' and Cooks' Jackets, Bar, Barbers' Butler and Butchers' Coats. Bar Vests with Sieves, Butchers' Capes, Freaks, Physicians' and Dentists' operating Coats, Aprons for all trades, Oversleeves, Dress Suits to let. White Butchers' Pants. 206 Indiana Ave. Factory 108, 110, 112 W. Ohio St. Send for our new 1905 catalogue and price NEW PHONE 2561 CHAS. W. MOSBY Attorney and Counselor-at-Law Notary Public, managing Estates, Collections and drawing Legal Papers especially. THE CARGILL PRESS PRINTERS GRAND RAPIDS ENGRAVING CO. GRAND RAPIDS-MICH.USA SPECIAL Attention given to Theatrical CUTS and Electrotypes WRITE FOR TERMS GRAND RAPIDS ELECTROTYPE CO. 2 to 8 Lyon St. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. BICYCLES-- Expert repairing give me a call. A. T. THOMAS, 313 Indiana ave; Telephone New 1906. DIVORCE LEGAL Minerva A. Evans vs William R. Evans State of Indiana, Marion Co. ss in the BETT KNOWN. That on the 10 day of May, the above named plaintiff, by her attorney, the Court of Marion county, in the state of Indiana, her complaint against the above named plaintiff, Evans, and the said plaintiff having also filed in the affidavit of a competent person, showing that said defendant, illiam R. Evans, is the state of Indiana and said cause is for divorce, and defendant is a necessary party thereto and whereas said plaintiff having by endorsement to appear in said court, and answer defendant to appear in said court, and answer thereto on the 5th day of September, 1905. HOW. THEREFORE. By order of said Court, the last above named is hereby notified of the filenumber of the plaintiff against him and that unless he appear and answer or demur thereto, at the calling of said cause on the half day of September, 1905, he shall be held in the court said Court, to be begin and held at the court house in the city of Indianapolis, on the first day of September, 1905, said complaint and the matter, and thirteen days after the alleged, will be heard and determined in the absence. W. E. DAVS Clerk. The Freeman in Chicago. B. Williams 4864 State st. S S. Ash, Cornell Ave, & 56th, st. E. H. Faulkner 3104 State st. A. F. Tervalon 2836 State st. Calvin B. Brazand, 5506 Jeff Ave. J S. Love 2702 State st. Isadore Jacobson 2970 State st. WE DEFY COMPETITION Pork Chops - - - at 10c per lb. Pork Roast - - - 9c Lamb Chops - - - 8½c Leg of Lamb - - - 4c Lamb Stew - - - 4c Veal Chops - - - 10c Veal Roast - - - 8c Veal Stew - - - 8c Solling beef - - - 8c Corn Steak - - - 8½c Round Loin Steak - - - 10c Porterhouse Steak - - - 10c Rib Roast - - - 8c Glove Glod - - - 8c Chuck Roast - - - 7c Corn Beef - - - 5c Hamburg - - - 8½c Bacon - - - 10c Hams, best in market - - - 11c California Hams - - - 7½c Bologna - - - 8c Deliciouswurst - - - 8c Pork Sausage - - - 9c Lard, Kettle Rendered, (our own make) - - - 8½c Grouse - - - JOEN E. CONCANNON, Frop New Phone 3711. 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. THE STAMP OF MERIT We make our impression on our garments. It isn't in one place nor in one way, but everywhere that individuality can count. The styles we show are always of the current season and from the dependable makers. The cutting is after the approved models but "daring." It may be only a fraction that makes the difference, but it's good, it goes. Our garments in the all together represent style and taste. Spring assortment enormous. Suits and Top Coats TAILORED TO TASTE $18.00 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: Old 4091 main. New 5104 626 Indiana Ave 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, Cigars A. ROBINSON, Prop. MRS. WHITTEN Fine Millinery display of Patterns ready to wear Hatr Will show also a fine line of Untrimmed Hats from 29c to $1.88. Everybody welcome. 337 Indiana Avenue. Here are six different makes that come in 50-foot lengths, if you desire it we will cut either to 25-foot lengths. STANDARD ELECTROTYPES, MICKELTYPES, STEREOTYPES, EMBOSSING DIES, TINT PLATES. NO.1 BARKER PLACE PITTSBURG. PA. TELEPHONES DELL 2334 GRANT P&A 1111 M- J. H. DELURY, P. Old hats made new in the match any color. Part bleached and pressed. 13 KENTUCKY AVENUE, E. W. STUCKY Your prescriptions receive the most best Drugs and Pharmaceuticals o 161 N. Illinois St. Teleph Old 1329, Prices Cut Tooth Brushes 250 kind at... Tatlow's Best Tooth Powder... Mrs. Hayes' Cut Indiana Avenue and The R. H. Smith 1012 Bismar Coal and Wood. Prompt delivery Ice Cream in large and small quar Phone 5136-3 Ring ELURY, Practical H made new in the latest styles. Tric ty color. Panama and Stra and pressed. KY AVENUE, INDIANAPOLIS STUCKY, DRUG options receive the most careful attention. and Pharmaceuticals obtainable. St. Telephones Old 1329, New 722 Indiana prices Cut in Two kind at ... nch Powder. Hayes' Cut Price Drug Indiana Avenue and Michigan Street. H. Smith Coal C 1012 Bismark Avenue ood. Prompt delivery. Candles, Cigars and large and small quantities. 3 Ring India 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 161 N. Illinois St. Telephones Old1329, New722 Indianapolis, Indiana Prices Cut in Two Tooth Brushes 250 kind at ..... 150 Tatlow's Best Tooth Powder ..... 100 Mrs. Hayes' Cut Price Drug Store Indiana Avenue and Michigan Street. The R. H. Smith Coal Comp'y Coal and Wood. Prompt delivery. Candies, Cigars and Tobacco Ice Cream in large and small quantities. Phone 5136-3 Ring Indianapolis, Ind Not a White-Wash. Black-No-More is a liquid preparation, scientifically compounded that makes black skin white, easily, permanently and without danger. A little deposit of pigment just below the skin is the cause of the black man's color. The Negro was originally white but his skin has become dark from ages of exposure to a tropical sun. This is proven by the fact that the farther one goes from the Equator the lighter the skin becomes. Black No-More removes freckles, tan and blotches from white skin. Price $2.00 by Positively no good all money or DR. JAMES Department 25. Price $2.00 by Express Prepaid. Positively no goods sent C. O. D. Make all money orders payable to DR. JAMES A. HERL'HY, Department 25. Chillicothe Ohio 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 Pl pipes. Etc. 522 INDIANA AVENUE. Telphone 1188. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, Remember the advertisers --- ```markdown ``` practical HATTER latest styles. Trimming to ama and Straw Hats INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Y. DRUGGIST not careful attention. We use the tainable. ones clew722 Indianapolis, Indiana t in Two 15¢ 10¢ Price Drug Store 1 Michigan Street. h Coal Comp'y ark Avenue Candies, Cigars and Tobacco ities. Indianapolis, Ind JAMES N. SHELTON LUCAS B. WILLIS Old 1804 Main-Phones-New 3658 Shelton & Willis (Licensed Embalmers) FUNERAL DIRECTORS & EMBALMERS Best Service. Lady Attendant Fair Prices. 417 Indiana Ave. Occupall Nigh Dr.Joseph H. Ward OFFICE HOURS: 8 to 10 a. m., 1 to 8 p. m., to 8 p. m. OFFICE AND RESIDENCE 435j Indiana Ave., INDIANAPOLIS TELEPHONES: { New, 1974. Old 6512Black. I