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THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XVIII. NUMBER 23 THOMPSON'S WEEKLY REVIEW THE LABORS OF A CONSCIENTIOUS CHRISTIAN GENTLEMAN EPISCOPALS ADOPT RESOLUTIONS Judge Stotsenberg Earnestly Supports the Negro's Cause at the Boston Conference—Graduating Exercises of Scribner High School. (Staff Correspondence.) The picturesque little city of New Albany, sending modestly at the foot of "The Kobos," on the Indiana shore of the serpentine Ohio river, just below the rippling "mills" of that historic stream, and within easy reach of the busy marts of Louisville, yet beyond the sound of the nerve rocking noise of the Kentucky metropolis, fills a larger space in the public eye these days than many a community thrice her size. We think, for once, at least, she merits a special letter, "first page, top of column, ext to pure reading matter," for while her happenings may be local as to scene of action they are national in effect and deal with persons and things of continental proportions. New Albany's population of 20,000 is made up of splendid Americans, black and white, and they dwell together in pleasing harmony, after God's holy ordination; 3,000 are of our race, many of whom are tax payers. If all conditions are not equal it is simply because some of her people have not learned their lesson as they should, but there is still hope for them, as the processes of evolution spare one in their irresistible march onward and upward. Trifty, substantial, conservative and orderly. New Albany is steadily going forward and bids fair to deserve well the blessings of prosperity that are coming in an ever increasing measure to the citizens of both races within her borders. Of Judge John H. Stottenberg, the able jurist, erudite scholar, Christian gentleman and public spirited man of affairs we have frequently spoken. He is deeply interested in all that tends to uplift humanity, and his real for the improvement of the Negro's condition in this country, morally, mentally and materially has been constant and sincer. He founded the National Federation of Civic Rights, an organization designed to foretreat out and punish all persons participating in lynching or any form of mob violence and to secure to every citizen the public enjoyment of his constitutional rights. He was a potent factor in the Episcopal General Convention last year at Boston and his courageous and earnest advocacy of a resolution placing the massive influence of the Episcopal church on record against lynching went far toward arousing the conscience of the republic and toward bringing such horrible ormes and flagrant usurpations of law into the disfavor now so gratifyingly apparent throughout the South as well as the North. Judge Stottenberg is a firm believer in extending the kind of help that helps a race to help itself and has long been an ardent supporter of the propaganda for practical education so effectively led by Dr. Booker T. Washington. Another chapter has been added to Judge Stetson's labors to enlist the Eneipcool churches more actively in behalf of Negro elation. At the Dicean Council of the Protestant Episcopal church of Indiana, held at Terre Haute on the 18th of May, the following significant resolution was presented by him as delegate from the parish of New Albany: 'Resolved, that in the opinion of this council provision should be made by the general convention at its next session in aid of the evangelization of the colored race in the United states by means of a bishop or bishop of that race, chosen in conformity to rule described in the New Testament and placed under such superintendence and guidance and under such superintendence and such safeguards as experience and the unit-dwisom of the general convention may suggest. "And, even if the time is not yet ripe for the appointment or election of a bishop or a monarch of the colored race, it is the imperative duty of the church to select from the colored race to be dignified by appropriate title to be small, under the superintendence of the Diocesan Council, take care that the comitatus of gospel of the thirst shall be truly prescheduled truly received and truly followed by the people of that race in all places where they have their habitations." Judge Sibsenberg's resolution, in accordance with the rules of procedure, was referred to a special committee. At the last general convention at Boston last October a joint commission was appointed to consider and to report on the subject of the election of colored bishops of the church. The trend of the times is toward complete church organization within the races in every denomination for reasons that are too obvious to require detailed analysis here. The church embodies so very largely the social relation that wherever social conditions and local sentiment make a separate school feasible there follows a natural call for separate churches, yet in building and maintaining each the Negro has and will have the material assistance at every turn of the best whites of the several communities. If we are to have separate churches it is but just that we should control them and, as a symmetrical object lesson in self government and a helpful test of our capacity of leadership the officiary should be made up of Negroes from bishop to vestryman. It is conceded that much of the remarkable advancement the race has made in the power initiative and original constructive genius has grown out of the experience gained in managing the directive Negro church and the distinctive Negro school. A Negro child whose soul has been illuminated by the preaching of the Negro minister, and whose mind has been broadened by the Negro teacher, will never be lacking in respect for Negro leadership, nor be skeptical of the ability of the race to excel in any arena of endeavor that any other people may elect to enter. A sympathetic segregation which at first glance seems notoriously narrow may, after all, spell "opportunity" for the ambitious and qualified Negro. Racial solidarity in the church and school and home will locally lead to the development of the Negro as a business, professional and industrial factor for the Negro, gathering in pride of race with continued achievement, will turn more and more to the physician, the lawyer, the merchant, the carpenter, the inn keeper, the tailor, the launderer, the milliner and finally to the undertaker of his own color when in need of the service they represent. It is through the internal development of the race and the upbuilding of establishments owned and conducted by Negro men and women, that the problem of how to profitably employ the talents of our boys and girls must inevitably be solved. Without bitterness, without recrimination over the evils of slavery on the countless errors of the past sensible white men and sensible colored men are frankly recognizing the existence of certain conditions, eradicable only by time, patience, charity and the moral culture of the human soul. They are holding conferences with the view of finding a common ground upon which the two races may meet in sympathetic cooperation for the benefit of all concerned. Separate we may be in the relations which intimately touch the s oial fabric, yet one in the enjoyment of the civil, political and economic privileges guaranteed by the federal constitution to every American citizen. In so far as it is the purpose of the great Episcopal church, or of any other Christian body to bring about a harmonious adjustment of the vexations race issue in the various sections in this country the wise Negro, without surrendering a single vital principle of manhood, is giving his hearty approval of any measure so tending. We can trust such wholesouled philanthropists as Judge Stotssenber, and in our opinion his plea for Negro bishops or evangelists of dignified authority, to assume charge of the extensive work of the Episcopal organization is a long step in the right direction. Wisdom suggests that we utilize the means at hand to accomplish a noble purpose instead of frittering away precious opportunities in an impotent struggle for the unattainable. The annual commencement exercises of Soribner High School, June 2nd, were a stellar event in the intellectual life of New Albany. The function was held in the beautiful and] spacious auditorium of the new $55,000 high school for the whites and a brilliant audience of both races witnessed the graduation of eight students. The graduates were Misses Elinora Buckner, (validictorian) Graca Russell, Mayme Morgan, Annie Gaines, Flora Scott, Mary Eden Driscoll, Lizzle Richardson and Clifford O. Mitchem (salutatorion). The essays, covering a wide range of practical subjects, were thoughtful and well delivered and the choice musical interpolations were rendered in a highly enjoyable and finished style. The feature of the program was the address of Mr. Charles Stewart who was fittingly introduced by Principal W. O. Vance. Mr. Stewart's name is a household word wherever two or more Negro families reside. He INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 1905. NATIONAL PLAY GROUND. ANTI-REGNO LAWS SOUTHERN BALLOT BOX COLOR ADMIN DEARER TO TAKE PART TYVUOOD 05 is the only colored man on the staff of the National Associated Press, a post graduate of the vast "University of Adversity" and a genius who is able to turn the disadvantage by extraordinary tact, industry, experience and common sense. He is a poet, philosopher, preacher, prophet and diplomat. Mr. Stewart has won a warm place in the hearts of all New Albanians through his recent appearances in the city at the Second Baptist and Bethel churches, and the favorable impression created by his deliverances on those occasions led to his being invited by Supt. C. A. Prosser, Dr. Vance and the school board to be Scriner High School's commencement orator. The selection proved to be a most popular one—the best that could possibly have been made. Mr. Stewart's address was in his happiest vein and his rare faculty for poking fun at the weaknesses and fobiles of both races; "to point a moral if not to adorn a tail" without giving offense to either kept his hearers in the very best of humor, while his deep wisdom, clothed oftimes in homely garments furnished abundant food for serious reflection. He recited the proud achievements of the Negro people in war and peace, extolling their virtues as nation builders, their unfailing loyalty to the flag, their immense contribution to the agricultural and mechanical production of the land, admonishing the graduates not to be ashamed of their color but to make it a badge of superior worth in the world's highest activities. He pictured unmeasfully that monumental humbug: "social equality," declaring that the Negro was as adverse to indiscriminate mixing as were the whites and plead for the sanctity of the home and family relation. Had not Mr. Stewart chosen the pulpit, press and lecture field for his life work he would have achieved enviable distinction in the dramatic arena. So versatile are his talents that he would shine with equal luster in tragedy or comedy. His stage presence is easy and confident, his voice strong and resonant and his facial expression is anything that keen intelligence, ready wist and a set of wonderfully flexible muscles choose to make it. A close observer are theinate andvansexcept,ploieinughtheandtheWILL DISCRINATING LAWS KEEP HIM OUT? clever student of human nature, he accurately "sizes up" an audience at a glance and by drawing upon a rich store of learning and logic for the things that tickle the fancy as well as supplies the sterner needs, he never fails to please as well as edify. Mr. Stewart's effort was eminently satisfactory to the school board to the host of patrons and to the pupils he came to safely launch upon life's tempestuous sea. The gifted newspaper man is always welcome in New Albany. Soribuer High School, which has known and loved Dr William Octah Vance as principal for a full quarter of a century, will probably know him no more in that time honored relation. After twenty-five years of active and painstaking service he has decided to retire from the school room, in answer to the pressing demands of a medical practice that has been growing at a phenomenal rate in recent months and because of the constantly enlarging real estate interests, besides his manifold duties in connection with the Louisville National Medical College, an institution dear to his heart and of which he is one third owner and prominent member of the faculty. This over whelming burden of private business has so encroached upon his time and energies that he finds it impossible to continue longer as Soribuer's official head, the incumbency of which, however greatly to his liking, has for several years past involved no small degree of personal sacrifice. Dr. Vance has made a record that places him among the race's foremost educators. He has sent out graduates who are making themselves felt for good throughout the country in various phases of useful endeavor and lays down his mantle amid the general regret of a grateful and admiring public that he has so long, so cheerfully and efficiently served in the triple capacity of pedagogue, mentor and friend. The best wishes of all go with him in whatever labors he may undertake. Among those mentioned as Dr. Vance's successor are Mrs. Lavinia B. Sneed, formerly of the Louisville and Indianapolis schools: Prof. J. W. Johnson, of Clark county: Miss Alice Wilson a ma- triculant of De Pauw University; and Prof. Bailey, of the Madison schools. The city was honored a few days ago with the presence of Mrs. Mary V. Plant, of Buenos Ayres, Argentine Republic, South America, who is visiting her father, Rev. D. A. Gaddie, in Louisville, Dr. E. R. Gaddie, a leading physician of New Albany, is Mrs. Plant's brother. Mrs. Plant is a lady of striking personality, a delightful speaker and an accomplished vocalist, having received a careful training in classic music in the conservatories of New York and Chicago. For a number of years she was prima donna soprano with the famous Moadoconcert Company and circled the globe, touring, England France, Spain, Italy, South Africa, China, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. She is the mistress of seven languages. Her husband, a Jewish gentleman the best of the type, is a tea merchant and they divide their time between their residence at Buenos Ayres and temporary residence at London and Cape Town, South Africa. While in New Albany Mrs. Plant delivered a highly entertaining and instructive address to the students of Soilbern high school which might aptly be called a symposium of history, geography, science of government and the customs of many people in foreign lands. She told of the condition of the blacks in the Transvaal and in South Africa's diamond fields, of the Boer's struggle against England, of the queer traditions of the Chinese, of Japan's advanced civilization and of the inconstancies of American anti-Negro prejudices as compared with the liberal treatment accorded us by representative people in other lands. She gave also a budget of amusing anecdotes, touching her personal experiences, and she said the humblest denizen of South America had heard of Booker T. Washington, "the Wizard of Tuskegee" and that they regard him as an apostle, with supernatural powers. Should he find the time to visit that continent he would doubtless be canonized as a saint. Mrs. Plant has a large and beautiful collection of relics, gathered from all respects a credit to the Negro race and to meet her is a well spring of pleasure perennial. R. W. THOMPSON. HIGH SCHOOL CLOSES. Annual Commencement Exercises are Held in Auditorium of the City Hall. Dallas, Texas, Special.-The annual commencement of the high school took place last week in the auditorium of the City hall before a large audience of parents and friends. In the audience were visitors from Ft. Worth, Paris, Terrell, Ennis, Waxahachie, Bonham and several other points. The board of education, including Superintendent J. L. Long, occupied seats on the rostrum. Rev. W. H. Young, who invoked a blessing, thanked God that the members of the legislature were too wise to curtail the means of education for his people. Prof. I. M. Terrell, principal of the Ft. Worth high school, delivered the annual address, in which he gave advice to the members of the graduating class and to the members of his race. His address was well received. A class of 100 boys and girls of the high school aided by Lincoln C. Haynes and others, rendered the single score "Inflammatus," and were enceded. The graduates were recipients of many presents from their parents and friends. President George W. Jalonick delivered diplomas to the following graduates, nineteen in number: David D. Andrews, Clementine O. Boswell, Gussie M. Edwards, Halle Q. Edwards, Ida Mae Eubanks, Ethel A. Everett, Edith R. Everett, Eva T. Howard, Isa L. McArthur, Callie A. Hicks, Willie M. Smith, Josie O. McArthur, Hannah L. Strawther, Beulah E. Mitchell, Corinthia L. Taylor, Mahala M. Stevens, Ollie J. Cooke, Willie A. Beal and Dessie J. Wilburn. Principal N. W. Harlllee said, in introducing the speaker of the occasion: "We are anxious that the high school for white youths shall be erected. We expect to vote for that institution for we are anxious that it shall be erected. We are just as anxious for the Trinity navigation, for good streets and good roads as are other races." His remarks were received with applause. The members of the board of education spoke in terms of praise of the exercises and the good order. CHATTANOOGA, TENN At St. Elmo Baptist Church Rev. Johnson preached an excellent sermon to a large audience Sunday.—Rev. J. W. Tate preached the baccalaureate sermon to the graduating class of Howard high school l. st Sunday at Wiley Memorial church.—The commencement exercises of Howard high school, Prof. A. J. Henry, principal, were held at the Auditorium Monday evening, May 29. The exercises were interesting and appreciated by the large audience present. The following program was rendered: Invocation, Rev. C. H. Trusty; jubilee chorus, "Going to Hold Out to the End;" essay, "Sunshine," Miss W. Alberta White; essay, "Obstacles a Help to Success," Miss Ada M. Allen; music, "The Carnival;" oration, "Theodore Roosevelt," R. A. Low; essay, "Let There be Light," Miss Birdie L. Vaughn; jubilee chorus; essay, "The Duty of the Hour," Miss Cora F. Durroh; duet, "The Two Pearls of Love," Misses N. B. Olden and S. Blunt; presenting the diplomas by the president, L. T. Dickinson. First honor, Birdie L. Vaughn; second honor, W. Alberta White; class honor, R. A. Low, faculty honor, M. A. Allen; fourth year honor, Cora F. Durroh. The following were the graduates: Misses A. M. Allen, S. B. Blunt, N. L. Cobb, E. C. Minor, V. J. Jackson, B. O. Olden, N. E. Ries, B. L. Vaughn, A. L. Shropshire, N. B. Walker, W. A. White, Messrs R. A. Low, D. L. Edinburg, B. L. Lee, B. F. Lee. The graduates acquired themselves with distinguished honor. Their scholastic training was superior to any in the history of the school. Those that deserve special mention are Misses Ada M. Allen, Cora F. Durroh and R. A. Low. The graduates were highly honored and were the recipients of many beautiful flowers. The committee, J. L. Burge, H. Fields, R. A. Low, W. Warren and C. W. Hamilton, deserve much credit for the success of the affair. The following were users: W. Catches, R. Dodson, J. Robinson, J. Parks, H. Coles, E. Pintup, J. Johnson, C. Forby, J. Alexander, J. Harris W. Vaughn, C. W. Hamilton. THE WONDER OF THE 20TH CENTURY. Cook's Lighteningburg Rheumatism Cure arraigned to cure all aches and pains. Seed 25c for a trial bottle. Address all orders to Cook, Dpt. 26, Juncau Avenue, Milwaukee Wis. U. S. A. The Freeman in Hot Springs, Ark. Copies of The Freeman can be found every Saturday at Robinson & Glover's barbershop on Malvern avenue. BISSELL'S Housewives everywhere attest their superiority. 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Bishop Leonard, of the Episcopal diocese of northern Ohio, has ordered printed a small pamphlet for the guidance of florists and participants in cathedral weddings. In it the profuse use of flowers within the cancel rail and about the altar will be prohibited. The bishop holds that the tendency of late has been to conceal by decorations the solemn simplicity of the church itself, taking away from the ceremony one of its most essential factors. He also holds that this lavish display of flowers is an extravagance which may well be considered outpable. ---:0--- The Sultan Abdin Hamid has just issued a decree which allows women properly furnished with diplomas to practice medicine in Turkey. The new decree is the result of the need of proper medical attendance in the Harems. —:0— Miss Jessie R Fauset, the only Negro student in her class in arts, carried off the highest honor in the senior class at Co.nell University. This is the first time that a Phi Betta Kappa awarded Mits Fauset has ever been given a colored woman. The honor came to her despite the fact that she had to compete with a thousand white students in her course. ---:0--- Miss Halile Q. Brown, the well known elocutionist, trained the speakers for the commencement at Wilberforce, and also several young white women who graduated from a seminary near Wilberforce. —:0— The women's clubs throughout the state of Ohio will observe a woman's day. The collections on that day will be contributed to the national kindergarten fund. 一:0一 Catherine Lawson, a thirteen years old colored girl, died from injuries received in saving the life of Charles Carlin, twenty months old, whom she nursed, the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Carlin, at Little Rook, Ark. A public 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 movement was started at once to build a monument to her and several small subscriptions have been made. She is the daughter of a washerwoman. —:0— A Cinchnati athletic instructor says that men's legs, especially from the knees down, are much better formed than this particular part of a woman's anatomy. And yet we believe that this instructor would do his share of street corner "rubbering" on a rainy, windy day.—Ex. —:0— The National Dressmaker's Association, which met at Chicago May 23rd, decided that women should not try to "walk like a sylph." Mme. Linda Ross gave this law to 100 dressmakers. "No self-respecting American woman will attempt to walk down the street like a ridiculous sylph." A declaration of independence from the French model was declared. Concerning the French model and the American girl Mme. Wade said: "We want American fashions for American women. The American woman is not built on French plan. Therefore, she cannot wear French gowns. French women are not any more fashionable than we are. They are different but not more fashionable. —:0:— At Kennard, Ind., a few days ago, a woman was fined one cent and costs by a squire for assault; and battery on a man. The man had bought whisky for her husband contrary to her request and she gave him a good whipping with a fishing-rod. The costs were fifty cents. 一:0:一 The separatechemisette is now very popular. The surplice waist is the cause. It is quite a dainty accessory and is quite becoming. Some are made of valenciennes lace, edge and insertion and sheer lawn and can be worn with any material. They can be purchased at the store from fifteen cents up. —:0:— The Chicago Journal says "a woman can succumb to all the little weaknesses of womankind, such as coquettishness, jealousy, vanity, trickery, inconsistency and infantility, and all these things will be smiled at and condoned as enhancing her femininity." —:0— When peeling onlons hold them under cold water and that will keep them from hurting the eyes. :o:— Sofa cushion covers of plaid linen are extremely popular. They are easily made and launder well. JACKSON, MISS The time is near at hand for the Business Men's League, which will be held at Greenville June 14th and 16th. This meeting will mark an epoch in the business activities of our people, since it will open the eyes of the general public to the achievements of our people along these lines. It is expected that not less than 200 delegates will be in Greenville, representing the Negro in the drug business, in the grocery business, the dry goods business, bankers, lawyers, physicians and what not. A program well worthy of the occasion has been gotten up and all people concerned are now impatient awaiting the time for the meeting. The rate of one and one third fare for the round trip places transportation at a cost that will not prevent any one from attending and the entertainment promised by the citizens of Greenville will be an extra inducement. The most striking feature of the meeting will be the "exhibit bureau," in charge of Noah Cowan, of Greenville, Miss., where the delegates are requested to carry photographs of their business houses, inside and out, of the proprietors, specimen of handiwork, art, inventions, copies of books, newspapers, pamphlets and magazines published by our people, all of which will serve as a more powerful argument in favor of the capabilities of the Negro. The mayor of the city of Greenville and the president of the white business league of that place will deliver addresses of welcome and Hon. J. B. Bush of Little Rock; Hon. J. M. Vance, New Orleans; and Roscoe C. Simmons, New York City, all of the National League, will be present and make addresses. will certainly be an interesting meeting, fraught with much inspiration to the participants and an education to those who attend the meetings. COLUMBIA, TENN. The K. of P., Grand Lodge will be held here in July.—Rev. C. A. Ward, organizer of the colored Y. M. C. A., of this city, delivered a notable address to the members and the public Tuesday night, subject: "The Young Man and His Bible." Rev. Ward has resigned the pastorate of the Mt. Lebanon Baptist church and will preach his farewell sermon tomorrow night.—The infant son of Mrs Ada Blakely died last Friday morning.—Lee Miller was in the city last week.—Peter Nelson and John H. Kelly have returned home from Tuskegee. Mr. Kelly will remain here only a few days as he has accepted a position with the National Baptist Publishing House at Nashville.—Dr. C. V. Roman, of Nashville, will address the graduates of the Columbia public school next Friday.—Luther Miller, of Nashville, is in the city and will leave in a few days for Indiana.—Wm. Clark left last Tuesday for Decatur, Ala., where he joins the Decatur team.—Rev Gibson, of Nashville, was in the city Saturday and Sunday.—Little Miss Almeater Booker died last Saturday morning of consumption. She had had been ill a long time.—The little daughter of Mrs. Ida Little has been ill.—The chapel of the Columbia public school has been handsomely painted.—The White Pair minstrel opened in Spring hill last Saturday night.—The Fayetteville base ball team will play a series of games, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. SOUTHERN TEACHERS TO MEET. Great preparations are being made in Atlanta for the second annual meeting of the National Association of Teachers of Negro youth. The indications are that every state will be represented with large delegations. The State Teachers' Association of Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Oklahoma, North Carolina and South Carolina are sending special delegations to the Atlanta meeting. Besides these large numbers of individual members will go from these states. Other states, where there are no state organization, will have large representation. This will, no doubt, be one of the greatest meetings of Negro educators in the country. A splendid program is being sent out. Hundreds are planning to take the slide trip to Tuskegee at the close of the meeting. This trip will cost only $3 from Atlanta and return; free entertainment being given by Dr. Washington at Tuskegee. Reduced rates of one and one third fare on the certificate plan have been granted by all railroads. The meeting begins June 29th and continues three days. ALBANY, GA. The schools of the city have all closed. The commencement exercises of the Albany Normal School occurred Wednesday night, May 24. The commencement address was delivered by Prof. George A. Towns. The graduating class consisted of only one member, Mr. Will Dawson. The exercises were the best in the history of the school. The public school closed its session Monday, May 29th. There were five persons to finish the grammar course of this school.—Mrs. Fannie Priestly and little Fannie Powell are spending some time in Bainbridge with relative.—Dr. R. E. Jones, of Dawson, has opened a dentist establishment in this city—Mr. W. H. Crawford died at his home last Saturday morning. He had been sick for a fortnight. The funeral occurred Sunday afternoon from the C. M. E church, of which he was a member.—The People's Trading Co., the company organized by W. H. Phipps, but afterwards he was schemed out of all places or positions, has opened its doors for business.—Rev. F. H. Washington spent last week with his family at Alptalga.—The C. M. E's are to have their annual picnic on the third Friday in June. Go out and enjoy yourself with them. EDUCATIONAL NOTES The annual commencement of Howard University for the conferring of degrees in theology, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, law, arts and sciences and pedagogy, was held in Convention Hall, Washington, D. C., June 1. 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A man with bull-dog features strides past the waiting line and pikes in at the busy ticket seller, as much as to say, "can't you wait on me now?" Then he sights down the line and goes to some trusty looking fellow giving him two dollars and directs him to buy one in the eighth row. Then comes the fussy little woman, just the kind that will walk all over the neck of a husband weighing two hundred pounds. She walks up to the front, looks in at the window and then at the line in a manner which plainly shows that she is abused. Six have now been added to the line and behind these she takes her stand—she is at outs with the whole world. But there is no place for getting character hints like that of a butcher's shop when the number of customers exceeds the number of clerks. There, again, is the fussy little woman. Here they are not in line, and so she walks past a dozen waiting customers and is sure that she is "next." Then in comes the man with a thick set figure, including his neck, and pushes his way to the marble counter and calls out for two pounds of pork chops. Of course I What else could he call for? A man with his manner must have been eating pork for a number of years. He has partaken of the nature of the animal he feeds on. The butcher is busy and cannot watch all comers, and so you must either suffer embarrassment or be imposed on. And thus it is in the outside world. There are always those who want to take that which belongs to another. We are not very far from the animal. When each and all can reach the point where they are willing and ready to respect the rights of others we shall reach the end of the great majority of our social ills. Until that time we must educate and be patient. Miss Jessie R. Fausett, the only negress student in her class in arts, carried off the highest honor in the senior class at Cornell. She was also awarded the Phl Beta Kappa honor, the first time it has ever gone to a colored girl. This speaks as well for the Democratic spirit of Carnell as for the possibilities of the Negro race in educational matters. The above is an editorial in the Indianapolis Morning Star of June 8. We hesitate to believe that the writer of that editorial note intended that it should have the effect on the educated and refined portion of our people that it is sure to have. The latter part of this quotation would indicate that no offense whatever was intended, but, however this may be, the word "negress" as here used is nothing less than a gratuitous insult. It is a word that is always offensive when applied to the women of our race and especially so when these women are the recognized superiors of the average in any race when tested by sane rules. It will be a happy day when writers become either refined or just. When that time does come there will be no use of the word "negress." A press dispatch of June 2 from Washington, D. C., states that a race war has broken out at Howard Uiversity because Rev. John B. Gordon refused to "mingle more freely with the Negro faculty members and student body." From what we have heard of this reverend gentleman we are of the opinion the dissatisfaction is not because of his refusal to "mingle" only so far as this is necessary to act the part of a broad minded gentleman when occasion demands it. We can see no reason why one who cannot measure up to this requirement should be at the head of a school like Howard. By the way, is there any THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. need for having one of the opposite race for the position occupied by the Rev. Mr. Gordon? It was night, and he had called at the postoffice to get a letter. The night super-intendent refused to let him have the letter because there was no one to identify him. He then gave the information that he had been city comptroller under Teggart, and turning to the clerk in charge, who is a colored man forty-six years old, he said, "mayby this boy can identify me." It is needless to add that the boy did not identify him. In our issue of June 3 we had something to say in our first editorial about the lesson taught by the results of the war in the east. We claimed that the most valuable lesson is that the color of the skin is not an asset of military science, and that the blow given to Caucasian conceit would have a beneficial effect. We reprint an editoria lf from a paper of last Sunday which clearly shows the truth of this prediction. Good and evil—the good to grow, the evil to lessen. This is the purpose of life. No good is ever lost. The good of all the years that have passed is ours to-day. The relative proportion between good and evil is constantly changing in favor of the good. The results of each life adds something to one side or the other—that is to say, the world is either better by our having lived, or else it is not. Which shall it be? There is a constant endeavor on the part of the few to absorb the wealth created by the many. This is as true in America, France and England as it is in Russia. The difference in the success of these few is a measure of the difference in the intelligence of the masses on whom these few operate. A Baptist preacher has discovered that Mr. Rockefeller has acquired his money "in accordance with the highest standards of commercial morality." Commercial morality is good; but when did commerce ever show any symptoms of regard for morality? The people of Indianapolis are usually ready to engage in anything in the nature of politics, but they seem a little slow about getting excited in the present contest for mayor. A few colored men, however, are beginning to show that they fully realize the tremendousness of the situation. Mayor Weaver is still turning the rascals out. If he turns all of them out the chances are that he will not get any vacation this summer. We can appreciate the anguish of the Philadelphia Tribune as this turning out process goes on. The principal demand in the religious code of the Japanese is to so act that their ancestors will not be ashamed of them. That sort of conduct would make quite an improvement on a very large number of Christian believers. We are looking forward with pleasure to the coming of Mrs. Mary Church Terrell. There is nothing that helps the individual members of a race more than hearing or reading the best thought of which it is capable. If Count Cassini only sent the results of that interview to the Czar in the same words that came from Mr. Roosevelt there will be no doubt in the Czar's mind as to what the President thinks of the situation. The President started things going out at Portland, Oregon. He seems to have started things in several places. It is a pretty sight to watch a big official who is not afraid of the political bosses. Let us improve our politics by always aiding by our suffrage that which promises the best in government. As a class we have more to lose than any other by bad government. There wasn't anything so bad after all in France allowing the Baltic squadron to take on supplies, as it has turned out to be but an indirect way of giving these supplies to the Japs. Rear Admiral Enquist, who arrived safe and sound at Manila with three of his ships, is the luckiest one of the lot. They did not hold that "Enquist." Dewey seems anxious to have it believed that his victory was greater than that of Togo. How would it have been if he had met the japs? Will any large proportion of our people ever return to Africa? The American Bank at Manila has been closed. This is the first lesson to the Filipino on our methods in banking. This is an opportune time for Senator Beveridge to get out a revised edition of "The Russian Advance." The enforcement of our anti-cigarette law ought to come under the supervision of the smoke inspector. "The "white man's burden" in the far east seems to be somewhat on the increase. THE PARTING. The night we parted I'll ne'er forget, His looks—as he started To descend the step. He said good night, But I did not dream, That a man of his type Could be so mean. His habit, was this, As we parted at nine, To give me a kiss Precisely on time. Then at the door, If no one was nigh, We'd steal a few more, For they came very high. Now sweetheart, and lover, I'm sure you'll agree, That kisses under cover Are extreme ecstasy. This—his only habit: Really, I couldn't resist, For we ne'er parled without it— If he dared, I'd insist. —T. H. PETERSON. New York City, April, 1925. On Racial Antipathies the phenomenal successes of Japan seem at length to have shamed into silence those sympathizers with Russia who were wont to animadvert upon the color of the little brown conquerers; and yet it does not lie in Saxon mouths to wax enthusiastic over the negro or negrito blood which is authoritatively regarded as the dominant strain in the Japanese. The world has much to learn in the matter of color; and nowhere is the knowledge more needed than in the United States; for here race prejudice finds perhaps its extremest form. The anti-Semitic fury which still possesses Russia and France is not more disreputable than the negrophobia which rules among us and at the North at least with apparently increasing virulence. There is nothing of this kind in Great Britain. There a square deal has no exceptions for color. With us the boasted chivalry of the strong toward the weak has no application between white and black. When we are to get over this insolent and often brutal pride does not appear. Racial antipathy springs originally from ignorance. Scientists and explorers have enriched many books with curious tales of the strange and fearsome sensations created in savage minds at the sight of unfamiliar human faces. The condemnation of color prejudice is that it is an unsafe guide. We got away from color superstition when we discovered the significance of brain formation, and still farther away when we learned to classify men by language instead of color or skull or hair. Given adequate brain power, and the coefficient of racial development is language. Gradually we have learned that the difference between races and individuals in infancy is not nearly so great as we formerly supposed, but that the influence of environment in infancy and later is very much greater than we had supposed. At a given stage in development you meet about the same type of chieftain in widely sundered colors and races—Abraham in Mesopotamia, Agamemnon in Greece, Montezuma in Mexico. Men of great brain power have existed in all ages and in all physiognomies. The difference is in the nature of the mold into which you pour the gray matter of the exceptional brain. Doubtless our Anglo Saxon and Teutonic mold of language, thought and ideals is the most efficient. Events so indicate, and because the japs have in those ideals formed themselves is one reason why they have succeeded so notably. It ought to be awkward after this to talk about inferior races. Let us rather tak of inferior civilizations. What makes the man is not so much the inheritance of his brain, but the multitudinous impressions that are borne in upon that tender sensitive and almost blank receptacle from the dawn of infancy. Feed him on English books, English ideals English conceptions, English thoughts altogether and the color of his skin will not impart to him a single impression he would have received if reared in the forest. Surely civilization has dwelt successively in so many colored skins and shapes of head, in Africa Asia, Europe and America, that we ought to be slow to arrogate all merit to ourselves. Until we have built new pyramids and superseed Euclid or scaled the summits of Greek thought or set aside the codes of Moses and of Rome we may well forbear to deny capacity to black or brown or olive. Where is old Egypt's art of hardening copper; where the lost temper of Damascus blades; where the secret of Grecian archi- tecture; where the unfading colors of the old masters? Out of the western seas a new and gigantic power rises on the pages of history. It is worthy to sit in the company of Persia and Venice, Rome and Greece, France and Spain. There are no battles more tremendous than those of Manchuria's plain; no naval triumphs more memorable than that of the Sea of Japan. New stars shine in the constellations of glory, of the magnitude of Marathon and Salamis, Waterloo and Marengo, Hastings and Flodden Field, Shiloh and Chickamauga and Gettysburg. It would be hard to set bounds to the achievement of this suddenly discovered power. Its genius for organization seems the equal of old Rome. There is no quality of courage, fidelity, patience, modesty and skill it does not strikingly exemplify. It is fashioned old Greece in love of art, in alert intellect, in freedom from theological terrors. It casts a sickly light on "the white man's burden." It may alleviate our scorn of the Filipino. It should lay the ghost of color superstition. Nature will take care of her own. She has painted the black man's and the brown man's skin. She knows what for, and it was not, we may be sure, that he might be taunted for her handiwork. It should not be in vain for thoughtful minds that boasted triumphs of Caucasian skill strew the floor of the Korean strait and line the shores of Nippon's Isles, the helpless and humiliated prey of men in whose veins flows the blood of the yellow races and the brown and the black. -Indianapolis Morning Star, June 4, 1905. SHORT FLIGHTS SHORT FLIGHTS It pays an individual to be "onto his job." The Negro "strike-breaker" has labored honestly to be a peacemaker. The well-balanced woman is the mistress of her clothes—not their victim. Late tidings from Howard University indicate that President Gordon is dangerously near the toboggan. A book agent generally has an easy thing with that family that will allow their kin to impose upon them. Here's hoping that each of the many Negro graduates of the year will "find his work" and nobly perform it. It is in the agricultural and mercantile pursuits that the Negro is permitted to reap the richest returns with the least friction. The denominational love-making among the Northern and Southern wings of the white churches is all on the side of the North. That Guadaloupe consulship is entitled to a place in history as the only federal berth ever declined by several more or less distinguished gentlemen of color. The Defense League will prove to be a capital antidote to the anti-Negro views circulated northward by the author of "The Leopard's Spots" and his ilk. The Atlanta Independent is still after the scalp of Internal Revenue Collector Henry A. Rucker. A paper so good looking and an editor as smart as Bro. Davis should be in a more creditable business. 一 George St. Julian Stephens of Virginia has announced his willingness to accept that Guadaloupe consulship refused by Lawyer James H Hayes. If the young man can sprint anything like his eminent equine namesake he may overtake the job he is after. The Negro end of the Jamestown Exposition appears to have struck an open switch. We dare say the True Reformer, the Planet people, the Alexandria Home News, the Order of St. Luke and "sich like" will be consulted the next time a project of interest to Negroes is launched. Editor H. T. Johnson is planning a trip to Europe for a much needed rest. The responsible head of a work that must please a denomination of over a half million people surely needs a vacation after an unbroken service of thirteen years, and he ought to have it. Methodism has a valuable advocate in Henry T. Johnson. It is tacitly understood in A. M. E. church circles that the Rev. Jay Albert Johnson has abandoned his erstwhile pretensions to the Bishopric, and that his handful of supporters will go over to Dr. Joshua H. Jones with a view of landing the Baltimore Johnson into Dr. Jones' shoes as president of Wilberforce University. A very pretty arrangement if it will only work. There are thousands of profitable openings as teachers in the Southland for the young colored women who come out of Northern schools this month with nothing better than the kitchen in sight in their home communities. Any service is honorable, but a girl is most useful along the line of her especial fitness, and it is natural to seek the field that offers the greatest personal advantages. One potent fact which the higher education carpets persistently overlook is that Taskegee Institute's policy of laying a foundation in economic or industrial direc- Made of heavy tin or cooper, with ALL COPPER, seamless drawn tank; seamless top. No sharp corners on me to catch the clothing or hands or to retain grease and dirt. I BLOW MY WHISTLE 20 minutes before water needs replenishing never go on a strike nor talk back. I CUT THE COST OF FUEL and WORK IN HALF save time and wear and tear on your temper and vocabulary. I hold 12 one quart cans in canning fruit. Write now for FREE BOOK, 48 pages. 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They are now booked with com- pany for the coming season. Fritz R. Martin, of Gaweston, Tex., who is now stationed at Fort Niobrara Nebr. in the United States Army Hospital Corps, sends best regards to all friends and relatives at Houston and Galveston. The colored people of Muskogee, Indian Territory have purchased grounds and had plans drawn for a first-class theatre to be managed entirely by members of the race. It will book on y legitimate attractions of either color. Charles Beechum, of the Smith's Georgia Minstrels writes:—We are having it nice making a hit everywhere we go. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Garland have just closed with the Stetson's U. T. C. Company and are now making their home in Chicago. The sacred opera "The Martyr," by H. Laurence Freeman, of Cleveland, Ohio, was successfully rendered at the Columbia Theatre, Chicago in May. The press speaks in complimentary terms of the work, and it will be repeated. Madame E. Azalia Hackley was soprano soloist at the fifth anniversary and May concert of the "Frauenhilfsverein der Deutschen Gesellschaft von Penna," in Philadelphia. Madam Hackley received an ovation and was presented with an immense floral token. P.G. Lowery with the Wallace Shows writes:—J.W. Mobley, one of our trombone players closed in Braddock, Pa. and we have in his stead Mr. Washington, one of the Commercial Band at Pittsburg that took part in the inaugural parade at Washington under my direction, Major W. Daniels and Prof. E. W. B. THE FREEMAN POSTOFFICE. # MUSEUMS LIST. Arcari, Miss Rose Baford, Miss Rose Foster, Miss Leona D Gilliam, Miss Tena Gaten, Mrs Maude # GENTLEMEN'S LIST. Desdune, D P Ellott, E J Fleming, C M Grund, W J Galloway, Joe Hann, J E Harris, Ceno Jackson, Bob JD due Gant, Mrs Mabel Milne, Miss Alberta Moss, Miss Laura 2 Reese, Miss Cecil # GENTLEMEN'S LIST. Price, Cay Prince, Arthur L. Parker, Chas R Reeves, The Robinson, W A Stevens, Augusta Williams, John ROUTE Foot Co. Foot-Norfolk, Va., June 12; borrow Co. coufork, 14; Weldon, N. C., 14; Hemison, 18; Henson, 18; A. G. Allen's New Orleans Minstrels-Knoxy Vale, Tenn., 12; Middleboro, Ky., 13; Crawford, ca. 14; Big Stone Gap, 15; Cumberland, ka. 17; Brown and Brown (Singer and Cartoonist- Walton Point, Toronto, Canada, week of June 12. Minstrel's - Cooperstown, N. D. June 12, Sanborn, 18; Buffalo, 14-15; Cassel- ton, 16; Valley City, H. Williams and Steven—Fisher's Theater, San Francisco, ca., May 29 to June 11. A. E. Holman's Band and Serenaders - With J. T. Macaddon's Shows—Paris, France, Indefinite. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Curry sang at Richmond, Ind. May 28 and 29, to large and appreciative audiences. On Sunday Mr. Daniels sung "Within the Sacred Walls" and "The Eternal City" at the annual sermon of the G. U. O. O. F. at the Second Baptist church, Prof. Daniels was a guest of honor. He was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cook, and Prof. Curry by Mr. and Mrs. Randolph. The collection at the services was $35,00. They were requested to make a return date, sometime in the early part of July. From one of the audience at the entertainment at Richmond, Ind., May 29.—Prof. Daniels has made for himself a record n the profession that would make any one proud, but many envy him his continued success, yet no one with kindly feelings for his fellow-man in the same work can afford to be a true brother or sister. We say to him continue in your grand profession and live many years to make those who are foolish enough to envy ashamed. We are more than proud of you. Your recent travels have made us love the profession and its workers more- Fred Lewis with the Georgia Plantation Show writes:—We are playing to big business. J. H. Williams joined the show at Eminence, Ky., and is playing "Uncle Eph" sending them out howling. Stafford & Beecham are doing well. Mesdames Essie Lewis, Blanche Scott, Grace Williams, Laura Alexander and Susie Cooksey are all making a success. Blanche Scott is ill this week. The company sends regards to John Toliver, George Temple, Chip Lewis and all the boys. Frank Crosby's orchestra is taking the day. J. H. Dumas, the iron jaw man is another addition to the show. Gilbert and Sullivan's tuneful opera, "The Privates of Penzance was most satisfactorily rendered at the Masonic Theatre Louisville, Ky., May 26, by "The Treble Clet." under the direction of Mr. Frank B. Waring. A fashionable audience of fully 1,500, including many persons from neighboring cities witnessed the performance. The following cast of characters: Richard, a pirate chief, W. H. Harris; Samuel, Leon O'Hara; Edward, sergeant of police, George A. Hampton; Major Gen. Stanley, of British Army, Frank B. Waring, Chicago, Ill.; Edith and Kate his daughters, Misses Hattie Yeiser and Mary V. Hicks, Ruth, a praticial mall of all works, Mrs. Centennial B. Withers. Mabel, the general's youngest daughter, Mrs. Carrie Dennie French. French, Chicago, Ill. Notes from Price's Fun makers:—We have opened at the Omulgele Park on our third week's engagement and have become great favorites: The program changes each week, and of course the Jolly Prices change also. Their new acts take two and three encores nightly. Madam Price with her, new high-class songs never fails to get the hands, and Ed. C. Price brings in his part as usual with rag songs and funny jokes, which are always fresh. We get the Freeman every week from the agent here, and read all the news and do not get lonesome. We send regards to the Whitman Sisters, Tony Jackson, Albert Carrel, C. E. Hawk and all friends. We gave a sacred concert consisting of moving pictures and illustrated songs that pleased them all and the whole show is good from every stand point. We will be glad to hear from all friends, address 618 Poplar street, Macon, Ga. Joseph A. McMurray writes from Lincoln Park Auditorium, New Orleans:—Business continues good and the S. R. O' sign is a common thing. "The isle of Man" a farce comedy given by the stock company with much success. Kenne & Thornton are doing nicely. McMurray & Brooks are doing fine in their musical act. McNeal & McNeal sketch team is singing "Dusky Maiden." Madam Magdalene Twitt, the original black swan, in operatic selections sets the house crazy. William Cherl, the acrobat and comedian is singing "Mississippi Mammy" successfully. Lawrence Thomas is with us and for an old timer is neck and neck with the younger ones. Anatole Pierce is singing "Never" Cycops & Cyclo, the contortionist are producing some new ones. Prof. A. A. Moncreif and his moving pictures, introducing the train robbers is a decided hit. All Brooks says "hello to Gus Stevens, Why not write? 112 S. Franklin street." Weaver is here with us and he and Kenner send regards to Allen's Minstrel. McMurray sends regards to "Happy" Howe, Sol Tibbs and all the profession. We get the old reliable every week. Notes from P. G. Lowery's Musical Enterprise with the Great Wallace Shows:—We are now on our fourth week of our tour. We are all well and have a very neat show. It is highly commented on by the management and peases the people. Arthur Wallace is making a hit singing "Santa Claus." The Crosbys, Harry and Oma always come in for their share. Harry is singing "Just Give Me the Leavings" and Oma is making a hit with 'My Dahomian Queen' at each performance. Miss Sallie Lee is not to be left out with "Make a Fuss Over Me" and "My Pretty Little Kickapoo." She is making a decided hit. Little Miss Daisy Lee also comes in for share singing, "Billy" and usually finds a Billy in the audience. Mr. Norman is a coming comedian and is doing fine with "Shame On You." Every member is a credit to the company. All send regards to friends. Carson and Elliott send best wishes to Indianapolis friends. Mr. Elliott's health is much improved. Henry Lee is still the candy butcher and knows how to put up the goods. The waiters are very pleasant and want to hear from friends through the Freeman. Mr. Whitviney of Colnumbus, O., J. H. Barber and Ben Drake are some of them and are highly recommended. C. H. Douglass, Manager of the Oculudeg Park, Macon, Ga. writes:—I wish to say that your paper, The Freeman brought me more people than I could use, but had a lot to select from that would make any manager feel sure that he will get the best that can be gotten in the show business. We have with us a good and able stage manager in Ed. C. Price, who has, it is true been with us only three weeks but has put on a show each week that has caused him to become a large favorite with all. Those who are on the program and changing each week to the delight and pleasure to all, and I am glad to say that they are making good. The company and the two jolly Prices are said by all to be the real goods and they are taking three and four encores each night. C. J. Johnson, the aerial and acrobat wonder keeps them holding their breath all the time with his wonderful act. Albert Freeman keeps them laughing all the time with his eccentric comedy. Madam Price is as usual taking four and five curtain calls every night. Miss Georgia Finis with her coon songs has also become quite a favorite. I wish to say further that it is the opinion of all that my park is at the top of all others in the south in every respect. SUMMER GOSSIP. SUMMER GOSSIP. Summer has arrived. The June bug and the beetle are here. Idle actors and those who have come in from the forests and far away cities to rest can be seen on parade in the streets of Gotham, or congregated in some convenient corner or place. hot-headed in argument regardiug a summer tour or the prospect of the coming season. Stars, stage-managers and song writers are busy shaping out the jelly and beating the whipped cream that is to be spread, as a delicate sauce over each new beautifully set stage revival that will be launched in September. Managers, acting managers and booking agents are busy straightening out the routes in favor of economy, saving expenses. Then when he different tours are resumed, the pruning knife of time, which unimportant actors so dread with terror, will commence and the broken wings of each rooster. will be chopped off by the sorrowful but savage slaughterer. Just a few more babies, please? Williams and Gordon should soon be seen in New York. Bert Grant recently appeared at the Actors Fund of America Benefit in Chicago. Frank Clermont and Miss Etta Miner have joined J. C. Rockwell's "Sunny South" Company as an added feature. "Here's that all actors children, what few there are, will live and not die contrary to expectancy." Their parents and me we drink alone. --- Cooper "the great," ventriloquist, of Richards & Pringle s Minstrels will spend his vacation in the east this season. When at home he is plain John Cooper of New York, Brooklyn and Newark, N. J. Hodges & Launchmere are the only two real natural "cat" impersonators on the Trans-Atlantic stage. Now the question is Do vaudeville managers really know what constitutes a headliner? Dame Rumor has it that Ernest Hogan, the unbleached American, king of himself, is to star next season in a combination of opera, vaudeville and minstrelsy. The show will be styled "Funny Folk Minstrels." These funny folks will be paid to sing and dance around Hogan in a way that will make him shine under the sun outside of comedy. He will also be able to side track the "legitimate standard" by preaching to his audiences without being criticised. --- Chicago will have no need to go into mourning over what I have said in rebuttal to your earnest stage correspondent. He can tell Chicago that I am coming home to my good ways and my heart is still with the windy city. Your stage critic, Mr. Chicago, Jr. was no doubt closely associated with my esteemed friend "Daddy Love." Mr. Love was the best example of a gentleman in the profession I ever met. Chas. "Fass" Arnold is another man of good quality whom I adm re. Mos of the Arnold-Logan ancient history was very good and we thank them for it. Will Humphreys, the great banjoist who jumped to Boston to double with Sam Cousins is winning laurels in the east. Grant Smith a retired burlesque actor, was perhaps the most beloved mortal known to performers who visited the windy city years ago. His hospitality knew no bounds. He has fed more hungry actors, now stars, than any other man I ever knew, and must always be remembered kindly by all actors for his generosity. --- Bert A. Williams, of Williams & Walker is wearing his laurels modestly in these days. Indeed, he has always worn them modestly. Williams is to-day the greatest example of an actor who is modest and unaffected, that the colored race can boast of. He has no private secretary, at least we haven't heard of any, and he has no bones to pick with critics or newspaper men. As a comedian, it will probably surprise Alan Dale, who dodged him and King Edward in London last winter to receive the glad tidings of great joy, on this side of the Atlantic, that Bert A. Williams is the greatest natural fun producing comedian of the civilized world. This fact and the English press current is perhaps what sent Dale to Paris in search of lighter news, if not or what not, we only know, he fled. Williams has only to twist his shoulders to out do Francis Wilson or cower DeWolf Hopper, and when he dances his famous clown darkey dance, everything else is mortgaged until he gets through. In measuring out his wit he has always manifested good intelligent judgment and to-day he stands sky high above all comedians of any race on the globe, in comedy. NOTICE A refined, educated young colored lady wishes a position either as a clerk, nurse or traveling companion. Address M. Smith, P. O. Box 207, Oswego, Ill. The Planet Hotel The most centrally located in the city has undergone repairs and everything is new and strictly first-class. Mr. Duerson invites the public to try his six o'clock Table DeHote dinner which he will set on and after June 11, 417 1 2 Indiana ave. LOST RELATIVE Wanted to know the whereabouts of my daughter, Sarah Hawkins. Her husband is Tom Hawkins. When last heard of she was in El Paso, Tex. Notify me at 316 Gaston avenue, Dallas, Tex, in care of S. B. Walton, Mrs. Ada Robertson. The Ladies Exchange Formerly "The Favorite" is the place to go for lunches and short orders. Messrs. Carter and Alonzo Smith have with them now Mr. John Kelly, one of the best short order cooks in town. Call and try their lunches. Call them up. New Phone 3290 and order what you want and they will have what you want when you get there. 534 Indiana ave. Ladies Look Here. I am a North Dakota farmer, and would like to get a wife to keep house. I have a good home for the right lady; I am worth $2,900 in real estate and personal property; have some money in the bank. I am a colored boy; twenty-five years old, light complexion, temperate habits. No objection to poor ladies. Will exchange photos and can give the best of references. I wish to marry a girl that is respectable and has a good disposition; others can save their stamps, so girls write All letters answered. For further information address R. B. D. Milnor, North Dakota R. F. D. 1. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell. The appearance in this city of Mrs. Mary Church Terrell who will deliver an address at Bethel A. M E church Thursday evening, June 23, is an event that should be welcomed by the colored people especially, as it is only through the efforts of our most capable men and women that the cause of the American Negro may be so presented as to awaken the conscience of the white people of the country to the end that many of the existing prejudices will be removed. Mrs Terrell, because of her superior fitness by education and native ability has the ear of the white public as has no other member of the race, save Booker T. Washington Her writings are sought by the leading magazines and newspapers of the country and the announcement of her appearance in the leading cities is sufficient to attract the most intelligent of both races. She never fails to interest her hearers, and when having as at the International Council of Women at Berlin last year and at various sessions of the National Council of Women, the flower of Ameri can and foreign intellect as associates on the program. She has always been regarded as the equal if not the superior of her co-workers. At the congress at Berlin she had the distinction of being the only American delegate who was able to deliver her addresses in fluent German and equally good French. The Woman's Improvement Club, under whose auspices Mrs. Terrell will appear, deserve much credit for arranging to give the people of this city this intellectual treat. Tickets may be secured in advance. Rev. D. S, Moten, B. D., Was in City. Rev. D. S Moten, B. D., Ph. D, pastor of Allen Chapel A. M. E. church, Fort Worth, Texas, passed through the city, Friday evening, en route to the Trustee Board meeting of Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio. Rev. Dr Moten is one of the conference trustees of Wilberforce University from the Northeast Texas Conference, of which he is chief secretary, and leads the conference delegation of trustees, having associated with him as trustees Revs C. A. Harris, M. D, and C. H Bell, D. D. Dr Moten has been kindly solicited by the Endeavor of his church to represent the local society in the great International Christian Endeavor meeting, which convenes in Baltimore, Md. July 5-10 He has decided to spend a month or more in the North to attend the Christian Endeavor meeting at Baltimore. Dr Moten will visit several of his friends of former daws while North. among them Revs R. R Dows, D. D. Columbus. Ohio R. W. Flickland, D. D., Philadelphia, Pa., T. Mahara's Operatic Minstrels WANTED--10 good-looking Chorus Girls to feature in our extra edition of Operatic Minstrel Girls. WANTED--Only the best of Musicians and Singers. All people must not only be good dressers on and off the stage, but sober and reliable----To these we give the best salary of any show on the road. Send photos and references. W. A. & JACK MAHARA, 160 South Clark Street, Chicago, Ill. Wanted for the New Orleans Minstrels A. G. ALLEN & GEO. W. QUINE, Owners A good rough knock-about Team; also some good End Men and Comedians. Can always make room for good Musicians. Address as per route. GEO W. QUINE Manager. P. S.—The show will visit your city this season if you live in Georgia, Alabama, Virginia, West Virginia, North and South Carolina, Mississippi, Maryland, Ohio, Illinois, John Williams and partner write or write. PERFORMERS WANTED FOR BAY SHORE THEATRE Buckroe Beach The most popular colored summer resort in the country on Chesapeake Bay not far from Norfolk, Old root, Prebus, Hampton and Newport News Season opens June 1. close Oct. 1 State fun qualifications in first letter. Good proposition to right parties. Address E. C. BROWN, Pron. "A Rabbit's Foot" Comedy The only genuine Negro show on the road owned and managed by Negroes executive. See the biggest free street parade traveling. P.S. - Can always placegoed performers and musicians both male and female PAT CHAPPELLE, Owner and Mgr. as per route. 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He was wildly cheered by fully 6,000 people. --- the West Indian Cricket Club began their season of 1905 last Saturday at Prospect Park, Brooklyn, N. Y. with the Yonkers Cricket Club, white. In order to retain the pennant and coup which they won last season, they will certainly have to do some tall playing as every white club is laying for them. Baseball fans are anxious to get the the Black Tourist Team matched for a game with the Philadelphia Giants. Bud Fowler, manager of the Famous Black Tourist base-ball team is busy these days arranging dates for his team. This team so far this season, has made a very excellent showing. A better organization of colored professionals has yet never traveled. Black Diamonds base ball club are playing great ball this season. About cleaning up everything around. **** The Paducah Base Ball Team opened with Nashville, Tenn., winning three games; played Dyersburg, Tenn. May 24-25-26. They have played Quincy, Keokuk and Hannibal (all white). So far they have not lost a game. The team will start on a southern tour June 22, playing Nashville, Chattanooga, Atlanta, Mason, Mobile and New Orleans. Modoo Dixon, manager. A. Riley writes from Savannah, Ga — I am among them singing, "Give Me the Leavings." We have the Caler Sisters, soubrets, who feature in the ballad, 'You Are As Welcome As the Flowers in May' and leave the house storming. Charles Austin is making a hit with buck and wing dancing. The Rhine Stone Quartet well deserves its name. They are well trained and always make good. The members are: W. M. West, 1st. tenor; P. H. Auston, 2nd. tenor; John Turner 1st. bass; Thomas Scott, 2nd. bass. They send regards to all friends. Moses Gathers, our musician, sends regards to his friends. DAYTON, O. Mrs. D. L. Gaines and Mrs. L. Gaines have returned from Jackson, O , their former home, where they were the guests of their mother, Mrs. Lucretia Washington. They expect to spend the summer in Indianapolis, visiting their sister, Mrs. Sophia Wasson.—Mr. and Mrs. Scott Thompson gave a grand reception in honor of Rev. Talbott and family May 18:h at their residence, Blaine street. All had a very pleasant time. G. A. R. SPECIAL. Excursions to Madison via Pennsy vania Lines. For the Indiana State Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic and the Woman's Relief Corps at Madison, Ind, June 13th to 15 h., 1905. Roundtrip tickets to Madison will be sold via Pennsylvania Lines from stations in Indiana at the low fare of a cent a mile, plus 25 cents June 12 h, 13 h and 14 h; also on June 15th, for morning trains to accommodate persons desiring to participate in the parade which has been postponed from June 14th to 15th owing to the inability of the Governor of Indiana to be present on the former date. In addition to the regular train service "The G. A. R. Special" will be run from Indianapolis to Madison Wednesday, June 14th. The special will leave Indianapolis 11:00 a.m., after the arrival of morning trains, enabling Encampment excursionists to go forward from Indianapolis through Madison without changing cars. The special will pass North Vernon 1:00 p.m. and arrive at Madison 2:00 p.m. On Wednesday, June 14th and Thursday, June 15th, another "G. A. R. Special" will be run, leave Columbus 8.10 a.m., North Vernon 9:00 a.m., arriving at Madison 10:00 a.m. Returning, special passenger service will be prvided from Madison to Columbus and Indianapolis, in addition to the regular trains. A larger attendance than ever is expected at this the first State Encampment held South of Columbus Madison is an especially attractive city in the most important fruit-growing district in the State, and is noted for its peach and berry shipping. Clifty Falls and Hanging Rock are features of interest. Information about fares, train service, etc, will be freely furnished upon application to Ticket Agents of Pennsylvania Lines. The Freeman can be secured each week from Mr. M. D Ferguson at the Capital Pharmacy, 929 Kansas avenue, Topeka, Kas. Hearts By... ERMINIE RIVES Courageous Copyright, 1902, by THE BOWEN-MERRILL COMPANY Copyright, 1902, by THE BOWEN-MERRILL COMPANY Woodward Hedgepath, a former resident of Indianapolis, Ind.. has been winning great laurels in Velodrome Buffalo, France. "Woodie," as he is known to the boys, has been cleaning up everything that he has went up against "WOODIE" HEDGEPATH on the tracks of France. Every since Major Taylor and he went teaming through Europe, four or five years ago. "Woodie" has beaten every rider of note in all that part of the world. Reliable sporting editors have declared that had "Woodie" been given the "square deal" on the "Amerian track he would have done the same here. *** Champion James J. Jeffries has retired from the ring for all time. It is said that hereafter he will confine his time in the lexicon of "sport," with rod and gun that is, if he does not change his mind. Jeffries was never a very popular champion for the one reason that he was very prejudiced a, alas the UNIONTOWN, PA. Thomas Wares died the 26ult.—Geo. Ditcher, a prominent Odd Fellow, is very ill, also Mrs. William Crable.—Mrs. Charles Crable is better.—Miss Nora Carter is expecting to leave in June for here home in West Virginia.—Wm. Moore, the Freeman agent, is the only colored student in the Madison Academy.—Oliver Taylor, the car porter, who sued the manager of the Star Heart Cour Copyright, 1902, by THE BO ed. "Tell me the story." "It is of the son of a poor woodcutter. Tolling once by his hut in the forest, he saw by chance the daughter of a king as she rode past with her cavalcade. He brought her a cup of water, and she smiled on him. So fair she was that he loved her to desperation and could not rest nor sleep from thinking of her face. He traveled far and came by night beneath her window and sang songs to her, songs delicate and beautiful, in phrases that only his great love had taught him, and when he sang he touched the strings of his own heart. The lady listened, and her tears fell down from the window in the palace wall. She was a great lady and he the lowest of the land, and in the hopelessness of his passion he sang that he was a prince of a hostile country, wooing in attire of rags the darling to whose presence he might not rightly come. His were not like the songs of the gilded courtiers that flocked her father's gate. They were more noble and true, and his love climbed upon them as if on stairs of gold and drew her heart out to him over the sill. One night she slipped out to his arms in the darkness. Then he knelt on the yellow forest leaves and told her the truth and pleaded as excuse his great love. And he would have gone from her and left her to go back alone." "What then?" demanded Anne. "She took his hand and kissed him and went away with him to his hut in the forest." Both were silent a moment. The vivid tints in the sky were paling. The river's silver dulled to mauve. The gloom, all luminous, seemed an impatient suitor stealing amorous upon the drowsy day. The day stirred, glowed again and spread out a tawny flood as a woman drops her hair under some golden lamp to please a lover's whim. "Twas for love of her," she said softly. When he spoke again she felt a thrill in his voice. "Mademoiselle, suppose a man loves with a love that fills all the sky; that colored fighter. The very first battle that Jeffries ever had was at Los Angeles, Cal., with old Hank Griffin, a great colored pugilist of the old school. Ever since that battle with Griffin, J. fries has had his line drawn. "Kid" McCoy certainly knows a "pretty" when he sees it. The "Kid" is going to marry Mrs. Estelle Ellis and her $5 000,000. McCoy was always a master mind. --- Three times has Eddie Hanlon met Corbett and on the third and last time has purely defeated him. Their first battle, which was called a draw, was one of the fastest and fiercest ever seen in a local ring, and their second, in which Hanlon was forced to throw up the sponge, was not a bit less spectacular. Last Friday night Corbett and Hanlon fought one of the hardest twenty round battles that has ever been witnessed and in the final Hanlon received the decision over Corbett. Budd Doble recently worked Lou Dillon a mile in 2:15 at San Jose, Cal. Report says that Doble will not go East with Lou Dillon. However, the mare will soon be shipped to Cleveland and will go against time again this year. Battling Nelson is to get another chance for revenge from James Edward Britt. It took a lot of scheming by his manager before they got the California man concerned. They landed him by trowing out a challenge at the rings de of the White-Britt fight before a bunch of Britt's friends. Then, when Britt consented they nailed him by making a promise to sign articles on a definite date. The contract calls for a weight of 138 pounds at 6 o'clock of the day of the fight. The Western Athletic club is to have charge of the affair, which will be pulled off in July or August. According to reports from the coast each man has posted $2,500 and the club management has also put up a similar sum. L. E. Garner is now representing The Freeman in Biloxi, Miss. Copies can be secured from him each week at the Hotel De Montross. theatre of Portland, Ore., because he refused to allow him and a party to occupy a box, lost his suit as might have been expected. There may be cases where a discrimination justifies a law suit, but this was certainly not one of them. Just ordinary modesty would have left no desire for him to have made himself so conspicuous when he might have known he was not wanted. ts HALLIE By... ERMINIE RIVES ageous DOWEN-MERRILL COMPANY for him there was but the one woman in the world. Suppose she found that he was not what she had thought him when she first loved him; that the idol she had worshiped was just clay. If he stood mean and small before the world—before her—but still loving her, adoring her! If it were not a princess going to a hut in the forest, but a woman prideful and—and ashamed! Could she still love him as before? Could she? Could she?" Her eyes could not meet his burning ones. "Monsieur," she said, quivering, "when a woman loves, she will forgive anything—everything—in the man she loves save"— She stopped. There was a muffled sound of horse hoofs from the climbing road. "Save what?" "Save lack of love for her." The hoof beats were coming nearer. She made a desperate effort to compose herself. 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The Hermans and Coopers played a very interesting game of base ball on the 24th, which resulted in a score of 5 to 0 in favor of the Hermans. There was some very fast playing by both teams. The Hermans are now the champions of South Alabama. PORTLAND, OREGON. Oliver Taylor of St. Paul, Minn., who has been and is now employed by the Northern Pacific Railway as an observation car porter, purchased box tickets for himself and party at the Star Theater here last summer. When he went J. H. Chavere is a guard at the Ohio penitentiary, Columbus. The Negroes of Richmond, Va., own $2,000,000 worth of real and personal property Wright Hardy and William Hughes have opened an undertaking establishment at Cairo, Ill. The twenty-fifth episcopal anniversary of Bishop Turner was celebrated at St. Louis, Mo. May 18. Springfield, O., has a colored poet, E. B. Henderson and a volume of his effusions have just come from the press. St. Joseph's Catholic Church at Norfolk, Va., devoted exclusively to the colored people has a membership of 250. S Colridge Taylor contributed twenty-five Negro melodies to "The Musician's Library," issued by Oliver Ditson Co. Major A. F. Tervalon, of Chicago is a large manufacturer of Cuban hand-made cigars. He employs several salesmen and is doing a fine business. The printing department of the Curry School, at Urbana, O., has been awarded the contract for all the printing used by the National Grand Lodge of Good Samaritans. George E. Temple, of St. Louis, Mo., has been re-appointed clerk under Water Commissioner Adkins. The appointment was merited by efficiency and not due to political prestige. "The Colored Harvest" published quarterly at Baltimore, Md., with the approbation of His Eminence, Cardinal Gibson, is the official organ of the Catholic missionary workers among the colored people of America. Frank Parker was the only colored brick layer employed by the trustees of the public schools of Yazoo City, Miss., to build a school for white children. The building cost $45 000 and Mr. Parker was foreman of the work. Rev. Silas X. Floyd, of Augusta, Ga., the well-known writer, is winning new laurels in the literary arena. Mr. Floyd has been for some time a contributor to several of the prominent magazines and periodicals in the country. --- Henry Vertreace, of Jeffersonville, Ind., at one time instructor of blacksmithing at Wilberforce University, stands at the head of the civil service eligibles for the position of government blacksmith. He will probably receive an early appointment. The National Negro Enterprise Association has opened a fine park for colored people at Jeffersonville, Ind., under very favorable anpies. Rev. A. J. Spears is president of the organization which is an affiliated branch of the National Negro Business League. The executive board of the Colored National Baptist Association met at the First Baptist Church, St. Louis, Mo. May 26 and arranged a program for the twenty-fifth annual convention, which convenes in Chicago, September 13. Ten thousand baptists from all over the country will be in attendance. The J. Alfred Cluett Memorial Halltisgift of Mr. J. B. Cluett, of Troy, N. Y., a] memorial of his brother, a boys' dormitory costing $5000 and built by the students of the school, has been dedicated by the officers, teachers and students of the Robert Hungerford Industrial School, Eatonville, Fla. The anti-mob bill of Illinois providing for the vacation by proclamation of the sheriff's office when that official allows a prisoner to be taken from him and lynched, and for a fine of $1,000 for participation in a lynching mob was signed by Governor Deneen. This bill was introduced by Edward D. Green, the colored member from Cook County. Rumor has it that Rev. G. Frazier Miller, rector of St. Augustine P. E. church Brooklyn, N. Y. may be called to the rectorate to the church of Our Meroft Saviour, Lonsville, Ky., in which case he may in turn be succeeded at St. Augustine's by Rev. Owen Meridith Waller, who has been practicing medicine in Brooklyn since his retirement from St. Luke's at Washington. Tuskegee's teachers, graduates and students have contributed $800 to the William H. Baldwin Memorial Fund, and a check for that amount was forwarded to Jacob H. Schiff, of New York, treasurer of the fund. Theodore Roosevelt, Grover Cleveland, Charles W. Elliott, Oswald Garrison Villard, Charles Francis Adams, Felix Adler and other distinguished gentlemen constitute the soliciting committee in charge of this great movement in aid of Tuskegee. The Mississippi Medical Association, an organization of colored physicians, met at Jackson, Miss, in April. Dr S. D. Redmond read a paper on "Pulmonary Tuberculosis in the Negro and Its Alarming Mortality." Dr. Redmond said that if the present death rate was kept up that in a few years the Negro race would be extinct. It was unanimously adopted that a campaign for cleaner lives among Negroes would be started by the physicians of the state at once. MINEOLA, TEXAS The child of Mrs Dallas Walton's died May 25th after about four weeks' sickness. Mrs. Walton's loss was heaven's gain. Corn crops in some parts of the country, this year, will be almost a failure on account of so much rain. Chapple and Harpole get a big patronage from the colored people and they all buy from them. Mrs. Dora Jackson of Rohmond, Va., died recently. She was a sister to Susan Anderson. Alfred Foster's, two children run away May 22, and it is rumored that they got drowned in the Saline river. No one knows of them. Miss Jesle Williams died May 22, 1905. She suffered ten days with pneumonia. She was a member of the Baptist church eight years. She was ready and willing to die, also advised 'everybody to be good and stay out of bad company. A few minutes before she passed away she sang "I am going home to die no more, I'm going home to die no more. She died happy. MILWAUKEE WIS A grand Christian Endeavor rally was held at St. Mark's A. M. E church last Sunday evening. Representatives from all the white societies of Milwaukee were present. Addresses were made by Mr. W. H. Bensen, president of the Christian Endeavor Union of Milwaukee, and J. D. Cook, president of St. Mark's Christian Endeavor society. At St. Mark Literary society a general discussion was held last Thursday evening on the subject "Are the White People of the South Doing What They Can for the Elevation of the Negro?" It was discussed pro and con. Messrs. Bryant and Terrell of the Meharra College of Nashville, Tenn., came back to the city last week to remain during the summer. A large number of Southern Negroes are flocking to this city. Miss Jessie Wilson, late of Sacremento, Cal., the popular clerk at Cook's general store, will put on display some of her fine Spanish drawing and embroidery work. Randolph Robinson has returned to the city after visiting his folks in Memphis, Tenn. E. J. Porter has resigned his position at the Plankton House to accept the position as second headwaiter at the Ryan of St. Paul, Minn. Mr. Cook has discovered a sure cure for rheumatism, neuralgia, headache, toothache and all aches and pains. See ad in this paper. MOBILE, ALA. Commencement exercises at several of our schools, both public and private, were carried on last week. We ask our readers to pardon us for not mentioning any individual one as space will not permit us. C. W. Smith of Dond Temple Lodge G U. O. of O. F. visited Lexington, Ala., and met four hundred brothers of the North Alabama District at their annual Thanksgiving sermon, and he was orator of the day. C. D Matthews, formerly of Anniston, Ala., has opened the Grand Hotel at Point Clear, Ala., with a crew of twenty waiters. Sidney Coleman has returned from Tuskegee, where he visited B. T. Washington's Industrial Institute. Mr. Coleman has many words of praise for the way the institution is run. A. L. Gibson leaves the coming week to attend the wedding of his niece, Miss Conaway, of Franklin, La. Miss Conaway finished last June at Baldwin College. The wedding will be solemnized June 18th. R. Norman's daughter, age 12, has finished the seventh grade at Tuggle Institute, Birmingham, Ala. She will spend the rest of the summer with her aunt. The Hermans and Coopers played a very interesting game of base ball on the 24th, which resulted in a score of 5 to 0 in favor of the Hermans. There was some very fast playing by both teams. The Hermans are now the champions of South Alabama PORTLAND, OREGON. Oliver Taylor of St. Paul, Minn., who has been and is now employed by the Northern Pacific Railway as an observation car porter, purchased box tickets for himself and party at the Star Theater here last summer. When he went to the theater he was not permitted to occupy the same on account of color. He was offered his money back and refused to take it. He brought suit for five thousand dollars against the proprietor, M. Cohn. Judge Freizer of the circuit court decided the past week that a ticket was a license which could be revoked, and a person sent out of a theater with the right of recovering the purchasing price of tickets. Geo. Stewart of Harrisburg, Pa., who for years has been on the coast in the barber business, died in Portland May 20. Three of Portland's pretty misses became members of Bethel church May 21. A picture no artist can paint was the mother of one pleading to her child before the congregation. The misses were Eliza Day Pearl Miller and Mattie Ashby. Theodore Thompson has returned to Portland, and is now on the Huntington run. Wm Davis has been promoted to first chef on the same run. Mrs. Chas. Jackson has been quite ill. Mr. and Mrs. Curry of Fargo are here to spend the summer with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Perry. Chas. Henderson of St. Paul, Minn., was in Portland this week. MT. VERNON, IND Mrs. Emma Smith, the wife of Wilby Smith, died at her home Tuesday morning, May 16 She leaves a husband and two children to mourn their loss Mrs Angle Cooper, who has been on the slick list for sometime is now convalescent, Prince Jones who has been away for sometime, is in the city on a visit and will leave shortly for Memphis, Tenn., where he now resides. Our city has been pretty lively for a week on account of the street carnival that has been here. Mrs. W. H. Williams was suddenly called to Indianapolis on the account of the illness of her brother, Prof. J. M. Benson, Rev. M. V. Saunders is having unusual success with the A. M. E. Church here in every particular. He is also adding much improvement to both church and parsonage Rev. Saunders is well liked here, both he and his family, and will be greatly missed when they leave. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. and S. P. Woodford were both severely injured by a runaway horse and buggy while attending a funeral the other day. PETERSBURG, VA The work of John A. Dix's Industrial School was inspected Wednesday 24th. Messrs John Sharp and Morris Dabney two of the old Petersburg boys, but now resides in Jersey City, N. J., who have been on a visit here, left Monday for Washington, D. C., from the capital city they will return to their home in Jersey City. Mrs. J. H. Blackwell of Manchester, was in the city last week on business. Mrs. Eliza Hill of New York, who has been here visiting her many friends, left Wednesday for the big city after a delightful stay. Miss Isadora K. Carter spent Friday in the capital city, Richmond. Douglas White, one of the popular barbers of Norfolk, is here visiting his mother and friends. The famous Cable concert band gave a swell entertainment Monday night at the rooms of the Y. M. C. A., which was largely attended. Among the many features of the evening were the drilling of 25 young girls handled by Capt. James White and the clarionet solo by Rosco Penn. Everybody enjoyed the treat. Read The Freeman, E. C. Mabry 108 South avenue. ROCKFORD, ILL. The G. U O. O. F., held their Thanksgiving sermon in the A. M. E. church Sunday and a large attendance was out. Rev. S. B. Moore officiated.—Mrs. E. Radford left for St. Charles Saturday for a short vacation.—Mrs. Leon Miller entertained friends Thursday evening in honor of Mrs. Lula Lewis of Belverdere, who left Saturday for Lake Delaven to spend the summer.—Mrs. Ida Ham will soon leave for her home, Paduah, Ky.—Miss Edith Price, who passed through an operation, is doing nicely.—John Bell and family moved to St. Charles Thursday.—Mrs. S. Woods entertained Tuesday evening, in honor of Miss Mamie Bell, who is to reside in St. Charles.—Howard Williams is home from Chicago for the summer.—Mr. and Mrs. E. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. John Monnmas, Lena Miller and Felix Cole man spent Sunday in Belvedere.—Rockford was crowded with delegates attending the state encampment of the G. A. E's the 23, 24 and 25. HAMILTON, O. Quite a number of people from the A. M. E Church attended the Odd-Fellow sermon at Connersville, Ind. Mrs. Davison of Dayton, spent a few days with her mother, Mrs. Carpenter. 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Ward & Co., (incorporated) 1211 Wylie avenue, invite the traveling public to visit the Ward's parlor contains nine excellent tables with a nicely equipped and only bowling alley in the city conducted by colored men. Strictly the premises must not incautent drink sold on the premises, and gambling of any description positively prohibited. Walter W. Smith, 1106-8 Wylie avenue, has the handsome pool and billiard parlor in his home. He has also built a well-upholstered tables adorn his place with electric bells attached to each table. The investment statement is the lovers of the selection of billiards will find all environments here the normal and the place supported by the best young men in the city. Gambling prohibited. DWIGGINS LIFETIME QUALITY Best of good fences. Woven through- out of double galvanized steel wire; unchanged by climatic extremes; never loses its poise and trimness. Designs show unusual taste. For dummies who want to learn, the get Dwiggins Fence. Catalogue free. 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Utility by an example capital stock of paying after five (5) years, instead of LIS, Gen'l Agents, WANTED INDIANAPOLIS, IND. $269.00 IN PRIZES TO BE GIVEN AWAY $269.00 IN PRIZES TO BE GIVEN AWAY In order to quickly introduce our High Grade Hair Grower and Straighteners,umes, Soaps and Toilet Articles, etc., we soaps and colored homes, during the next two weeks, we are going to give away, absolutely, in cash prizes and a beautiful high grade haircut guaranteed for twenty-five years. We will provide opportunity to reliable, energetic colorists, either sex in every State in the Union. In which we wish you to do is easy and rewarding one hour's time, for which labor we will pay $150 besides you will have an opportunity to secure from us without one cent of expense your part any prize mentioned below. prize), a high grade piano-organ; second prize, a cash; third prize, $2; fourth prize, $2; fifth prize, $4; fourth $2 prizes; ten $2.5 prizes; five $4 prizes; and fifteen $1 prizes. We guarantee to all our prize mentioned in this advert. We promptly to the winners, let them promptly to the winners, let them may, as soon as 1,000 compiles with our easy condition of this contest. We guarantee to all our no scene, fraud or trickery of any is no scene, fraud or trickery of any and even if attached to this offer, and even if attached to our honored host and fair. During this "spring verrising Contest" we will furnish our expense, and you will not be able to use one cent of your money. All we need is us honestly, and do as you agree. We are interested in this grand proposition, name and address to-day, and we will write full particulars by return mail. Write full particulars will positively close this offer as soon as we receive 1,000 applications. Address plainty. McPHERSON SPECIALTY CO. Advertising Dept., Dorsetchester, Va. ILLUSTRATING CARTOONING Two Courses. Taught quickly and applicable in your own home. Original schools in these towns. 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Send a copy of an American Stories, the best short story magazine published, and we will send you the Boy's Chum 1 year. We will mail one receive one or more popular songs every month for a year. And have your name inserted in our Big Mail Box. Also a coupon good for a Gold Watch. All for a time. Send to-day, American Stories, Dept. M. S., Grand Rapids, Mich. Copies of The Freeman can be found at 1230 Wylie Ave. Pittsburgh, Pa. --- 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 the $200 payment are only 600 per week. This pays in full in five. 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 Floor, Room 208 State Life Building, Old Phone Main 8182 (Formerly Stevenson Bldg.) Front Room (15 E. Washington Street) New Phone 4370 They are all cheaper by a considerable margin, these two strikingly so. At $4.75 you may buy a suit earlier priced at $8.75, this of white sucoine, with shortsleeved, box-laited Eton jacket. At $7.50 a $100 suit of white linen, jacket Eton style, with elbow-length sleeve, skirt with graduate side plaits. Linen Skirts To buy a white linen walking skirt underprice is an achievement at this season of the year. But to do so at the Removal Sale is not only possible, but a certainty. Two examples: At $3.57 white linen skirts' made with cluster plaits, stitched down below the hips, any wanted length; regular $5 value. At $5.75 linen skirts with side plaits, trimmed over the hips and around the hem with two rows of narrow embroidery, Regular price $7.50. L. S. Ayres & Co. Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods CITY AND SOOIETY BRIEFSE Rev. L. A. Jones has returned from Chicago Mrs Luoretie Knox returned home last week. Mrs D. D. Hunter has recovered from a recent illness. Miss Allie B. Sublett is visiting her father in the east. Miss Flossie Boone is visiting relatives at Louisville. Oscar P. Tyree is no longer connected with The Freeman. Aaron Caldwell, of Michigan, Ill., is visiting in the city. All society uses Woodbine Perfumes Blodau's drug store. A. H Eason wont to Sprinpfield, Ill, last week on business. Miss Clara Joyner is very ill at her home in Tremont avenue. K. B. Black and Wm Lewis, of Louisville, were in the city Sunday. Edgar Brown, of Centralia, Ill. is in the city, the guest of John Starting. Philip Owens of Campbellsville, Ky., is visiting his brother Brutus Owens. Edmond Dupee, of North Senate avenue sustained a broken leg last week. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Joyner, 1111 Tremont avenue are the parents of a baby boy. Wanted—A settled woman for housework; three in family. T. C. Whallon, 1544 East Tenth street; New 'Phone 9847 Bob Woodards, 684 Spring street has been critically ill for the past two weeks. Miss Mildred Henderson of Paducah Ky, is in the city visiting relatives and friends. The P. A. Club will meet with Mrs. Charles Jefferson Saturday afternoon, 409 W. Pratt. Miss Bertha Blackwell, of West Indianapolis spent Sunday at Louisville with Mrs. Robert Guest. Mrs. Kate Stewart Bazel took seriously ill at church Sunday morning and is now confined to her bed. James P. Leveritt, of Peru, Ind., was in the city last week, en route to Lautonia to attend the Derby. Rav. Schaffer pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church has gone to Kansas City, Kans. to be gone ten days. John Hougues died Tuesday morning at his home in Fayette street. He leaves a widow and one son. The Ladies Guild of St. Phillips Mission will entertain their friends at Odd Fellows Hall, Tuesday evening. Charles W. Heaton, formerly of this city, but now residing in New York, was visiting friends last week. The members of the Kenmore Club are requested to be present Tuesday evening at the annual election. Mrs Edith Barnes, who has been living in Terre Haute, Ind., has come to this city for permanent residence. Furnished rooms; suitable for light house-keeping, including bath. 524 North West street Mrs. Anna Wells. Miss Anna C Dent, formerly of this city, now of Cleveland will be married June 11, to Mr. William Twine of that city. Mrs Neillle Jones, of West India napolis, leaves today to spend the summer with friends and relatives at Louisville, Ky. The head and second waiters will barquet at Butler's restaurant Monday, June 12th. George L. Knox will make an address. Dr. S. N. Bass, district secretary for the Home Missionary Society, passed A THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER through the city - Friday, en route to Memphis, Tenn. Joseph Waits entertained on Friday evening at his home in honor of Miss Mayme Page of Cleveland, Ohio, and Willis Burton of Marion, Ind. Mrs. Henrietta Brooks, who has been with her daughter, Mrs. C. H. Bronaugh in Spring street, spent Sunday with her husband at Louisville. Mrs Martha A. Latimore, of Noblesville, Ind., who has been ill at the home of her sister, Mrs. Tyree, in Hiwatha street, is much improved. Miss Eise Downs, formerly of this city, now living at Columbus, O graduates from the Central High School of that city next Friday afternoon. The Middendorf Club will give a social. June 14 at the home of Mrs. Henry Fleming, 602 West Eleventh street or the benefit of the kindergarten. The Novelty Club will give their first shirt-waist ball, June 16, at Odd Fellows Hall. I know they will have a good time. Are you going? Sure. Miss Grace Mitchell was in the city Sunday after an extensive visit at Nassauville, Tenn. She left Sunday night to join her mother at Crawfordsville. The annual convention of the Sisters of Charity will hold its session July 5, 6 and 7, instead of July 4, 5 and 6. By order of Mrs. Ada Goens, State President. Walter Barnes, of National Home at Marlon is in the city visiting for a few days. He will leave within a week for Versailles, Ky. to visit relatives and friends. Get ready for South Bend August 1 Great emancipation praclamation celebration. Excursion from Indianapolis given by the Colored Mercantile Association. Presiding Elder Booth of the Chicago District of the A. M. E. Conference is at home for a few days. He will presch at Bethel A. M. E. church tomorrow morning. The Pink Carnation Club gave their last ball for the season. Tuesday evening at Odd Fellows Hall. Robert Douglas, president; Robert Miller, secretary. Miss Lottie Jones, in Emmett street, Mrs. Samuel Smith, in Patterson street, Mrs. Monroe Miller, in Toledo street, Mrs. Effie Stewart Corley in Fayette street, are ill. Mr. and Mrs. M. C, Oliver, talented musicians will give a grand novelty concert at Corinthian Baptist church, June 12. Mrs. Cora Julius Spires, of Marlon, will sing. Mrs. Carter Smith, accompanied by Mrs. R. B. Parker and daughter left last week for her home at Franklin, ind. On account of ill health, Mrs. Smith will remain all summer. Mrs. Alice Scott and sister, Ida May Crockett, of Lebanon, Ind., passed through the city this week en route to Cincinnati, called there by the serious illness of their brother, George Crockett. The pipe-organ chorus of Bethel A. M. E. church met Tuesday evening. All singers who are well-wishers of the church are invited to become members. The meeting is held every Tuesday evening at the church. R. B. Shelton and Mrs. Henrietta Davis Jones have opened a soda fountain and confectionery store, on Indiana avenue, known as "The Palm Garden." Mrs. Kate Clay Taylor and Miss Minnie Miller are employed as clerks. The May Fair at the Second Baptist church was a success. Over $200 was seated. George L. Knox spoke on Thursday night, subject "Unity of the Race." Rev. Johnson has succeeded in raising the church debt. Hudson Warner, formerly a waiter at the Gayaso Hotel, Memphis, Tenn., and Miss Esther Miller, a popular young lady of this city were quietly married June 3. Mr. and Mrs. Warner have gone to Detroit, Mich. to spend the summer. Jones Tabernacle raised in their rally last Sunday $1007. The church is being remodeled, which will cost $1,200. The first Sunday in July the work will be completed and the upstairs will be opened to our many friends and well wishers. The Kenmore Club entertained a large number of friends Tuesday evening of last week at a dance at Odd Fellows Hall. The decorations were flags and flowers. The out of town guests were Misses Singleton, Moore and Metzler, of Franklin, Ind, Ben Baker, and James Grubbs of French Lick, and Miss Everitt, of Mt. Sterling, Ky. The Woman's Improvement Club is receiving encouraging support from clubs in and out of the city, relative to the appearance of Mrs. Mary Church Terrell at Bethel church, June 23. Mrs. Terrell should be heard by every one. She is a lecturer of ability. The three Uniform Ranks, K. of P. of this city, Damor No. 1, Marion No. 2 and Chancellor No 3 will have a jubilee at the State Fair Grounds. Tuesday July 11, 1905. Amusements of all kinds such as wheel-barrow, sack, horse and mule racing; prize and exhibition drills dancing, base ball, etc. See display adv next week. RESOLUTIONS. The official board of Bethel A. M E church met and passed the following resolutions: WHEREAS, It has pleased Almighty God in His wise providence to take A woman is walking away from three men carrying a sword. Observing Men recognize the difference between tailoring as it should be and garments "made to order." We have never boasted about our prices. We don't now. We charge all our garments are worth, and they are worth all we ask. Our hobby is our work; the artistic touches which distinguish tailoring, and at once appeal to observing men. Our assortment of seasonable fabrics and correct styles is complete. Look now. Order if you care to. Suits and Top Coats TAILORED TO TASTE $18.00 to $50.00 DEUTSCH TAILORING CO. INCORPORATED TAILORS 41 South Illinois St. Indianapolis, Indiana 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 FOR SALE fine Oak Cabinet Organ cheap also Barber's Cabinet J. L. BEATTY N. E. C. Cerner Senate and Indiana Avenues CHAS. W. MOSBY Attorney and Counselor-at-Law Notary Public, managing Estates, Collections and drawing Legal Papers especially. Business in all the Courts promptly attended to 12% N. Delaware St. New Phone 3458 from us our beloved brother, William T. Floyd, therefore. BEIT RESOLVED That we make due recognition of his official standing in our ranks. He had been a member of this church about thirty-five years and of the official board for a number of years and remained at his post to the time of his death. He was honored by the church as its lay delegate to the General Conference which convened at Wilmington, N. C in 1896 and filed that office with much credit. We mourn his loss but numbly bow to the will of the Most High. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family and commend them to Our Heavenly Father who alone can heal the broken heart. RESOLVED That his chair be draped in morning for thirty days in his memory. RESOLVED FURTHER. That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the widow, the city papers and spread upon the Journal of the church Committee: William Bell, Charles H. Lanier, h. C. Milliken, secory; Rev. Geo. H. Shaffer, D. D., pastor Bethel A. M. E. e. church. Card Of Thanks. We wish to express our thanks to our friends for their kindness during the death of husband and step father MRS JENNIE DICKERSON LAMMA MASON. 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, 833 Indiana Ave Solicitors wanted to canvass the city for Burial League of the United States Shelton and Willis, General Agents. We desire to inform our subscribers that the "Shampo Drriter" company who advertises with us, is a responsible com-pany, and their toilet article is one of true merit. Ladies should investigate. "Ford's Ox Marrow Pomade, for sale in Indianapolis at Mrs L C Hayes' Drug Store. 50% Indiana Avenue straightens kinky hair, cures dandruff and makes the hair grow; never falls. Buy a bottle from her and be convinced." The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co PUBLIC NOTICE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: You are hereby notified that at 10 o'clock, a m, on July 15, 1905, I will sell at public auction at 123 East Ohio street, Indianapolis, Ind. to pay charges thereon, the following pieces of furniture to wilt: One oak mantel mirror. One oak chiffonier with mirror. Said articles are marked "Amanda Williams" and have been stored at above number and unclaimed for more than three months and the proper charges on the same are unpaid. SHERMAN T. DAVIS 122 East Ohio St. THE PARKER HOUSE They say wine improves with age, but it ought to be good to start off with. The Parker House has always been good but is getting better. The traveling public will do well to ask the hackman for it. Up-to date service. Good rooms, bath etc etc J W. Holiman, proprietor, 817-821 W. Mickleman street; 'phones, New 4972, Old, red, 651. The Freeman can be assigned each week in Macon Mo., by calling on John W. Houston, 8 Vine street. WE DEFT COMPETITION Pork Chops - - - - at 10 c per lb. Pork Roast - - - - " " 8½c " " " amb Chops - - - - " " 8c " " " leg of Lamb - - - - " " 8c " " " Lamb Stew - - - - " " 4c " " " Choal Stew - - - - " " 10c " " " Veal Stew - - - - " " 8c " " " Veal Stew - - - - " " 8c " " " Boiling Beef - - - - " " 5c " " " Chuck Steak - - - - " 8½c " " " Round or Loin Steak - - - - " 10c " " " Pork Pieuse Steak - - - - " 10c " " " Rib Roast - - - - " 8c " " " Shou der Olod - - - - " 8c " " " Chuck Roast - - - - " 7c " " " Corn Beef - - - - " 5c " " " Hamburg - - - - " 8½c " " " Bacon - - - - " 10c " " " Hams, best in market - - - - " 11c " " " California Hams - - - - " 7½c " " " Bologna - - - - " 6c " " " Wellingwurst - - - - " 8c " " " Pork Nausage - - - - " 9c " " " Lard, Kettle Rendered, (our own make) - - - - " 8½c " " " Call and be convinced for yourself. Remem ber the Place. Prices talk. 418 W. Washington Street, JOHN F. CONCANNON. Frop New Phone 3731. 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. THE RELIABLE FURNITURE & CARPET CO. SOUTH ILLINOIS STREET. H. L. SANDERS, Established 1889 Indianapolis. MANUFACTURER OF Waiters' and Cooks' Jackets, Bar, Barbers' Butler and Butchers' Coats. Bar Vests with Sleeves, Butchers' Capes, Frocks, Physicians' and Dentists' Operating Coats; Aprons for all tractors; Overleeves, Dress Suits to let; White Duck Pants. 206 Indiana Ave. Factory 108, 110, 112 W. Ohio St. Send for our new 1905 catalogue and price NEW PHONE 2561 Just Received Another Car of Direct-Action Gas Ranges "THE G-EAT GAS SAVER" Guaranteed to use 40 per ccm less gas than any other range made. Call and have this Shown you. Ranges set up complete with stove board, flue pipe and gas connections, from $12.50 up. Come in and get a p tin tray free. LILLY & STALNAKER, 114 116 118 E. Washington Street HATS and SHOES Best Values and Reasonable Prices Call and See. Courtesy to All. S. A. HINSHAW 529 Massachusetts Avenue. PINK'S CUT-RATE PHARMACY, 550 Ind. Ave. S. E. Cor. West St. Prescription Department. WE USE the purest and freshest drugs only; not in any circumstances allowing poor stock to remain about the store. Our Prescriptions are exactly what the physician orders. We run no chances. Our Customers' health is important to us. Send your prescriptions to us and be safe. Always Remember if you get it AT PINK'S, ITS RIGHT. PAINTS, OIL AND VARNISHES. TIN AND GALVANIZED IRON WORK FRANK H. PRUNK Hardware, Pumps Pipes Etc 522 INDIANA AVENUE. Telephone 1188. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, New Phone 3058 | THOMAS. POPE, Paper Old, Main, 469 | Cleaning, Hanging, Painter and Varnisher. Residence Phone, New 4972, 317 W. Michigan. SILVER PLATED WARE An Immense Variety From which to chose The June Wedding Gift. VONNEGUT HARDWARE CO. 120-124 East Washington St. Both Phones 589. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. RECEIVER'S SALE Ones' failure is Your Gain The elegant $35,000 stock of W. G. CASH (formerly of Cash & Dove) has been ordered by court to be sold in 10 days at any price. In order to carry out that decision and to dispose of this enormous stock of merchandise in the specified short time, the prices are cut so astonishingly low that it will surpass in its magnitude and bargain-giving away feature anything ever attempted in the City of Indianapolis. This tremendous stock consists of the following complete and choicest lines of Umbrellas and Pa s' ready to wear garments Men's cl urnishings and other things too nume n. Equality as well as price is the attractive W. G. Cash carried only the most every article is of the highest value s of the rare opportunity offered to you by the ning will be sold, including store fixe than 25c on the dollar of its whole co choice goods are always sold first—C LY. An efficient corps of clerks will be t on you. Doors will open to-day— t 9 a. m. Sale will last 10 days only. Crashes Umbrellas and Parasols Ladies' ready to wear garments Men's clothing and Furnishings and other things too numerous to mention. Quality as well as price is the attractive feature of sale. W. G. Cash carried only the most reliable goods—every article is of the highest value standard. Think of the rare opportunity offered to you by this sale. Everything will be sold, including store fixture for LESS than 25c on the dollar of its whole cost. As choicest goods are always sold first—COME EARLY. An efficient corps of clerks will be ready to wait on you. Doors will open to-day—Saturday—at 9 a. m. Sale will last 10 days only. 353 Massachusetts Ave. RECEIVER BARON, Bicycle Supplies, T Enameling, Brazing We Call for and deliver Goods, RECEIVER'S SA RON, THE BICYCLE 329 Indiana A near New York Bicycle Supplies, Tires and Repairing; Enameling, Brazing and Nickeling. r and deliver Goods, New P RECEIVER'S SALE Bicycle Supplies, Tires and Repairing Enameling, Brazing and Nickeling. We Call for and deliver Goods. New Phone 5407 SPECIAL ON TALCUM Tetlow's Highly Perfumed Mrs. Hayes' Cutl Indiana Avenue au A registered graduate of Pharmacy alway E. W STUCK Your prescriptions receive the ma- best Drugs and Pharmaceuticals o 161 N. Illinois St. Teleph Old1329, The R. H. Smith Highly Perfumed Talcums, - Hayes' Cut Rate Drug Indiana Avenue and Michigan Street and graduate of Pharmacy always in charge of prescription STUCKY, DRUG prescriptions receive the most careful attention. W ings and Pharmaceuticals obtainable. inois St. Telephones Old1329, New722 Indianap R. H. Smith Coal Co Tetlow's Highly Perfumed Talcums. - - 5c a Can E. W STUCKY, DRUGGIST Your prescriptions receive the most careful attention. We use the best Drugs and Pharmaceuticals obtainable. 161 N. Illinois St. Telephones Indianapolis, Indiana Old1329, New722 The R. H. Smith Coal Comp'y 1012 Bismark Avenue Coal and Wood. Prompt delivery Ice Cream in large and small ques Phone 5136-3 Ring And Wood. Prompt delivery. Candies, Olgars and carm in large and small quantities. 36-3 Ring Indiana Coal and Wood. Prompt delivery. Candies, Cigars and Tobacco Ice Cream in large and small quantities. Phone 5136-3 Ring Indianapolis, Ind JAMES N. SHELTON LUCAS B. WILLIS Old 1664 Main-Phones-New 8068 Shelton & Willis (Licensed Embalmers) UNERAL DIRECTORS & EMBALMEHS Best Service. Lady Attendant Fair Prices. 417 Indiana Ave. Open all Nigh MRS. WHITTEN Fine Millinery display of Patterns ready to wear Hair Will show also a fine line of Untrimmed Hats from 25c to $1.98. Everybody welcome. 337 Indiana Avenue. --- Hosiery Muslin Underwear Ribbons Gloves Knit Underwear Corsets Pocket-Books Purses Soaps Toilet Articles Umbrellas and Parasols arments Men's clothing er things too numerous to price is the attractive feature ied only the most reliable the highest value standard. ty offered to you by this sale. including store fixture for dollar of its whole cost. always sold first—COME orps of clerks will be ready will open to-day — Satur- last 10 days only. R'S SALE THE BICYCLE MAN, 329 Indiana Avenue, near New York Street. Tires and Repairing, and Nickeling. New Phone 5407 D. Talcums, - - 5c a Can R. Rate Drug Store and Michigan Street days in charge of prescription department. Y. DRUGGIST most careful attention. We use the obtainable. phones New722 Indianapolis, Indiana th Coal Comp'y Park Avenue y. Candles, Cigars and Tobacco entities. Indianapolis, India Dr.Joseph H. Ward OFFICE HOURS: 8 to 10 a.m., 1 to 8 p.m., 8 to 8 p.m. OFFICE AND RESIDENCE 85½ Indiana Ave., INDIANAPOLIS TELEPHONES: 1 New, 1974 Old 6512Black. BICYCLES-- Expert repairing and enambling give me a call. A. T. THOMAS, 313 Indiana ave; Telephone New 1906. Patronize our advertisers.