The Freeman

PROCRASTINATION IS THE THIEF OF TIME. PLACE YOUR ADVERTISEMENT NOW FOR THE SUREST AND BEST RESULTS. RATES SENT ON APPLICATION. THE FREEMAN AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XX NUMBER 23 SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION THE WORLD'S FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION HELD AT ROME NEGRO SPEAKER ON PAOGRAM Dr. James E. Shepard of North Carolina Gives Position on Education of His Race in America--Friends Must Stop Fault-finding The World's Fifth Sunday-School Convention assembled in Rome, May 18-24. There were 1,196 regularly elected delegates, representing 27 countries and 57 religious denominations. Men well known in every walk of life were present and participated in the deliberations of this great convention. On Wednesday afternoon, May 23, the mammoth church was packed to hear the speech on behalf of the Negroes of America. The music was led by Rev. Carey Bonner, the famous hymn writer of England. The presiding officer for the session was Mr. H. J. Heinz, the famous millionaire packer of Pittsburg, Pa. In a few well-chosen words he introduced Dr. James E. Shepard, of Durham, N. C., field superintendent in work among colored people. A remarkable ovation was recorded him at the beginning, but it was nothing compared to the ovation at the close. The applause was repeated and repeated when Chairman Heinz announced it would have to stop, or else the visit to the ambassador's reception would have to be curtailed. We print in full the speech, which was a clean, forceful and manly presentation of conditions as they are. DR. SHEPARD'S SPEECH. Mr. Chairman and Members of the Convention—Joseph Mazzini, a great Italian leader, aroused his countrymen by the matchless words. "Not my rights, but my duties." These magic words permeated his whole life and all of his writings. If each member of the convention could make these words part of his life, and if he could hand these words down to his fellowman as he came into contact with him, and the fellowman hand them down to his fellowman, it would not be long before the fartherest man in the farthermost circle would be reached, and "Not my rights, but my duties" would be the rallying cry of the world. I bring you a message from ten million colored people in the United States who are seeking to learn the lessons of duty, and, as they learn these lessons, to impart them to their children, and thus will be raised up a people who will ever be seeking to do the right. It is a message of hope and cheer that I bring. They are learning the lesson of self-help, and recognize that this is a God-given duty. A race that has enjoyed only forty-four years of freedom is not strong enough to stand alone in such a period of time, and yet, with the tremendous strides already made, it cannot be altogether a baby race. Compared with the other races of the world, however, it is a very small child indeed. They need the guidance, sympathy and helping hand that will rouse within them a desire to put forth greater efforts to help themselves. Of the ten million colored people in the United States, statistics show that 2,500,000 are seeking an education, and that they have 35,000 public school teachers in the United States. This is a very creditable showing along educational lines. I regret to say, however, that the figures are not so encouraging along Sunday-school lines. The religious statistics are not at all accurate. Denominations, in their desire to have large numbers, and thus be in the lead, as far as numbers go, pad their statistics. From the most accurate that can be obtained, we have only 1,250,000 people enrolled in the Sunday schools of all denominations among colored people. The Sunday school presents a most inviting field for work, and there is no question about the fact that if the nation is to be strong and lifted up permanently, it must be done through and by the Sunday schools. Above industrial and above higher education, the race needs a religious education. In England the elementary education of the children began in the Sunday school, and the present educational system of England is due primarily to the Sunday schools. In America, among the colored people especially, the elementary education of the children should begin in the Sunday schools. A few days ago I noticed where a wealthy lady in America gave a million dollars towards the elementary education of the colored children in the Southland. God bless the giver and the gift, for this was indeed a noble thing, and will be farreaching in its effects for good and in the lifting up of a helpless, struggling but ambitious people. If some person could be convinced that the foundation should be first religious and then induced to give a million dollars for the elementary education of the colored youth through the Sunday schools, and give to the boys and girls a high Christian ideal in the beginning of their lives, what a magnitude of future possibilities would be revealed! With trained teachers, earnest, consecrated workers and schools of methods along Biblical lines, the foundations will be safely laid, and such a gift will do more towards lifting up the race and making them better citizens than a gift five times as large towards industrial or higher education on straight out educational lines. God grant that the scales may fall from the eyes and duty stand revealed! For are the right kind of reapers? the harvest truly is great, but where I believe in the education of all the people, and I believe that the state is unsafe where the people are ignorant and superstitious—an ignorant man is a clog in the wheels of progress—but I believe that the moral Christian character should first be laid, and after wisdom has thus been obtained, knowledge and wealth can easily be acquired. The races of the world need a Christian education, for with a Christian education will come Christian tolerance and love, which will lessen friction, bridge the chasm of hate and make a way of peace. I wish that I could stoop down and life up all the children of the descendants of the three fathers of the races, Japheth, Shem and Ham, and, if need be, put them in the clouds and tell them to gain inspiration from the heavenly host, learn the lessons of duty to each other and to their fellowmen, and disseminate the seeds of Christianity and kindness upon earth. But, seeing that this cannot be done, the only thing to this cannot be done, the only thing to be to seek to gather the children into the Sunday school, teach them a new lesson of love and faith, and they will be the ones who will "scatter seeds of kindness." The United States contains the largest Negro population in the world, save Africa. In forty-four years of freedom from slavery the progress among industrial and educational lines has been marvelous. Although the wages paid in a great many sections of the country are poor, a large proportion of them have gone toward establishing churches and for the support of the same; have gone toward the purchasing of property and providing comfortable homes. As a laborer the Negro is acceptable; as a soldier he has always been found at the post of duty and amongst the first to answer the call of his country; as a friend, true; as a Christian, although he practices backsliding sometimes, his faith in God is supreme. It is this faith in God, and hope, that has caused gladness and songs of joy through all the days of gloom and darkness that have passed, and will give strength for the sorrows of tomorrow. The International Sunday School Association of America realized that the hope of the race lay in the saving of the young, and they have sought for several years to secure a closer organization and co-operation of the different denominations in the United Sttaes to work together for the purpose of discussing new methods and plans, equipments and general improvements along Sunday school lines. I am glad to say that this has largely been successful, and I could cite you instance after instance where the people have been directly benefited and helped, due to this Association. There has been a dissatisfaction with old methods and old ways, and a longing after new and better things. The leaders have had to get a "move on them" and in many instances have gone to school. Denominational lines, which have been a great drawback heretofore to the salvation of the people, are largely disappearing under the benign influence of this Association. A better understanding between the races has been brought about, and I believe if this Association continues its work amongst the colored people in the South, that it will not be long before all friction will entirely disappear. EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS OF THE SOUTH. GEE, BUT THIS IS NO CINCH. Several Sunday schools have sprung up, Baracca and Philathea classes have been organized, county conventions and Sunday school institutes have been held, and improvement along general lines of management and equipment have been made. To encourage self-help, the International Association agreed to pay half of the salary and expenses of a State Secretary (the salary being fixed at $700 per year and $200 for expenses), providing the colored people in the State accepting the proposition would pay the other half. Under this plan six States have State Secretaries, who are devoting their entire time to the work, seeking to reach and save the unreached masses. You can readily see what a task we have, when 8,750,000 are not yet reached by the Sunday school. The International Association is not able financially to carry this work farther, and, unless help is secured and funds raised from some source, it must eventually be stopped. Will the Christian men of America and of the world let this glorious work stop, and bequeath to the children a greater burden than their fathers bore? Every time we shirk a duty or fail to look a problem squarely in the face, we make it greater for our children. bleness and kindness, and exemplify in daily life true Christianity. There are many, not amongst this audience, however, who criticize the progress and oppose the steps of advancement which are put forward for the Negro, and they say that freedom was a mistake. To those who believe that the emancipation was a mistake, and that the race will eventually fail, I would say to them, "You have not carefully examined into the case. The thousands of black faces seeking for the light, they have caught its gleam, and their eyes are turned to the sun. Just as soon as they catch its gleam, they will arise and lift up their fellows. Mr. Chairman, the race will not fail." I bring to you the thanks of the race for all that you have done and for all that you intend to do, and to tell you that they only want a chance in the race of life; that they are not whining, but are trying to work out their salvation with fear and trembling. They need further help until they are able to stand alone, and the kindness you show them they will return to you or to your children. A beautiful German story is told of a hunchback girl, the only child of her parents. The mother was very turned away, grieved; she looked in the glass, and, sure enough, she found that she was a hunchback. It preyed upon her mind, and a few weeks afterwards she took sick, and just before she died she dreamed she saw an angel, and he came to her, and in such tones he said, "Little girl, do you want to go to heaven, to see your mamma?" She said, "No, they do not want little hunchbacks in heaven." He said, "Oh, you are not hunchbacked," and he touched the place on her back where the hunch was, and it fell off, and in its place there came a pair of wings, and the little girl few right to heaven into her mother's arms. If our friends will stop talking about the mistakes and failures, and stop chiding and telling us that we are not like other folks, after a while the hunch of mistakes and superstitions and ignorance will fall away, and in their place will come wings of peace and intelligence and an honest desire to be honest men and virtuous women, and with these we will rise above all the obstacles and difficulties and take our places in the foremost ranks of the forward nations, and you can be the angels to touch the hunch, so that it will fall off. "For there is never a rose in all the Would that this appeal could reach some hearts and they could see "their duty and not their right" to keep the money! Do you want to save two-thirds of the world's population—the colored races? Then lift up the black races in America, and they will carry the tidings across the ocean, and the marching trump of millions redeemed from superstition and idolatry will sing your praises in this world and in the world to come. I believe, Mr. Chairman, that the redemption of the colored races must be largely effected by the colored race. There have been mistakes made and wrongs committed, but let us forget them, let us overlook the mistakes, and when we are oppressed, let the oppressed help the oppressor by hum- bleness and kindness, and exemplify in daily life true Christnianity. There are many, not amongst this audience, however, who ciritize the progress and oppose the steps of advancement which are put forward for the Negro, and they say that freedom was a mistake. To those who believe that the emancipation was a mistake, and that the race will eventually fail, I would say to them, "You have not carefully examined into the case. The thousands of black faces seeking for the light, they have caught its gleam, and their eyes are turned to the sun. Just as soon as they catch its gleam, they will arise and lift up their fellows. Mr. Chairman, the race will not fail." I bring to you the thanks of the race for all that you have done and for all that you intend to do, and to tell you that they only want a chance in the race of life; that they are not whining, but are trying to work out their salvation with fear and trembling. They need further help until they are able to stand alone, and the kindness you show them they will return to you or to your children. A beautiful German story is told of a hunchback girl, the only child of her parents. The mother was very thoughtful and careful about this child. She never let her know that she was a hunchback; she was not allowed to look in the glass; whenever she went out her mother was with her, so that she did not know that she was not like other girls. But this mother died after a few years, and the father, as fathers often do, married again. The stepmother was different from the girl's own mother. She never took her out, but left her alone. One day the little hunchback girl asked her stepmother to take her out for a walk, as her own mother used to do. The stepmother replied: "Why, take a hunchback girl out for a walk! Everybody would look at you and laugh! No; the place for little hunchbacks is at home." The child turned away, grieved; she looked in the glass, and, sure enough, she found that she was a hunchback. It preyed upon her mind, and a few weeks afterwards she took sick, and just before she died she dreamed she saw an angel, and he came to her, and in such tones he said, "Little girl, do you want to go to heaven, to see your mamma?" She said, "No, they do not want little hunchbacks in heaven." He said, "Oh, you are not hunchbacked," and he touched the place on her back where the hunch was, and it fell off, and in its place there came a pair of wings, and the little girl flew right to heaven into her mother's arms. If our friends will stop talking about the mistakes and failures, and stop chiding and telling us that we are not like other folks, after a while the hunch of mistakes and superstitions and ignorance will fall away, and in their place will come wings of peace and intelligence and an honest desire to be honest men and virtuous women, and with these we will rise above all the obstacles and difficulties and take our places in the foremost ranks of the forward nations, and you can be the angels to touch the hunch, so that it will fall off. "For there is never a rose in all the world but makes some green spray sweeter. There's never a wind in all the sky but makes some bird's wing fleeter. There's never a star but brings to earth some silvery radiance splendor, And never a sun-lit cloud but helps to crown the sunset splendor. No robin but may cheer some heart, its dawnlight gladness voicing, God gives us all some small, sweet way to set the world rejoicing. The American Ambassador, the Hon. Lloyd Griscom, gave a reception for the delegation, irrespective of creed or country. A letter of approval and (Continued on page five.) DEATH OF POPULAR WOMAN MARY HADEN BECK PASSES AWAY AT LOUISVILLE For Twelve Years Teacher in the Louisville Public Schools--Wife of Prominent Physician--Rev Morrow Conducted Services. LOUISVILLE, Ky., (Special.)—The city of Louisville was sadly touched on Wednesday, June 5, by the untimely death of Mrs. Mary Haden Beck, wife of Dr. H. B. Beck, of 1428 West Madison street. Mrs. Beck was the daughter of one of the foremost families of Louisville. "Moss," as she usually was called by all who knew her, and they were many, received a public school education, graduating in 1894, with highest honors, delivering one of the best commencement orations that was ever heard from her Alma Mater. She chose the profession of teaching as her life work, and for twelve years she was regarded by officials as one of the most brilliant, illuminating, loving and instructive teachers of the public school system. In June, 1906, she resigned to marry, and on the 18th of the same month, at the Quinn Chapel, A. M. E. Church, a pretty wedding was solemnized, the contracting parties being Miss Mary Moss Haydon to Dr. H. B. Beck. It was one of the most popular weddings seen here in years, there being a number of out of town visitors in attendance. At the home of Mrs. Walker, where the reception was given, friend after friend, paid their respects, left a token of rememberance, blinding them a long and prosperous, happy life. A few weeks ago, a bouncing baby boy came to the home, bringing joy, and two weeks later, death came to the loving wife. She was laid in a beautiful casket and borne to Quinn Chapel, A. M. E. Church, followed by relatives and friends, where the Rev. Morrow delivered the funeral sermon. The church was crowded with friends and the altar was banked with flowers. A number of costly designs were sent by intimate friends. The Choir was augmented, and sang sweetly, "Asleep in Jesus Blessed Sleep." The Rev. C. B. Allen, offered prayer after which was sung, "God Shall Wipe Away All Tears." The Rev. LeRoy Ferguson read the scripture lesson from the 14th chapter of Job. The obituary was read by Rev. R. S. Rives, after which the Choir sang "Lead Kindly Light." "I Am The Way," was the text of Rev. Morrow. The sermon was full of consolation and encouragement to one who follows in His steps. He drew out the fact that Mrs. Beck had followed in His Holy way, and by doing so there was rest for her in the New Jerusalem. Dr. Rives spoke of Mrs. Beck's brilliance, congenitality and loving service as a teacher and leader in the community, and the high admiration in which she was held by all who knew her. Mrs. Sarah Bell, one of her co-educational workers, read an obituary from the Eastern school, eulogizing on her faithfulness, intelligence and sweetness as a model teacher. The funeral service was closed with a heart touching solo, by Mrs. Lizzie Hicks Evans, a bosom friend. The pall bearers were: Drs. J. A. C. Lattimore, W. H. Witherspoon, W. S. Adams, Morris Blackburn, James H. Black and James F. Chipley. She was laid to rest in the Louisville Cemetery. She leaves a loving mother, husband, sister, brother, aunt and a host of other relatives and friends. Her husband, Dr. H. B. Beck, is one of the most widely known physicians of the city, and the citizens at large have extended him their heartfelt sympathy. The Kentucky Standard, the leading colored paper of this city and the State of Kentucky, in its issue of June 8, under the caption, "No Taft Endorsement," sounds a warning to Kentucky Republicans, and defies the state Republicans in convention assembled. to endorse William H. Taft for president. The boldness of Miss Julia Young has startled the local Republicans, yet it is known that she voices the (Continued on page four.) THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NREWSPAPER. a4 LL Ti ss ay Ai i >, WOMANS eeu, & = aA WORLD.) MIG ASG THE DAY WHEN YOU'LL FORGET ME. : She told me in the long ago, ‘When we were gay and free; The happiest days of all her life, Were those she spent with me. ‘We were then mere children, Learning our A B C's; Roaming through the wildwood, ‘And chased by honey bees. Recollections of our school days, ‘When we said, “Some day we'll wed"; Has new been some years ago, But the past is not yet dead. So the days rolled on and on, Till we'd drifted far apart; "Twas then the story of long ago, - Came to me like Cupid’s dart. One day a wireless message— Flashed to me far out at sea; Chanted these words of long ago, ‘The day when you'll forget me. —Thos. H. Peterson. March 25, 1905. Lelia E. Brown and Florence Brown, formerly of Richmond, Va., have passed @ successful embalmer's exam- ination and have applied for a license ai ow Vouk The Women’s Clubs at Indianapolis are making an extraordinary effort to increase their charity fund. During the heated term there are many de mands to give aid to the sick and to the children, and no doubt much good will be afforded them. WOULD EXCLUDE SWEARING. A member of the New York W. C. T. U., who has been investigating the subject of objectionable _ literature, which is interpreted to include all books in which there are any swear words, says that Canada has raised postage on American books for the purpose of keeping them out, and Ger- many is also taking measures to ex- clude them, and she declares that the increase of crime in this country is due in a great measure to indecent literature. WOMEN IN ELEVATORS. Cold-blooded statisticions are delv- ing into the problem of lifting and lowering womankind in elevators and revolving staircases, and thus far they have reached the conclusion that it takes almost twice as long to trans- port women up and down shafts as it does in the case of men, says the New York Press. A woman, the ex- pert asserts, occupies on an average three and a half seconds in entering or leaving an elevator, while a man can step in or out in a tenth of a sec- end under two. That may seem an in- significant difference, but it has its ef- fect on the elevator service. Every second or fraction thereof consumed in loading and unloading a car has to ve reckoned on in estimating the car- rying capacity. And where most of the passengers are women, the service necessarily is much slower then when they are divided evenly or when the majority is made up of men. On that account, the elevator service in de- partment stores almost always is slower than in office buildings. But the feminine dilatoriness in boarding snd departing from elevators doesn’t account for the entire difference. De- partment store owners would not dream of installing in their establish- ment the swift express elevators of the down-town skyscrapers. Women, however frantic in their haste at the bargain counter, are never in so much of a hurry as to stand the nervous shocks attendant on lightning eleva- tor service. They want safety, even ecco Nae FOR HANDS THAT PERSPIRE. Excessively must be a tremendously difficult problem, spoiling gloves as they do. Adding a little spirits of camphor to the warm water in which one washes one’s hands will have some effect, but if this trouble is par ticularly noticeable one should take more strenuous methods to cure it. For instance, rubbing this over the hands twice a day will be helpful: Mix two drams of oxide of zinc, two drams of boric acid, four drams of lycopod ium, one ounce of starch and a_half ounce of powdered orris root. Don't go without gloves entirely, for that is Bad form to a degree. No one can keep nicely groomed nails and soft finger tips who allows her hands to go ungloved. ‘THE POWDER PAPER. Members of the gentler sex used to earry small chamois-skin bags filled with talcum powder concealed about their persons in various mysterious places, says the New York Press. If a bag was not at hand the knotted cor- ner of a handkerchief would do. The powder thus concealed, in conjunction with the moistened corner of a hand- Kerchief, was used to make an im- promptu toilet in cases where soap and,water was not at the head and to restore the ravages of wind and dust. This apparatus has now been condemned as crude and bunglesome. The newest wrinkle is the “papier ‘poudre,” a French importation. It is a little square of thin paper, smooth on one side and slightly roughened on the other, which can be used equally as well as a spongue, powder puff or perfume bag. The slightly roughened side acts as a sort of sand- paper, cleaning the dust from the face, BY "DOROTHY" ‘This column is devoted to the interests «1 omen, Address all communfeations t¢ ‘Dorthy!? Thu Freemin, Indianapoli<, 1p while at the same time the scented powder is rubbed on. The advantage of the papier poudre is in the fact that it can be concealed anywhere— in the palm of the glove, under the belt or folded in the handkerchief— and in the hands of a skillful manipu- lator, can be used without attracting the slightest attention by means of clever combination with the handker- chief. . HOW TO LOOK WELL DRESSED. ‘Not every woman realizes the im mense value of keeping her street clothes sponged and pressed. The ex pense for this service is worth while It pays to have regular service or boots and shoes. If you live out of town patronize the station bootblacks before going about shopping. In cities arrangements can be made with hotel porters or apartment house janitors cr nearby “blacking. establishments.” Have you ever tried making your own linen jabots from those exquisite small handkerchiefs known as glove kerehiefs? Kilt one up some day and turn it over half way, and the result pall sarpiise you. ee Chamois gloves which can be wash- ed out at home are a splendid pur- chase for spring and summer -knock- about wear, either the one-button af- fairs or elbow lengths. White shoes to many seem super- fluous and extravagant. But in sum- mer they are cooler and more easily kept in order than black or tan, and haye the advantage of being cleaner beneath the hems of white linen skirts or petticoats. DRESSING WELL ON LITTLE. A woman writing to an Easterr magazine tells how she qlans hei wardrobe. She says: “My plan is, in selecting my ward robe for the season, to buy no three things which can not be worn togeth er. In winter two skirts to a suit one short for morning wear, with enough material for a “jumper” effect over fancy blouses, is found to be a wise purchase, and in summer one silk slip with several thin gowns, worn with different colored accessories, will take the place of several gowns. “I have found beautiful feathers, rich flowers, bits of hand lace or em broideries, to be stock in trade for another season's wardrobe, and pat terns eut to fit by the designer of one of the good fashion magazines, ex. pensive though they seem in the be ginning, with the help of a good seam- stress are most successful in fashion. ing a really lovely gown. “Also I buy, if possible, out of sea son; the reductions made in order to find room for showing the coming sea. son’s wares are marvelous, and with clothes left over from last season can wait. { have sleeves made of lace and mull to lengthen the elbow sleeve of the present style. instead of buying $4 elbow-length glyoves. I buy veils by the piece, instead of in different patterns, and stockings and handker- chiefs wholesale.” MOSQUITO NETTING FOR DISH: CLOTHS. Mosquito netting makes a good dish- cloth. Take a good-sized piece (it re- quires a much lagrer piece than you would use in any heavier goods) and double it, then sew all four sides. It is rough, and this rough surface will clean the dishes and pots nicely. I like it and use it often. Wash and boil an old piece and it will be per- fectly clean. TO REMOVE TAR STAINS. Grease is the best thing for remov- ing tar. But you do not want to but- ter or oil your silk. Try turpentine and when the tar comes off, sponge with chloroform, not forgetting to put two thicknesses of blotting paper under the silk to prevent the forma: es © fthe obnoxious “ring.” BOTH SIDES RIGHT. ‘There's a hot dispute in France ov- er the color of Joan of Arc’s hair, one side claiming it was light, the other declaring it was dark. Possibly both sides are right. There is no Treason for believing that because a woman's hair is dark one week it is dark the next; or that because it's golden this week it was golden last. Catries IEGRELINENECOLUAHE. New ties for linen collars are made of finely striped china silk. Green, mauve, gray, brown and blue are to be seen in this conceit, plaited into bunchy rosettes. or double butterfly bows. No end chic is this neck dress: ing with the fashionable turnovers. VALUE OF STRUGGLE. | One year of struggling with wrong for the sake of right contributes more to progressive life than forty years of compromise with wrong or mere timid allegiance ot right——Woman's Life. MANY KEYS TO CARRY. A woman who was asked if she car. ried a latehkey displayed a ring upon which there were fifteen Keys, each necessary to some part of her way of living, her club, studio, trunk, desk, and so on. She declared if ever she married it would be to get a man to takeceara’of hen Keys. > A Simple Romance. {Original.? ED ee en en ee ear of your bereavement.” “Yes, m’'m; the poor man’s gone.” “I suppose you will wear moura ing?” “Yes, m’m; black as a crow.” “I have some mourning dresses, I'l give you what you require,” “Thank y’, m’m.” “You were very happy together, I be lieve, though you have lately been do ing all the work.” “Yes, m’'m, Tom was a good man m’m. There was—I don't know wha' y’ call it, m’m—a somethin’ or other in the courtin.’” “a romance?” “Yes, m’m; that’s it. Y° know Tum mus—that's my man’s name, or wa: his name before he didn’t need a name at all—was a solger. He wint off te the war with the dagos in Cuby an extinguished himself there.” * “Did he get promoted?” “Yes, m'm, He was made a ear- porel afther the battle of Gussymuss an’ a sergeant at San Jéén hills, Y' see, the dagos was at the top firin’ cannon balls. One of ‘em kem along au’ took off Tummus' right leg. He stood still” — “Wounded as he was—stood?” “That's just the secret, m'm. All the rest of his rigiment run away, but Tummus, havin’ but the wan leg, couldn't run, so he stayed where he was. That's what he told me, but he didn’t tell it to the officers, an’ they, thinkin’ he stayed because he was brave, made a sergeant oy ‘im, But it didn’t do "im no good, for he was dis- charged from the service an’ sint home. But that wasn’t all of it, Af. ther the war they sent "im a medal, a big round wan wid pictures on the both sides of it. It was made out of a cannon.” “And you nursed him? That's the romance?” “No, ma'am; not exactly, ma’am. O1 didn’t see 'em for the matther oy five years afther that. O1 was workin’ in a boardin’ house for sailors ap’ thim kind down by the wharfs. One mornin’ whin Oi was doin’*the rooms Oi wint into wan room where Oi seen some- thin’ stickin’ out o’ the bedclothes. At first Oi thought it was the handle of a warmin’ pan, but 1 recommem- bered that they don’t use warmin’ pans no more, at least in this country. Thin Of thought it moight be the han- die o' wan o’ thim things the min workin’ on the sthreet pound the dirt with. We had sthreet workers in the house, an’ Of thought one ov ’em moight have taken his pounder to bed with ‘im. Annyway Oi knew it was somethin’ that "ud be soilin’ the bed- clothes, an’ Oi was very mad, thinkin’ Oid have the trouble o” goin’ for clean sheets. So I took hold ov it an’ give it a jerk wid all me stren’th. “It come out aisy enough, an’at, trother ind there wasn’t a bit o’ iron at all, but scmethin’ round. If you turned the whole ov it upside down it would ‘a’ made a good shtick for wan o’ the big altar candles if you wanted to put the other ind o’ the shtick in the ground, for there wasn't anny bottom for it to shtand on. Oi was lookin’ at the thing, wouderin’ what it was, whin Ol saw the bedclothes moovin’, an’ pur- ty soon up by the pillers a man's face was a-blinkin’ at’'me as had just woke up. Ol dropped the wooden thing on the floor an’ was goin’ out as fast as I could whin a voice called: “‘Me leg! Don't go ’way widout giv- in’ me me leg” “ ‘What d'y’ mane?’ Oi axed, “He pointed to the wooden thing on the floor. ““D'ye call that a leg? I axed ‘im, “It's all I've got exceptin’ the oth- er wan of flesh an’ blood an’ bone’ “‘And that thing was stickin’ ont from undther the bedelothes is your leg?’ “‘It's wan of ‘em “‘An’ didn't it git cold? “‘Divil a bit. It'll stand a lot o cold, but it won't stand anny heat’ “Why not? “It'll burrn.” “Thin I took notice that he was white lookin’, an’ I axed ‘im if Oi'd hurted ‘em’ “‘Shure,’ be said. ‘D’ye suppose y’ kin pull a man’s leg off widout hurtin’ ‘im? “Isn't it wood? I axed. “Yes, but the sthump isn't’ “Well, Oi felt so sorry for hurtin’ the poor man that Oi told ’im to lie still, an’ afther handin’ 'im his leg Oi wint down sthairs an’ brought "im up his breakfast, him lyin’ propped up wid pillars that Oi put under his head an’ lookin’ at me grateful loike. Thin Oi noticed his medal on the bureau an’ saw what foine eyes he had an’ hair as red as the sthripes in the flag he got the medal under, an’ I wished I could > cst encte SaEee cot eld sic ABR iG HOTELS. Spasms St. Vitus’ Dance To Jamestown Aas. — TR tii GS B, The Hote! iS aU % Toussaint - Duma, edi ee | RR ep ea Chureh and Calvert Sires, acco Seek Norfolk, Va, TMNT pp OEE oe coy ganas ( a rovementar atl oten i ESE Saaes es Strect carro alee? = ———— “itnes enter o8 ' — =— No Liquor and no Gambhir: ¢ on Premises, °¥t! All Rooms Light and Airy and Giving Idea} Home Comforts. — Twenty Minutes Ride to Exposition Grounds, Prompt and courtecus attention assured, Dr. N. A. McCurdey, Proprietor J. T. 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Style and Economy in Vehicle Buying Style and fashionable elegance are important considerations in selecting your pleasure vehicles, but when you combine economy, quality and the widest variety of choice, with these attributes you have everything that is possible for the buyer of fashionable equipages to have. OUR LINE OF VEHICLES ARE Unique in Style Correct in Detail Attractive in Appearance Maximum Value at Minimum Prices New Phone 641 Frank W. Flanner. Chas. J. Buchanan, FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 320 N. Illinois St., Indianapolis, Ind. Proprietors Indianapolis Crematory. HORSE RACING THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED CGLORED NEWSPAPER A During the four years preceding the civil war David Jelfie, a southerner, was studying medicine in Philadelphia. Jelfie was graduated a few months after the firing on Fort Sumter, which opened the war. He was a delicate little fellow, not at all in the fighting line, the only bullets he took to being his pills. He would have liked to stay in the north, where he would not be expected to fight, but his father peremptorily ordered him home, and the medical knowledge he had gained was appropriated by the Confederacy. Little Jelliffe was looked upon as being so feminine and received so many taunts on that account that he made up his mind he must do something to prove his manliness. Being invited to a carouse by some of his brother officers, he carried out his intention by getting drunk. Fortified with an infusion of the blood of John Barleycorn, he was brave as a lion, and when one of his associates called him Miss Jelliffe he smote the offender hip and thigh—that is, he threw a glass of whisky in his face. The insulter, Captain Ralph Pawning, would have annihilated the young surgeon then and there, but the others placed themselves between the two and prevented. The next morning the doctor awoke with a splitting headache. He had scarcely opened his eyes when there was a tap on his tent pole and in walked Lieutenant Rutledge. He informed Jelliffe that he had been sent by Captain Pawning to demand satisfaction for "the outrage" of the night before. Jelliffe asked "what outrage." Rutledge refreshed his memory. Jelliffe was astonished and, not knowing what to do, said that he would communicate with the challenger later. The lieutenant having departed, Jelliffe sent for one of his brother officers, Captain Parker, with whom he was most intimate, for consultation and advice. Parker looked serious, stroked his beard and said: "Reckon you're in a hole, Davey. You can only get out in one way—by taking your chances with Pawning. You must meet him." "Why not apologize?" moaned Jeliffe. "Because you've been regarded the Miss Nancy of the regiment, and if you apologize after having resented being called so it will fix your status. You'll have to stand the contempt of every officer." Parker left the tent with a reluctant permission from Jeliffe to arrange the terms of a meeting, and as soon as he had gone Jeliffe gave himself up to despair. There was desultory fighting for a week, then a lull. One morning Lieutenant Rutledge came to Jeliffe and told him the meeting must take place. Jeliffe plucked up what courage he could muster and said he would see Parker. Parker immediately went to Rutledge and returned with the information that all had been arranged. The meeting was to take place in a field just back of the picket line at daylight the next morning. Jelife, fearing to show his condition before his brother officers, kept his tent. Soon after "taps" he put out his candle to prevent any one coming in and sat on his cot in terror. Midnight came, and he was still sitting in the same position. At 3 o'clock in the morning he had become desperate, and at 4, when his second came to his tent, he was ready to die. He walked out to the field, showing neither trepidation nor bravery. He was subject to so many conflicting emotions that they neutralized one another. They found their opponents on the field waiting for them. There being no dueling pistols in camp, the seconds had arranged that shots should be exchanged with revolvers. At a signal the opponents should begin firing and continue till one had fallen or the chambers of his revolver had been emptied. They were placed thirty paces apart, Jelife facing the east and Pawning the west. Rutledge was to give the signal by dropping a handkerchief. Both the principals had their weapons raised, as was permitted by the terms. The handkerchief was still fluttering in the wind when there was a "crack!" and Pawning fell dead. Rutledge looked with a glare at Jelliffe and put his hand to his hip, intending to shoot him, supposing that he had fired before his time, but Parker prevented. Both ran to Pawning and found him stone dead. They proceeded to Jelliffe, took his revolver and found that it had not been discharged. Suddenly several shots were heard, and bullets whirled about the heads of the party. They precipitately took to cover. It was plain enough now. The spot they had chosen was exposed to the enemy's picket line, and Pawning had been killed by a sharpshooter. The question arose what should they say about the duel. It was decided to give the facts, exonerating Jelliffe and commending him for the fortitude with which he had stood up to fight with one of the bravest men in the army. It was further announced that he was to be in future respected accordingly. The officers who told this story supposed that, since it was the truth, it would be believed. Only that portion was believed referring to Jeliffe's pluck. The rest was supposed to have been concocted to save him from a court martial for having killed Captain Pawning. In vain it was asserted that the statement was the truth and nothing but the truth. Jeliffe was spared any further taunts and was treated with respect so long as he remained with the regiment. He was soon ordered on post hospital duty, where he was in no danger. EDMOND COMPTON. NEGRO·BVILDING·JAMESTOWN·EXPOSITION SOMETHING DOING. What's de matter wid de State; Is dis people goin to ruin Dey had better check their rate; Don't dar will be something do-in. Better stop awhile and think, And see what you are go-in; And mend dis broken link, Don't, dar will be something do-in. Wait awhile and look around, You don't b'lieve thars nothing stir- in; If you knew the foes abound, You would say 'tis something do-in. Let us try to make it peaceful— Make a step and then turn, Cause up dis road 'tis dreadful, And I se knows 'tis something do-in. —JETTY T. WILLIAMS. 425 Baxter St., Athens, Ga. PROF. CALLOWAY AT ENFIELD, N. C. Gives Sound Advice to the Graduates of the J. K.B rick Industrial School. Enfield, N. C., May 31—Prof. Thos. J. Calloway, chairman of the Executive Committee in charge of the Negro Exhibit of the Jamestown Exposition, delivered the commencement address here last evening to the graduating class of the Joseph Keasbey Brick, Agricultural, Industrial and Normal School, and made a most pleasing impression upon the large audience which greeted him. Mr. Calloway has had much experience with educational work among the colored people in the South, having served with distinction as president of the Alcorn College, Alcorn, Miss., and as a member of the faculty of Tuskegee Institute, under Dr. Booker T. Washington. He was therefore especially equipped to give the class excellent advice, as well as to point out to all the peculiar needs of the colored people throughout the Black Belt. His address was intensely practical, and the sound philosophy enunciated is certain to bear rich fruit. The J. K. Brick School is under the direction of the American Missionary Association, and is one of the best of its kind in North Carolina. It has a constantly increasing enrollment of earnest students who are being trained in useful trades and agricultural pursuits. The institution will have at the Jamestown Exposition a notable exhibit of natural woods, grown on the premises, many of them being susceptible to the highest polish, and are particularly valuable for commercial purposes, being in great demand by NEGRO·BVILDING·JAM The Negro Building at the James-town Exposition is a classic structure, conveniently situated near the main entrance to the grounds. It was planned by W. Sidney Pittman, a Negro architect, a graduate of Tuskegee Institute, and is being erected by cabinet-makers and manufacturers of fine furniture. The principle of the school is Prof. T. S. Inborden, a graduate of Oberlin College, Oberlin, O., and his superior scholarship, originality of ideas and rare executive ability are happily reflected in the uplifting work he is doing for his race here at Enfield. INSTALLING FISK'S EHIBIT AT Nashville, Tenn., June 4—Mr. E. S. Imes, a graduate of Fisk University, but recently connected with the Colored High School at Albany, Ga., has gone to Norfolk, Va., to supervise the installation of the massive exhibit of his alma mater in the Negro building at the Jamestown Exposition, as the personal representative of Presidie it J. G. Merrill. Mr. Imes is one of the brightest young men ever turned out by this famous seat of learning, and his selection for such a responsible task is a rich, but eminently deserved compliment to his fidelity and capacity, as well as a graduate that the school will have on exhibition at Jamestown a display fully commensurate with the time-honored reputation of the nation's banner institution for the higher education of the Negro youth. A QUESTION OF HEREDITY. [Original.] At one of those British colonies where criminals were sent for a term of penal servitude two men, Professor Dixon and Dr. Hardeman, were discussing problems of heredity which fell continually under their observation. Professor Dixon was speaking. "I do not admit your claim, doctor, that environment has an equal effect with heredity. At least, to change a hereditary criminal by environment we must begin in the earliest childhood, and then it will not in all cases be possible to eradicate the hereditary taint." "You are wrong, professor. I will take a middle aged criminal, remove him from temptation, impress him with the heinousness of crime and make a good citizen of him." "Such impression is at times impos- stible. I once eneavowed to reform a man who had tried to kill his father. He told me that his father had killed his grandfather and the grandfather had tried to kill the great-grandfather. Ten years after the first attempt, and when I believed I had changed him, my man made a second attempt." "And I can cite a case per contra right here in this penal settlement. Peter Hull and Eliza Wurts were serving life sentences here. Peter was twenty-two when he came here, and Eliza was twenty. They had lived at home in the very worst part of London. From childhood they had been accustomed to crime. It was foreordained that they should become criminals, but it was not foreordained that they should remain such, any more than it is foreordained that a poisonous berry shall always remain poisonous. It may be cultivated, grafted, transplanted, till it is sweet and of delicious flavor. "So it has been with Peter and Ellza. They have not had a field needed for an experimental case, but they have had sufficient to produce a marked change. Transplanted to this colony, they were removed from their homes in the slums. Then both were given tickets of leave. They went out of prison each to live in a little home, to breathe the pure air of heaven, to thrive in the warm sunshine. A vegetable garden for each put forth green sprouts. Fruit trees and flowers budded. Within the windows dainty white curtains gave a cheery look to each house, and the furniture, if of plain manufacture, was always kept varnished. "Peter could not have done all this had it not been for the help of Eliza. It was she at least who made the curtains for him and showed him how to hang them. It was she who made a white valance for his bed. He furnished the material from which she made him sheets, pillowcases, napkins. In short, she did all those things that women know how to do, and Peter did many things for her. He spaded her garden, repaired her house and her furniture and often made her presents of things she needed and could not afford to buy, for, while she could make money go further than he, she could not make it as easily. "There came the little god and whispered in Peter's ear: 'United you can both do better. You can be more free to make money with Eliza at home to take care of your house, mend your clothes and have your meals ready for you when you come home. There will be more money, and it will be applied HISTOWN·EXPOSITION Bolling & Everett, Negro contractors, of Lynchburg, Va. The building is 213x129 feet, two stories in height, and will cost $40,000. It will be in itself a monumental exhibit of the artistic and mechanical genius of the Negro people of America. to better know this was not an the god whispered. Peter thought it was, but it was not. The boy spoke things both to Peter and to Eliza which had no reference to what was practical. Eliza's ear was more attuned to them. At any rate, she heard them, and they appealed to her. "Peter went to her and told her what he had been thinking. She waited to hear those spiritual words that the little god had spoken to her. They did not come, but she knew by Peter's manner that he felt their influence. They went to a priest and asked him to marry them. "Were you married before coming here? he asked of Peter. "Yes.' "And your wife is dead?" "Yes.' "Are you sure?" "I should be; I was sent here for killing her." "The priest turned, walked to a window, looked out, pondering, then returned to the couple. "And you? to the woman. 'You are willing to marry a man who has killed his wife?' "I am.' "Do you not fear to live with such a man?' "He has not been worse than I.' "What were you sent here for?' "Killing my husband.' "Again the priest walked away, pondered and returned." "Well,' he said, 'if you two are willing to marry each other, I see no reason why I should not marry you.' "And he did. That was twenty years ago. Mrs. Hull is now fifty years old, and her husband is fifty-two. They are as much respected as any couple who have the brand of former criminality upon them." Six months later the colony was shocked by the announcement that Mr. and Mrs. Hull had killed each other. "Professor," said Dr. Hardeman when the two met again. "I have been converted to the theory that heredity is all powerful." "That has nothing to do with our work in the reformation of criminals. We must go on working at the environment and wait patiently for hereditary improvement, which requires generations to produce." IBRENE MILLS. --- T Prefer Our Make JACKETS AND.LINEN because they have found them satisfactory. Write for complete Catalogue FREE. giving full instructions to order. Marcus Ruben Iuc.) 380 State St., CHICAGO IL. Watches and SterllngSilverware Carl S. 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Fase of measure—solid aate, 14 lines to an inc. 278 lines in a column. Advertisement inserted on first page. Special rates on standing professional and business cards. Reusable discount for long time and frequent use. Fase of measure—solid aate, 14 lines per line. Special rates on WR '7 UPS. Entered at the postoffice at Indianapolis Indiana, as second class matter. INDIANAPOLIS, - - INDIANA. SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 1907. Roosevelt was in fine fettle. The crowd was great, and in most excellent humor. Indiana avenue is just a little strong on Sunday evenings. Just thinking what the theater companies will inflict us with next season. Cheer up, we still have the Negro Soldier event with us for consideration. Looks as if Governor Hughes of New York will be a formidable "dark horse." When we played ball we did not look like a masquerade party—chours from the old guard. That glorious chariot of day, the rosy fingered morning, and the rest of it, are at last on duty. Behind the clouds the sun is still shining. We had begun to despair thinking that 'twas simply poetry. The Japs are brave little fellows, would make worthy foes and all that, but really they can't mean to tackle Uncle Sam. There isn't a sign on the grounds of the Jamestown Exposition to indicate that Negroes are not welcome to anything in sight. Secretary Taft insists that he was dragooned into the Presidential business. At any rate it appears that they made him like it. The Niagara movement is not different from any other movement having the betterment of the race in mind. It simply goes at thingsinadifferent way. Some distinction in even being a tail-ender—not very enviable, however. The very good and the very bad are always known—the indifferent hardly ever. George L. Knox did a good thing for the race when he volunteered to run for Congress with all the odds against him. He may yet receive the coveted prize. Why not? The colored Elks will picnic at the Fair Grounds, June 17th. The sun at that time will be getting ready to turn right around and come back again. Good weather is due, at least. Gardens in the suburbs are beautiful. Commendable pride is shown in the care taken. The hoe is alright just as the pen is alright. All of the people are not to be assigned to either. The farmers of Georgia do not take kindly to the Governor's proposition to introduce European workmen to displace the Negroes. The farmers know a good thing. "The Wonderful Sweet Family" is the way a little play is styled, and in which some of our society folks were recently seen. "Tis passing sweet, one William Shakespeare might have said. A play without a name, written by a woman, has been put on at the Pekin in Chicago. Some well known people are in the cast, including Jerry Mills, Lawrence Chenault, Lottie Grady, Pearl Brown and Billy Johnson. The unveiling of the Gen. H. W. Lawton statue was a complete success. We had Roosevelt, Fairbanks, the weather, Decoration Day, with its soldier enthusiasm. Everything conspired for the pulling off of a big event. We have met the "big guns" and they are ours—Roosevelt, Fairbanks, Beveridge, Hemenway, Hanly, Overstreet, Bookwalter, New, Furniss, et al., were led through our streets, chained by the links of love to our chairot wheels, while we citizens shouted for very joy. Many a time and oft have we gazed on spectacles of greatness, but by my hallidom, this pageant exceeded all. Vice-President Fairbanks apparently is making good on his Southern tour. It is not often the distinguished Indianian gets busy. When he does, however, it is generally known. He is being cordially received, adding to his popularity, which stands him well in hand during these president-making days. As to that Park scheme, the colored people do not hope to be shut out of the privileges of the general public parks. Private parks, managed by private individuals, would be good and acceptable; these for picnic purposes and general amusement, if seen that way. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Despite the allegation of some irresponsible persons that the steamboats plying between Washington and Norfolk will not accommodate colored passengers, the colored people are getting accommodated on them right along, and are going to Norfolk and the Jamestown Exposition in increasing numbers weekly. The Ananiases may get their "spiel," but he exposition goes on its way rejoicing. Dr. Booker T. Washington has been elected as one of the trustees of Howard University. The trustees and institution are to be congratulated in securing the co-operation of such valuable aid. Dr. Moorland, International Secretary of the Y. M. C. A., has also been chosen and who, from worth and ability, is also prepared to render distinguished service. John Wilson, colored, is a hustler, a coachman, with a coachman's ambition. He had carefully groomed Capt. English's horses that were to pull the President's carriage. He had chamolised this vehicle, for he expected to be the man of the box that day and thus realize the fullness of his dream—the greatest distinction that can come to a coachman—but it was not thus to be. In the ordering of things, the Captain's vehicle was turned over to the committee of arrangements, who had "figured" otherwise. But Wilson is a philosopher; he was proud of his team—its appearance. It has been insisted that the Negroes have no peace in the public parks. It is more or less truth, but they don't want to surrender the "franchise." They still have to conduct themselves as street cars do when they have a strike on hand, run one every hour. In other words it may not be best to go to those parks in great crowds, but it is best to show up now and then in order to preserve the "franchise." Our minister to Haytij, Dr. Henry Furnish, came in for a considerable share of attention Decoration Day, when we had the heads of government with us. President Roosevelt told his brother, Dr. Sumner Furnish, of this city that "We liked your brother so well that we gave him the very much deserved promotion." Vice President Fairbanks, in his speech to the Martin R. Delaney Post of Colored Veterans, pointed the Hatiian minister out as an example of what other colored boys could do. He was also one of those absent in body (but present in spirit. DR. W. D. CULP IN THE CITY. The well-known Dr. Culp, of Sanford, Fla., where he is president of "The National Health Bureau," was in the city a few days this week in the interest of the institution, and also in the interest of a greater work, that of remedial measures for reducing the appalling death rate attributable alone to lung troubles. The doctor hopes to a general teaching, especially in the South, where the masses live and where conditions are more favorable to the development of tuberculosis and kindred ailments. There conditions, said the doctor, are the unsanitary surroundings in the home and in keeping of the person. Dr. Culp is already doing a very notable work in scattering as he travels well edited circulars, setting forth the most prevalent causes of the disease and methods of prevention. The circulars will be very valuable in many districts where the people are not prepared to seek a doctor's advice or where the location is distant from centers of population. DEATH OF THOMAS ROGISTER. The news of the death of Thomas Rogister last Friday, June 31, was a shock to his many friends and acquaintances all over the city. Mr. Rogister was stricken with apoplexy without warning, having had no sickness worthy of mention up until this time. He was a useful citizen, of a retiring disposition, owing to which he made no enemies. As a churchman, he was constant and faithful to every call. Simpson Chapel, M. E. Church, will keenly feel the loss; no member of that church has been quite so active continuously as Thomas Rogister. The great strong attending his funeral was testimony that he was held in loving remembrance by the church and by the citizens. Rev. J. S. Bailey, his pastor, paid the deceased member the tribute due him as a citizen and as a member of the Church. He leaves a wife and two children, George Rogister and Mrs. Amos Byer. WANTED TO "DRIVE" THE PRESIDENT. John Wilson, Capt. W. E. English's coachman, felt that he was entitled to drive the horses that pulled the President's carriage, Decoration day, because the outfit, horses and carriage belonged to Captain English. Wilson had especially groomed the pair for some days, looking forward to the President's coming, when the pleasure of driving the team to the carriage in which the Chief Executive was to ride, would be his. But Wilson was doomed to disappointment. The committee, composed of Congressman Overstreet, Horace Woods and others, denied Wilson his expected opportunity, and in his stead selected a white man. Evidently this was unfair to Wilson, since the "turn-out" was in his charge. He was informed that his selection might prove objectional to the white men who were driving other teams. The successful driver, of course, is free from all blame. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT IN INDIANAPOLIS. Decoration Day this year was one long to be remembered. Beyond the usual interesting customs of paying respect to the heroes of the wars that served in the defense of the country was the unveiling of the statue erect- ed in honor of Gen. H. W. Lawton, the distinguished Indiana soldier that gave up his life in the far-away Philippines. The day was further signalized, and made glorious, by the presence of President Theodore Roosevelt, who took prominent part in either event, and especially the latter event, delivering the address incident to the ceremonies. Thousands of strangers poured into the city from all directions. All desired to see the man, the President, that has made such a place for himself in the affairs of the country and in the hearts of the people. The city took on holiday attire, tri-colored butting, the national colors, thousands of flags, great and small, hung in rich profusion, making a gala day indeed. Then, too, the sun was ideal, and again all were forced to reflect on Roosevelt and the weather having in mind his proverbial luck President Roosevelt paid glowing tribute to the life and services of Gen. Lawton, reciting his exploits in the two wars—the Civil War, and the recent war with Spain. The President had most to say concerning the railroads and the laws regulating them. During his lengthy exposition of the present and proposed laws, he uttered many telling expressions that were peculiarly of the Roosevelt variety. His speech was plain, interesting and impressive; he constantly called attention to the fact that wise laws judiciously administered would not be a detriment to the greater railrod men; on the other hand they would protect and encourage confidence in the prospective purchasers of stock that had no means of intimate knowledge of the inner working of things. The President believes in the publicity of the doings of concerns that are quasi-public, such as railroads and national banks. He would have just such a system of supervision as the government has instituted for the regulation of national banks. He cited the State of Massachusetts, one of the very States of the Union, and England, where the methods of conducting railway affairs are similar to the proposed regulations. In reference to over capitalization, he did not mince words, speaking certainly of the misleading condition that made it possible for the few promoters to become immensely wealthy, owing to the flotation of stock that had been highly watered, and to the disadvantage of the unsuspecting purchasers that could not know the jins and outs. Immunity, consideration and protection are assured those that value their holdings according to their physical value, and spiritual, the latter including franchises, business secured and prospective, and who use the earned increment in advancing the interest of the plants by improving them physically. Nothing but detestation was uttered for those who simply operated the railroads as a means of sudden riches, filching them of the sustenance that should return to the plants that they be permanent, progressive concerns and worthy of the confidence that they generally enjoy. The President gave it out as his opinion, that while there had been evidences of looting, spilation and so forth, that in the main, the railroads of the country had been honestly administered. He is in favor of bringing the delinquents up to the expected common plane where all may be regulated by a common system that will defy dark deeds. Rate discrimination, rebates, whereby some are favored at the expense of others, have no part in the Roosevelt program. THE WORLD'S SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION. Among the 1196 regularly elected delegates, representing twenty-seven counties and fifty-seven religious denominations, recently attending the Sunday School convention, at Rome, Italy, was Dr. James E. Shepard of North Carolina, a Negro, already distinguished in his home and country for his ability and usefulness along the lines of Sunday School endeavor. To be a member of the World's Sunday School convention is a distinction in itself. Dr. Shepard was further honored by having his name placed on he program, he only one of his color thus chosen. The evening he addressed the convention the vast auditorium was filled to overflowing with those that desired to hear the message that the eminent Negro had to deliver in behalf of the Negroes of America. Millionaire Heinz, the well-known packer of Pittsburg, Pa., presided, Rev. Carey Bonner, the famous hymn writer of England, sang. The speaker was inspired; he was cordially received and at the close of his glowing words the audience was wild with enthusiasm. Again and again the wave of applause moved over the audience, speaking the hearts and sentiments of upright people for the black people of America, whose hardships are now known to the "four corners" of the earth. "Not My Rights, but My Duties," was the keynote of Dr. Shepard's speech, the words chosen by Joseph Mazzini, a great Italian leader. "The magic words," said the speaker, "permitted his whole life and all of his writings." He spoke at length along the lines of the Sunday School as one of the greater means of saving the Negro race, insisting that a million dollars could be well spent for the elementary education of the colored youth through the Sunday Schools, where boys and girls could get a high Christian ideal in the beginning of their lives. The speaker spoke knowingly of the situation in his own home, where there is a drofting away, perhaps slowly, but very surely, from the Church. The condition is due, not only to the lack of the early teaching of high Christian ideals; it is equally because of the industrial instability of the race. As long as young men and women are buffeted about in the world, with no secure landing—knocked from pillar to post, in view of the preeminent position of others, they will have food for reflection. These having high life ideals, owing to education, owing to contact and association, but without means in keeping, just so long as the very uneven conditions remain, the Negro Church will be threatened by dissolution. This has in mind spiritual decadence more than bodily decay. Dead forms may be maintained, yet it is the spirit that maketh alive. Thus timely, very timely, Dr. Shepard speaks out of the heart of the necessity. It is no theory that comforts, but a condition. The Sunday School properly presented will help very much, it has helped; it was before the young men and women had grown so worldly wise, so worldly ambitious—ambitions excited by the things of the world of which they are a part, and excited alike as others of the same world are excited. The thing resolves back to the industrial situation primarily: it being satisfactory, then comes the time for reflection and sentiment. The slave status was fixed—there was nothing to do but reflect; it gave us our deep religious period—the one we are distancing these days of ultra education, and days of industrial and social unrest. It is different now. As yet there is no satisfactory progress being made along industrial lines in the sense best accepted. To exist, to live is possible, and which, by the way, is a matter for thankfulness; yet people do not move in droves; they do not think alike, do not act alike, do not see alike; consequently we have a diversified people, as it should be. Some of them take to the gentler pursuits, gentler means of livelihood, a condition not equal to those "qualified" for the favors. Here is the rub, it is here that religion slackens its hold. These are they, best qualified to assert the cause of the Church who, because of their chances of getting on in life are poor, take to other roads. Humiliation here does not work contriteness, nor should it do so. Humbleness is not the particularly asset of a particular people, and it is being so demonstrated by the Negroes. The majority of the prepared are not in the Church, and if so, they are spectators, cool and calm, pessimistic and critical. Dr. Shepard has hinted at the condition; he knows that prejudice and hate has superinduced the causes, and which can have no satisfactory change until there is a satisfactory change elsewhere—industrially, essentially. The Sunday School as a means as advocated by Dr. Shepard, having in mind religious training and an improved industrial situation, will best fit the young Negroes of America for their places in the world, these failing—these influences failing, it is very plain that the spiritual Church must lose, if not the physical Church. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. W, M. Dawson, headwaiter of the Spaulding Hotel, of Duluth, Minn., spent a few days in the city last week a guest at the Dwyer Hotel. Joe Lewls was also a guest. CHICAGO, ILL. The marriage of Miss Helen McKinney and Mr. C. A. Jordan will take place at the residence of Mrs. Wallace, in Forest Ave June 27. EL PASO, TEXAS MISS Texanna Moten, daughter of Mrs Clieveland, formerly of Tayoir, Texas departed this life June 5th. Interment Concordia.—Lieut. H. O. Flipper, of Ocampo, Mex. was in the city last week on business. Lieut. Flipper is connected with the Green Gold and Silver Mine Co., being considered among the best authority land titles in the southwest.—Mr. Thomas of New Orleans who was here for his health departed this life on the 6th inst.—The Ruffian Club gave a social on the 5th inst. at the LaMode Parlor 407 S. Stanton street. Quite an enjoyable time was had: dancing to the tune of good music till a late hour, when they retired to the New Idea Cafe where a daity feast awaited them.—Miss Blanche Beverly, royally en-trained a few of her friends at her home on 521 Broadway on the 5th inst. The 19 of June will be fittingly celebrated at Fabens and Washington Park by the colored people of El Paso an vicinity. MERIDIAN, MISS. REV. WEBB visited his family Monday.—L. A. Coleman, of Gull Port, Miss., is in the city visiting his family.—J. W. Songstreet R. P. C. of the A. V. Road will be married June 19th.—Prof. E. H. Triplett will be in Meridian after August.—Over 600 people witnessed the baptizing at Handley's Lake on Sunday June 9. Twenty-two persons were baptized by Rev. N. W. Wallace and Rev. L. S. Lee of New Hope Baptist Churches.—W. M. Moore one of the oldest colored carpenters died at his late home after a few weeks of illness. His funeral was largely attended at St. Haul M. E. Church. Rev. S. A. Cowen conducted the services. Interment in the masonic cemetary he was a member of the Old People's Society and several other orders.—Taylor Washington went up to Okalone, Miss., June 10th on a business trip to be gone several days.—Ollie Jones who lives in 11th street has been quite sick for the past week.—John Allis has been quite ill at his home in 11th street —Luther Collins and his sister Mrs. Luvenia Rosenbann who have been quite sick at their home in 13th st. for the past 10 days are improving. OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA. OUR young men want to do less saloon visiting and engage in some business that will help the race.—There is a dire scarcity of colored business men here.—The people want to hold together more tenaciously. They are too delinquent in patronizing colored literature. There are KRYPTOK INVISIBLE BIFOCALS After the old style near and far glasses, "Kryptoks" give unspeakable relief. They have no harassing lines, no old appearance, nothing to show their double purpose. Either spectacles or eye glasses. WIMMER Manufacturing Opticians Sole Owners for Kryptok Rights in Indiana. 16 N. Pennsylvania St. THE ONLY INVISIBLE LENS THE ONLY INVISIBLE LENS a few in business, but they can be counted on the fingers of one's hand.—Vance and Dedricks are doing a thriving restaurant business, feeding upwards of five hundred a day, irrespective of class, race or sex.—Link Dennis is doing a good restaurant and saloon business.—Newby & Son are running a cigar and shoe-shining stand, they seem to be keeping their heads above water.—Messrs. Ashford and Jones are running a tailoring and renovating departments and should be patronized by our race. They fully understand their work and so executes it masterly and well.—Our race wants competent men and not fogles.—Messrs. A. B. Marlin and John Henry are in the tonsorial business. They are doing well as young men are to be seen in their chairs from morning to night. The latter has five expert barbers and the former two.—Messrs. Leroy Hayes and George Watkins are in the real estate business. As colored men, they are just what the race wants. The latter is also engaged in journalistic work. He edits a paper that takes the place as being the best of its kind on the Pacific Coast.—There was a debate at the A. M. E. church, on 15th street, on the 27th inst., by the "New Era" Literary and Debating Association, the subject being "which is more beneficial to the colored man an industrial or a literary education." Mr. Lazarus J. Kerr led the industrial side and Mr. S. McCall the literary side. After a lengthy debate the house decided by a vote of 3 to 15 in favor of literary education. This society is working for the advancement of our race; meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Another society along such lines was organized on the 6th inst., in connection with the Cooper's Zion M. E. church. It is called the "West Oakland Lyceum." They meet in the church, on Campbell street, on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month. Young men, come to these organizations and see what your race is doing.—Watch these columns as I shall keep you in touch of your people's movements from time to time. DALLAS, TEXAS. THE 19th of June will be well celebrated and at many different places in this 'city.' The musicale at old Bethel A. M. E. and St. James churches, for the building fund, was largely attended and a neat sum raised.—The opportunity for self improvement is in some degree open to man, woman, boy and girl. Mrs. Minnie Kyles and six others enjoy the full management of one of the leading dairy kitchens in the city owned by whites, which demonstrates to all that, if you know how to do anything, do it well; be on time; be punctual at all times, and above all be reliable. The report of this place have been received and it shows that many hundred dollars have passed through these colored womens' hands during the recent quarter. —Misses Orrie Ward and Jennie E. Jamerson of Weatherford and Sarah Anderson of Marshall were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earney Hill on Cochron street while en route from Prairie View Industrial school to their homes —Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hamley and Rastus went to Arlington on a fishing and hunting tour last week. —A. T. Gray will spend his vacation at Colorado Springs. —Tom Clemmons left for Chicago last week. —William Nelson is visiting Kansas City. —S. W. White bought two lots, last week, on Fuqua street. —H. P. Porter, the veteran sport, has stated the Roosters and Fans at good base ball once more. We hope it will continue up to the standard. Good ball players can get the money. so play the game and make good in every profession if you wish to do well. Just out, many new styles in ladies' hats, at my milliner shop, the advance creations. Old hats made over, new hats to please. 596 Cochron street. —Mrs. J. G. Griffin, Mr. and Mrs. George Trowser will make Kansas City their future home. —The following ladies have made application in the fuju school1 F. M. Conley, Jeannette Fujua, Ana Patterson, Pauline Pitman, E. E. Ezell, A. L. Hoffman —The clubs and friends of Eauenings Chapel are still raising money on their new edition, which is being erected corner Jullett and Boil streets. —The Knights and Daughters Tents and Pages of Tabor of Dallas have purchased a piece of property on Jullett street, and will soon erect a new hall. —Mrs. Manerva Williams of this city died in Hot Springs, Ark. The remains were intered in the Clisf Cemetery here on Saturday. A host of friends and relatives mourn her demise. —The Pilgrims were out in large numbers at St. John Baptist Church Sunday afternoon. The history of the order shows a large gain in members and finance. —The Kelly-Miller Social Club is located in the Rowan building, where a suite of rooms will be fitted for all the club's purposes. DEATH OF POPULAR WOMAN DEATH OF POPULAR WOMAN (Continued from first page.) sentiment of Negroes throughout the state and country. A meeting of all the editors has been called for June 12, to unite and make a decided fight against any Taft movement. Mr. T. F. Blue, librarian of the colored branch of the Free Public Library, gave out his report for last month, and it was the most gratifying in the history of the branch. There has been an increase in number of books taken out and also in registration. The report of the colored station was given out for the Eastern School, of which Prof. A. E. Meyzeek is principal. This branch will close at the end of school, but it is reported that Prof. Meyzeek is making an effort to open another in the East end. The charges brought against three officers of the United Brothers of Friendship of America, by Grand Master W. A. Gaines, were sustained by the Executive Committee, which met here last week. The men against whom the charges were preferred were suspended. They are: Walter Farmer, Past National Treasurer; W. T. Bledsoe, National Grand Treasurer; and John F. Anderson, Grand Master of Oklahoma. After the committee meeting, a reception was given the visitors, with Mrs. Bell Craine, manager, and Miss Martha Webster, toastmaster. Louisville has a new lawyer to come within her midst in the person of the Hon. W. L. Ricks, from the Wisconsin State La wSchool. The number of weeks that he has been here, he has shown an intelligent legal capacity. A number of cases have come under his advice, and he has given them his closest attention, and been very successful. He is located at the Douglas Office Building, with plenty of books and up-to-date office furniture. We wish him, much success, and hope he will be a credit to the profession and the race. Invitations come to many citizens of Louisville to pay the city of Owensboro a visit on June 15, to celebrate a new park for Negroes. Register W. T. Vernon, register of the U. S. Treasury, will speak on that day, and the park will be known as the Vernon Park. President Ed Watts and Secretary Robt' Berry has invited theUniform Rank of the U. B. F to attend in a body and drill for a prize. Three ranks will go from Louisville. The representative of the Freeman will leave a day ahead and accompany the Hon. W. T. Vernon to Owensboro. The Teachers' Institute held its last session for this year, at the Central Colored High School, 9th and Magazine Sts., with President Thomas in the chair. Rev. R. S. Rives opened with prayer, which was followed by a chorus from the institute. "The Need of Co-Operation Between Home and Teacher," was the subject of Prof. W. H. Perry's address. A dramatic reading by Misses Harriet and Mary Hocker, from "Julius Caesar," was splendidly portrayed. The feature of the program was a solo by Miss Bertha Coakley, one of New Albany's sweetest singers. She sang most creditably, "Carmena Waltz," and "A May Day." Rev. L. H. Brown delivered an address on the subject, "The duty of teacher to the community." Prof. J. M. McClellan made a plea for a play-ground for colored boys and girls, which was referred to a committee of which Prof. W. H. Perry was chosen chairman. The following officers were elected for the next year: Prof. D. L. Lawson, president; Miss Georgia A. Moore, vice president; Miss Mary V. Hicks, secretary; Miss Jesse Carter, treasurer. In our rounds through the city, we are often called to all kinds of meetings, religious, educational, social and political, but we are never requested to attend a business league. One would think that with such prominent colored business men as there are in Louisville, that a most thriving business league exists in this city, but we regret to make public that it is not so. It is high time the Louisville colored business men organize a good strong business league; of men who mean to work and do something, instead of merely getting four or five just before the National meeting, and with self-constituting delegates go to the National body as representatives of a flourishing league, when none exists. From what we have learned by attending State Leagues in Arkansas and Mississippi and several National Leagues, the idea is to have all colored men engaged in all kinds of business to be members, instead of a few who own a wagon and a few buckets of coal, and imagine they are all of it, and nobody else can join. There are numbers of colored men who would join if it was free for all business enterprises, and not for the few as it has been. Mrs. A. H. Henderson, of Indianapolis, is the guest of Mrs. Louvena Watson. —CARY B. LEWIS. THE STAGE RAYWOOD The Southern Comedy Company will begin rehearsal July 6. White City Show people send regards to all friends and relation. Ernest Kincaid has closed with Rusco and Holland Georgia Minstrels and will spend the summer in this city. Lillie Gary sends her regards to all friends in and out of the profession, and wishes to hear from Buttercup. J. H. Mosbey is spending the summer with his wife and family, at his home at Kansas City, Mo. Regards to all professional people. Paul Carter, formerly of the Nashville Students, and John C. Glass, the popular club entertainer, have joined hands and will put on a comedy sketch, "Doings in Coontown," the opening season, opening on the Sun circuit early in August. The Bailey Quartette, of Knoxville, Penn., was organized in July, 1906, and was won quite a reputation. The members are: James Miller, 1st tenor; William D. Hemphill, 2d tenor; John Simpson, 1st bass; John Bailey, 2d bass; and business manager, Mr. Bailey, sends regards to Will Ramsey. Terry's Uncle Tom's Cabin Company is now headed for Illinois. Miss Nette Barnett wishes to hear from Miss Petie Paul. The Beechums send records to Billy Arnote. Joe Perkins is making good with his buck and dancing. J. W. Beecher sends regards to Joe. J. W. Galloway. The downs are making good with their ear, "My Honey Son." Jolly Charles Stafford, stage manager for Coney Island Mintrels, has secured the Ransoms, Jane and Mary, Mr McNeal has returned home at our Orleans, La., on account of serious illness. Miss Katie Rainey, the comedienne; Miss Willie Williams, the shouter; are all adding to the success of the company. M. M. Dande is visiting his mother at Atlanta. Reqres to the profession. Dick William's Coontown 400, headed by America's foremost colored comedian, W. M. B. White, late of A. G. Dande's New Orleans Mintrels, and an astar cast of the following well-known artists; Miss Gussie Fuller, Mr. Henry Smith, Miss Flossie Smith, Mr. George Fuller, and one single Ellie Starke, and Mr. Dick Williams, associated with Biddy Walker's Elk's Military Band and orchestra, are featuring cards, with Heiny Bros. White Cir Shows. Regards to all friends in out of the profession. Sylvester Russell's Review for May and June offers the following subjects: "Mount Your Own Business," by Lee A. Montague, a graduate of the East Orange N. J. School; "The Mysterious Demons of the Spirit World," by Sylvester Russell; "The Farmer Boy," by Decar A. White; "Cupid," a poem, by Joseph S. Cotter. The stage review materials, comic page and a poem, "Ah, Fate! Await Me Not!" is by Mr. Russell. The Frontispiece presents Madam E. Azalia Hackley, the famous merger, now in Paris. Attention is called to a special 50-cent subscription of the Review, seen in our advertising department. The three-act musical comedy, now running at the Pekin, State and 27th st., is well worthy of a moment's pause for consideration. This production, hailed as a play without a name, is the first play put on at the Pekin written by a woman; and this is the first play of the first woman that has broken into the ranks of the Pekin producers. The piece tells a very well conceived story of a poor but honest promoter, who comes from the wilds of Gary, Indiana. During the action of the piece his plans for a syndicate, which is going to enrich him, are HAYWOOD ROSAMOND JOHNSON THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER stolen and from that time on the play concerns itself principally with his efforts to get them back. The dialogue of the piece is bright and snappy, and in places almost brilliant. The situations are logical and are made the most of by the clever colored players. The Howard McCarver Big Southern Comedy Company has just closed thirty weeks of success, and now is booked solid for next season, opening early in July. C. W. Bebee, our stage manager and comedian, is very busy getting everything in shape. The marvelous Shields is also very busy on his act. He has some new tricks on the wire with his hoops for the show next season. Little Bamboo will introduce buck and wing dancing on roller skates. Miss Lilly Garay is sick at present, but she will be seen with us next season. Mr. A. L. Ethen is very busy arranging for the opening of the season. S. H. Dudley's Jolly Ethiopians opened their second annual season at Chester, Pa., Decoration Day, May 30th and the tent was filled with a large and enthusiastic adience in every particular. The opening piece was a three-act musical comedy, entitled, "A Trip To Honolulu," with Salem Tutt in the comedy role. Mr. Whitney, while seen here a number of times, has never been seen to better advantage and seems to improve every year. The numbers were all good costumes, new and bright, and the chorus average, especially the male portion. Homer Tutt as Kain was especially good. J. C. Wright dressed his part and played it well. Daisy Peters has a good voice and rendered several selections very graceful. Sara Venable sang several new and catchy songs. We regret to say that "Pewee" Williams is very ill at his home. Ed Stafford, his understudy, played his part to perfection, and is a clever young man and should earn a quick reputation in the show business. The great English Hoop Rolling marvel was a distinct hit. Mr. Ed William's trained ponies are the best seen in the East in some years. In The Black Top, Queen Dora, as an added feature, proved a winner with her graceful dances and poses. Mr. Williams also has several reels of the very latest films, which kept everybody in a happy mood until the show was over and everyone went away satisfied. Mr. Dudley expects to have his most successful year under canvas this year, and according to reports he will. J. D. CHUNN'S SHOW We are having good business, although the weather is very bad. Our chef, Mr. Overton, made a visit to Indianapolis, Sunday. Mr. J. D. Chunn, our manager, saw Barnum & Bailey at Lafayette. Our quartette, composed of Mrs. Alice Edwards, Emma Russell, Mr. W. Parson and Claude Marshall, are doing nicely. Miss Emma Russell sends regards to all friends in and out of the profession. Mrs. Edwards sends regards to the "Terry" bunch. MILLICAN'S MINSTRELLS. We are all well as could be expected, have one of the best shows of its kind on the road. We have been meeting with some very bad weather, including rain, for about three or four weeks, but we are having some very fine weather again. We are back in good "Ole Alabam" again for a few night's stands, and then we start for the Exposition, at Norfolk. All of the boys send hello to their friends in and out of the profession. Mr. M. W. Walker has the orchestra and stage under his direction. Prof. S. C. Elliott also has charge of the band. Geo. Fletcher and the famous "Buzzard" are cleaning on the end, bringing the house down nightly. Little Geo. Mullens, the cornetist, sends regards to all the profession. FUNNY FOLKS COMEDY COMPANY We are in Texas, "The Lone Star State" after encountering much rainy weather in the State of Arkansas. In Hot Springs, we met an old friend, an up-to-now colored Thespian, who recently closed with one of the front rank attractions. He looked the picture of health and prosperity. We also had the pleasure of seeing Robert T. Motts, proprietor of the far-famed "Pekin," in Chicago; also met Estella Harris Johnson, formerly partner of Billy B. Johnson. F. C. Ashford made it pleasant for the entire company in most every conceivable way. At Marshall, Texas, we also met an old professional friend in the person of D. Ireland Thomas, who is now a railway mail clerk. The entire company sends passport eq ppmu "spuajl [u 01 spuajl] to hear from "The Rabbit Foot." GEORGIA TROUBADOURS. We are still in the land of the living, having a good time. The main thing every body feels happy over is, the "Ghost" always makes his appearance every Sunday morning and, of course, everybody knows feeling fine must be a common occurrence with us. We are in a fine part of the country for hunting and fishing, the same is a great fad with this company, and we are all in a whirlwind of fun and pleasure. The company sends regards to all in the profession. The best of suc- cess to the Pekin Theater and other colored interprises. The Georgia Troubadours, after two successful seasons, will close its season on or about the 29th of June, when the manager, Mr. William McCabe, will begin to enlarge his company, put on a first-class band, and enlarge the orchestra. The band and orchestra will be under the direction of John W. Simmons. WITH CLOE BROTHERS CIRCUS The Colored Company with the Cole Brothers Circus spent a pleasant Sunday in Buffalo, where many old reminiscences of past days were reviewed by those who were so fortunate to meet old acquaintances. The jolly Prices are very much at home, as they resided in Buffalo for several years. We are anxious to hear from our friend, Mr. Will Thomas, and Jimmy Harris. Write boys. Mr. George Powers, our principal tenor, is a singer of the first order, easily handling the highest class ballads in the most pleasing manner. We are singing the following song with much success, "He's a Cousin of Mine, and 'Lucinia Lady,'" sung by Mrs. Bruce; "A Room to Rent" and "Coaxinest Man" sung by Mrs. Price; "Why Can't A Girl Be a Soldier," and "Why Is It," sung by Walter Rector; "Ephriham Johnson," and "You'll Never Miss The Water," by Mr. Chas. Bruce; "No More Than I Really Need," and "Grub, Shelter and Speaking Change," by Mr. Ed. Price. DUNMORE'S HONOLUL MIN STRELS. All of our company are well and jolly and, as usual, we are making a big hit every performance. After one of the most harmonious opening choruses ever rendered by such a small number of people, S. T. Dummore came in with his gun loaded with "Let It Alone" and "I'll Be Back In a Minute, But I've Got To Go Now," to shoot side splitting laughter through the audience. Then comes Miss Eola Vaughan, who always leaves a roar with "I Said My Last Farewell" and "Sweetie Dear." Mr. William Newton makes it very lively when he sings, "He Is a Cousin of Mine" like it should be sung, followed by Pearl Dunmore, with "Jefferson Lee," to fill their hearts with glee. C. A. Moore, makes a big hit with "The Songs of a Ragtime Bay" and "Me and The Minstrel Band." The company sends regards to all friends. P. A. Venable, the trombonist, would like to hear from A. G. Jones. FRANK MAHARA'S MINSTRELS. We, the little fish, are in South Dakota, and business is great with us and we will wear the "smile that won't come off." Our band is a greatone, every one plays. H. Q. Clark, our able leader, is working on it every day. A few more handsome gowns have just been received by Mrs. Leah Clark. Our show is running very smoothly, and the ladies are working harder than ever before the pay and each one is happy. Jimmy Harris is rolling his hoops with delight and has added some Indian clubs to his act. Our manager, Mr. F. L. Mahara, has just purchased a $500 diamond ring. Bill Boshirck is fastly coming to the frount as a comedian. LeRoy Bland and sextette are doing their classical Hindoo,African act to perfection. Bertha St. Clair has a bunch of new songs and sings three every night. Jessie Harris is a cute soubrette, shapely, charming and graceful. Julia Russell, our dancing doll, is fastly coming to the front as a toe dancer. Willie-get-fat, alias James Brooks, is doing the honors nicely on our car as a French chef. A GRAND AFFAIR. It is useless to state, with the reputation that is so universal as is the reputation of P. G. Lowery, that his friends all over the United States are ever ready to welcome him at all times. His past reputation in Pittsburgh, Pa., as a band master, music teacher and a gentleman has made him the pet of the flock, which fact was plainly demonstrated in his last visit to the city, with the Wallace and Hagenback Combined Circus, May 26, 27, 28, by the members of Iron City Lodge, C. B. P. O. E. W., and his entire band and company was-welcomed to their elegant Rest. After an excellent program from the members of the Lodge, refreshments were served of all kinds, quantity and quality. At the close of the refreshment program, the Lodge presented P. G. Lowery with several costly presents, after several speeches that followed Mr. Lowry's remarks of aspiration and loyalty to his home Lodge. Mr. Jack Manly, one of the managers of the Great Combined Shows, gave a very interesting closing address. DANDY DIXIE MINSTRELS. We are now in Canada doing a wonderful business. Everybod's well. McQuilty joined us in Grafton, N. D. We played Winnepeg three nights, big business. There are three clubs there and each one spread for us. The third evening, Mrs. A. P. Jones gave a bangue for the entire company. Mrs. Jones is a friend of professional people, and speaks of going into the business next season. Mr. Chas. H. Williams, our star, and a partner of the team of Williams & Stevens, is successfully filling that place, and Augustus Stevens, the female impersonator, one of the best in the business, is a great credit to his race. The Campbell Bros. are also a great hit, encoring nightly. Bennie Jones has added some new steps to his dance, which catches the audience nicely. The Dixie Quartette always receives from three to four encores nightly. John Pamphilin closes the olio with a scream. Mr. Leach, our band master, has a band of which Messrs. Voelckel & Nolan feel proud. We have about six or seven more weeks up here, then settle, and manager Willis guarantees us nothing but big business. A RABBITT'S FOOT COMPANY. We are now in the S.R.O., with our three-pole tent, and have been turning them away by the hundreds for this season. The show is funnier, larger and better than ever, and we still hold up the show's reputation. Allen Moore, the human "Bed Bug," is singing "Mister Greenback"; "All In, Down and Out," and is making good. Gertrude Rainey is making a hit singing, "The Man in The Moon" and "Miss Jane. The team is singing, "I've Said My Last Farewell." Joseph Means, better known as "Rube" is singing one of the latest hits, entitled, "Fever's On." Miss Emma Goldie sing, "Why Can't a Girl Be a Soldier Man?" Miss Beatrice Lowe is singing, "Abraham Washington Jefferson Lee;" Miss Mary Adams, "What You Going To Do When Your Clothes Wear Out?" J. H. Campbell, the magician, has this season a complete, new and up-to-date magic trick. Jos. M. Means is his assistant. William Fisher has been very ill, but he is recovering rapidly. Mr. L. W. Chappelle, our general manager, is getting alright again. Jos. J. Locust, who is in Macon, Ga., sends regards to all professionals. Our band has increased two more pieces. Our exclusive staff is: Johnny Hampton, ticket seller; Sam White, stage manager; Mr. L. W. Chappelle, general manager; Patrick Chapelle, sole owner; Jos. M. Means, steward. Mail and Freeman agent sends regards to all. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Special.)—The Louisville Giants and the West Baden team of West Baden, Ind., played a fast and snappy game on last Sunday at the Giants' park, 28th and Broadway. The weather was very threatening, but over five hundred fans witnessed the colored boys carrying off the palm. The Giants outplayed the visitors. George Watson, the third baseman, caught a fly off the ground that was considered a wonder. The pitching and in-fielding was excellent. The work in the out-field was first class. The white boys did everything possible to win, but the Giants handed them a ripe, soft, juicy lemon. There was a little argument in the eighth inning, but umple Nutter soon settled it. Watson brought in the first score for the Giants, and made a fine slide down to second in mud six inches deep. Although the diamond was muddy all the way round, both sides put up a close game, and would have been closer, only for the few errors of the Badens. West Badens ... 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 Lou. Giants. ... 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 * 4 On next Sunday, the Louisville Giants will play the Cincinnati Blue Birds. The Louisville Giants will play at Indianapolis, June 22 and 23; Frankfort, Ind.; Monticello, Ind.; Leland Giants, at Chicago; Danville, Ill.; and a number of other towns on the way back, and will not be home until July 20. the officers of the team are: E. D. Lancaster, manager; Jas. Stringer, president, and W. Taylor, secretary. —CARY B. LEWIS. SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION (Continued from first page.) warm endorsement was read from President Roosevelt, which was received with wild applause. Also telegrams of felicitation from his majesty, the King of Italy, and the Minister of Education. The Italian government endeavored to do all in their power for the comfort of the visitors. The convention has planned wisely and well for the future. The colored people may expect some choice blessings, which will be announced in the near future. A. B. Ready to set up and do business, including cars, tent, seats, lights, advance agents, performers and musicians. Will route shows and make all railroad contracts; in fact, show complete and ready to set up and do business. Have one show on read now, and the manager has been making clear for himself $200 to $400 per week since opening. Parties desiring such business will do well to write me for full particulars. Don't write unless you mean business and have money to do business with. And a person don't have to know anything about the business to be successful, as I guide and protect the show. Parties desiring full particulars will address PAT CHAPPELLE, Manager and Owner, RABBIT'S FOOT and FUNNY FOLKS COMEDY Co. The successful manager who has made over $50,000 in five years. Performers and musicians write; can place 200 or more. Address, 1054 West Church St., Jacksonville, Fla. or en rou. of "A Rabbit's Foot Co." All the most important details of the American Stage, abreviated Editorialists on National Questions, Passionism, Comic Prose and a special Domestic Subject will appear each month by the Famous Sage Critic, Domestic Poet and common Philosopher. 50c=== Special Subscription ===50c FOR ONE YEAR. Address all mail to THE SYLVESTER RUSSELL PUBLISHING COMPANY. Hazleton, Pa. Novel Ideas, Tasteful Designs Excellent Quality. Prices Right. Indianapolis Engraving Co., P.O. Box 103, Indianapolis, Indiana Ordering menti n The Freeman. Wanted for Roof Garden- Two girls wanted to entertain a ley's Roof Garden, Richmond, Va. Must be good singer dances; also bright and good looking. Will send tickets ess C. W. MOSELEY, 920 North First Street, Richmond Write at once and state lowest terms in first let the photo if convenient. THE BIG SOUTHERN COMEDY COMPANY (SEASON OPENS July 10, 1907) ies, Prima Dona, Sketch Teams, ACTS, PIANO PRAYERS (Lady or Gentleman) who wrote before write again. Address A. L. ATHEN ash Avenue, Chicago, Ill. State summer salary. & Electrotyping Co., P.O. When ordering ment GIRLS Wanted Moseley's Roof Grain and dances; also on Address C. W. MO Va. Write at on Send photo if com WANTED FOR THE BIG S (SEASON O Chorus Ladies, Print NOVELTY ACTS, PIAN Comedians. People who wrote b Manager, 2503 Wabash Avenue, & Electrotyping Co., P.O. Box 103, Indianapolis, Indiana - When ordering menti n The Freeman Two girls wanted to entertain a Moseley's Roof Garden, Richmond, Va. Must be good singer and dances; also bright and good looking. Will send tickets Address C. W. MOSELEY, 920 North First Street, Richmond Va. Write at once and state lowest terms in first let t Send photo if convenient. Chorus Ladies, Prima Dona, Sketch Teams, NOVELTY ACTS, PIANO PRAYERS (Lady or Gentleman) Comedians. People who wrote before write again. Address A. L. ATHEN Manager, 2503 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Ill. State summer salary. AMUSEMENT. Big 4 Exc SUNDAY, J $1.75 — CINCINNATI $20.0 — LOUISVILLE Special Trains Lo FARES FIVE WHITE An ideal spot for outdoor attractions. S than anticipated. An immense board features. Magnificent river front with scenic ra road, loop-the-loop, chutes, ferris Free vaudeville acts a FINE CAR THE EVENT OF THE ELK OUT FAIR GROUNDS, MO Grotesque Mule Races, Chasing Base Ball, Dancing WATCH FOR THE Headed by the K. of P. BRASS Picnic. DANCING EXCELLENT O Admission to Gr WANTED at Once for Heinz Bro.'s White City Shows Colored Performers, -(Male and Female)— 4 Lady Singers AND Dancers, Male 2, Cornet and Trombone To Double in B. and O. Performers address Dick Williams; care Musicians "Wm. Walker," of Heinz Bros.' White City Shows. Route—Vinten, Iowa, June 10 to 15; Iowa Falls, 17 to 22; Cherokee, 24 to 29. Excursions SUNDAY, JUNE 16. ANNATI and RETURN —$1.75 EVILLE and RETURN —$2.00 Special Trains Lesve at 7:00 a.m. FIVE CENTS TO ITE CITY Attractions. Second season proving even more popular use board walk surrounded by live enertainment front with hundreds of boats. Great skating rink, p chutes, ferris wheel and funny and fascinating shows. deville acts and band concerts daily. CAR SERVICE. VENT OF THE SEASON ELKS PICNIC AND OUTING, MONDAY, JUNE 17, '07. Races, Chasing the Greasy Plg, Rolling Skating, Ball, Dancing and Bicycle Races. FOR THE BIG PARADE If P. BRASS BAND at 10 a.m. on morning of ic. DANCING UNTIL 2 a.m. ENT CAR SERVICE. on to Grounds 25 Cents. Once Bro.'s shows formers. AT LIBERTY Fred Douglass Sulis. PROFESSIONAL PIANIST, FARÉS FIVE CENTSTO WHITE CITY An ideal spot for outdoor attractions. Second season proving even more popular that winter. An immense board walk surrounded by live en entertainment features. Magnificent rooftop pool, beat skating rink, scenic railroad, loop-the-loop, chutes, ferris wheel and funny and fascinating shows. Free vaudeville acts and band concerts daily. FINE CAR SERVICE. OUTING, FAIR GROUNDS, MONDAY, JUNE 17, '07 Grotesque Mule Races, Chasing the Greasy Pig, Rolling Skatling, Base Ball, Dancing and Bicycle Races. WATCH FOR THE BIG PARADE Headed by the K. of P. BRASS BAND at 10 a. m. on morning of Picnic. DANCING UNTIL 2 a. m. EXCELLENT CAR SERVICE. Admission to Grounds 25 Cents. Jackson, Miss. Open Dates for Good COLORED SHOWS. WANTED FOR THE MYSTERIOUS Black-Cats-Eye Show A LADY That can SING AND DANCE. If not professional, alright, if willing to learn, Show never closes. Other performers write. Address DOCK REVENues P. O. Box 98 Wren, Ohio. We will mail you a sample copy of The Freeman free for the asking. The Freeman is the leading race newspaper of the United States. --- --- PETER H. BURTON Up-to-date letter-heads Hangers, Window Cards, News Cut, Cartoons, etc. Leader of Orchestra, etc., fully experienced in all branches of the show business. Permanent address The Freeman. The America Theater Entire management and ownership colored Seating capacity 1200. W. J. LATHAM, Managr. JAPP THE ODOR- OUSTER DESTROYS **PREVENTS** ODOR FROM ARM-PITS. FEET, BODY **CLOTHING** WHITE FOR FREE TRIAL PACKAGE. HYGIENIC TOILET POWDER JAPP MESH POWDER NARWYK TENN EXERCISES AT LANE COLLEGE THE TWENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION HELD THE BEST YEAR IN ITS HISTORY Rev J Bray is President and Has Met with Much Success-- Many Young Men Trained for the Minisiry Jackson, Tenn., May 31.—The 26th annual session of Lane College, an in- stitution maintained here by the col- ored Methodist Episcopal Church, closed this week with the best com: mencement exercises on record. Not only were the commencement exer- cises, the program in entirety, includ- ing the music and the interest mani- fested by the unusual attendance from Bas oo ee aire the pela Fa those In position to know affirm that the actual work done this year has been the best in the history of the in- stitution. As a mark of thoroughness, of the six young men finishing the col- lege preparatory department, three of them «who were brilliant and other- wise active students, had neglected their vocal music and were only al- lowed to make the Freshman class on conditions. ‘This mark of discipline in a study or- dinarily considered non-essential tells well enough the story of thorough work done in all the departments. This work accomplished is due almost in its entirety to the administration of Rev. J. A. Bray, A. M., who four years ago, in accordance to the action of the Board of Bishops, as provided for in the constitution and by-laws, adopt- ed by the board of trustees of the in- stitution. was elected president of the Lane College. Prof. Bray was instrumental in Uringing about many needed reforms in the school management, and being a progressive young man, of course, instituted new and advanced ideas. He has secured fro mthe Methodist Enjgcopal Chureh an annual appropris: tioft of nearly three thousand a year, to be applied on teachers’ salaries, thus making the pay for work in the institution fairly remunerative and ab- solutely certain, has added three new departments to the institution, been instrumental in increasing the enroll- ment, increased the salary of every teacher on the faculty save his own, turned out the first college graduates, and placed the institution nearer than ever on the plane of all the best and advanced institutions of the land for the training of our people. In spite of this glowing record, in spite of the advanced ideas, the new methods, the good, substantial work done by this thorough-going, hustling young educator, without cause, with- out allowing time sufficient for his reform measures to reap their, fullest and ripest fruits, an attempt is made _ by the patron Bishop of the institu: tion, Rt. Rev. Isaac Lane, to replace him, in order that his son might be- come president. The statement ts made in a recent issue of the Chris: tian Index that the Colored Method- ist Episcopal Church is not in poli- tics. Perhaps not, but if this action is an index, this particular diocese is inoculated’ with that kind of corrupt and selfiesh politics that gave Ruth- crford B. Hayes the presidential elec- tion and keeps the get-rich-quick sen- ators in otfice. Lane College is an institution fos: tered by the Colored Methodist Bpis- copal Chureh in America, is chartered under the laws of the State of Tennes- see and the provision is made in that charter that the president shall be elected by the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees long ago delegated that right to the Board of Bishops. composed of the five bishops in the C. M. B. Chureh. Prof Bray’s admin- istration has been such a signal suc- cess, and had given such general sat- isfaction, that there was no thought by the majority of the members of the board, but that he would as a matter of course be re-elected by the Board of Bishops. ‘The provision of the charter that the president of the institution shall be elected by the Board of ‘Trustees renders that matter final, but for the action of the board itself, when in its constitution it makes this provision: “The Board of Trustees shall elect all teachers, professors and_ officers, except the President of this Institu: tion, who shall be appointed by the Foard of Bishops of the C. M.’ E. Chareh.” It would seem then to the ordinary observer that Bishop Isaac Lane, him- self, although the patron Bishop of . the Lane College, has no more right to say arbitrarily who shall be the President of the institution than Bish- op Holsey or Bishop Phillips or any one else. The only reason that could be assigned for his action is that it was his only straw, his only means to see his son, J. F. Lane, made presi- . dent of the institution, the institution supported by the hard-working people of Kentucky, ‘Tennessee and the other States making up the diocese, named Lane College, in recognition of serv- ices done by him for his race and church, but with no thought of mak- ing it ‘an institution for the support and special working place of all the Lanes in the universe. ‘There is no objection to Prof. Lane per se; he strikes me as being an ex ceedingly intelligent young man, who is doing a good service now on the faculty of the institution, at a salary, increased from $540 to $800 through the efforts of Prof. Bray in securing the appropriation and in making the recommendation to the trustees. It really occurs to me that Prof. Lane has as much right to be president of the institution as Prof. Bray or any one Ise, if the matter were a free-for- all fight in an-open election, and ke THE FREEMAM, AN ELLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. age in order that the Bishop's Son might be given place, strikes the mind of the laity as a bit of episcopal graft not easily comprehended by us poor mortals in the realm of ordinary life. It only seems that the good bishop was himself afraid of his cause. It seems that he himself was so cogni- zant of the good, commendable work done by Prof. Bray, who had the full accord of the faculty, and all to whom he was responsible, that his only re- course was to do some such arbitrary action, and thus subject young Bray to humiliation and the necessity to ac- quiesce in his action or air his griev- anee in court. Not only was the action illegal, but the attempt to make the change in this fashion was wholly unexpecicd to President Bray and a majority of the Board of Trustees. It was only sup- posed that the matter, as usual, would go from the Board of Trustees to the Board of Bishops, as provided by the Constitution and’ By-Laws, and that as a matter of course, in view of the showing made and heretofore men- tioned, Prof: Bray's election would follow. Contrast these two statements, the one made by the bishop after the grad- uating exereises from the rostrum of the chapel, and the other made by him at the close of the trustee meet- ing. The first one: “These are the best exercises I have ever witnessed in the history of Lane College and I must say that it has been altogether the best year’s work. Some people here have said I was against some- body, but T want it understood that before God I am against nobody.” At the close of the meeting of the Trus- tees, a body which did not have the power to elect a -president through its own action, he rose and mage this statement: “If am going to do some- thing now that I have given earnest consideration. I have prayed over the’matter, and I want no discussion of it. I hereby appoint MY SON, J. F. Lane, president of the Lane College.” Like a thunderbolt from a cler sky this pronouncement struck dumb the hearts of every board member except the few, who it is alleged were cos- nizant of the bishop's actions, and the board meeting was adjourned before one was aware of it. Clumsy polities, this, but politics all the same. ‘The attempt is puerile, silly and foolish. It makes us believe that few public men work with an eye single to anything other than selfish gain. It makes us wonder if the race as a whole has yet had enough fire to cleanse us of the dross. It makes young men feel that the hardest bat- tle we have to face is the battle against the selfishness and ebotism of our own leading personages. Certainly there is no legality in the action. J. F. Lane is no more presi- dent of the institution than he ever was, and if he were to assume the du- ties of the office it would stamp him as a man unfit for the protection and instruction of the children of any family. Stolen offices in the city und state governments are bad. enough. But when we are so anxious to serve God and the race as to steal an office, we mortals can not but doubt the sincerity of our actions, and the efficacy of the Christian religion to make men want to serve humanity for humanity's sake. Prof. Bray would vouchsafe no state- ment for publication, He only said to me that his course of action had been mapped out, but if he has the blood of a fighter in him, there will bbe something doing in Colored Mth- odism in the next few months. Lane College quarto-centennial celebration is on, and will be celebrated at Mem- phis in August. The effort will be made in this celebration to secure sufficient funds to complete the new girl's dormitory now in course of erec- tion. It is diMeult to forecast with any degree of certainty what effect this action of Bishop Lane's will have upon the success of this undertaking. It is reasonable to suppose, however, that there are some good, honest Christian gentlemen in the’ various stations of this diocese, who are un- willing to see one man rise at t he ex- pense of right and justice, and who will be exceedingly slow to give their Influence and means to support any in- stitution of learning that is not con- ducted on_a strict religious basis. It is dificult to understand how men can ruin a life of usefulness and devotion to a race by one single action of selfishness and unfairness. In the point of fitness, Prof. Bray is the peer of any man in charge of a distinetively race school in the South. Congenial, accomplished and _ener- getic, he is of the school of men that believes in bringing things to pass. He believes in results, in actual ac- complishments. He is'a graduate of Atlanta University and has done post-graduate work at Harvard Uni- versity. One particular striking part ot his administration is his efforts to lying the Colored Methodist Episco- pal Church and the Methodist Episco- pal Church, South, into closer rela- tions, and to that end has traveled throughout the South addressing the various conferences and assemblages of Southern Methodism, and largely through his efforts, those of _ Prof. John W. Gilbert, Bishop E. Cottrell and Dr. J. D. Hammond, Secretary of Education of the chureh, South, and their various bishops the duty of the Se eee nr) ano, Seaere ee eet tention at its head-a regularly or- dained, educated Christian minister. Its graduates therefore are conserva- tive leaders of the South, men who have at all times served as peacemak- ers between the races, More than a hundred of peace-loving. industrious, God-fearing graduates who are credit- ably filling various stations in life, and many hundreds of undergraduates, who by reason of their Christian train- ing are making their impression upon their several communities is the show- ing this institution presents to the public. Such a record, accelerated by the new, improved and advanced methods instituted by Dr. Bray are of too much intrinsic value to the race to be cast aside, that selfieshness might be sat- isfied in any individual or family. Sayings of the Negro Press in Com- plimentary Vein—An_ Interna- tional Race Advocate. For wwenty years or more The Free- man, a national newspaper, published at Indianapolis, Ind., by George L. and Elwood C. Knox, has wielded an influence for the uplift and advance- ment of the race not excelled—if equaled—by any other Journal on the continent. Not only is its power for good felt within the confines of the American Republic, but the paper cir- culates and moulds sentiment helpful- ly in nearly every country in Europe, Asia and Africa, and extends to the islands of the sea. Wherever an Amer- ican Negro goes abroad, whether to represent his government at a foreign court, to travel on personal business, ‘or to make his permanent home, he invariably makes it a point to have The Freeman as a weekly visitor. To cur people in strange climes, ‘The Freeman is a reliable compendium of current. history, an unfailing guide to the feelings, judgment and impulses of the race at the family hearthstone, in the counting room and in the largest affairs of our daily life. When The Freeman takes occasion to give its unqualified endorsement to any pro- ject, there is in that project substance, solidity and universal benefit. The ¢ditor is a careful thinker and writer possesses an equipoise that never tilts the wrong way. He is essentially lev- el-headed and safely conservative, pro- ceeding cautiously in the expression of an opinion on topies affecting the religious, political, industrial or _so- cial status of the race, yet ever alive to the demands of the progressive and aggressive age in which we live. The unequivocal approval of such a high authority as the editor of The Free- man, therefore, whose judicial temper- ament never permits him to fly off at a tangent, nor whose optimism never moves him to dangerous extremes, is entitled to the most respectful consid- eration at the hands of well-disposed people everywhere. Its force can not be gainsaid by carping crities who are doing nothing for their day or gener- ation—The Negro Criterion, “Rich- Toad. Va HAYWOOD ALL TO THE GOOD. ‘The Freeman, one among our best publications, cartoons this week the “Pessimist,” the fellow who never reads a Negro publication, declares the race is retrograding. Around him is strewn a lot of papers, with bold head lines, that read: “Burly Negro,” “Negro Burned,” “Negro Lynched,” “Negro Crime,” “Race Dying Out,” ete. The “Pessimist” wears alook of despair, he never allows a Negro jour- nal to come to his home and conse- quently he- gets no hope for his race. But just in front of the Pessimist, sits a fellow, with cheerful looks, ‘who hauls from his mails a Negro. paper, saying, “Let's see what the Negroes are doing towards progress.” Hay: wood, old boy, you are good.—South- ern Sun, Columbia, 8. C. MR. RUSSELL “ON THE WAY.” “sylvester Russell’s Review, is one of the newest publications bidding the public favor. It hails from Hazelton, Pa. -Mr, Russell is a writer of great and extensive experience, and all who read his publication will find it well edited and to their liking. His great- est experience has been in the line of a dramatic critic. His chiet wateh- word is, ‘watch may magazine ana see it grow.’"—Seattle (Wash.) Searchlight. MIGHT BE ABLE TO GET IN YET. The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind., is right when it says the Colored citi- zens are making a great effort to se- cure representation in’ the Alaska-Yu- kon-Pacifie Exposition. They have no criticism to make of the Colored Amer- icans at the Ter-Centennial Exposi- tion at Jamestown only to the extent that the management did not give them an ample opportunity to make an exhibit at t he fair—Seattle (Wash.) Searchlight. OUR CARTOONIST “UP-TO-DATE.” ‘The Indianapolis Freeman’s cartoon- ist, in the last issue of that excellent paper plainly shows, as a matter of business, the Negro has realized the necessity of opera houses of his own. ‘Too, he should also realize that it is ‘a hecessity to have all kinds of busi- ness of his own, therefore get busi- ness.—Texas Freeman, Houston, Tex. THOMPSON “FITS IN” MOST ANY- WHERE. Our good friend, R. W. Thompson, is “making good” as publicity agent of the Negro branch of the Jamestown Ter-Centennial Exposition. R. W- “fits in” in any place you put him.— Kentucky Standard, Louisville, Ky. | WILL’ BE THE “SLOPES” TURN h 'S00N The Freeman may be all right about the National Negro Business Lgague’s Baltimore meeting for 1908, but Se- attle will be a close runner fot 1909. —Seattle (Wash.) Searchlight. > BOOKER T. WASHINGTON REMOVES TO OYSTER BAY Denies Object to Be Near President, _ Saying He Merely Sought Quiet | Place to Write. | Boston, Mass—The house at Wey- mouth, whicu ror some years has been the summer home of Booker T. Wash- ington, has been rented and Washing. ton this year will live near President Roosevelt on Long Island. Mr. Wash ington denied that a desire to be near the President had anything to do with determining the location of his sum- mer home. “The President and I are friends,” he declared, “but he is a busy man, and so also am I. My only reason for selecting Long Island as a residence was that I was secking a quiet spot in which a finish a book, upon which I have been working for some time. ‘The oid Van Wyck place at Hunting- ton, which is only a short distance from Oyster Bay, was offered, and as it was exactly what Iwas looking for I leased it.” He said his work would deal with the history of the Negro on this con- tinent and would be entitled: “The Story of the Negro In America.” NATURE'S GIFTS. ‘The Negro race is essentially po- etic; suffering has left its imprint. ‘They take to the arts, have tempera- ment for them. Musie, that rare gift among so many other races, is a uni- versal gift with the Negroes, also that of fine speech. But these gifts are not properly appreciately. There is a feeling of all suffiency, especially along the line of music. Consequent- ly we have a world of misfits, medio- eres and the rest of it. These could be what they ought to be if they had the proper conception of their gifts. ‘The man or woman with the pleasing voice think they are there—never a not _known—practice on the eve of the “debut” only. The art is a zealous mistress, claiming the better part of the time, all of the time. The white race around us is not so“favored gen- erally by nature, but when and where nature does its work, you may depend on it, that cultivation does the rest. Cultivation, systematic, regorous, such as our race does not dream of. There are exceptions, but the rule is that we treat the matter as the thing ot pearl before swine. AN OFFER TO LECTURE. Principal Booker T. Washington has just received from one of the most reliable Chautauqua managers of the West for a series of engage ments during the coming summer, guaranteeing three hundred dollars for each engagement and stipulating that all money received at each place for single admissions upto the hour he speaks, to the amount of five hun. dred dollars, shall be allowed him. All money received for admissions over the five hundred dollars is to be left for the Chautauqua managers. As a matter of fact, at all of the Western Chautauquas where he spoke last year, the managers realized from one thousand to fifteen hundred dollars, in nearly every case, above the com- missions guaranteed for Principal Washington’s appearance before them. —The Tuskegee Student. THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR IN ITS NEW HOME. ‘The Indianapolis Star comes to us this week bigger and better, as a re- sult of a general change in equipment and building. The big multi-produc- ing presses are capable of turning out 96,000 copies per hour. ‘The bewilder- ment of machinery is a positive joy to newspaperdom and interesting to spectators who can stand on the out- side and see the intricate press work from the immense plate glass win. dows. These immense Hoe presses are among the great ones in the coun- try, and which represent fortunes in themselves. The building is palatial and spacious—a worthy home of the greater Star. The price of the daily paper has been advanced to two cents per copy. The Sunday issue will be five cents. gD x litte is a | LOOKING OVER | ‘The entire feld of sctence, no where has ihre been stich progress a the Seloace of Optics and the Fitting of Ginsses. “Our fecess in thie line is due, In a measare, £0 the fet that"we embrace every. merito- Hous idea. We constantly seek to orlal- hate new. inelhods of excellence that will Inany way aid ue in the practice of Fitilng Giasuee, The Rose Optical Co., | Manufacturing Opticians, 114_N. Illinois, St s d ISITING CARDS, That Neat and Attractive Kind. Correct Print. x0cadoz.; 35¢ a hundred, SILVER. POSTPAID, McEWEN SUPPLY COMPANY‘ 737 Washington St , Paducah, Ky. ————=E=E=E= SUSE heey NTRILOQUIS Learned by any Man or Boy at home, Small cost. Bend Weday ¥2 amio for paiticaluts and proof ‘0. A. SMITH: Hoom 390, 2040 Knoxville Ave, Foorla, 11. HYPNOTISM, or Ne A Co = | . 42~™ SS CO ua AN ~ e \ SSSA nie SS Va 2D EN b We Remove QS SAW EDGES 2 This Is only one of the advantages of a strictly up-to-date equipment We en your laundry clean and white. We handle it gently, use machines that won't tear i Let our wagon call to-day. THE GRAND LAUNDRY, New Phone 2882. Old Prone, Main, 1533 2 Style and Comfort ioe Pechape you've ons that \ Walkover Style and Comfort aff \KUe That's ote oie Sores of | ae ry WALK-OVER | 4 ene cists, Do {/ | WALK-OVER | } Notice Our Windows, ? $5.00, $4.00, $3.50 Ys HUTCHINSON’s ese GY = Walk-Over Boot Shop, ‘TRADE HARK EG US PAL OFF RA Weve #28 N, PENNSYLVANIA sr Union Painless Dentists 31 North owe vania Opposite the Whea Store ALUMINUM PLATES, STRONG AS STENI,| ter than gold platen. Bot the pice tw ie ean eg cen ee a Se net interfere, with the seneation of ot) Siieseod Warhena Rete fee” aa een e rie tevin oe | ts Gatco er wien pmg tion care iy eprd Eero | L.S. STOCKMAN, =z Druggist, 501 N. Illinois Street, Telephone Corner Michigan. Main 1025. Prescriptions Compounded—A full Line of DRUGS, SUNDRIES, CIGARS AND SODA. Manufacturer of the KING of ROACH POWDER, guaranteed to rid your house of the pest. D@AGENT FOR PETERMAN'S DISCOVERY. a ) “STRAWS THAT WILL TICKLE YOU" 10 mm LE” q CLET "eae Cae OPULAR OFT ee AS RICE TRAWS “OA Gey i ANAMAS 2 “Sire. $5 ee ——————————— LADIES’ EXCHANGE Wf Want Your Business a s og Be Rw as Rs dake | ae 4 Cr aie i. Ice Cream and Sodas, TEN Lunches ,,,: Fifteen Cents 534 Indiana Avenue. Restaurant and Rooming House, 835 Ft. Wayne Ave. Old phone main 657. JAS. N. SHELTON. LUCAS B, WILLIS N Phones—ditr 995% 604. Shelton & Willis, (Licensed mbaliners) FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS Hest Service. Lady Avtendant, Lowest Prices 418 Indiana Ave. Open all Night. os To read a paper belonging to some- one else is simply a common holdup to the man -who prmts tnat paper. WE Want_Your Business CORN CRISP AND a ICE CREAM CONES FoR Lawn Fetes, Socials, Picnics, Etc., FURNISHED BY — INDIANAPOLIS rr 4 Cone Co. Wholesale and Retail. | Express orders promrt'y attended t. 532 Indiana Ave., indvanapelis I en T wal ‘Bargains, Bra | BIG SHIPMENTS coming In 2107 7 and we are selling SHOES at ) UNHEARD of PRICES | WILSON'S CUT PRICE SAMPLE ‘SHOE | STORE (Shiel Block) 217 indiena Ave Attend our OYCLORAMA SALE no¥ 0 ——————— AND FOO COLORED MEN womex ANTED: For all kind of work. Write me '7 7 and see what I have to offer you. All 12 have to do {s to get on the trainin Yo town, get off in Pittsburg and 00 8 can secure this position for you befor 1 Teave home. Ifyou have a siste, m2, daughter, wife or any relative thst wast ® come out here write me before the sua is gore for particulars. Write THOS, La HARRISON, 1310 Wylle Aveove, PM pure, Pa. L.S.Ayres&Co. Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. CITY AND SOCIETY. Frank C. Hall of Columbus is spending a few days in the city. Regular services at Allen Chapel Sunday conducted by the pastor. Rev. J. J. Francis Robinson is travelling in the Interest of The Freeman. Tan Oxfords for ladies now in at the Big 4 Shoe Store, 352 W. Washington St. The Woman's Club will meet Monday afternoon with Mrs. Lena Stone in Pratt St. Aquos Sodas conforms to the Pure Food Law. Ask your grocer. They are absolutely of the finest quality. Clark Crawford and Ed. Bailey employs in the Chicago post office, are spending a few days in the city. Virgil Bell, headwater at the Grand Hotel Cafe and Miss Kate Clay were married at Louisville Sunday. Mrs. Sallie Robinson will leave Sunday to spend the summer with Mrs. Walter Van Pelt at Salt Lake City Utah. Woodbine Perfume, Oh! now fragrant exquisite, enchanting, bewitching. Only at Blodau's Drug Store. Alphonso Beard, who has been quite ill for some months, is much improved and left Thursday to visit his mother at Nashville, Tenn. The chasing of the greasy pig is going to prove one of the strongest and most laughable features of the program at the Elk's picnic at the Fair Grounds Monday June 17 Arrangents have been made for excellent car service to accommodate the people attending the Elk's Picnic at the Fair Grounds Monday June 17. Dancing will continue 2 a.m. Patrolman Hagerman and Capt Fruitt of the Fire Department are deserving of much credit for the manner in which they protected a prisoner from an excited crowd Sunday. The game of base ball between the rival teams "Rooters" and I. B. C's is causing much speculation as to the outcome. The contest is to be pulled off as one of the many features at the Elk's Picnic J. E. Moreland, the International Secretary of the Y. M. C. A. will be in the city next week and will be the guest of honor at the membership banquet Wednesday evening. The mules to be used in the races* at the Elk's Pionle will be seen in the parade ridden by Jockeys grotesquey att red. Much preparation has been made for this parade and those desiring to see it must be on the streets not later than 10 a. m. Tan Oxfords for ladies now in at the Big 4 Shoe Store, 352 W, Washington St. SPECIAL White Silk WAISTS $2.50 Value, $1.35 330 W. WASHINGTON The Globe FOR SKIRTS THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER EASTON--PICKENS. Miss Clara Easton and Mr. Ed. Pickens formerly of Louisville were quietly married Monday evening at the Second Christian Church parsonage by the Rev. H. L. Herod. Mrs. Pickens is a graduate of the Manual Training School and for five years was the efficient book-keeper of Dr. S. A Furniss. Mr. and Mrs. Pickens are at home to their friends at 440 N. Penn. st. Portland Downs A. B C's. The strong Portland independent team won two of three games played with the A. B. C's at northwestern Park Saturday and Sunday. The Saturday game was a victory for the colored men, but Portland won in the double header Sunday, 11 to 9 and 4 to 1. The Sheridan Baseball Club fell a victim to the I. B. C's Sunday to the tune of 17 to 6. The colored team did some heavy hit, smashing the horsehide for twenty-four hits. Score: I. B. C's... 2 1 9 0 1 3 1 0 0 - 17 2 4 2 Sheridan... 1 0 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 - 6 8 3 Batteries... I. B. C's Fouce and Thompson son: Sheridan, Shanon and Merill. Struck out-By 'Fouce, 12; by Shanon, 2. Time - 1:10. Attendance - 500. A DEPARTMENT STORE PROM ISED. White men, capitalists, are beginning to take advantage of the business possibilities among cooried people. Already a magnificent skating rink is in operation, managed by white men. Now comes a proposition to furnish $50,000 capital for operating a department tsore. The promoters, in event the enterprise is encouraged by leading colored men, will employ colored people in the various departments, making it to all intents and purposes their own store. The promoters will manage and control, taking the chances of profit and loss. The field for such ventures is good appearing. There is every reason for success. The cry is, and has been that, a certain kind of employment is impossible; it is true enough, not because it should be true, but simply because it is true. These white men see the field and, while it is known that they are actuated by business motives strictly, yet there is a philanthropical phase that should be appreciated by the colored people. It is said that the colored people never conduct a store as the one proposed, owing to the lack of needed capital. It appears that $50,000 would be a sufficient sum to establish a very respectable business of the kind outlined. Such a business would need only one thing that might be beyond the scope of the management, that of generous partonage. The management could meet competition in all forms; buy as cheap, sell as cheap, but the people would have to give the support of their own accord. Would they do it? Will they do it if they have the opportunity? We manage to support some concerns, some that are none too much to our credit. Will we appreciate a good thing if it comes among us? BUSINESS INTERESTS. Stetson and Dunlap Hats, Seaton'a Hat Store. For Rent—Two furnished rooms, gentlemen only 510 W. Michigan street. Wanted—Cobblers at 347 Indiana avenue Rocky Mountain Shoe Shop. At once. Flour, feed, coal, ice and tranfer. Bennett Bros. Indiana avenue: 'phone 2977. Tan Oxfords for ladies now in at the Big 4 Shoe Store, 352 W. Washington St. Dr. Langston, dentist at 404 Indiana Ave., New Phone 1692, makes a specialty of plates, crowns, bridges, repairs and regulating children's teeth. The genuine Caister's Rheumatic Remedy sent by mail on receipt of prices 50ct stamps). Has cured others; will cure you. Address, R. P. Blodau, druggist, Indianapolis, Ind. Between the Physician and Patient tands the Pharmacist... it is his office to dispense the purest and best drugs. Upon his skill and integrity the physician depends for results. An error on his part may result seriously for the patient. You can, with confidence, bring your prescriptions to Cauld's Pharmacy, 601 Indiana Ave. TAYLOR'S HAIR GROWER and Dandruff (pomade); 25c at all drug stores or sent by post, no phone. Dryness and every euviral scalp affliction. Stimulates the hair follicles, thereby causing harsh, short, thin hair to grow long, thick, but glossy hair. Provides a nice air dressing provent wonderful in a short time. Agents can make $2 to $5 per day. Write to-day for our list of 108 free articles and particulators. Taylor Remedy Co. Dept. 4, Louisville, Ky. CANCER SPECIALIST Dr. E. B. Brigham, specialist, 18 Wes Market street, Indianapolis, has the "Best Cancer treatment used today. Consult him for all malignant skin diseases. TO COLORED TEACHERS. All colored teachers throughout the United States who contemplate attending the National Educational Association to be held in Los Angeles, Cal., from July 8 to 15, 1907, would write to Col Adden Allens-worth or T. A. Greene, chairman and secretary of special co-mitttee, 821 San Pedro street, Los Angeles, Cal. THE PARKER HOUSE Good weather on and more coming Traveling season now open. When heading for Indianapolis can't forget that the Parker House is still irradiating. Ask for that hostelry; none better in the country Everything in season and the very best service. Excellent table, good sleeping rooms, bath, etc. J. W. Holliman, Prop. 317-321 W. Michigan street. Phones New 4972; Old 651. Cut Price Drugs and School Supplies PRESCRIPTION SPECIALIST Sole Agent for the famous "Kink Straigh ener" Hair Pomade. Price 50 cents. Cor. St. Clair St., and Senate Ave 10 Canvas as Agents. Must be honest and reliable, good pay to the right parties. Address or email at 1024 North Senate Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. VARICOCELE GURED IN 10 DAYS TO STAY CURED, No Cutting. No Pain. No Detention from Business. I want every man suffering from Varicocele, Stricture, Contagious Blood Poison, Nervous Debility, Hydroceile, Prostatic Diseases, Semper Urge. or allied troubles to write to me and I will explain to him my method of curing these diseases. I invite in particular all men who have been suffering from a medical treatment elsewhere. I will demonstrate to your entire satisfaction why I can cure your permanently. My consultation is free and I am always perfect cure will be reasonable and not more than you will be willing to pay. My Home Treatment is Successful and Strictly Private. My Books Mailed Free Upon Application. NO CURE NO PAY. W. R. MAYO, M. D, 603 N. DELAWARE ST., INDIANAPOLIS - INDIANA. $ $1.20 is the weekly payment on $ a $50 loan for 50 weeks. Other amounts in the same proportion. $ You can pay weekly, monthly or quarterly, and every payment made reduces the loan. ```markdown ```text $Loans made in all parts of the $city; also at Shelbyville, Green-$field, Knightstown, Franklin,$Columbus, Greencastle, Martins-$ville, Lebanon, Noblesville, St.$Paul, Greensburg, Spiceland,$Danville, Plainfield, and all$towns reached by interurban$roads. Mail or phone applications receive our prompt attention. If you need money, fill$out the following blank, cut it$out and mail it to us, and our$Agent will call on you. Name. Wife's Name. ``` Name. Street and Number. EVERYBODY indiana Ave., and Michigan s'rect, for everything usually kept in a first-class drug store. Prices are the same as in all CUT RATE Drug Stores Only registered clerks employed. Sole agents for Ford's Hair Pomade and Hair Straightener. SEND 20 Cents and I will print your name and address neatly on fifteen high grade cards. Address Edmond Day, Guthrie, Ky. Tan Oxfords for ladies now in at the Big 4 Shoe Store, 352 W. Washington St MAIL ORDERS SOLICITED Money With Order—No Goods Sent C.O.D. SEND SIZE, STYLE and COLOR CATALOGUE FREE DR. W. N. SHORT, President STERLING R. HOLT, Vice-President HARRY E. HILL, Secretary. AMERICAN HAT CO., Department C., 31 S. Illinois St., INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. This Is The "PERFECT" Gas Range The Cook's Comfort Oven Sold on Easy Payments by The Indianapolis Gas Company, 45 S. Pennsylvania Street. MRS. WHITTEN, Millinery Special sale all next week of Tailored and Dress Hats. We also do exclusive ORDER WORK. Give us a call; we will convince you; our time is entirely yours. 335-337 Indiana Avenue. HOSE REELS. A 50-Foot Length of "Competition" Hose with all attachments, $4.00. Several other good brands, including the "Chicago Electric," a pure rubber hose, the best made. It sells at 18c a foot, cut to any de- sired length. Hose Reels 50c. VONNEGUT HARDWARE COMPANY. 120-124 E. Washington Street. Both Phones 589. AQUOS SODAS AT YOUR GROCER. They are made from the purest ingredients and distilled water. None are better nor more delicious. Look for the Aquos Label and Government guarantee number. GINGER ALE, LEMON SODA, ORANGE SODA, ROOT BEER, SARSAPARILLA, IRON BREW Aquos Distilled Water Co. NOTICE. First-class American Plan Walter wanted. Will pay $25.00 per month and room. No one need apply but men o good character and sober habits. Apply o J J. Miles, Headwaiter Park Hotel-Madison, Wisconsin. Tan Oxforda for ladies now In at the Big Shoe Store, 352 W. Washington street. BLACK PLAITED CECILIAN SKIRTS $1.50. The Bee Hive LADIES OUTFITTERS 408 W.WASH. 51 you are just as sure of satisfactory treatment from beginning to end of transaction as if you were dealing with the most solid bank in the city. Our contract is plain and simple. It contains no snakes to trip you up; any one can grasp its meaning at one reading. It tells just what rate of interest you are to pay and how and when the payments are to be made. Contains no loop-holes where extra expense can be added on. You get all the time you need on the loan and the security remains in your possession. Is there any reason why, when you do borrow, you should not come straight to our office? Will paint, repair and rubber tire your vehicle on short notices. All work guaranteed perfectly satisfactory. The only first-class colored establishment of its kind in the South. Also furnish the best and finest up-to-date cabs and surries in the city. Call, come or phone me for anything on such matters, and oblige. Atlanta Phone: R. A. CHESTER, Custodian The Hit of the Season All Indianapolis is talking about the $1.25-$1.50 Waists we are selling at All Spring Suits, Coats, S price. About 60 Walk value, to go DOMB BRO 134 W. Washington OPPORTUNITY, Though long Deferred, is Never When I THE F Home Brewing IS NOW O Harvey Taylor 321-323 First time this INDIANA AVE. ALL GOOD PINK'S Cut R Comply in every PURE FO We Lead, Others PINK'S P 550 Indiana Ave., Southe SPORTUNITY, Though long Defered, is Nevertheless Only the More Appr When It Comes. THE FAMOUS Home Brewing Company's B IS NOW ON TAP AT Harvey Taylor's Saloon -323 NA AVE. First time this Brand has been introduced Colored Trade. ALL GOODS SOLD BY NK'S Cut Rate Pharm Comply in every way with the PURE FOOD LAW We Lead, Others Try to Follow. NK'S PHARMA Indiana Ave., Southeast Corner West All Spring Suits, Coats, Skirts and Millinery at half price. About 60 Walking Skirts, regular $6.00 value, to go at $3.75. OPPORTUNITY, Though long Deferred, is Nevertheless Only the More Appreciated When It Comes. THE FAMOUS Home Brewing Company's Beer IS NOW ON TAP AT Harvey Taylor's Saloon, 321-323 First time this Brand has been introduced to the INDIANA AVE. Colored Trade. ALL GOODS SOLD BY PINK'S Cut Rate Pharmacy Comply in every way with the PURE FOOD LAW. We Lead, Others Try to Follow. PINK'S PHARMACY, 550 Indiana Ave., Southeast Corner West Street. We want every girl and boy to become agents and reporters for the Indianapolis Freeman. You can make $4 to $5 a week during the months of vacation. THE RAND LEAD 338-340 EW THE GRAND LEADER 338-340 E.WASH.ST. WHITE LAWN WAISTS, 1/4 r long sleeves, button back or front, embroidery or lace trimmed fronts, tucked back, lace collars, up to $1 75 values, choice ..... 9 60 SKIRTS, of Union linen, one style has tucks and plaits; another embroidered trimmed, regular $3.00 values, choice ..... $1.69 79c Skirts and Millinery at half ing Skirts, regular $6.00 at $3.75. D S, LADIES' OUTFITTERS. Bington Street. Heless Only the More Appreciated Comes. AMOUS Company's Beer IN TAP AT Or's Saloon, Brand has been introduced to the Colored Trade. S SOLD BY Rate Pharmacy y way with the OD LAW. Is Try to Follow. PHARMACY, East Corner West Street. "Buy and build," is the slogan of Houston, Texas; it has a good sound for any old place. Get busy. The Freeman has a larger circulation than any other Negro publication. LEADER 338-340 E.WASH.ST.