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INDIANAPOLIS FEB 1933 PUBLIC 1800 Vol 4 No.31 AN INTERESTING NEWS LETTER FROM THE 24TH INFANTRY Vancouver Barracks, Washington Personal and Social Activities In the Ranks. The semi annual meeting of the "High Rollers Baseball club" organization of Co. was held Thursday day evening Jan 25 in the "Barrack Annex." The principal topic of the evening was the election of officers for the year. The well known Mr. Arthur Lewis of the Philadelphia Pinkney Giants, presided at the meeting. Among the officers that were elected is Mr. McStanfiel. 1st regiment of the Co. elected as manager; Mitchell Busby of the famous Alabame Blues elected as captain; Willie Tanner, the Palmetto hard hitter, elected as clerk of order and James Cole as secretary and treasurer. After the election of officers a business discussion of a half-hour was indulged in which developed much diversity of opinion as to the clubs success. The 20th Century Club of Co. B devoted two hours to discussion Monday evening, Jan. 22d, at the Red Men's hall. The question was "that the 20th Century Club should fuse with other regimental organizations." The club voted against it and the decision was that the movement known as the 20th Century club should remain separate and independent of all other regimental associations, except as might be convenient to cooperate in furtherance of common objects Sergt, Charles W Grayson give the boys a gramophone entertainment Wednesday evening which was highly appreciated by all. Andrew Hammond, a musician of Co. B, is on the sick list It is rumored that Mr Allen P. Wooten will soon transfer to Co. L, Skaguay, Alaska. We cannot help but miss him. John W. Hall a corporal of Co B was discharged Thursday Jan 25, by reason of expiration of term of Service. Paris, Ill. Anna March is increasing her practice. Mrs, Nellie Fletcher of Charleston, is visited Mrs Banks between trains last Tuesday. Miss Paris Thomas has returned from a visit with relatives in Danville, Ill. The A M E Sundyschool is progressing with its new officers, they are preparing to give an entertainment next Thursday. Miss Emma Casy is visiting Rev. and Mrs Coleman. Mr. Wm. Duncan has returned to his home Witchata, Kan, after a pleasant visit with relatives in the city Rev and Mrs. Marsh are at their new residence in W Washington st Miss Clara Reed entertained the 19th Century club Thursday eve, Rev Marsh of Second Baptist church is progressing in his new field. Greencastle Hints. Mrs Towsend who has been visiting her father and friends returned home, at Chicago last week, Miss M Whitaker is on the sick list and Mrs John Sain is reported getting better this week,' Mrs Harvey Moore is visiting friends in Indianapolis this week, Mrs Dickens and daughter of North Carolina have returned after 12 years absence. Rev Hardiman of the A M E church has been absent for two Subscribe for weeks and his whereabouts areunknown to member and friends. Rev R D Leonard is having great success in revival meeting this week, Plainfield Items. Rev. W. R. Huchison w-s called away last Sabbaqh to the charge of the funeral services of one of his former members, Sister Lidia Davis of Mt Pleasant but at the time of her death she was a citizen of Indianapolis. The members of the family of the deceased were shown the greatest of respect in their bereavement. Lookout for Feb 4, it brings to Plainfield a special sermon delivered by pastor, both old and are requested to be present. The old folk's concert given last Thursday evenening was a grand success, Rev W. H. Sanders, P. E. addressed the audience, after which an old plantation melody was rendered by an invisible member of the stage. The address was highly appreciated by all who were present. He impressed the minds of his hearers very favorably Revivals begins Feb 4th Mrs Nancy Reed is still on the sick list. During the absence of our minister Brother Alexander M. Culley, occupied the pulpit. Edinburg News The meeting is getting along nicely. Rev. Franklin was called away on account of the sickness. Mrs. Smith. of Hope, who has been spending a few days with Mrs. Martin, left for her home this morning. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bird spent Sunday in the city. Messrs Jackson Henderson and Claude Beatty spent sunday evening in the city. Mrs Susie Miller is improving. South Bend News Mrs. G. D. Smith returned home from Lorraine, O., sick. Things are quiet in the city at present. Geo. Marrs was taken to the Epworth hospital for treatment Friday and is getting along nicely. James Bower and Miss Rosa Walker of West Liberty, O were married on the 22d of last month in this city. Rev. Mrs. Alexander's Young Ladies Sundayschool class will give an entertainment last Tuesday evening Feb.6 at the A. M. E. church. The Mt. Zion Baptist church will start its revival meeting Sunday Feb. 4th. The Odd Fellow are preparing for a grand Valentine ball on the 14 at the G A R hall Mrs Rachiel Haithcox is on the sick Mrs Julia Byers is quite ill at her home 711 W Monroe st Little Winnie Anderson is the sick list. The young ladies of Mt. Zion Baptist church gave a pink tea social at the church Wednesday evening. The Cdd Fellows entertainment last week neted over $11. Where Servants Are Cheap. A recent issue of The Transvaal Critic contained this suggestive bit of news: "The man Uys who thrashed two native servant girls to death in the Wakkerstroom district some months ago has been sentenced to two years' hard labor. Mild as the sentence will appear to those who correctly estimate the value of human life, it has astounded the relatives and friends of the accused. It says a good deal for the jury that they did not decide on an acquittal, seeing that the state attorney stated in the read not long ago that to thrash a native servant to death was not a dishonoring crime." Recorder. HON. JOHN L. GRIFFITHS WELL KNOWN ATTORNEY AND A POLISHED ORATOR. A Leading Candidate for the Republican Gubernatorial Nomination. His Worth and Qualifications. In the coming contest for the republican nomination for governor, the man most prominently before the public at this time is the Hon. John L. Griffiths, of this city. Even his opponents in what promises to be one of the most interesting political contests in the history of the state admit this, while they insist that present talk is no indication of the ultimate drift of public sentiment. The many complimentary newspaper notices and the THE LIFE OF JOHN W. HARRIS M. HON. JOHN L. GRIFFITHS hundreds of letters that are being received daily, from admiring friends all over the state, tends to show that the seniment expressed, is real and the popular demand is drifting aright. Mr. Griffiths is a product of New York City where he was born October 7, 1855. He was graduated from the collegiate and law departments of the Iowa state university. He removed to Indianapolis in 1875, and has practiced law here since 1877 and placed General Harrison in nomination for United States senator. June 5, 1889 he married Miss Caroline Henderson, a very accomplished young lady of Lafayette Indiana. From 1889 until 1893 he was reporter of the supreme court. He was a candidate for the nomination for governor in 1896 and was defeated by James A. Mount, the present incumbent. There is no doubt that more people are for Mr. Griffiths—many more than were for him in 1896. He is looked upon as being eminently fitted for the place and well equipped to make a vigorous and effective canvass. His acquaintance among those who will be the figures on the floor of the convention is very large. Three years ago he make no canvass to speak of for the nomination. He invited no one to come to Indianapolis to see him and held no meeting to rally his friends. In fact his campaign was confined to about ten speeches in various parts of the state which, his friends declare, were more for the cause of republicanism than they were for John L. Griffiths. This time he has entered the race, with the determination to win Mr. Griffiths has national fame as an orator. He has taken part in campaigns in Indiana, Ohio, Kentncky, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont and Maine. The republican national committee has for years eagerly availed itself of his services on the stump whenever possible. He has been "stumping" Indiana for twenty years and there is not even a remote corner of the state where he is not known. He has a polished style, a forceful delivery, and his voice has the true oratorical ring. The question of location which has been used by some, for the avowed pur The Newsiest, Spiciest and Best Edited Negro Journal in the State pose of hindering the candidacy of Mr Griffiths, has, instead of proving a drawback, proven that the argument is groundless and puerile. There is a general feeling that Mr. Griffiths belongs to the state and not to Indianapolis. This feeling is accentuated by the fact that for twenty years he has not failed to respond to an invitation to speak for the republican cause in any and every place in the state, however small it may have been or however inconvenient the undertaking. He has been a servant of the party everywhere and this fact is remembered by the party workers. The spirit of the republican party has always been to secure the best men, wherever they may be found. Mr. Griffiths strong personality and eminent qualifications, politically and intellectually, at once proclaim him to be the most formidable candidate before the people. 19 Mr. Griffiths needs no formal introduction to the colored people of this state, because he has appeared before nearly as many colored audiences as white. In this city he has doubtless appeared on the rostrum of every colored church, at various times, and his services have allways been at the disposal of the race, on public occasions. The Recorder believes that the race will show their reciprocal feeling for Mr. Griffith and anxiously await the opportunity. Musical and Literary Affair The following is the program of the Musical and Literary entertainment to be given at Second Christian church, corner Missouri and Thirteen streets, Tuesday evening, Feb. 6, 1900, under the auspices of Club No. 3, Mrs, Corbin, president, Program - to be rendered promptly at 8:30 o'clock. Opening remarks.....Rev Newton Plano solo.....Miss Myrtle Hart Solo.....Robert Kirk Recitation.....Mrs. Sue White Duett.....Mesdames Susie Wilson and Carter Smith. Broomlet solo.....Miss Willie Hart Recitation.....Little Clara Moore Solo.....Sidney Kirk Solo.....Miss Maude Bass Recitation.....Amos Bybee Violin solo.....Master Frederic Blair Solo.....Ezra Roberts Solo.....Miss Gora Jackson Reading.....Mrs. Jennie Taylor Solo.....Mrs Clarence Dunlap Solo.....Dr. J. H. Ward Duett-Instrumental.....Messrs Carter Smith and James Alexander. In the selection of Dr. S. A Furniss as a member of the executive committee, County Chairman Aiken has certainly done the wise and sensible thing, Dr. Furniss is among the foremost men of the community and all ways stands for that which is progressive. We feel that his counsel and ad. vice will prove valuable too the party, and that the interests of the Negro will be justly represented. A Journal of Opinions in the interest of the Ra Correspondence Solicits Special Inducements to Sample Copies on App A Journal of Opinions, published in the interest of the Race. Correspondence Solicited Special Inducements to Agents Sample Copies on Application Vincennes Doings. Quarterly-meeting services held at Bethel A, M E church last Sunday. In the absence of P, E, Lewis Rev Townsend of Washington assisted Rev Jones and preached a soul stiring sermon in the evening to a large audience. The choir rendered many choice selections. P E Lewis arrived in the city Monday morning from Evansville and held his quarterly conference at the A M E church. Elder Lewis expressed himself as being very much pleased. He compliment the church and pastor on their good work, Elder Hopkins has closed his revival at the 2nd Baptist church He feels that much good has been done at his church revival, Mrs Eliza Dubois, an old and well respected citizen, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs A. Clinton in S4th st, She was a member of the A M E church for fifty years, The funeral was held last Sunday, The 2nd Baptist Sundayschool is progressing nicely The Odd Fellows of our city have reorganized. Last Tuesday night they met and elected officers. The next meeting will be in their new hall over the postoffice Horace Clinton, of Chicago is in the city spending a few days with his mother. He was in attendance at his grandmother's, Mrs Dubois, Funeral, The Lend a Hand Sewing Circle of the A ME gave a poverty social at the mason hall last Tuesday evening, A large crowd was present and every one had a nice time. Last Sunday evening Mrs Ellen Goens lead one of the best Christian Endeavor meetings the society has had so far Indiana's Best Negro Newspaper Rev Jones has organized a society at the church for the benefit of the young people, to be known as the 'Young People's Sunday afternoon Vincennes Club' Officers were elected, the exercises will be of a literary nature. A week of prayer is being held at the A M E church this week, preparing for protracted meeting, Mr P morris is visiting in our city. Bloomington News Rev McWilliams of Cincinnati conducted meetings at the 2nd Baptist church each night last week and returned to his home on Monday. Subscribe for The Recorder, one year $1 Rev W B Harris visited his aged father who is quite sick at Bowling green, Ky this week The infant son of Prof A J King has recovered from a serious illness Mrs Jerry Todd and Mr Samuel Tucker, both of whom have been ill with rheumatism for a long time, are slowly improving, Rev J H Jackson the former pastor of 2nd Baptist church visited his family this week The B F Washington Literay society rendered a good program at the A M E church on Thursday night Subscribe for The Recorder and keep posted on the leading topics of the day. 25c for 3 months The very successful series of revival meetings at Bethel A M E church closed on the 24 Quarterly at the A M E church Feb 11 Rev M Lewis, P, E is expected to be present Miss mattie Jacobs is preparing the children to give a grand concert about the middle of Feb. Price 2 Cents WANTED: For Harrison Bros' BIG Spectacular Production of the New an Ancient South 50 Colored artists, 30 Men and 20 Young Women; men to be decidedly dark, Women, Octooons, Creoles or light mulattoes; Cake Walkers, Buck, Wing and Jig dancers. Men given preference who play brass and string, and if good in any of the above lines no stage experience is necessary. Men or Women who play instruments state if play by note. Travel in Harrison Bros.' Own Train of Palace Cars, the finest and best equipped Train of Cars for dining and sleeping accommodations of any organization. Show the year round; pavillion in summer, Opera House in winter. Special inducements offered to good singers. $25,000 invested. Apply by letter and must inclose photograph. No telegrams. If lame or deformed in any manner; don't write. Address: Marrison Bros. No 11 South 9th-St. Philadelphia Penn. Shelbyville Notes. Mrs Mattie Roberts went to Indianapolis Sunday to visit her daughter, Mrs. Mary Brooks, Mr. A. Penick has moved into an elegant two story house in S. Harrison ave. owned by John Curtis of Muncie Last Thursday evening at the residence of Mr James Grissom just south of the city occurred the marriage of his daughter Lizzie to Archie Withall. It was a very pretty affair. Rev. L. W. Gray of Walnut Hill, Cincinnati, performed the ceremony in his usual style A large number of guests both white and colored were present. Numerous presents were received. The bride was neatly attired in a very beautiful gown of light blue cloth, trimmed in white satin. She had a white rose in her hair, and carried a small basket of roses and smilax. The groom was dressed in the conventional black. Rev. T. R. Fletcher is having good success in his revival at the 2nd M. E. Church. Miss Estella Johnson went to Indianapolis Sunday to visit friends this week. Little Helen Mathews who has been quite at her home in S. Pike st, is better. Miss Jennie Johnson was visiting her sister in Indianapolis this week. Mri. John Marshall, Mrs. T. R. and Lizzie Fletcher, are on the sick list. Little Roscoe Mitchell was christened at the 2nd M. E. church Sundy. Master Jacob Stafford made his first appearance in long pants Sunday The Marine band gave a concert at 2nd Baptist church last Friday evening. Some fine numbers were rendered and the boys deserved a much larger crowd. Jeffersonville Read The Recorder. Indiana's Best Negro Newspaper Mrs Mary Denning mother of George Denning, whose life was sought by a Kentucky mob a year two ago, died at the home of her son Wednesday Jan. 24th at the age of 74 yrs. Funeral held at Rose Hill Baptist Church Thursday. A Grand Rally was held at the Ind, Ave, Baptist Church Sunday Rev C Manuel of New Albany preached at 3 o'clock Rev D L Irvin began a series of meetings Monday night at Zion Revival still continues at Bethel Rose Hill Baptist Churches - INDIANAPOLIS, IND All communications for publication should be accompanied with the name of the writer—not necessarily for publication but as a guarantee of good faith. We solicit news, contributions, opinions and face all matter affecting the Race. We will not pay for any matter, however, unless it is ordered by us. All matter intended for publication must reach this office not later than Wednesday of each week to insure insertion the current issue. ADVERTISING RATES Will be furnished on Application Entered at the Postoffice as second-class matter. All letters, Communications and Business matters should be addressed to THE RECORDER. 123 W New Y Ak street. EDITORIAL Louisville has declined a library of to it by Andrew Carnegie. What does Louisville want with a library? A battery of six shooters would be more her line. The colored people of Indiana are making wondrous strides forward, politically, commercially, financially and intellectually. The Negro is an important factor in this state, and his influence is being felt along all lines. There may be some doubt as to what is going on in South Africa, but there is none as to the Phillipines, The Eagle is going on to constant victory, The latest news is that our troops have secured a Taal-hold. The Democrats do not want to take the part of the Boers. All they want is to persuade the country that the Republicans refuse to do it. They are playing the same that they played in the case of Cuba. The unfortunate results to their cause in that struggle need not be rehearsed. It is somewhat paralyzing to the Anglo-Saxon mind to learn that there is no law in Cuba against perjury, where it is certainly needed, if anywhere. No wonder justice goes astray there. The whole thing goes to show that no race of people can really understand the mental workings of the minds of others. It is all right for the Frankfort ministers to hold meetings of humiliation and prayer on account of the bloody acts, both past and present, for which Kentucky has become infamous. But what is needed is a court with enough to enforce the laws and juries with sense enough to disregard family influence in rendering their verdicts. The employment of Mrs. Lillian Thomas Fox on the staff of the Indianapolis Daily News, at a regular stipulated salary, is not only a fitting recognition of Mrs. Fo's ability as a writer and all around newspaper woman, but tends to prove that real merit knows no color and will sooner or later meet substantial recognition. In the selection of Dr. S. A Furniss as a member of the executive committee, County·hairman Aiken has certainly done the wise and sensible thing, Dr. Furniss is among the foremost men of the community and always stands for that which is progressive. We feel that his counsel and advice will prove valuable too the party and that the interests of the Negro will be justly represented. The character of Mr. Bryan's anti trust speeches prevents their having any real influence on intelligent men. He does not guard himself by attacking only evil trusts, but deliberately assaults all large corporations, however organized and whether good or bad in their tendencies. His words are thus evidently prepared with the deliberate intention of imflaming the poor and ignorant against all capital, and as such do not appeal to reasona- If the colored organization that is underway, will drop differences in its own council chambers, and come out with a bold, unwavering front macking demands in reason and in season, there is no reason why it should not stand for much hereafter. It office becomes the incident to party success, instead of the actuating principle, sincerely in its motives will be established and ends will be gained that could not be gained otherwise.—The Freeman, If "differences in its own council chambers" really do exist in the very recent Republican organization, The Recorder can see but a faint gleam of hope for success in itself, or material benefit to the Republican party. The "rule or ruin" spirit, to often manifested in all race organizations, must be crushed down, and the individuals who stand for such must be relegated to the rear. The fact the colored man to often represents nothing more than the assertion that he is a Negro, is the reason that his demands for party recognition, receive no consideration. CAUSE OF PROSPERITY. Found in Conditions Resulting From the Triumph of Protection. Naturally, "The Advance Agent of Prosperity" takes frequent occasion to refer to the condition of business and industry. That the business of the country was sorely prostrated and great numbers of its workers were seeking employment in vain or working at reduced wages is a simple historical fact so well known to all audiences that at a word of reference they may remember more than a long speech could describe. But that reference, however polite and kindly, galls beyond endurance some of the President's opponents, who forget facts in their passionate answers. Yet it is true that the most wonderful change for the better ever known in American history followed the nomination and election in 1896 and the President is entirely justified in maintaining that the national policy which he represents was in a great part the cause of that change. Democrats used to say last year that the extraordinary prosperity of the country was due to great crops and great foreign demand for them. But this year the country has even greater prosperity, with official reports showing a remarkable decrease in the principal crops. If the department is right losses on wheat and cotton and many other crops by frost and flood and prolonged drought have reached the magnitude of a national disaster, and yet the business of the country is larger, and its profits are better, and its sense of confidence and prosperity is keener than one year or two years ago, when crop conditions were peculiarly favorable. Nor is the prevalent feeling mistaken. Records of commerce and industry, which it is possible dispute, show that the gain over last year business done or hands employed has been greater than the gain of last year over 1897 or 1896. For example, the volume of all business transacted through clearing houses in nine months of 1896 was $73,388,000,000, and $40,353,000,000 in 1897, and $49,152,000,000 in 1898, and 69,401,000,000 in 1899, so that for every $100 paid in 1896 there was paid $108 in 1897 and $131 in 1898 and $186 in 1899. This is not a change which has come, as some demagogues were wont to say, bp the act of God, by astonishing harvests, together with famine elsewhere. The shipments of wheat and corn and cotton have been about as large since July 1, when the new crops began to go forward from the short crops of this year, as they were from the larger crops of last year, but the great gain has been in other directions. This country has shipped to others more of its manufactured products than ever before, and yet that is not the chief gain. The great fact is that the prosperity of its own people has so marvelously increased, and their ability to purchase has been so enlarged, and their actual purchases of products have so vastly expanded, that a production much greater than was ever known before this year is found actually insufficient to meet the demand. On July 1, 1897, just before the present tariff was enacted, the production of pig iron was 166,557 tons weekly, according to the American Manufacturer, and on October 1 it was 284,967 tons, but in spite of this increase of 71 per cent, in production the orders unfilled run far into the next year. When one thinks what an army of men is required to get out the ore and limestone and coke, and to smelt such a quantity of iron, and then to work it up into thousands of forms for final use, and how there has been a great increase in wages paid as well as in number of men employed, it seems less strange that the demand for other products has enlarged. This enormous expansion of the home demand is generally and rightly attributed in the main to that revolution in national policy which the election of 1896 produced. The McKinley tariff has been followed in 1892 by the most prosperous year then known to American history. The change of national policy in 1893, insuring the overthrow of that tariff, brought the worst prostration known in business and industries for half a century. The return to the national policy which secures control of the American markets, the largest and best in all the world, to American labor and capital, has not only restored the prosperity of 1892, but greatly increased the prostration of the people, because they have increased in number and in wealth during seven years, have found foreign markets for greater quantities of their products, and have consciously entered upon a new era of national development in which they clearly mean that their industries shall never be placed at the mercy of foreign competition—New York Tribune. THE RECORDER. INDIANAPOLIS. DIANA TWO ADMINISTRATIONS. Scenes of Poverty Replaced by Pictures of Splendid Prosperity. A recent edition of the American Economist presents two illustrations which preach a sermon and tell a story of peculiar interest and significance. The first, a photographic production of a scene of actual occurrence, brings into view a condition which existed in January, 1894, less than a year after the inauguration of Grover Cleveland as President of the United States. The administration of President Cleveland was distinctly committed to the policy of free trade, and from the moment the result of the Presidential election of November, 1892, became known, the country began to feel the stress and stringency of the changed industrial economic outlook. A year and a quarter later, the period at which the scene portended in the first picture occurred the wage emperors of the United States were brought face to face with the disastrous consequences involved in the triumph of free trade. Out of work, out of money, their wives and children suffering from lack of food and clothing, eagerly thronged the places where relief was dispensed. One among these numerous places was the New York Herald building, corner of Broadway and Ann Street, where free clothing was handed out to the needy. It was a charity which honored the generous proprietor of the Herald, and which went far toward mitigating the sufferings of the poor in that never-to-be-forgotten free trade winter of 1893-1894. The charity was the worthier on the part of the Herald because of the element of reparation entered into it. Come we now to the second picture, which appears in the New York Herald of Dec. 5, 1899. Three years and a month have elapsed since the verdict of the people at the Presidential election of November, 1896, was made known in favor of a protective tariff. Instead of the dismal scenes of poverty seeking the dole of free soup and free clothing, we have a picture of Uncle Sam, his features expressing supreme gratification, standing by the side of a chimney in whose dense mass of escaping smoke are seen the outlines of the word "Prosperity," while a huge placard announces the fact that "During the past week the wages of 56,700 operatives in Fall River, Lowell and New Bedford have been advanced 10 per cent." The New York Herald was for many years a strenuous advocate of free trade for the United States. It is not so strenuous now. Otherwise it would hardly have furnished the second picture which tell so vividly and so convincingly story of contrasting conditions under two administrations. No Tariff Tinkering: Representative Payne, of New York, Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means is certain that the present Congress will do no tariff tinkering. "The Fifty-sixth Congress has important work on its hands," said he in a recent interview. There will be no tariff legislation during the present session. The condition of the country is to-day thoroughly prosperous and will continue so unless ill-advised and radical legislation affecting the business and financial interests of the nation is enacted during the next few years. "The country demands and should have a settled and assured policy in respect to those questions. The Dingley law as a revenue producer has more than satisfied those responsible for its enactment, and has proved gratifying to the people of the country generally. "It has furnished ample revenue to carry on the government from the moment the sugar and wool schedules began to operate. I am convinced that the happy results it has produced will be permanent." Representative Payne is right. The Dingley law has proved so satisfactory and in all ways beneficial to the country that the people have no desire to interrupt its operations for some time to come. What Senator Daniel Does Not See. "I see no encouragement to Democrats in the recent elections," is the concluding sentence of a letter written to the New York World by John W. Daniel, United States Senator from Virginia and a leader in the democratic party. Right you are, Senator There is no encouragement visible to Democrats, always excepting the halcyon and vociferous optimist out in Nebraska, who sees encouragement for Mr. Bryan's overpowering ambition to lead his party to certain defeat. All else is gloom and discouragement for Democrats, but it is a mighty fine prospect for the country as a whole, for does it not give assurance that the march of prosperity shall continue uninterrupted under a second term McKinley and protection? Such is verily the outlook. Hence the inability of Senator Daniel to discover any "encouragement to Democrats in the recent elections." A Financial Contrast Under Cleveland and free trade we had peace and no extraordinary expenses of any kind, and the government was obliged to issue bonds in order to keep good the national credit and to get gold for our depleted and well-nigh empty treasury. Under McKinley and protection we are conducting a costly war, yet, to relieve stringency in the money market, the Secretary of the Treasury has offered to take from an overflowing treasury $25,000,000, and put it into general circulation by buying bonds to that amount. The contrasting circumstances outline in vivid colors the difference there is in respect to the condition of our national finances between free trade and protection. Another Orphan Child Another trust has just made its appearance in free trade Great Britain. The London Economist announces the formation of the United Indigo and Chemical Company, limited, this being an amalgamation of eight firms which comprise the leading Indigo manufacturers of the United Kingdom. It does not appear that the Dingley law is responsible for the British trust, or that the absence of a protective tariff constitutes any serious bar to the formation of trusts. CORRESPONDENCE. Miss Ketur Bulged of Ripley, O., is visiting her aunt, Mrs Will iams. Mrs. Burl Jones' son is sick with pneumonia. Mrs. Chas Beard entertained a number of friends last Tues day evening. Misses Page and Williams of Black ville, Va., are now residing here. The A. M. E. church has closed its four weeks' meeting with much success. Walter Burton and George Roberts of Danville, Ill., were the guests of Misses Eva Johnson and Blanche Patterson last Sunday week. Mrs. Malinda Ritchey. of Covington, was in the city last week Greenfile Bits. Rev. T. T, Carpenter is in Chicago assisting Rev. Robinson in a revival Miss Hattie Knox, who has just finished a term in school at Princeton, Ky., is spending the vacation here with her sister, Mrs. Retta Curry. Mrs. Martha Weaver and Miss Kate Watkins went to the Beach Saturday to attend the funeral of Mrs Delilah Davis of Indianapolis. Nathan Jones who had his leg broken some time ago is able to be out on crutches. Mrs. Retta Curry has returned from Logansport where she and her children have been visiting. LaFayette Notes A glorious revival now in progress at the A. M. E. church There have been 14 conversions and accessions. Rev. White the pastor is being ably assisted by Rev. Mrs. Mary Wilson of Indianapolis who is rendering noble service. Mrs. Mary Bedford a staunch member of the A. M. E. church, dropped dead at her home last Tuesday morning. Mrs. Millie McDonald is on the sick list. Charle. t n Notes The A. M. E, Sundayschool elected the following officers for the year: Miss Musett Smith, supt; Albert Brooks, ass't; Maggie Green, see'y; Pearl Brooks ass't; Bro. Ford, treas; James Wayne, librarian; Maggie Green organist. Mrs. Francis Smith has returned to Jeffersonville. Mrs. Hayden and her daughter Miss Allie of Indianapolis are at the bedside of Mrs. Adline Smith. Mrs. E. Wilson and Mrs. R. Wilson are on the sick list. Prof. D. W. Cain is visiting his family in Seymour. Quarterly meeting Feb. 18 at the A. M. E. church. Sevmour News. The Rev, P. Ferguson of Princeton, is conducting revival meeting at the Second Baptist church. Miss Mary Dehoney returned Saturday from West Baden. Mr. William Johnson of Columbus bus, was in the city last Sunday. Mr Enoch Reed of Mitchell, visited our city last Sunday. Mrs Nancy Smith was the guest of Mrs Martha Litsey, in North Vernon, last Sunday. Services at the Methodist church last Sunday, were well attended. Rev. CD Lamb preached a very interesting sermon at the morning services and there was one accession to the church. The ladies Church Aid society of the Methodist church gives promise of being a grand success. The Misses Birdie and Annie Adams and Annie Runkins are the guest of friends in Glenwood and Rushville. Julius Milton is on the sick list. Misses Edith and Inez Marshal are visiting Mrs. Miller in Glenwood, Mr George Clark of Beaver Lick Ky., is spending a few days with his mother. Mrs. Carter continues very till. The League of the Second M E church will give a concert for the benefit of the pastor. Revival meeting at the second M E church has closed after a very successful effort. A Social club has been organized by the young men of the city. The funeral of Adline Weaver occurred from the M E church, the pastor Rev. White officiating, As we go to press the death of Mrs John Lewis is announced. She had been a sufferer for a long time. Mrs, Emma Vertreace is on the sick list Mrs. Mariah Bell will visit her daughter in New Albany, shortly. Mr H, Vertrease the well known blacksmith, will resume his place at the Rex Buggy works. Monday Mr Lesley Roberts and brother of Jeffersonville, will be employed as helpers with Mr. Vertreace. Newcastle News. Mrs. Aiice Lears has recovered from her late illness Miss Mattie Kiser is on the sick list. Mr Joseph Hoosier accompanied by his niece Miss Ida Kiser attended a dinner party in Dublin last Sunday. Rev. Kertlast is assisting in the revival at Commerville. The Odd Fellows elected their trustees for the ensuing year: Will Means of Knightstown and Martin Dean and Joseph Hoosier of New Castle. The order is progressing in our city. Marlon Dots. Revival meeting closed last Sunday, after a very successful effort. The second lodge of the Knights of Tabor will be instituted at the Second Baptist church next Friday at 2 p.m., by Mrs. J. Boyd of Indianapolis. The Sorosis club was entertained Thursday, on E Tenth street. The following members were present: Mrs W. O. Pettiford, W. Harper John Wallace, H Fleming, B D Pettiford, J Weaver, W O Mitch em, W T. Thomas' T. Donson, E. Weaver, J W. Morgan, F. B Furguson, W H Burden, F. Fletcher, Mrs W. C. Pettiford read an interesting paper, subject "Intellectual Progress,' after which refreshments were served. The club will be en tertained next Thursday on East Grant street, The Womens Mite missionary society met with Mrs. Susan Burden, Mrs. Kate Winslow presiding Members responded with scripture quotations. Mrs. Roxie Fletcher of Michigan addressed the society. The election of officers followed. The next meeting will be at the residence of Mrs. D. Artis. The Thimble and Needle pleasure club, was organized on Jan. 13. Mrs. Arnold Burden will entertain the club next Wednesday. Charley Spires spent Sunday in Wabash. Mitchell tems Mrs. Eliza Raine, Mr. Harry Robinson and Charles Knight are on the sick list. Revival meeting is still in progress at Bethel A. M. E. church. Rev. Townsend of Washington assisted Rev. Moorman last week, Miss Mary Dohoney of West Baden was in the city last week en route to Seymour, Mrs. Sarah Reek and daughters Misses Fannle and Rena, left for Paoli last Saturday. THE SUNDAY SCHOOL NOTES ON THE INTERNATIONAL LESSON FOR FEBRUARY 4, Subject: "The First Disciples of Jesus" (John 1:35-46.)—Golden Text: "They Followed Jesus" (John 1:37.) —The Followers' Triumph" (ii. Tim. 4:1-8.) Home Readings. Monday, Jan. 29 (John 1:35-42). Tuesday, Jan. 30 (John 1:43-51). Wednesday, Jan. 31 (Mark 1:14-20). Thursday, Feb. 1 (Luke 9:57-62). Friday, Feb. 2 (Luke 14:25-33). Saturday, Feb. 3 (Matt. 19:23-30). Sunday, Feb. 4 (Ilim. 4:1-8). Topic—Winning Followers. 1. Review. 2. The First Two Followers (vs. 35 39). 3. Bringing a brother to Jesus (vs. 40-42). 5. Bringing a Doubter to Christ (vs. 43-46). Jesus came to win souls. The world was ready. There was universal peace under the dominion of the Roman armies who were no longer thirsting for blood. The Greek language was everywhere spoken to educated people. Heathenism was outgrown. Ethnic religions could not survive the destruction of the national lives which gave them birth. The people felt a need of better things, such as the prophets had promised. The angels, the shepherds, the wise men. Simon, Andrew and John the Baptist had all testified of the speedy coming of the world's hopes. Jesus, himself with is personality and his peculiar training had entered upon his public career, suddenly like the flashing of the noon-day sun at the hour of midnight. John recognized him immediately, but at his baptism the sign of the dove and the voice from heaven gave further confirmation. For a time Jesus had gone again into retirement, where he had conquered both self and Satan, and now He appears that He may conquer and win men. 2. John the Baptist had anticipated Jesus' coming with a series of sermons and multitudes of baptisms during the past six or eight months. Most of the people had been only slightly affected by the new gospel; but a few had been prepared for anything that might come. One afternoon in February 27, the Great Baptist and two of his disciples were standing engaged in earnest conversation, when Jesus appeared in the way, John's teaching reached its climax-"Behold the Lamb of God." Immediately John and Andrew left their former teacher and followed after Jesus. The short terse questions and ready answers "What seek ye?" "Where dwellest thou?" "Come and see," and "They abode with Him that day," all show that it was an easy victory, a kind of love at first sight; but this was only possible because of the long years of special preparation of all concerned; for "whom God calls to prepare to preach." If they had neglected that preparation, they would now be unworthy of the call. 3 Andrew immediately gave proof of his own sincerity by going after his brother Simon; and Jesus with keener perception than a phrenologist immediately changed Simon's name to Peter, thus anticipating the confession of personal faith which ere long is to be made by that earnest soul. In the mean time the first and most modest disciple, John, who does not even so much as mention his own name, could hardly have been idle when such an opportunity was present. He doubtless went also and found his brother James. If so before night fell upon them Jesus the great teacher gave his first lesson to his little class consisting of two pairs of brothers. And as Simon the fickle came to be a rock; so John the thunderer became "the beloved disciple." These first disciples accepted their discipleship at their first opportunity. They renounced their all and followed Him. They went in their everyday garb, just as the Christ found them. In contrast, some delay long, seeking a better preparation. The Emperor Constantine in his last illness summoned the bishops to his palace, renounced his sins, and sought absolution by baptism. He solemnly protested that the remainder of his life should be worthy of a disciple of Christ; and after assuming the white garment of a neophyte, he ever afterward refused to wear the imperial purple. (Gibbon ch. 20 p. 273). But this eleventh hour humility and last day consecration could in no sense save the world from the evil secularization of the church which had been effected under the leadership of the semi-pagan emperor. If Constantine had followed Christ instead of the world from his youth, how different would have been his influence in the world. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 4. The next day the Teacher and his four found Philip and gave him the direct invitation "follow me," but he proved to be the doubter N thaniel. "We have found him," said Philip; but "Cau any good thing come from Nazareth?" was the prejudiced reply; I want no Nazarene was implied. Come and see; let us investigate. So it ever has been, Jesus asks us to take grounds for faith. But let no man dare to investigate who is unwilling to be convinced. As it was, Nathaniel was willing to be recognized even as a Nazarene after a very short association with Jesus. 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Eugene Bode, who keeps a store in Fredericksburg, Va., was so pleased with the results of the election in Nebraska that he caused his shop and residence to be painted a bright silver color. Governor Stone of Pennsylvania is out with the frank and open expression of opinion that every husband should deed to his wife the homestead, she being the queen of the home and entitled to it. The Daughters of the Confederacy are raising money in aid of Mrs. Stonewall Jackson, who is very poor, in ill health and almost blind at her home in Charlotte, N. C. She is said to be suffering from an incurable disease. The Crown Prince of Germany, during his vacation, learned to drive a four-in-hand. He was taught by Count Wedel, the Emperor's chief equerry. He attains his majority in May, when he will be given a court of his own. Lady Dilke has just published a critique on French paintings, and the Duchess of Southerland also appears as the author of a book dealing with the life of a factory girl, a subject she seems to be remarkably well acquainted with. The Countess of Ravaschierl has, according to a Naples journal, given all her extensive possessions in Pozzno to an Italian hygienic society, with a provision that a hospital for incurable consumptives is to be erected on them. The Rev. Elijah Kellogg, the author of "Spartacus to the Gladiators," known by all schoolboys, is now nearly ninety years old, but he continues to minister to the little church in Harpswell, Me., where he went in 1844, after his graduation from Bowdoin and Andover. Lieutenant Commander T. R. A. Mason, of the navy, who died recently, was baptized as Theodore Bailer, but he took the name of his mother's family, Mason, as heir to the fortune left by the family, the income of which was between $40,000 and $50,000 a year. ATKINSON FAIR SEX Another Atchison girl who gets $40 a month for sitting in an office will resign in a few weeks to wash dishes and cook for love and her board. Mean people say that the man a widow selects to support her at her husband's funeral is the one she usually marries afterward. "Well, I see Mrs. Blank is breaking in," is the women's comment when they read in the paper that Mrs. Blank will give a reception. By the time a man has saved up enough money to have a paim and a brussels carpet in his parlor his girl has reached the "company" age and he is not allowed to sit there. Several years ago an Atchison man married a slender, modest little darling, and everybody said it was a case of hawk and dove. Now the wife weighs twice as much as the husband, has whiskers and talks bass. There comes a time to every married woman when she has to use a sort of faith cure on her belief in her husband's affections. It is a pitiful truth that women trust their daughters with men whom their husbands wouldn't trust to open an account. A certain Atchison woman is always invited to serve the brick ice-cream at parties, for the reason that she cuts it in such thin slices. Would some terrible thing happen if a girl forgot to tie up those terrible buttons on the back of her skirt, and is it possible under present fashion conditions for a girl to dress without the assistance of the neighbors? It always makes a daughter mad to see her mother obey her father, and she vows she will show more "spirit" when she has a husband. ARMY AND NAVY. Eight torpedo boats have just been added to the German navy. The Navy department reports an increase in desertions from American ships. Japan has received four 360-ton torpedo boat destroyers from the Yarrow yards. The British authorities have opened a war employment bureau to find situations for the wives and families of army reserves. An English authority asserts that the shooting in the French navy, as disclosed in target practice, is superior to the British. Rapid progress is reported on two formidable battleships, the Duncan and Cornwallis, for the British, at the Thames iron works, London. Two troopers of the Fourth Hussars and two men of the West Riding Regiment in India have purchased their discharges and joined the Roman Catholic Brotherhood in Bungalore. The Russian armored cruiser Gromoboy, built at St. Petersburg, will carry no less than sixty-four guns of all descriptions, including four eight-inch, sixteen six-inch, twenty three-inch twenty three-pounders, and four machine guns, all being quick fireers. One result or the war in the Transvaal is that all leave of absence from the English army to go out of the country in India, has been stopped, but privilege and general leave inside the country, subject to short call, may be granted to all officers. This decision appears to the Simla News to point toward further Indian assistance in the Transvaal. HERE AND THERE. Fourteen towns and cities in Massachusetts have sewage filtration plants. Their are nerry nine hundred cigar factories in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania. German beer and California wine have caused a great decline in the exports of French clarets. Out of 1,100,000, in Massachusetts engaged in gainful occupations, only 37,000 are employed on Sundays. There are nearly three million five hundred and twenty thousand acres of swamp land in South Carolina. Many of the most responsible positions at the Kimberley diamond mines, the greatest in the world, are held by Americans. The latest Chinese papers state that there are at present six smokeless powder factories in operation in the Chinese Empire. Manchester, England, has opened lodging houses under the control of the city to accommodate three hundred and sixty men. A growing Vermont industry is the canning of corn, this season's output in the south-eastern part of the State being three million cans. The Supreme Court of Tennessee has decided that "no workhouse, city, county or State prison keeper has a right to whip a prisoner." Slxy-six mining companies at Johannesburg, South Africa, have suspended operations, on account of the war, and as a result many families are destitute. During the ten years in which the Muzzling Order was in force in England, no less than 27,000 dogs were seized. Of these 24,500 were killed. The English war office has decided to grant the family of every Reservist in Government employ half the wages he was drawing in addition to their separation allowances. A family of eight brethren in Kansas boasts an aggregate age of five hundred and forty-five years, which is an average of sixty-eight and one-eighth. The youngest of the lot is sixty and the oldest seventy-six. Canada's export of cheese to England has grown from $300,000 in 1868 to $17,500,000 in 1898, whereas the United States exported only $3,287,000 worth in the same year. At Johannesburg the telephone system is operated by the Dutch, and one has to pay a year's subscription in advance—about $75 a month—and no service is furnished after five P. M. Many of the most responsible positions at the Kimberley diamond mines the greatest in the world, are held by Americans. The general manager of the mines is a United States Consular Agent. English educators are in favor of a movement to decrease the necessary expenses of students at Cambridge and Oxford, England, so as to make them within the reach of humble English sons. "Opener and closer" is a new feminine vocation. She is sent for when a family departs from home temporarily, putting things to rights then and repeating the operation just before the return. A new sanitarium for the "open air" treatment of phthisis has just been opened near Hamburg. The Hamburg authorities presented the site and will pay a part of the expenses for five years. That the Japanese consider salted whale meat a delicacy would appear by the quantities purchased. The whales are caught off the coast of Corea, the fish and blubber cut up and sent to Japan for sale as food. An electrical generating plant is to be established at the Assouan dam, in the Nile, to carry the electric current 100 miles to operate cotton factories to be built under British enterprise and with British capital. Women and girls who are now engaged in farm work in Kansas constitute 50 per cent. of the farming population. This large percentage is partly caused by the absence of the Twentich Kansas Volunteers in the Philippines. NEW INVENTIONS A detachable tie retainer has been designed for use with plain collar-buttons, a flat piece of metal being glotted through the center, with an enlargement at one end for the insertion of the head, the ends of the device being gent over to form an open loop. In a new street-sweeping machine, to be operated by one man, there is a shaft supported on two small wheels to carry a brush frame, with a receptacle balancing the brush and the two handles at the rear by which the brush is pushed along the pavement. Fruit jars can be quickly and easily sealed or opened by a new machine, which has two independent levers, provided with adjustable collars, to engage the cover and jar respectively, a pull on the levers tightening the collars and turning the cover. Life-saving apparatus which will not interfere with the wearer's arms or legs when swimming has been patended by a Californian. Two elongated air-tight cones are strapped to the person's back, with the small ends of the cones toward the head, to support the body in a nearly horizontal position. Leaks in fire hose can be repaired, or a new section of hose inserted without the engine being shut down, by use of a cut-off key which has a flat base, supporting a vertical arm, in the top of which is inserted a cranked bolt fitted with a shoe to cut off the water when the bolt is screwed down. For holding large pieces of meat on a block for cutting, a Western man has designed a gripping device, which has a rod of heavy spring steel secured to the side of the block, the upper end being coiled into a spring and bent at right angles to carry a fork and press it down toward the block. Genius in Massachusetts has patented a single rail system of railway, which has a rail slotted through the middle nearly to the top, with wheels in the upper surface of the slot to rest on the rail, the passenger compartments being separated from each other and reached by individual doors. ror CHURCH NOTES. = t = EL ALA E. cHunen “Gorove Vartan and Totedo Sta} Rev. C. W. Newton, pastor. RE. Gs (Bo SES zon 2 OM © pic Oy ass THREE THINGS ABOUT PRAYER. Ist, When pnblic prayer is being everybody ought to bow their heads, in respect to the great Deity, All weil ‘bred people observe respect towards each other, and in the time of public prayer, why not bow tne head out of respect to God? When prayer 1s being made, a spell of awe ought to come ov er everyone. We ought to respect God so much that during the minute of prayer we would drop anything. When public prayer impresses us thus, then it will mean something. Oh! think of church members with their heads bow ed, whispering and laughing together while God is being invoked. 2nd. The character of praver in pub- lic, demands that all be busy in this offering at the same time. Itisa mis- take to think that one must lead for alltolisten, This is the one service ‘where each one should play their part. Both saint and sinner, and especially the saint, a soul that cannot put forth a spark of prayer, 1n woras, the motion of the lips or the deep inward ripple ou the sea of the heart-has lost the flame of its christian grace, or it never had the flame. Indifference to prayer ‘at any time or place is a ban and.curse to any soul. 8rd. Mechanical prayers are like photographs, they look like what they represent, but are a long ways from it It is not in observing the form, but ‘the real meaning of the thing. The effect of everything we do after all is in the measure of our meaning Ask, implies deepest sincerety; seek, ex- presses earnestness: knock, involves gravest anxiety SECOND GREAT RALLY, ‘Twenty-five hundred dollars on the first Sunday in June. The pastor au- nounees the following twelve clubs with their respective leaders: Club No, 1, Dora Payne, captain. No. 2, Mrs, Caroline Elbert No 3, W.T. Floyd. No. 4, H. L. Sanders. No. 5, J. H. Wadiington. No. 6, Lucinda Edwards. No. 7, Roxie Bell. ©, 8, Belle Craighead. No 9 Sophia Fleming. No. 10, Charles Lanear. No. 11, Henrietta Davis. No. 12, Gabriel Jones. No. 14, Florence Edwards. ‘The membership of (1ub No. 10, will consist of C, W. Newton, pastor, C. | Lanear, A, E. Manning, Benjamin Thornton, A. A. Nichols, Capt J J. Buckner, Archie Greathouse and Jesse Ringgold. Each club is expected to bring in ‘wo hundred dollars, by the first Sun- day in June. Two of the clubs have Sounded the toscin No 10 ciub has set the pace at five hundred dotlars- Get-a-way club No, 9, says they are going to paint our wagon. We hvve the honor to inform Getaway club that we drive in varnished rigs, but when your wagon comes in we will be at the daubing. Get up! Religously, socially and industrious- ly old Bethel for two weeks, has been one continued season of holiday. joy, mirth and giving ‘The sixteen hund- red dollar rally clubs are vieing with each other in bestowing gifts and en. tertainment upon the pastor. Geta- way club set the pace by presenting him with two costly suits of silk under Wear, six pairs of silk half hose and a dozen fine handkerchiefs. On Tues- day, the pastor was the guest of honor ata five o'clock dinner, given at the residence of Prof. Hart in N. Capitol avenue, under the auspices of the Lad- ies Alliance,,No 2. After dinner the pastor was treatel to a surprise by the presentation of a beautiful study- ing Jacket given by the members of “the club. Dr Elbert in very appropi- ate words, made the prasentation. Remarks were also made by Rev. Dr, Wakefield and Hon. A. E Manning. ‘The church and pastor received the following letters of congratulation, this week from Rev’s. T, W. Hender- sonand N.J. McCracken. These are gentlemen of rencwn in our church We yery much appreciate their friend ly expressions. Parbaperruta, Pa., Jan, 26,1900 Rev. C. W- Newton; Dear Bro:-I have just read in The ete als deere that'int- for me that I thank God in their behalf You remember I told you there was not a grander Church in the connect- ion and 1 think you will agree with me now. May God continue to bless you and your work, Wife joins in congratula- tions. Faithfully your friend & Bro ‘T. W, Henderson. Cairo, Il, Jan. 27, 1900 Rey. C. W. Newton, My dear brother:-I lave been prom- ising myself that I woud write you a word, but kept putting it off until to- night, I thought I would write you just ‘@ word to let you know that I had not forgotten you. I seen of your wonder- ful success o few days ago, of which 1 am just as glad as Iam of my ownsue cess. God bless you. Take time and write me justa few words. I leave to night for Washington, D, C,. to attend the Bishops council, ORO: ES RS Pes) ae See: a write me just a few words. I leave to night for Washington, D, C,. to attend the Bishops council, Tam your Brother, N. J, McCracken, P. E. The Merry Milk Maids operetta last Monday night was a revelation, ‘The ability of the patrons was way atove par and the entertainment has never been equaled by any churzh or church- es. Think of forty ladies and gentle- men representing every feature of the best elite in our great city. Every act was a floral avalanche of beauty and happy excellence. The writer regrets his inability to procure the aames of the participants, but among those we make the following mention; Mrs, C. Lanear as Queen, looked like the morn ing star, robed in crimson, she is a star of the first water and her stage manners, recalls to mind the beauty Kate» laxton in her best days, Mrs. Fannie Brown in Dorothy, was capti vating and appeared to an advantage. Mrs Emma Floyd, as Monica, was a unique credit Miss Ethel Johnson in the role of Margery, could not have been excelled, Mrs O. Finley as Jan- et was a pleasing surprise, Mrs, Guth rie as Anita played with an irresistable foree, her part. Miss Nina Floyd in the part of ( leara, was as sweet as a little violet. Mr. Don Wells as Capt- ‘ain, played well and made a good im- pression. Mrs. May Johns:n as Juan ita was as sweet as a fairy queen. Mrs Dora arter as Myrtle, was ele- gance personified. Her costume was rich and faultless. Miss Burris pres- ented the character of Maud, ina very bewitching manner. Mrs. Robert Jobuson as Ruth, was a gem. Miss Mamie Chavis as Alma, was as grace ful as Venus. Miss Ethel White in the part of Blanche, played with the grace of a beautiful rose. Mr. A © Bybee as the Judge, presented his char acter in a dignified manner and ptras ing tone. Mr. J. W. Jones as the Commodore and Beggar, was superb in the presentation of each. Dr. John son as Doctor and Peddler was cer- tainly the right man in the rignt place Mr, Frank Brown as Farmer Jim, was agreat success, Mr Ike B. Johnson never reached a greater climax, than in the character of Farmer Joe. It is but fitting to add that much of the praise tor the success of the Oper- etta, is due to the untiring zeal and energy of the Director, Mr W. D ol- lias: In that array of beauty, outside of the programme, mention might be made of Mesdames Wells, Waldon and Dixon. Miss Mays who taken the role of Cleopatra, deserves favorable mention, as her rendition was superb’ TRUSTEES. ‘The following are the trustees tor the ensuing year; J. M, Porter, John Allen, Willis Kersey, B. F. Wade, Edward Harris, Gabriel Jones, Willis Martin, H. &. Sanders and A. Simms SUNDaY-SCHOOL. The Sunday-sehool board elected the following officers; John ¢ arter, superintendent; Alphonso Reard, ass’t Bita Lewis, secretary; Mamie Burris assistant; BF. Lowe, treasurer: W Brown, librarian. Miss Estelle Willis elected to be a teacher. Bethel is winning many friends. All the members are working and non: members who have not heretofore tak enany ipterest in church affairs, are offering to help us unload our burden. We are proud of their interest and wel come them from every direction, Our cry is to “Come over in Macedonia and help us.” SUNDAY SUBJECTS. Morning; 123 Psalm, 3rd, vs, “For there the Lord commanded the Bless. ing, even life forevermore.” Subject: ‘The Power of Unity. Night: Habakkuk, 2:11. For the Stone shall cry out of the wall and the Beam out of the timber sball answer it Subject; Corruption. ‘The East End club. No. 1, will give a Pink Tea luncheon, at No. 417 Indi- ana avenue, Thursday Feb. 8th. 1900 from 10a. m.,to 11 p. m. Given for the benefit of Bethel church Dora Payne, pres., Sadie Thurman, sec’y, The End End club, received at the home of Mrs Wni. Dixon, 2011 Alvord street, Friday afternoon. Subscribe for The Recorder and keep posted on the leading topics ofthe day. 2sc for 3 months THE RECORDER, INDIANAPOLIS, ‘ DIANA ee —————————— TWO WEEKS REPORT. | S| Class No. 1, H, ©. Milliken leader; collection $3.30. No. 2. Wm, Abstome lsader; collec tion $1.75. No. 8, D. M. Black; collection $1.75 No.4, H. Canter, leader; collection 80.50 No. 5. John Sanders, leader; collec: tion $2 10. No. 6,H L, Sanders, leader; collec- tion 80.35. No.7, Dr 8 A, Elbert, teader; col lection $3.05, No, 8, John L. Dawson, leader; col- lection $1.00. No. 9, John Carter, leader; collection $070 No. 10, T. P, Spillman leader, leader; collection $ 80. No. 11, James Mason, leader; collec- tion 80.60. No, 12, J. P. Hoy. leader; collection $2.20 No, 18, Elmer Donald, leader; colle tion 80.50 No, 14, Wm. Parks, leader, collec tion 8 .75. Total, $18 60 No. 1, 81.50; 2, 55c; 8. 255; 4, 800 5, 1.70; 6, 60; 7, 130; 8,40; 9, 2.65; 10 85e; 11, 10c; 12, 7c; 18, 95; 14, 40c. Total, $13.60. ——— SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH, {In West Michigan St ) Rev.J.W.Carr - - Pastor Rey, J. W Carr, has been in _Wash- ington, D.C., conducting a series ot meetings, for the Rev. G. W, Lee, pas- tor of the Vermont street Baptist church, The meeting has resulted in 224 conversions. Communion will bs administered at this church, tomorrow. The pastor will be present and will occupy his pulpit. ALLEN*CHAPEL A. M.E CHURCH (Broadway, between Teith & Elevente Sts. A. tf. Gessaw Bf > meetan: SB ge TE er ay, RT Notwithstanding the sudden change in the weather, a good congregation as sembled both at the morning and even ing services. The concert given by the famous Canadian singers, was a grana success The pastor and officers desire to thank the friends who contributed in any way, to make it a brilliant affair. Tomorrow is the second Quarterly Meeting of this Conference year. Rey GC. . Townsend, P. E., of this district will be present and preach at 10:45 a. m.,and 7:45 p m. At 2:30, Rev.C W. Newton, the popular pastor of Bethel church, will preach the Sacramental sermon. The ministers and their con- gregations are cordially united to be with us on this occassion. Look out for the Concert to be given on the 22nd, by the “How do you do” club, hiss Ida Mae Miller, president. Rey. A. L. Murray was called to Greensburg, Wednesday, to preach the funeral of Mrs. Anna Irwin, the wife of Rev. W, O. Irwin, pastor of the A. M. E, church He was accompanied by Rev. John Craven, Mr. Frank Summers and Mrs, Lucy Tunstall were married at the parson- age, Wednesday evening. Rev. A. Ly Mutraw.ofbemted. JONES TABERNACLE A, M. E ZION | CHURCH | (ox Bacroxp & Norra Streets) | Musical and Literary Affair. | ‘The Second Musical and Literary entertainment, given by the young Jladicsof tue Occaasia club and Dril by the Boys Military club, Edward Porter, captain, at Jones Tabernacle PoUetaby evel ome ary Gan , —— PROGRAMME—— 1, Chorus, (Marschner) Occassia club 2 Solo.........2....++..Miss McCoy 3. Recitation .... Mr. James Martin 4. Piano Solo .........Miss Archie : Talk........... Dr, S. A. Furniss 6. Solo........Mr, Edward ‘Tolliver 7. Instrumental ....Miss Willie Hart 8 Song .... ..Miss Emma Igaman 9. Recitation .... Miss Leura Clay 10, Piano Solo......Julius Wonamon Ji, Remarks......... Prof. Williams 12. Piano Solo .....Miss Myrtle Hart 13. Solo ...... Miss Lillian Adams 14. Remarks........Mr. W. Huffman Hotel Notes | Louis Russ of the Bates House is very ill, Sam Fishback the well known broil- er of Haynes Restaurant has returned faom Cincinnati. John Ficlds form-ly Head waiter at the Lorette is at the Chalfant Annex. James Patrick White is “jumping” bells at the Occidentalr Gsorge Walker “doing” extra duty at the Ba'es. Hue Horney formely 2nd cook at the Oneida is ot Dhalfant. It is rumor among the Bates Hous Boys that Sales is to marry a lady on Blackford Street next week. NEW YORK STORE} Established 1853. ole Agent BUTTERICK Patterns) ourth Gigantic “MILL ENDS” SALE Begins Satarday, Feb. 3rd The Greatest Merchan dise Event in the Histor’ lof Indianapolis. Under the} personal supervision of the Representative of the larg est Mill contractors in th East. Come! Come!! Comell! Ft tt Pettis Dry Goods Co. PERSONAL MENTION Indiana’s Best Negro Newspaper Telephone (old and new) 561. ‘The drill by the Boys Military club will be worth going miles to see. Furnished Rooms for Gentleman at 407 W. North Street. Mrs Sallie Hunter $31 Bright St. is very ill, Mrs R Shelton of 611 W. North St who is ill with pneumonia isim proving Miss Gertrude Meanxs is on the sick list. Remember the Monday Evening dance at the Odd Fellows Hall Everybody reads The Recorder. Second Christian Church Tuesday evening Feb 6th. See programs. Miss Bertha, Walden of Kalamazoo 2904 N. New Jersey Street. ‘There will be lots of fun at tne Gol den Link's 20th Ceatury Rally and G. Q M. reception on the 27th, Mrs Clarece Hines. has returned home after an extended visit with her mother in Columbus O. Miss Rilen Neis n of Cincinnati 0. has taken a bosition as Saleslady at HL Sanders OV Royal the lawyer has removed his office to 45 Batdwin Block. ‘Tele - phone No. 1608 @ashionable Drces making, remodl- ing and Fitting. Mrs Green 1211 Lewis Street ‘The best talent of the city at the 2nd Christian Church Tuesday evening. ‘Phe Second Chuis‘ian Church will present a strictly first class program at their concert next Tueday evening. Attend the 20th Century Rally and G. Q. M. Reception on the 27th at the Taboriaa Hall; Golden Link Temple No, 386 K. 0. T. Grand Prize Waltz and Two Step monday night, given by the Monday Night dancing Class. Prof Fred Lewis Manager. Grand masque Carnival will be giv en the Alahambia Dancing class Wed nesday evening Feb. 14th. Prizes will be given to the most comical and neat- est dressed conple, ‘The Alpha Heme Association will meet Thursday Feb.8 at the Prospect St. Church; the public is invited to at- tend, The members are requested to present as officers are to be elected for the year. Hulda Webb Pres, Ella Williams Sec. Rev Lenard Pastor. Mamdolins, Guitars, Violnis and Cor- nets Will furnish the music for the G. Q. M, Rally on the 27. ‘The Butterfly Tea given by Club No. 1 of the Chrisin Church, Tuesday was a grand success, The Club wishes to thank the pubic for it’s patronage. If you go to Jones Tabernacle, on ‘Tuesday evening, Feb. 6th, you will be more than pleased with the evening entertainment. Subscribe for The Recorder, one year $1 Miss Cora Turner formely of Cincin. noti was the guest of Mrs Lilly Hond- erson in N California St. Sunday. She left Tuesdey night for her home in N. York City. Sisters of Charity No,2 will have a feat Sunday after noon Feb, 4tn at the South Calvary Church. All are invited to attend, Maggie Jackson Pres. ‘The General Assembly of the Amer icau Mutual Aid Association will hold a meeting ‘Tuesday evening; Feb, 6 th at 8 pm. All members are requeted to be present. ‘The musical and literary entertain- | ment at Jones Taber nacle, will be contributed too by some of the best talent in the city’ Have you read the program? ‘The Stsr Embrodiery Class of Simp- son Chapel met at Mrs Jackson’s in N. Missouri St. Thursday afternoon and pe are a m } me De i Dies SR | ee ees | a on Patronize a Race Industry, ~~ The Peoples Grocery Co. 537 Bright Street. Old Telephone 1799 R.S.STREET, Manager. eS SSS ESR ! 5 The Favorite iy Ae 534 Indiana five, 2a) — : % GY ce Cream Soda and tee cco y CY Candies =a ; % Ss In Sack's, Baskets or Boxes, i i - Our deticate confeotionsry, put np inh 6 Upp F aninty buxes, makes appreciative sit ; WS : i! SLA Sp ! . PY Nuts, Fruits & Cigarsh LY vot Bst Perfemry tut ‘ = ae Z@) Telephone’s Old 2182.New 2574 i! Reed & Robinson, j J Also Dealers in Oils and Gasoline.op i LVILIVVI SS SV SS SPSS www sss Pe ee i ore ios ee at, ea. ee NI EEN Be Oe | Aa S or ew ar 3 Ae] ig 4 arranged a reception in honor of Pres. Elder Gilliam. Little Areatha Evans received quite a number of her friends at her home in Califorinia St, Thursday afternoon in honor of her seventh birth day. Those that assisted her were; Misses Helen | Harper, Addie Willis, Fannie Black Ruth Guthrie, Lottie Caldwell, Desde Lucas and Bessie Staffod. Bulah Beck and Hellen Collins presided at Punch Nellie Dickson. Bowl. Areatha received many valuable presents, ‘The death of Miss Tucker age 21 yrs occured Thursday evening, after a weeks illness with typhoid fever. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs David ‘Tucker, 1952 Yandes St. Miss Tucker was a very promising young lady and ina recent issue of the Recorder the announcement of betrothal to MrJohn W. Lewis was made. Her demise is deeply regrette1 by a host of friends. The funeral will take place from the Olive Baptist Church Sunday moruing at 11 0’ clock. ‘The E iterprize Social Club met Mon- day evening 29th inst, with Mrs Henry Fugarson in Fayette St. The evening was devoted in discussing plans for a parlor social tobe given later in th® month. After a dutch lunch was served’ we adjourned tomeet with Mrs Aman- da Brown at 2324N. Western Ave. Mon Feb, Sth. Mrs I, Mitchell Pres. Mrs W Cook Secy. Mrs Edward Ally Jouralist, To all may doncern, the Ninth Pres- bytarian Church call meeting will be Feb. 14. All members are requested to be present, Business of importance. All members of the Oneida Club aré requested to be presnt at the Blackfor St, Church Tuesday Feb 6th at 7:200 ‘clock Jesse Bartlett,Pres, Lawyer R. B. Bagby. Pensioners can have their vouchers executed at Attorney R. B. Bag bs’s of fice, No. 633 Lemcke building, on or after Monday, February Sth. New "Telephone 922. TRADEMARKS PATENTS 22. 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