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The Recorder. INDIANAPOLIS MAR 3 1900 PUBLIC LIBRARY vol 4 No. 35 FOR COLORED PEOPLE FLANNER GUILD TO BE OPENED AT 879 RHODE ISLAND-ST. A neighborhood house for colored people will be opened on March 5, at 879 Rhode Island-st. The use of the house has been donated by Frank W. Flanner for an indefinite period, and it has been decided to call it the Flanner guild. The house has been made very attractive, and it is expected that it will be very popular. The committee appointed to have charge of the house consists of Prof. W. C. B. Williams, chairman; O. V. Royall, secretary; Dr. B. J. Morgan, treasurer; Charles Baughman, Capt. Jacob Porter, H. L. Sanders, Dr. S. A Furniss, Mary E. Wilson, Mrs Lillie Henderson, Edward Stokes, Mrs. H. Hart and George Cable. The parlor entertainment at the residence of Mrs. Lillian Henderson, last Monday evening, netted about $35.00 which sum will be applied on the furnishings of the house. Frankfort Notes Mrs. Zela Johnson has gone to Noblesville to assist Rev. Coleman in his revival. The Busy-Bee club will give an entertainment Tuesday night. Elroy Cummings took a flying trip to Indianapolis last week on business and has returned. Mrs. Elva Fannings is still on the sick list. Mr. C. Hill is indisposed this week. Mrs. Thomas of Muncie ia here visiting her daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Hill. A. M. E. church quarterly meet was held last Sunday. Presiding Elder Townsend is as sisting in the revival services here. Miss Sallie Lamb has gone to Cincinnati where she will reside. Little Edgar Maddox and Homa Goins are on the sick list. Rev. Thompson filled the pulpit here Sunday. Mr. Finche Edwards, father of Finche Sharpe, died last Friday eve and was buried Sunday, Rev. A. J. Thompson officiating. Mrs. Mattie Stewart, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Owens Master Eari Dehoney the Agent for the Recorder, is recovering from a verv severe sore throat. Crawfordsville Notes. Miss Maude Fisher of Indianapolis, spent a few days in the guest of her cousin, Miss Blanch Patterson. Mrs. M, V. Saunders is visiting in Anderson. Miss Anna Movettee of Lafayette is in the city. Miss Lucy Patterson is quite sick with rheumatism in her left hand. Messrs. James A. Davis and Harry Davis of Marion, are spending a few days in the city, Hanover Pickings. Matt Humes met with a very serious accident last Friday while splitting woods a chip flew in his eye, and injuring it so that he will probably lose it. William Haskin went to London bottom today on business. He will be gone for a week. Miss Prudie Anderson is very sick with lung fever. Sundayschool meets at 2 p.m. It is increasing and much interest is being manifested. Miss Jessie Perm is on the sick list. Mrs. Emma Williams and her daughters, Stella and Alice Tanner spent Friday at Madison. Subscribe for The The Recorder. Marion Flashes. Weddings—W. E. Weaver and Elizabeth Weaver; John E. Chavis and Sarah E. McColgan; Samuel Jones and Rosa Woods were all recently married. Rev. Mossell of A. M. E. church officiating. They are all promident young poeople. Mrs. Tyra Morehead of Wabash is in the city visiting relatives. She will go to West Baben from here where she will live in the future. Mrs. Richard West entertained the sewing circle at her home in Race st., Wednesday afternoon, luncheon was served. Jim Baily is visiting his sisters and brother this week. Pauline Nichols is indisposed this week. Joseph Richardson of Anderson was here Monday evening attending his lodge, the Odd Fellows. We have three groceries run by our people here and all are doing good business. The Recorder is finding its way into the homes of all the people. Edinburg Notes Miss S. Chiner of Indianapolis is visiting in this city. Rev. John R. Miller filled the pulpit in Columbus last Sunday. Mrs. James Martin of Indianapolis who has been visiting her daughter Mrs. Tilman Long, left for her home Monday accompanied by little Arthur Long. Mrs. Henry Bird is on the sick list. Mrs. Lidia Marsden who has been quite sick is improving. Mrs. Tillman Long and James Martin spent Sunday in Franklin. They were the guests of Mrs. John Metzger. Connersville Sayings Young Men's sermon was held at the A. M. E. church last Sunday It was conducted by Rev. Jefferson Smith. It was greatly appreciated Mrs. Luallen is on the sick list Mrs. Eli Bass is convalescent Mrs. Alice Pointer is improving nicely Mrs. Carrie Rice was badly burnt by an accident Sunday night. Mrs. Cora Goodson is expected to go to Cincinnati this week to visit her husband. The M. E. church gave a social Monday night in honor of pastor. The Mt. Zion Baptist church gave an entertainment Monday night. Rev. White visited Indianapolis last week. The Ladies' Aid society of Second M. E. church have elected and installed the following officers for the ensuing year: Pres. Miss Chas Jordan; Vice, Mrs. Edward Bryant; Ass't Sec. Mrs. Louis Patton; Treas. Mrs. Robert Meyers. Mrs. Thomas Adams is very ill at her home on West Hill. Grench Butler and wife attended the funeral of the former's niece at Rushville last Saturday. Sylveston Williams is suffering with bad tooth at her home on Spring Hill. New K. of P. Lodge. District Deputy A. W. Strickland, has secured a dispensation and is now organizing a new Knights of Pythias lodge in this city, to be known as Maceo, No. 10. Charter members will receive initiation and full membership for $4 00. Twenty-five charter members are desired. Gall or address 708 West Eleventh street. INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 1900. MR. H. L. SANDERS. MANUFACTURER AND MERCHANT A WONDERFUL SUCCESS. If one were to ask for a living example of the push and progress of the colored man, we would with pride and a satisfactory mind, point to Mr. H. L Sanders, manufacturer of Walter's jackets and aprons and dealer in ladies and gent's furnishings. Born in the year 1852, in Lexington, Ky., his early education was limited and meager. In 1874, Mr. Sanders left the city of his birth and came to Indianapolis where he secured employment in one of the hotels. Aside from this he did janitor work and during what spare time he had, engaged in the manufacture of jackets and aprons, which product when finished, he sold from a basket. In 1889 Mr. Sanders rented a small store room in Indiana avenue, and with a rented sewing ma- MR. H. L. SANDERS. chine and an assistant, began the struggle for a foot'hold in the commercial world, and his success has been wonderful. Three times has his establishment been compelled to seek larger quarters and at present does by far the largest business in the State. Mr Sanders has been married twice, his first wife being Miss Nannie Outland, by which union four children were born. Losing his first wife by death, he again in 1895 was joined in wedlock to Mrs. Sadie Clement, who by her kindly disposition and business qualities has proven more than a help-meet. With his family Mr. Sanders resides in a beautiful and commodious house at 820 Camp street. Mr. Sanders is generous enough to attribute a full share of his prosperity to the worth and fidelity of his faithful employees, among whom might be mentioned the Misses Mamie Chavis of Wilbertforce, O., Ella Nellson or Cincinnati, O., and Birdie Smith of Lexington, Ky. Mr. James Martin is the efficient city salesman, while Mr. Edward Sanders the eldest son, is the hustling traveling representative, making the states of Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and Miehigan. Last year Mr. Sanders placed in his establishment three electric sewing and one button hole machine, each of the capacity of 2,000 stitches per minute, which enables the operators to complete 3 to 4 dozen garments a day. The demands upon the manufactured articles are so great that Mr. Sanders will add two more electric machines and will manufacture ladies shirt-waists, wrappers, fancy aprons pillow slips and sheets. In 1898 the amount of business done by Mr. Sanders exceeded $7,000.00 with an increase last year of more than $1000.00. Mr Sanders is a trustee of Bethel church and bears the highest estimation of the community. Such evidences of individual success as above portrayed can all ways be counted as proof of the commercial aggressiveness of the race. Not a Professor. I would thank you for space in your columns, to call attention to some handbills, which were circulated last week, giving notice of a benefit to William White," music furnished by by Prof. J. H. Martin." I take exception to "Proffesor" and disvow any claim to that title whatever. The title has been abused through ignorance, until it has become meaningless, insignificant and even obnoxious; in consequence of which, even if my ability justified it, I would spurn the idea. JOHN H. MARTIN. The Newsiest, Spiciest and Best Edited Negro Journal in the State A Journal of Opinions. published in the interest of the Race. Correspondence Solicited Special Inducements to Agents Sample Copies on Application Greencastle Hints. Mrs. Belle More after a pleasant visit to her sister Mrs. Sarah Brown, in Indianapolis, has returned home. Miss Charity Phillips has returned from Indianapolis. John Payne of Co. B, 24th Inft. U, S. V., died Feb. 17, of consumption. His funeral was held from the Methodist church, Feb. 18. Miss E. Dickens of Paris, Ill., visited this city last week. Mrs. Charles Herning is quite ill Don Whittaker is recovering from a recent illness. Mesdames Eunice Miles and Myra Hammon of Indianapolis attended the funeral of John Payne, Henry Williams is in the city. Will Hope of Terre Haute is in the city. Lafayette Vaporings Mesdames Caroline Williams, Virginia Roberts and Mrs. Amanda Edwards, three of our oldest citizens, are confined to their respective homes. The revival services at the A. M. E. church continues with unabated interest. The house is crowded every night and many seekers are at the bench. The Rev Mary E. Wilson and Pastor G. H. White are now in midst of the greatest revival ever held among the colored people here. On last Sunday nine accessions were made to the church. The Masonic conclave has been billed for Lafayette the last week in August. It will be a red letter week for this city. Mrs. Maud Stafford of Covington, and Mrs. Ida Mitchell of Frankfort, are in the city at the bedside of their mother. Mrs. Laura Weir was called to Springfield, Ill., by the illness of his sister. The pupils of Lincoln school observed Lincoln's birth-day with appropriate exercises. Shelbyville Notes. Mrs. Mary Wilson who spent the latter part of last week here with her father, has returned to her home at Franklin. There was a festival given at the Second M. E. Church, Saturday night, which was a grand success. Miss Julia Martin who has been visiting friend at Indianapolis and Irvington, has returned and is residing with Mrs. Senior in S Pike street. The Lucy Thurman Loyal Temperance Legion will hold its meetings on Friday evening of each week instead of Saturday as heretofore. Sickness is prevalent—Mesdames T. R. Fletcher, Larter and Miss Gertrude Morgan, Henrv Shelf, Alphord Penick, Daniel Ramsey, Robert Yates, Robert Smith and John Dudley are on the sick list. George Montgomery is getting up a regular old time concert to be given among the elderly people of the Second M, E. church. Miss Bertha Reed is quite ill at her residence in E. Machanic st. from a serious attack of catarrhal fever. John Hodge and Miss Katie Gooden entertained the lecture course club last night. A Great Advertising Medium Address THE RECORDER, 20TH CENTURY RALLY Followed by a Grand Reception to the Tabors. The 20th Century rally and reception given in honor of Mrs. Ella Faison, Grand Queen Mother of the Grand Temple and Tabernacle, of Knights and daughters of Tabor, of Indiana, was the most enjoyable and entertaining affair ever given in Tabernacle hall Among the guest of honor were Mrs. Francis McAfee, Miss Daisy Brown, Mrs. Mary Bybee, Rev. W. J. Harris. Mr. John Carter, Mrs. Mattie Tash, Rev E. Dix and the Hon. Gurley Brewer. On behalf of Golden Link Temple, Mrs. Bybee, in touching tones of eloquence, delivered the welcome address which was ably responded to by the Rev. W. J Harris. Then came Mrs. Faison, the fairy queen of the occasion, with an address, rich with force and impressiveness and in which she did not fail to pay the highest compliment to Golden Link Temple which is now progressing exceedingly under the leadership of Mr. R. J. Person. The occasion reached its climax of greatness when the Hon Gurlev Brewer rose and in his usual oratorical and entertaining manner delivered the concluding address. After which the honored guests were seated a table filled with the most sumptuous eatables that such occasion and good taste could demand and all enjoyed themselves to their hearts content. A tuller account o' this grand affair will be given if our next issue. REPUBLICAN CONVENTION MARION COUNTY REPUBLICANS NOMINATE A TICKET TO-DAY. The official call for the Republican county convention was issued Tuesday and the Republicans of Marion county met in their respective precincts last night and elected delegates to the convention, which convenes to day at 9 a.m., in Tomlinson Hall. The convention is called to nominate candidates for the following offices: Prosecuting attorney. County commissioner, 1st district. County commissioner, 3rd district. County assessor. County coroner. County surveyor. The representation is based on two delegates arbitrarily for each precinct one delegate for every fifty votes and a fraction over twenty-five cast for Union B. Hunt, Republican candidate for secretary of State, in 1898. New Bicycle Store Mr. Allan Jackson has opened a new Bicycle store and repair shop at 940 Mass. ave, and has on hand 100 second-hand ladies and men's bicycles for sale very cheap. tf I. D. Blair, Attorney. I. D. Blair, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, damage suits, probate practice and abstrac's examined a specialty. Office, 45 Baldwin block, New Telephone, 1608. If you want to buy or sell a home, call at room 45 Baldwin Block. Money to loan on city property and farms, at low rates. Notice! All those who are taking part in the cantata to be given in the near future at Corinthian Baptist church, and any who may desire to assist us in the rendering of the same are requested to meet at the church Wednesday night; March 7 for rehearsal. G. W. Prince, director. Missionary Meeting. The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Second Baptist Church met at the residence of Mrs Burbridge in Adelaide street. The society was largely attended; the following ladies became members: Messdames Fannie Jones, Maggie Fletcher, Jennie Colston, Edith Richton, Katie Wilson and Miss Bertha Anderson. The subject of the evening, "What has the Missionary work done for you", was opened by Mrs Lewis Martin. The ladies discussed the subject with great enthusiasm. A dainty repast was served by Mrs Burbridge and Miss Allen. The society will meet next week at Mrs Collins in Superior Street. Mrs Albert. Johnson Pres. Mrs Mamie Benson Sec. Miss Mamie Martin, Jour. Price 2 Cents Seymour Sights. Miss Clara Farmon is able to be out again. Mr. Volly Jefferson returned home after three weeks visit in Anderson where he has decided to make his home in the future. Albert Case has about finished his contract and will pay his parents a visit. A surprise party was given Miss Almy Jefferson by her parents Tuesday night before she left for her home in Anderson. Master Edgar maddox, grandson of Mrs. William maddox, is very sick with malarial fever. The independent business association met monday night. Miss Pearl Ferman has been on the sick list this week. For several days some of the leading colored men of Seymour have been working to effect an organization among themselves for the betterment of the race in this community. The work is completed and the result is the "Colored Independent Business Association." The following officers were elected monday evening; David Dehoney, president; Jesse Hill vice pres.; Will Jackson, sec'y; Cain D. Lamb treas; A. T. Foster, A. A. Goens and Horace Patterson, rustees. New Albany Notes miss Estella Starks has returned from Sirocco, Ky. With appropriate exercises the new piano of the Second Baptist church was dedicated Sunday. Those participating in the affair were misses Blanche Robinson, Elmira Ewing. Mrs. Pearl Hicks, messrs. S. A. Ratliffe, W. Buckner, Rev. manuel. Lee Owens and Mrs. Clara Woods are seriously ill. Quarterly meeting at Bethel tomorrow. A great surprise it was when it became known that Willis Sparks and mrs. America Thompson were married, They were married Feb. 23, Rev. Ratliffe officiating, The happy couple are earnest workers in Bethel A. M. E' church and are well known. Wm. Taylor soon will take unto himself a bride, The Get-There club, James Calhoun, pres; W. R. Keller, vice-pres; Chas, C. Banks, sec., Maurice Blackburn, ass't sec., S A, Ratliffe treas., Eugene Keller, chaplin; S. Dyson, sergt-at-arms and Richard Campbell, Adam Clark, Frank Jackson, Finley members, gave a patriotic entertainment at Social hall W. Second and Elm sts., Feb. 22, The president of America was characterized by the different members. And "Fishing Grover," was there A reading room is to be opened by the 'Get There" club. Logansport Items James Tilman entertained a number of his friends last Friday at his home in Bates st. The occasion being the passing of his sixteenth birthday. The evening was spent in a very enjoyable manner and a light luncheon was served.! The quarterly meeting service was held last Sabbath at Bethel. Rev. Saunders, P. E. was present and preached. 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The Indianapolis News impresses upon the people of the state, the importance of aiding in the nomination of good men for the Legislature. The advice is good and timely, and while it is applicable to the state at large, a word can be added that will force the necessity of the remedy more clearly before the colored voters of Marion county. There is the least doubt that this county will have a colored representative in the next legislature, and it is opportune that we should insist on having the best procurable. The mistaken idea that a Negro must be on the Republican ticket, if for no other purpose than to "lend color" to the ticket, must sooner or later be repudiated—the sooner the better. The time is about ripe for individuals of the race to go forward on their merits. Worth, ability and a manifestation of race pride should be some of the characteristics of our representatives, and above all things a freedom from entangling personal or political alliances. Let us have a representative who can be loyal to the party and the race-one who is free in every sense of the term, then we can hope for good results. The fault of an unsatisfactory nomi, nation will rest upon the people who permit it. The Porto Rican debate now in progress is of tremendous import. The Supreme Court cannot receive and decide a case involving the right of Congress to legislate for the islands until some legislation has been passed for some one of them. It cannot decide whether Congress can tax Porto Rican products until Congress has attempted to tax them. Consequently, Congress cannot venture to deal with the Phillippines until it knows the extent of its powers. A mistake there might never be wiped out. But if the pending bill is passed, the Supreme Court will speedily fix the limits of Congressional action and then Congress can go ahead wisely instead of blundering on in the dark. The proposed investigation of the affairs of the city, by the council, has brought forth a howl on the part of Democratic press The investigation will proceed, because it is badly needed. Gambling, policy playing and the open violations of the liquor laws are not conducive to good government Whoop up the investigation and let us have the facts. The Recorder is pleased to note the establishment of one more business enterprise, that of Messrs Sellers and Timberlake, merchant tailors Both are progressive young men, well known in the community and for their push and enterprise deserve a share of your patronage. It is a pity that trusts cannot be considered and legisla ed against on their merits instead of being hauled into politics. Half the men who are scraming themselves hoarse, in attacks on them are really doing so merely to give points to their assaults on the Republican party, which they falsely allege is friendly to trusts. The proceedings in the Clark case show such a rotten condition of affairs in Montana that the Senate may decide to throw Clark out on moral grounds just as Roberts was thrown out. The latest news is that several poor members of the legislature have started banks of their own. "The Christian's Guide and Sinners Friend" is the title of a new book by Mr. William Harvey, our fellow towns man. The principle involved in the publication is one calculated to cause humanity to look up and to better grasp the teachings of the Bible. The book merits a large sale. The restoration of business prosperity, the expansion of our foreign trade, the enactment of the gold currency law, the liberation of Cuba and the annexation of the new possessions is the record on which McKinley goes to the country for re-election. While Colonel Bryan is enlightening the country as to the distance between Lincoln and McKinley, will he give us a little information as to the difference between himself and Lincoln? Consul Macrum's charges do not hang together. If there is an alliance between the United States and Great Brittian where would be the necessity in opening Macrum's mail. "Pitchfork" Tillman of South Carolina seems to be raising a Kentucky of a time on the floor of the Senate. With a half completed ice harvest this winter, how would you like to be the ice man, next summer? England seems to be winning in South Africa, but at a great cost of lives and money. Poor Tillman! "Whom the God's would destroy they first make mad." General Race News Rev. J. L. Wilson is the efficient postmaster at Florence, S. C. Dempsey D. Butler a wealthy colored man died of paralysis at Camden, N. J. He was estimated to be worth $100,000. L. E. Perry owns and operates a mattress factory at St. Joseph, Mo., employing members of his race exclusively. The ninth annual session of the Tuskegee Negro conference assembled in the church at Tuskegee institute last week. There was a large attendance. In the state of Maryland there are 5,000 colored men engaged in mercantile business on their own account. Many are successful farmers in the various counties of the state. Harry Shepherd of Minnesota has been appointed official photographer for the Negro exhibit to be made at Paris. Mr. Shepherd is appointed at a salary of $4 a day and will be paid for every picture taken. Hon. Richard T. Greener, United States representative at Vladivostock, Eastern Siberia, is meeting with great success. He was sent by Secretary Day to open the Consulate at that place, and besides the difficulties of an unusually hard language, he has had scarcely no clerical assistance. He has succeeded in gaining the esteem of the Military Governor, General Titchchoff, Admiral Chookin and all other military and naval officials, and is virtually now the leader of the Consular representatives. Our Women. . Misses Amelia Clark and Florence Billows are employed as transcribing clerks in the court house at Pittsburg, Pa. "The Negro will never be a power until he is willing to saerifice something to protect the honor and virtue of our women" The wife of Chaplain B. W. Arnett, jr., has been selected as the first soprano singer, in the first Methodist church (white) of Champagne, Ill. The appointment is one of merit and carries with it a handsome salary. The women of the Negro city of Langston, O. T., lately raised money and have lighted the streets with fifteen gasoline lamps. The funds were secured by giving socials and selling fancy work made by the women. Through the untiring efforts of its president, Mrs E Belle Jackson, the Colored Orphan Home at Lexington, Ky., is making rapid progress. She is striving to build an industrial school in connection with the Home. THE RECORDER, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA Mrs. Matilda S. Wilson is one of our leading women of Southeast Georgia. She holds a state license as a school teacher, and has taught in the public school of Darien for the past ten years. In 1894 she was elected by the board of education as assistant principal of the city school. She is highly educated and estimated to be worth $2,500. The Negro Press. United we stand, divided we fall, for in union there is strength. So let the Negro stand together for his own good and interest in all walks of life. In ante bellum days the Negro was more united than he is today.—Kansas City Observer. A lecture bureau in Boston has written Booker T. Washington and offered him $200 per night if he would place his services at their demand for a given number of nights. This is a high compliment, but those who know Mr. Washington's ability as an orator and thinker will agree that it is no more than he deserves, and are confident that his drawing powers will, even at this rate, prove a profitable investment to the bureau.—Colored American. The respect which the Negro will command from the whites will be in proportion to the measure of his independence. The elimination of the prejudice which prevails in this country against the Negro will be a matter of time and not of a short time, either. But it stands to reason that a black man who can read and who is skilled in some particular industry, and cannot be defrauded or oppressed or treated with contumely as one who is ignorant and poor and shiftless. Success commands its tribute even among the colored people.—Kansas City Star. In a recent lecture Booker T. Washington says: "The colored man wants to begin at the top, and he takes an awful tumble. The white man begins at the bottom and works up to the top, and when he gets there he usually stays there. The colored man can climb in the same way if he will only put brains and skill and dignity into his labor." Henry Ossian Flipper, a colored man who was graduated from the Military Academy at West Point and assigned to the army as a second lieutenant, was tried by courtmartial at t. Davis, Tex Nov, 4, 1881, and later on the finding, dismissed from the army. On Dec. 12, 1899, Senator Baker, of Kansas, introduced a bill to athorize the President to set aside, annul or expunge the proceedings of the court martial and to restore Flipper to duty, grade, rank and status to which he would have attained had he remained continuously in the service. Subscribe for The Recorder and keep posted on the leading topics of the day. 25c for 3 months Around the Hotels Henry Sales, of the Bates, has returned from Chicago. Sam Parker, the midget bellman, is at the Denison. James White has given up his position as houseman at the Sherman and will go to Peoria Ill (?) where he has a lucrative position. Allie Morton of the Virginia and well known as a baritone singer will leave shortly for Fisk University (?) to take a special course in Music. Bob Dorsey after a protracted rest of two weeks has returned to work at Haynes Restaurant Mosely of the Sherman leaves shortly for Chicago. He has signed with the Cuban Giants, champion colored base ball team of the world. Charley H Middleton is "fry" cook at Haynes. Dave Cooper the popular bellman at the English "ties the knot" next week with a lady in the east end. so they say John Wiltiams of Louisville Ky. is bellman at the Bates. Walter Vanpelt after two weeks of illness has returned to the bell stand at the Bates. Walter Mitchell formally bellman at the Bates has excepted a position in the Grand Hotel dining room. Harry Farley is "hopping" bells at the Bates. Montgomery Givens, Head waiter at the Denison Cafe, was called to the bed side of his father in Stafford, Ky., last Wednesday. Bert Ward has excepted the position as head porter at the Iroquois Hotel barber shop. Harry Grayson is waiting table at the Virginia. Clarence Stewart has resigned his position as head waiter at the Melbone Subscribe for The Recorder and keep posted on the leading topics of the day. 25c for 3 months CORRESPONDENCE. News, Incidents, Social and Personal Activities Charlestown Musings. The death of Robert Wilson was a severe shock to the community and the vast number of friends throughout the State. He served with great distinction in the Civil War being a member of the 107 U. S. V. He was a member of the G. U. O. O. F., No. 1630, the next oldest lodge of the order in Indiana He was a prominent member in the Methodist church, being a trustee for 30 years. Mrs. Jennie Wayne and Miss Birdie Crabtree of Indianapolis, and Miss Sadie Jones of Chicago are the guests of friends. Rev. J. L. Thomas of Jeffersonville preached two able sermons here last Sunday it being communion day. Rev. Williams of Hanover is assisting Rev. Kelly in his revival meeting. Mrs. Thomas and Miss Lula Smith of Jeffersonville were the guests of Mrs. Francis Smith. Sunday. Mrs. Ora King of Indianapolis, attended the funeral of Robert Wilson last Friday. She returned home last Sunday. Wabash Liners Rev. B.J. Coleman's pulpit was filled Sunday morning by Mrs. M. L. Conklin the lecturer and organizer for National Woman's Christian Temperance Union and general secretary White Cross societies of New York. Her subject was "Purity" Club No. 1, Mrs. M. Black, will gave her grand rally last Sunday Feb. 24 at St. John church Club No. 2, Miss J. Mackeey is preparing for an entertainment at the white Presbyterian church, in March. Allen day exercises were very good. Miss Mattie Harris attended the cake walk at Peru. Mrs. G. Brown made a flying trip to Logansport. Rushville Doings The revival at Second Baptist church began Jan. 28 and closed Feb. 14. Rev. B. F. Farrell of Indianapolis, assisted the pastor, Rev. Johnson and the results were very gratifying. Forty persons joined the church, The baptizing will take place on the 4th Sunday in April. Mrs. Leonard is very ill. The A. M. E, church gave a pastor's rally Sunday, Rev. J, D. Johnson of Second Baptist church, occupied the pulpit at 3 p. m. Weaver Pickups Arthur Dunlap is still on the sick list. Mrs. Foeba Burden will remove to the "settlement." Thadius Smith is attending college at Marion. Rev. Shelton has returned after spending a week in Indianapolis. Mrs. Marth Casey is recovering from a protracted illness. Hills Chapel A. M. E. church succeeded nicely last year under the management of Rev. Shelton. This is his second year here and the old church is moving along nicely. Second quarterly meeting, Jan. 28, day's collection $13. Receipts for the quarter $257.23. Mrs. Catrine Guilford has been sick all winter. Mr. Andrew J. Wallace, the blacksmith, contemplates moving back to the settlement. The evangelist came and sowed dissension, predicted calamity but Providence has hung garland of success upon our brows; and we are still pushing on in the ceaseless struggle to meet the final foe.' The Recorder is a good paper and brings many new things to our eyes. Noblesville Notes Mrs. Woodward Stewart, the president of W. M. M. S, to the delight of her many friends, is re gaining her health. Mrs. Fannie Scott has been quite indisposed but is now better. Sunday, March 11, will be quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. Rev W. H. Saunders, P. E. will be present and a glorious time is anticipated. Mrs Zella D. Johnson, evangelis and State organizer of the W. M. M. S. of this State, has returned to this city by special request to assist Rev. Coleman in his revival meeting. We bespeak for her a grand future in her chosen field as she has the natural ability for this line of work. Encouragement and words of cheer were given to the Missionary society by Mrs. Johnson last Monday evening. Jeffersonville, Items. Mrs. Eliza McDaniels attended the funeral of her cousin, Rev. P. R. R. Anderson from Quinn Chapel, Louisville, at 2 p. m. Sunday. Washington's birthday was observed at the public schools by appropriate exercises, Rev. D. L. Irin has been conducting a revival at Wesley Chapel with splendid results. The quarterly meeting at Zion Sunday was well attended. Rev. Nichols of New Albany, preached an excellent sermon at 3 p. m. Rev. W. S. Rollins is quite ill at his home in North Vernon. Miss Marietta Pryor entertained a number of her friends Tuesday evening at the residence of Mrs. J. W. Johnson, 732 Mo. ave. The evening was spent in games and the rendition of good music among those present were: Messrs. Sarah Dudley, Anna Martin, Lenetta Winston. Flora Williams, Mollie Bowman, Nellie Gray, Berta Brown Blanche Wilson, Mayme Lee, Nettie Everett, Sarah Bibb, Fanny Johnson; Messrs. James Brown, Jesse Frye, David Gray, Charley Dudley, Robert Adams, James Woodfork, Dr. J. W. Gaines, Wm. Faulkner, Joseph Franklin, Prof. J. O, Oglesby, Thos Holloway, Wm, McKee and Miss Twannie French of Louisville. Mrs. C. H Marshall of Indiana Reformatory is quite ill at this writing. Miss Musie Smith of Charlestown spent Sunday in city. The members of Bethel are preparing for a grand spring rally. Mt. Vernon News Peter Hyte is visiting his father and mother. Mrs. Sallie Holt is visiting her uncle. Julia Tompkins is at home with her sick sick sister. Peter Hyte, Lonis Drury, Mamie Buckner are on the sick list. Men's meeting was largely attended Sunday. It meets monthly. John Turner and Miss Sarah Boyd were married recently. Rev. A. McClure preached a very able sermon and in the afternoon Rev. F. P. Baker preached an interesting sermon. Remarks were made by the following persons: J. W. Woodfork, J. M. Benson, L. Pay. and H. J. Thompson. Rev. F. P. Baker preached a very fine sermon on the "Sacredness of Matrimony," Sundayschool is in a prosperous condition and Christian Endeavor is moving along nicely. William Duley got his foot caught in a hay bailing machine and very badly mashed. Mrs. Minnie Johnson and Mrs. Spottsville and three children have been the guests of Mrs. Handy Thompson this week attending the trial of James Rutter who was sentenced to life imprisonment for the killing of Frank Spottsville last January. Bertha Pain was buried last week. Misses Stella Horner and Minnie Bishop rooms 1 and 2 celebrated Lincoln's birthday. Miss Cardelia Bishop is on sick list. The following program was heard at Mt. Zion Free Baptist Sundayschool on the 18 of Feb.: Lesson reviewed by Prof. Fred Donue, Subject; Jesus at Jacob's Well." Paper by Gaynell Drury, "Mother, Home and Heaven," Address by Mrs. Nellie Phillips, "A Chain of Influence, Address by Mr. Hays Brown, "The Destiny of our Country." Dismissed in prayer by Mrs. Bettie Brown., Supt. Prof. J. M. Benson, Sec' Lillian Davis Newcastle News. I. T. Hoss. Miss Florence and John Hiser are on the sick list. Miss Mida Chavis of this city is visiting friends in Anderson. Cocklin and Tucker, with the Jubilee Singers, sang at the M. E. church last Sunday morning and evening to a large audience. The Odd Fellows will give a sup per at their hall on the 10th. Bloomington Dashes The concert given at Bethel A. M. E. church last Thursday was a grand success. Much credit is due Mrs. M. P. Jacobs. Rev. Thomas of Princeton, has accepted a call to the Second Baptist church of this city. He began his duties last Sunday. The marriage of Mr. Samuel Brewer and Miss Ola Matthews two prominent young people of our city was solemnized at the A. M. E. church. Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the presence of a large congregation, Rev. W. H. Taylor the pastor, officiated. A reception was tendered the happy at the residence of Mrs. Matilda Spaulding, the grandmother of the bride. Thier friends wish them much success. The Stewards of Bethel A. M. E. church are preparing for a grand rally March 25. Four clubs have been organized as follows; No. 1. Willing Workers. Mrs. Lillie Cambell, president; No. 2. Busy Bees, Myrtle Lewis, president; Lend-A-Hand, Mr. Geo. B. Wheeler, president and the Juvenile club Miss Lizzie Allen, president. grand results are expected from each club. Miss Ollie Flowers and Mrs Amanda Parker have gone to Chicago to make their future home. Missionary Minutes Printed. To the Auxiliary presidents and pastors of the A. M E. churches of the State; Dear Sisters: Our minutes are out and the Corresponding secretary has fowarded to your address a number to be distributed among your members, Will you be kind enough to draw from your treasury the sum of $1.00 to help pay for printing them? Send i to Mrs. H. Ferguson, Corresponding secretary Franklin, Ind. At each conference session since our organization our treasurer has turned over to the Annual Conference, all money collected during the year, leaving the State president to stand between all creditors during the year, except a part of the money paid on last year's minutes. The law requires auxiliaryaries to make quarterly reports to the Corresponding secretary. If this law was adhered to in our state, the president would be relieved of great embarrassment. At the recent session of the Parent Missionary convention, held in Philadelphia, it was decided to use one set of By-laws and Constitutions and all were urged to be prompt in quarterly reports. 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Miss Amanda Rogers will leave Friday for Washington where she will enter the Trained Nurses school at the Freedman's hospital New and second hand machines, needles, oil, belts, etc. All makes of machines repaired. Work guaranteed Old machines taken in exchange. Give us a call. W. O. Henry, 342 Indiana avenue. The Olivet Literary lyceum, which was organized at the Prospect street church, Tuesday Feb 6th, began it meetings last Tuesday eve and will meet regularly. The program is interesting and instructive. Mrs. "Lev." Reed, of Cleveland, O. is the guest of her parents, Mr. an Mrs. Thad. Johnson on Belfonta in street. THE SUNDAY SCHOOL. NOTES ON THE INTERNATIONAL LESSON FOR MARCH 4. Subject: "Jesus Healing In Capernaum" (Mark 1:21-24)-Golden Text: "And He Healed Many that were sick." (Mark 1:34). Home Readings: Monday, March 5 (Mark 1:21-34). Tuesday, March 6 (Luke 13:10-17). Wednesday, Mar. 7 (Matt. 8:23-34). Thursday, March 8 (Matt. 12:14-28). Friday, March 9 (Acts. 16:14-18). Saturday, March 10 (Isa. 42:1-9). Sunday, Mar. 11 (Hebrews 4:12-16). Jesus was wise above men, and he taught as no man ever taught. He was more than a prophet or philosopher. In our study of his life and words it is well to clearly establish a few facts—that in his incarnation from the nativity to the cross and tomb his body in all things was fashioned like a human body; but that in his mental and spiritual nature he was always super and that, although his pre-existent powers and faculties were probably placed under limitations and restraints by the incarnation, he nevertheless was truly the Son of God and as such was intimately familiar with his Father and Our Father and was able to teach of things present and things to come with the simple authority of one who knew all things needful to be taught The scribes taught the traditions of men with a multitude of words, Jesus taught positive things in the briefest possible way. He did not found a kingdom; but rather a school. He did not choose men because they were strong or wise; but rather because they were willing to learn. He received the ignorant on the sole condition that they in sincerity would become his disciples. The results show that he founded his kingdom in wisdom and power; for it abides and all others fail. If we work upon marble, it will perish; if we work upon brass, time will efface it; if we rear temples, they will crumble into dust; but if we work upon immortal minds, if we imbue them with right principles, with the just fear of God and love of our fellowmen, we engrave on those tablets which will brighten to all eternity.—Daniel Webster. "They that govern most make least noise. You see when they row in a barge they that do drudgery-work, slash and puff, and sweat; but he that governs, sits quietly at the stem and scarce is seen to stir."—Selden. The absence of modern scientific knowledge concerning abnormal mental conditions as well as of a nomenclature descriptive of such malades is quite apparent not only in the Bible, but in all writings preceding the past few centuries. Insanity was thought to be a possession by an evil spirit. Some philosophers also taught that the reasonable man and wise one was possessed by a good spirit. Thus not men but the "daemons" or "genifi" in them did the great and good or wild and strange deeds. It was not Jesus' mission to teach science or medicine, or to do for men what they could for themselves. In due time they would learn to diagnose all different phases of mental disease; and finally would solve the mysteries of mesmerism, hypnotism, witchcraft and spiritualism. In the mean time, he was to heal some of their malades and to give the basic truths concerning sin and salvation with an assurance that ultimately it would be well with all who believed in him. He showed himself equal to every task required of him. He healed all who wanted to be healed. He failed only in the case of Judas Iscariot and others like him who chose to be devilish to the end. If Jesus could free men from the power of sin and ignorance, if he could cure their mental disorders he surely could do the less important thing of healing their bodies. "And such as had need of healing he healed." Multitudes received in their renewed bodies tokens of his loving kindness. It may be possible that some of these afterwards failed to recognize him as their Saviour or back-slid and came to stand with his enemies; but I do not think it probable that any did so. On the contrary, we may be almost sure that Jesus healed only those who believed; and that their believing was an essential condition of their being healed. He healed many then; he still will do so now, provided that they believe and provided that they need healing and provided that their healing would be for the increase of believing among others. He did no wonder deed merely to gratify curiosity; but solely "that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ the Son of God, and that believing ye might have life through his name." —E. A. DeVore, D. D. Modern Miracles. A whole town of five hundred inhabitants on the coast of China, near Foocchow, has adopted Christianity. In the suburbs was a mission-chapel in charge of a native helper, and the town was constantly visited by missionaries of the Church of England. Last summer the people became so angry with all foreigners on account or the troubles between France and China, that the missionaries were obliged to discontinue their visits; but the native preacher kept on his work earnestly and faithfully. In midsummer cholera came to the village in a virulent form, and death followed death in quick succession. The terror stricken people fled to their gods, but the one Christian besought them to come to the true God, who could hear their prayers and save them. Because of their despair they listened, and joined with him in asking God to stay the plague; and God honored their faith, imperfect though it was, and the plague was stayed that day. The people then held a conference, and as a town they decided to accept the new religion, and worship the God who helped them. Although some have fallen away since, the majority have remained steadfast, and have contributed more than one hundred dollars to build a chapel.—The Chinese Recorder. Good Enough for Americans. A trade report says: "The American ribbon trade is more independent of foreign vogue than it used to be. American designs are to-day fully accepted to foreign styles, and are exploited with boldness." This is not particularly pleasant reading for the supporters of free trade, who have never been more interested in the growth of American industries as they have been in the success of industries across the sea; who have, in large measure, based their hostility to a protective tariff on the claim that it was impossible to build up American industries so that American products displace foreign products in the American market. And American ribbons have been among the things in respect to which the free traders have held it especially impossible for American products to find greater favor than that accorded to the products of foreign factories. But it is very pleasant reading for those who have held that American manufacturers, if given a chance to develop American industries, could, in time, entirely supply the American market with all products and with products of such quality as would give complete satisfaction to American consumers. The fact that American designs are to-day offered for sale on their own merits, that American manufacturers no longer have to pay any tribute in styles to foreign designs, show that American ribbons can now rely on their own reputation that they no longer play second fiddle to foreign products; that, in short, American ribbons are good enough for the American public, the most critical and exacting of all buyers and consumers. Lead On. Until the official copy had arrived of President Hadley's speech delivered in Denver proposing social ostracism of trust presidents as the correct policy for suppressing trust evils, the possibility of errors in telegraphic despatches kept doubt alive as to the accuracy of the report. We have before us an official copy of the speech in question as published by the Candle light Club at whose meeting on January 8 President Hadley spoke: "It must be understood that where business has been monopolized and is not subject to the control of competition a man has certain responsibilities that he does not have in dealing with his private business. "But some one will say, How are you going to make hi munderstand? There are means enough. Don't invite him to dinner with you. Don't let him come to your house. Disqualify him socially. You may say that is not an operative method. This is a you going to make him understand? that certain practices are so clearly against public need and public necessity that the man who perpetrates them is not allowed to associate on even terms with his fellow men, you have in your hands an all-powerful remedy." The simple announcement of so radical a policy demands the actual leadership of its originator. It is for President Hadley to pick, with every possible circumstance of notoriety, the first man to whom this social ostracism must be applied, so that the antitrust party on the Hadley platform may know where to begin.—N. Y. Sun. Present Use for Past Purpose. Present Use for Purposes It is reported that the Carnegie Steel Company has been obliged to begin the use of a part of the great pile of some 200,000 tons of coke which has stored up long the lines of the Peninsula Railway. For that is, since 1893, this pile has lain untouched. It was in 1893 that Grover Cleveland, who was elected on a free trade platform, entered upon his duties as President of the United States. It goes without saying that the Carnegie Steel Company had no occasion to call upon surplus stores of coal or coke so long as free trade was the order of the day. There was plenty of leisure and opportunity to pile up coke, instead of manufacturing products in those days. But the restoration of the protective system and the resultant prosperity therefrom has made a change, and the Carnegie Company cannot get coke enough from ordinary sources for daily use. It has, therefore, to call on its surplus supply, and it is said to be using up its surplus coke at the rate of from 500 to 600 tons per day. Why Times Are Better. Warner Miller says: "In all my business career times were never better than they are now." We have never had so complete and scientific a system of Protection of American interests in operation as we have now. That explains in part why times are better now than ever before. For the other part, we have never until now seen the completed effects of the Protective Tariff. In the past we have been struggling, by means of the Protection of American industries, to build up American enterprises, to put them on their feet. To-day, in many instances, this has been accomplished and the sole duty of the Protective Tariff in regard to these enterprises is to preserve to them what they have already achieved and to give them a chance to branch out, now that, at last, they stand on a firm basis. Times are better than ever before, and they are likely to remain so, because protection is likely to continue to be the policy of the country. Bryan a Dodger. Mr. Bryan dodged the silver question in New Haven, and tried to make a great Democratic issue of the Boer question. He dodged free silver in his canvass of the Eastern states in 1896 making speech after speech in the cities of New York and elsewhere without an allusion to the subject. This is of course Democratic tactics all over. It will be remembered that several years ago Hon. Samuel Randall charged openly on the floor of the House that he had been sent by the national committee into New York and New England to make protection speeches, while some of his colleagues had been sent South and West to advocate free trade. It is unfortunate for Mr. Bryan that newspapers are printed. He is enough of an ostrich to hide his head in the sand, but he has not the skill to conceal the most important part of his anatomy.—New Haven Palladium. Be sure you are right—then let your wife have her own way. Do You Know THAT THAT THE RECORDER Is Prepared to do all kinds of Job Printing on short notice? We can make anything from a Bill Head, Letter Head, Minutes, Dodgers, Tickets, Business Cards, Visiting Cards, Book or Newspaper, In fact, everything in Job Printing We make a specialty of first-class Job Printing If you want anything done and are too busy to call, drop us a postal or call telephone 461. If·You Want any kind of Printing done let us know. 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We Want your trade, your patronage We want your encouragement; We want your co-operation; We want you to assist us in making The Recorder what it really is, the greatest, the most newsy, and the best Negro journal in the State If You Want to know any more, call or address The Recorder, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. --- AROU D THE CHURCHES. Read The Recorder Sin is a seed that must come out. The seed of sin hid in the heart will destroy all the good that we can do. To try to be good, to try to do good with sin in the heart is like trying to fill a barrel with a hole in it. REGENERATION ILLUSTRATED. A great and deadly serpent entered into a house and made its abode in a hole in the wall. The family was greatly alarmed, and the neighbors came running to know what was the matter. A snake! a deadly snake has come here to live! Oh, what shall we do? said one; have the house thoroughly whitewashed said another; have it pointed too and send for a carpenter to mend all the doors and windows, said a third, send for a Brahmin to utter a sacred voice or prayer. Well, the house was whitewashed and painted, the learned Brahmin came and repeated the mautra, and the family reassured, ate, slept and drank in the house in peace. About a month afterwards, one dark night, when all were asleep, the snake came out of his hole ane bit the father, and he died. Two nights after the reptile bit the son and he died too. Brother, do you know the meaning of this parable? The house is the body; the hole in the inner wall is the heart; the serpent is sin. By all your washings and daubings and ceremonies you will no more get sin out of your heart, than they got the serpent out of the house by whitewashing and painting it. Christ is the only remedy. Get Christ in and everything else must go out. This is regeneration. Miss Ida Woods, sister of Mrs. Toles at 532 Roanoke street is lying very ill. She was baptized Monday by Rev. Newton assisted by Dr. Sissle. Mrs. Lucy Johnson, sister of Mrs. Tyler on Martindale avenue died last Saturday afternoon. Funeral services were conducted at the house by Rev. Newton her pastor Wednesday. She was fifty-two years old. Odie Stewart died at the residence of his mother, 313 Osage street Saturday afternoon aged 19 years, 4 months and 24 days. The funeral was conducted at the house by Rev. Newton Wednesday noon. Out on Yandes do not forget—"Julius Caesar, Act III, Scene II," will be rendered by eighth grade pupils at Wayman Chapel, Scventeenth and Yandes street, Friday evening March 9, also an hour in the Kindergarten by the juveniles. Admission 10c. This excellent play is under the management of Mrs. Emma Shepherd. It is to be given at Wayman Chapel for the benefit of the $2500 rally June 3rd. Members and friends of Bethel, let us take it upon ourselves to go there 300 strong. CLASS DUES. Class No. 1, H, C. Milliken leader; collection $1.00. No. 2. Wm. Abstome leader; collection 50. No. 14, Wm. Parks, leader, collection $ .85. Total, $17.55 Sunday Pulpit Subjects—Morning, Luke 14:18: "And they all began to make excuses." Subject 'Excuses' Evening, Rev. 21:1: "And I saw a new Heaven and a new Earth; for the first Heaven and the first Earth were passed away and there was no more sea" Subject 'The New Life.' In Loving Remembrance Of our dear and beloved brother, Wayne Davidson, who died February 28, 1899: A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled. Subscribe for The Recorder and keep posted on the leading topics of the day. 25c for 3 months Indiana's Best Negro Newspaper ALLEN-CHAPEL A. M. E CHURCH (Broadway, between Teenth & Eleventh Sts.) A. L. Murray, B. D. - pastor One accession last Sunday—Henrietta Turner 1645 Yandes street, At 10:45 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. Rev. O. E. Jones, B. D., of Payne Theological Seminary, Wilberforce, preached two powerful sermons. Notwithstanding the coldness of the day two good audiences greeted him, and all enjoyed his efforts. We feel quite honored by having him with us. You are welcome—come again. It is quite gratifying indeed to note how the various clubs are working to secure the acquired amount. The concert given last Thursday evening by the How-do-you-do club under the management of Miss Ida Mae Myller was a grand success. Go on, How-do-you-does, you are on the right road to victory. The Anxious Workers' club presided over by Miss Lula Gurnell gave a delightful social last Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Phil Broadus 1611 Yandes street. Although it rained the house was crowded. This same club will give the "New Woman of 1996" at the church the 29th. Get ready for a good time. The Chorus of Forty Voices will give the Japanese wedding at the church Wednesday evening, March 14. Miss Dora Alph president; Mrs. Roxie Bell director. The chorus always excels. Look out this time. March 21st and April 4th belong to the Busy Bees. They are now buzzing with Miss Lenora Ousley presiding. On the 22nd a social will be given at Mrs. Emma Dokes 1215 E. 15te street for the benefit of the Athenaeum Sewing circle. Its president, Sister Doke, says we can't fail, so look out. We are counting on the faithful members of the Auxiliary society to come up with their appreciation Stand by your good president, Mrs. Georgia Alexander. She can't sleep good until you have banked the amount. The Missionary society will not be behind April 8, so says its president, Mrs. Ela Murray. The Men's club, presided over by Mrs. Ella Williams and the Get-up club led on by the pastor will combine and give the closing concert April 5th. Watch date and look for program. Thursday at 10:30 a. m. Rev. A. Wakefield telephoned me that they had received $520, and more was yet to follow. What about this Allen? an't we overrun our $600? You have shown your strength in the past, can't you again? Can you afford to loose your place with the Big Four? The members of the Men's club are called to meet Tuesday evening in the pastor's study at the church Mrs. Ella Williams president. Members of the Get-up club are called to meet Thursday evening at the parsonage, 703 E. Pratt street. Business of importance. A.T. Murray, press. Sunday services—10:45 a. m. general class and communion service; all members are expected to be at their post. Public invited; 2:30 p. m. Sunday school Prof. J. H. Young superintendent; 7:45 p. m. preaching by Rev. M. M. Moore, D. D., of Washington D. C. As you love to hear him I need only to announce his coming to assure your presence. Quarterly meeting at Walter's Chapel A. M. E, Z church Sunday at 3 p.m. Your pastor is to try to preach, so get ready chapel to go with me—must have your support. Corner Barth avenue and Sanders street. Funeral of Cyril LaSalle Williams occurred Tuesday afternoon, Rev. A. L. Murray officiating. JONES TABERNACLE A, M. E ZION CHURCH (COR BLACKFORD & NORTH STREETS) The Rt, Rev. Bishop G. W. Clinton preached one of his soul-stirring and instructive sermons at 11 a. m., to a large and appreciative congregation, on Quarterly meeting, Sunday Feb. 25 Rev. C. W. Newton, pastor of Bethel church, preached our sacramental sermon at 2:80 p. m. It was a masterly discourse, and was followed by a spiritual feast. The collection under the various pastors, for the clubs, was a grand success. We desire to thank the pastors and their congregations, and our many friends who assisted so nobly in making our rally a success. Rev. C. W. Newton done just what he said he would do—"came over with both sleeves rolled up" and headed the collection Sunday afternoon. The Social club, under the control of Rev. A. L. Murray of Allen Chapel was within touching distance. The other three clubs were in sight. Between four and five hundred communed. We closed the day with a soul-stirring sermon by our presiding elder, W. F. Jones. Our love feast Monday night is one that will be long thought of by the many that attended it and taken part with us. We closed our rally with a concert by the Get-a-Way club THE RECORDER. INDIANAPOLIS. DIANA of Bethel A. M. E. church under the auspices of the Men's Willing Workers which was a grand success. The club and friends have our many thanks. The result of our rally will be made known next week, but it is enough to know that we have raised the amount asked for and something over. Whenever Jones Tabernacle starts after anything she always gets it. We feel to say the "Lord hath done great things for us whereof we are glad." Rt. Rev. Bishop G. W. Clinton was entertained Monday afternoon by the Young Ladies Occasia club at the home of Misses Bertha and Adeline Williams, 522 Donglass street. The hand of death has removed from our midst our beloved and faithful sister, Mrs. Jane Thompson. Her place cannot be filled; she was always at her post; we shall miss her from her accustomed place. She was a member of the trustee sisters, president of the Mite Society, president of the Dorcas Circle. Our loss is heaven's gain. Sister Belle Kennedy is sick, also Sister Jennie Burton; Miss Henrietta Frye is still confined to her bed. Rev. J. J. Kennedy left for his home in Centralia, Ill Wednesday. Rt. Rev. Bishop Clinton left Wednesday. Additional sick: Sister Harriet Williams Bright street; Bro. Wm. Richardson Mill street. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stevenson were called to Louisville, Ky., to the sick bed of their son Herbert. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH, (In West Michigan St) Protracted meeting is still going on Services are largely attended Sunday morning Dr. Carre preached and Mrs. Margaret L. Shepherd lectured to 1,500 men at 2:30 p. m. She also preached to a large audience at 8 p. m. Tuesday afternoon she again lectured to 2000 ladies. Many were turned away, not being able to get even inside of the doors. The church was greatly benefited from these lectures both from a spiritual and financial standpoint. Mrs. Shepard promised to return again the last of May. May or the first of June and deliver another series lectures. Rev I. Toliver, D. D., of Washington, D. C., has arrived, and is preaching with power. Communion at 2:30 p. m. tomorrow. Rev. Toliver will remain with us until the 11th. Come early to get seats. SECOND CHRISTIAN CHURCH Sunday will be our rally day. Three services will be held. The special service will be at 3 p.m., at which time the Rev. C. W. Newton will preach. The pastors of the city and their congregations are expected to be present. In the morning the pastor will preach on the subject; "The Christian's proper Mood." In the evening, "The true Sanctity." The marriage of W. B. Gordon and Miss Louise Hawkins will be consimated next Frinay evening at the residence of Mrs. White, 743 Fayette street. A reception will follow, tendered by her brother, Walter Hawkins. The annual election of officers of the Alpha Home Association will take place at Allen Chapel Thursday March 8th. It is the earnest request of the president that all members be present promptly at 2 o'clock. Mrs. Hulda Webb, president; Mrs. Amanda Wells, secretary. Mr. and Mrs. Jos Spears entertained a few young friends last Saturday for their little cousin, Cora E. Carter, in honor of her 13th birthday. Among those present were Misses Nina Floyd, Katie Duncan, Anna Churchill, Irene Thurman, Marietta Sommers, Addie Thornton, Katie Frances, Anna Smith and Messrs. Howard Simms, Luther Churchill, Hamilton Craig and Irontee Coleman. Many presents were received, among which was a piano from her father. NEW YORK STORE Established 1853. Sole Agent BUTTERICK Patterns MISSES FLANNEL WAISTS. Made of all Wool Flannel taimmed with fancy braid and Gilt buttons : : : : : Colors; Navy and Yale Blue, Red and Wine, Sizes, 26 to 30. A small quantity of the $1.00 one For 59cts. SECOND FLOOR. Pettis Dry Goods Co. PERSONAL MENTION Miss Mattie Tibue is indisposed. Miss Florence Miller is slowly improving. Elmer Clay has returned from a tour through the West. Ed Sanders left for Crawfordsville on a business trip. Mrs. Hulda Webb, Wyoming street, was ill the past week. Mrs. Mary Jameson, 1310 E. Pratt street, is seriously ill. Sunday will be rally day at the Second Christian church. Clarence Dunlap is sick with lagrippe at his home in Fayette street. Elwood Knox, manager of The Freeman, was in Chicago last week. Fred Robinson will return to his home in Bloomington next week. The New York store offers special bargalas to ladies, in this paper. Miss Daisy Evans, of Seymour, visited Mrs. B. J. Morgan last week. Mrs. Harry Cooper, Center street, is recovering from a severe illness. Ed. McClelland has accepted a position at the Grand Hotel barber shop. Miss Wille Smith is sick with pneumonia at her home in Missouri street. Miss Lillian B. Reed, of Williston, N. D., is visiting relatives in the city. Mrs. J. H. Hightower, has been ill for the past two weeks with the brain fever. Miss Knight, of Sheridan, is the guest of Miss Ada Bagby in Talbott avenue. Fashionable dressmaking, remodeling and Fitting. Mrs. Green, 1211 Lewis street Miss Bertha Siddell, of Piqua, O., is the guest of Miss Anna Johnson in Fourth street. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Tribble, W. Eleventh street, are the proud parents of a baby boy. David Tucker, who has been confined to his home for several weeks is able to be out again. R. W. Thompson is in the city from Washington, D C., called by the death of his mother. Mrs. Emma Brandy, of Chicago, is visiting her mother and son at 2870 Foundry street. Miss Flora Morin, of Muncie, is the guest of Mrs. A. C. Richardson in St. Clair street. Mr. Edgar Christy of Oil City, Pa., is visiting his aunt, Mrs. Jennie Starks II19 Lewis street. Miss Cora Julius, of Marion, was a guest of Miss Mamie Clay in Senate avenue this week. Mrs. Nathan Smith, of North Dakota, was the guest of Mrs. Elias Walden last week. Mr. Thomas Wilson of Lafayette, was the guest of his sister, Mrs. Wil Tucker, this week. Wait for the grand concert by the Elite concert company. Did you read their adv. in this issue. Dr. J. W. Carr joined in marriage at his study Tuesday evening John Polk and Miss Myrtle Holder. The East End club was entertained by Mrs. William Tucker, 638 Superior street, Friday afternoon. Mr. S. G. Givens has returned from a trip to Chicago, where he visited his brother, Mr. Will Givens. Mrs Wesley Farrell of Springfield O. is the guest of daughter Mrs Nathan Johnson in Toledo street. Miss Anna Miller will return Thursday from Wingola Sanatorium Asheville, N.C., for a short visit. Don't miss it! The grand opening of the Elite Concert Company at the Cleveland (Jub Hall March, 20, 1900. Wanted—Situation by first class short order cook, restaurant or private Address, F. Q., care The Recorder. Mr.and Harvey Kennedy entertained the Whist club Thursday evening at their home in W. Eleventh street. At the Palace DeVandyke get your hair cut and shave by the man with the Vandyke. 244 Indiana avenue. Mrs J. E, Reed of Cleveland, Ohio, is visiting her parents, Mr.and Mrs T. Johnson, in 1917 Belfontaine street. The meeting for the Rescue Home for colored girls was held at the Home 432 West 18th street, Thursday evening. Members of the Woman's club are requested to be present Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Flanner Guild. The Grand Easter Ball, at Lyra hall, Tuesday evening, April 10, by the Propagandist club. Don't forget. The pretty home of Mr. and Mrs. John Shepherd in Yandesa street was destroyed by fire last week. Insurance All of your friends are going to the Grand Opening of the Elite Concert Company at the Cleveland Hall March 20th Be sure and remember the date Mar. 20, the entertainment and ball of the Elite Concert Company at Cleveland Hall THE BAR 537 Bright Street. Old Telephone 1799 R. S. STREET, Manager. Wait! Wait!! Wait!!! The Social Event of the Season The Elite Concert Company Will give their GRAND SPRING OPENING, at CLEVELAND CLUB HALL, near Park Theatre Tuesday Eve, March 20th, 1900 Some of the best talent in the city, both white and colored has been engaged to appear. Ticket's now on sale at Malone's Barber-shop, Timberlake & Sellers Tailors and the "Favorite" A BENEFIT For the Ninth Presbyterian Church By the Indiana Vocalist Company Under the direction of Oliver, Thurman and Stuart This will be the first appearance of this company in the city. More than $200.00 has been spent in presenting this entertaining musicale The musical lovers of Indianapolis are cordially invited to call and see WHO and WHAT we are, then judge for yourself. Friday eve, March 9th. Admission Single, 15c Couple, 25c CONFECTIONS Wait! Wait!! Wait!!! The The Elite Co. Will give their GRAND SPRING CLUB HALL, near Park Theatre Tuesday Eve, M Some of the best talent in ored has been engaged on sale at Malone's & Sellers Tailors A BEN For the Ninth P By the Indiana U Under the direction of O This will be the first appearance of $200.00 has been spent in press The musical lovers of Indiana and see WHO and WHAT Friday eve, March 9t The home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Crawford, in English avenue was destroyed by fire, their loss being complete. Mrs. Lewis, manager of the "Old Maid's convention" will reproduce the play for the benefit of the Refuge Home. Prof. Chas. S. Sager, of San Francisco, Cal., was a pleasant office caller. He is author of a drama, entitled "The Negro." Misses Anna Franklin and Mollie Faulkner, of Louisville, Ky., are visiting Mrs. Tessia Smith, 2017 Columbia avenue. Mr. and Mrs. R. Byron Shelton entertained Miss Lillian Reed at a five o'clock tea Saturday at their home in West North street. Miss Belle Patridge, who has been spending the winter with her father and grandparents, has returned to her home in Terre Haute. Mrs. Elias Walden and her guest, Mrs. Nathan Smith, and Miss Bessie Thompson were entertained at tea Sunday by Mrs Harry Jones. The Vocalist concert company will present an excellent program at the Ninth Presbyterian church, Friday eve, Mar 9. Read their advertisement Mrs. Fannie Martin has returned from a visit to her sister, Mrs. Tillman Long, in Edinburg. Little Arthur Long returned to this city as her guest. Wm. E. Viney, a postal clerk of Lanaster, O, has a "run" from Indianapolis to Pittsburg, Pa., and is stopping at the home of Mrs. Brown, 706 Senate avenue North. Miss Rose Q. Heston, 2015 Cornell avenue, who has been teaching in Kentucky has returned home, and is attending the Kindergarten Normal Training school. The young people of Olivet Baptist church have organized a Literary Lyceum which is doing splendidly. It meets each Tuesday evening. Harry Lewis, president. The ladies of the Lend-a-hand club of Bethel church, gave a very interesting social last Monday evening, at the residence of Mrs. Cyrns Allen, 654 W. Eleventh street. Ice Cream Soda and Ice Cream Candies In Sack's, Baskets or Boxes, Our delicate confectionary, put up in dainty boxes, makes appreciative gifts Nuts, Fruits & Cigars Bst Perfumry Telephone's Old 21182.New 2574 Robinson, The Social Event of the Season Concert Company ING OPENING, at CLEVELAND atre March 20th, 1900 in the city, both white and col- to appear. Ticket's now Barber-shop, Timberlake and the "Favorite" NEFIT Presbyterian Church Vocalist Company Oliver, Thurman and Stuart of this company in the city. More than sentting this entertaining musicale napolis are cordially invited to call we are, then judge for yourself. th. Admission Single, 15c Couple 25c EDW, BREWER CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER. Shop, 1721 Alvord Street. O. V. Royall, lawyer, has removed his office to 45 Baldwin block, New telephone 1608. Mr. Royall practices in all courts and attends to all business of a legal nature. The B. Y. P. U. of Corinthian Baptist church held an interesting meeting last Sunday afternoon. The attendance was large and the program was interesting. Mrs. Dr. Morgan entertained a few friends last Saturday evening for Miss Tillie Larter, of Bedford, who is a guest of Mrs. Geo. Worthington, and Miss Daisy Evans of Seymour. The Progressive social club, gave their annual mid-winter picnic, Monday evening, at the residence of Mrs. Jones, 511 Bowman street. It was a brilliant and enjoyable affair. Mrs. Willis Bryant entertained the Topaz Cluster club Friday afternoon of last week at her home in Wyoming street. The club met Friday with Mrs. Emma Baker in Blake street. All members of the Ladies Enterprise club are requested to meet Monday evening March 5th, at the home of Mrs. Rachel Alley, 521 Scioto street. Mrs. L. R. Mitchell, president; Mrs. W. Cooke, secretary. The Evangelio Rescue and Manual Training School and Home is now in full operation with six inmates and is doing well. Every preacher, leader and professor is cordially invited to visit the Home. The social given by Club No. 1 at the home of Mrs. Susie Wilson in Twelfth street Tuesday and by Club No. 3 at the home of Mrs. Corbin for the benefit of Second Christian church were both well attended. Horace J. Taylor and Miss Lena Irvin were married Wednesday evening at the parsonage, Rev. A. L. Murray officiating. They are at home to friends at the residence of Mrs. Mary Brown 706 Senate avenue North.