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Public Library VICE PRESIDENTIAL TIMBER APOPULAR NEW YORKER IN THE Hon. Timothy L. Woodruff of New York is Prominently Mentioned A Good Running Mate for President McKinley. The Hon. Timothy L. Woodruff, Lieutenant Governor of the State of New York during his recent trip through the West, has succeeded (as was to be expected) in making a most favorable impression upon the people of that section by his intelligent and comprehensive grasp of the vital questions which are of paramount importance in the thought of those who are responsible to the people for their proper solution and adjustment. His deliverance at Detroit on the question of the construction of the Nicaragua Canal caused no surprise to his friends in the East who are well informed as to his views on all these questions. Mr. Woodruff is an American who has unlimited faith in the ability and courage of the American people to do whatever they may attempt to do. successfully and well, provided always that the cause is just. It was only natural then that he shou'd have expressed himself so clearly and forcibly and with such positiveness upon a question on which all patriotic American are agreed, and that he should have received the unqualified endorsement of the press and the people of that section end of the country, for his manly and patriotic attitude thereon, caused no wonder. His Detroit speech discovers in him those elements of patriotism and statesmanship which are the sign and seal of true Americanism The same frankness and courage which characterized all of Mr. Woodruff's utterances in the West, during his sojourn there, is characteristic of his private and public utterances at home and has made hundred of friends for him even among those who differ from him politically. He is himself a man of strong friendships, of generous impulses, too honest and too outspoken to be a trimmer or an opportunist. He is a man in the broadest meaning of the term and many men of all parties and all races who know him, have the utmost respect and good will for him. It is said that his prospects for receiving the vice presidential nomination in June next are encouraging, even flattering. Certainly no man of his party in this country is better fitted for that high honor, than is Mr. Woodruff. By experience and training as a public official he is doubly equipped for the duties of this exalted station, and would bring to it, the ripe knowledge of and familiarity with public questions which an active public participation covering a period of a dozen years has peculiarly fitted him. As presiding officer of the state senate of New York he has demonstrated abilities as a parliamentarian which have wen for him the respect of every member of that body. His uniform courtesy and impartial rulings as president of the senate show him to be a man in whom the elements of justice and fairness are equally balanced. Among the colored people Mr. Wood ruff is particularly well liked because he has always evinced a desire to accord them fair representation and consideration in politics without reference to their race. The resollection of this kindly feeling on his part, add the practical manifestation of his good will toward the colored people as shown by the exercise of his good offices on numerous occasions, in the public service of colored men in the public service of New York state, was the reason for the adoption of the following resolutians at a recent dinner of colored republicans in New York City: Whereas, In all of his public official relations, he has treated the colored Republican voters of this State with courtesy and fairness; recognizing that they are properly entitled to consideration in the disposition of offices of honor and emolument, be it therefore Resolved, That we, the colored Republicans workers of Greater New York do heartily endorse Lieutenant Governor or Timothy L. Woodruff for the nomination to the office of Vice President of the United States, and commend him INDIANAPOLIS MAR 12 1900 PUBLIC LIBRARY Vol 4 No. 36 A NEGRO NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE BEST INTEREST OF THE COLORED PEOPLE OF INDIANA to the Republicans of the country in the full assurance, that, by his spotless character, eminent abilities and high principles, he will be a fit associate for our matchless President during the coming contest in endorsement of an American policy for the American people, and in repudiation of an unsound currency." Certainly no stronger words than contained in these resolutions could be employed to express the high regard and esteem in which he is held by his colored fellow citizens of the Empire State. The political weather vane certainly now points to his nomination for the Vice-Presidency. There seems to be no good reason why he should not be chosen, for if ever man possessed the necessary qualifications for the office, he is that man. The Republican party would not only honor him by placing his name on the ticket beside that of William McKinley, in June next, but honor itself in recognizing the great abilities of a vigorous and manly American, who has stamped his person ally upon the politics of his state and country, and who has shown by his recent speeches in the West, that his knowledge of public affairs is not circumscribed by state lines. He would grace with dignity and fill with unusual ability, courage, courtesy and partiality, the office of Vice President of the United States, and justify by his action, the wisdom of his party and friends for their recognition and reward for splendid public service. JOHN E. BRUCE. Albany, N. Y. REPORT OF SCHOOLS. For 1899 Sent to Commissioner of Education. Frank L. Jones, state superintendent of public instruction, Monday fowarded to the commissioner of education, department of the interier, at Washington, the annual report of his department for the year ending July 31, 1900. The report is as follows: Number of white males enumerated 388,999; females, 357,006; total, 740,995. Number of colored males enumerated 7,864; females, 7,389; total, 14,703. Number of both white and colored males, 391,353; females, 364,345, total, 755,798. The average number of school days is as follows: Township schools, 125 days; towns, 143 days; cities, 180 days. In the state there are 9,988 school buildings and 3,000 academies and preparatory schools. Of the total number of pupils 4,600 are in the high schools. In the state there are 7,259 male teachers and 8,236 females, making a total of 15,488. The male teachers receive an average salary of $49.80 a month, and the females $43.55. The general average is given at $45.83. New Albany Notes Quarterly services at Bethel A. M. E. church Sunday was well attended although the weather was inclement. Presiding Elder Lewis preached two powerful sermons. Rav. Nichois preached at 3 p. m. Revival services still continues at Zion. Mr. Lee Ownens of E. Market st., and Mrs. Katie Bell of Chartres st., were buried from Second Baptist. Rev. S. C. Maniel officiating. Mrs Lucinda Griffin of W. 4th st. has been indisposed. Miss Blanche Sterrett is out again after encountering a severe attack of sickness. The Sunnyschool class of Miss Mary Emery will give an entertain- ment Monday night at Second Baptist for benefit of piano. The Silver Tongue choir of Bethel church is preparing for a grand concert and dramatic entertainment at Social hall March 22-23. The debate Resolved that the Negro is an American was ably discussed before the Get There club by Messrs. E. Keller, Manuel Blackburn, Chas Banks S. A. Ratliffe, Bertha Alexander, Richard Campbell. The L. H. F. M. Society of the Fall cities A. M. E. Z. churches will meet at Jacob st, Tabernacle, Louisville to morrow 2:30 p. m. Mrs. M. E. Washington, the president, desires a full representation. The Recorder. STATE CONVENTION. Program of the Republican State Convention, April 25-6. The Republican State committee has completed arrangements for the State convention which will be held in Tomlinson hall, Wednesday and Thursday, April 25 and 26. The convention will assemble at 2 o'clock, Wednesday. On Thursday morning the nominations will begin and will be made in the following order; Governor, Lieutenant-Governor, Secretary of State, Au'tor of State, Treasurer of State, Attorney-General, Reporter of the Supreme Court, State Statistician, Superintendent of Public Instruction, one judge of the Suprema Court for the First District, one judge of the Supreme Court for the Fourth district, four delegates-at large to the Republican national convention to be held in Philadelphia June 19, 1900, and four alternate delegates-at-large to this convention. There will be 1,434 delegate apportioned on the basis of one delegate for every 200 votes and each additional fraction of more than 100 votes cast for Union B. Hunt for Secretary of State in 1898. Necessary to choice, 718 votes. Crawfordsville Notes. Misses Paterson, Boone and Hale highly entertained a few friends Friday evening at the home of Miss Blanche Patterson in Franklin st. Misses Bulger, of Ripley, O., Page of Blacksberg, W. Va., were present. Misses Eva Johnson and Blanche Patterson are on the list. Mr. James Craig is now confine to his bed with rheumatism. Shelbyville Notes. Mrs. Tellus Carter has been quite sick in West Franklin st. is very much improved at this writing. Madams Pear Curry and Alice Marshall have nearly recovered from their illness. Mr. Charles Bell who took suddenly ill Saturday morning is reported better Mr. John Wright of Carthage was the guest of Miss Alice Roberts Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Washington Goode who has been sick for some time, is better. Mr. James Matthews of Greenfield, visited friends and relatives the latter part of last week. Miss Bertha Reed is visiting at Indianapolis. Mr. and George Vaughn are the proud parents of a fine baby girl. Mr. Leonard and George Johnson were visiting friends and relatives in Indianapolis Sunday. Rey, C. W. Mavie and Chester Grissom made a quick trip to Greensburg Sunday. The sick list is slightly decreasing those on the list this week are: Mrs. T. R. Fletcher, Messrs. R. Yates, D. Ramsey, R. Smith, Arthur Allen, Sr. John Dudley and Mesdames Estella Johnsor, Ella Wilson. Last morning Rev. B. Clark assisted by J. W. Robinson, baptized six persons in Blue River at the Harrison st., bridge amid floating cakes of ice. The following were baptized: Bessie Johnson, Tevera Alexandria, Mrs, Lizzie Allen, Virgil Vaughn and Allen Johnson. There are ten others that were converted in the revival at Second Baptist church but were not ready for baptism Sunday. The festival given at the Second M. E. church, Saturday was a grand success. Mt. Vernon News Deaths: Stephen Taylor, an old resident of this city, and Willie Burgy. Mr. Harry Buckner's mother and father are visiting him. Berry B. Dyre and Mrs. Perchman were married Sunday night. Sick: John Nance, Annie Roberts. Mt. Zion Mission Baptist church was overly glad to meet their pastor Rev. N. L. Lane. B. A. who has just returned from Jackson, Miss, where he was visiting his family. Last Sunhe preached and excellent sermon, Sundayschool is growing under the leadership of Miss Stella Horner; Miss Annie Ism, Miss Lizzie Peace, Mrs, Medley; Mr. L. S. Garrett, Supt. 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 Mr. Lewis Drewry is on the sick list but we hope he will recover soon. Last Sunday at Mt. Zion Free Baptist Sundayschool, Mr. Henry Watkins read a paper, "Home Training," Song by the choir: "Tell it to Jesus," Address by Rev. A. McClure; Song, by choir: "Marching in the King Highway." Dismissed in prayer by Miss Elizabeth Offett, Prof. J. M. Benson, supt. Miss Lyllian Davis see'y. Hanover Picklings Rev. E. M. Brown preached two able sermons Sunday. Mrs. Cassie Ellis of Okley, O , attended the funeral of her cousin Tuesday. Mrs. Susan Bolden is quite ill. Rev. W. Miller of Milton, Ky., preached Thursday and Friday nights at the A. M. E. church. Mrs. Ella Preston and Lila Miller of Grazeville, spent Sunday with Miss Ida Hull, Miss Prudie Anderson, daughter of Mrs. Patsy Anderson, died Sunday morning after an illness of several months. She was a member of the A, M. E. church. Paris, Ill. Mr. Eli Kirkman is suffering from a sprained ankle. Mr. Troy Porter the plumber, was in the Charleston on business last week. Mrs. C. Duvall made an excellent donation to Allen Chapel last week. Mr. Paris Thomas was at Chrisman last week. The Baptist sewing circle met at Mrs. T. J. Reeds. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Thomas gave a surprise on their niece, Miss Eva M. Thomas. She received many presents Jeffersonville. Items A grand concert was given at Zion last Monday evening by the young ladies in which some of the best talent of the city took part. Rev. W. S, Rollins continues very ill at North Vernon. Rev, and Mrs. J. L. Thomas attended the quarterly meeting at New Albany last Sunday. Misses Janie Williams, Fannie Johnson, teachers in Kentucky are at home for the spring and summer Quarterly meeting at Bethel on the 18 inst. Mrs. Ed Foster of Indianapolis spent the day with her sister, Mrs. J. H. Bibb Sunday. Fowler Dots. Miss Della Stanton is confined to her room wit hrheumatism. Little Clifford Biggs is sick with a very sore throat. Clarence Marshall and Henry Biggs of Lafayette were the guests Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Wilson Sunday. Mr. James Pitigan and Mrs. Sanders Young of Goodland were in the city Sunday. 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 abstracts 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. Missionary Meeting. The Womans Home & Foreign Society met at the residence of Mrs Fryson in Telodo St. There was a large attendance with 1 visitor Mrs. Laura Breedlove who became a member. The Ladies of this society will render The Old Maid's convention the 29th and are sparing no pains to make it a grand affair the next meeting will be with Mrs L. Breedlow518 Bright St. Mrs M.Johnson Pres, Mamie Benson See Mamie Martin Pub. A NEWSY LETTER THE TERM DEMOCRACY OFTEN MIS-APPLIED. The Writer Gives His Views on A Number of Important Topics of Today. The term "Democracy" has been and is very largely misapplied. I speak of a democracy now and somebody immediately pops up eager to defend or attack a certain great political organization upon whose escutheon the words happen to be emblazoned. They have an idea that their politics is apt to be debased or exalted. Indeed the word gives rise to a vision of the Pitch fork philosophy of of a Tillman, or the keep-off-the grass bleatings of a Coxey or the mind your own business creed of a Pennoyer, or the fire-eating platitudes of an Altgeld, or the statesmanship of a Pettigrew, or the middle-of-the-road incredulities of a Tommy Watson, or the sugar-coated plausibilities of a William Jay Bryan or the brilliant though vain appeal of a Watterson. Such is the weakness of the average American of today. There are such people, I say, whose estimation of the word extends but to the outer circle of the heterogenious conglomeration of individuals promiscuously styling themselves democrats. "Democracy," when taken in its true sense, as everybody knows, really means "peoples' rule" and peoples' rule does not mean anarchy and revolution, as encouraged by some of the would be democrats. It does not mean an incentive to rebellion as Pettigrew suggests. It does not mean cheap and debasing currency and a 50-cent dollar like Bryan would manufacture; It does not mean a civil war and lawlessness instigated originally by Goebel and chenmen in Kentucky. Nor does it mean a wholesale condemnation and denunciation of the President and his policies, simply because these democrats are inherently discontented and unhappy and are ever shouting calamity in the midst of a genuinely prosperous "peoples' rule" such as the country now enjoys. There is no democracy about it. It is about as consistent a name for them to contend for as are the doctrines of their various platforms. The efforts put forth in Congress to measurably suppress the indiscriminate slaughter at the instigation of Judge Lynch, is most certainly to be commended, and it is earnestly hoped by every one with a black face, that some action may thus obtain, whereby we will secure the right to which we are entitled by our just government The Southland has even been designated as the home of chivalry. Its people are always spoken of as noble hearted and courageous. And "knighthood" I am told is in "flower" there at all times. They have been valiant in the defense of their country as well as the North. Slander and calumny they have resented as the sting of an adder.-Nit! Honor, with them proverbial, has been even upheld when the knightly instinct prompted its maintenance from the business end of a breechloader. In them I see much to admire. I might possibly admire even that indomitable, though desperate courage which actuated their attempt at succession from the Union; and I remove my hat to the heroic sons subsequently coming up out of the Southland to enable the country by their self-sacrificing gallantry. But the South with all its nobility and anticipated loyalty is found wanting. In a few respects the Southern people require judgment and discretion. They are impetuous and in their zeal they too often forget the legal enactments of state and nation, and plunge headlong into the deadly vortex of spontaneous vindication, and some man is slain. All men are created equal, decreed the wise men of times, but the South forgets. And here and there its victims are seen hanging to some convenient projection regardless of law or justice. This is its weakness. They have some other faults in the South, but this is predominant. Our race, of course is black and it is every black man's burden, the mobs and burnings that's carried on in the South. This downright foolishness of stringing up every one of our race subject of crime, every man who varies slightly from the straight and narrow road mapped out for him by the presumptuous white Southern rebel, is nothing short of a curse, not only upon these vicious White monopolists of equal rights but on the entire section of the country thus outraged. Many of the diabolical Southern rebels or lynchers have been at times as guilty of the crime, no matter how revolting, as the poor defenseless colored man whom they hang without law, but their beastly will is the law itself, their clever duplicity is lauded to the skies when a colored man chances to fall from grace. It is a savage, shameful, damnable practice. The South, with its excellent reputation for loyalty, should rise above it as one man and stamp it out. They should give the law a chance to unfold its honored scrolls and to fight the maudlin aggregation of hypocrites who give or take privileges from no one, and if the South is not able to do this then Congress must act in the premises and effectually obliterate this disgraceful stigma from the land of "Song and Sunshine." While Col. Bryan is ladling out his oil, he keeps a sharp lookout to prevent some other fellow from dropping a light into barrel. Before Ono Haul consents to fight the british again, it might be well for him to adapt a prize fighting verbiaa and tell them to go and get a reputation on some easier dub first. An organizaton that is pushing itself to the front in the camp is a Union that has been recently banded by the men of the company. Many compliments is due the organizer for efficient labor. The union is to assist a soldier when he is in distress as much as the rules of military will permit and to help pay his way home on being discharged. Many soldiers declare the union is long felt need at hand. After many coaxings, Mr. Allen P. Wooten has consented to remain with us the remainder of his enlistment. Those that say James G. Cole does not intend to soldier any more after his enlistment, should read his article in the Portland Oregonian of Feb 18 in which he said that soldiering was his greatest pleasure. JAMES G. COLE, Vancouver, Wash. New Officers. Additional Personals: Road The Recorder. Alice J. Caldwell has made application for divorce from her husband, Jesse Caldwell. She wants her malden restored, and the custody of their daughter. The Caldwells have conducted the Pythian cafe on Indiana avenue for about a year. The Fortnightly Club met with Wiss Eula Adams in Wood street Friday evening, Music and games were the feature of the evening. The club will meet with Miss Lydia Williams the 23rd. Miss Lydia Williams, president; Miss Pearl Kelly, secretary. Mrs. M. E. Sorvinem-Briscoe will give one of her stereoption lectures, "From Bethlehem to Calvary" at Shiloh Baptist church, corner West and Walnut streets Thursday March 16th. Admission 10c. It will be the first opportunity of Indianapolis church goers to see an illuminated lecture given by a woman of the race. Mrs. Ella Williams, the efficient president of the Men's club of Allen hapel entertained the members of the club at an impromptu reception Tuesday night. The table was prettily decorated with ferns and carnations. Cows were laid for twenty. Misses Wayne White and Magnolia Myers assisted in receiving Favors were carnations. Miss Pattie Dean gave a wagon party from the residence of Mrs. Frankie teiner in Irvington last Tuesday evening. The affair was in honor of Miss Lillian Pettiford of Grand Rapids, Mich. The party was composed of sixteen young people, chaperoned by Mrs. S. A. Coleman After returning luncheon was served. Lincoln Union and Garrett Smith Lodges, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows will give a reception Thursday evening at their hall in Indiana avenue "Which is the Negro most in need of, Education or Money," will be discussed, with Dr. Roht, F. Harper and S. G. Givens, of Lincoln affirmatives, and Gabriel Jones and Horace Heston of Garrett Smith, negatives. The meeting of the Evangelic Rescue and Manual Training Society held its electoral meeting Wednesday evening last to elect delegates to the National Evangelic Industrial convention which is to be held in Midway, Ky., in August. The meeting was well considered and Revs. J. H. Washington and Wm. Patterson were elected delegates. Preparations are now under way for a State convention to be held somewhere in Indiana. INDIANAPOLIS, IND THE RECORDER. PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY AT INDIANAPOLIS, INDIA. 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The men selected have ability and integrity and possess the confidence of the community. The ticket is early in the field, which fact will give to the people a greater opportunity to learn of the candidates, who in turn will seek to perpetuate another reign of prosperity and efficiency for the party. MR. WHITES' BILL The measure introduced in the House by Congressman White, of North Carolina, designed to check the growing evil of lynching and burning colored men in some parts of the country, has much to commend it, in that it gives to the perpetrators of such crimes the charge of treason. The press and pulpit of the country should lend their efforts in causing the bill to become a law. For the benefit of our readers, we republish the bill: "Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled: SECTION 1. That all persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, and being citizens of the United States are entitled to and shall receive protection in their lives from being murdered, tortured or burned to death by any and all organized mobs, commonly known as "lynching-bees," whether said mobs be spontaneously assembled or organized by premeditation for the purpose of taking the life or lives of any citizen or citizens of the United States shall be murdered by mob violence in the manner herein above described, all participating, aiding and abetting in such murder and lynching, shall be guilty of treason against the Government of the United States and shall be tried for that offense in the United States Courts, full jurisdiction being hereby given to said United States Courts and all officers, to issue process, arrest, try and in all respects deal with such cases in the manner now prescribed under existing law for the trial of felonies in the United States Courts. SECTION 2. That any person duly tried and convicted in any United States *ourts as principal or principals aiders, abettors, access ries before or after the fact for any murder of any citizen or citizens of the United States by mob violence or lynching as described by law for the punishment of persons convicted of treason against the Government of the United States. SECTION 3 That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this statute are hereby repealed. The urgent need of a commercial and financial standing in the business marts of the world is daily becoming more apparent to the members of the race. As a hewer of wood and a drawer of water the Negro has for years been a conspicuous figure, but in the trade-centers in the country's financial institutions, or even in the great political parties, the colored man has not been considered even a unit. The why or wherefore of this condition is too well known to bear repetition. What is wanted and needed is something with a tangible value, and that is what the race is acquiring. A wave of prosperity is floating over the land, and the Negro in business is being benefited. From a number of our correspondents we have learned that business men's associations have been formed all over the state, the organization of which shows a remarkable progress The benefits to be derived from such insti' tutions are many—such as encouraging the investment of capital, new enterprises, a closer union among the members of the race, in all things that are elevating or beneficial, and above all a reciprocal feeling, racially and commercially. The success of every col d esn moves the race a notch higher, and furthermore furnishes an incentive to sme other doubting Thomas to attach to his brains and his capital a marketab'e value. The Porto Rico bill is attracting considerable attention from the press and the forum. Questions of political economy always do. We believe that the colored people of this electorate are unalterably opposed to its enactment into law. We believe that wherever our flag floats as the emblem of freedom, it should secure to every man the rights of a freeman, and that our laws must operate evenly and uniformly over every citizen whether in Porto Rico or Indiana, whether in Manilla or Maine. A discrimination in the tariff rates is un-American. Porto Rico is ours, by treaty cession. It is a part of the Western Hemisphere, and we should deal with the Island in exactly the same way we would with Ohio, Michigan or Illinois. We welcome to our exchange list the "Baptist Trumpet," edited and published by Rev R. H. Walker, jr, of this city. The publication is devoted to the interests of the Baptists of Indiana, and bids fair to become a great and influential journal. Rev. Walker has had previous experience in the journalistic arena and is fully capable of conducting the enterprise. All that is needed is the proper support and encouragement on the part of the denomination. The distance to the White House is much greater from Kansas City than from Milwaukee—in fact too great for the 16 to 1 apostle to cover. The Negro in business may not be a howling success, but one thing that is certain, he is not a failure. Subscribe for The Recorder and keep posted on the leading topics of the day. 25c for 3 months General Race News General Race News Langston City, Oklahoma, wants a Negro druggist. Thirty years ago, March 31, the first Negro cast a vote in America. "An Atom in the World of Poetry," is the modest title of a little volume of poems from the pen of Rev. E T. Fishback of Frankfort, Ky. About 20 colored teachers are employed in the public schools of New York, and some of them have classes in which there is not a single colored child. Paul Laurence Dunbar, accompanied by his wife and mother, are visiting at his old home in Dayton, O. The poet is much improved in health. He is writing a novel, dealing with life on the plains. The corporation clerk of West Virginia is Phillip Waters, an intelligent and progressive colored man who last month wrote 105 charters, a record breaker, 43 for domestic corporations and 62 for foreign corporations. His office is in the Capitol building at Charleston, and he is, so far as known, the only Negro corporation clerk in the country. The king Negro baker of the United States resides in Jackson, Miss. His name is Harry T. Risher, and he has the finest and largest bakery in the state. He not only nearly supplies the entire population of Jackson with bread, rolls, etc., but ships immense quantities every day to various points in the state. He also owns one of the largest grocery stores in Jackson, in which is a thousand dollar soda fountain. Mr. Risher gives employment the year round to several well educated Negroes and is said to be worth about $20,000. Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, professor of economics in Atlanta University, has begun an investigation into the careers of college bred Negroes, and will make a report to the annual Negro conference to be held at the university next May. He finds that there are between twelve and fifteen hundred Negroes who have graduated from college, and to each of them he intends to send a set of questions covering family life, scholastic life, occupation since graduation, literary efforts, official positions and financial success. THE RECORDER. INDIANAPOLIS. DIANA CORRESPONDENCE. News, Incidents, Social and Personal Activities. Wabash Liners. Rev. B, J. Coleman and family were very agreeably surprised on lart Sunday evening, at the close of the services when Mrs. Kidd, president of the L. M. T. U. S. of the Presbyterian church, presented the elder and his family $20 in gold. $10 for himself, $5 for his wife and $5 to his daughter as a token of appreciation of their good work in this community. The None-Such club, Mrs. S. B Jones, pres., will present the beautiful drama, "Disappointed Bride." some time in May. They have pledged themselves to raise $50 for the rally. Mesdames Francis Whyte, Rosa Brunswick, Josie Thomas and Little Goldy Renolds are sick list. John Brewer and wife are the happy parents of a bouncing baby girl. The ladies of the W.C.T.U. gave a reception at Mrs. George Brown in honor of the new members of the union. It was a grand affair. The ladies of the A.M.E. church met and organized a sewing circle last week. Mrs. Hattie Coleman is on the sick list. Rockville "Mentionings" Frank Taylor who delivers the Recorder here says that his friend, Earl DeHoney of Seymour can't get any more subscribers than he can. How about that Earl? Revival meetings at the A. M. E. church. Rev, Taylor is assisted by Rev. W. H. Bowman, of Indianapolis. So far one convert and two accessions, Sisters Irena Crown and Mattie Price. We are glad to know that Brother A. Gaskin is on the mend. Father Wm. Lewis is confined to his room, also Sister Ellen Jones. Rev. Crumwell of Brazil, was in the city last Wednesday on church business. He preached while here Our people here like to hear from every town and city in the State. Marion Flashes. The Thimble and Needle club was royally entertained by Mrs. Winnie Young last Wednesday night. All enjoyed themselves. Next meeting will be held at Mrs. A. R. Martins. Geo. Taylor of Charlestown, is visiting Miss Alice Dyson. Miss Alice Dyson was appointed critic of the Young Ladies club which meets every Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Pettifords' in East Third street. Rev. Everett of Piqua, Ohio, preached for Rev. Mossell last week. Mrs. Ella Oston is dangerously ill with consumption, James S. Weaver is also ill. Anna Boyd is better. J. M. Nichols was Delegate to Peru Congressional convention on the 7 inst. Theapolis Smith and Mary White were married at the residence Thomas Gaskins, 426 Second street, on the 7 inst. Miss Verga Bass read a paper on Bishop Allen Sunday afternoon. Richard West was at the capital city last week visiting his mother. Arra Julius was in the city visiting last week. Vincennes Doings. Mrs. P. Kennell, of Lawrenceville is the city attending her son, Mr. Phil. Brumet who is very ill. Mrs. Lena Mason the evangelist, left for Minneapolis last Thursday night. A large number of friends were at the station to see her off. Miss Blanche Whyte of Wheatland, spent Sunday home with her parents. E. G. McFarland has been elected sup't. of the A. M. E. Sunday school. The prospects are bright for a very flourishing school during his term of office. The Sunday afternoon Lyceum of the A. M. E. church will resume their meetings again next Sunday afternoon. The None-Such club, Mrs. S. B Jones, pres., will present the beautiful drama, "Disappointed Bride." some time in May. They have pledged themselves to raise $50 for the rally. Mesdames Francis Whyte, Rosa Brunswick, Josie Thomas and Little Goldy Renolds are sick list. John Brewer and wife are the happy parents of a bouncing baby girl. Rev. Barksdale of Evanaville was a visitor in our city last week. The Sundayschool officers and those who attend are expecting the S. S. to increase every Sunday after being lead in such a soul stiring prayer by Mr. John Wash last Sunday. G. King, of Logansport was in the city last week attending the Odd Fellows lodge. Arthur Carter who has ill at his home in E. Seminarv st. has been able to resume his place in the shop again. The A. M. E. church rally has been postponed to Sunday May 13, the captains will please take notice and govern themselves accordingly Last Thursday night Rev, and Mrs. S. B. Jones called a meeting of the captains for the different bands, after transaction of business The captains were entertained with refreshments. It was a most enjoyable affair. The A. M. E, church has closed a most wonderful revival Mrs, Lena Mason is said to be the most powerful preacher that ever came to this section. The pastor was compelled to transfer the meeting to the opera house last Sunday in order to accommodate the attendance which was great. Frankfort Notes The Busy bee club is rehearsing for a grand concert in the future. The Sewing circle met with Mrs Johnson, last Frid y evening. Mrs. Valentine is quite ill. Mrs. Clark and daughter, gave a surprise party Monday night, at her home in West Green street in honor of the twenty-third anniversary of Mr. E. Taylor. Anderson Dots Grand Master D. W. Cain and District G. M. White instituted a new Masonic lodge, in this city last week. It is known as Peerless lodge. Rev, McPheathers has returned to his home in Rising Sun. Miss Norman Fonce was called to Marion, by the illness of her cousin Ella Austin. On the sick list: Mr. Steaples, Will Richardson, Rev. Lewis, Mrs Lizzie Holmes, Grandma Bass and Mrs. Will Walker. Mr. White of Muncie was in the city last week. Mrs. Sarah E. Watkins has received official notice of the death of her son who was a soldier in the Phillipines. Mr. and Mrs. Fields, formerly of Indianapolis, are now residents of this city. Miss Hessie Siler of Plainfield is visiting her sister, Miss Bessie. D. W. Cain of Charleston was in the city last week. The Red, White and Blue club of Allen chapel, will give a concert next Wednesday evening. Logansport Items. Mr. Chester Keene of this city was quitely married last week to Miss Winslow of Carthage, at the home of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Keene are at home to friends on College Hill. Mr Shaw and the Wilson Bros. of Lafayette, were in the city last Sunday, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Whitaker. Little Celia Parker has recovered from a severe cold. Oscar Harris has resumed his school duties again. Messrs George Floyd and Percy Jones spent Sunday in Peru. Miss Margaret Roberts is recovering from a recent illness. It is rumored that an athletic contest will be put on soon, at the Broadway Rink, in which some of our local "sports" are interested. Harry Brooks has been quite ill. Mr, and Mrs. Harry Russell visited in Wabash recently. Mrs. Baker of Kokomo is visiting Mrs. George Hodge. Miss Lavada Jackson, read quite an interesting paper last Sunday at Bethel Sundayschool, on Home and Foreign Missions. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Whitaker spent three days last week with relatives in Star City. Mr. and Mrs. Willis Walker of Marion, have removed to this city where Mr. Walker has employment in the new foundry. Mitchell Notes The Second Baptist church, under the pastorate of Rev. Y. C. Terreil, a graduate of the State Theological university of Louisville, Ky is in a better condition, spiritually and financially than ever before in its history. This is due to his executive ability, kindly disposition and his untiring christian zeal. The revival meetings conducted by Rev Terrell, ably assisted by Rev. W. H Patterson of Washington was a great success. Rev. Patterson's sermons were instructive and effective and highly appreciated by the large audience which flocked to hear him. The result of his labors were a number of accessions to the church; On the sick list: Henry Cooper and Edward Pinkston. Mrs. Susan Thomas of Paioi and James Reed of Washington, were guests of Mrs. Sarah Reed Sunday Mesdames Albert Wilson and Julia Graves of Bedford were in the city last week. W. P. Henson of Alexandria is visiting his family. Charles Duncan and daughter left for Kentucky last week Mrs. Morrison and Miss Sallie Terrell of Bedford were in the city last Sunday. Charlestown Musings. The death of Robt. Wilson on the 14th ult., called his brother Willis from Forrest City, Ark., to the city. On the 18th Willis took sick and on March 5th he died. Services were well attended last Sunday; 1 2ccession. Allen Day services were grand. Sick list: Emily Wilson, Adline Smith, Mr. Mitchell, Mr. Phillips. Mrs. Woodfork has returned to Kentucky after a long visit with Rev, and Mrs. Kelly. South Bend Notes Ollie Scott will leave about April 10th for California to spend the summer. Odd Fellow dance March 15th at G. A. R. Hall. Albert Bunn and wife have returned from the East. John Wanzel who have worked here in a lively stable for about 14 years has gone to Laporte to work as janitor for a big building. The A. M. E. church will not hold revival meetings this season. The Mt. Zion Baptist church closed its revival meetings Sunday night, after battling against satan for three weeks without success. Edinburg Notes. Preaching by Rev. Franklin Sunday morning and evening. Sacrament in afternoon. Ike Sims of Indianapolis spent Sunday with his parents east of town. Mr. Meadows, of Indianapolis, spent Sunday with Miss Sallie Sims who is indisposed. Mrs. Alice Baker of Irvington was a guest of Mrs. Lydia Marsden who is ill. Mrs. Henry Bird continues ill at her home on North Kyle street. Knightstown Notes. Wm. Hill, of the Beach was found dead at his home Monday morning. Funeral Wednesday afternoon. Nathan Bailey was a guest of Miss Hannah Posey of Rushville Sunday. Ray Laster visited friends at Greensburg Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Hoosier were at New Castle Tuesday evening to furnish music for a dance. Sanford Hill, of Carthage was in the city Sunday. Misses Mae Hansard, Ada Knox, Ida Kiser, Emma Poindexter and Mrs. Julia Culpher of New Castle, attended the musical Tuesday. Mollie Davis, of Kokomo, was here Monday. Ollie Bray, of Marion. is at the bedside of his father who is ill. Miss Maggie Crenshaw is on the sick list this week. Miss Arvada Brooks is out again after a few days illness. Joe and Ben Bailey of New Castle were in the city Monday. Sam Kiser and Odd Modlin were here from New Castle Tuesday Dr. Waddell has shop up stairs now. He has put in a new combination case and new chairs. The musical and literary entertainment given by the Arnett Literary society last Tuesday night was a grand success both socially and financially. A wedding is reported to take place soon. Ray Laster is assisting Louis Hoosier at his toneel parlors. Our Women. Mrs Josephine Coates holds a lucrative position in a white millinery store in Springfield, O. Mrs. Ida B. Wells Barnett, the famous advocate of freedom, equality and justice for the race, lectured in New Haven, Conn., last week. "Never mind how he looks, girls. The young man who gambles must go Shun him, blackball him, pass him around, send him to the four winds of the earth." Mrs. Mary Church Terrell president of the National Association of Colored Women, is the recipient of a marble bust of Harriet Beecher Stowe, the gift of Mrs. Isabel Beecher Hooker, a sister of Mrs. Stowe. Mrs. Lucy B. Thurman, the talented and eloquent advocate of total abstinence is on a lecture tour in Montana, and is the subject of much social attention. Miss Isaboeile Lewis, a young colored girl who lives in Shelby street, Indiana, polls, is developing a wonderful aptitude for natural art. Although she has never attended an art school, she has produced several paintings that reflects credit for one of her are. In Boston lives Ardena White, a young Negro girl who comes from Cincinnati. The girl is a wood-carver, and she went to Boston in hopes of earning money enough to enable her to take a course of lessons in the Boston School of Art. Orders are pouring in upon her so fast that she has no time for school. The girl designs and carves 'exquisitely in cedar and oak. Her work is largely natural talent, and her designs have a quaint originality that pleases the art lovers of Boston, and she has become quite the fad. The Negro Press We hope to kill out the excursion fever this summer, and call upon the press and the pulpit to help us in our effort.—Richmond, (Va) Reformer. The high-toned christians whites who organize societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals should stretch their religion sufficiently long and organize a society for the prevention of cruelty to Negroes.—Lexington Standard. The idea that the white and black races cannot live together harmoniously in this country may be as sound as a gold dollar, but so also is that other idea that they have lived together for 280 years, and will do so for 280 years more.—New York Age. If our people were not so set on keeping up appearances and would not spend so much money in trying to appear "big," we might have more business enterprises among us. It is high time for people to learn to appear just what they really are.—Biloxi, (Miss.) Gazette. A man who will refrain from joining a beneficial organization because some one whom he doesn't like holds a prominent place therein, doesn't deserve to be at large. He is a menace to the health and morals of a community.—Colored American. There should be no tariff duties upon the imports of Puerto Rico and our other new possessions. They are parts of the Federal Union, and the Constitutional provisions for free trade between the States should logically apply to the new territories, and to this complexion must it come at last.—New York Age. NOTES ON THE INTERNATIONAL LESSON FOR MARCH 11. Subject: "The Paralytic Healed" (Mark 2:1-12)—Golden Text: "The Son of Man Hath Power on Earth To Forgive Sins." (Mark 2:10). Home Readings: Monday, March 12 (Mark 2:1-12) Tuesday, March 13 (Acts 10:34-43) Wed. March 14 (Psalms 25:1-18) Thurs. Mar. 15 (Psalms 103:1-12) Friday, March 16 (Isaiah 43:18-25) Saturday, March 17 (1 John 1). Sunday, March 18 (Luke 5:17-26) Jesus was now in the midst of his popularity and usefulness. Great crowds flocked about him to hear his preaching and to see his miracles. Some doubted and sought for occasion to find fault; others showed remarkable faith. So far as the records go, every sick and afflicted person that came into Jesus presence was healed, and not one was turned away. One of the important things in order to salvation is a knowledge that one needs salvation. Sickness is not a curse, if it prove a revelation of the need of a savior from sin. Thus often the illness of one number of a household becomes a blessing to the others by showing them the joy of salvation. Faith is contagious. The sick man believed because others believed; and as the four friends carried him to the house where Jesus was, their own faith had birth. But after all, it is evident that some one who believed in Jesus and who had seen him and accepted him had gone to the home of the helpless paralytic and by telling of the wonderful teacher had led him to ask to be carried to Jesus. The four men had faith on their own part, else they would have stopped at the outside of the great crowd. The sick man had faith on his part, else he would not have taken the risk of accident while being carried to the roof, and while being lowered to the feet of Jesus. Of course the paralytic himself had faith; but it detracts none at all from the faith of the friends who carried him to Jesus. We sometimes lose faith in regard to certain persons, and it seems difficult to expect their reformation at all. In such cases it may be truthfully said that we do not pray for them at all, but abandon them to their evil ways. Yet how awful is the thought that certain of our friends have gone to destruction without even he prayers of their Christian friends. Is it not possible that greater faith of the friends, might have begotten faith in the sinner? We can not escape our duty. We ought to bring our sinful friends to Christ in our secret prayers and also by inviting them to attend public services of the church. "God uses men and works through men. When Moses was taken to heaven he left behind him the Mosaic law; but when Jesus went away from this world he left no volume of precepts to perpetuate his work, no university to carry on his teaching; but he selected twelve men, taught them and worked through them. The four men of our story were exactly the sort of helpers God prizes."—Hulbert and Doherty. "It is your privilege to introduce your friends to Jesus Christ, the Saviour of the world. We don't know very much about Andrew except that he brought Peter to Christ, but that is honor enough for any man."—Bingham. Sin is to the soul what palsy is to the body. It is a deadening of the feelings, a sleep of the nerves, a hindrance to usefulness, a source of pain, a distortion of the normal man. It is hard to cure. It makes life miserable, and it brings no hope of better things to come. This man secured help from others he persevered in spite of difficulties, he refused to be crowded away. He believed in Jesus and he knew that he did and he proved these facts to others by suitable conduct. As a result his prayers were heard. His faith led him to Jesus and Jesus saved him from his sins. In Pilgrim's Progress, the Pilgrim is at the cross when the burden of sin falls from his back. He leaps for joy; and three shining ones come to him, one saying, "Thy sins are forgiven thee." Another strips him of his rags, and clothes him with a new robe. The third sets a mark on his forehead, and gives him a book with a seal upon it. While there is life there is hope. Medical records at Paris describe a man's case who by gradual paralysis, lost in succession, sight, hearing, taste, smell, touch and the power of motion. He could swallow and speak and think. That was all; he could receive no message from others. Finally by accident it was discovered that he still had feeling left in a small spot on one cheek; and his wife and children by tracing letters on that spot were able to write messages to him and as his voice remained, thus he held conversation with them. It, after a manner, was bringing him back to life again. It is a true illustration of the fact that very few souls are so far dead in slim, but that love may find some way to reach them, if it will persevere. A good Swedish woman in a W. C. U. meeting strengthened the faith of others by telling how she had prayed seven years for a daughter, fourteen years for a son, and twenty-one for her husband. But finally she saw all converted. Pray without ceasing. -E. A. DeVore, D. D. "It is not faith that saves us, yet faith is necessary to salvation. The connecting link that fastens the steam engine to the cars is not the power that draws the cars. The steam engine draws the train, but the connecting link is necessary."—Bingham. 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SINGLE COPY, 10cts. For Sale by all Newspoolers. SAMPLE COPY FREE. Address NEW YORK CLIPPER NEW YORK. Around the Hotels. Henry Sales is waiting table at the Denison. George Stagnor, night cook at Haynes is on the slok list. Gus Carter, of Vincennes, is one of the kitchen force at the Denison. Will Anderson, formerly of the Imperial, has accepted the position of broiler at the New English. "Billy" Brookings is indisposed at his home in Alword. Wilbur Brown, of Haynes, was called to Evansville to attend the funeral of his grandmother. Frank Finney has the night "run" at Haynes during the absence of Mr. Brown. F. C. Browne, formerly of the Grand Indianapolis, Ind., is creditably filling the position of "second" at the Cadillac. —Detroit Informer. kred Robinson, an ex-Bates House employee, after spending several days with his parents in Bloomington, will visit a special friend in Dayton, O., and thence to West Baden. Bryan's Religious Views. Mr. Bryan was not particularly interesting, except when he referred to the Diety. He failed to give the Supreme Being credit for as much knowledge as himself on a certain point. Said he: "I've seen Republicans going up and down the land telling what God's will was, when I was satisfied that if God knew them as well as I did. He would never let them know His business." In another sentence he expressed the apprehension that "God would be round-shouldered" from certain cares and responsibilities that might be put upon him. Such eloquence as this has never before been listened to in New Haven. It rose above the highest flight of Tom Paine blasphemy. The audience did not applaud; the sentence struck too deep. We have heard only one opinion of it, and it came from neither a religious man nor a Republican. "That man ought to be rotten-egged," was his sententious comment. And there were among his listeners a few so thoughtless of their standing as good citizens to respond "Amen." In certain quarters during the 1896 campaign, Mr. Bryan allowed the impression to prevail that he was a church member and a bright and shining example of early piety. He appears to have changed his policy.—New Haven Palladium. The Folly of It. The laboring man has more work to do to-day than he has had for years; he is getting higher wages for doing it than he received for a long time. Now he is talking about voting to tear down the party that gave him the work and the wages, and enthrone in its place a party whose watchword is "Low prices for everything." Since we were children we have been taught to think that the man who killed the goose that laid golden eggs was to the Prince of Fools. Committed to the prince's man who votes to reduce his wages and the number of days he works, the man who killed the goose is a wise man and a philosopher.—Lawrence (Kan.) Journal SENATE TAGALS. Truth, Justice and Our Duty in the Philippines. Senator Wolcott told the truth in his speech about the most offensive Tagal in the Senate describing Senator Pettigrew as constitutionally fitted to be the spokesman for the mean souls whose conscious incompetence makes them envious, and for the traitors whose hatred of the government is the natural antipathy of savage and treacherous would-be despots for any rule of civilization and law. There is a distinct affinity of character between the anarchists who would overturn everything to grab property, which others have earned, and the insurgents who try to seize the power over their fellow inhabitants of the Philippines in order to plunder at pleasure the industrious and peaceful. Being incapable of realizing how severely he was scored, the noisy defender of Tagal traitors will continue to aid the government by making hostility to its course repulsive and odious. Senator Hoar is a different person. The decencies of civilized language are not unknown to him, and he strives to convince others, as he doubtless has convinced himself, that it is not vanity nor pride of opinion which makes him hostile to the Administration, but a sincere desire for the freedom of the Philippine inhabitants. But he cheated himself. A very simple test will show his strange self-deception. Not once did he venture to state the fact that the small fraction of Philippine inhabitants who supported the insurrection were trying to usurp the power of tyrants for themselves, had never the slightest show of authority from the great majority only by force used with barbarous cruelty, and have never from the outbreak to this day paid the slightest regime to the wishes of other people in the island. To some he usurpers all the inhabitants outside the secret society of Tagals were merely slaves to be lashed or sheep to be shorn, and their tyranny and corruption wherever they set up local authority had turned against them a great number of Tagals themselves, competent observers believe a majority, before the American troops began to penetrate the interior. This state of things has been brought to the knowledge of Senator Hoar and all other intelligent people by a multitude of accounts from trustworthy authorities. The many statements which Senator Beveridge quoted, from Philippine inhabitants whose means of knowledge could not be surpassed, corroborated the information given within the last six months by American officials and civilians. But Senator Hoar has never made the slightest attempt to controvert or even to face the facts. Why, if he has an honest mind? Apparently because he could not tolerate the possibility that a year ago or more, when he took position in this matter, and the facts were not known as they have been since, he made a mistake. To most men it would be possible to say that Tagal leaders represented the whole people, and had been duped by their false pretence of desire for freedom, when in fact they only wanted power to make themselves tyrants. People in whom pride of opinion has not become fixed would find it comparatively easy to admit an error caused by defects of early information. But for Senator Hoar it was not only not easy but apparently quite impossible. Can it seem better to him that all the Philippine inhabitants should become the personal slaves of Agunaldo than that Mr. Hoar should be compelled to own himself in error?—N. Y. Tribune. Status of Protection. Those little Democratic papers which are worrying about the fancied inconsistency of a protective tariff in America, with the demand by our government for an "open door" in China, and which are predicting a Republican change of front to free trade, have but an imperfect grasp of the status of the tariff question in the United States. As a matter of fact no party does question the policy of protection. The Democrats were forced to abandon that issue in 1896, because they saw they could not carry ten states on it. Protection is stronger than ever before in this country. The Dingley bill was passed in 1897 by a Senate not Republican, and the results are an indorsement of that policy. The "open door" in China does not mean free trade. England, Germany and Russia are perfectly welcome to lay tariffs on imports in the territory they have taken from China so that they do not interefere with the treaties we have made with the Chinese government. These newspapers might learn from Mr. Bryan that there is no hope of votes in fighting protection in the United States. See how careful he is not to antagonize that policy. He will not even recognize free trade as a remedy for trusts. Mr. Bryan is a pretty good practical politician, and he does not intend to put himself in a position to be run over by the protection band wagon. There is no longer an anti-protection party in this country; though these dreamy free trade theorists seem unable to grasp the fact.—Superior (Wis.) Leader. Rapid Transit. It is conceded that there has never been known in the world anything quite so fast as the modern railway train; but fast as that is, prosperity, with the protective tariff as the propelling power, has quite outstripped it. 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Answer: Those who know that within themselves they are nothing, but depend wholly upon God. Those who do not wish to feel that within they are spiritually anything of themselves. Illustration: There is a beautiful legend which tells of a saintly man who was very greatly beloved of the angels who had seen much of his godly life on earth. The angels asked God to give to this man some new power—some work of divine favor—some new gift which would make him still more useful. They were told to see the man and ask him what special power he would like to have. The man replied that he was content. He did not wlsh to do miracles. He did not want greater power, but at last he answered that if he must make a choice he would like power to do a great deal of good among men without even knowing it. So it was that from that day his shadow, when it fell behind him where he could see it, it had no such power. Oh, I tell you that it is best not to have it that we are anything of ourselves, but whatever we is through God. Think of twenty-five hundred dollars June 3, 1900. Bethel, this is doing things that are only done few and far between. When you get to doing things that's hard for only a few of the best to do, your rank is hard to climb up to the level of. Bethel congratulates Jones Tabernacle and the Second Christian church. These churches started out to raise respectively five hundred and one hundred dollars. The Tabernacle raised $520 and the Second raised $250. Well done, thou good and faithful. Bouquet club's rally report: Mamie Adams, $1.05; Edna Sweeney, 2.05; Bertha Sweeney, 2.35; Alethea Crossen 1.55; Efie White 1.05; Maude Bass 2.00; Pearl Patterson, 1.25; Edna Brown, 3.30; Zella Looklear 1.00; Deilla Scott, 1.10; Sadie Asbury, 1.05; Sadie Dent, 1.05; Anna Dent, 1.05; Bessie Coleman 1.00; Cora Johnson 1.05; Julia Brown, —; Maude Skinner, —; Sophia Washington 1.00. Mrs. Susan Porter's rally reports: Mila Sims, Mary Harris, Alice Puryear Josie Porter each $5.00; Eliza Thompson, Landonia Williams, Georgia Smoot, Mrs. Jarmon, Edward Smoot, Mrs. Susan Porter, each $1.00; Jane Reed 50c; Carrie Hummings, 50c; Mr. Ellis 25c; Donation from friends 50cc. Total $27.75. The ladies of the Mite Missionary society met and elected the following officers: President, Susie E. Porter; vice president, Mary E. Beck; secretary Carrie White; treasurer, Jane Bell. A missionary tea will be given by the society next Tuesday the 13th. Do not miss it. Notice—The Old Maid's Convention given with such great satisfaction at Simpson Chapel will be repeated at Bethel A. M. E. church, with 40 persons in caste; debate: "Is Man Superior to Woman." Wednesday March 14 Refreshments will be served in the church parlors. Say, at Simpson Chapel there was not standing room. Notice—Lend-a-Hand club No. 8 will give a grand stag party, Monday April 9. Get ready for a great time. Belle Craighead captain. Notice—First Sunday in April special sermon will be preached to the gentlemen of the tonsorial profession Special music will be rendered suitable to this extraordinary occasion. After the regular trustee collection, the craft and the congregation will make an offering for the benefit of Lend-a-Hand club No. 8. Belle Craighead captain. Notice—The most enjoyable thing yet found by any of them. Think of it? An Irish wedding This laughable comedy is to be given by the Y. P. A.'s. Monday March 19. The dinner given for the benefit of Get-a-Way club at the beautiful residence of Mrs. Laura Gaines on Michigan street last Friday was a grand success in its results. It was given under the management of the Mesdames Laura Gaines and Susan Williams. The ladies deserve great credit They fed fed 300. They are being persuaded and I believe have consented to repeat the dinner. And that ain't all. Roland Thomas Easley of the Hubbard block died at 140 p m. Monday the 5th. Funeral services were conducted at the residence of Harry Jones 910 E. Sixteenth street at 8 o'clock Tuesday night. The funeral discourse was delivered by Rev. C. W. Newton The military service was under the charge of Martin R. Delaney, Grand Army Post. Mr. Easley was a member of Co G, 16th Col, U. S. Infantry. The service was impressively conducted by Chas. Brown Post Commander. The floral offerings were lavish and beautiful. His remains were taken to Norwalk, O, for interment. Mr. Easley had lived in Indianapolis for 27 years and was 54 years old. The pastor visited the following sick this week: Mesdames Gardner and Glover on Center street; Mrs. Burnett, Susquehana street; Edward Johnson, Toledo street; Mrs. McFarland, St. Clair street; Edward Johnson Toledo street; Mrs. McFarland, St. Clair street; Mrs Edwards Blake street; Mrs. Woodring Walnut street. CLASS DUES. Class No. 1, H, C. Millikon leader collection $2.70. No. 2. Wm. Abstome leader; collection 2.15. No. 14, Wm. Parks, leader, collection 81.25. Sunday Subjects—Morning Matt. 6:21: "For where your treasure is there will your heart be also." Subject, "How to lay up Treasures in Heaven." Night, "The New Life." Rev. 21.1. JONES TABERNACLE A, M. E ZION CHURCH (COR BLACKFORD & NORTH STREETS) The funeral of Mrs. Jane Thompson one of the oldest members of the church; was held Friday afternoon of last week. The church was filled with sorrowing friends that came to pay the last tribute of respect to the one who was loved by all who knew her. Sister Thompson was chairman of the trustee sisters, president of the Dorcas Circle and church treasurer. She was a faithful, zealous, earnest, true christian woman. The following ministers were present and assisted the pastor: Revs. C. W. Newton, A. L. Murray, Geo. A. Sissle, H. L. Herod, D. J. Donohoo, R. P. Christian, W. F. Jones. The pastor spoke in fitting words of her worth as a member of the church. She leaves a son and an aged mother to mourn her loss. Truly, their loss is her gain. But 'tis God that hath bereft us, He can all our sorrows heal." Well, the $500 rally is over, and we succeeded in raising the full amount and something over. The various pastors and our many friends have our heartiest thanks for assisting us so nobly and grand. The different clubs also have our thanks for the faithful work they have done. Each club raised the amount they were asked to raise. Although called upon to suffer the loss of their president, Mrs. Jane Thompson, by the hand of death. The Dorcas Circle under the judicious management of their president, Mrs. Anna Poole, raised $134.07. The Ladies Social club under the egregious management and control of their president, Mrs. Mary E. Wakefield, raised $163.55. The Girls Social club under the efficient direction of their beloved president, Miss Jennie Ashby, raised $48. The Mens Willing Workers under the control of their masterly and un tiring, president, Thomas Poole, raised $102. Hurrah for our men. The Young Ladies Occasia club under the vigilant management of their president, Miss Katie Stevenson, and vice president, Mrs. Georgia Porter, raised $55.76. Total raised in rally $520.00 Sister Belle Kennedy, Sister Alice McGowan and Miss Henrietta Frye are still quite sick. Mrs. Anna Stevenson is able to be out again. The funeral of the infant son of Jas. Hamilton was held at his parents home Sunday afternoon. The Presiding Elders pound donation to the pastor and family was responded to by several of the members, for which the pastor tenders his thanks. Several members of the Ladies Social club surprised their president, Mrs Mary E. Wakefield last Saturday evening on the event of her birthday. Following is a list of the club reports: Solicitors to the Dorcas Circle: Jane Thompson $5; Lucy Crawford, 6.50; Belle Moxley, 2.40; Anna Poole, 7.00; Lou Hizer, 1.50; Rev C. W. Newton, 17.00; Mrs. Stout 1.00; Elmira Jackson THE RECORDER, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 90c; Maria Yeager, 5.36; Mrs. Blaylock 1.00; Richard Thompson, 1.00; Mary Thompson 3.00; Alice McGowan, 6.00; Louis Logan 1.00; Hattie King 3.35; Lulu Roberts 2.15; Della Southall 1.45; Sallie Alexander, 1.30; Marry Alen 7.50; Bishop G. W. Clinton, 50c. Reported by the Dorcas Circle, $134.07. Annie Poole, president; Belle Moxley, secretary. Paid through the Ladies Social club: Members of the club: Mrs. Felix Davis $16.50; Mary Wakefield 6.35, Celia J. Maxay, 5.45; Effie Hines, 5.00; Maria Wells, 5.00; Lizzie Mayo 5.00; Low Woods 3.40; Mary Bowles, 3.35; Calle Mitchell, 3.25; Eva Bristow, 2.75; Hattie Bunch, 2.50; Emma Randolph 2.35; Sadie Ashby 2.30; Ruth Smith 2.15; Ellen Weathers, 2.10; Nancy Wakefield 2.10; Minerva Stokes 2.00; Emma Teeters, 2.00; Francis Simpson 2.00; Janie Wells, 2.00; Lillie Richardson, 1.95; Ethel French, 1.75; Maria Sterrett 1.70; Katie Frye, 1.45; Hannah Chapman, 1.35; Julia Hamilton, 1.15; Maggie Primus 1.00; Eliza Wilson, 1.00; Mary Miller, 80c; Docia Craven 75c; Georgia Porter 50c; Emma Tilman 50c; Ellen Gant 35c; Mattie Ramsey, 35c; Annie Edwards, Della Williams, Cassie Moxley, each 25c. Friends of the club: Ruth Twines $10.00; B. C. Bowles 5.75; Andrew McConley 5.00; Cassie Henderson 5.00; Sallie Taylor 2.70. Rev A. L. Murray 2.65; Lizzie Davis 2.45; Stephen Dunn 2.20; Andrew Jackson 2.00; America Sanders, 2.00; Sarah Edson 1.60; Garrie Lisle 1.00; Susan Williams 1.00; Rev R. P. Christian, 75c; Martha Harrison 60c; Sarah Reeder 56c; Anna Phillips, Maria Edwards, Nancy Henderson, Rebecca Mitchell each 50c; Sarrh Johnson, Nettie Matthews, Lizzie Coats, Margaret Baker, Mrs. O. Finley, Lewis each 25c. Total reported from books and cards, $142.80 From socials and collections $20.75. Total reported by the club, $163.55, Mary E. Wakefield, president; Maggie Primus secretary. Solicitors to the Young Girls Social club: Rev. A. Wakefield, $7.00; Bishop G. W. Clinton, 50c; Fanny Lisle, 1.00, Julia Smith 1.00; Rachel Eley 2.00; Annie Brown, 3.00; Florence Gibson, 50c; Bertha Thompson, 50c; Rosa Todd 70c; Nannie McKitrick, 50c; Lizzie Smith 50c; Bertha Edlin, 2.00 Della Smith 1.04; Nora Durham, 3.00; Amelia Adams, 2.00; Rev W. F. Jones, Alice Goens, Bessie Goens, Thomas Hamilton, Sadie Bartlett each 1.00. Total reported by the Young Girls Social club, $50. Jennie Ashby, president; Rosetta Jones secretary. Solicitors to the Men's Willing Workers: Thomas Poole $10.50; James Primus, 1.00. Mason Thomas, 1.00; Jao Freeman 5.00; Albert McNary, 2.00; Ira McGowan 5.00; Isom Johnson, 3.00; Wm. Richardson, 5.00; Edward Baxter 1.00; F. C. Bunch, 2.00; John Churchill 30c; H. C. Patterson, 60s; James Jackson, 2.00; W. H. Merriweather 6.00; Frank Wells, 5.00; Bishop G W. Clinton 50c; J. W. Reed 80c; Louis Logan, 6.50; Wilson Chapman 40c; Mrs. Lucy Thompson 4.00; B. Nens 10. Total reported by the Men's Willing Workers, $102. Thomas Poole president; James Durham secretary. Solicitors to the Young Ladies Occassia club: Mrs. Georgia Porter, $5.80 Rev. G. A. Sissle 1.00; Rev. C. W. Newton, 1.00; Mrs. Annie Scott, 1.00; Mr. Hubbard 1.00; cash, 1.00; Mrs. Lucy Thompson, 1.00; G. L. Knox, 1.00; J. M. Porter, 50c; Dr. Morgan, 50c; Cora B. Jackson, Ambia Keene, Lucy Suioot Susie Williams, Laura Gaines, Mrs. Finley, Mr. Clay, Nellie Allen, Dr. Elbert, Mrs. Fleming, Allen Simms, J. H. Puryear, James Prinus, Rev. Jones, each 25c; cash 25c; Mrs. Sadie Weaver 1.00; Estelle Harden, 1.25; Lizzie Smith 50c; Bertha Williams 2.45; Addie Williams 1.50; Katie Stevenson, 2.10; Anna Bail 50c; Jennie Ashby 55c Ethel French 1.25; Mamie Roberts 1.00; Minnie Miller 49c; Heriettia Davis 1.00. Total reported by the Young Ladies Occasia club $85.76. Katherine Stevenson, president; Bertha Williams secretary. WAYMAN CHAPEL. Yandes and 17th Sts. Day E. L. Bell. Pastor. Under the supervision of Mrs Ida Davis an excellent supper was given last Friday at the residence of Mrs Henderson in Yandes street. Quite a neat little sum was realized. Several very important auxiliary committee headed by Mesdames Henderson, Hill, Prince and Lucian Thomas were appointed last Wednesday evening at official board meeting The Ladies Sewing circle was agreeably entertained at the home of its president, Mrs Susie E Lewis in Yandes street Friday afternoon Tuesday night's classmeeting under the leadership of Bro. Robinson was largely attended. Rev. Morris,a white brother, testified that he was the first person to offer prayer in Wayman Chapel Rev Lowe of Bethel preached a fine discourse Sunday Subscription books for our grand rally day April 22 are out. Jerry Franklin entertained a theatre party at English Thursday evening in honor of Miss Flora Morin of Muncie, who is a guest of Mrs. A. C. Richardson in West St. Clair street. David Primus and Miss Ada Hill were quietly married Tuesday evening at the home of Rev. A. Wakefield. Both are well known in society circles. They are at home to friends, 757 Center street. The members of the Get-up club of Allen Chapel will tender a reception, Monday evening, at the residence of the pastor, Rev. A. L. Murray, 703 E. Pratt street. Friends are invited. 9th Presbyterian Church Michigan st., bet. Capitol avenue and Illinois st The Rev. J. E. Harper will preach at 11 a. m. and at 8 p. m. The Rev. Harper is a member of the Ohio Presbytery and comes from Cincinnati, well recommended. The members of the church are urged to attend service Sunday school at 2:30. SECOND CHRISTIAN CRURCH Cor. Missouri and Thirteenth streets H. L. Herod, Minister. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 7:30 a. m. Sunday school at 9:30; prayer meeting Wednesday evening Our rally was a success beyond expectation. Revs. Newton and Sissle were present and gave valuable assistance. Thanks, brethren. We wish to thank publicly all who helped us. See the following Club No. 1, Mrs. A. C. Richardson, president, Mrs Daisy Smith, sec'y; Miss Mame Locklear, assistant; Rob Stiles, treas.; $61.17. Club No. 2, Mrs Birdie Stradford, president; Mrs Mattie Herron, vice president, Mrs Ruth Kirk sec'y; Mrs. Lizzie Herod assistant; Mrs Lucy B. t chanan, treasurer; $90. Club No. 3, Mrs Anna Brummel, president; Mrs Carrie Payne, vice president; Mrs. Emma Rogers, sec'y; Mrs Eliza Taylor assistant; Mrs Sallie Corbill treas. Total amount raised, $242.27. Pastor preached an interesting sermon Sunday morning to a large audience, subject "Help of Invisible Agencies." Rev T. A Edwards of Franklin will preach tomorrow morning and evening Rev Craven will spend Sunday in Franklin. Armstead Cooper of Hillside avenue is still confined to his room. The entertainment given at church last week, "Fourteen Reasons why we did not Wed" was a success and will be repeated. Members surprised pastor and family Tuesday night, bringing many good things. PERSONAL MENTION PERSONAL MENTION Patronize our Advertisers. Telephone (old and new) 561. Mrs. Dr. J. H Ward is indisposed Rev. W. O. White is assisting at school No. 28. Will Johnson, of Columbus is in the city this week. Rufus Allison, of Alexandria was in the city Sunday. Mrs Hannah Williams, of Howard street is very ill. Miss Edna Allison will spend two weeks in Louisville. Stuart Williams is sick at his home in Douglass street. Mrs Nellie Gilliam, who has been quite ill, has recovered. Mrs J. W. Starling will visit friends in Anderson tomorrow. Mrs. Gus McFarland is visiting rel- atives and friends in Paris, Ill. Did you ever see a chinese wedding? At Allen Chapel, Wednesday eve. Don't forget the anniversary and Easter Ball of the Propagandist club. Burt H. Bosan, of Shelbville, is in the city, and is stopping at 1423 Mill street. Mrs. Geo. Lively, of New Albany will be a guest of Mrs. Stedr an Smith next Friday. Fashionable dressmaking, remodeling and Fitting. Mrs. Green, 1211 Lewis street Mrs. Stuart Swanson, of Bellefonte taine, O., is a guest of Mrs. Clayborne, 527 Bright street. A musical tea will be given Wednesday evening March 21, at 1412 North Missouri street. Mrs. W. N. Curry entertained the Woman's Club Thursday afternoon at her home in Fayette street. Wait for the grand concert by the Elite concert company. Did you read their adv. in this issue. Wanted—A boy about 16 years old to work in blacksmith shop. Mr. Donnell, 509 West Tenth street. Jos. W. Henderson left Thursday for Washington, D C., in interest of American Protective League. Mrs Wm. C. Brown entertained the Topaz cluster club Friday afternoon at her home in Bowman street. Mrs. J. T. V. Hill, who has been seriously ill at her home in Martindale avenue, is slowly improving. Miss Tennie Shores, of Lexington, Ky., is a guest of Mrs. Lillian Henderson in North California street. Don't miss it! The grand opening of the Elite Concert Company at the Cleveland Club Hall March, 20, 1900. All of your friends are going to the Grand Opening of the Elite Concert Company at the Cleveland Hall March 20th. See the Chinese wedding at Allen Chapel, Wednesday evening. March 14. Under the auspices of the Chorus of 40 Voices. Mrs. A. M. Washington, of Spokane, Wash., formerly of this city, is visiting her nephew, Henry Jackson, $38 Toleho street. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hines entertained a few friends at Whist at their home in N. Senate avenue Wednesday evening. Mrs. Rose Patterson, mother of Mrs. Patterson in Fayette street, died at her home in Alvord street Wednesday, aged 64 years. Patronize a Race Industry The Peoples Grocery Co. 537 Bright Street. Old Telephone 1799 R. S. STREET, Manager. Try Us. Give Us your Order, we are the Merchants, Order what you want; accept nothing else. Remember, our goods are first class and at prices that please our customers. Dressed Chickens A Specialty. Ask for CASH STAMPS given with every 10c purchase. 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" Admission, 35c A BENEFIT For Simpson Chapel, M. E. Church By the Indiana Vocalist Under the direction of Oliver, Thurman and Stuart This will be the second appearance of this company in the city. More than and see WHO and WHA we are, then judge for yourself Wednesday eve March 21. Admission Couple. 25c WONDERFUL RUMAGE SALE. For the Benefit of the Boys Club. BEGINING MARCH 15, at 36 S. MERIDIAN ST. The Directors will open a well-stocked Department Store, containing New and Second-hand goods of all description. As these are DONATIONS, we can sell them at Marvelously Low Prices, and we urge the public to give us their patronage. Call and See Us, at least. For Easter: There will be a large Millinery display, just in time for Easter, Hats, Bonnets, Flowers, Ribbons, Laces etc., to suit young and old. Ready-made clothing for children, men and women. Toys, books, pictures, bric-a-brac, dishes, glass and silverware, plants and seeds. All kinds of household and hardware goods and furnishings, fruit jars, jelly glasses, Bicycles, curtains, carpets, wall paper, etc. In fact, a tremendous variety of just those things you all need to wear or use. Remember the time, Thursday, March 15, and the plane, 36 South Meridian Street. CONFECTIONS Have you heard about... The The Elite Con Will give their GRAND SPRING CLUB HALL, (near Park Theatre Tuesday Eve, M Some of the best talent in oired has been engaged on sale at Malone's & Sellers Tailors Admits A BENE For Simpson Chad By the India Under the direction of O This will be the second appearance of $200.00 has been spent in presen The musical lovers of Indians and see WHO and WHAT we Wednesday eve March WONDERFUL For the Benefit of BEGINING MARCH 15,1 The Directors will open a well-st New and Second-hand goods of all des we can sell them at Marvelously Lo give us their patronage. Call and Se For Easter: There will be a large Easter, Hats, Bonnets, Flowers, Ribb Ready-made clothing for children, ures, bric-a-brac, dishes, glass and silk All kinds of household and hardw jelly glasses, Bicycles, curtains, carp In fact, a tremendous variety of or use. Remember the time. Thur South Meridian Be sure and remember the date Mar. 20, the entertainment and ball of the Elite Concert Company at Cleveland Hall. It is rumored that a popular young man in West-Eleventh street, will lead a presty Kentucky belle to the hymnal altar in June. It will certainly be the event of the season. Everybody's talking about it! March 20, Elite Concert Co., at Cleveland Club Hall. Miss Genevieve Burnett, assistant organizer American Protective League who has been in the city for some time, is in Evansville. A musical and literary entertainment will be given at Ninth Presbyterian church by Club No. 2 March 26th. Admission 10 cents. Be sure and hear Miss Patsy Dean sing her latest song at the Cleveland Club Hall, March 20th by the Elite Concert Company. The newest Shirts, Collars, Ties and Hosiery in patterns rare—you cannot buy them everywhere. H L. Sanders, 206 Indiana avenue. A. E. Gramby's place of business is surely successful. Watch his trade increasing, at 844 Indiana avenue. The man with the Vandyke. The Young Men's Club of Allen Chapel will give a social Tuesday evening at the residence of Mrs. S. R Carey, 1431 Lafayette street. A Ribbon soidal will be given at the residence of Mrs. Wayne, 758 West Vermont street March 20th for benefit of Ninth Presbyterian church. A program will be rendered Saturday evening at the Flanner Guild by the little folks under the direction of Mrs. A. C. Richardson. Admission free Mrs. Lizzie Venable has returned from Chicago accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Millie Martheal and the latter's daughter, Mrs. Zaidee London. Don't forget the prize waltz two-step at Odd Fellow's Hall Wednesday evening the 14th. Prizes are in the Favorite window. Admission 25c. Good music. 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. 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 Best Perfumery Telephone's Old 21182.New 2574 Robinson, and Gasoline. The Social Event of the Season Concert Company BIG OPENING, at CLEVELAND tire March 20th, 1900 in the city, both white and col- to appear. Ticket's now Barber-shop, Timberlake and the "Favorite" session, 35c NEFIT Hapel, M. E. Church ana Vocalist Oliver, Thurman and Stuart of this company in the city. More than entering this entertaining musicale apolis are cordially invited to call we are, then judge for yourself. 21. Admission Single, 15c Couple, 25c RUMAGE SALE. of the Boys Club. at 36 S. MERIDIAN ST. stocked Department Store, containing description. As these are DONATIONS, now Prices, and we urge the public to see Us. at least. We Millenery display,-just in time for boons, Laces etc., to suit young and old, men and women. Toys, books, pict- lverware, plants and seeds. share goods and furnishings, fruit jars, ets, wall paper, etc. just those things you all need to wear tuesday, March 15, and the plane, 36 man Street. NEW YORK STORE Established In 1853 Sole Agents Butterick Patterns. SPECIAL MARCH SALE! LUNOX FLYER BICYCLES AND SUNDRIES Must make room for new Sundries that are coming in. All Wheels and Sundries MUST GO. Can't begin to give you a list, you must come in and see for yourself. In new basement. PETTIS DRY GOODS CO. I am now receiving SPRING STOCK, for the Spring and I extend an invitation to my many friends and the Public, to call and inspect the same : : : : : : CLEANING, DYEING, REPAIRING Merchant Tailor. 405 Indiana av EDW, BREWER CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER. Shop, 1721 Alvord Street.