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THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME 13. NUMBER 1 GEM CITY NOTES THE CHRISTMAS ENTERTAIN MENTS WERE INVITING "THIRTY YEARS OF FREEDOM" Realistic Drama to Be Given in the Near Future--An Excellent Program by the A. M. E. Sunday-School. Frankfort, Ind., Special.—Mr. Artist and daughter, of Peru, Ind., were in the Gem City spending Christmas with Mrs. Frank Linsey. Miss S. Lirchy Powell gave a piano recital at Paris' store Christmas week. Mr. Dunn, of Toledo spent Christmas in the Gem City. The A. M. E. Sunday school had a Christmas tree Monday night. An evening of enjoyment was pleasantly passed away. The following program was rendered by the member of the Sunday school: Song, infant class; recitation. Lettie Parker; recitation. Cecil Powell; Reading Bertha Valentine; duet, Ruth Harper and Lettie Parker; recitation. Ester Harper; Song, Fannel Valentine; recitation, Ruth Harper; recitation, Sadie Kersey; trio. Pete Parker, Archie Harper and Edward Linsey; recitations, R. L. Kersey, Jr.; Willie Valentine and Edward Linsey. Song by infant class; essay. Miss Anna Powell; conclusion, an address to the audience by J. D. Kersey, Supt. The A. M. E. church gave their annual church fair Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The church was highly decorated with cedar, bunting and flags. Various articles that were sold at Miss Parker's and Mrs. Linsey's booths took the gazer's eyes. The amount taken in by the fair was $15. Sunday school was well attended Sunday. Teachers meeting Monday night. Christian Endeavor every Sunday at 6:30. Prayer meeting on Wednesday day. all members are expected to come. Sunday school promptly at 2:30 J. D. Kersey, Supt. Rev. J. H. Johnson preached an inspiring sermon on "Royal Brothers" Sunday night. Members of the A. M. E. Sunday school received beautiful buttons Christmas night for three months attendance. Mrs. Martha Mitchell and son John, spent Christmas in Frankfort. Mr. Linsey Smith of Thorntown spent Christmas in the city. Mrs. Robert Flaming gave a Christmas dinner in honor of Miss Emma Harper and Mr. Elroy Cummings. Mrs. Joe Parker and Mrs. Cummings gave a dinner in honor of their friends. Mrs. Ida Mitchell has returned from Crawfordsville. Mr. William Hope, of Terre Haute, Ind., was in Frankfort spending Christmas. Mr. John Morgan, of Michigan town, was in the city Saturday. Mrs. Jennie Powell, and daughters Pearl and Maryetta, of Lafayette, Ind., were the guest of Mrs. R. N. Powell during the holidays. The Busy Bee's club gave their Christmas exercises Tuesday night. The following program was rendered, song by club; recitation Pete Parker; song by "Lovely Star Quartette"; recitations by Miss Anna Powell and Blanch Clark; song by Miss Emma Harper; song by quartette. On Wednesday night Dec. 27, the church fair gave their program at which an evening of enjoyment was spent. Song; recitation, William I. Transon; song, Miss Pearl Powell; address, Dr. Hill; recitation, Jennie Id; recitation Mr. Forrest Mitchell; solo by Mr. Roy Harper; a search for the hen's nest. Rev. J. W. Harper, pastor of A. M. E. church at Princeton, Ind., spent Christmas with his family. Mrs. Martha Weaver is better. Mrs. David Valentine is able to be out. Some of Rev. J. W. Harper's family were on the sick list last week. Mr. Albert Idle gave a concert at the Frazer school house Thursday night. Many people attended. The concert company, "Thirty Years of Freedom" rehearsal Thursday night. Subscribe for The Freeman now look! A thirty days holiday offer, The Freeman for one J. H. PELHAM, M. W. G. M. dollar beginning with Dec. 23. Mr. Edward Harper spent New Years in the Gem City. Mrs. Bettie Weaver of indianapolis is in the city. Newport News Jottings Newport News Jottingts. Newport News Va. Special—The arrival of the Texas in this city bringing the bodies that were killed at the destruction of the Battleship Maine, caused sadness in many hearts. The bodies were transferred from the battleship to a lighter, thence to a special train of baggage cars and one coach by which they were conveyed to Arlington their final resting place. The Princess Anna Club boys of the Old Dominion Line gave a grand entertainment last week at Lookens' Hall. The Cloristal Club gave an enjoyable social in this city last week at the residence of Miss E. A. Courtney, 954 Hampton avenue. John Honby Cat, the eighteen-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Honby Cat, was drowned on the 96th inst. He leaves a mother, a father and many friends to mourn his loss; funeral services were held at the Christian church at 2 p. m., by Rev. S. A. Howell, pastor. There was a terrible tragedy committed here last week. Three Jews who were watching their store and about 1 o'clock a. m., shot and killed a colored boy who they claimed was J. H. PELHAM, M. W. G. M. burglarizing it at the same time rumor has it that these Jews killed the boy and dragged him in the store. The colored people here became much infuriated and made many threats regarding the matter. Another Jew soon after shot John Harper and John Cross, but not fatally. Muncie, Ind., Special—Services were held at both the churches Sunday with good attendance. Sunday afternoon at the Second Baptist church at 3 o'clock the Eastern Star, had their annual sermon preached by the Rev. D. S. Slaughter the minister preached an eloquent sermon. Mrs. Martha White, royal matron, read an interesting essay and Mrs. Slaughter P. G. M. of Kentucky made an interesting speech. Every one enjoyed the services and especially the sermon by Rev. Slaughter. Mrs. Mannie Wilson, of Yellow Springs, O., is visiting her cousin Miss Liddie Frazier of W. Main street. Mrs. G. W. Campbell is on the sick list at her home on E. Seymour street. Mrs. Marticoria White is reported some better. Mrs. Harry Adams is some better. Mr. Williams Houge and Miss Sallie Brooks were married by Rev. D. S. Slaughter, Wed- --- News in General. nesday evening at the home of the bride's parents on E. Kirby avenue. Greencastle, Ind., Special.—Mr. Irving Dickens of Red Key, is visiting homefolks for a few weeks. Mrs. Dennis Jones and daughter, Rev. J. H. Henry and son and Miss Odems of Terre Haute attended the concert given at Hinton Chapel church Dec. 26. Miss Mary D. Elmore spent a few days with friends in Plainfield last week. Mrs. Myrtle Smith entertained friends Thursday evening. Dec. 28. Mrs. John Balling of Muncie, spent a few days with friends last week. Mrs. J. W. Cain has returned from Indianapolis after spending the holidays with her sister, Mrs. W. H. Saunders. The holiday number of The Freeman was all O. K. They went like "hot cakes," both white and colored spoke well of the issue. Rev. R. D. Leonard of Indianapolis, preached at St. Paul Baptist church last Sunday. Mrs. William Case is reported some better this week. A New Year's tree was given at St. Paul's Baptist church New year's evening which was well attended. On entering our city, don't fail to call at Rascal's Place on South Jackson street opposite the Central National Bank. --- News Notices. Everybody's Magazine. The conductors of Everybody's Magazine are evidently endeavoring to give their readers a bountiful ten cents' worth. The contents for the January number include seven complete short stories, eight special articles on subjects of current interest or profitable instruction, a little poetry, a little fun, a curiosity page in photographs, some book buying hints and a hundred and thirty-two illustrations. The first story, "The Twenty-Seventh Letter of the Alphabet," is a breezy tale by Lucy Cleveland. It has a mystery—what is the twenty-seventh letter of the alphabet? The story is left unfinished, and the editor offers you a hundred dollars for a final paragraph that shall complete it and explain the problem. An interesting account of the new East river bridge, now building, is given in "The Greatest Bridge on Earth." Those who lived through the civil war and many who have been born since it was over will be interested in the account, from an officer of the secret service, on "How the Northwest was Saved." The stories are all of the interesting, bright, vigorous sort, that grip your attention instantly and hold it to the end—such stories as Everybody's Magazine is making a specialty of. MASONIC CAREER OF J. H. PELHAM, OF MISSOURI, WHO HAS HELD OFFICES OF TRUST IN THE GRAND LODGE OF MASONS He is Now Grand Master, Having Been Promoted by Merit to the Highest Positions in the Order. On June 4, 1875. J. H. Pelham was initiated in Mount Pavan Lodge No. 4 at Detroit Michigan. He was elected Master of Central Star Lodge at Eolia Missouri in 1879, The Board of Masonic Relief selected him as their 1st secretary in 1881. In 1883 he was elected Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge at St. Joseph, Missouri and he served until 1884 at which time he was elected Grand Master of the M. W. Grand Lodge of Missouri. He has served continuously as Grand Master ever since. He was Grand Secretary of the Grand Chapter in 1880. In 1883 he was elected Grand High Priest and filled the office for two years. He organized sixteen new chapters. Sir Knight Pelham was Captain General of Eureka Commandery for seven years during which time the Commandery captured seven prizes in competitive drills. Reserved in the office in the positions of Captain General of Grand Commandery, Delegate to Triennial Conclave at Cincinnati in 1884 and was elected Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Missouri for two terms. Grand Master J. H. Pelham is at present principle of the Douglass High School at Hannibal, Mo., where he has taught twenty-four years. Interesting Notes. Shelbyville, Ind., Special—Mrs. Curtis Gunn and Miss Laura Dudley both of this city went to Indianapolis last Saturday. They will no doubt stay until 1900. Mr. and Mrs. Orange Sneed came here from Indianapolis Sunday. Mr. Sneed returned last Tuesday. Mrs. Sneed will remain awhile. The U. B. F. and S. M. T. gave a social at their hall recently. Ines Stafford and Wm. Hill are now agents for The Sun. Mrs. Edward F. Baty, of Indianapolis, was in our city last Monday. The public schools closed for holidays. Rev. Chas. Hazlewood and wife, two daughters Eva and Lillie of Indianapolis came down Sunday and remained over Christmas. Miss Minnie Miller, of Edinburg, is yet in the city. Miss Miller is the daughter of the Rev. J. R. Miller. Mr. Rufus Morgan was in our city Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Montgomery returned from Indianapolis last Sunday. Mr. G. Robert Reed spent Christmas in Indianapolis. Mr. Norbin Johnson left. Christmas morning for Indianapolis, from which city he will leave for a ten days visit to Vincennes. Subscribe for The Freeman. Officers Elected--Church Doings. Louisville, Ky., Special. — Southern Cross Lodge No. 39, F. & A. M., held its election of officers which resulted as follows: Benjamin Harris, W. M.; Graim West, S. W.; J. J. Jackson, J. W.; William Johnson, Secretary; A. D. Black, Treasurer; Andrew May, S. D.; A. Minnes, J. D.; W. L. Blackwith, Tyler; G. Brooks, P. S.; William Scott, J. S. At Quinn Chapel last Sunday, the Lord's Supper was administered, Rev. Simes of St. James church preached and there was a glorious meeting; Rev. Dr. T. A. Thompson, pastor, was pleased to see so many present from the sister churches. Rev. J. W. Luckett, pastor of Centrestreet church, filled the eyes and hearts of the large audience. Sunday evening his text: "Take up thy cross and follow Me."—Matt. xvi. 24. Next Sunday will be Lord's day at Rev. Luckett's church, Quinn Chapel choir will furnish music; all ministers and their congregations are cordially invited. 2 —_————ae DREAMS MAKE ONE FAT. by Them. An English physician claims to have @iscovered a new and efficacious cure for persons afflicted with nervous or mental maladies, If such. persons, he says, can only procure pleasant dreams, they will soon regain their health, and his alm is, therefore, to furnish them with delightful dreams. For tiuls purpose he uses a soft leather ¢ap, which covers the patient's head énd ears, and leaves only the face un- covered. ' Beside the ears are placed two metal plates, which are joined by a Tubber tube to a phonograph. The pa- tient rests on a divan in a dark room and in front of bim is a sort of magic lantern, from which are projected at brief intervals various enjoyakle pic- tures. In this way, it is claimed, the eyes of the sick person are delighted, while at the same time his ears are soothed by the vibrations of the phono- graph. As a result, weariness comes upon him and is soon followed by slumber, and it is while he is dozing in this manner that happy dreams are evoked, thanks ta the phonograph and the ster- eopticon. After this light slumber comes a deep sleep, which, we are as- sured, is always most beneficial. Several tests of this kind have been made with success, and it is said that not only are tired nerves refreshed by this method, but that the patient’s body iso rapidly increases in weight. That pleasant sounds and sights are soothing to the nerves we have all known for a Jong time, but that pleasant dreams have a tendency to make persons fat will certainly be news to the general public.—Exchange. The Treating Custom in Haiti. Of course there is in Haiti a small circle of native-born creoles, who are naturally born ladies and gentlemen, exquisite in their courtly manners and most desirable as friends. Then the white men who are living there, as I have already mentioned, are charac- ters, If they take a liking to you, all they have or can capture is yours. The following will illustrate this charac- teristic: ‘Mine host and a friend were walking through the leading thoroughfare of one of the towns, when the friend sud- enly came to a standstill, and placing his long nervous index finger on mine host's breast, yemarked: “My dear boy, in here they make the dest cocktails in Haiti, I have spent three fortunes in assuring myself of the truth of this, Let’s go in and try one.” ey ‘There was a prompt adjournment from the pathwalk to the interior of the building, a few minutes of delight- ful, expectant silence as the ingredi- ents were shaken together, a mutual bow, follawed by disappearance of the liquids. | Friend—How do you like that? ‘Mine Host—Delicious! Friend—Let us have another. Mine Host—Certainly, only this sec- ond one is on me. Friend—Make no mistake, my “oy; they are both.on you. I've no money. It is the unexpected that happens— especially in Haiti the unknown.—Har- per’s Magazine. enn eek gis ie At the pool our attension was attract ed by a comical picture made by an old muskrat trying to teach her babies to swim, It struck us as strange that she should go to such trouble; the little rats should have known instinctively ‘how to navigate, but they clung to the bank and to shallow water, above which arose their fluffy backs, bright eyes and sharp noses. The mother set them the example by swimming across and back, She endeavored to coax, and finally she pushed them over their depth and let them make their own way to the shore, though, you may be sure, she stayed close by. When we were seen the old lady shrieked “Tramps!” in characteristic muskrat language and fled to her sub-aquatic vestibule, I sup- pose to call the police. The little ones did not attempt to escape. Ostrichlike, they hid their heads among the roots, and left their naked tails waving above the water like a new species of juncos waiting to be examined. The madam could not quite ignore the maternal in- stinct, as she returned and conducted her happy family to the nursery, where they received their first lesson in mis- anthropy.—Forest and Stream. ‘< theetig au anes Bas. Dr, William 8. Gardner, of New York, has extracted from the ear of Alfred Lum, colored, a common black beetle, an inch long. Lum was found uncon- scious and writhing in spasms in the ditch along a highway leading to Clev- erack, by two Hudson wheelmen. They stopped the drag of Mr. and Mrs. Hack- ett, of New York, and Lum was brought «o ‘the village, Dr. Gardner was puz- gled for a time, but on close examina- tion he discovered the beetle protrud- {ng trom the man’s ear, and extracted it, ‘After an hour’s rest, the man revived, He said he had been hunting, and was returning to his home in this city, when he suddenly experienced a sensation as though he had been shot in the ear, and then he knew no more until resus- citated, Dr. Gardner says it is the most remarkable case he ever heard of.— Phila, Ledger. aa “Aguinaldo stands about 5 feet 4 inches in height, is slightly built and was dressed in a coat and trousers of drab tugore silk. He is a pure Philip- pine native, though showing a slight trace of Chinese origin, of dark com- plexion, and much pock-marked. His face is Square and determined, the low- er lip protruded markedly.’ On the whole, a man of pleasant demeanor, even-tempered, and with strong charac- ter. Slow of speech, and perhaps also of thought, his past career has hall- marked him as a man of prompt decise jon and prompter action. Many people, and among others Admiral Dewey, were much puzzled to find so quiet and ap- parently unintelligent and listless a young man tie acknowledged and un- disputed head of so great a movement.” Suicide Commendable. Suicide at one time was very common among the Brahmins of India, who held the body in contempt, regarding it merely as a covering for the soul. In the African elephant ‘both sexes have ivory tusks, while in the Asiatic they are generaily restricted to the male. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED'COLORED NEWSPAPER. No Present Likelihood of a Scarcity of the Wood. Mahogany is no longer the rare and hardly procurable wood it was in our grandparents’ days, when a table or chest made from it was an unmistaka- ble indication of prosperity and gentil- ity, Now it is used in railroad cars, in the finish of private houses, hotels, land for other purposes formerly un- dreamed af. A steamer in the service of a large importing house brings in over 1,000,000 feet of mahogeny lumber on a single trip. Where 1,000 feet of lumber were brongit to this country on slow sailing vessels twenty-five years ago, 1,000,000 feet are brought on rapid steamers now. ‘The character of the wood has changed, however, The best mahogany came from Cuba and San Domingo, but all the mahogany near the roads and wat- jer-ways was used. There is still plenty of mahogany in Cuba, but it is too dif- ficult and expensive to obtain, The fna- hogany of San Domingo and Cuba was superior in hardness, in the beauty of its grain and in its susceptibility to high polish. Next in quality is the Nicaraguan wood, which is imported in large quantities.’ The American firm which has the sole control of the wood on the Atlantic coast of Nicaragua is under contract to plant two trees for every one cut down, and these, it is es- timated, will be ready for the market in fifty years, Africa has millions of acres of ma- hogany, which is just beginning to come into the market, but it is not as good in quality as the Nicaragua wood. ot Se aaa DO YOU WANT A FIT? Then ' ' =~ Geom Shirt Waist Manufactured at home-by the Gem Garment Co. SOLD BY ALL LOCAL DEALERS Cc. A, BOOKWALTER, PRESIDENT. RANK J. HOLT, Manacer. Jexsie’s Advice About Burglars. “Wotever you do, ma'am,” she says, “never let master meddle with ‘em,” which is precisely my own {dea of wis- dom, for ‘tis easier to get a new tea- pot than a satisfactory husband any day, especially if you insure the teapot. Jessie once lived with an old lady whom she regards as a model of wisdom, Ev- ery night of her life the plate basket, her cameo brooch, her earrings, her watch and seals, and her hair bracelet with gold clasps were deposited on the hall table with a note to the burglars to this effect: “These are all the valua- bles the house contains, You are wel- come to take it, and there are meat and beer in the pantry. But please do not disturb the inmates of the house.” That basket is yet waiting for the enterpris- ing burglar. Jessie knows of another “place” which she regards as a paradise of safe- ty. The house has a deep, hooded porch, in whose shelter the policeman slept every night all night long. He used to deposit his impedimenta every might before making his rounds to as- certain that all was comfortable before he turned in. “It were so comforting,” says Jessie,” to put thechain on the door and peep out and see his cape in the corner. He was one ta snore, too, ma'am. I'd have a porch like that, if you'll take my advice. Policemen al- ways likes them to sleep in,”—Lon- don Globe. TRY KINGAN’S Utility S IN YOUR LAUNDRY Does its work better than others and sells 2 Cakes for 5e. Mo | FORSALE BY ALL DEALERS How Chickens ‘Talk, It is a language that human ears learn readily to comprehend. For the most part it is instinctive. A fuzzy tod- dler six hours out of the shell has five distinct calls, The first and loudest of them is the last note, uttered when he loses sight of his mother or finds him- self out in the cold. It is loud and shrill, The second, the hungry note, is as shrill, but more plaintive. As soon as eating begins it changes to a sort of satisfied chittering. After eating they grow sleepy, and ery to be hovered. The note is some- what like that of hunger, with a pecu- liar tremolo breaking it im the middle. Rarely do the mothers disregard it, though they may be eager to go forag- ing over grass plots or down hedge- rows. The fifth note, the chir-r-r of fright or astonishment, is the quaintest of all. The chicks themselves appear to find something in it distinctively humorous. ‘When they are a few days old, if a big wriggling worm, or a fat, juicy bug, be thrown to them with their usual food, they will first draw away from it, chir- r-ring in concert, then, after eyeing it a minute, seize upon it and toss it about with faint immature chuckling cackles. ‘This chir-r develops at last in the grat- ing call of warning, at sounds of which from their mothers even the youngest scatter and scuttle to cover.—Boston Globe. ; Our beer is the product of a new, modern, up-to-date lager beer brewery. It is made from the choicest American Malt and Hops. Our brewery is equpped with the latest and most improved machinery and appliances known to the brewing industry. Thus we are enabled to produce a lager beer superior in purity, cleanliness, full flavor and palatableness. The method of strong and maturing our beer is unique and is based on scientific and hygienic principles. The beer is carefully matured in huge glass-lined steel tanks. A moment’s consideration of this feature will convince one of the superi- ority of glass over wood used as a utensil in which to store malt liquors, as glass will not become sodden or yeast soaked, and consequently will not impart any foreign or disagreeable flavor to the beer. To further insure purity ee sound. ness, the air which comes in contact with the beer is first carefully and thorough- ly filted. Having spared no expense in the equipment of our brewery, and hav: ing used nothing but the very best stock and plenty of it in the manufacture of our beer, we feel confident that dealers desiring to sell a high-grade lager will find our beer equal to any on the market. Onur plant is ownek and opperated by citizens of Indianapolis, and is not in any trust or syndicate, and is strictly a union brewery. ‘We should be pleased to have you send us an order and give a trial to the beer ‘‘that’s brewed in glass tanks.” \ Reward of $500.00 that it is strictly pure and unadulterated. American Brewing Co, SOLE BOTTLERS, 30 and 32 E. Maryland Street, INDIANAPOLIS. ‘Telephones, Old and New, 407, ‘An Indian Bridal Pair. “once I saw a pretty thing, a young bride of the Kickapoos, on a sort of wedding trip. She was tall and slight and—so closely do the members of a tribe resemble one another—she looked like the twin sister of her young hus- band, At first they were accompanied by a’stout old chief, but he left after circus day. It is odd ta see an Indian chief patronize the peanut and lemon- fade stands, and sit unmoved at the per- formance, and yet stand enthralled be- fore the cages of animals unknown on his native prairies, The bride and bridegroom spent three or four days in the town, wandering about as tuncon- ssclously as Adam and Bve in the Gar. den, ‘The man was already masterful ‘and protecting, the girl shy and subser- vient, Day after day they walked hand in hand, looking at everything, people, shops, cattle, but never speaking ta any one, never even to each other, yet deeply content in the consciousness of companionship, They were a living ex- ample of the happiness of simplicity, and, while they stayed in the hustling town, made many a civilized man and woman think of how far their own con- duct as wives and husbands fell short of the standard of this unconscious In- dian pair—Ainslee’s Magazine. Bagiish for Keallan. A proclamation has been issued in Malta announcing that after 15 years the English language will be substitut- ed for the Italian in all the courts in fhe island. ‘The use of Italian has been of great inconvenience to the English hse Saeed The Passion Play. Ir 1890 the receipts of the Oberam- mergau “Passion Play” were $175,000, wyhile $60,000 was expended on the players, Mayer receiving $500, while even the little children in the chorus pare aves $10 apiece. . Awe ef the Earth, Lord Kelvin in a lecture stated that, ts a result of recent investigations, it \as estimated that the earth had been the abode of life for about thirty mill. Jon years. THE BEE:HIVE THE BEE HIVE 462 WEST WASHINGTON STREET Onr Holiday present this year to our customers will be a 30 it. red tion on all our goods. 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Gancer, Tumor, Fistula, Bezema and skin disease Ganeerorthe nose, ever ip,enr, neck, breast, stm Soh, womb-in facts all Intornstorexternal organ] oF tissues, cared wiihout knit: or burnin plaster Dut with sooting aromatic ois: Send foram its Tented booie on the above digeauea:€ Lome trea Ment sent in’ most cases. Address. aa" aboy Central Union Telephone Company LARGEST EXCHANGE IN THE STATE. FIRST-CLASS SERVICE. In Connection with the Long Distance Lines we reach every Town or City of importance East of the Rocky Mountains. Copper Metallic Circuits with Solid Back Instruments which Will Talk. The Official Telephone for the City Adopted by the City Government A GOOD THING. Some of the Late Claims Paid Colored Members of the American Mutual Aid Association of St. Louis, Mo. The American Mutual Aid Association St. Louis have paid the following late claims in Indianapolis—M. M. Meadows 719 West Eleventh st., fell and skinned face, $.5.58; Alfred Outland, 430 Vandes st., fell down steps, $7.15; W. H. Johnson, 623 West North st., mashed foot. $15.70; Geo. H. Goins, 548 West 12th, street, broken arm, $50.00; John Prince 1707 Alvord st., foot mashed $15.71; O. S. McGee. 1023 Senate avenue fell and hurt arm, three days, $8.00. O. S. McGee. 1022 Senate ave., injured finger, $7.00; G. St. Clair, 320 Muskingham street, struck with brass knuckles, $7.55; Andrew Smith, 1019 N. Missouri street, injured foot, $6.85; John N. Beck sick list, $14.80; and Mary Hampton struck nail in foot, $1.00; Jno. M. Beck 2 days, strained limb, $3.55; Ellis White arm broke, $85. Rufus Allison, Anderson Ind. Jno. R. Gaskin, 210 Roanoke street, $5.00 Mrs. F. Taylor, 1419 N. Missouri street. E. B. Hampton is the agent in this city, at room 43 Baldwin Block, corner of Deleware and Market streets. Briefs. Shelbyville, Ind., Special.—Mr. Chas. Edwards, of Indianapolis, was in the city last Sunday, the guest of Mr. Stephen Smith. * * Mr. Brown, of Indianapolis, who comes to this city every Tuesday night, to teach the "nexcoiled Marine Band." is getting on nicely with them. * * Look out for a couple of weddings soon. * * Mr. Geo. R. Reed went to Cincinnati, where he was the guest of Miss Ma- mie Childs. Rev. L. W. Gray will ac- company him back. * * The opossum supper given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. F. Allens netted $28. Read This. Dr. Gononds' Great Magic Remedies are the leaders in curing the common ilis and chronic diseases prevalent among the human family. The Great Thunderbolt Liniment, for neuralgia, asthma, rheumatism, lame back and, in fact, all aches and pains I also have a wonderful female tonic, blood medicine, liver medicine and a great hair tonic, which turns gray hair black, cures scalp diseases and removes dandruff and produces a beautiful muschee in nineteen days and makes the hair grow. This is a colored firm and should receive a hearty support from this race especially. Liberal commission is paid to agents for selling my remedies. I also treat chronic diseases by mail and express. Heart troubles, kidney and bladder troubles, also fe- Centr The Official Telephone Adopted by the In Connection w Tel. 212 ```markdown ``` male troubles a specialty, all under a positive guarantee. Ladies and gentlemen, now is the time to avail yourselves of a grand opportunity. Write for terms and territory at once. Also, Miss Lelar Gonond, the wonderful astrologist, will tell your past and future troubles, love and business affairs free of charge for any one sending 2-cent stamp or self-addressed envelope. Ask your druggist for the Great Thunderbolt Liniment. Send $2.25 and get a assortment of my remedies, those wishing to become agents. Dr. C. G. Gonond, Brinkley, Ark. "Obstinate" BLACK SKIN REMOVER COPYRIGHTED. BEFORE. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEAOH. This preparation, if used as directed, will turn the skin of a black person four or five shades whiter and that of mulattoes perfectly white. Any person using it can see the result in forty-eight hours. It does not turn the skin in spots but bleaches out white. It is a very good thing for the skin. Thirty-two authors, ten illustrators and eight photographic artists contribute to the excellent January issue of The Ladies' Home Journal. Among the special features are "The Home Coming of the Nakannies," by W. A. Fraser; "The Boer Girl of South Africa," by Howard C. Hillegas; "Where the New Century Will Really Begin," by John Ritchie, Jr.; "A Merry Woman's Letters to a Quiet Poet," edited by S. T. Pickard; "The Mother of the Stars," by Amelia H. Botsford; "A National Crime at the Feet of American Parents," by Edward Bok; "The Minister and the Organ," by Ian Maclaren; "The Rehearsals of a Play," "Molly Donahue's Musicale," by the author of "Mr. Dooley;" "Edith and I in Paris," "Her Boston Experiences," "The Autobiography of a Girl," etc. By the Curtis Publishing Company, Philadelphia. One dollar a year; ten cents a copy. Take Soldiers Relief. A sure cure for pains or cramps in the stomach, Cholera Morbus. Diarrhoea, Dysentry Summer Complaint, Cholera Infantum and indigestion, Testimoniales. Manufactured by A. A. Nichols, 407 W. Northt. street Indianapolis, Ind. For sale by all druggist. MEN CURED FREE. A most successful remedy has been tound a sexual weakness such as impotence, varicocephalic hood, night emissions, premature dischappement and all other results of self-abuse or excesses secures any case of the difficulty, never fails to strengthen and vigor. The doctor who made this discovery wants to let every man know about it. He will therefore send the receipt giving all the men at a trifling expense can cure them. He sends the receipt free and all the reader need is send his name and address to L. V. He will send the receipt requesting the free receipt as reported in this paper. It is a generous offer, and all men ought to be glad to have such an opportunity. A Literary Treat. Becky Jones, of Ballston Spa, N. Y., received the above title because she would not testify in the celebrated Hammersly will case seveal years ago, and consequently was confined in the Ludlow street jail by the irate judge. She says in a letter recently received: "When I was released from prison my health was broken down. My nervous system could not recover from the strain. For ten years life was a burden. Good physicians did me no good. I used Dr. Miles' Nervine and Tonic and today I am entirely well. " DR. MILES' Restorative Nervine is sold by all druggists on guarantee, first bottle benefits or money back. Book on heart and nerves sent free. Dr. Miles Medical Company, Elkhart, Ind. 25c. SAMPLE BOTTLE 100 The World DRORS But All for the By the never failing merit and efficacy of "5 DROPS," many diseases have been robbed of their terror, and the grave of many of its victims. Through the prompt and decisive action of "5 DROPS," thousands have been snatched from the jaws of death and restored to health, happiness and friends. Many a person has been told by the attending physician that they were beyond the reach of medical science. Yet today, they live and are a walking advertisement for this remedy, and are likely to remit a dose of the remedy. This is true, but a true positivity true. We make no exaggerated statements in behalf of this remedy; we hold out no false promises to the sick and afflicted. But we say to all of them, it does not matter how many doctors have treated you, how many remedies you have tried, how long you have suffered, if you have any of the following diseases, you can positively be cured by the use of "5 DROPS" for it never fails: RHEUMASTISM, NEURALGIA, SCIATICA, BACKACHE, ASTHMA, HAY-FEVER, CATARRHIA, NEURALGIA, HEART WEAKNESS, EARACHE, CROUPE, MALARIA, DROPSY, CREEPING NUMBNESS, BRONCHITIS, LA GRIPE, and kindred diseases. So proof positive are we of the effectiveness and highly curative properties of "5 DROPS," backed up by the many thousands of testimonials received from grateful persons from every part of the country, that we are fully warranted in saying "5 DROPS" is daily curing more people than all the remedies on the market combined, and in cases of Rheumatism, it is curing more than all the doctors combined for they cannot cure chronic Rheumatism. "5 DROPS" can and does cure it, regardless of how severe, or how long standing, it is not no longer the case. Press per bottle $30.00 per bottle $1.00, prepaid by mail or email, or six bottles for $5.00. Sample bottles, 25c, but for the next thirty (30) days will send sample bottle for 10c. 5 Drops is the name and the dose. Agents wanted. WAYNSON/RHEUMATIC CURE COMPANY, 160-164 E. Lake Street, Chicago, IL SNAKE Drop a Postal Card or call by Telephone. BLACK SKIN REMOVER COPYRIGHTED. BEFORE. AFTER. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEAOH. This preparation, if used as directed, will turn the face of a person our or five inches white and that of a mulattoes perfectly white. Any person using it can see the result in forty-eight hours. It does not make skin in spots but bleaches out white. It is very good thing for the eyes if allowed to get in the eye while washing the face. One box of this preparation is all that is required of an directed, the skin remaining beautiful without continual use, and is perfectly harmless. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, and pimples from the face without harm to the skin. Direction and preparation will be sent to any address on receipt of $2.00, C.O. D. or send money order. Packed so that no one can know contents except the receiver. THOMAS B. CRANE, 122% B. Broad St., Richmond, Va. EUGENE FIELD'S POEMS A $7.00 BOOK created in贮, vided equally between the family of the late, Eugene Field and the Fund for the building of a monument to the menu of that holiday, post of childress, Address EUGENE FIELD MOMENTUM SODVAR FUND. 18 Noon St., Chicago. If you also wish to send postage, enclose 10 cts. FOR NEXT THIRTY DAYS. d's Greatest Robber Good of Suffering Humanity. Simplifies Bill Making and writing figures of different denominations in columns. It in no way interferes with the typewriter for usual lines of work. 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The Rocky Mountains. ses Tel. 212 --- THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY At 309 Indiana Avenue, INDIANA POLIS, INDIANA SUBSCRIPTION RATES: all communications, embracing news matters for publication, must be sent with the name of the writer, not for publication. but as a guar-atee of good faith. TO CONTRIBUTORS: We prefer not to return manuscript where the critiques are short, and copies easily taken—such as poems, anecdotes and brief sketches, and in no cases will we undertake to return manuscripts unless stamps for that purpose accompany the article. We will not pay for material must be ordered, matter for publication must be its office, and we seek to insure insertion in the current issue. AGENTS. agents are wanted in every town and city not now occupied, and liberal inducements will given to the same. Send for our extraordinary inducements to agents. ADVERTISING RATES. Regular display—10 cents per line per inersection—agate measure, (14 lines to the inch) 10 cents; 8 months, 10 per cent; 6 months, 12 months, 83½ per cent. Pure reading matter; 50 cents per line per insertion. Business locals 156 per line per insertion. On all pure reading matter and business locals a discount of 5 per cent will be allowed for each 100 lines up to 1,009 lines. Advertisements should reach us on Saturday or Monday in order to appear the following week. Omissions to be made up at expiration of contract. Advertisements, $1.90 for one month, in advance. Entered at the post-office at Indianapolis, Indiana, as second class matter. matter should be addressed to THE FREEMAN. L. Knox, Pub., Indianapolis, Ind. SATURDAY JANUARY 6, 1900. THE NEGRO EDUCATIONAL EXHIBIT AT PARIS. Hon. Thomas J. Calloway, special agent on Negro Education for the United States Commission for the Paris Exhibition, is carefully canvassing the situation in order to show up the educational side of Negro life to the world in its very best light. The great schools, such as Howard University, of Washington D. C., Hampton Institute, of Virginia; Atlanta University, of Georgia; Prof. Booker T. Washington's Industrial Institute; Prof. W H. Council's School, of Alabama and Fisk University, of Tennessee will have exhibitions that will ably reflect the educational phase of Negro life in America. The Paris Exhibition will prove the means of a vast benefit to the race generally. Foreigners it may be assumed, have no conception of the general standing of the Negroes in America. They hear and see the ugly side only; so much so that they believe the American Negro is a nonentity—sans liberty, sans vote, sans education and sans everything that tends towards elevation. It is true that they have some knowledge of such men as Frederick Douglass Booker T. Washington, W. H. Councill, men whom they have seen and heard, men that have been and are able to leave their imprint of greatness and grandness in the track of any age and of any people; but the warp and woof of the racial fabric remains to them, until yet, a sealed book. There are those who would decry this method of asserting racial qualifications abilities and results contending that it is not American since it bespeaks separate institutions and such like. But it may be urged in defense of the proposed exhibit, that it will do more to bring the race in touch with higher civilization than all of the theoretical manifestoes that can be uttered as to lines of division etc. A race that bears the reputation of inability and incapacity has got to demonstrate the other things regardless of fine spun theories or platitudes. The only way to do a thing is to do it. It stands the race in hand to seize every opportunity that tends to increase respect for the race at home or abroad. In this the whole situation is summed up. The world has not, as yet, the proper respect for the race. The lack of this in America, however can not always be attributed to ignorance of the Negroes' possibilities; but it is studied, premeditated. Nevertheless, persistence, never flagging zeal will triumph as surely as mind triumphs over matter. Respect for the race is on the increase. --- THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. This increased respect is the result largely of education. It will continue a large-factor; second to wealth, perhaps, in further increasing this respect. With education goes those other virtues so well known that are the basic principles of a highly civilized; hence respected people. The reputation and character of the schools selected to send exhibits to the Exposition are all that could be wished. They insure the thing contended for long ere the Exposition flings wide its gate to the gaping multitudes. Only one verdict can be expected; that of increased respect for Negroes in America. Subscribe now! You get the $1.00 rate WASHINGTON'S APPEAL. Prof. Booker T. Washington in appealing to the country for $500,000 for his institution has not reckoned without his host. The rich men of the country that is, a few of them have shown that the possession of great wealth is not always a country's curse. Such men as Carneige, Rockefeller, and thousands of others who are giving away million for the benefit of the masses, prove that wealth is a blessing if used to bless and not simply to possess. When Carneige builds a library for his workingmen, inaugurates reading rooms or endows a college he is using his wealth as the masses would, providing it, was distributed pro rata. In fact, the good flowing out of his munificence is more economically administered than if his wealth was in the hands of the many. Guided by his experience and business acumen he is better prepared to invest his surplus wealth that they feel entitled to share and who would perhaps spend it in some such a manner. If this surplus was entrusted to the many, much of it would doubtlessly be dissipated and thus the ends for which it was intended would be cheated of their means. Mr. Carneige knows this and under the broad cloak of philanthropy he gives back to the masses with even-handed justice, that which, for some reason, they feel to be entitled to. It is said that $200,000 of the $500,000 asked for by Mr. Washington is assured and it is more than likely that the $300,000 will be forthcoming. Thus again is a tendency towards the restoration of the equilibrium between the wage worker and the capitalist. In some such way this self adjustment of economical questions will continue throughout the cycles of time. Anarchist, socialist and perhaps Nihilists make the rich and powerful the object of their attack. But when the great achievements of the ages are put through it is known to whom the world appeals. This $500,000, a great achievement, must proceed from the purses of the rich. This wealth, this $500,000 is an investment in the name of the whole country. It is to result in so much good to the race, to the country, to humanity. It is again that money becomes a miracle worker of modern times—reaching down into the mire underneath hordes of benighted humanity, bidding them get up and walk, and straightway they did walk. This endowment means more than a simple endowment. It is an indicator of a reaction of sentiment in the Negroes' favor. It emphasizes the oft repeated statement that the Negroes should do something meritorious. It endorses the racial views of Washington. It puts a premium on all merit. Some Congressman at Washington, has gone to monkeying with the ex-slave pension scheme. He knows better or he ought to know better. He is from the South. Perhaps his constituents being largely colored folks demanded the presentation of a bill having the pensioning of ex-slaves as an end. Notwithstanding all of that, he has simply trifled with them. This bill should die beyond resurrection, in the committee room to which it was sent. Through the courtesy of Joseph H. Sherwood, of St. Paul, Minn., we have received the score of Hawatha's Wedding Feast which was recently performed in that city and for the first time in America. The Iowa State Bystander, of Des Moines comes to us resplendent in its Christmas dress. It is a very creditable issue. It is one more illustration of racial posuilties. WAR OR MURDER? Is it war or us it murder, That we perpetrate to day? Is it passion, greed and vengeance Or God's voice that we obey? If it were one individual And a man should kill his foe, Loudly would we call it murder And but little mercy show. Why should we then call it righteous, When the soldiers kill their foes, And they count them by the thousands? Tell me, anyone who knows. For to my poor mind it seems Like highway robbery and greed, Where men kill their foes to rob them, Of the country that they need. More for greed than love it seemeth, And it does not seem to me. Anything but wholesale murder, Which can never righteous be: For our souls should be above it, Living in the spiritual sphere, Where the Father's love should guide us In our actions e'er appear. —MARTHA SHEPARD LIPPINCOTT, forestown, N. J. PROTECTORACY. Not a little interest has been excited and some speculation owing to the appearance of the United States cruiser Montgomery off the coast of Liberia. Just what the government at Washington means is not quite understood unless it is complying with; the recent requests of the authorities at Monrovia and the demands of the friends of Liberia in America, that the United States should look into the matter of alleged encroachment of surrounding powers on Liberian territory. It was in 1892 that the little republic was saved a considerable portion of land by the interference of our government. The French have the reputation of being the most formidable aggressors. It is given out in Washington that a coaling station on the coast of Africa is desired, as the only reason of this seeming demonstration by way of the cruiser Montgomery. However, it is surmised that the country is answering the call of the Liberians who naturally feel that their country is the protege of of the United States. It is to be hoped that the coaling station will be acquired although it only amounts to the hoisting of the flag. It will mean a sense of security to Liberia; something she has long stood in need of. It is said that British commercial interest favors a protectoracy on the part of Great Britain or the United States. They insist, however, that if that country can weather the tempests it should be permitted to do so without the interference of either country. It appears that in its struggles Liberia has possibly aroused both the United States and Great Britain in her interest. With the aid of these powerful allies it may well defy the world. Cram's Historical Magazine is a publication that presents current and past historical events in a most pleasing style. It is profusely illustrated, the eye thus playing an important part in grasping the facts set forth. Some of the best historians of the country are employed on it. It is a candidate for popular favor and bids fair to be an immediate success. Geo. F. Cram, publisher, Chicago Ill. "The cotton belt covers 24 degrees of longitude and 10 degrees of latitude. Excluding from the count the greater part of Virginia, more than 100,000 square miles of western Texas, and the whole of Kentucky, Kansas, Missouri, Utah, California, Arizona and New Mexico, in all of which cotton has been cultivated, and where a larger demand might cause its culture to be extended, the cotton growing region measures nearly 600,000 square miles, almost one-third of the total area of settlement in 1890 of the United States. The 20,000,000 acres planted in cotton occupies barely five acres in every 100 of this extensive region. Scarcely 50 per cent. of this territory is in farms, and not more than one-fifth has at any time been tilled. This section contained in 1890 a population of over 8,000,000 whites and something over 5,000,000 Negroes, in all 13,651,006, every 100 of them producing 53 bales of cotton, an average of 254 pounds of lint per capita. "In 1801 South Carolina led the other States in the production of cotton. In 1850 Alabama stood first. Mississippi led in 1860-1880. Texas stood at the head in 1890, and still does. The center of production was near Montgomery, Ala., in 1850; this center had moved two miles west by 1860. In 1870 it was near Carthage, Miss., and in 1880 was in Noxubee county, Miss. In 1890 it was sixty miles northwest in Attalla county. It is moving west all the time on account of the increasing crops in Arkansas, Texas and the Indian Territory, not to mention Oklahoma."—Ainslee's for January. The Family for the Prevention of Cruelty to Microbes. "I have a son who is taking a medical course at Tulane," remarked a member of the Board of Trade, "and he has been especially interested in the study of bacteriology. I am sorry to say it has proved a great affliction to the entire family. Our troubles be gan about two months ago, when he laid aside a few samples of his breakfast and remarked casually that he intended to put them under the glass" —meaning his new $125 microbasket. Next day he told his mother that we would have to change our milkman and greeter immediately. He it was neat door to a miracle that any of us were alive and when he gave me the Latin name of the microbes he had discovered I was inclined to agree with him. The idea of absorbing that many syllables at every mouthful was enough to scare anybody, so to be on the safe side we followed his suggestion A few days afterward he saw some lsh being delivered at the gate, and immediately hacked off a sample. In less than two hours he rushed down and threw two fine pompano into the slop barrel. "You've had a narrow escape, father," he said, when I made a gentle protest, for I am very fond of pompano, broiled. "If you'd eaten that fish," he said, "you'd have a dead man no peace. He insisted on making what he called a 'superficial investigation' of all pantry supplies. He said he was looking for only three or four of the most deadly forms of bacteria and would reserve the moderately dangerous ones for a future campaign. The result was that he condemned nearly everything we had on hand. Then he wanted to sterilize the kitchen utensils, and posted up a set of sanitary rules and regulations for the guidance of the cook. Fortunately the cook can't read, but the rest of us were being rapidly reduced to starvation, and day before yesterday I headed a revolt and organized a Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Microbes. Everybody in the house joined except my son, and I gave him solemn warning that if I ever caught him molesting any bacilli on the premises I would cut him off with a microscope. Since then we have gorged ourselves with impunity and microbes and gained 26 pounds—grand total. My son looks on sadly and says he washes his hands of the consequences. I told him he could wash his hands as much as he blamed pleased, but he mustn't wash any more skilllets—especially with germicide fluids. I have hopes he will survive until Mardi Gras."—New Orleans Times-Democrat. OPIUM SMOKERS IN CHINA In Formosa One Person in Fifteen Uses the Drug. To learn the actual number of opium smokers is impossible, but we know the amount of the foreign import of this drug, and the native confessions of reformed opium smokers tell us precisely the amount of opium required to pass the yin, or craving. It is one-fifth of an ounce daily. An ounce or liang is consumed in five days and a catty suffices for eighty days. Four catties are enough for 320 days, and another half catty will carry the user to the end of a year with comfort. A picul is enough then for only twenty-two persons and 50,000 piculs is sufficient for not more than 1,100,000 persons. The law of compulsion in the smoker is just as imperious for native opium as for foreign. It is a matter of great interest to know the extent of the evil. In regard to Szechuen, that very populous and wealthy province, Mr. Schjoth, in the Trade Report for 1998, informs us that Szechuen produces 100,000 piculs of opium, and the cultivation is always increasing. At Chungching, where he is commissioner, he is told that 30,000 piculs suffice for consumption in the province and that 65,000 piculs are exported. We may conclude that the smokers of that province cannot be less than 660,000. Since the population is 67,000,000, the number of smokers is one in a hundred. In Shensi one in 140 smokes, in Formosa one in fifteen is the proportion in cities, where the people are sunk to the lowest point of degradation and this is the largest proportion yet known of opium smokers as compared with the general population.—Shanghi Mercury. How Much Sleep. The statistics and diagrams of sleep in the Sunday Post-Dispatch are interesting as showing the influence of occupation upon habit. The American naval officer gets less sleep on the average than anyone else. It is with him a matter of regulation, but he gets used to his scant allowance and seems to thrive under it. He sleeps six hours in the twenty-four. The actor sleeps ten, while the army officer is allowed eight hours. There are two extreme opinions on the subject of sleep. One that men do not sleep enough, and the other that they sleep too much. Probably the truth is that a tranquil and evenly balanced mind not given to worry, dissipation or needless excitement needs less sleep than the fussy man who indulges in these respectable and unrespectable vices. It is possible to rest even when in the midst of work. But it requires much toil and self-control to achieve such a power of rest. Municipal Novelty. There is a decidedly humorous site which occasionally comes to light in connection with the undertakings of municipal corporations but the action of the enterprising city fathers of a small Hungarian town is certainly unique. The Mayor and the whole Town Council, consisting of eight members, formed themselves into a band of forgers and carried on a thriving business in the Town Hall manufacturing paper notes current in Austria, which they circulated pretty extensively. A workshop, well fitted with the necessary implements, was fixed up a cellar of the Town Hall, and they actually set policemen to guard the door while they were at work. This remarkable state of affairs existed for a couple of years, when the business was detected, the Mayor and councillors fighting like professional brigands upon being arrested.-Cin. Enquirer. Sav! Have You Heard of the American Mutual Aid Association Of St. Louis, Mo. That pays Accident, Sick and Death benefits weekly? Yes, I am insured in it. 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HARRY JACKSON. 3 THY FREEMAN POST OFFICE. | band will be larger and vandevil ae show much stronger than ever bef also a special quartette. He says ‘Hi tet ares coed for each letter, and the |10 Bailey, and also sends regards fine of ‘business. followed by the person |Harry Prampin, L. E. Gideon, Ju Hidresced should begiven, 1m order to pre- | Glenn and all friends sce cust rmeelt to tent oa letters, ete. | oN ear desvctween the United States and Can-| Notes from the Georgia Up-to-Ds bn,imust be prepaid, otherwise they are | Company:—"‘Christmas found usin 1 pat Semana eee Pink of condition” and every” bent LADIES LIST. bavinga merry Christmas. After t — show the stage was cleared and a 1 teas Bele Fiver. May i , Alten, Besitie @ {Juckson Mrs, g,w, | Christmas tree dropped from the fi tern, Cussle Kersandis Me Billy | When Santa Claus had filled everybod Beewe e Ruadi tenis’ “"" |1ap, the tree suddenly disappeared a Grey, iiss Alteo Selike Mines .ar) | Messrs Kennedy & Co. stretched a tal Garris, Leota i across the stage and filled it with all t ase delicacies of the season and filed it w GENTLEMEN'S List. bees ee ee ER no nse em ee ose Lace Jamra ia wh wate By ene Ene ray see Pamplin, John (2) Pleasant, Joe eet ne eens Reese, Ollie Roberts, Walter M. Sane Gan SInAes oo Sutton, Frank we wines wiles Weight, Louis P. ison, am Sales. George Brora GW Basia BA. Boyer, be Bt Bul tke Biniy, Geo, 310 Bevwn, Prot HG. @) Blind Boome Enis: Bob k Coats, Arter Gite Ww. Collins Ben Cooper, Win Gonper, Sock Stim, CoterelL. Win Commltig® Atexander Deviue, fea Douglas, Jas. Dudley, 8H, Emery & Asher Eie, Hage Flamer, W Floyd, Paul Geen, Sulla Gray, George, Gillan, alte T Gossett, Clarence Hogan, Etnest 4) gas, Hughes Chas A Fackon, Artie joynson, a W. Jobson; Chas Johnson’ Burt B, ‘Sones: Ciarente B Tuner. WA Bitches, Geo. Kirk, Franke Hee eter 1 ge ae CA So 3 ae Ney re | os t Weis re oa (aries SNA ih sae ; ‘an e a: B a es Ro, ae Miss Ella Dorsey, the charming little soubrette and lady contortionist, now with Lowery & Green's Improved Min- strels and Original Nashville Students, is without an equal in her line. In her contortion work she performs with such ease thatit is a surprise as well as a pleasure to see her. Her winning stage ways seem to cateh the andience from the start, vet she does not slack her in- terest. Her style of cake walking is her John Vanghner sends regards to Bob Kelly Wm. G. Melford sends regards to, all Bnifaloes. Zeta, the human suake is a strong feature with Georgia Up to Date. eee Rav Trnsty sends regards to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Simpson and Julius Glenn, A, P. Harris sends regards to his ex- pariner S. H. Dudley, of the old team of Dadley & Harris, wee Jack M. Oliver, stage manager and Yooal director with Georgia Up to Date sends holiday greetings to all friends, see Misses Mattie McLemore and Legretta Finderson, endwomen with Georgia Up to Date are prime favorites every where. The trombone work of Fonntain B, Wood and Wm. Phletcher's cornet solos are two features of the Georgia Up to Date band, wee Chapman & Perkins, song and dance artists with Lowery & Green’s Improved. Minstrels are doing some clever work. Their donble song and dance is worthy ofspecial compliment. They have a bright future before them, eee Prof. Major W. Daniels spent Christ- kas with his parents at Indianapolis, Ini. While there he perfected arrange: nents with his brother, DF. Daniels, basso of The Freeman Quartette, to form a first-class concert compaty, open- ing at Toledo, O., April 1. ‘The com- pany will be known as the Daniels Brothers’ Concert Company. eee Prof. P.G. Lowery is now arrangi f. ing for his concert band and vaudeville ‘band will be larger and vaudeville show much stronger than ever before, also a special quartette. He says ‘Hel- lo Bailey, and also sends regards to Harry Prampin, L. E. Gideon, Judy Gleni and all friends. Notes from the Georgia Up-to-Date Company:—‘Christmas found usin the Pink of condition” and “every” bent on havinga merry Chtistmas, After the show the stage was cleared and a real Christmas tree dropped from the flies. ‘Wien Santa Claus had filled everybody's lap, the tree suddenly disappeared and Messrs Kennedy & Co. stretched a table across the stage and filled it with all the Gelicacies of the season and filled it with all the delicacies of the season. When this was over every one was suffering from a severe attack of “nervous pros- perity,” so Prof. Jno. D. Nash bronght ont his orchestra and we danced till the hours grew small. Miss Bell Buckner and Mrs, Ada McKenzie, of Minneapolis were our guests and say they spent their happiest Christmas with the Georgia Up-to-Date. At430 Manager George and wife rang down the curtain on the merriest Christmas in the history of the company and all retired toward dream- land. Pete G. Hampton sends the following from Jno. W. Isham’s Octoroon Co:— “We are turning them away at every stand. Weplayed Lafayette Ind. on Christmas day to S. R. O. and after the performance we were escorted to the St. Nicholas hotel where Mr. W. H. Istam had arranged for a banquet for the com- pany in honor of his brother who is now abroad. The following is fondly dedi- cated to J. W. Isham by Jennie Jacobs the Treasurer, on behalf of his famous organization: “Join in the toast Inow offer, Gn this memorable Xmas eve Here's tothe health of John Isham, Now o'er the deep sea I. believe. We ne'er can forget his kindness Ir extended to stranger and friend, Sp toast and be merry I pray vou, Here’ driuk to Joka Isham again, And now we, all, before we part Must sing what's deepest in each heart. Song by the Company:— “With fife and drum, won't there be fun, “Hurrah, Hurrah ‘When he does come, we'll make things bum, “Hurrati, Hurrah: ‘We hope it won't be many moons, Beforeduo. W. Ieham's Octorouns, Gan 'weleomne him as he comes aulling home, ANNUAL BANQUET 'TENDERED BY MR. JOHN W. ISHAM, TO HIS “OCTOROON” COMPANY THE ST, NICHOLAS, LAFAYETTE, IND. “A MERRY CHRISTMAS.” Blue Points, Celery, Consomme Victoria, Broiled Fresh Mackerel, ala Maitre de Hotel Potatoes, Dauphine, Olives. Sweet Pickles. Salted Almonds. Boiled Sugar-cured Ham, Champagne sauce Small Oyster Patties, Delmonico sauce. Catlet of Chicken, ala Maringo. (Queen Pritteras, Wine sauce. Roast Prime Beef, Espagnole. Mashed Potatoes.’ Jersey Sweets. Roast Young Turkey, Oyster dressing, Spinach, "Fried Parsnips, Cauliflower in cream, St. Nicholas Punch, Roast Mallard Duck, French dressing, Saddle of Venison, Currant jelly. Chicken Mayonnaise. Steamed Fruit Pudding, Sauce Dore, Home-made Mince Pie, ' Pumpkin Pie, Vauilla tee Cream, Assorted Cake. Strawberry Punch. Fruit. Nuts. Raisins, Wafers. American Cheese, Wine. Coffee. Egg Nog. Those that were gathered around the well laden table were Beli Davis, Al- berta Ormes, Annie Williams, Katie Cook, Marion Henry, Laura Walker, Sadie Britton, Ada Mickey, Bessie Banks Eva Swanson, Lillie Garay, Sallie Lee, Messrs Geo. Williams, Walter Smart, Pete G. Hampton, Joe Britton, Matt Johnson, Wm. English, Billy Miller, Dave Banks, (Rastus,) Charlie White W. H. Isham, manager; Jennie Jacobs, treasurer; Prof, Carl Shilling, musical director and Mr. Nick Murphy. stage ‘carpenter. As the clock strack three our ‘hostess, Miss Belle Davis arose from the table and spoke in very kind and loving words to the company which drank to her health, bid hera kind Good Night and etired. Prof. Henderson Smith sends the fol- lowing notes from the McAdoo Min- strels now touring Anustralia—‘Since writing yon last we have learned of the death of our greatest song-writer— Gussie L. Davis, who we all loved as a gentleman and author; and we, as mem- bers of the McAdoo company extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved wife of Mr. Davis; and hope she will bear her separation from her noble and good husband whom God has seen fit to take from her, bravely. ‘There was many wet eyes when I read the news from my wife, who learned of it upon her arrival in’ San Francisco, and im- mediately notified us; and that night the show went with a lull—no one seemed to have any life or spirit to Managers and Performers Look! ‘The leaders of ALL comedy sketch artists, hitting ‘em hard—the big card and closing, the ol with the BIG MINSTREL, FESTIVAL in an gpto-date act act writin especially for tet by Al Brown, entitled: “Who's Dat Sed Chicken.” become great fishermen; while Billy McClain auctions off all the cast-off clothing to the aboriginals. We have learned of two engagements of marriage in our company, one of them is the Florida alligator-bait cornet player, and while he is recieving opals for presents we consider that he will have bad luck. Pete Woods, our baritone player has proven himself quite a rag-time writer. ‘He has composed a rag march and dedi- cated it to a Melbourne belle (Neitta). Ed Tolliver proved himself quite a sprinter by beating our bandmaster 3yde in @ 100 yd race. We are sorry that we ‘eannot appear in your Holiday Number. bat later we will have quite interesting news for our friends which will appear in your valuable paper. Mr. Daye Bar- ton says to tell John Brewer that he is square onc more, and while the ran was taken out of him, he sees where he was benefitted in the long ran, My best regards to the members of my late Darkest America band. and I hope the Buffaloes are still prospering. Boys while you are saying ‘shut thet door’, we are saying open the door, as it is 104 in the shade over here. After spend- ing six weeks or more in Tasmania we go to Queensland for tour, and when we return the fall season will be just beopening. Weare all in good spirits and hope our many friends are doing as well as we are. Our business has been something marvelous, turning people away nightly; and we are pleased to see our genial manager do the business as he deserves it. Perhaps a word about some of the old-timers that came out here with the Hicks & Sawyers’ Min- strels years ago will interest some of our old performers at home—Billy Speed and Andrew Jaekson are in Free- mantle, W. A., doing quite well, bill posting and running a booking shop. Wallace King, Chas. Pope and Irving Sayles are with Harry Rickards in Syd- ney. Poor Bill Johnson, the bass singer, is dead also is Hosie Easton; they are both buried at Sydney. John Matlock isin Melbourne, playing at different times with home talent. Bowman is in India, Chas. B. Hicks was in Java when I last heard from him, Chas. Brnee is also with him. Brown & Mills are both dead; and I fear poor Horace Copeland will be left here to die after our departure, but at present James. P. Jones, of Columbus, O., and myself are looking atter him, as he is paralyzed and cannot help himself. Wishing all our friends a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.” see J. Ed Green writes from the ‘Festi- val’—“New Orleans, the metropolis ot the South was the gaaden spot for mem- vers of the Big Minstrel Festival. Sup- | Pers, receptions and dinner parties ga- lore. On entrance to the magnificent jets we were greeted by the thousands | of minstrel admirers and our opening night was the crowning success of fi- nancefor the management. The week was a reproduction of the first night. Christmas presents were bought by the score. The New Orleans Picayune in speaking of the show says: ‘The minstrel festival of the Richards and Pringle —Rusco and Holland troupe, led by the funniest of black men, Billy Kersands, canght thousands last hight, and from pit todom2 in the Crescent Theatre there was wild langh- ing. It made every one guffaw—this nonsense of the comedians of the minstrel band, and never before has such a clever show been offered by Kersands and his associates in enter- tainment. For several hours before the curtain went tp there was a jam of peo- ple before the Crescent ‘Theatre, and it was a scramble for place Long before, every seat in the playhouse was sold, and even general admissions were refused, becanse the available room had been purchased. Many cared nothing about the inconvenience of standing, and they packed themselves on every floor of the theatre. Their trouble did not go for naught, for the entire perform: ance was good, no number being out of season. Of course, Billy Kersands was the favorite, and he deserves the high place in which he is held by ministrel lovers, because he knows what good fan is. But he had splendid seconds in that new comedian, John Rucker; Harry Fidler and Bobby Kemp, who did some- thing new at every turn and put the |andience in good humor. The setting of the first part had a Japanese finish, and was gorgeonsly handsome, the en: tire company circling the stage, with J. Ed Green inahandsome court costume az interlocutor, and the most tuneful orchestra occupying a semi-circle back of the singers and comedians. Becter tone was given to the setting by the company of four fine-looking malat- tresses, who made up the Cathedral Choristers. Kemp and Rucker started wen Pe Gt Sika awantae ° eieuian ant 5 with imitations, and Ed Green’s bary- tone voice was heard to advantage. Fid- ler and Keraands took the places of the first end men, telling gags and stories that were well received, and they sung in the merriest way. The ( athedral Cloristers sacg their best, and the females were forced to appear several times. All of them are possesed of good voices, and use them correctly Bobby Kemp and his one man’s band was laughable in the extreme. Then Me- Carver, Reed and McCarver showed themselves capital dancers and acrobats. Christian, the skater, came with his novelty. He is a master of roller skates, and went around the stage in graceful style, doing things on the skates that were astonishing. With him was ‘Thomas, a grotesque skater, who enter- tained all. “Florence Hines made a fine- looking fellow in the dress of a young man about town, and her songs pleased. Allie Brown startled every one with his performance on the slack wire. The dance of the ‘Jolly Old Men” was a feature. Rncker's monologue und songs were not amiss. Bailey and Dodd got music ont of bells and aluminum trampet, and they are certain of applause every time they do their turn Craig, the contortionist, is a marvel. He must be seen to be understood, Ker- sands and his wife made things lively for some minutes, and it is a race be- tween the two for popularity and appreciation. ‘Theentertainment closed with the fall company in a song and dance called “Darktown is Out To- night.” ‘The ebony minstrels will con- tinue during the week. ° RUSCO & HOLLANDS’ BIG ATTRACTIONS Richards, Pringle-Rusco & Holland Big Minstrel Festival 55 People---3 Bands---Special Trains, The Largest Minstrel Show in the World, Richards and Pringles Famous a a ] , y | Direction of RUSCO & HOLLAND. | 45 People-- 2 Bands --Special Train, The 5 Whirlwinds, Arabian Acrobats. oe on . = . | I Nashville: Minstre | ¥ . | St (| ; OTUOGMTS | Garniva : oO | N Direction of RUSCO & HOLLAND. | | Fifty People----Two Cars----Two Bands, | | Gre Office of RUSCO & Hovuanslesa witen Ave: Chicago, Il! care National Printing Co. QS RL OI orn TO OTS I eas cei ee a Louisville, Ky., Special.—Wednesday evening, Dec. 27, ‘99 at Odd Fellow’s Hall, Toassiant L'Overture Club enter- tained their many friendsat a public in- stallation. The body of young men came to-gether about 18 months ago to carefor the sick and bury the dead. ‘They have growed very fast and now number 110 members in good standing. Have payed 4 sick and death claims which amount to $105.75 and have a valuable treasnry still on hand, Prof. Morton's brass band, of 16 pieces, of Portland furnished the music for the occasion, ‘They as young men demand attention of the public. ‘The following officers were elected. Mr. Jno. Cnn- ningham, pres.; Henry Crosby, vice; Calvin Brown, sec. Jno. Hicks, ass't.; Ed. Husley, chairman of finance com- mittee. Dr, Wm. L. Peyton, treasurer. ‘Miss Emma and Ahee Dowdy, 724 W. Walnut st entertained a tew friends Monday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong of Clarksville, ‘Tenn. Rev. Luckett and Dr. Thompson and all the sister churches held watchmeeting Sunday evening, also at 4.00 a. m. toa large attendance. Mrs. L. Johnson 525 Brook street gave luncheon to her friends Monday evening from 8 to 11. All went home happy. Charity concert fox the benefit of Old Folk’s Home was held Friday evening, Dec, 20., at Odd Fellow’s Hall by the Young Men’s Club Knights of Chivaly. A neat sum was realized. We thank the friends of Louis- ville for their patronage to The Free- man from Prof. Lucas who is in your city. We hope all who desire to sub- scribe for the year will see the Prof. at B14-6th st. at once as his stay is short. He goes elsewhere in the interest of our paper. Should yon fail please send your money, name and address to our office. To Our Friends and Patrons: Please read and try and realize what we are offering our patrons for the Season of 1899-1900 with— Mahara’s Big Carnival Minstrels 50 Best Looking, Neatest Dressed and Most Deportly Singing Colored People. Richly Costumed 18-Piece Military Band and Orchestra. 12 Handsome Performing Shetland Ponies. 25 Wonderful Performing Dogs, 4 High-Class Comedians. 16 Pretty Singing and Dancing Soubrettes. Strictly an entertainment for ladies and children, replete with choice music and melody elon toy pe spies ecard lteter deine gece ee ae ga mea ya oe ane an masta PARADE i the eegencever emp iz eile gygniatgn, «outed Penal Sete Wake ahr tie Mem W.A, & JACK MAHARA, Managers and Proprietors Permanent address: 160 Clark street, CHICAGO. Yours in Rag-time———— coly Grant & Grant ani ee ee Simpson, Pittman & Patrick HIGH-CLASS MUSICAL ARTISTS isha Pringles Georgi Mires ere Miss Rosa Payne BUCK AND WING DANCER late of the Imperial Minstrels. Per. address ore Baker ‘& Cashin’s Music Hall, Jackson- JOHN RUCKER, The Original “Alabama Blossom t38"Not the Best Comedian on Earth, but with the Best Minstrel Company traveling, and making good. cx@ Enroute—Richards, Pringle, Rusco & Holland's Big Minstrel Festival. me. s.£. DODDS mas. m.8.t. Eb and Bb CORNETIST, with the Richards, Pringle-Rusco é& Hol- land’s Big Minstrel Festival. Pee thes ail. hsusss Wan a ann 8rd Annual Tour of.......... The Leading Cotored Theatrical Organization of the World... 4 HEADED BY BOB COLE “» BILLY JOHNSON SUPPORTED BY Mr. Lloyd G. Gibbs, Miss Edna Alexander, Mr. Walter Dixon, Miss Mollie Dill, Mr. Sam Consins, Miss Alice Mackay (Accooe), Mr. Barrington Carter, Miss Pauline Freeman, Mr. Thomas Craig, Miss Clara Freeman, Mr, Samuel King, Miss Jennie Hillman, Mr. Geo. Ledbetter, Miss Jennie Sheper, Mr. George Brown, Miss Lavinia Jones, Mr. Willis Accooe. Miss Estella Ware, Miss Willetta Duncan, Miss Nettie Glenn, Miss Albertina Martin, Miss Myrtyle Couzzins, Miss Pearl LeVan, AND MR. SAMUEL LUCAS PRESENTING ED.E, LESTER, Rep. Management of ED. W. COOK Se eS Re MM CCM Le of all the Events in the Uy ema WORLD OF SPORTS. eae ae SAMPLE COPY FREE. pebernaer arts Pouce TDi Woes aramam Saeed TATELE WOOK, ABI. set wet em Ucn Pape ar the Pp. MAHAN, PROPRIETOR. 6 HOW HIDES ARE TANNED. Process of Leather Making From Skin to Finished Article. The leather man was busy hoisting bundles of leather up from the cellar by means of a pulley rope, weighing it and loading it on the cart which stood at the door ready to carry the load to the shoe manufacturers. He looked up, however, at a question and paused to wipe the perspiration from his brow. "Tell you about leather? Well, that's a long story. You see, there are fifty different kinds of leather if there is one, and the processes through which the hides go between the time they leave the stock yards and the time when the shoe man gets them are many and varied. There are steer hides, calf skins, goat skins and others, which are prepared each in one certain way. "The green skins come from the great stock yards in Chicago and Kansas City to the tannery, which is generally built on the bank of a pure stream and near woodland. At the tannery the hides are at once placed in great vats filled with fresh cold water, and left there to soak for two or three days. The water tends to soften them. Then the skins are put in a long trough and run through a sort of slide, while heavy hammers pound them to a greater softness and piability. Water is played on them in a steady stream. When the work in the trough is finished the hides are placed back in the vats, and they soak there a little more, for a day or so. The next move is to keep them four or five days in the sweat pits. "After the turn in the sweat pits the hides are ready for scraping. It takes a trained tanner to know just how long to keep them in the sweat pits. When the thing is done right the hides should be just about at the point of decomposition before they are taken out. Then bare-armed men stand ready with long, sharp knives, which they work over the skins with both hands, removing all the hair and the small particles of flesh so that there is not a shred of it left. Each skin is gone over thoroughly and tossed into still another vat filled with a liquid in which there are small strips of hemlock bark. The hemlock bark has a hardening tendency on the skins. In some cases acids are used in addition to the bark. "Tanners have an instrument they call a barkometer with which they test the strength of the liquid. It would not do to have it too strong or the skins would be burned. So they are generally put first into a weak solution. The bark juice, or whatever you want to call it, permeates the skin through every pore. The next process is that of drying. Then the dry hide is rolled and a coating of fish oil spread over it to give it the peculiar gloss which you notice in leather. The skins are next stored in a loft for two or three days and afterwards shipped to the leather sellers in New York and other cities. We have nothing to do here but weigh them and send them off to the shoemen. That is the way that soleleather is prepared."—N. Y. Sun. Olive Oil for Convivalists A man with a hard head for drinking has always been the admiration of every one who sits round "the festive board," and the capacity for imbibing strong liquor has from time immemorial been a subject on which the outside world is always as ready to listen as the person having that great capacity is always ready to talk. Among the great drinkers, says a London weekly, there has always been a tendency to place the Englishman, especially an army or navy officer, at the head of the list. The reason for this singular immunity enjoyed by the followers of these professions has never been hitherto explained, but there is a system which explains the reason of this thusness, although, as the writer of this article is not a naval or military man, and, unfortunately like Cassio, "has a poor head for drinking," so that he is compelled against his will to be a teetotaler, he is in no position to vouch for the truth by actual experience. Briefly then, the secret is said to lie in olive oil, one wineglassful of which is to be taken before starting on a carouse, and, if possible, one during the course of the evening. It is supposed that the oil acts by coating the stomach, and so keeps the alcohol from being absorbed by the system, and so getting to the brain, where it produces its peculiar poisonous effects. A Nice Distinction The other patrons of the fashionable restaurant felt sure the two at the corner table were father and son, and were from the rural districts. Their table manners were such that any polite jury would have brought in a verdict of justifiable homicide had the head waiter fallen upon the two as they sat side by side at the little table, whose snowy cloth they were sadly disfiguring. Vigorously they wielded knife and fork—very little fork, but much knife. At last the way in which the son spread his elbows interfered with the free play of the father and brought about a loud rebuke from the old man. "Look-a-here, Jefferson," said the father, sternly "draw in them elbows and eat in a narrer circle. Ain't your mar ever told you it warn't polite to shove others with your elbows when you dine out? It is powerful bad manners to make your old father cut his mouth at the table."—Waverly Magazine. The Passaic Public Library. One of the most beautiful and useful institutions of its kind is the public library at Passaic, N. J. While the State has larger and wealthier libraries, in very few communities does the public library occupy a more prominent place or take a more active part in educational life than in the city of Passaic. The City Hall, in which the library rooms are located, is one of the most attractive public buildings in northern New Jersey, being situated on the highest ground in the city, known as Tony's Nose. The building, originally of an artistic Moorish design, and the beautiful park surrounding it were planned for the residence of the late C. K. Paulison. Days You Work The English workingman has 278 working days in a year, the American 308, the Hungarian 312, and the Russian 267. Taxed for Weight. Dogs in Hamburg are taxed according to size—the bigger the dog, the higher the tax. LIVELY YOUNG DRUMFISH. Visitors Amused by Its Picking Up and Spitting Out of Pebbles. Last year there was placed in one of the gallery tanks on the salt-water side at the Aquarium a drumfish that weighed about three-quarters of a pound, and there it remained until last week when it was transferred to a larger tank on the ground floor tier. It had doubled in weight and came to be rather too big to be kept in a gallery tank. SENT FREE TO MEN! George B. Wright was Restored to Health, and makes Generous Offer to Every Sufferer from Lost Manhood. FREE To any person out this advert, and bring store. We will allow a discount on all purchases December. Remember we are Heaters for DIAMONDS. CLOOKS. The drumfish was put in with the spadefish, which it resembles not at all in shape. It appears to like the more spacious tank. With entire disregard of company in the shape of visitors looking on, it gapes, at times, in a manner that one might fear would dislocate its jaws. But its gaping is simply a form of exercise for comfort's sake, or it may be with some purpose—as to dislodge some foreign substance that has become attached to its gills. But the thing the drumfish does that pleases people most is its picking up of pebbles. The bottom of the tank is covered with a bed of pebbles or coarse gravel. More or less animal life in minute forms attaches to these pebbles, and the pebbles become covered with minute forms of vegetation. Both these forms of life the drumfish likes, and occasionally it picks up a mouthful of the pebbles and mumbles them over and eats off whatever is on them, just as a small boy would hold in his mouth a lump of candy or some kind of candy drops to suck on; but the drumfish doesn't finally swallow the pebbles. After a time, when it has cleaned off all the nutrient from them, it gravely spits the pebbles out; and to see the drumfish spitting pebbles is always amusing to those who happen to see it. The drumfish is not the greatest attraction in the Aquarium, but it is not without its friends.—N, Y, Sun. Whitewashed the Fence. There is near Cinnaminson a small factory, where a young druggist makes pills and tablets and lotions for the wholesale trade. Tablets are what he manufactures mostly, grinding them out of a huge machine by turning a stiff crank. A physician was looking on one day, and sneered when the druggist, having made 140 tablets, stopped panting for a rest and a smoke. "I can best that," he said, and he turned the crank to the tune of 150 tablets, a feat he was so proud of that he told all his athletic friends about it. These friends in turn called on the druggist and tested their strength by making tablets for him, while he looked on and encouraged them with loud words of praise. In the neighborhood of Cinnaminson now men do not explain how strong they are by showing their muscles or by telling how many pounds they can lift. They say: "I can make 200 tablets," "I can make 250," and the like. The young druggist is making a specialty of tablets now, and every day he may be seen in his laboratory, seated in a rocking chair, with a cigarette in his mouth, and keeping score, while the physicians, clergymen, lawyers and business men of his acquaintance try to outdo one another in turning the heavy crank of his enormous tablet machine. He keeps the other wholesale druggists of Philadelphia guessing as to how he can sell tablets so cheap—Phil. Record. Cock's Crow Saved Them. A singular story is told of a gallant cock whose moral influence at a critical moment during the battle of St. Vincent helped to save a British man-of-war from the hands of the enemy. The fowl in question formed part of the live stock of the Marlborough—a vessel which had suffered so severely that her captain was considering the advisability of striking his flag. The ship was entirely dismasted, while the chief officers had been carried below severely wounded, and the crew, without anybody to cheer them up, were beginning to grow sulen under the heavy fire of the enemy, to which they were hardly able to respond. At this emergency a shot struck the coop in which the fowls were confined. The only surviving occupant, a cock, finding himself at liberty, fluttered up and perched himself on the stump of the mainmast and surveyed the scene of carnage around him. Then, flapping his wings in defiance, he began to crow vociferously. He was answered by three hearty and exhilarating cheers from the crew, who all had a good laugh, and with spirits thus renewed continued the action with a vigor that lasted until a turn in the battle rescued them from their tight position.—London Mail. From New York to Boston by Trolley. There is an almost complete trolley connection between the City of New York and the City of Boston. The trip can be made in thirty hours of constant riding. The lines of the various companies which make up the continuous journey meet end to end and car to car. There are no delays to speak of, for the cars of the various companies run every fifteen, twenty, or thirty minutes. Fifty-four payments of 5 cents each will carry the passenger over the entire connected trolley service. This must be augmented by $1.16 in railroad fares, unless the shorter gaps in the trip are traversed on foot. Lastly, there are country hotels in the small towns which provide a lodging for a night at such reasonable rates that the journey can be made leisurely and yet inexpensively, and the total outlay remains within the limit of a first-class passage by train to Boston.—Ainslee's Magazine. Cuban Names. Of course, many people in the United States will use the correct foreign spelling and sound of our naturalized names, says a writer in Lippincott's, but it cannot be expected with much confidence that their example will be widely or successfully followed. A teacher who once patiently tried to get from his advanced pupils the Spanish sounds of Guadalajara and San Juan de Uluva gave up in despair after reaching such results as Gwoddaly-horror and Sonnawondy-woolawah. The American tongue seems to lend itself reluctantly to the words of alien languages, and there is not much to indicate that the vast tide of immigration has in this respect brought about any material difference. Grasshoppers in Algeria. The authorities in Algeria gave $40,000 toward fighting the grasshoppers. In one section 3,200 camels were employed to carry the material for burning over the places where egg had been deposited. SENT FREE TO MEN! George B. 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President Arthur and the two secretaries sat in quiet satisfaction. But their peace of mind was suddenly dispelled. The offertory was sung. At the familiar words: "Let your light so shine before men," etc., the President and the secretaries each quietly dropped a hand into a pocket. "Lay not up for yourselves treasures on earth." Windom drew forth a crisp $1 note and held it between his thumb and forefinger, ready for the approaching plate. The President and Mr. Blaine went a little deeper into their pockets. One brought up a nickel and the other a dime. Their faces flushed. It would never do to make such a contribution. "He that sowent little shall reap little, and he that soweth plenteously shall reap plenteously. * * * God loveth a cheerful giver." The President went to his pocketbook, and the secretary of state explored his vest pocket with nervous fingers. "Zaccheus stood forth and said unto the Lord: 'Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor, and if I have done wrong to any man I restore fourfold.'" The plate was only four pews away. What the President found in his pocketbook was one $50 note and a $10 greenback—nothing smaller. What Mr. Blaine found was two $10 notes—nothing smaller. To put in a nickel or a dime only was not to be thought of. To give $10 was more than either cared to do. Each looked at Windom sitting there calmly with his dollar note in hand. He shook his head. "Charge them that are rich in this world that they be ready to give and glad to distribute." There was no time for further pocket exploration or consideration. With a smile of commiseration at each other, and something like glee on Windom's placid countenance, the President and the secretary of state each planked down his $10 note for "the poor of this congregation." And the worst of it is, said one of the party afterward, that the Lord would probably give them credit only for the dollar or two which they intended to give.—Philadelphia Inquirer. Gen. Wheeler's Prayers. Gen. Wheeler is a religious man. He was brought up in the Episcopal church with a great reverence for sacred things and faith in the efficacy of prayer. One of his former secretaries tells the story that while the general was engaged in a canvass for Congress some years ago he spent the night at the plantation of a constituent. His host accompanied him to his room at bed time and bade him good night, but being reminded that the General might want a glass of cool water before retiring, he carried a pitcher to the room and entered without knocking. He was surprised to find Gen. Wheeler on his knees before the bed engaged in his devotions. He waited reverently until the General arose and apologized for the interruption. "Don't mention it," said Gen. Wheeler. "I think all of us ought to kneel before we retire, and thank our good Maker for His mercies and blessings." The members of Gen. Wheeler's staff say that during the Santiago campaign he never lay down to sleep without offering a prayer and never arose in the morning without thanking God for His mission and preservation.—Chicago Record. Amateur Actors. "Actors are always making fun of amateurs," said a prominent dramatic teacher the other day, "and I don't deny that in many cases they have reason. But let me tell you as my opinion that there is more real regard for art in a good amateur theatrical school than in the best regular company in the United States." I elevated my eyebrows a little at this. "Oh, I mean it," he went on warmly. "An earnest amateur will study a whole play for the sake of getting a proper option of his or her one part, though the part be but a small one. "Imagine a professional actor or actress that!" "The actor has a real reverence for Shakespeare, for Sheridan, for Bulwer Lytton, for Saxon "The professionals, as a rule, place them in the same line of work as they do Pettitt, Simms or Hoyt, and 'swallow' their lines, don their costumes and play their parts with but two ideas in their mind—to make all the points they can and get out of the theater in to attend to something else! "An when it comes to playing one part for the theater, you then all the art that the paid Thespian bothers about can be lost to sight in a thimble."—Cincinnati Enquirer. Directory Glued to a Board Directory Glued to a Board. Lying on the counter in a city business office where there are many visitors was a directory whose open covers were glued on the back to a piece of board that was not quite so long as the spread of the covers. It was thus possible to reach under the edges of the cover on either side, and so the book could be easily lifted. The book could be moved about freely on the board to which it was glued, and its leaves freely consulted, but it could not be closed. In this widespread form and with flapping leaves, it would be rather a bulky and inconvenient thing to carry off. It was, indeed, with a view to prevent it from being taken away by some absent-minded person that the book was glued to the board. View The Society of Total Abstainers just conferred in Vienna is the first ever established in Austria. Everybody drinks in Austria. An Austrian baby begins to sip beer at the age of three months, and, as it grows up, learns to consume the liquor in ever-increasing quantity, until, when a full-grown man, he can drink it by the gallon. Latest Collecting End Among the latest collecting fads is a search after odd trade signs and circulars. The collectors declare there is more fun in it than anything in the collection line yet attempted. LIQUID AIR. Expected to Solve Many Problems in Surgery. Liquid air, although still possessing many mysterious properties, is becoming so well understood as an agent in the medical and surgical science that it is now being used with successful results, says the New York Tribune. Dr. A. Campbell White shows that liquid air possesses remarkable anaesthetic and specific powers, and by a series of experiments he proves that its advent in medicine and surgery will solve many problems of long standing. Speaking of the subject, he said: "I am confirmed in my belief that liquid air is a specific for neuralgia, sciatica and such neurotic lesions, by experiments in which I have used the fluid and tested its results. In one case of sciatica the patient was suffering intense pain the whole length of the leg. The physician, who had been using the ordinary cauterizing treatment to no effect, permitted the application of liquid air. This was done by dipping a swab in the fluid and touching the nerve at its spinal extremity. Instantly the pain left the leg. Other applications were made along the nerve to insure relief, and although a month has elapsed since the operation there has been no recurrence of any trouble." Dr. White showed a culture tube in which a colony of the bacteria, of diphtheria had been planted in blood serum. He then told of an experiment in which these bacilli had been put in capillary tubes with sealed ends and subjected to liquid air for an hour. At the end of the time the germs appeared lifeless, but on being placed in an incubator and brought back to a normal temperature they were as lively as ever. "It is impossible to kill germs by freezing," he went on to say, "but this experiment reveals a use of liquid air which I believe will prove effectual in many cases of bacterial diseases." The doctor then showed a photograph taken of a child upon whose neck a large blood tumor had attained the size of a dollar. Lower on the body was another tumor even more ugly in its appearance. In telling of the case the doctor said: "Liquid air was applied to the tumor on the child's back and the flesh healed rapidly. The other excesscence was treated by ordinary methods and has even grown larger. In consequence of these results I have great hopes for liquid air in the treatment of lesions and such inflammations of the skin." When asked in regard to the use of liquid air as an anaesthetic, Dr. White told of an experiment in which it was employed. "A boy had received a blank cartridge wound in the hand and in order to perform the operation the part was frozen by a spray of liquid air. Too much was applied, and at first the surgeon was no more able to cut the flesh than if it had been so much stone. After a moment's waiting the knife cut in easily, inflicting no pain, the foreign particles were removed, and the wound carefully dressed. A few days later the boy returned. The hand had healed nicely and was soon entirely well. "There is no pain in the application," he continued, "except a slight tingling at the very beginning. If the part frozen is surrounded by healthy tissue it returns to its normal condition as soon as the cold is removed." Wortham Meets His Ideal. The Honorable William Wortham is now about as well known in a certain jewelry store in New York as he is in Texas, where he has long served as state treasurer. It came about in this way: Mr. Wortham was in this store one day, buying a present for a member of his family, when he noticed a show case filled with splendid jeweled revolvers with silver and gold grips and chased barrels, having precious stones set into the butts. "Lemme see one of those guns," he said to the clerk. "Which one, sir?" "The gold one with the big ruby in the handle." The clerk took it from the case. It was a beautiful piece of workmanship. It was marked $300, and it looked to be worth even more. The Texan cook it tenderly in both hands and held it admiringly up to the light. Then drawing himself up to his full height, which was six feet and a half, he rested the revolver barrel upon his left elbow, crooked for the purpose, and looked over the sights down the long store. Those persons who saw him involuntarily dodged, and one woman screamed. "Say," said Mr. Wortham, with quiet but intense enthusiasm as he returned the weapon. "If I was to wear that gun down in my state the people would be falling down on their knees begging to be killed with it."—Phil. Post. Keeping Race Horses. Well, after a quarter of a century of fruitless expectation I won the Derby. But what was the result? I at that time held high office, as Lord Wenlock has also reminded you, under the Crown. I was immediately attacked from quarters of an almost inspired character for owning race horses at all. With very little knowledge of the facts, and with much less of that charity that "thinkketh no evil," I was attacked with the greatest violence for owning a race horse at all. I then made the discovery which came to me too late in life, that what was venial and innocent in the other officers of the government—in a Secretary of State or a President of the Council, for example—was criminal in the First Lord of the Treasury. I do not even know if I ought not to have learned another lesson—that, although without guilt and offense, I might perpetually run seconds and thirds, or even run last, it became a matter of torture to many consciences if I won.—Address by Lord Rosebery. Pygmy Camels of Persia. The western part of Persia is inhabited by a species of camel which is the pygmy of its kind. They are now snow white and are on that account almost worshipped by the people. The Shah presented the municipality of Berlin with two of these little wonders. The largest is 27 inches high and weighs 60 pounds. The other is four inches less, but the weight is not given. A Wonderful Dress. Princess Czartoryski has had a wonderful dress made in Paris, on which her coat-of-arms is produced in jewels on a white satin ground. For this purpose the stones had to be pierced, and, though their value was deteriorated, the dress as it stands is valued at $75,000. ```markdown ``` Our Holiday Rate BEGAN December 23, and will continue for 30 DAYS ONLY THE FREEMAN will be sent to any address in the United States and Canada One Year FOR $1.00 --- --- Dr. Shea, Marvelous Medium. $1000 Reward. Gives the names of dead and living friends, tells who and when you will marry, also of business journeys, lawsuits, absent friends, health or anything you wish to know, no matter what it is. He can call up your spirit friends and show them to you. Can make them rap all around the room. He asks no questions, don't ask you to write names for him. Don't try to pump you in any way, but tells you right off. He is thoroughly indorsed by leading spiritualists everywhere, received from them a gold medal and special license to practice his wonderful powers; credentials no one else can show, can give thousands of references to both white and colored patrons. Twenty-five years' practice-seven in Brooklyn—will show you that he can do all he tells of. Can tell what business is best for you and where, how to win speedy marriage with the one you love. How to be successful in all your doings, in short, what is best to do. He succeeds when all others fail. Positive satisfaction or no pay. Call and see. You will find it lucky to consult this Christian gentleman. He has a medicine that will cure drunkenness, can be given patients not knowing it. Thousands through him are now RICH, HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL with all their undertakings, while those who neglect his advice are still laboring against poverty. Through his perfect knowledge of chemistry he can impart to you a secret that will overcome your enemies and win you friends. His aid and advice has often been solicited; the result has always been the securing of speedy and happy marriages and all your wishes. In love affairs he never fails. He has the secret of winning the affections of the opposite sex. It is the curse of Spiritualism that in all large cities there is a class of men and women who claim powers they do not possess. They have neither gifts, credentials nor references. Surely the colored people are not so wanting in sense as to throw their time and money away on such. Dr. Shea refers to the Hon. Chas. Miller, capitalist, 2481 Atlantic avenue; the Hon. Wm. Denmore, architect and builder, 47 Cleveland avenue, and Mr. Fred Lampe, grocer, 641 Fulton street, Brooklyn. All have known him for the past ten years. He gives a free test of his power to all. The Doctor has practiced five years in New Orleans, St. Louis, Memphis and Louisville; understands thoroughly the diseases, spells or influences the race is directed to. He has now and always had the patronage from them. PLEASE READ FOLLOWING: Brooklyn, Aug. 15.—This is to certify that I came to New York from Albany. I was a stranger in a strange city, out of work and out of money. I had no luck in anything I undertook. What to do I did not know. A friend advised me to go and see Dr. Shea. I did. He told me the cause of my troubles; he took me in and treated me as a brother. Through him I got a good position that very week. I had been to others; they took my money and did me no good. I bless the day I first met Dr. Shea. I would advise all in bad luck, sick or in trouble to go to him at once. Sincerely. ALBERT AYRES. Plainfield, N. J. A SENSATION IN BROOKLYN—A MINISTER'S STATEMENT: I wish to state that one of my parishoners was sick and in trouble for a long time, Mrs. Brown, 37 Gay street. No one seemed to understand her case. She had several doctors, but none of them seemed to know what was the matter. None could do her any good. It was my duty as her pastor to call and see her. Hearing of the wonderful work being done by Dr. Shea the last few years, I thought I would call and see him myself. I found him a sympathetic gentleman. He gave me a wonderful test of his powers; told me to send him a lock of the patient's hair, which I did by her daughter. He told at once what was the matter and in a short time cured her sound and well. Her family had seemingly been under a cloud. Now all is changed. All are well and prosperous. I can truly and heartily recommend Dr. Shea to all those in sickness or distress of any kind. REV. WILIAM JOHNSON. Pastor Lebanon Church, Brooklyn. Dr. Shea can show thousands such as the above. DR. SHEA Has been carefully educated in the Hoomeopathic and Electric schools of medicine. His success is wonderful in curing paralysis, rheumatism, asthma, sore eyes, tumors, cancers, constipation, ague, dyspepsia, tape worms, liver complaints, deafness, catarrh, dropsy, piles, nervous debility, heart diseases, consumption, diseases of women and children, fits, kidney disease and all strange, mysterious diseases which others don't understand. All diseases, no matter what they be. Nothing but honorable treatment. He can and will honestly tell you if you can be cured. Has all new remedies and new success. Has an ample experience in public hospitals and private clinics. No trifling with human life. Call at once. Do not delay. Diplomas hang in parlors. Is a registered physician. A new remedy for rheumatism just discovered, not a liniment. Hopeless cases and those that others can not cure solicited to call. Fat folks thin, the childless made parents. All letters must contain $1.00, two stamps, age, lock of hair. Charges for medical treatment only. Closed Sundays. Mention this paper. 651 Fnit u street, Brookly N. Y. W. I consider myself cured, though at times I have a little heavy feeling, caused by my carelessness in eating very fat food, which I ought not to do, or excessive smoking, but this is my own fault. Ripans Tabules did more for me than anything I ever took before. When I suffered with indigestion I weighed only one hundred and twenty-eight pounds; now I weigh a hundred and seventy-six. If you are a sufferer from indigestion or dyspepsia, my advice is to take Ripans Tabules as directed, but diet yourself and live regular. A new style pocket containing TEN RIPANS TABULES in a paper carton (without glove) is now for sale at some drug stores—FOR FIVE CENTS. This low-priced sort is intended for the poor and the economical. One dozen of the five-cent cartons (120 tabules) can be had by mail by sending forty-eight cents to the RIPANS CHEMICAL COMPANY, Boca Raton, Florida. You may also send a few dollars to the RIPANS TABULES company, also be had of groceries, general storekeepers, news agents and liquor stores and barber shops. A. B. Union City, Tenn., June, 20, 99—Dr. Sadie F. Porter; I have used your medicine and find it to be as you have advertised it. I only used your hair preparation twice and my hair began to crow and stopped falling. My hair is now growing beautifully, but I have not prepared for your preparation. tried everything I heard in your proved successful but your Magic Hair Grower. I will also accept an agency for your medicine. I have had several calls for your medicine and have recommended it to my sister, at Fort Smith, Ark. She will also come, some of the remedies for your success, to the IFE F. Prescott, Ark., Sept, 30, 1899—Dr. Sadie F. Porter, 940 Cedar street, Nashville, Tenn. Dear Doctor: I beg leave to say that about fifteen days ago you treated me for neuralgia at your office, and I have not felt a symptom of it since. Your medicines seem to bring instant relief. I have had treatments before, but nothing to compare with yours. You rubble my very hair very once and gave me a lot of pain. The pain is Tonic, and the pain disappeared. I don't think that any one should hesitate in purchasing your medicines, for they are what they are recommended. Respectfully, REV. W. H. POLLETT. Prices. Blood Tonic. $1.00 " 6 Bottles. $5.00 " Liniment. $5.00 " Lung Balsam. $5e $1.00 " Hair Grower. $50cts " Mustache Grower. $50cts " Bath Oil by 25. $25cts " Wash for Skin. $25cts " Mexican Indian Soap Cake. $10cts Agents wanted. For further particulars address, Dr. Sadie F. Porter. $0.40 Cedar街. Nashville. Tenn. Fty dollars reward for any person claimiming soil damage with our property and signed by man. When writing for information please send stamps. Dr. Sadie F. Porter. 804[Cedar街. Nashville. Tenn ONCE MORE I apply for three bottles of Ozonized Ox Marrow. I have told others what a wonderful effect your remedy had in MAKING THE HAIR GROW. My hair was very short but since I have used the original Ozonized Ox Marrow I can now fix it any way I want to. MISS ANNA CHIN, Springfield, O. Ozonized Ox Marrow also makes curly or kinky hair straight, smooth, pliable and beautiful. It is not only the best of beauties of imitations. The gouline never disappoints. Warranted harmless. Only 50 cents. Sold by dealers or send us for three bottles express paid. Write your name and address precisely to the Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 70 Wabsh Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Howard University WASHINGTON, D. C. MEDIOAL DEPARTMENT INCLUDING Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical College Thirty-second Session (1899-1900) will begin October 2, 1899 and continue seven (7) months. Tuition fee in Medical and Dental Colleges depends on enrollment. All students must register before Oct. 12. 99. For catalogue or further information apply to— F. J. SHAD, M. D. Secretary 400 P. STREET, N.W. City of Washington SANTAL-MIDY In 48 hours Generalized and discharges from the urinary ori- ganis, arrested by Santal Midy Capsules without inconvenience. Price $1.00 of All Drugs, or P.O. Box 2081, New York. 1 7 A BOTTLE OF Botanic Blood Balm A Cure for Blood and Skin Diseases, Eczema, Eruptions Scrofula, Blood Poison Cancer. Children With Eruptions Quickly Cured. Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. B.) is not a cure all but is made especially to cure all effects of Bad, Poisoned, Diseased Blood, especially the deep seated, persistent cases that refuse to heal under doctors' directions or the use of patent medicines, salves, sarsaparillas, etc. If these have disappointed you, don't give up hope for Botanic Blood Balm has never failed to cure after all else fails. B. B. B. is different from any other blood remedy (there is no substitute for B. B. B.), because B. B. B. always promptly reaches the real trouble and fairly roots out and drives from the system the poison and humor that causes all above troubles, then the flesh heals and all the symptoms disappear and cannot return, because the first cause of the trouble is entirely removed. Give B. B. B. a trial and you will be delighted with the effects even of one bottle. That itching scab of eczema or salt rheum will disappear, the persistent pimple, the beginning very often of the deadly cancer will heal, blotches eruptions and unsightly sores on the face will give place to a perfectly smooth skin, that running ulcer on the leg, will under the curative powers of B. B. B., first stop running, then heal as well as ever. Those scrofulous, eating sores, swollen glands, contagious blood poison or even deadly cancer will get well and you will thank the Blood Balm Company for making such a wonderful medicine. Children and babies with eruptions itchings scales and sores are quickly healed and skin made smooth and perfect by the use of Botanic Blood Balm. We have absolute confidence in Botanic Blood Balm; hence we send to any sufferer who wishes to to test it, a sample bottle absolutely free. B. B. B. is an old well tried remedy, free from vegetable or mineral poisons, perfectly safe to take by old or young. People cured by B. B. B. 15 or 20 years ago are well to-day and free from all blood im purifies. Rheumatism. Catarrh. are deep-seated Blood Diseases. B. B. B. drives out the specific poison in the blood that causes Rheumatism and Catarrh, so that the symptoms cannot return and a cure is made that is perfect. All druggists sell B. B. B. at $1.00 per large bottle, or 6 bottles, (full treatment) $5. For trial bottle enclose 2 stamps to pay postage and address Blood Balm Co. 51 Mitchell street, Atlanta, Ga. Describe your symptoms and free personal medical advice will be given. $1.98 BUYS A $3.50-SUIT $3,000 Celebrated "NEVERWARRANT" DOUBLE SEAT AND KEEP, REGULAR $3.50 BOTTLES A NEW SUIT FREE FOR ANY OF THESE SUITS WHO DON'T GIVE SAFETY FOORWEAR, SEAT, BEER, OR SUNSHINE. Send to us, state of age and say whether large or small for age and we will send your examination. We can examine you at your express office and if found perfectly satisfied, we can pay $3.50, pay your express agent our $3 Special Offer Price. We express charge these KNEE PANT SUITS for 15 years of age and are retailed everywhere at 15 years of age and are retailed everywhere at latest 1900 style as illustrated, made from a special heavy weight, wear-resisting, all-wool fine Italian Jining genuine Gearwood, pairing, staying and reinforcing, silk and linen sewing, fine tape made to suit any boy or parent for wear, fine tape made for FREE for 10 years, fine tape made for 10 YEARS, write for Sample Book No. 95, contains fashion patterns, suit for any boy or parent for wear, suits boys 4-19 Men's suit made to order from $8.00 up. samples sales free on applications. SEARS & CO. (In) Chicago, IL SEARS & CO. 464-822-4800; secure-receipt-editor. NEW YORK STORE SOLE AGENT BUTTERICK PATTERN GREAT ANNUAL SALE LINENS AND COTTON GOODS Now is the time to stock your linen chests. Prices as low if not lower than last years in face of the advance in material and workmanship. Come to this great Sale. PETTIS DRY GOODS CO. Begins Monday, Jan. 8. Your immediate and future wants in this regard could not be purchased at a better time. This January sale is responsible for a display of all the new styles. It's vanes are such as to leave absolutely no excuse for the making of underwear at home. See the Indianapolis dailies for descriptions and prices. SOLE AGENTS FOR STANDARD PATTERNS, Indiana's greatest distributors of dry goods INDIANAPOLIS, IND. ..CITY NOTES.. Pro Bono after meals. The Freeman is always on sale at the Bates House Barber Shop. Price 5c. Send 25 cents to Charles Alexander Huntsville, Ala., and receive a copy of One Hundred Distinguished Leaders. Hello, exchange! give me 2 on 2639 hello, is this the Pythian Cafe? Well have me a doz fried, will be down presently. McKernan's new gent's furnishing store at 334 Indiana avenue keeps a complete stock of the latest gents wear at the lowest prices. Rev. J. L. Griffin, the evangelist of Galveston, Tex., who has been doing effective work in Chicago, will preach at Simpson Chapel to-morrow night. Your Hair can easily be made straight, pliable and beautiful by using the original Ozonized Ox Marrow (copyrighted.) Sold over forty years. Never fails. Warranted Harmless. Beware of imitations. Only 50 cents. Address Dept. S. Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. PERSONAL. Pro Bono cigars leads. Miss Bertie Ross left Thursday for her home in Shelbyville, Ky. Mr. A. L. Bell and wife, of Kansas, Ill., were in the city last week. Miss Lula F. Lindsey, of Kentucky, is the guest of Miss Hattie Courtney at 1021 N. Missouri street. Rev. George Davis after a pleasant visit with friends during the holidays left Thursday for Lincoln University in Penn. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Pettiford, of Franklin, Ind., spent the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. James Shelton and Mr. and Mrs. Carter Smith. Miss Marthia B. Craig, of Versailles, Ky., who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Henry Furgerson at 1113 Fayette street returned home Tuesday. Hon. J. T. Allen, of Pittsburg, Penn., and first adviser of an organization NEW YORK (ESTABL SOLE AGENT BUT GREAT ANNU known as the "T. W. T. H." vz: "The World's Three Hundred," is in the city, the guest of Mrs. Richardson 320, E. Vermont street. His visit here is to establish permanent headquarters for the order he represents. he will be pleased to meet his friends. He practices in all the courts. Mr. Bagby is also a Notary Public and draws and executes all kinds of legal documents. Mr. Bagby makes a specialty of all real estate matters Prof. Sterret's Dancing Class. Prof. Jas. A. Sterrett's dancing school in Mozart hall, last Tuesday evening, was the scene of much gayety. The professor announces that he has changed evenings, and hereafter the class will THE SOCIAL WHIRL Miss Sallie Smith was married to Mr. Denny Smith at the residence of the bride's sister 385 W. 12 street. The wedding was a pretty one and an elaborate supper was served. The Freeman wishes the happy couple a pleasant voyage through life. || || Mrs. Wells of 530 Roanoke street, entertained Christmas. She was assisted by her sisters; Mrs. Kate Weathers and Lizzie Butler. Among the guests were Bell White and Miss Malone of Knoxville, Tenn., and Mr. and Mrs. Laura Davis of Indianapolis. A pretty wedding was that of Mr. Robert Locklear and Mrs. Eliza Burley which occurred at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Mack Larter 439 W. Michigan street Wednesday evening the 3rd. The bride was prettily gowned in grey with pink while the groom wore the conventional black. Elder Carr officiated. The Freeman's annual mid-winter reduction price is now on. Only $1.00. L. S. AYE One of Indianapolis' Lead L. SAYNS & CO. L. S. YRES & CO. One of Indianapolis' Leading Dry Goods Emporiums. To the readers of The Freeman, no introduction is necessary in referring to the great dry goods of L. S. Ayers & Co., a good picture of which is here given. This firm conducts the largest exclusive dry goods business in the state and the four floors are filled with the greatest varied and choicest productions of the loom. Mr. Horace Ryan, who ranks with the best advertising managers of the country has charge of this department and to his untiring effort and zeal is attributed a great and success of this well known. Goods to suit the most fastidious and a courteful treatment as ass in their advertisements will appear in The Freeman, with any thing you desire remember that you can business by mail, if out of it receive just and courteous "THE BLACK SPURGEON." The Noted Evangelist at Simpson Chapel To-Morrow—Hear Him. Rev. Dr. J. L. Griffin is in the city preaching at Simpson Chapel. He preached a wonderful sermon subject "The Child Sneezed Seven Times." He will preach Sunday morning at 11 a.m. The theme of his discourse "God Leading his People, Six Thousand Men on Foot." The whole number being three million. Will preach at 8 p.m., m., subject "Solomon's Temple." Rev. Griffin has taken in and baptized over three thousand converts. Go and here him. Seats are free. Lawyer Robert Bruce Bagby is pleasantly located at No. 633 Lemcke building, opposite the Post Office where RK STORE (ISHED 1853) TTERICK PATTERN AL SALE ```markdown ``` || || || Attorney R. B. Bagby. he will be pleased to meet his friends. He practices in all the courts. Mr. Bagby is also a Notary Public and draws and executes all kinds of legal documents. Mr. Bagby makes a specialty of all real estate matters including the settlement of estates and all probate cases. His long experience as Deputy County Clerk gave him great familiarity with the court records and enables him to dispose of cases in the most expeditious manner. New Phone 922. CAUTION TO OUR READERS! In buying the remedy "To Cure a Cold in One Day" I HAVE COUPONED THE TABLETS be sure the signature of the inventor appears on each package. Many worthless imitations are put up under similar names and are calculated to deceive the public. **Applications for License.** NOTICE--The subscriber gives notice to the voters of Perry township, that he will apply to the Board of Commissioners of Marion county, State of Indiana, at the February term, 1900, for a license to sell intoxicating malt, malt and spiritous liquors in less quantities than five gallons at a time, with the privilege to allow the same to be drank on the premises. My place of business whereon said liquors are to be sold and drank is located in a room fronting west on the Three-Notch road, on the first floor, of a one-story frame building, and situated north of twenty-one (21) acres, south end of west half of the southwest quarter section twenty-five (25), township fifteen (15), range three (3) east, containing nine acres, in Perry township, Marion county, Indiana. ISAAC BRENNEMAN. LES & CO. ing Dry Goods Emporiums. zeal is attributed a great amount of the success of this well known establishment. Goods to suit the poor and the most fastidious and a courteous and grateful treatment as assured all—If in their advertisements which always appear in The Freeman, you read of any thing you desire to purchase, remember that you can transact business by mail, if out of the city, and receive just and courteous attention. Addresses of Colored Ladies and Gentlemen who wish to correspond for pleasure or with a view to getting married, addresses 10c.,3 for 25c. Send money or stamps. Box 121 Liberty Center, Ohio. The Gem Laundry Don't forget us, we are still doing business at 235 and 237 Indiana Ave. The largest and best Laundry in the city. THE GEM LAUNDRY, Phone 1671 Granger Store... CHARLES MAGUIRE Dry Goods. Notions. Millinery. Shoes. Ets. 336, 338 W. Washington St. Telephone 1633. COKE, COKE, Lump and Crushed FOR SALE BY Indianapolis Gas Co. :For Tickets, Call at Office: --- Applications for License. Get Married. Prof. Sterretr 's Dancing Class. Prof. Jas. A. Sterrett's dancing school in Mozart hall, last Tuesday evening, was the scene of much gayety. The professor announces that he has changed evenings, and hereafter the class will meet every Monday evening. A 'Chicken Walk' will be one of the new and novel features next Monday evening. C. T. BEDFORD Wholesale, Retail DRUGGIST AND Physician's Supply House Our Druggs and Pharmaceutical preparations are strictly pure and warranted. Our prices, low. Sole agents for SORBILIN, Manufacturer, NORMAL TINCTURE. Amphiachia Dra. Depot For Wm. S. Merrell hemical Co.'s Goods New Nos. 202-204 Indian Ave. West Ohio St., 104-106 Cor. Indiana Ave. Ohio and Illinois streets. CS Clark and Stuard, UMBRELLAS for a nice Xmas gift. Get one of our nice Umbrellas for $2, $3 and $5. Engraving done FREE. Re- Cell and see A. G. Kreitlein Co. Bargain Shoe Store The Largest Sale on Boots & Shoes We are Retailing at Wholesale price. Many Ladies' and Children's Shoes. We are also selling Rubbers Articles and Felt Boots at bottom prices. Call and see us. 336 Indiana Avenue Lamps China Vases Fine Plates Salad and Fruit Dishes Just the Thing for a PRESENT INCAND ESCENT 10c MANTLES...... Coal Oil Heaters F.P. Smith & Co. 45 N. Illinois and 15 W. Market. Guitars and Madolines Watches and Jewelry Trunks LADIES' CLOAKS AND SUITS Men's Suits and Overcoats EASY PAYMENT given to parties living in the city and suburbs. O. J. CONRAD, 332 and 334 Massachusetts Avenue Open gvenings. 534 Indiana Avenue Ice Cream Soda and Ice C CANDIE In Sacks, Baskets or Box delicate confectionary, p dainty boxes, makes app gifts. by Them OYSTERS SERVED Nuts. Fruits HOT SODA REED & ROBINSON Also Dealers in OILS andGASOLINE. RINK' SOME LATE WISH YOU A Happy N RINK' THE REAL W Of a Suit or Overcoat is not the quality and worth you get for the prices, then come and see the cloth. Heavy weight, all-wool cassimere Suits that will wear and hold the shape. Splendid cassimere Suits, in checks, stripes and effects, strictly pure wool, real value $15, for. We have better at $12.50, $15, $18 and what you buy, come get your money back. Boys that hold our numbered tickets are Friday, and receive their gifts; after that time The Pro INK'S... SOME WHAT LATE BUT WISHES YOU Happy New Year INK'S... THE REAL VALUE a Suit or Overcoat is not the price you pay for quality and worth you get for the money you spend cases, then come and see the clothes. Do it this week. at, all-wool cassimere Suits wear and hold their $8. there Suits, in checks, stripes strictly pure wool, real val- better at $12.50, $15, $18 and $20. If you are no come get your money back. hold our numbered tickets are requested to pres- ceive their gifts; after that time no tickets wil be ho e Progre SOME WHAT LATE BUT WISHES YOU THE REAL VALUE.. Of a Suit or Overcoat is not the price you pay for it, but in the quality and worth you get for the money you spend. Note a few prices, then come and see the clothes. Do it this week. Splendid cassiere Suits, in checks, stripes and effects, strictly pure wool, real value $15, for...... We have better at $12.50, $15, $18 and $20. If you are not satisfied with what you buy, come get your money back. "Boys that hold our numbered tickets are requested to present them before Friday, and receive their gifts; after that time no tickets will be honored." Bliss, Swain & Co. Indiana's Big Clothing Store. Best Work, Best Time, Best Prices. W.H.NEWBY WATCHMAKER Many years' experience in adjusting Fine Railroad Watches. We regulate by Western Union time, which is absolutely correct. 200 Unredeemed watches for Sale. City Loan Office, 119 W. Washington St. WATCHES DEMAGNETIZED, $1.00. SPORTS! The greatest Book of the age. Every sport should have one 5,000 already sold. Printed in English, 200 pages. Sent prepaid SEALED FREE FROM OBSERVATION only 97c, a genuine good one. THE EGYPTIAN CO., Evans, Ia. Flanner & B THE LEA FUNERAL D 320 N. Illinois St., bet. New BEST SERVICE inner & Buchan THE LEADING GENERAL DIRECTOR Illinois St., bet. New York and Ven VICE FAR Flanner & Buchanan, FUNERAL DIRECTORS 320 N. Illinois St., bet. 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