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The Freeman Until Jan. 23, Only $1.00 a Year. Subscribe THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER COL. W. T. DURBIN A FORMIDABLE CANDIDATE FOR NOMINATION OF GOVERNOR BEFORE THE REPUBLICAN STATE Convention--His Record as a Soldier, A Philanthropist and as a Citizen-- Newspaper Comments. The country's successful condition under Republican regime is the sole reason for the large number of candidates for State offices who will appear before the Republican state convention. It seems to be a foregone con- clusion of which there is no doubt whatever, that the election of the Republican tickets at the general election next November is assured. Among the numerous aspirants for Governor, The Freeman this week presents the cut and sketch of Col. Winfield T. Dur- bin, who is considered one of the foremost candidates in the race. Asa friend of the masses, of Labor and its concerns, Colonel Durbin has always been associated upon the side of the weak. In a recent issue of "The Union," the recognized organ of labor in this state, the following was said of Col. Winfield T. Durbin: "We refer to Indiana's noble son, the citizen soldier, Mr. Winfield T. Durbin colonel of the One Hundred and Sixty-first Indiana Volunteers. "Like Mr. Doxey, our gallant hero began life as poor as the poorest. He worked at manual labor, before and after the War of the Rebellion. "When Lincoln's call was issued, Mr. Durbin and his knapsack started in the direction of Fort Sumter, with his five brothers—all volunteers. At the close of the war he went to work in a tanyard. He obtained a common schooling, and subsequently applied his meagre savings upon a collegiate education, graduating and entering business with the fundamental experience essential to success wherever his energy might be applied. "Round by round he climbed the ladder of fame until the zenith of his ambition was gratified, as he supposed but recent events proved that in him was still more usefulness that he had not spent and which the country needed. "When our war with Spain broke out, Mr. Durbin organized the 161st regiment of volunteers (volunteers) are not the regular militia) and he headed them for Havana. Here Mr. Durbin proved for the second time a truism of trade union principles, i.e., that the militia is an unnecessary, expensive ornament. Mr. Durbin has always maintained that as a husband would protect the sacred precints and bar intruders from maliciously crossing his threshold, so would a citizen defend the honor of his country and serve it in time of peril, and such a citizen would prove a true soldier. Such citizens are volunteers. They are not basking in the sunshine for months in the home camp grounds, but leave their employment, or business, as emergency calls them. Such soldiers are an honor to any country and with such men there are no applications to be relieved from service, as was the case when the State militia was asked to go forward to the firing line. The 161st proved to be the flower of the American army in the Spanish war. These men were all 'Durbin picked,' and their conduct bears out the oft-repeated declaration that what we need in time of war is volunteers. "Mr. Durbin was recently the recipient of a handsome sword, presented him for his excellent soldierly qualities. The ceremony took place in Anderson and was participated in by the State officials and the retinue of the Governor. "Mr. Durbin bears his honors without pomp or pride. He is at once in full fellowship with all who approach him. He is without vanity and if he were a millionaire he could not be led away from the old worn paths of his own make. Mr. Durbin is interested in numerous manufacturing industries, and is well thought of by wage earners, the trades unionists and the unorganized alike appreciating him as a generous-hearted friend, who would sacrifice for them rather than accuminate unjustly of their earnings. He does not fear disputes with those employed where his interests are involved and invariably when differences have arisen he has placed himself upon the side of justice, disregarding necuniary interests. "It is such noble men, and noble deeds, that have made the gas belt district a place sought by organized labor upon convention occasions." INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, SATURDAY JANUARY 13, 1900 161 COLONEL WINFIELD TAYLOR DURBIN, Commanding the One Hundred and Sixty-first Indiana Volunteers. The Illustrated Indiana Weekly has the following to say of Col. Durbin: 'Colonel Winfield Taylor Durbin has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Governor. When it became noised about that he is about to begin an active fight, a great deal of interest was arroused in state official and political circles as politicians generally have the idea that he is going to be a big factor in the race. Colonel Durbin is fifty-two years old. Most people estimate his age at thirty-five or there about. He was called the "boy colonel", of the military camp in the last war until his grown son, Fletcher and Mrs. Durbin arrived to dispel the illusion. He recites this fact with a great deal of glee. He was born in Lawrenceburg Indiana, and reared at New Philadelphia, Washington County, where his father owned a tannery. His schoolastic education is limited to the training of the country schools. He taught school three winters and in 1862, at fifteen displayed his patriotism by enlisting as a private in the Sixteenth Indiana regiment. He recalls that he was as large, physically, then as now, but he was not allowed to muster because a short time previous he had come in contact with a saw and lost a finger. He followed the army, however, and performed service in the Vicksburg court. He afterward ran the garrantlet of the muster bureau and the garrantlet enlisted in the 1939 Indiana. Atter the war he came home and taught school. In 1889 he removed to Indianapolis and accepted employment with Murphy, Johnson & Company, dry goods jobbers. He remained with that firm ten years, part of the time selling goods from a wagon throughout the country districts. He removed to Anderson at the end of ten years and married a daughter of N. C. McCullough, the proprietor of the Citizen's bank. He has been identified with that institution every since. He has laid up a comfortable competence, and has made every penny of it himself by his industry and superb business methods. He has large interests in several enterprises. Recently he sold his stock in a paper mill for a handsome sum to Crawford Fairbanks, of Terra Haute, Mr. and Mrs. Durbin have only one child, Fletcher, who was lieutenant of the Hammond Company in Colonel Durbin's Spanish-American war regiment. He is now in school in New Jersey. Colonel Durbin has crowded a great many incidents into his busy life, all of which are creditable to his unswerving loyalty and unimpeachable integrity. He is past Post-Commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, past Eminent Commander of the Knights Templar of Indiana, and a member in good standing of a number of clubs and societies, including the Elks. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and has been a liberal contributor to all religious and charitable enterprises. Although he has for many years been a conspicuous figure in Indiana politics and a recognized leader of the Republican party in this state, he has never been a candidate for any office nor an applicant for appointment to any official position. It is well known that he was one of General Harrison's most intimate friends and counselors, and with all the party leaders he sustains cordial relations. His methods in politics, as in business, are devoid of bluster. He has made a record of accomplishing results by the sheer force of inherent genius, coupled with correct habits and unimpeachable integrity. Colonel Durbin is by trade a tanner, and worked at that business with his father before beginning life in earnest in his own behalf and with no other capital than that which a kind Providence had bestowed upon him. In the course of time he became a large employer of labor and it is said to his credit that he has never had a dispute with men who worked for him. Knowing full well by experience the burdens imposed upon those who subsist by toil, he has been solicitously considerate of the rights of employees and has given effect to his natural sympathy for them in many ways that are practical, humane and beneficient. As Colonel of the One-hundred-and-sixty-first Indiana Volunteer Infantry in the Spanish American campaign, Mr. Durbin achieved National distinction. The organization was made up of 1200 picked men, the flower of Indiana's virile manhood and it gained a reputation second to none in the service. Much of this success is admittedly due to Colonel Durbin's remarkable executive ability. He assumed command of the regiment with knowledge gained by personal experience in the War of the Rebellion, of the great responsibility that rested on him. He appreciated the necessity of discipline of sobriety and cleanliness. He set his face sternly against the "canteen" and exercised a fatherly care over his flock that won for him the respect of every man in his command, and gained for him the good opinion of right thinking people everywhere. The 161 Indiana regiment was pronounced by General Fitzhugh Lee, the Secretary of War and other notables, to be the best in the United States service. Naturally, he is proud of the distinction achieved by his famous command and those who served with him are likewise proud of the firm but just commander whose uneasing vigilance and wholesome way of establishing for them a reputation as self-respecting gentlemen, as well as patriotic soldiers enlisted in a righteous cause." Newsy Items. Albany Ga. Special.—W. H. Phipps agent for The Freeman spent the holidays with relatives and friends in Baker County. Jacob Jackson our "hustling tailor" who has purchased the stock of goods of the Albany tailoring Company is prepared to serve you in anything you need in the tailoring department. Jordan Washington who has recently moved his store to the corner of South and Jackson streets is doing a good business. Mr. Tom Allen, of Smithville, Ga. spent a part of the holidays with C. A. Adams. Whenever you desire to know what the race is doing purchase The Freeman weekly from the agent. Miss Dr. E. A. Grier, of Greenville, South Carolina spent the holiday in the city the guest of her brother Dr. R. E. Grier who is at present doing a good practice here. Miss Dr. Grier visited several places while in the city, including the Albany Normal school and gave the students a short talk upon some of the present needs, etc. Dr. Grier is made welcome to our city any time she may come. News in General. Weatherford Texas, Special.-Dr. S. A Lewis a recent graduate of Howard University and family have been spending a few days with his father, Prof. G. P. Lewis. The doctor has registered and expects to locate here. There was an old fashioned shouting at the C. M. E. church when the old year passed out. The Freeman is cash. Rev. Ralston P. E. of C. M. E. Church preached his iniatory sermon on the 7th and SINGLECOPY 81 LONG MONTHS,896 ONE YEAR $1.50 will hold his first quarter. The K. of P. Lodge are making arrangements to have a grand entertainment soon. Mrs. Estelle Matt continues ill. Sir Knight H. W. Harper has been laid up three days with rheumatism. Which is the Greater Evil? Editor The Freeman: Prompted by the views of some of my most Illustrious countrymen expressed in the columns of the press I ask the christian world the three following questions: 1st. Which is the greater crime against God and man—polygamy or lynching? 2nd. Are the people of these United States demonstrating a more christian-like spirit in challenging a seat in Congress of the representative of Utah, who represents a community of polygamists or tolerating the views in the Congress of the United States of the representative of South Carolina who represents a community of Lynchers? 3rd. Is the Constitution of the State of Utah so constructed as to be effected by an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, suppressing polygamy, any more so than the State of Georgia to suppress lynching? Your views on the three above questions will greatly oblige. Yours humbly, 1260 Broadway, New York. It cannot be seen at this time that the evils are analogous. They are the outgrowth of widely differing conditions. One is Socio Religious, the other is Socio Religious question.—Editor Freeman. Interesting Happenings Poplar Bluff, Mo. Special.—Rev. Madison pastor of the A. M. E. church is meeting with quite a success and, has made many friends in Poplar Bluff Mo. since he has been our pastor. Flora Lodge, No. 15, K. of P. will have an installation soon. Jno. H. Smith C. C., Henry Scott, V. C. A. W. Guinn, K. of R. and S. Sir Wm. Burley of Damon Lodge, St. Louis, Mo. was a visitor on Thursday night, the first meeting of the new Year. Wm. Pestor sends regards to Elia Dorsey with Lowery & Green's improved Minstrels. Now is the time to renew your subscription to The Freeman.1 Only $1.00 A SNUG FORTUNE MADE IN A SHORT TIME-THE LIFE AND HISTORY OF MR. F. L. BLOGETT, WHO IS THE Heaviest Tax-payer In Jacksonville, Fla.--Chief Sanitarian for the Government During The War. In the beautiful city of Jacksonville, Fla., not over five squares from the heart of the city stands a latest modeled building where dwells a sturdy six foot man weighing 225 pounds who wears a genial smile and extends a welcome hand to all he meets. The man described is Mr. F. L. Blogett. By attending a performance of the Big Minstrel Festival, Mr. Blogett met the representative of The Freeman and invited him together with a number of others to his dwelling for a luncheon and quiet chat after the performance. A neat supper consisting of dainties of the season was served, then the conversation began. In his own words he DESCRIBES HIS HOME: I landed in Jacksonville about six years ago from California, struck here with a $1.50 in my pocket. By shrewd hustling I opened a lunch and eating house which was a success, then I tried the woodyard business which wasn't slow in proving a success. Other investments followed and this home you see here is occupied by myself and this little woman (his wife) her mother and brother. But says the correspondent: "I learn that you count your wealth by the thousands and that you are the heaviest taxpayer in the city—what vein of luck did you strike?" CHIEF SANITARIAN. Well says Blogett: I took a contract as chief sanitarian for the government, acting with the Seventh U. S. Volunteers under General Lee. I had in action ten big wagons drawn by double spans of mules, engaging 150 men; 'twas a big undertaking, but my climax of success, clearing over $187 per day for 8 months, then my speculations began; real estate was my favorite and many a house has a deed of claim filed in our court house with my signature. How many houses have you, Mr. Blogett? Well every house you see with yellow paint and green shutters is mine—there are 20 of them, and any time I see a man with real estate to sell, all I ask of him is to name his price; if it suits, this book (exhibits check book) is out and my name affixed; it’s honored in any bank in Jacksonville. You like the South? asked the correspondent. PREFERS THE NORTH. Well I’ll tell you its the place to make the money, but were I inclined to live easy and rest a little I would prefer the North. Yes, but out there in the stable is a span of white horses for my wife very docile, and you'll also see my pacer, Frank Fox, Jr., 2:26 without ever being being; and I took the traveling agent of your paper, Mr. Neal to my plantation three miles from the city, it is situated on the beautiful St. Johns river. What pursuits did you follow in early life? asked the reporter. Oh, there is nothing I wouldn't tackel. Why I've been in Pullman service and had an even $750 when I entered, I worked for Madam Pullman herself for two years. I guess you DON'T COINCIDE WITH TURNER, think it best to emigrate or at least allow our race to be sent to Africa? What for? I'm no African, and—Turner is not, what I would term a sane man, to suggest such, why doesn't he go? He knows where the dearest spot on earth to him lies and so do I. Well Mr. Green its growing late (2 a. m.,) suppose we retire, will see you in the morning and enjoy a pleasant drive behind Frank Fox. Mr. Blogget is a self-made man, never attended a college, a perfect mathematician and a well read gentleman. Jacksonville is thoroughly equipped with business men of color, having 92 colored clerks and 266 merchandise salesmen, four drummers traveling the colored stores carry as much as $15,000 of stock. Mr. Blogget carries the heaviest tax, carries $26,000 of real estate, $16,000 in stocks and bonds. Our Holiday Number. We have a few extra copies of our great Holiday edition that we will dispose of to our readers at 5c a copy. Send order early as we have only a few left. 19 2 SNOW HILL SCHOOL "BLACK BELT" OF THE SOUTH A Comperidium of the Difficulties and Successes of the Grand Institution Its Principal, Officers and Teachers. I have been investigating the Snow Hill Normal and Industrial Institute at Snow Hill Alabama, and the houses and general conditions of the colored people in that section of the Black Belt, with a view to ascertaining if possible, what changes have been wrought in the lives of the people, who have, in any way come under the influence of that institution. One can go through the country and see many changes without entering a single home, but to make a careful investigation gives an insight into what that school is doing for these people, as well as what it has to do in the future. To speak of the Snow Hill Institution in the language of history is to say a few words, at least, by way of introduction of its principle and founder, W. J. Edwards. In another column we present a cut of him which is a pretty good representation of him as he is today. It would be almost absurd to attempt to depict by the simple art of pennmanship, even when combined with thought and logic, the many trials he had, the enormous obstacles he had to overcome and the difficulties which confronted him on every side during the early years of his labors among a people who were ignorant in the extreme and who could in no way appreciate the many sacrifices, which he was making daily for them. Think of a young man yet a lad, going to an ignorant board of trustees and asking them the privilege e to teach and receiving as a reply nothing less than cursings. Yet he secured the place and went to teaching in an old dilapidated log cabin. [Picture of a man in a suit and tie]. Principal W. J. EDWARDS. The school worth fifty cents in money then is worth twenty thousand dollars now. The burdens which this man has borne there can never be understood by any save he who understands the daily life of our people. It is a difficult matter for anyone to deal with the most ignorant of our people with any degree of success but it is even more difficult for one to go to the place where he has been reared, among a host of his relatives and so bring them together as to make any enterprise possible. But many of the difficulties do not end with the establishment of a work. To deal with a large body of students and a good sized faculty, year by year in a way that makes all things work together for good, displays a spirit not possessed by all men. The success of that noble work is due in a large measure to his kind, loving self-sacrificing, forgiving spirit. He is just now prepared for the work in which he is engaged. He has endeared himself to the people by the numerous graces of his personal character and especially by that simplicity which, "unmarred by honor, remains the permanent possession of genius and by that humility of spirit which the clearer the vision of truth becomes, bows the lovlier reverence before the mystery of the universe." A great deal of what I have said of Mr. W. J. Edwards is equally true of the THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. noble hearted men and women he has had associated with him from time to time. THE BEE HIVE 462 W Mr. R. O. Simpson is president of the Board of Trustees of the now Hill Normal and Industrial Institute It is fair to say that the work which this article represents was largely made possible by the kindness of Mr. Simpson who has spent both his time and money in many ways since the work began He is a typical Southern white man now in the fifties; but those peculiar and in many cases hurtful views held by many Southern whites do not find place in his breast. He believes in the brotherhood of man and in the fact that it is the duty of every man, of whatever race or nationality to help lift his fellowman up in proportion as the Almighty God has lifted him up. To talk with him is to [Name] M. B. be inspired, to feel ennobled, to feel yourself in the presence of a noble spirit. It is impossible to come in contact with such a man without being encouraged, without being made stronger and better fitted for life's duties. While investigating the work at Snow Hill for the purpose of writing this article, I found that such men as Dr. E. Winchester Donald of Boston; Booker T. Washington and Rev. R. C. Bedford, of Beloit, Wisconsin had been from the first lending their moral influence to the work. Mr. Bedford whom the entire school loves and who has been a most ardent supporter of the work is one of the trus classes, but most of South if I mistake colored people. T rejoice and give to work which Mr. B is doing for them. I came in contact while at the institu to make it w Henry A. Barnes. classmate of the p connected with the fancy. He is the musician. I speak because of an in I had with one of tives who said "T Washing 1 M. H. Washington Hall tees. He was born in England Dec. 5, 1848 and came to this country with his parents and settled at Lockport, N. Y. when he was seven years old. He came south in 1882 and connected himself with the Tuskegee Institute with which institution he has been ever since, though he resides in Wisconsin. The greater part of his life has been spent with the colored people and he is said to be happy in his work. I met Mr. Bedford some time ago and know him personally. He possesses a disposition that at once al's Residence A captivates the heart of both races—a disposition that makes him the man that he is, a man who can deal with this all-absorbing race question in a successful way. He has lectured throughout the North and South to both races and all 1 classes, but most of his preaching in the South if I mistake not has been to the colored people. The race has reason to rejoice and give thanks for the great work which Mr. Bedford has done and is doing for them. I came in contact with another man while at the institution who has done much to make it what it is to-day, Mr. Henry A. Barnes. This young man is a classmate of the principal and has been connected with this school from its infancy. He is the treasurer and former musician. I speak of this young man because of an incidental conversation I had with one of the school representatives who said "This young man has had ton Hall. only one charge preferred against him since he has been here, and, serious as that indictment was, I wish every young man in America and a few of the women could be charged with the same offense." My curiosity was aroused and I quickly asked for an explanation. He continued the conversation. "Well you know our people are lovers of music. This young man came here some years ago and established a department of music. It was new to the people and took like wild fire. By gifts ```markdown ``` Simpson Hall. THE CHURCH and contributions from local friends he soon secured two organs and two pianos. One of the trustees noticing this entered a friendly protest against this young man's ambition fearing that too much would hurt so young a school." When he had finished I agreed with him that there are many others whom we could afford to have accused in this way—of overdoing their duty. ITS GROWTH. From its humble beginning the school has grown slowly but surely, surmounting obstacle after obstacle; overcoming difficulties till it now stands on a hill a monument to the labors of those people. We present elsewhere in this paper cuts of Washington Hall, Simpson Hall, the Training Buiding, the Principal's R. O. SIMPSON. President Board of Trustees. residence, etc. all of which has been done in the past six years by students and their parents, labor guided by an instructor. They have had no extra help on these buildings. Industries have been added one by one till the school now teaches farming, blacksmithing, carpentry, wheelwriting printing, cooking, housekeeping, brick-masonry and scientific agriculture. Here the youth of the Black Belt have an opportunity to prepare themselves for future usefulness. INFLUENCE The moral influence which this school has wrought can be appreciated only by those who know the character of the masses of our people there in the Black Belt. I was riding along the road on a Sunday and seeing a smoke rising from an old gin house. I asked why they ```markdown ``` should be getting ready to gin cotton on the Lord's Day. The white man on whose place the machinery was located said, "O its just the niggers down there gambling.' A further conversation with him brought forth the startling information this was what they did every Sunday; and all night Saturday and Sunday nights. All this I am told was true of the Snow Hill community previous to the school there; it is fast being relegated to the "ragged-edges." But the highest point is by no means approached, nevertheless the way for a great work has been cleared and all that is needed are laborers. The school teaches the simplest form Continued on Third Page. THE BEE HIVE 462 WEST WASHINGTON STREET Our Holiday present this year to our tion on all our goods. Below we will giv see your present will be worth coming a SHOES Ladies' dongola polish tip shees... .98 Ladies' fine stitch shoes... .98 The Alma, a swell shoe... $1.25 The Dowthy shoe... $1.95 Dry Goods Department Ladies' ready made Dress Skirts, all colors, worth $1.50, our price... .73 We also have a full and complete line of dry goods and ladies' furnishing goods. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By Our Holiday present this year to our customers will be a 30 per cent. reduction on all our goods. 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The colonel has a great deal in his favor to enlist the attention of the forthcoming body of candidate-makers. He seems a soldier by instinct. It was in 1862, when but fifteen years old, that he showed his martial spirit and patriotism by taking part in the great struggle. He served his country well. As a business man, the colonel showed the same aptitude as in war. He succeeded and won a competency, which put him beyond the likelihood of want. As a politician he has stood high and dry above the things that tend to bring politics in disrepute. He, being a member of the national committee was of much assistance in bringing about the election of Mr. McKinley. His old soldier associates honored him as highly as it lay in their power when they chose him as Commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, which post he served with distinction to himself and with satisfaction to the army of veterans. In'the late war with Spain, Colonel Durbin, true to his martial instinct, buckled on his sabre and put himself at the head of Indiana's flying column, the One-Hundred-and-Sixty-first Indiana Volunteer Infantry. What was done, the distinction that fell to Durbin and his men is a part of history. In event the convention selects him his very honorable career should make him well nigh invincible. The new school board, having been selected by the popular vote of the community, is entitled to the utmost respect and confidence. Its method of going about things is meeting the approval of the public in general. It promises by indications, that it means to better the school situation where possible and to see that those, with whom it is concerned, are fairly dealt with. It is very peculiar that the civil service idea is good enough for the thousands of employees of the general government but not good enough for our municipal government. Mr. Taggart, mayor has seen fit to drop men from the fire and police departments who have been giving efficient service for years. It is odd they should so suddenly become incapacitated. These men should have some redress They are entitled to something, and especially those things which they possess unless they forfeit their rights to them for sufficient reasons. That is the spirit of the age, and especially as --- it pertains to public positions were the service is laborious and the pay is small. Those little men are entitled to consideration; will they get it? Rev. Benjamin W. Arnett, Jr., addressed a large audience at Allen Chapel church of this city Christmas Eve. Like his noted father, the young man is dignified and scholarly. He made an excellent impression on his auditors. His very accomplished wife sang two beautiful solos, oratorios, very much to the delight of the congregation. It is said that the future has young Arnett booked for Indianapolis. GREAT GOD IS NEAR. [Reproduced from the Indianapolis Journal.] God is trying to speak with me and I am trying to hear: But the angry rear of an angry sea. Has told my soul that it is not free; And my strange, imperfect ear Has only caught, on the breast of day. The strain of a song that is far away— So I sit and listen and humbly pray. For God is near. God is trying to speak with me and I am trying to hear: Away with the gold that is won by death. Of mind and body. (O Nazareth! O living, breathing tear.) Away, away with the realist's hand, Away with the tyrants that slave the land. For the heart must sing and the stars com mand. (Great God is near.) And sooth and comfort the voice of pain. Man's Eden must return again. And the Christ that suffered must live and reger. (Great God is near.) And hush and silence the battle's din— Bishop H. M. Turner, senior prelate of the A. M. E. Church, has suffered a paralytic stroke. This is painful news to the race, who number him among its staunchest advocates. It is true the bishop has his peculiar way of arriving at his aims, but he is honest and sincere, and that is more than all that can be urged against him. Education, respectability and worth are the shibboleth; politics incidentally. Politics is not a god to be worshipped above everything else. More downright good accrues to the race from other sources. Secure education, financial competency, ultra respectability and as by magic these long endured civil and political hardships will go a glimmering. Mr. R. W. Thompson of Washington, D. C., but formerly of Indiana, has been appointed to a snug birth in the Census Bureau. He has been detailed for duty in the Division of Manufactures, which is attached to the U. S. Geological Survey—manufactures and mineral. Mr. Thompson has not given up his journalistic work for which he has shown such marked adaptability. The Indianapolis Press is the latest addition to the list of well known dailies of this city. It is what may be called a beautiful sheet, the result of the latest machinery. It is high pitched in tone, conservative in politics, which, with its news-getting facilities makes it popular, bidding fair to become all that was predicted of it. Miss Estella Willis, daughter of undertaker C. M. C. Willis has been appointed to a place in the Indianapolis schools. Miss Willis is highly deserving, having completed all the courses necessary to the appointment. She is dignified and refined and has the elements of success. She is an Indianapolis girl. The Afro-American Council has recently held an interesting session in Washington, D. C. Bishop Walters feels sanguine that much good can be accomplished by the organization. Restlessness among Negroes in politics is very apparent. All eyes are turned towards the council. The Colored American, of Washington D. C., comes to us reduced in dimensions, which reductions is made up in additional pages. It is a question of taste which is the better form; however, there is no difference of opinion as it concerns the worthiness. Roscoe Conkling Bruce, son of the late ex Senator Bruce, has taken very high rank as an orator at Harvard college. It is said that his ability in that direction had much to do bringing success to that institution in its last oratorical contest with Yale. He is a sophamore. The Indianapolis News one of our greatest papers is devoting a column once a week to the colored folks. It is very well written and quite interesting. An excellent likeness of Dr. Joseph H. Ward appeared at the head of the column last week. Five hundred school teachers of the Indianapolis schools have petitioned the board for an increase of salary. There are about forty colored teachers employed in the city. The board will take action in the matter, later on. The Detroit Informer has issued a splendid edition in which are likenesses of many of its representative colored citizens. It gives indications of great enterprise. In all respects it is a credit to Negro journalism. An education that is employed to strike down is a misfit. Educated racsals either men or women is not the end of education. GREAT GOD IS NEAR. [Reproduced from the Indianapolis Journal.] God is trying to speak with me and I am trying to hear. But the angry roar of an angry sea Has told my soul that it is not free; And my strange, imperfect ear Has only caught, or is breast of day. The sturge of a sage is for away— So I sit and listen and humbly pray. For God is near. God is trying to speak with me and I am trying to hear. Away with the gold that is won by death Of the sage, or is breast of fire— O living, breathing tear! Away, away with the realist's hand, Away with the tyrants that slave the land, For the heart must sing and the stars com to earth. (Great God is near) And sooth and comfort the voice of pain, Man's Eden must return again, And the Christ that suffered must live and reign. **reat God** is near And strife is brave and true; The world is ding of me and you The world is ding of me and you widt do Just a trifle afraid of the Crumpucker bill. A premium on honesty; nothing for hypocrisy. "Just to hear him speak,"—Senator Beveridge. For the Presidency, 1904, Fairbanks! Fairbanks! Mr. McKinley will be renominated by acclamation. A little lynching goes on now and then, but it is believed that the back-bone of the thing is broken. Some one suggests for the new year, naughty-naught, but if you don't care what you say, call it oughty-ought. Psychology is an interesting study providing your "labratory" is susceptible, and that you do not miss something. The Boers may be defeated in the end, but the world admires their nerve. Boers and Spartans do not sound alike either. Hon. Joseph B. Kealing has been selected as chairman of the County Republican Committee. He is ripe in experience and will bring about success if any one can. The genial Armin Koehne is now the county treasurer. It will be hard to find one who is more popular. He will be renominated in a hurrah. All—can't head him off. Dr. Sumner Furniss, Dr. Joseph H. Ward, Elwood Knox, John Puryear, Chas. Brown, and Robert B. Bagby are among the [formidable ones mentioned for the next legislature. The Tribune published at Manila, Philippine Islands speaks in glowing terms of the meritorious conduct of the 25th infantry. These are the colored soldiers that figured prominently in the war with Spain. If this country expects school- boys to come out of the schools sincerely loving England, the histories that deal with the revolutionary period must be taken out of the schools. The Paris Exposition Number of the New York Age is about the best that has come from that office. However, one will strive in vain to find the consistency of calling it an exposition number. Mr. Trissell's Views Some interesting testimony regarding the condition of the Negroes in the South was given before the Industrial Commission at Washington a few days ago by H. E. Trissell. superintendent of the Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute at Hampton, Va. He said the number of small Negro farmers in the South is increasing very rapidly, and he regarded this an excellent sign. The educational work that has been done since the war has had good results, but much remains to be done. Intelligent, industrious and ambitions Negroes can make their way in the South, but a great many of them do not possess these qualities. The same can be said of white people, North as well as South. Summing up Mr. Trissell said: Throughout the South there is quite as much opportunity for the respectable black men as the white. As a broad statement of results, about one-third of the Negro race has retrograded since the war, one-third has advanced. Politics has proven an impediment of the worst sort. The Negro has been taught that his salvation lay through political channels and not through hard work. Perhaps it is a conviction on that politics has proven a curse to the Negroes that has led the whites in several Southern States to exclude them from politics altogether. The most encouraging features in the situation are the steady growth of educational facilities and the rapid increase in the number of small Negro farmers.—The Indianapolis Journal. --- THE SNOW HILL INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE THE MUSEUM HOLIDAY NUMBER OF THE FREEMAN. The Freeman's holiday number was a most attractive paper. The Freeman is a credit to the colored race, and deserves the success achieved.—The Independent, Indianapolis. ```markdown ``` The holiday edition of "The Freeman," the Indianapolis colored people's paper, appeared Saturday and as handsomely edited and illustrated sheet of 24 pages. — Indianapolis Daily Sun. ```markdown ``` $ ^{ \textcircled{1}} $The Christmas number of the Indianapolis Freeman is a journalistic triumph, and stamps its enterprising personel from the editor down to the "devil," capability perfected.—The Cincinnati Rostrum. || || || The much talked about holiday edition of The Freeman appeared last Saturday printed on book paper, containing nearly one hundred potraits and illustrations, with leading news features and contributions from the best writers of the race. It indeed exceeded expectations.—The Indianapolis Recorder || || The holiday edition of the Indianapolis Freeman was a gem and reflects great credit upon the management. It outstripped all of its contemporaries in its typographical appearance as well as in the enterprising display of "cuts" and literary productions.—The Richmond Planet. || || || The Freeman of December 30, was a masterly effort on the part of the publisher, containing 24 pages devoted to discussions of topics of the day and current gossip most beneficial to the Negro race. It is certainly worthy of its name, and is the oldest and best Negro journal in the country.—Kansas City Observer. || || The holiday number of the "Freeman" published in the interests of the colored people of this city, contains 24 pages of readable matter. Brief sketches of all the noted colored actors now on the stage are given with half tone illustrations. A very good picture of "Major" Taylor, the colored bicycle rider is published. An interesting letter on "The Negro with the Spade," written by Professor H. W. Council, is one of the best features - Indianapolis Daily News. ```markdown ``` One of the most intelligent colored men in America is Mr. George L. Kuox, publisher and proprietor of that excellent paper, The Freeman. We know of no publication printed solely under the auspices of the colored race that shows anything like the enterprise and ability in make-up that characterizes The Freeman. Every number is well edited and beautifully illustrated and would be a credit to editors and proprietors of much more pretentions. The holiday number is especially attractive, and should be a means of lifting the colored people in the estimation of all white men who peruse its pages.—The Indiana Illustrated Weekly. || || Our esteemed contemporary, the Freeman, the organ of the colored race for this state and the neighboring commonwealths, has issued a very handsome holiday number. It contains twenty-four pages of highly creditable, original and selected matter. The illustrations are quite as attractive and the entire issue should be satisfactory to any newspaper clientele, white or black. This is the twelfth similar appearance of the Freeman, and its editor says: "As the years have rolled by, each one has seen a new phase of the all-absorbing Negro question, which had to be met with arguments accordingly. We have tried to adjust our position to the growing needs and in so doing it may be that an incorrect view of our policy may, now and then, obtain. Nevertheless, we are striving to interpret the signs of the times correctly. We do not claim infallibility, hoping that all past and futures errors will be attributed to a zeal that outneth the understanding rather than being born of malicious intent"—Indianapolis Daily Sentnel A few copies of our Holiday is still on hand. 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The only thoroughly modern and up-to-date cooking apparatus on the market to-day. THIS MACKINYOSH is the original genuine WILCOX leather MERE WATERPROOF CLOTH, welded edelstick, welted double denier leather, sleeve cape and skirt, intact sleeve cape and tailor made. Best after 12 months of wear. Price Only $27.00 THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER A THE CORNET AND CORNETISTS OF TO-DAY. BY PROF. P. G. LOWERY. JOHN H. HARRIS Since leaving Boston, two years ago, I have received numerous letters from ambitious cornetists and aspiring bandmasters, asking my candid opinion of our present cornetists and bandmasters of the present. Bringing out their best and strongest qualities, I ask of you a small space in your valuable paper to respond to the request. In so doing I will be compelled to be a little personal in my remarks. As this is a very important question and the honor is bestowed on me, I will endeavor to deal justly and be honest in my remarks concerning the different cornetists and bandmasters I have chanced to meet in the past two years. The cornet is without a doubt a lifetime study, possessing more points of study than any instrument in the brass family. An artist must accomplish all of these different points in equality. So there are very few artists among us. I will name a few points most absolutely necessary to observe and cultivate in order to become a thorough cornetist, namely position, tone, breath control, attact and equal balance in four different styles of tongueing, vocal connection and the natural gift of phrasing which cannot be taught. Every point being a study within itself and cannot be neglected if one wants to be an artist. To master the cornet the most important point is to know the instrument. One must know their own weakness; know what to practice; how to practice and when to advance. If the balance of tone is neglected the quality of music is bad, no matter how perfect the other points may be. This fault is caused by stopping the tone with the tongue and not discerning the difference between the quarters, eighths and sixteenth notes and rests likewise. There are many cornetists possessing wonderful skill on the cornet, and presume there are many more I have not met and I will venture to say several I have not heard of, whose future is bright and will some day stand out as stars in the profession. Special compliments is due several of our leading cornetists as their improvements marks careful practice. I will set the pace by presenting to you Mr. Harry Prampin, the noted little sandmaster and cornetist. His position is in keeping with good taste and comfort; his tones are rich and large, especially in the lower register of the instrument where the foundation of tone is based; his pedal tones are broad, distinct and in perfect time, and he obtains them in a perfect lip position; and with the same case he does the middle tones, I must say in this one point he excels all others, and as a business cornetist he is on top. Where on the other hand Elmore Dodd, another hard worker, without a single doubt excels in the upper register of the instrument; his high tones are simply wonderful, broad, clear, bright and full, even above the imagination of all comers. In his solo work he wears an air of confidence that impresses his hearers to wait for the final and be convinced. At a distance one would scarcely believe the tones were from an Eb cornet. Another example, I take pleasure in presenting, and that is my friend. Wm. Handy. I feel safe in saying he deserves more credit than is dealt to him. His street work is very brilliant (but not blasty); his orchestra work is smooth and tasty and he certainly plays a song to suit me. His lack of confidence will make him an artist. As a business cornetist I can justly head that list with Mr Joe Dobbins, Chicago's favorite. I find quite an interesting class of business players. We have N. R. Walker, of Boston; A. H. Montgomery of N. Y. City, Engene McDonald, of St. Louis also Buddie Robinson of Chicago and several others that space will not allow me to mention. In this class of workers we will find some of our most thorough cornetists, because they must be well up in their different points to hold their place. Although they are not posing as solosists they can give justice to most any of the standard solos. We have a younger class of cornetists who are climbing the ladder with unquestionable rapidity and with proper training in the technical points on the cornet. I can see in the future less room on top. The honor of this class falls to—well it is hard to say, but my mind prompts me to name Geo. Bryant of Prampin's concert band, J. J. Smith, my pupil and also, James Wilson, the brilliant little cornetist with the Nashville Students Band, No 2. From you boys I expect a great harvest. In closing this most important subject. I must say it is impossible to speak of the highest studies on the cornet as to gain an opinion of our leading cornetists concerning the trills, gremontets Moordants etc., unless I could hear them play some of the best work in Boquetts' thirty-six studies. I am proud to note such an advancement in the work of our leading band masters Profs. Henderson Smith, James Laoy and R. N. Thompson have set the pace for us. It is not absolutely necessary to play every instrument in the band to be a good director but one must know the requirements of the different instruments. I have already named a few of our band masters who have done some clever work as directors. I attribute the success of my band to private training. All band masters show know the possibilities of each member of his band and select music within the limit of their ability. In conclusion as we are about to take one more step from the old year to the new let us start with renewed vigor; let us march hand in hand and throw off all appearance of malice and back-biting and as we reach the top we must work hard to hold our place. We must constantly produce something new to attract the attention of those below us. To my many friends I will be only too glad to answer any questions concerning the cornet. To all of the cornetists and badd masters, you have my best wisbes LOWERY. The Canadian Jubilee Singers are booked to appear at Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 30. --- The McKanlass "Kolored Komedy Kompany" are meeting with good success through Michigan. * * * Miss Madge Warren sends regards to the Freeman Sisters and Stella Ware, of the "A Trip to Coontown" company. * * * Cole & Johnson and their excellent company in "A Trip to Coontown" are playing to fine business through Canada. At St. Louis, Mo., the Parker Lodge, No. 5, B. O. of, gave the members of the order with the Williams & Walker company a grand banquet and entertainment on the evening of Jan. 4. Great credit is due this lodge as it is composed of some of the best citizens of St. Louis, and they say it is the best lodge so far that they have met. Members of the company present were Messrs. Williams & Walker, the Mallory Brothers, Douglass and Reese Brothers Ed Thomas, Ches. Moore, Clarence Logan and Ed Harris. --- The friends of D. Ireland Thomas will be pleased to learn that he is much better now and hopes to be out on the road again soon. After spending a few weeks in the Sunny South he feels that he will be at himself once again. He sends regards to his old friends E. W. Pickett, Sonny Hoskins, Maj. Ben. F. Payne, Ollie Shelton, and Miss Ella Dorsey. --- Dan Palmer sends the following from Lee Moses "Countown Four Hundred" company—"Ruby Palmer has recovered from her severe case of typhoid fever and has joined her husband Dan Palmer. Business is good and show big satisfaction. The Blackstone trio, Messens, Ben Gilliam, William Wright, Bert Morris entertained at dinner Sunday the 7th inst. Mrs. and Mrs. Lee Moses, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Palmer Frank Healy Geo LeMar, and B. Kennett. Covers were laid for ten and every one enjoyed themselves immensely. Music and flowers were profuse and many thanks were tendered to the boys for their hospitality. --- Notes from Williams & Walker Co.—We opened in Kansas City. Mo., and turned hundreds away; at 7:30 the S. R. O. sign was put up. The show went with a dash from start to finish. Williams & Walker have not played Kansas City before in several years, but their ovation was grand; when they appeared on the stage the applause was so great that they were compelled to wait several moments before they could proceed, this showed conclusively that they are just as big favorites in the West as they are in the East. The many friends of the Mallory Brothers were agreeably surprised as this is their first here as Mallory Brothers and Brooks, in a musical act; the Kansas City Journal says it is one of the best musical acts on the stage. The Reese Brothers and Douglass and Geo. Catlin, as the chinaman, made decided hits. Miss Mattie Wilkes was so well received that she was compelled to respond to four encores. Miss Daisy Blair and Miss Anna Cook are on the sick list and are compelled to lay off for a few days. We miss them very much as they are two of our principal sopranos. --- Clarence E. Henderson, of the O. P. Scott's Minstrel writes—"We are looking for the new year and wonder if business can be good in the new as it was in the old 'cott's Minstrel being new to this territory has done a larger business than any minstrel show that ever went through Texas. Its the same saying in all the Southern towns we play. Those georgeous costumes; fine specialties such sweet singing and in fact the finest colored show that come down the line. Press notices being plentiful. Every manager wants a return date from ' Scott's Minstrel. N. T. Kitchie is a wonder in this part of the country. Clarence Powell's mouth is a wonder also Mr. White always takes the people as an aristocratic gent. Richard Lewis, Cisero Reed, Harry Watters, N. T. Kitchie were entertained after the show with a fine lunch by Messrs. Henry Taylor, H. W. Brown, Frank Sulivan of Corsicana, Texas. Bob Panell as the 'Luckiest Coen in Town' is still pleasing the people. Mr. R. N. Thompson bandand orchestra is a great feature of the Scott's Ministrel. The Fort Worth paper says Maxwell the bicycle rider has no equal as a bicycle rider. Charles Parker sends regards to James Osbourne, George Bailey, James Lacy and the Big Four Housley Brothers. John Eason sends regards to all St. Louis friends. --- Notes of the Original Nashville Students and Gideons Big Minstrel Carnival: "Christmas day has come and left us all in high spirits; At 6:00 a. m., the majority of the boys attended "high Mass," on returning to our care "Rhoy" a large bowl of steaming eggnogg was before us. Well we succeeded in "getting on the outside of it" and The Freeman readers of course know how jubilant we were after this. Old Santa Claus came and most of the boys have cause to remember him with pleasure. He brought "Frank Kirk" a little wagon. (A very appropriate present) Ray wants to know who sent him that ebony hued doll baby? All boys send regards and Xmas wishes to Nos. 1 & 2 Co's. Hope they had as nice a time as our humble selves. In Huntsville, Ala., the home of Jno. Rucker we was royally entertained by his old friends and acquaintances. Mr. Ray Trusty our foremost comedian received notice of his fathers death. Twas quite a shock to him and all of his friends here. Message reached him too late for his appearance at the funeral rites. At Knoxville, Ter.n., the home of Mr. Wm. Jones one of our trombone soloists a nice little reception was tendered to the above named gentleman and a few of his chosen friends, the writer of these notes being one of course, by Miss Carrie Coles and Miss Jones, the gentleman's sister, the moments flew by and we a.l. retired to the theatre, where upon Mr. Jones was insisted upon rendering ones of his many solos which he did creditably. Ask any of the fellows where we enjoyed ourselves most and they answer in concert "Knoxville." Miss Lizzie Taylor is scoring round of applause nightly with these favorites, "Because," "With You" "If," and "Hello Ma Baby." Campbell Bros., are getting their share of honors as also Messrs Ray Trusty, A. P Harris, Jno. Vaughner and Frank Kirk (the Owlman.) A. P. Harris is again our genial stage manager. Through the writer of these notes (Chas. A. Hunter) the company send regards to friends in and out of the business. Adieu. WORDS OF PRAISE. 一 A Credit to the Race "Your Holiday Number is a beauty and a credit to you."—SAM L. TUCK, Of Hurtig, Seamon & Tuck, manager Williams & Walker's Company. Alanta, Ga., Jan. 3, 1900. Allow me to congratulate you on getting out such an excellent number as the Holiday number appeared. I hear nothing but the highest praise concerning it from all classes of people. Very truly yours, 1SAAC HUMPHREY. The Holiday Number a Gem. Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 5, 1900. Hon. Gee. L. Knox. Dear Sir. The holiday edition of your paper is a gem. The finest of any colored paper I ever saw. You deserve the support of the race for your superlative efforts. Wishing you much success. C. H. BROOKS. Eclipsed All Other Competitors. Hannibal, Mo., Jan. 7, 1900. Mr. G.L. Knox, Dear Sir—Again I am forced to compliment you on your splendid Holiday number, which eclipsed all other competitors. The Freeman is certainly a marvel in the advancement of the colored race. Sincerely. The Expressions of a Critic. Monmouth, Ill., Jan. 8, 1900. Mr. Elwood C. Knox, Dear Sir—I have just carefully perused the Holiday edition of The Freeman, and must say that it is a gem, both from a literary and mechanical standpoint, and that it eclipses all former Holiday numbers. Respectfully, A. MYRTLE WALLACE, 821 N. D street. It Reflects Great Credit. Washington, D. C., Jan. 2, 1900. Hon. Geo. L. Knox, Dear Sir-Your Holiday number is that reflects great credit on the race; and I, as one engaged, in a humble way, in endeavoring to promote its cause, praise and honor you for it. May your shadow never grow less. JOHN P. GREEN, Harrisburg, Pa., Jan. 3, 1900. Editor Freeman—Permit us to congratulate you upon your excellent Holiday edition. It is an innovation in race journalism. You deserve success. Wishing you a Happy New Year and continued prosperity, we are, yours very truly, JAS. H. W. HOWARD, Dublin, Ireland. Publisher Howard's American Magazine. They Sold Like Hot Cakes. New York City, Jan. 2 The Holiday numbers of The Freeman arrived alright and they sold like hot cakes. Permit me to express complimentary appreciation of your Holiday number. I enjoyed its contents very 5 much also did my customers. I consider it a worthy successor to your excellent effort last year. Surely the race ought to realize that the loyal support of such an able advocate of their interests will redound to their own credit, and I sincerely trust that the number of new subscribers for 1900 will verify my sentiments. Wishing you a prosperous New Year and continued well deserved success, I remain, your agent, Richards, Pringle-Rusco & Holland Big Minstrel Festival F. J. BROWN, 4076 Park Avenue, Tremont. 55 People----3 Bands----Special Trains. The Largest Minstrel Show in the World. Surpasses All Previous Efforts. Knoxville, Tenn. 79410. jj100 Knoxville, Tenn., Jan. 3, 1900. Hon. Geo. L. Knox, Dear Sir—I am in receipt of the Holiday edition of The Freeman. Beyond any question it surpasses any effort ever attempted by any Afro-American journalist or publisher. In many respects it equals if not surpasses our great metropolitan dailies. Wishing your paper continued success, which it merits, I am yours for the race, JOE M. TRIGG. 45 People--2 Bands --Special Train. The 5 Whirlwinds, Arabian Acrobats. Mr. Geo. L. Knox, Dear Sir—I ordered thirty copies of the Holiday number and I believe if I had ordered fifty copies I hardily think I would have had a single copy left. I sold copies to persons that I could not get to subscribe, and everyone that got a copy says that it was one of the greatest papers they had ever read. It beat any daily paper in Mississippi or any one else that we have yet seen. God bless The Freeman. Wishes Us Success. Chicago, Ill., Jan. 4, 1900. I am running a barber shop in this city, and all of my trade is white, many have become attached to The Freeman, which comes regularly every Saturday, and oftimes it is impossible for me to read it until Sunday afternoon. The Holiday number capped the climax in Negro journalism. Please accept my compliments for the painstaking work on that edition. Wishing The Freeman many years of successful circulation I am as ever yours truly. J. BURRELL. Tays & McElroys CoonvilleTwin Co There is more Catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together and until the last few years was supposed to be incurable. For a great many years doctors pronounced it a local disease, and prescribed local remedies, and by constantly failing to cure it, the doctor incurable. Science has proven Catarrh to be a constitutional disease, and, therefore, requires constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the only constitutional cure on the market. It is taken internally in doses from 10 drops to a teaspoonful. It acts directly on the blood and uneous surfaces of the system. They send hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure. Send for circulations and testimonials. Address. A band, those doubling the preference. Also one comedian, must be tall. Four Soubrettes, must be good lookers, good dresser and ladies on and off the stage. We will travel in our own private car. 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THE NEW YORK CLIPPER Contains a Reliable Record of all the Events in the THEATRICAL WORLD AND THE WORLD OF SPORTS. PUBLISHED WEEKLY. $4.00 A YEAR. SINGLE COPY, 10cts. For Sale by all Newsdealers. SAMPLE COPY FREE. Address NEW YORK CLIPPER, NEW YORK. --- SPORT EDITED BY NED LMO BEE 6 TAYLOR TO RIDE IN FRANCE. From the New York World. Love of fame and a thirst for coin have conquered the religious scruples of Major Taylor, the colored cycling wonder, who in the past has declined many tempting offers to race in France because Sunday is the great race-day there. But the Major did not permit his Puritanical ideas to succumb without a struggle. He was confronted with stern hard facts, chief among them the knowledge that the American field was practically closed to him and that he must either race in France on Sundays or not race at all. Not even a spurious promise of immense financial gains was needed to induce the Major to go to France and ride next season. The report that he was offered $15,000 is a fable. The sum the Major is to get is really comparatively mall. Victor Breyer, of Paris, editor of Le Velo, the French daily devoted to cycling, is the immediate cause of the collapse of the Major's religious scruples. He and the colored boy had a long talk in Boston last week, and before he sails for his home the Frenchman expects to have the Major bound hand and foot by an iron-clad contract. "Taylor," said Mr. Breyer, yesterday, "must agree to come and come at once or by compact with the National Cycling Association, which we shall soon make, he will be barred from riding in France altogether. We will then receive only such riders as are in good standing with the National Cycling Association. "In France, I am convinced, Taylor would be a tremendous success. He is the best advertised rider now on the American tracks. The papers of our country have all been speculating for months on his probable appearance in France. "To tell you the truth, we would not give one penny for the appearance of Cooper, Kiser or Gardiner at a French meet, but with Taylor it is an altogether different subject. He would be a real attraction. His first race meet would be one of the best ever seen in France. Should he be beaten his star would, of course, set, but should he win, his drawing power would be unlimited. "The other American riders will have to earn their way in France, but Taylor is already an assured success." ```markdown ``` STEVENSON OUTPOINTS MORRIS. Charley Stevenson and Fred Morris, "Muldoon's Cyctone," both colored, boxed a spirited six-round wind-up Saturday night, Dec. 16 at the Nonpareil Club of Philadelphia. Several times Stevenson landed his right-hand punch and floored Morris, but each time he eluded his antagonist's vicious jolts, and at the close Stevenson was nearly winded. He fought mainly on the defensive and waited for Morris to rush in order to reach a vital point. In the first round Morris swung and they clinched Stevenson got in a light right and left. Morris reached his jaw with a right and then ran into a right. Charley swung again, but missed. He then landed right and left again. Stevenson during the second round landed hard punches and went wild many times. Stevenson rushed savagely in the third and missed. He tried it again with no better result. Morris blocking him. Then Fred got in a nice uppercut. They clinched twice and Morris reached the face. During the fourth Stevenson pushed in a hard right and left. Morris rushed and reached his rival's face Charley went after Fred and put him to the floor; then wildly and roughly tried to put him out, but Morris was there. They fiddled till the bell sounded. Morris reached Charley's face frequently in the fifth and kept out of danger. Morris again played for the face and landed twice. Stevenson reached Fred's jaw and put him to the floor. He was up in a second and fresh at the finish. The punching Morris got would make an ordinary man quit. POOR PETER JACKSON. From the Philadelphia Record. Word comes from the coast that Peter Jackson is penniless and completely broken down in health, and that an effort is to be made to send him back to his home, in far-off Australia. This seems a sad finale to the career of the one-time all-conquering mid-night Mars, who, in his day, was looked upon as one of the greatest heavy-weights known to latter-day boxing. He made a fortune in the ring and on the stage, but he let it go with a lavish hand and was always unmindful of the time that was to come, never thinking of the day on which it was bound to rain. While in Australia his moreey-spending proclivities had not as yet been fully developed, and while THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. the purses he won over there were not as large as those ir America, he always managed to save part of his winnings, and at one time had a sung sum in bank. He made considerable money in this country and in England, and it can be seen that he handled a vast amount of coin in his day. His well-remembered victory in London over Paddy Slavin was what probably started him on the down grade. In England, where the color-line is not drawn so tightly, he was well thought of, and had a taste of what some call high-life. That was the beginning of the end. He lingered in the English metropolis for a number of years, and did nothing but have a large time. Then he got pretty close to the cushion, and as his source of revenue was limited he was obliged to do something to replenish his almost empty coffers. He returned to Frisco, and after knocking around a bit signed to box Jim Jeffries last spring a year ago. For a round he showed a dash of his old-time brilliancy. After that his exhibition was a wonderful one. Jackson's record was a wonderful one. Tom Lees, George Godfrey, Joe McAuliffe, Patsy Cardiff, Jack Fallon, Denyer Ed. Smith, Paddy Slavin, Mick Dooley, Jem Smith and many others of more or less note fell before his prowess. For fifteen years he met all comers in America, England and Australia without being defeated. From the time he was beaten by Bill Farnan back in '84, until he was adjudged loser in three rounds to Jeffries a little over a year ago, he did not suffer defeat. And in all that time there were but two draws that can be recalled off-hand in which he participated. One was the eight-round affair with Joe Goddard in Melbourne, and the other his sixty-one-round no-contest with Jim Corbett. He was given a benefit in 'Frisco some time ago, but after expenses were paid there was scarcely anything left. Then came his match with Jim Jeffords, and he received another setback. That was the last time he tempted fortune in the ring. QUINN DEFEATED LANIHAM. Scaldy Bill Quinn, the famous colored middle-weight boxer, who has been on the Pacific coast for several years, made his re-appearance in the East Tuesday night, Dec. 12, in the wind-up at the Quaker City Athletic Association of Philadelphia. He had for his opponent Tom Lanihan, the local middle weight. Bill showed that he had all his old-time speed and terrific punching powers. He was in fine condition, and showed himself every inch an athlete. Lanihan was in good form, and for the first two rounds made it pretty interesting for Scaldy, but he was no match for the veteran boxer, and after Billy had Lanihan sized up he soon had Tom where he wanted him, and in the fourth round put a punch in the right place, and Lanihan was out of it. The semi-wind-up was between Walter Watson and Rufus Graham. It was a hard contest. Watson had the best of the opening rounds, but at the finish it was anybody's contest. Young Moffett, of Germantown, defeated Young Morrisey, and Joe Elliott and Kid Dorsey had to stop their bout in the sixth round owing to the snapping of a tendon in Dorsey's arm. WALCOTT'S HAND INJURED. New York, Dec. 17.—Joe Walcott, the wonderful Negro boxer, who is matched to meet Joe Choynski, of California, at the Broadway Athletic Club, on January 12, is suffering from an injured hand, and may be obliged to postpone his contest with the Californian. Tom O'Rourke, manager, said that Walcott's hand was in plaster of paris at present, and unless it was strong in a few days he would declare the bout off. O'Rourke declares there is no truth in the report that Walcott and Choynski have agreed to meet at Dubuque, Iowa, early in January. --- WALCOTT AND CHOYNSKI MATCHED. Dubuque, Ia., Dec. 14.—The Dubuque Athletic Association to-day signed Joe Choynski and Joe Walcott for a twenty- round contest to take place during January, for a purse of $2500. Dry Goods. Notions. Millinery. Shoes. Ets. 336, 338 W. Washington St. Telephone 1638. Indianapolis Brewing Company's A DUMMY DECK. Cards Rung In On Four Poker Players in Camp. "A rather amusing thing happened at a fishing camp at which I was last summer," said R. R. Reynolds, of Hartford, at the Hotel Manhattan, New York. One of our party, while otherwise a thorough good fellow was an interminable talker, and, as such, an awful bore. The description, once applied to a certain statesman, that he used to set his mouth going and go away and leave it talking, fitted him to a T. We stood it for a couple of days, and then we put.up a game on him. After supper, when we started on in his regular conversazione, we got up in a body and decamped. He saw the point and gracefully yielded to the invitable, although he swore revenge. About this time we found that we had no playing cards with us, and telegraphed back to the club for 20 packs, which arrived in due time, and that night we had a game. After we had played some time the conversationalist dealt the cards. I held the age, and when I picked up my hand I held four tens. "The next man simply stayed, so did the next, but the other two who dropped her for the limit. The dealer dropping out, I raised again, and so did every one else in turn. This went on until we all got tired, and then came the draw. Some stood pat, and the balance drew one card each. After the draw we went it fast and furlous. All the chips had gone up long since, and the falling of I O U's looked like a snowstorm. It finally resulted in a show down, and every blessed man present laid down four tens. When we recovered from the trance we were at first thrown into we looked for the dealer. Wise in his day and generation, he had disappeared and returned no more that night. It took about an hour and a half's hard work to get that pot straightened out. It seemed that the dealer had been alone in camp when the cards arrived, and all the 20 packs happening to have the same backs suggested the idea to him, and he put up the dummy pack, which he held in his lap. The substitution was easy, and we did the rest."—New York Tribune. LEFT A FORTUNE. It Comes To a Prodical Turned Out Into the World Many Years Ago. After more than twelve years of dire poverty Douglas Wilhelm is walking from New York to his home in eastern Tennessee to claim a fortune of $100,000, which his father left to him. Wilhelm started from New York on Saturday morning, and intends to walk all the way to Memphis. He says that he has managed to live twelve years in want without asking charity and that he does not intend to ask for it now. He has enough money to pay for his lodging and food on the trip, and does not intend to ask for transportation. Wilhelm was at the Twenty-fifth District Police Station, and was there seen by a reporter for the Times, to whom he told his story. His father, he said, owned a large cotton plantation about forty miles from Memphis, and he and his son lived together until twelve years ago, when the son fell in love with the plantation overseer's daughter. Several months later they ran away and were married. The boy's father would not be reconciled to the marriage and turned the son out on the world. He and his wife wandered and he and his young wife wandered from place to place, making a living as best they could. They finally drifted to New York, where the wife died. Wilhelm made a living by selling papers, and continued to struggle on alone until a few weeks ago, when he saw in a Southern paper that his father had died leaving him his entire fortune. Wilhelm wrote to the administrator of the estate, but received no answer, and is now on his way to his home claim the estate. He looks worn and haggard, but seems confident that he will be able to make the trip.—Philadelphia Times. Fought Five Bulldogs A man by the name of Walker, who lives near here, has a pack of five bulldogs. While at supper with his family, a drunken man named Elliott came on his porch, and putting down his bottle of liquor and coat and hat, began to jump from the porch continuously. The dogs pretty soon came tearing around the house spoiling for a fight, so to speak, but not dreaming of a fight with a wild and woolly madman. He met them on all fours, and, yelling like an Indian, jumped from the porch into the midst of the dogs, seizing some, kicking others, and such a whirligig of arms and legs was never seen before. Elliott astonished them with his lion-like agility, and, amid yells, curses and ravings, the man and dogs tumbled over each other in a mad rage and scramble, making the dogs ashamed of themselves, for, as soon as the dogs had liberty to do so, they ran into the cellar. 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We buy direct from the factory and sell at jobbers' prices. Best quality and patterns Techentin & Freiber 123 E. Washington St. No Money in Advance! HIGH GRADLE BICYCLES $1550 Shipped anywhere C.O.D., with privilege to examine, women, girls, and Women, boys and girls well made and durable. $60 "Oakwood" $4.59 $50 "Arlington" $2.00 Others at $10, $15.00, $15.50, $15.00 & $15.00 all saddle value. Buy direct from manufacturers, thus saving dealers time and money. Catalogue Free. BUYERS' UNION. 163 W. Van Buren St. B-170. Chicago, Illinois. The cover the machine closed $15 50 counter, table, stand or desk. Find a libr carry and CU just IT C to $ There's health in every loaf of HITZ'S QUAKER BREAD. For thirty days you can get The Freeman for one year—only $1.00. BUSINESS MEDIUM. This subject has received no little attention by eminent men and even college professors; there are infringers in our masters with "olly tongues," perhaps, the gates of wisdom have not been opened to them. It takes a great deal of study to become an accomplished Medium, and by a continuous and untiring effort, the key to the well applauded work of the late Dr. Roberts is procured by MRS. MARTH for the benefit of humanity. By letter, advice $1.00. Hours from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. all letters must contain MRS. M. B. MARTH. 246 West Thirty-first Mention The Freeman. RACE GLEANINGS. Miss Mary Butler, a young woman of Cool Springs, Fayette county, Pa., is mail carrier from Jumonsville to Uniontown, Pa., and is said to be the first woman of the race to hold the position in the Northern states. The Farmers' Improvement Society of Texas, consists of Negroes. Its objects: Abolition of the credit system, better methods of farming, co-operation, proper care of the sick and dead, improvement and beautifying homes. Mrs. Collis P. Huntington is greatly interested in the Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute at Newport News, Va. She recently gave $2,500 for the establishment of a cooking and sewing school for colored girls there. The lawyers in active practice expect to hold a national convention next May, to organize a permanent association to look after the legal interests of the Negro, and to examine from time to time the constitutionality of laws which discriminate against him in the political, industrial and commercial world. The convention will probably be held in Washington. A very commendable enterprise, a school to teach educational system of sewing, kitchen garden, and talks on physiology and hygiene has been started by a number of ladies, members of West Philadelphia Fountains of the True Reformers. The movement is under the supervision of Mrs. Cordella J. Atwell, matron of the Home for Aged and Infirm Colored Persons, and meets each week. John W. E Thomas, one of the best-known colored lawyers in Chicago, and the first colored man to be elected to the Legislature of Illinois, died Dec. 9. Besides being regarded as the wealthiest colored person in Chicago, Mr. Thomas has been for many years a character of considerable local renown. Mr. Thomas was born in Alabama in 1847. He was reared in the family of Dr. L. A. McCluckly, at Mobile. He received a good education, and later taught school in that city and in Chicago for many years. He removed to Chicago in 1870. In 1877 he was elected a member of the Legislature, where he served three terms. He was admitted to the bar in 1880. Mr. Thomas had always taken a leading part in the city's colored population. During his time in the State Legislature he had passed what was known as the Illinois civil bill, and was one of the men who voted for John A. Logan through his last struggle to be re-elected to the United State Senate. A Valuable Book For Advertisers. A variable Book For Advertisers. Nelson Chesman & Company, of St. Louis, New York & Chicago, the advertising agents, have issued a new edition of their Newspaper Rate Book, in which is given not only a full catalogue of the newspapers and periodicals in the United States and Canada, of 5,000 circulation and over with full descriptions of each paper (including number of pages, length and width of columns, character, circulation, etc.) but also the regular gross advertising rates for each paper per line or per inch, on short time advertisement as well as for three, six and twelve months. This annual is very valuable to advertisers and the book appears to be one that is indispensable to business men. Photographs in Colors. The experiments of Professor R. W. Wood, of the University of Wisconsin, in color photography were mentioned by the New York Tribune several months ago. Further details are now furnished by him to "Science." It thus appears that the Madison scientist has hit upon a thoroughly practical scheme, although at present it has not attained a high degree of development nor reached the commercial stage of its career. If the reader will recall what is known as the "three-color screen" system, already employed in photographing colors, and then remember what a "diffraction grating" is he will readily understand Professor Wood's method. Professor Wood begins, as do the others, by taking three negatives with the usual color screens, and he prints off on glass a positive from each negative. But from that point onward his procedure is unique. He employs other means to produce the effect of color on the observer's eye. Before considering these, however, it may be well to have a clear idea of the general appearance of the negatives and positives. The sensitive film that the photographer puts into his camera is to all intents and purposes transparent. The plate upon which in the three-screen process red rays only are THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER allowed to fall is so affected thereby that, when the plate has been treated in a developing bath, the light-struck regions are clouded and the rest of the plate still keeps clear. The cloud produced is a black one; and its opacity or denseness corresponds to the intensity of the red in the subject of the picture. The greens and blues produce black clouds also on their respective plates, but in different places from those where the reds were imprinted. The positives that are taken from these negatives reverse the situation. Tulip in pot (A diffraction grating picture.) showing clouds of opaque black where the negatives were transparent, and exhibiting clear patches wherever the negatives were clouded. If an observer were to stand before a large vertical screen with his eye at a very small hole, it would be possible with a prism suitably adjusted before a white light on the other side, to make him see a blaze of red, yellow, green, violet or any other single hue. Now, what is called a "diffraction grating," a transparent glass plate on which parallel lines have been engraved very close together, would act precisely like a prism in such an experiment. And by substituting for one grating another that has its lines spaced differently a change in color will be effected at the peephole. This is not because one grating produces only red and another only blue. Each grating makes a complete rainbow. But the position of the rainbow is different for each grating. In one case, the red part of it falls on the peephole, while with the other the blue comes opposite the aperture. The viewing apparatus which Professor Wood uses for the examination of one of his finished pictures is arranged on the plan just described. One must look through a hole in order to see it. And the thing which is used for exhibition purposes is a solitary plate upon which have been impressed, by a method about to be described, a lot of fine lines. All that was red in the original subject has been printed into the final picture in lines of such a spacing that they will throw the red part of their spectrum on the peephole. The greens of the original are represented by another set of lines, whose spacing has been so calculated that they will project the green part of their spectrum upon the eye. And so with the blues. The plate itself, removed from the apparatus and carefully examined, bears not the slightest trace of color, and is simply covered with fine parallel black lines, spaced variously, but according to one of three different systems. For the apparatus he uses Professor Wood finds that 2,000 to the inch brings the red where he wants it, 2,400 to the inch serves for the green and 2,750 for the blue. A NEW GERMICIDE TREATMENT FOR CANCER. This is the only Treatment in the World that destroys the largest CANCER or TUMOR by a single application of medicine, and is the least Pamful of all treatments. An application is made that penetrates at once the depths of the CANCER, destroying every ROOT, BRANCH and FIBER no matter how deep they may go. A permanent cure assured in from 2 to 5 weeks. Home Treatment sent to any part of the United States for $20.00 with full instructions an' when directions are followed close iy a cure is sure to follow. Address for full particulars, THE M'CARTY CANCER CURE 121 N. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. THE FREEMAN A Nationa. Negro News paper. It is conceded to be the leading Negro in lished by the race in the world. No expense is spared by the INDIANAPOLIS in ideal home journal. More special contributors than any two other Negro papers. We want an active agent in every town and city in Add: The Freeman, Indianapolis. 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 --- M. 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. She 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 E 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 outstook. 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: ISTER'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 Hoepeopathic 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, 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 liliment. Hopeless cases and those that others can not cure solicited to call. Foolkins 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. A woman feeding chickens in a rural setting. A farmer's wife in a sequestered portion of New England—north of the White Mountains—says of Ripans Tabules as a family medicine: "We think there is nothing like them. We keep them in the house and use them for most everything and they always cure." A new style packet containing THE RIPANS TABULES in a paper carton (without glass) is now for sale at some store—700 FIVE GREETS. 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, NO. 19 Sprucewood, single box for five tabules. It will be sold for five cents. RIPANS MARKETS may be had of rope, general store goods agents and at liquor shops and bar shops. A. H. 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 grow and stopped falling it is now growing beautifully. Before I began I knew your preparation I tried everything I heard of proved successful but your Marie 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 some of the remedies. Yorus for success. PRAELIE F. LONG. Prescott, Ark., Sesr. 310, 99; Dr. Sadie F. Porter, 404 Cedar街, Nishaukee, Nm. Dear Doctor: I beg leave to say that a 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 immediate relief. I have had treatments before, but nothing to compare with yours. Youubu medicine to the one and once gave me one dose of that Marie B. 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 " 1 Linen cest. $5.00 " Lung Balsam. $5.00 " Lung Brower. $5.00 " Mustache Grower. $5.00 " Rir Cil. $2.00 " Wash for Skin. $2.00 " Mexican Indian Soap Cake. $10.00 Agents wanted. For further particulars address, Dr. Sadie F. Porter, 904 Cedar street. Nashville. Tenn. Fty dollars reward for any person. Please call themed dresses with our proper credentials and signed by me. When writing for information please send stamps. DR. SADIE F. PORTER. 904'Cedar street. 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. Beware of imitations. The genuine never disapoints. Warranted harmless. Only 50 cents. Express paid. Write your name and address plainly to the Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash 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. T tuition fee in Medical and Dental Colleges each $80. Pharmaceutical College, $70. All students must register before Oct. 12, '99. For catalogue or further information apply to— F. J. SHADD, M. D. Secretary, P. E. STREET, NW SANTAL-MIDY In 48 hours Gonorrhoea and discharges from the urinary or- gan, arrested by Santa L. Midy Capsule without the overtime Price $1.0 of ALL Drugsite, or P. O. Box 2031. New York. A Cure for Blood and Skin Diseases, Eczema, Eruptions Scrofula, Blood Poison Cancer. 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 impurities. 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 drugstores sell B. B. B. at $1.00 per large bottle, or 6 bottles, (full treatment) $5. For trial bottle envelope 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. SEARS® PROEBUCK & CO. (Inc). Chicago, IL. (Bear, Wright & Boe & co. are through reins.) - Editor. NEW YORK STORE (ESTABLISHED 1853) 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. PETT'S DRY GOODS CO. The Annual Showing and Sale f.... Muslin Underwear OCCURS THIS MONTH. Needless almost to comment on its economical advantages. At least nine tenths of womankind have been converted to the buying of all lingerie from the ready-made. Of this number nearly one-half lay in their summer supply during January. Such a congestion of trade in one line could not exist without good reasons. Those reasons we believe will be most manifest should you follow the daily announcements that appear for the next few days. The new styles you'll want to see anyhow. As for prices, we assure you they will be remarkably alluring. L. S. AYRES & Co indiana's greatest distributors of dry goods INDIANAPOLIS, IND. ..CITY NOTES.. Pro Eono 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. Mrs. Anna Mosby who died at Chicago was buried from Second Baptist church, this city. WANTED—Colored gentleman roommate; real nice front room; inquire upstairs. 417½ Indiana-ave. Sacred Heart Tabernacle No. 42, had charge of the funeral of Mrs. Milligan, which was held at Simpson Chapel. McKernan's new gent's furnishing store at 334 Indiana avenue keeps a complete stock of the latest gents wear at the lowest prices. Mr. Hillman died Wednesday, at his home in Bright street. His remains were taken to Evansville for burial. Mrs. Barbera Lonas of Osage street had her hands severely burned last Saturday night, while cleaning a pair of gloves. Pride of the West lodge, K. of P. will hold their public installation, Wednesday evening at their castle hall corner Illinois and Georgia streets. Kid Roberson the clever California light-weight pugilist and Jimmy Blackwell of this city will box at the Cleveland club on the 17th. Rolland T. Easley, jaintor of the Hubbard block was stricken with paralysis last Sunday morning. His death is expected at any time. 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 inimitations. Only 50 cents. Address Dept. S. Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash Avenue. Chicago. Frances Stiner vs. Wm. Bowman. Divorce. Defendant defaulted. Sub- nitted to court. Evidence heard. Finding for plaintiff. Decree of divorce. Judgment against defendant for costs. NEW YORK (ESTABLISH SOLE AGENT BUT GREAT ANNUA Evangelist J. L. Griffin is meeting with great success with his meetings at Simpson Chapel. The church was crowded last Sunday. He will preach to-morrow morning, afternoon and night. FORCED TO THE WALL GROCERIES.... Buy of the originator of cut prices—live well and save money. The Standard Tea & Grocery Company will quote you a few specials: 19 pounds best fine Granulated Sugar $1 2 pounds best soft White A sugar, $1 24 pounds extra O sugar, $1 Flour. we lead the world, in quality and price; $3 50 per barrel; 12-lb bag 23c; 25-lb bag, 45c; Notice! Notice! Any one desiring invitations or visiting cards neatly written, please send their order to Miss Mattie Ford, 604 Preston avenue, Houston, Texas. Attorney R. B. Bagby. Lawyer Robert Bruce Bagby is pleasantly located at No. 633 Lemcke building, opposite the Post Office where 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 expeditions manner. New Phone 922. THE SOCIAL WHIRL Miss Daisy Evans, of Seymour, Ind. the guest of Mrs. Retta Moss during the holidays was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Wm M. Lewis of 1956 Yandes street. Miss Evans teaches in the public schools of Seymour. The Mother Goose entertainment given by the Juvenile Epworth League, under the management of Mrs. Mattie Sissle, was quite a success, and it was enjoyed by all. Preparations are being made for the Old Folks convention. About forty people will take part. PERSONAL. Pro Bono cigars leads. Mrs. Stanley P. Mitchell will leave in a few days for Midway, Ky. Mrs. Susie Miller of school 23 spent her vacation in Detroit, Mich. Miss Laura Boyer has been quite ill at her home in Ellsworth street. Mrs. Elwood C. Knox will return to Shelbyville, Ky., Monday to take charge of her school. The funeral of Mrs. Milligan took place Thursday at Simpson Chapel, Rev. Sissle officiating. Mr. Henderson Bailey, of Kalamazoo, Mich., is visiting his daughter, in Alleghany street. Dr. Louisa Taylor after a pleasant visit with her relatives in Cincinnati, O., has returned. Mrs. Alice Robison of 129 North street who has been sick for several weeks is improving. Mrs. Mary Burr of this city who has been visiting in Bowling Green, Ky., returned home last week. Mr. and Mrs. Sneed, of the public schools, spent their vacation in Louisville, Ky. They report themselves as very much refreshed by the visit. . . . Rev. Philip A. Hubert, D. D. Missionary and Financial agent of the A. M. E. Zion connection with headquarters in Chicago was in the city last week. CAUTION TO OUR READERS! In buying the remake "To Create a Cold in One Day" ALEXANDRA BROMO-QUINNIE TABLETS be sure the signature of the inventor appears on each package. Many worthless imita- tions are put up under similar names and are calcu- lated to deceive the public. ARK STORE (ASHED 1853) TTERIICK PATTERN AL SALE FORCED TO THE WALL $198,000 Worth of Tailor-Made Clothing, Furnishing Goods, Etc., Removed to Indianapolis, to be Sold at Retail in Ten Days by J. W. Vandercliff, Assignee of Samuel J. Kearns & Co. On account of the recent failure of Samuel J. Kearns & Co., one of Chicago's largest wholesale clothiers, the entire stock, consisting of $198,000 worth of fine Tailor-made Clothing, Furnishing Goods, etc., has been removed to the large building, No. 33 South Meridian street, east side of street, between Washington and Maryland, Indianapolis, where the entire stock will be closed out at retail at 27 per cent less than their cost to manufacture in ten days, to satisfy the claims of creditors. This great Bankrupt Assignee's Sale opens today at 9 a. m., and will close in 10 days. The stock consists of $198,000 worth of fine ready-to-wear clothing, and as the assignee must make his final settlement with the court by Jan. 20, everything must be sold. A sale of such gigantic magnitude has never occurred in this city. A wholesale stock at retail. Below we quote a few of the many thousands of bargains to be offered: Good, heavy, durable Overcoats, in several shades, $1.98; this coat is of good material and warranted to hold its color, and positively sold to dealers for $12.00. You may take it home and give it a thorough examination, and if you do not think it worth $12.00, return the same any time during the sale and your $1.98 will cheerfully be refunded. Men's fine Overcoats, in blue, black and brown Beavers, $3.99; positively sold from our wholesale house for $15.00. Men's finest Vorumbo Beaver, heavy serge lined, $5.89; this coat is equal to any $20.00 Overcoat. Men's finest quality Overcoat, silk and satin lining, black, blue and tan, $7.48; positively worth $22 50, wholesale, or money refunded at any time up to January 20. The finest quality of custom-made Overcoats, made in our special order department and lined with heavy silk and satin, in four different shades, $12.85; this coat is positively worth $35.00, you may take it home and if you do not think it worth $35.00, or no matter what the cause may be, return the same and money will be cheerfully refunded. Men's fine Suits, $3.00; woolen material, worth $15.00 or your money refunded at any time. Men's fine Suits, in Cheviots and Velour, finished cassimeres, $5.85; worth $18.00; ask to see it. Men's extra fine Suits, in those latest Scotch Stripes, 9.85; positively worth $30.00; made in our custom tailoring department. Men's heavy, fine Cloth Pants, 98c fine quality, really worth $4.00; latest style and very handsome; take them home, and if not soiled, return the same at any time during the sale and we hereby agree to return the 98 cents. Men's fine Pantalouons for Sunday wear, $2.23; these are positively worth $6.00 and $7.00. Come early and get your pick. Latest styles in fall Neckwear from 3c to 21c, worth 75c to $1.00 each. Men's fine Sweaters worth $2 50, 69c. Boys' Suits and Cape Overcoats, from 98u up, in the latest shades and fine quality. Boys' Knee Pants, 7c worth $1.25. Men's Hats, 69u up, worth $2.00 and $4.00, in all shapes. Boys' Hats, 15c, worth $1 00. Fine Winter Under- wear, heavy fleece-lined, 59c, worth $2.50, and imported Camel's Hair Underwear, 50c a suit, worth $3.00. Heavy Winter Socks, 3c, worth 25c. Fine Silk Embroidered Suspenders 7c, worth 75c. Handkerchiefs, all kinds, 3c, worth 50e, and many bargains for the ladies and 10,000 different articles we cannot mention. Don't miss this sale if you value money, it will pay you to come 100 miles. Railroad fare paid to purchasers of $25 00 and over. Samuel J. Kearns & Co. Between Washington and Maryland J. W. VANDERCLIFF, Assignee New Style Hats All the New Style Hats at Seaton's hat store, 29 N. Pennsylvania street. Ten cent smoke for five cents—Pro Bono. Visiting Relatives. Cleveland. O., Special.—Mrs. Annie E. Woods, of Cleveland, O., is with relatives in Americus, Ga., where she will spend the winter. The Freeman's annual mid-winter reduction price is now on. Only $1.00. Happenings of Interes Greencastle, Ind., Special—Mr. Harvey Moore is back at his post in his shop on South Indiana street, after a serious illness of several weeks. * * Mrs. Hunter and daughter, of Indianapolis, are here to spend the winter, with Mrs. Lon Hunt. * * Mrs. Chas. W. Herring and Mrs. M. J. Townsend, of Chicago, visited friends in Indianapolis on New Year's day. * * Mrs. Sarah Miles gave a 6 o'clock dinner Jan. 2 in honor of Mrs. Townsend, of Chicago. * * Mr. Ed. W. Taylor left last Tuesday morning for Muncle, seeking employment. Mr. Taylor was a member of Co. F, 24th Inf.; also Mr. Taylor is a "crack" trombone and tuba player. * * Mr. Wm. Daniels spent Sunday with friends in Terre Haute. * * The Ancient Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem will give an entertainment at their hall on Saturday evening, Jan. 13th. New Telephone Co. A HOME INSTITUTION - - - HOME CAPITAL The Official Telephone for the City County and State the best of Service at Rates DROP US A POSTAL OR CALL. Buy of the originator of cut prices - live well and save money. The Standard Tea & Grocery Company will quote you a few specials: 10 pounds best fine Granulated Sugar $1 12 pounds best fine sugar, $1 24 pounds extra Sugar, $1 flour, we lead the world, in quality and price, $39 per barrel, 12-18 bag 23c, 25-18 bag, 45c 10 cakes Star Soap, 25c Best home made Mince Meat, 64c pound 2 quarts New Homony, 5e Brownies with Beans, 7e quart 3 pounds best California peaches, 25c Best Package Coffee, 11c pound Genuine Java coffee, 15e pound Fruitcurr, Beans, 7e quart 3 pounds best Tomatoes, 14c can Fancy sugar corn, 64c can 5 ounces little-rendered Lard, 74c pound Fruitcurr, Beans, 7e quart 6 pounds new California Prunes, 25c Best Star Tobacco, 42c pound 6 ounces fresh cocoa of cakes, 25c Best Honey syrup, 20c gal Fancy new Dates, 6c pound Fancy Elgin butter, 12c pound Fancy puffed wheat, 15c Haskell's wheat flakes, 8c package 3 boxes Ball blunting, 5c Best lump starch, 3e pound Strawberry eggs, 20c doz. Quaker rolled oats, 8c package Best head Rice, 5e pound We are the most up-to-date grocery people in the West. The Standard Tea & Grocery Co. 4 — BIG STORES — 4 Main Store, northwest corner Washington and New Jersey Streets. Branch. 151 N. Delaware Street. " 445 W. washington Street. " 38 Indiana Avenue. Telephone 2230 Old and New. L. A. JACKSON, Proprietor. Applications for License. NOTICE—The subscriber hereby 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 vinhos, 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 BRENNMAN. 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 Artics and Felt Boots at bottom prices. 336 Indiana Avenue The Favorite..... REED & ROBINSON Flanner & Buchanan, FUNERAL DIRECTORS 320 N. Illinois St., bet. New York and Vermont Sts BEST SERVICE FAIR PRICES MORRIS & CO., Groceries and Meat Market eeps constantly on hand a first-class supply of goods pertaining to the business 529 Senate Av, Corner NORTH ST. 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