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Subscribe at Once! We Want Agents Everywhere. THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME 13. NUMBER 7 JAMESA DAVIS, D. D. THE ELOQUENT DIVINE OF TEN- NESSEE CONFERENCE PROBABLE SUCCESSOR OF DR. C. S. Smith in the Sunday School Union--His Knowledge of Affairs And His Natural Fitness Make Him A Formidable Candidate. The Rev. James A. Davis, D. D., the subject of this sketch, whose cut appears in this issue, has often been introduced to the readers of The Freeman. He is one of the most gifted and popular ministers in the A. M. E. Church. He has been prominent before the church for a number of years, and is now being mentioned as the probable successor of Dr. C. S. Smith in the Sunday-school Union at Nashville. Dr. Davis is a natyue of Kentucky. He was born in Oldham county, Dec. 19, 1861. He was converted and joined the church in 1878. He was licensed to preach by the Rev J.A. Jordan in 1879. In 1882, he was admitted into the itinerant ministry, and for the last twelve years has pastored some of the largest and most influential churches in the gift of his connection. He is now serving his eighth appointment in the city of Nashville, and is as popular and strong to-day as when he received his first appointment, St. John A. M. E. church (Nashville) which is now being pastored by V. the eloquent, Dr. Tyre, enjoyed one of the most prosperous pastorates known in its history under the leadership of Dr. Davis. A heavy mortgage debt of nearly $20,000 was reduced to less than $6,000, and the present beautiful structure finished at a cost of $4,000. Besides he added a membership of over three hundred souls to the church. St. Paul, his present pastorate, three years ago was repaired and beautified at a cost of $2,000. These magnificent efforts, together with his matchless record in the past, have placed him in the front ranks of the ministry of his church. And to-day he enjoys the distinction of being "the young money king of the connection." In personal appearance, Dr. Davis is below the medium size, with clear-cut, scholarly features, and possesses a most winning address. As a pastor, he is actively personified and an indefatigable worker. He possesses the art of an organizer and director, which is the key to successful church work. With a broad grasp of the situation and a mind awake to the minutest details, he is a natural leader, and never wants for a follow-up. With ready tact and warm sympathy, he knows how to approach and win men. Having a rich social nature, a kindly disposition, and the polish of a true gentleman, he is admired and esteemed throughout the entire A. M. E. Church. Among the many who are being discussed for higher positions in the church, his name being prominently mentioned as the processor of Dr. C. S. Smith. For eight years has been identified with the Sunday-school Union as secretary of General Board, and also secretary of the Executive Board, and is more fully acquainted with the work of the institution than any other man outside of Dr. Smith himself. His knowledge of affairs, together with his naturalness make him the logical successor of the present incumbent who aspires to the bishop. Besides this, he has an extensive acquaintance with the business and monied assets of Nashville, both white and black, and INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1900 HON. ALEXANDER HAMILTON, Thirty-third Degree Mason and Commander-in-Chief of Prince Hall Consistory. can bring to his aid whatever support desired. The Christian Recorder, under date of Jan. 4, 1900, said of him: "Rev. J. A. Davis, D. D., the little giant of Tennessee, should be given the management of the Sunday-school Union. If Dr. Davis is elected secretary of the Sunday-school, and the Union is placed upon a self-supporting basis, he will make it go. Rev. Davis is well known to the church as one of the most fearless champions of economy and justice. He is, by right, heir to this department; his great work for the church, his many articles in past years relative to how the Sunday-school department should be managed, and his well-known ability combined, make him the logical candidate, and hence should receive support from all quarters of the connection." The Rev. G. H. Burks, delegate-elect to the General Conference from Kentucky, through the columns of The Southern Christian Recorder, Jan. 11, 1900, said of him: "I put in nomination Rev. J. A. Davis, D. D., of Nashville, Tenn., for secretary of our Sunday-school Union. I am certain he will reflect credit on the position, for he is better acquainted with the workings of the department than any one we know of, except the present secretary. Dr. Davis is a sound theologian, a good teacher and a man of business qualifications." In the same church organ, under date of Feb. 1, 1900, Rev. B. G. Gordon of the Tennessee delegation to the General Conference writes: "A motion has been made by Rev. G. H. Burks of Kentucky, nominating Rev. J. A. Davis for secretary of the Sunday-school Union. I second the nomination, because I know Dr. Davis' ability as a preacher, orator, a deep theologian and as a business man." The Nashville American, The Nashville Banner, Paul Quinn Weekly, The Dallas Express and The Freeman, have also made favorable mention of Dr. Davis to succeed Dr. Smith in the Sunday-school Union. These, however, are but a few of the many mentions of Dr. Davis' name for the secretaryship of the Sunday-school Union, all of which evidence the fact that there is a general demand both upon the part of his friends within and without the church for his elevation. But Dr. Davis is a stanch friend of Dr. Tyree, and does not care to push his candidacy to the detriment of the latter. In conversation with your correspondent he said: "Yes, sir, I am aware that my name is being very generally mentioned to succeed Dr. Smith in the Union. But Dr. Tyree is my friend, and I shall do nothing to injure his chances for the bishopric, and he will have my support from first to last. If, after the contest for the bishopric is over, my friends should do me the honor of voting for me for the Union, I shall feel more than pleased, and if ever elected, I pledge the church my best efforts to make the Sunday-school Union all that it once was." REV. J. W. PICKETT. M. D. Clarksville, Tenn., Special.—Allen Day, which is commemorated in honor of Richard Allen, the founder of the A.M.E. Church was celebrated at St. Peter's A. M. E. church Wednesday, Feb. 14; Rev. J. W. Porter, pastor. Mrs. Ferguson, mother of Mr. L. Ferguson, died recently after a long illness. Messrs. Steele & White and J. X. Radcliff, have consolidated their barbershops on Strawberry street. Mr. Henry Russell, an aged and respectable citizen, died after a brief illness February 4. Mr. Wallace Tyler, long known here as one of the oldest hack drivers in the city, died here recently. He was a member of several lodges. Mr. Jerry Cabb of this city was recently married to a young Indian squaw, who is a descendant of Sitting Bull. The marriage took place in the Indian territory. Mr. Will Johnson and wife recently returned from St. Louis after brief stay. Mr. Will Newby and Miss Lizzie McCrae were married recently greatly to the surprise of their many friends. After a wedding feast was spread they took an extended honey-moon trip to St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Grant S. Neal, the Freeman's hustling representative, is in the city taking subscriptions. He has a long list of them: among them are prominent lawyers, doctors and men of all professions. He is being welcomed by the citizens here. Mr. A. M. Townsend arrived in the city February 1. He will begin immediately to teach music at the Francis Rhoda College which is conducted by Prof. Lefftow, who has prepared an PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY SIX MONTHS, 85C; one YEAR $1.50 excellent program to be rendered on Feb. 22—Washington's birthday. Mr. J. P. Steele lost his baby recently. The Dixon-Page alderman's contest resulted in victory for the former, as the latter did not care to pursue the contest further. Mr. Alexander Whitfield has returned to Chicago after a brief stay in the city. Mrs. Freeman, formerly of Evansville, Ind., is in the city visiting her daughter, Mrs. N. R. Kimbrough. When in the city be sure to get The Freeman from W. L. Johnson who handles all the leading race journals. Paducah Snapshots. Paducah, Ky., Special. — The Paducah Dramatic Club gave an entertainment Monday night, the 12th at Odd-Fellows' Hall. Charlie Jones and John Carrothers will play an exhibition game of pool soon for the championship of the state, Miss Mary Mansfield is ill. Miss Julia Brooks of Hopkinsville, is visiting Miss Willie Mohead. The 4th brass band has reorganized. The remains of Miss Ella Perry were shipped here from the insane asylum a few days ago. Mr. Pete Miller who suffered a sprained limb the result of a runaway accident, is improved. For the benefit of Mr. James Leach, a swell server was served at Will Leach's cafe by a limited number of his friends. James Grogan was sent to the pest house on account of small-pox. Lewis Ward was ill this week. Now is the time to subscribe. At once. HONALEX. HAMILTON A PROMINENT AND PROGRESSIVE CITIZEN OF ATLANTA GA., REPRESENTING BEST CULTURE. Business Enterprise and Professional Skill of The South--A Contractor and Builder--Held in High Esteem in Councils of Secret Organations The gentleman whose name appears at the head of this article stands foremost among the progressive and most prominent citizens in the city of Atlanta and state of Georgia. Through his wide influence and uniring energy the largest Consistory of Scottish Rite Masons $33^{\circ}$ and $32^{\circ}$ and Temple of the Mystic Shrine and of the Cryptic Rite degrees in the world has been established in the city of Atlanta, Ga., with Honorable and Illustrious Alexander Hamilton, commander-in-chief of Prince Hall Consistory. Rev, J. A. Brockett, D. D., first lieutenant commander; H, R. B, Merton, M. D., second lieutenant commander; C. C. Cater, Esq., M. of S. O.; A. B. Reynolds, Esq., G. C.; A. D. Hamilton, Esq., G. S.; G. Logan, Esq., G. treasurer; J. H. Branch, Esq., G. H.; Z. G. Cook, Esq., C. G.; H. Rollingsworth, Esq., G. S. Imperial Grand Council—H. R. Butler, M. D. I. G. P., 33d"; Hon. H. A. Rucker, A.; Ill. W. E. Terry, H. P. P.; M. M. Ponton, T. D. D., 1st C. M.; W. O. Murphy, Esq., 2d C. M.; A. B. Reynolds, Esq., C. O. of G.; Alexander Hamilton, Esq., C. R.; W. C. Thomas, Esq., J. R.; J. Connally, Esq., treasurer; A. D. Hamilton, Esq., O. G.; M. A. Thomas, Esq., O. R. G.; Joseph Bridwell, Esq., O. S. G.; J. R. Fletcher, Esq., I. G. C. R.; M. L. Robinson, Esq., I. G. R.; Dr. H. L. Harris, I. G. H. P. General Grand Council o' the R. and S M., of the Cryptic Rite—Rev, Joshua A' Brockett, D. D., Thrice I. M.; W. C. Thomas, Esq., I. P. C of W.; H. R. Butter, M. D. R.; H. L. L. Lee, C. of G.; C. H. Reed, Esq.; M. Hon. H. A. Rucker, Right- I. M.; D. John Logan, Esq.; M. of E.; A. D. Hamilton, Esq.; C. of G.; M. B. Barrett, Esq. Chaplain; M. W. Andrews, Esq.; S. C. A. Moon, E. q., S. St. John Knights of Templar—W. C. Thomas, Esq., E. C.; Alexander Hamilton, Esq., 1st L. T.; J. A. Brockett, D. D., 2d L. T.; M. M. Ponton, S. T. D., E. C.; Hon. H. A. Rucker, O.; H. R. Butter, M. D., E. R; A. B. Reynolds, Esq., T.; M. A. Thomas, Esq., V. M. of C.; W. O. Murphy, Esq., L. of G.; A. D. Hamilton, Esq., S. Keystone Chapter of R. C—A. B. Reynolds, Esq., M. W. P. M.; W. C. Thomas, Esq., K. S. W.; H. R. Butler, D. D., J.; M. M. Ponton, S. T. D., G. O.; G. H. Reed, Esq, R. T.; C. C. Cater, Esq.; H. C. J. Jones, Esq., M of C. A. Wright, Esq., C. of G.; E. C. Freeman, Esq., S. Red Cross L. of P.-J. Logan, Esq., Thrice P. M.; M. A. Thomas, Esq., V. S. G. W.; Z. G. Cook, Esq., J.; W. O. Murphy, Esq., G. O.; A. W Wilson, Esq., S.; J. E. Wilson, Esq., G. T., W. M. Andrews, Esq., G. M. C.; R. Tredwell Esq., G. C. of G.; J. H. Covington, Esq., G. H.; C. H. Jenkins, Esq., G. T. In the rank of this consistory, are two medical doctors, five ministers of the Gospel, one United States Treasury official, eighn mail clerks, one undertaker, five contractors, one president of life insurance, fourteen merchants, two printers and three tailors and others of substantial worth as men and citizens. In the midst of these gentlemen who stand as representatives of the best culture, business enterprise and professional skill of the South, the Hon. Alexander Hamilton, commander-in-chief. He is six feet and two inches tall, of splendid physique, a former member of the House of Representatives, city councilman, foreman of the Superior Court jury of Barber county. As a true master among men, Mr. Hamilton is courteous to all, of easy approach, yet of a most dignified bearing. He is a contractor and builder in the best and truest sense of these terms, and in his office are to be found drawings and plans executed by Mr. A. D. Hamilton, of some of the most beautiful residences and public buildings in the city of Atlanta. One must however, visit Mr. Hamilton's beautiful home to fully appreciate the noble qualities of this princely man, who with his beautiful wife are among the most delightful entertainers of Atlanta's most exclusive social circle. JOSHUA A. BROCKETT. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. MAJOR'S MELANGE. 2 THE FREEMAN AS AN EDUCATOR OF THE MASSES--THE CRITERION OF NEGRO JOURNALISM. The last decade has brought to light many revelations appertaining to the race. Every specimen of Negro ingenuity worth a moments notice has came to the surface through no less potent factor than the Negro press. If for no other reason than possessing a black epidermus, the Negro has been hated, hounded and hung, in no instance can history retrace or restrain the incidents or features leading up to the dare deviltry, perpetrators and perpetrated, that the Negro press has not spoken its entire mind and feeling upon the matter. If rom some Institution of learning in the North, East, South or West, where the black boy or the black girl by their high marks of excellence have brought honor to the race and blessed their family name. The Negro editor ever alert [like some great astronomer sweeping the heavens for some ether-god of light] for the glorious occupation of using his best gold pen, to write his very best thoughts in enology of the young hero or heroine as the case has often been. Here the lawyer pleads a complex case, strung tight with legal technicalities, his face black, that of his client, white; all of the spectators of the scene where the brilliancy of intellect is matched for the fray that will determine profit or loss for the race, have shades of opinion, but public opinion, the press and natural ability, besides the capability of well won laurels, give him, the Negro, the advantage over his promising young antagonist, whose whole stock in trade constitutes a frazzled but stale chestnut, love of Salmagunda handed down from the family tree, to-getner with a swallow tail coat with a legend to it, which runs like this. 'This is the coat worn by John C. Calhoun, whose dignified grim visage is handed down to the wearer.' Or when some mysterious occult disease lays low some favorite, the daughter, or son, or gray haired sire; the doctor of the town puzzled, the Negro doctor is called as a last resort and the patient recovers as is often the case, the Negro press exultant and enraptured, tells the world the facts of the matter while yet the daily newspapers and the people they represent are startled, dumb-founded and silent. If in battle array the forces are so marshalled that the right or left flank is endangered or possibly partially surrounded by the enemy and the American Negro soldier stalks the valley of death with nothing but daring and intrepid gallantry to spur him, he cuts down the enemy and saves the sons of the Georgians whose occupation consists in lynching Negroes, it is then the Negro press, like a great trumpeter, heralds forth in clarion notes the facts of a vanquished host by on bravese in ebony. The Negro press has for many years not only stood sponsor at the bar of public opinion for the race, but it has acted the ever alert chaperone for the Negro debutant or debutantee, anxious for their maintainence of honor, eager of their conquests and while proud of the glory in achievements the first to proclaim the joyful news of success and always sorrowful and hesitating to pen defeat. In every crisis where the minister, the historian, the lawyer, doctor, mechanic, author, inventor, farmer, teacher, singer, actor or whatever the calling in life may be, no paper in North America has done as much as the Indianapolis Freeman, during its existence to make certain and sure the irrepressible facts pertaining to them, known. It has always taken "high gro lamented N Cuney said to the Negro of Texas, and maintained its established principle in all its racial affairs. In its far reaching embrace it has shone forth like a great star guiding the wanderer, sounding the depths, pointing out the shoals and quicksands and counseling the race to be conservative, stalwart in righteousness and in vengeance to be always just. Like a naval monitor it has stood the assaults of envy and jealousy and like little Geo. Dixon who knocked out every thing that got in front of him, the great Freeman unsullied moves majestically on filling its mission as the great educator of the masses of the race and convincing the onward Caucasian that the prophets of the 60's were mere visionary dreamers; that the Negro lives, multiplies, accumulates, learns and in a few more decades will close up the social and ethnological chasm that grows lesser year by year. In politics the Indianapolis Freeman has never wavered in a clear forcible enunciation of the principles of Lincoln, Donglass, Grant, Logan, Sunner, McKinley, Fairbanks and Beveridge. The citizen of the black nation has never been played with. Hide and seek has never bedrabbled the Freeman's garments. It has ever been the firm Black Goddess of Republicanism since Hon. Geo. L. Knox became the publisher, upholding in one hand the light giving torch of honesty, steadiness of purpose and race constancy; while in the other she holds the parchment of peace. The great paper is always in the happy mean never extreme, fanatical nor given to lassitude. It knows when and how to speak on all public, religious or social issues and because of this it has long since been adopted as the only safe news paper of the American Republic, published by the race. Its solidity from a financial standpoint makes it a certainty. Its firmness from a political standpoint makes it a safe paper. Its truthfulness and high purpose with justice tempered with mercy makes it a great paper. Here is honesty, the brightest jewel that bedecks the American crown of citizenship the palladium of the American home, sustained in its publication, by the Negro throughout the world and by lovers of liberty wherever the English language is spoken. M. A. MAJORS, M. D. Mr. Warren La Rue, who has been in Jefferstown, Ky., for sometime was in the city this week enroute to Cleveland, CAUTION TO OUR READERS! In buying the remedy "To Cure a Cold in One Day," LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE TABLETS be sure the signature of the inventor E. H. M. appears on each package. Many worthless imitations are put up under similar names and are calculated to deceive the public. Take Soldiers Relief. A sure cure for pains or cramps in the stomach, Cholera Morbus. Diarrhoea, Dysentry Summer Complaint, Cholera Infantum and indigestion, Testimonials. Manufactured by A. A. Nichols, 407 W. Northt. street Indianapolis, Indiana. Drugstores. CEREAL EXPORTS. Statistics of the Way This Country Feeds the World. The importance of the American farmer is not revealed in its fullest extent until his relation to the world's food supply is considered. That relation it may be stated is a very intimate one, as men of all nations would attest if the farmer should suddenly decide to go out of business and live on the gains of the past two years. Then the old adage "Half a loaf is better than none," might find a more literal interpretation than in this well-fed age. One cannot travel through the big wheat farms of the northwest without being wonderfully impressed with their show of industry and enterprise. They give the farmer his most favorable background. But it is necessary to resort to dull statistics to know the part played by the agriculturists of the United States in guarding the world from a perpetual hunger, to say nothing of the American cattlemen. To begin at once on racts, the American farmer is responsible for annual exports aggregating in value $300,000;000 for cereal alone. This, be it remembered, is after catering to a very heavy home demand. The largest single item is furnish by wheat. Corn, cornmeal and flour contribute the other parts. Last fiscal year was a record one for flour, when 18,485,620 barrels were shipped. The number of bushels of wheat was 139,432,815. In 1891 the amount of wheat was 161,000,000 bushels, which is the greatest total of which any account is to be had. During 1897-98 the exports of corn amounted to 208,744,000, which was the record in that cereal up to that time. If one wishes to show the stupendous results of agrarian labor one should turn to the figures given in the last annual report of the New York Produce Exchange, which contains export figures since 1831, when records were first available. Since that year the value of the cereals sent abroad from the United States has footed up to over six billions of dollars. This means that something like 4,300,000 bushels of corn and wheat have been sent out of the country to supply deficiencies in the food products of European nations. There has been a gradual development in these sixty-eight years, with several periods of very rapid expansion. For instance, in the five years ending with September, 1835, the amount of wheat exported was only 614,145 bushels. The output of flour in that interval was 5,241,964 barrels. By 1865 the wheat exports had risen to a total of 138,306,000 bushels; ten years later they were 224,019,376 bushels, doubling in the fiveyear period following. The best prices that the farmer has received for his wheat came between 1865 and 1870, when he averaged on the five years $1.43 a bushel. The average between 1890 and 1895 was 82 cents. In 1895 he only received 65 cents for what wheat he sent abroad, and shipped out 40,000,000 bushels, less than one-third of last year's export total. An interesting study from the figure given in the report has been made in the proportion of wheat shipped as flour to the total share 1831. In that year it reached 97.2 per cent. The ratio fell rapidly until 1880, when the percentage was only 18.84 Last year it was 40.68 p- - - - - - N. Y Mall and Express. VICK'S Big Seed Bargain All packets are full size. Seeds selected from the best stock. Collection put up in handsome, attractive style. Full directions in each box how to grow the seeds best, where to grow them, when to grow them. We guarantee it will please you—if it doesn't, don't hesitate to send the collection back. We'll refund the money. The Standard Tea & Grocery Company wishes to name a few specials for Saturday and Monday, Feb. 10 and 12. 19 pounds best fine Granulated Sugar $1 Hawkey Rolled Oats, 4% c, package. Best sugar cured California Hams, 7% c pound Fancy Elgin butter, 12% c pound Fancy new corn meal, 1c pound Best Grade Star Tobacco, 38% c pound Grape Nuts, 10% c package. Our Regular 30c Java & Mocca Coffee goes in this sale at 18c lb. Fells Naptha Soap, 4c cake. Ivory Soap, 4c cake. 10 cakes Lenox, Jason or Big 6, soap, 25c. 11b can Climax Baking Powder, 12¾c. This is just a few of our prices. You can be convinced of facts that we are the cheapest people on earth for good groceries by calling on any of our 4—BIG STORES—4 Main Store, north west corner Washington and New Jersey Streets. Branch. 151 N. Delaware Street, near Ohio. “ 445 W. Washington Street, near West. “ 338 Indiana Avenue, near Senate. Telephone 2230 Old and New. L. A. JACKSON, Proprietor. An Innovation in Race Journalism. Harrisburg, Pa., Jan. 3, 1900. Editor Freeman—Permit us to congratulate you upon your excellent Holiday edition. It is an innovation in race journalism. 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I sold copies to persons that I could not get to subscribe, and everyone that got a copy says that t 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. M. A. B. YOU CAN MAKE BIG MONEY ENTERTAINING THE PUBLIC. $30.00 to $300.00 and more work without previous experience. No other busi- ness returns for the little effort required. We furnish complete out- fits. The work is all very high class and any man can operate the out- fit by following our instructions. Write pictures and catalogs from the book from the publication by making big MONEY on our plan. ENTERTAINMENT SUPPLIE CO. Randolph and Fifth Avenue, 11L. Reunion this page will write. Attorney O. V. Royall is now located at room 45 Baldwin Block. Dr. Colley's Private Hospital. For the Accommodation of all Colored People in need of Surgical or Medical attention is still doing business on strictly private basis. Dr. Colley's Systemic Regulator and Blood Purifier, $1.00 per bottle. Nerve Vigor Restored for $5.00. Send money with order, as no medicines are sent C. O. D. For information write Dr. Colley's Private Hospital. For the Accommodation of all Colored People in need of Surgical or Medical attention is still doing business on strictly private basis. Dr. Colley's Systemic Regulator and Blood Purifier, $1.00 per bottle. Nerve Vigor Restored for $5.00. Send money with order, as no medicines are sent C. O. D. For information write DR. E. DUVAL COLEY, Write for Dr. Colley's SYSTEMIC REGULATOR and BLOOD PURIFIER. $1. bottle. 437 Pioneer St. Cincinnati, O BIG MONEY FOR AGENTS Write for Dr. Colley's SYSTEMIC REGU- LATOR and BLOOD PURIFIER. $1. bottle. 437 Pioneer St. Cincinnati,0 BIGMONEYFORAGENTS Reader! we want a lady or gentleman agent in every neighborhood to sell Gononda's Great Female and Liver Medicine. In order to get this great remedy before the people, we bring the prices very low: on trial orders the packages sell for 250 each; we will send $3.25 worth by mail for $1.20 after this we will let you sell on commission—allow 40c on the dollar. In this way you make $2.05 out of this outfit. Great Thunderbolt Lniment sold under positive guarantee to cure all pains. It is use internally and externally; ask your druggist and merchant for the same and if he can't supply you send One Dollar for three large size fifty-cent bottles express pre-paid and also we want a few traveling agents to travel for salary by the day—pay good money and railroad fare and those that write in regard to this matter send a self-adhesive envelope, stamp, and remember this is a colored firm and the only firm of its kind to employ colored and pay them money and their railroad fare and the success lay in the race; and notice to the ministers, preachers or pastors, those desiring to handle our remedies we will be please to have them to give samples away to their members and you can send 25c in stamps to half pay postage, we will send you one package and many samples to give away; we have valuable presents to give those that get us good agents to sell and we also have a great Hair Restorative, will make the hair grow when nothing else will and we recommend it very highly for restoring hair to its natural color, and as a remedy for baldness, we guarantee to make gray hair black. We will sell anyone this Great Hair perscription and three more must be beat: and we have said nothing, the remedies we sure cure for Rheumatism, Piles and Female Trouble satisfaction guaranteed—each One Dollar or the four (including the Hair Restorative) for 25c or will send you a sample of all for One Dollar. As a test trial any drngest will fill either one of the prescriptions at a little cost to you. Address C. G. GONOND, M.D. Briinkler Ark, box 11 THE WONDER OF THE AGE. IS THE AMERICAN LIMBLESS OTTON GROWN BY Rev. I. N.FITZPATRIK NEAR OPELIKA LA This Very Prolific Plant Yields From One to Five Bales to the Acre. The Fibre is said to be one of the finest in the world, and is worth nearly twice as much as the ordinary cotton. The stalk grows from 4 to 14 and 15 feet high, has from 40 to 250 bolls to stalk and more at times, according to richness of the soil and the seasons. The following are two of the TESTMONIALS of those who bought the seeds from Rev. Fitzpatrick, last fall. This Very Prolific Plant Yields From One to Five Bales to the Acre. The Fibre is said to be one of the finest in the world, and is worth nearly twice as much as the ordinary cotton. The stalk grows from 4 to 14 and 15 feet high, has from 40 to 250 bolls to stalk and more at times, according to richness of the soil and the seasons. The following are two of the TESTIMONIALS of those who bought the seeds from Rev. Fitzpatrick, last fall. Mt. Meigs, Ala., Oct. 1, 1869. Rev I. N. Fitzpatrick. Dear Sir:—From the two pounds of African Limbimble Cotton seeds that I bought of you last fall I have gathered a bale weighing 500 lbs. I only planted 20 rows an acre long. Would have made more to the acre, but it was injured by the storm and drought. I am certain that if the cotton is planted earlier, and with favorable seasons, that it will yield more to the acre than you said. Yours very respectfully. SHEEPARD MURDOCK. Pike Road, Ala., Nov. 1, 1899. Rev. Fitzpatrick. Dear Sir:—I am delighted with your cotton and think that it will do more than you represented it to do. I bought one pound of seeds from you and made one bale of cotton weighing 400 pounds; and I have already sold $50 worth of seeds. Those who saw the cotton growing engaged the seeds before I picked the cotton. I can sell a ton of seeds if you can spare them. Write me. Yours &c. J. B. BLACKBURN. We have scores of letters, such as the above, from parties we sold seeds to last fall, and would gladly give names and and post office addresses, but it would make this circular to large to be convenient. CASH RATES FOR THE SEEDS. Peck, will plant 2 acres dropped in 3 foot rows, $2.50. Half bushel, $4.75. One bushel, $9.00. If you wish to secure seeds for another year, act at or ce, as many wrote me last spring too late to obtain them. Direct all letters to me, Box 180, Opelika, Ala. Yours truly. L. N. Fitzpatrick During my absence in South Africa, I picked all letters to me at Opelika. My wife, Mrs. Fitzpatrick will answer all letters and fill all orders promptly. Dear Sir; I am delighted with your cotton and think that it will do more than you represented it to do. I bought one pound of seeds from you and made one bale of cotton weighing 400 pounds; and I have already sold $80 worth of seeds. Those who saw the cotton growing engage, the seeds before I picked the cotton. I can sell a ton of seeds if you can spare them. Write me. Yours &c. J. B. BLACKBURN. We have scores of letters, such as the above, from parties we sold seeds to last fall, and would gladly give names and post office addresses, but it would make this circular to large to be convenient. CASH RATES FOR THE SEEDS. Peck, will plant 2 acres dropped in 3 foot rows, $2.50. Half bushel, $4.75. One bushel, $9.00. If you wish to secure seeds for another year, act at orce, as many wrote me last spring too late to obtain them. Direct all letters to me, Box 180, Opelika, Ala. 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Lowery, How are you!"—Jas. a coe christian sends regards to all that he does not know. pet ‘The Morton Bros., sends regards to Hood and pl Greet ae ‘regards to Fountain and Carrie B, Wood’— iarence Powell- MoCarver, Reed and McCarver reports good sevess this Season see Payton & Harris, comedy sketch artists, are’ rehearsing a new act. ‘ wee overton & Halliday have in preparation new cotta tor the Bast. pers sae F. fy Denton sends regards to Chas, Parker, 14 Watts and Beulah Chambers. see iss Anna Cook is doing some great work whi the William fe Waller Quartets eae ne Macon City Kid sends regards to Prank auiljculo. of the Oliver Seott stinstrels. eee Miss Mamie Emerson recieved a diamond ving for her birthday from her husband, Olar- ‘ce Logan, .3e Fred Douglass, of the Williams & Walker company is president of welub of three, which iSkttowa as'the D. HL and Af. eee sufus Wilson, tuba player with the “Policy piiyers, spent a pleasant woek with his moth rand father while wt Indianapolis. eee Jolin Rucker, the “Alabama Blossom” sends rouaris to Patrick, Simpson, Porter and the Housley Bros. Hesays:n hy Dont You Get aiLady of Your Own." wee Miss Maggte Davis has joined hands, with wiet'hatel Bagey, and the remainder of ihieseason will be known as Davis& Puggsley. Bob Pannell, tcores much, success nightly ith tue "Lnektest Goon in Town” with the Rivt'Minstrels. He sends regards ‘to Dick Thomas. see Miss Mattio}Evans, one of the charming little ldios with the Williams & Walker company, twas the guest of bermother during their stay at Indianapolis Miss Madge Warren made a quick visit to Cincinaati Sunday, to see ber mother. “She re- turned Monday iu time to open at the matinee jerformanceat Indianapolis. eee Clermont & Tneker, composers and arrang- ons ouire to hear froin ther mang friends and Sind regards to all professionals. Their ad- ‘inpas is F118, Rampart, New Orleans, La, vee Hilliard Brower, contortionist, writes that ‘hohas boon released from the post-house where hie bad teen held with a inikd caso of smallpox. Hesends regards to members of the Mahara Minstrels, ‘The Great American Choir, composed of Most: Whiten Vines, Wilt ‘isi. Won Mor: reno, WH Raven, Henty Henderson, Master Bis; Richard Lewis’ and. Ben Moore. is closing tholtest-part with the Seott Minstrels. Notes from Moses’ “Coontown 400"—"W. H. Powors new sketeh "Fun it the, White Foils’ Parlor’ assinted by Miss Henriotta Terrell, is. @ Winner tiehrowgh the northwest. Tom Joffer: Son" has staged the afterpiece "Americans Abrowd:* the leading people in theact is: Wit, Powers, Blanche Erwin, Cora Jones, Sophia Kohitwon, BB: Kenuetie, 4. Armstrong and Henrietta Terrell, Everybody is well.” Walter Brister sends regards to all friends, Miss Maggie Davis, the clever soubrette, ica valuable member of the Williams and Walker company. wun Mr, Wilfred H. Day, musical director with the Williams and Walker company, was a Freeman aller, during’ their engagement wae . Mis: Lottie Thompson, ae “Mies Gushing- ten," in’ “The Poliey Players,” Williams & Walker's funny faree comedy, keeps the sudience ma hilarious condition while be- fore the footlights, Mr, Samuel L, Tuck, of the well known firw of Hurtig, Seamon & Tuck, was a Pree- wuan caller, Wednesday. Mr. "Tuck repre. sents the above named firm ax manager of the Williams. "Walker ceompany. Mr. Charles L, Moore, who looks after the inter ‘sts of the two well known comedians ‘was tiso a pleasant ealler at. this office during their engagement at Indianapolis. eee Frank Kirk, comedy musteal acrobat, with Rosco. Holland’s: Original Nashville Stu- ‘ents combined with Gideon's Big’ Minstrel Carnival, hag joined hands with Walter Bristcr, the well known cornet soloist ‘and terat. ‘They intend to doa comedy. acro- itie musical act, using all novelty instruc hients of their own manufacture, next. seae co, Mr. Kirk claims to be the first of the niov to doa single comedy musical act; also tbe irst one of hig race to manufacture and esuccessfully his own instruments. He ‘ys that he intends to make thisthe strong: ffleomedy musical act before the public. ile sends regards to Mallory Bros., and] eee _Xotes from the Williams and Walker Co, | zit Williams & Walker Co. played Jack |: pusille IIL, the home of the Mallory Bros., Usb. ith. (6 adarge and appreciative audi: | fee. After the show Mr, Sylvester Arbuckle | Thon, Chicago Orchestra with Theodore 2 uas 98 its director, recently gave place iis Provram to music of a Negro, in the Person of Coleridge Taylor, of London, Eng. X,.5 Yery probable that this was the first roca, Music that ever appeared on the fyeeram of the Thomas Orchestra. It was agretore an event of much interest to the ome Nean Negro. The writer did not, how- reishe Any oF the colored lovers of music Stthis concert. The selection was the ave ‘THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. TR a a ee eee eee: 2) i ees ee eee Mie ee te Se. ise ey hig sats a oo oe A : a (e Uh SS ean Foe RN WRN eta i PS § Pre ae Boas, a Sek se ees a igen ae | =e ye ee a Se ay, ee tee an WA eee eee ’ SAL en eR SRE HONEA CM Rey ag Re ee Se | a Re ee es eee Pe meee 2 aa Ro DR es, Sarak a ea ue a Oe a oe | eae Bes eae ae ee LOUIE H. WILLHITE, Manager of the Madison (8. Dak.) Opera House. “Onaway! Awake” the principal tenor solo from "the cantata “Hiiuwatha’s “Wedding Feast” of which Mr. Taylor is the author. It was sung by Mr, Whitney Mockeridze, Chi tago's favorite tenor. The musical eritie in speaking of Mr. Mockeridge’s singing has this to say: “His other number came in the second half and was of more immediate in- terest, as it was an aria from the new “‘Hia- watha” cantata by Coleridge Taylor, which Isto be presented in London in the’ spring, and for which Mr. Mockeridge has been chosen to ereate the tenor role, Coleridge ‘Taylor is a decidedly young colored man of twenty-five, whose remarkable musical. tal- ent has led bim into the realm of compost tion several times with surprisingly scholar- ly and finished results, ee Notes from the Big Minstrel Festival.—We are now in Colorado. At Florence, we en- countered the first real cold weather of the teason. ‘The weather isso cold. that two thirds of the parades have to be made with the drums, the men’s horns all being frozen. ‘Our leader, James Lacy being compelled to order his men off of parade and go in to dif ferent places to thaw out their instruments. As I stated, this being the first cold weather to encounter, it went hard with the boys, On returning home that night from the show ‘there came up an argument between some of the men as to who could stand the most cold weather. So Bobby Kemp remarked if any body would give him a doilar he would take off his shoes and stockings and walk two blocks through the snow and cold in his bare feet, This was accepted by Wm. C. Crane, who put the moneyup. Kemp stuck to his word and made the distance several members following him, Craine now mourns the loss of a doilar and while Kemp seems to be in good spirits #0 far, he has de clined to pass any undertaker’s place or a cemetery. Next week we make Denyer, Col., where the boys ali expect to have a big time, this being our Inst week stand of the season as our closing time is rapidly drawing near. Onr manager Mr. Ruseoe and wife leave us in Denver. His partner J.J. Hole land takes his place for the rest of tie season, Mr, Rusco is unable to stand the climate here. Every one in company seems to be in excellent health and good spirits with the exception of Mr, Jube Brown, who has been on the sick list for several dara wat She Medicine Man, yee, Re aiso carried his grip. Indianapolis theatre goers have at last been able to see the well known comedians, Williams & Walker at the head of their own big company of Negro celebrities. ‘They be- gan their engagement of three days at the Park Theatre, the first three nights of this week, giving a matinee daily and judging from the thousands that wit nessed these performances, they will un- doubtedly keep Indianapolis on their route book im the future. Many thanks to Manager Dickson for booking them. Williams & Walker are prime favorites in this city with the show loving peo- ple and they were not slow in showing their appreciation by turning ont in large numbers. They are presenting, this season ‘The Policy Players,” an original two act, musical farce comedy written by themselves. ‘The Policy Players,” with of course Messrs. Wil- jiams and Walker in the chief roles as “Dusty Cheapman” and “Happy Hot- stuff” respectfally, tells the tale of the Joings of a policy fiend, who has won a jarge sum of money on policy and wish- -s, afterward to enter and mingle with the colored 400 and the many difficulties hat he encounters in so doing never ails to keep the andience in a_continu- us uproar. Some of our critics spoke if the similarity of the play with one riven by another colored company at hhe same theatre several weeks ago, un- ware of the fact, as we have often neard before their appearance here, that he other, in its unabridged form, was .othing more or less than a steal from his, the original which was given in its ntirety. ‘The majority of the andience ooked upon this as a, fact_and showed heir approval. Messrs. Williams and Walker are ably assisted by some of the eading stars in the profession, among hem being George Catlin, who is un- joubtedly the greatest of all Chinese mpersonators. His make up consider- ng the fact that he is of a very dark omplexion, with a very heavy mus- ache is something wonderful; while his pigeon English is remarkable. Miss fattie Wilkes the star soprano was re- eived with rounds of Selene: Miss Wilkes has a beautiful voice and good. MADISON OPERA HOUSE, MADISON, SOUTH DAKOTA. LOUIE H. WILUHITE, Manager and Lessee. Now booking for 10001001, Up-to-Date Shows alwayswanted. Seating capacity. #00. Sosman & Landis uew scenery. Electric lights. Stage 25x30. Population 3.00. " Good railroad accomodations and hotel accomodations, On the © Mi St. P. Easy connectionwith Sioux Falls, Pipestone, Aberdeen, Watertown, Hurton The Ever-winning Favorites: AND THEIR OWN GIGANTIC COMPANY, So—PEOPLE—SO Fe eEN sees Introducing WILLIAMS & WALKER the Two Real Coons MISS MATTIE WILKES, MALLORY BROS. & BROOKS, REESE BROS. & DOUGLAS, THE GREAT CATLIN, THE WILLIAMS & WALKER QUARTETTE: coe Elkins, Thomas, Williams and Orme. ae WILLIAMS & W. ? Wigs MAMIE EMERSON, “N” Suis Lomiis THOMPSON, EDWARD HARRIS, RICHARD CONNORS, And a chorus of thirty trained voices in gorgeous costumes. A show fall of new and bright original features and surprises. A carload of ae scenery and electrical effects. An inspired innovation of a new ea, % Direction of HURTIG & SEAMON. judgement has been used in the selec- tion of her songs which were rendered in an artistic manner. Messrs. Mallory Bros and MissMazie Brooke qpened the second act in about the most refined musical act heard in this city; the in- struments and stage setting making a beantifal picture. Their playing showed the effect of artistic training and they were heartily encored. Misses ‘Overton and Halliday, as the ‘‘Honoluln Belles” do a very clever singing and dancing tarn, Avother act which de- serves special mention is the Reese Bros, and Donglass in agun and baton spin- ning act that challenges the world. The Reese Bros. are also acrobats of no mean ability. Mr, Walker in the second act with the assistance of Miss Ada Over- ton, in his latest creation; “The Broad- ‘way Coon” was the recipient of repeated encores. ‘The Williams & Walker Quar- tette, composed of Messrs Williams, El- kins, Orme and Thomas sing ina man- ner and tone not heard here before and they were compelled to answer several encores, They are ably assisted by Miss Anna Cook, an accomplished soprano. The costumes were beautiful and the chorus singing grand, Several new songs Written by Messrs, Williams & Walker are presented during the two- acts, prominently among them being be Medicine Man,” “The Man in the Moon; Might Tell,” “Honoluln Bells.” ‘The show as a whole fully came up to Fe ‘Expectations of those that attended and; their return next season will. be ‘awaited with much interest. Louie H. Willhite. The subject of this sketch was born in Lowpville, Ky., Dee. 31, 1874, When six years of age, he was taken to Indian- apolis to raise, ' He attended echool No. 28, in that city; and was one of the first boys to carry the Indianapolis World. In 1886 he returned to Louisville, re- maining but a short while Leaving there he went to Evanston, Ill,, abont twelve miles north of Chicago. “He had been in Evanston but two days when he eo the position- as messenger in the Mayor's office; holding this position for five years. In 1894 he left Evanston for Pierre, 8. Dak. being there for about three days, afterwhich he went to Okobojo, South Dakota, where for eight months he was engaged on a ranch. Re: turning to Pierre he entered the Pierre University, working in a hotel and at- tending school. During the vacation of 1895 he accepted a position as clerk in a Sioux Indian school, St. John’s Mission. It was here that young Willhite began to think about his own rece in a serious way, and saw plainly that he had made a mistake by leaving home himself. He resigned this position and entered school again, while attending school he got a position as clerk in a hotel. In 1897 he left for Madison, where he entered the State Normal School, being the first Ne- gro to enter this school. He got his old position again as clerk in the Madison House. On the ist of January 1899, he was called into the First National Bank of Madison, by F. D. Fitts, its president, who isalso the owner of the Madison (8. D.,) Opera House, who ottered Mr. Willhite the position as manager of the theatre. On February 1, 1899, He took the title as manager of the Madison Upera Honse, and since that time he has run it ina most satisfactory manner to proprietor and its patrons. It i§ said on pretty good authority that Mr. Willhite is the only Negro manager of an opera house in the United States. Beside the opera house, he is the soleowner, of all billboards in Madison. He is still in school, and will come ont with the class of 1900, He is the president of his class, center rush on the football team, has stock in the building and loan associa- tion, and at present he is the only Negro in Madison. Mr. Willhite’s mother is now a resident of Indianapolis, Ind. He also has three brothers, two in Louis- ville and one in Indianapolis, ees AUSTRALIAN NOTES. _, For the benefit of all concerned, Tom ‘Logan has made the following arrange- ‘iments: Mail for members of McAdoo's Co., can be sent care Paling & Co., No. 888 George street Sydney Australia. Mail for Hogan's minstrels (formerly Curtis’) may be sent care Criterion Hotel, Sydney Australia. "Miss Laura Moss the accomphshed soprano is scoring hits nightly in her solos. Madam Cordelia McClain is expected to arrive at Sydney per steamer Alameda Deo. 24. Lawrence Chenault and Carrie Carter both of Hogans Ministrels ure reported to have married a few days ago. Mrs. Henderson Smith, Jack Hearde and The Brewers formerly of the McAdoo Co., have returned to the United States. Jerry Choru the jockey who, aeoom- panied the late Curtis Minstrels from America has become disgusted with Aastralia and returned to the United States. Ed Johnson (Black Carl) has adopted the name of Carl Dante und fs the popular manager and treasurer of Hogan’s Afro-American Minstrels. Tam requested by Tom Logan to advise all colored performers that if they know on which side their gread is buttered they will stay as far from Australia as possible. Don’t let those who are heré “jolly” you to come over as 99 per cent of those now here are wishing to God they'd never left the United States! Let them — talk “Australia’ all they please but take Logan's tip (you who are there) and stay away from here. Some through weak- ness—some because ‘‘Misery likes com- pany”—and some through pride may write or come back and say “it’s great’ but Logan's advice is to do all your ‘‘two stepping in America and leave this country to those who call it “great.” (No joke) Yours truly, HANDY ANDY. AT LIBERTY LEW HATTIE Peyton and Harris Comedy Sketch Artists; in their new act en- titled “Honey Pick Up and Follow Me.” Singing and Talking Comedians. Grotesque Cake Walker. Managers of good companies write, Address 305 Market street, McKees- port, Pa., orcare The Freeman, Indianapolis CLAIRIONETIST. Bees 40d oresien” ‘Peruateat sldrese Now vers Chivers a FUNNY, FUNNY, = ! ae Skater! Who makes them scream. Nightly working wits Cugtanrt.shusco & Hollands Big Minstrel Festival. P. S.—All Fall’s copyrighted. HARRY H. BOBBY GoopaLLanpb Kemp Comedians, Singers and | vancers Introducing their trial buck and ragtime Tateedooing et, Wino PETE STANLEY TRAP DRUMMER with Rusco & Holland's Big Minstrel Festival. Per. Address, The Freeman. RUSCO & HOLLANDS’ BIG ATTRACTIONS aa Richards, Pringle-Rusco & Holland 55 People---3 Bands---Special Trains, The Largest Minstrel Show in the World, eee eR a Richards and Pringles Famous Georgia Minstrels Bl of RUSCO & HOLLAND. 45 People-- 2 Bands --Special Train, The 5 Whirlwinds, Arabian Acrobats. Se Saiainal GIDEON'S | ‘ = & . M Nashville: Minstrel | | i . ‘Students | Carnival N T | | Direction of RUSCO & HOLLAND. | | Fifty People----Two ‘Cars---Two Bands, | Home Office of RUSCO & ee Ghicago, Ill, care National Printing Co, Snare RORCERNIAD AER sorcirnin nh nani i snsnnnniainasiatin ii To Our Friends and Patrons: Please read and try and realize what we are offering our patrons for the Season of 1899-1900 with—— Mahara’s Big Carnival Minstrels 50 Best Looking, Neatest Dressed and Most Deportly Singing Colored People, Richly Costumed 18-Piece Military Band and Orchestra. 12 Handsome Performing Shetland Ponies. © 25. Wonderful Performing Dogs. 4 High-Class Comedians. 16 Pretty Singing and Dancing Soubrettes. Stroy an entrtatoment fe ltigy and chiltren rrtets with cen mami, god ialy strony Satyegmeunmant Jages an chilaren, rope, with cholca manic and Tide PATE Bi i uemaer egy cure gut marnal ty 1oudmoathed omdiang 7 Buglers, Ponies, Wagonottes, Dogs and Grand Military Concert Band Soi dimou ere original paper. Matinee daily with this Blue Ripbon Attraction. W.A, & JACK MAHARA, Managers and Proprietors Permanent address: 160 Clark streer, CHICAGO. 8rd Annual Tour of... The Leading Colored Theatrical Organization of the World... HEADED BY BOB COLE “° BILLY JOHNSON SUPPORTED BY Mr. Lloyd G. Gibbs, Miss Edna Alexander, Mr. Walter Dixon, Miss Mollie Dill, Mr. Sam Consins, Miss Alice Mackay (Accooe), Mr. Barrington (arter, Miss Pauline Freeman, Mr. Thomas Craig, Miss Clara Freeman, Mr. Samuel King, Miss Jennie Hillman, Mr. Geo. Ledbetter, Miss Jennie Sheper, Mr. George Brown, Miss Lavinia Jones, Mr. Willis Accooe, Miss Estella Ware, Miss Willetta Duncan, Miss Nettie Glenn, ‘Miss Albertina Martin, Miss Myrtyle Couzzins, Miss Pearl LeVan, AND MR. SAMUEL LUCAS PRESENTING ED.E, LESTER, Rep. Management of ED. W. COOK INTERLOCUTOR. RUSCO & HOLLAND'S BIG MINSTREL FESTINAL, “Alright too”—Spys Seein’ is belervin’-—— If you lead others will follow. EXPERT EQUUMIBRIST- featured with the Ruseo & Holland-Richards & Pringle’s Big Minstrel Festival, Season 1590-1900. 1511 West Markham Street LITTLE ROOK, ARK., 00 feet weet trom Union Depot. _ Board by the Day or Week. Hot and Gold Baths and al other modern appliances. Hooms well venti- Inted. “Meals on special order P. MAHAN, Proprietor. 5 Simpson, Pittman & Patrick HIGH-CLASS MUSICAL ARTISTS ichards Pringl's Georgia Minstrels <coumn ih ELON ELIE! LEDER EI GTE . about the DON'T WORRY #2: aes cava bila ta tin kanye conte ES fe ae ee nae ae eins Gag Feast oteite ae ead clogue Taras ‘and ‘ten ‘Partita ie eluding Sunny Tennesses,”* “Heller May ; ruins o gota pe oiction 3 eas Bee SCE N dor fa Rochsatel, 8%, Ale oN q Oey Jie fae YO ‘Wer. ay SA KSeerea tak ee Nees 1223) , eee eae sence POON VUIUUUUDU s a A MOTHERS KISS. Peay men felt in the commnnity When but a child, if e’er Teame to_harm— Pvtliupe twas hut a serate upon. my arm— Ti{run to mother, andshed always sey, [hitiss it then the pain will go away.” Av,ovory thne St seemed to me that, though ‘Thewarkremained, it never hurt me #0! iitr loving kisses di for me more good ‘Thun aay kind of ointment ever could, Long years huve passed. I may be childish Flat southful faney Leannot forget, Lyet, For td my aching head. ts something now ‘Tohavethose dear lips pressed upon my brow, For I remember how since long ago Sis ‘clagped me her loving’ atm, and to! Tatem a childagatn, and hear her say Tikassit then the pan will go away: Kaainaa Olt odopantent. St. Louis has a colored woman Mrs, Amanda Larbadie who pays taxes on $100,000. wn Mrs. J. W. Francis of Mound Bayon, Mississippi, is estimated to be worth at rom $79,000 to $100,000. Mound Bayon bas a population of 1,500 people, all colored wey Miss Imogene Howard, colored teacher in Grammar school No. 80-81, New York City, holds fourth place in the “trip to Paris” contest of the Evening Telegram, ou Mrs. Ida B. Wells-Barnett, the noted ‘Anti-lynching” lecturess, of Chicago is making a tour in New England in be- half of the Anti-lynching Bureau of the Afro-American Conneil. iw An Art Department has. been estab- lished at Morris Brown College, in which all the branches of art will be taught, under thedirection of Prof. J. H, Adams a skilled artist. A commercial department has also been added to the curriculum, in which stenography, type- writing and all commercial forms will be taught by Miss Carrie B. Lee. toi Miss Estelle Hawkins, of Cincinnati, has been elected Class Poetess, by the members of her class in the Walnut Hills High Schools. She is the first efson of color that has ever been thus honored, Miss Hawkins is quite young, but her ability and brilliancy, if rightly directed, bid fair to give her a high plac among the literary celebrities of hé day: .. THE CHURCH.. Rey. J. F. Morrow of Muscogee, Indian Territory has been appointed to represent the Eleventh Episcopal District on the Southern Christian Recorder Board, fn tt Washington city is known as a “city of churches.” There are said to be more than eighty colored churches in the District of Columbia and of that nomber more than forty are Baptists. Among those that stand high is the Metropolitan Baptist church located on R. Street between 12th acd 13th streets N.W. This chureh is one of the land- uarks of Washington. uot Rev, W, H. Nelson D. D, P, L. D. has jnstelosed a series of lectures at the Normal (Ala.) ‘Industrial Institute, before the Special Bible Work depart- ment, on “Pentateuch, its authorship, Principal events and aims” Dr, Nelson is one of the most scholary biblical students of the race. He isa graduate of Clark — University, Gammon Theologteal Seminary and the Boston Theological school. nnn Jacksonville, Fla., has sixty or more lored churches divided among the Missionary Baptists, Primitive Baptists, 0.2. Baptists, A. M. E.; A. M. BE. Zion; CME; 1 A. M. E. Presbyterians nd Protestant Episcopal denominations. The leading churches are Bethel Baptist church, Rev. J. Milton!Waldron, A. M., D. D., pastor; this is a fine brick edifice (sting nearly $50,000; Mt. Zion A. M. E-charch, Rev. E. J. Griggs pastor, and Ebenezer M. E, church, Rev. J. F. Eliott, B. D., pastor. Wott ‘The Indianapolis Freeman offers the following sound advice to Negroes: “Edneation, respectability and worth te the shibboleth; polities incidentally. Politics is not a god to be worshipped Stove everything else, Moredownright Sod accrues to the race from other “ontees, Seenre education, financial fompetency, ultra respectability and as by magic these long endured civil and Political hardships will go a glimmer- ing. Negroes are beginning to learn that to get on in the world they must pay more attention to those things that THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. make men felt in the community in which they live. Those things are wealth, education, and agreeableness. The Negro’s primary needs are too many to allow of waste of time.—Paul Quinn Weekly, Waco, Texas. ‘uci Wanted:—Lady roomers, board or without board perfect protection guaranteed. Mrs. Richardson 320 E. Vermont street. They Sold Like Hot Cakes. New York City, Jan. 8, 1900. ‘The Holiday numbers of The Freeman arrived alright and they sold like hot cakes, Permit me to express compli mentary appreciation of your Holiday number. I enjoyed its contents very much also did my customers, I con: sider it a worthy successor to your ex cellent effort last year. Surely the race onght to realize that the loyal support of such an able advocate of their inter ests 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, F. J. BROWN, 4076 Park Avenue, Tremont. OF THE FREEMAN. The Freeman is a journal of journals and a credit to the race.— Kansas City Observer. The holiday number of The Freeman contain 24 pages which presents a neat appearance, and only shows that The Freeman 1s meeting with suecess.—The ‘Macon (Ga-) Sentinel. We congratulate the Indianapolis Freeman on its holiday number. It is a m. ‘The finest piece of work of any Negro Journal we have sgen-The Afro- American, Baltimore, Md. The holiday edition of “The Free- man,” the Indianapolis colored people's paper, appeared Saturday and as hand- somely edited and illustrated sheet of 24 pages.—Indianapolis Daily Sun. 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, ‘Talk about Christmas editions. The Indianapolis Freeman knocked all the rest out. It stands head and shoulders above all the rest.—The Independent, Houston, Texas. ‘The fine illustrated holiday number of ‘The Freeman is a supreme pace set in Negro journalism. While we congratu- late Editor George L. Knox for its. well edited columns, the mechanical force is due great credit for artistic workman- ship.—The Colorado Slatesman, We congratulate the Indianapolis (ind.) Freeman upon its holiday number of 24 pages containing cuts and spicy articles from prominent men of the race. The Freeman is one of the most widely known Negro papers in this country.—Star of Zion. The holiday edition of the Indianapolis Freeman was a gem and reflects great credit upon the management. Itoutstripped all of its contempora- ries 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 devored 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 Freeman's Holiday edition of of twenty-four pages was as usual up to the top notch, and looms out with many half-tones of ‘leading professional men and women, It is not as large as we have seen it on similar occassions, still the general make-up is superior to any of its former publications, and brother Knox can jdstly stand at the head of Negro jour- nalism.—Utah Plaindeater. ‘The holiday number’ of the India- napolis Freeman, 24 pages, on good book paper and filled with fine ents to illa- strate instructive and elegant reading matter, has been received. The mechanical makeup of the great, pab- lication is a work of art and must be so regarded, while the journal in its en- tirety makesan impression highly fav- orable to the race it represents, and creditable to those who got it up. Long may The Freeman live, much may it prosper.—The Dallas (Tex.) Express. ing among the Negroes of this country, because it gives an idea of the wonder- ful progress the Negro has made in the printing business. Editor Knox’s last effort along the special edition line de- serves more than ordinary mention, and places him in the front ranks as @ news- paper man. The made-up showed that much skill was required, and the cuts showed off toan advantage; the quality of paper used was the very best. Knox ya ‘have done a mighty thing.—The jctoria (Tex.) Guide. ‘The holiday number of the Indianap- olis Freeman, which contained twenty- four pages, is indeed the best Negro journalistic treat that has been ciren- lated to the readers of Ne gro newsp: pers in thie whole world at this age ion. Geo. L. Knox, the proprietor and publisher, has rightfully won the head Tank of Negro journals of the world in this issue of Dec. 30, 1899. Hehas beat his own record, and the beanty comes in thatit was The Freeman and no other. ‘The literary make-np of this issue contains food that will be beneficial to the most brained minds of the race. And in fact it will be thonght for the whites to read ihis issue of The Free- man. ‘Mr. Knox, accept our most hearty congratulations from the far sunny Southland. We say to yon that in your efforts you are doing great work to pro: mote the interest of your people, and when doseth the man cease worse hair is now flyinga white cover, the people will say a great man has fallen, first in the name of his God, his people and country.—The City Times, Galveston, ‘Texas. AG. Kreflein Co Bargain Shoe Store Boots & Shoes 336 “=m oe ™ Gen Laundry eee bestLaundryinthecity, THE GEM LAUNDRY, Phone 1671 ____=_s COKE, COKE* Lump and Crushed i FOR SALE a | Indianapolis Gas ee —For Tickets, Call at Office — THE OUTHERN HOTEL Fisrt-class wccommodations Meals at all Hears Private pinicroomn. rary. 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Can tell what business. is best for you and wnere, how to win speedy marriage with the one you love, How to be successful in all your doings, in short, what ts best to do. He succeals when all others fail. Positive satisfac- tion or no pay. Call and see. You will find it lucky to consult this Christian gen- tleman. 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 thelr 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 en- emies and win you friends. His aid and advice has often been sollelted; the re- sult 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 fs the curse of Spiritualism that in ‘il large cities there is a class of men and ‘women who claim powers they do not possess, ‘They have neither gifts, creden- ‘tlals nor references. Surely the colored people are not so wanting in sense as to throw their time and money away on such. Dr, Shea refers to the Hon. Chas. Miller, capitalist, 481 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 ast ten years, He gives a free test of vhis'power to all. The Doctor has prac- ticed five years in New Orleans, St. Louts, Memphis and Louisville; understands thoroughly the diseases, spells or influ- ences the race sv ect to. He has now ‘and always had ‘e patronage from them, PLEASE READ 8 FOLLOWING: Brooklyn, Aug, 15—This is to certity that I came to New York from Albany. I was a stranger in a strange city, out of work and out of money. I had no luck in anything I undertook. What to do I did not know. A friend advised me to go and see Dr. Shea, I did. He told me the cause of my troubles; he took me in and treated me as a brother. Through him I got a good position that very week. I had been to others; they took my money and did me no good. I bless the day I first met Dr. Shea, I would advise all in bad luck, sick or in trouble to go to him at once. Sincerely, ALBERT AYRES. Plainfield, N. J. A SENSATION IN BROOKLYN—A MIN- ISTER'S STATEMENT: I wish to state that one of my parish- oners was sick and in trouble for a long time, Mrs. Brown, 87 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. Hear- ing of the wonderful work being done by Dr. Shea the last few years, I thought I would call and see him myself. 1 found him a sympathetfc gentleman. He gave me @ 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 famfly had seemingly been under a cloud. Now all ts changed, All are well and prosperous. I can truly and heartily recommend Dr. Shea to all those in sick- ress or distress of any kind, REV. WILIAM JOHNSON. Pastor Lebanon Church, Brooklyn. Dr. Shea can show thousands such as he above. DR. SHEA. Has been carefully educated in the Ho- moepathic and Electric schools of medi- cine. His success is wonderful in curing paralysis, rneumatism, asthma, sore eyes, tumors, cancers, constipation, ague dyspepsia, tape worms, liver complaints deafness, catarrh, dropsy, piles, nervous debility, heart diseases, consumption, dis eases of women and children, fits, kidney disease and all strange, mysterious dis- eases which others don’t understand. All diseases, no matter what they be. Noth- ing 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 hosp!- tals and private clinics. No trifling with human Ife, Call at once, Do not delay. Diplomas hang in parlors. Is a registered physician. A new remedy for rheumatism just discovered, not a lintment. Hopeless cases and those that others can not cure > THE WAITERS’ MANUAL 7 Every waiter who wishes to make money should buy Price SL. 00 this book. Every headwaiter who desires to make & ae reputation should advise his men to opal as Compiled by W. Forrest Cozant, "2; CONTENTS: How to Become a Good Waiter; How to Get Up an Order; How to Serve Meals; How to Serve a Ban juet; Remarks to Young Head- waiters, etc., ete., ete. Address: THE FREEMAN, Indianapolis, Ind. 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Qld travelers and commercial men all know that a Ripans Tabule will counteract the bad effects arising from change of water and hasty meals. “We have been selling Ripans Tabules for some time,’ said the attendant, “and are selling a good many of them.” ‘Then he added the story that one hears every- where—that is, that R-I-P*A‘N’S are an excellent medicine for dyspepsia, constipation, etc., and said that he had personally used them for constipation with perfect satisfaction. “They do not gripe,” said he, “‘and I find them to be just what I need, and just what is claimed for them.”” Ripans Tabules have come into such common use as a medicine for the every-day {lls that beset human beings that there is a pretty universal inquiry for them wherever ‘anything is kept for sale. Ripans Tabules may be found wherever people go who have ‘stomachs and are in the habit of eating. EAE cami aS AS et ent, a and pos one Ee passes an cancion, dames ae eee * gs see AW ay hee | my ay yay a eae ey Union City, Tenn., June, 20, 99.—Dr. Sa- die F. Porter? I have used Your medicine and find it to be asyou have advertised it. 1 only used your hair preparation twice and my hairbegan to grow and stopped {ailing ont. My hair is now growing beautifully, Before { began using your preparation “I tried everyhing I heard ot, but nothing proved ‘successful but your Magic Hair Grower. Iwill also accept an ency for your medicine. “Ihave had several calls for Your medicine and have recommended it to my sister, at Fort Smith, Ark. | She will also send for some of the remedies. “Yorus for success, PEARLIE F. LONG. | Prescott, Ark, Sept,, 30, 1899—Dr. Sadie F. Porter, 904 Cedar street, Nashville, Tenn, Dear Doctor: I beg leave to say that’ about fifteen days ago you treated me for neuralgia ‘at your office, aiid I have not felt a symptom ofitsince. Your medicines seem to bring instant relief. T have had treatments before, Dut nothing ‘to, compare with yours, You rubbed my head very lightly once and gave me one dose of that Magic Blood and. Nerve Fonic, and the pain disappeared. "I dont thiuk’think that any one should hesitate in purchasing your medicines, for they are what they are recommended. Respectfully, REV.W.H, POLLETT, | Prices, Blood ‘omie........s.ccecss+. $L00 GO Bottle sccccsscossccn tees: a aaa cec SoS eae So Blupg Balsa. 20000200.02.c ee $00 Bo Hair Grower 22200 ete Mo Mustache Grower 1.000005... iets Pa ay re oer * ash for Sicha. 20002000000: % “Mexican Inding Stan Cate ee Agents wanted. For further particulars ad- dress, Dr., Sadie F. Porter. wt Uedar street, Nashville. ‘Tenn. Ffty dollars reward. for any person claiming to ell my" remedies with on proper credentials and signed by me, When writing for information, plese send stamps. Dn. Same F. Ponven, 904 Cedar street. 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Gancor Tumor, Plain Bozeman an ak lseagen, Ganeer othe ndeoeyer itp ear neck east ston: sch wombesn acai iarneior extort Spears Br tinmes, cored widbout kote or burning pasters fut with Southing aromatics. Send foran ie: trated book on the above dachsee 6 Home tres Hient seu in moot cageas “Address as above 88 There are 380 pieces in almost as many styles now on sale in our east aisle. Over 200 pieces are the famous Irish dimities from Belfast. They are 25c a yard. The others represent the finest products of our American mills----15c and 18c a yard. Samples of any style or quality or color you may name. L S.AYRES&Co Indiana's greatest distributors of dry goods INDIANAPOLIS, IND. ..CITY NOTES.. Ten cent smoke for five cents—Pro Bono. Mr. Fred Malone, of Logansport Ind. was a caller, Thursday. Rev. Chas. Jones, of Haughville, Ky. is visiting his family. Presiding Elder Gillam has returned from a trip on his district. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mallory were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Knox. The Freeman is always on sale at the Bates House Barber Shop. Price 5c. Messrs. Bert A. Williams and Geo. Walker with their wives were registered at the Bates House. Mr. Frederick Lewis left Thursday morning for Toledo O., where he has accepted a position with the Wescott Carriage Company. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Logan were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Bank$^a$ in North California st. Mr. Logan is the private secretary of Williams & Walker. Who said Corbin and Porter has closed. They have the finest Afro-American barbershop in the world and are doing an increased business at the old stand, 844 Indiana ave. "The Man with the Vandike." Mrs. Bell Tolbert gave a surprise party Wednesday evening in honor of her son whose birthday it was, at their residence, 1321 N. Senate. A pleasant time was had by a host of his many friends all of whom wish him many happy returns of the day. The Buffaloes Roam. The Masquerade ball, given under the auspices of McClain Lodge No. 1, B. O. O.B., last Wednesday evening at Cleveland Hall was a decided success. The attendance was large and good naturel and the presence of the members of the Williams & Walker Company gave an exceedingly happy impetus to the occasion. The affair was one deserving of credit both to the order and the committees having the matter in charge. The gay masqueraders revealed in glory, tripping the light fantastic to the strains of music from Prof. Shelton's super orchestra, until the wee small hours of the morning, when all departed for their homes, wishing the Baffaloes a long life and that "Valentine" day will come again. New York Store (Established 1853) Sole Agents BUTTERICK PATTERNS Wear "Sorosis" The new SHOE for women The most com- fortable shoe for ladies. All styles one price..... $3.50 We are exclusive Indianapolis agents. Pettis Dry Goods Co. Mr. E C. Royal, the genial proprietor of the Hotel Abodian, at Anderson, Ind., accompanied by his wife, came down to witness the performance of the Williams & Walker company, and to attend the Buffalo masquerade. Mr. Royal is an ex-professional and general hand shaking was in order when he met his many acquaintances with the company. He sends regards to the Averys, Julius Gleen, Smart & Williams, and friends with the Black Patti Troubadours, Georgia Up-To-Date, and Williams & Walter companies. The Royals returned to Anderson. Thursday evening after a pleasant visit. years. The reasons which brought the present method into existence are not now apparent consequently they cannot apply. There are more reasons for this alteration now than at the time of the organization. During the past century our material advancement has been greater than the wildest dreams of our fathers. Great corporations with their axes to grind and their unlimited corruption funds have become a powerful element in the republic. Money means more to our life today than it did one hundred years ago. The hideous form of corruption has too often of late dragged its slimy form into the legisla- Drugless The Greatest Boon to the Art The Oxygen Treatment is the Most Important THE HIGH SCHOOL SENATE. The able Speech of William Hill, the Orator of the Class. The high school senate wrangled through half its session, Friday, over the question whether the new committee on bills and resolutions should report on the bill legalizing boxing contests or whether the retiring committee should bring in majority and minority reports, while, in fact, both reports were made by the latter committee several weeks ago. After much valuable time had been wasted, the new committee made an unfavorable report. The bill providing for the election of senators by direct vote of the people was read for the third time, and the discussion of it brought the best speaker in the senate to his feet. Senator Wach-tell—William Hill (colored)—spoke in favor of the bill as follows: [Name] "The election of senators then by the legislatures and not by the people was the concession made to those who doubted the ability of men to rule themselves. One hundred years have passed away. These years have constituted the trial of democracy. These one hundred years have marked the triumph of the cause. Property and life have been held sacred. Commerce has flourished without fear. And the spirit of anarchy has always met its destruction at the hands of the American people." "Now democracy as all things else must either advance or retreat. She cannot stand still. If she doubts or hesitates she is lost and the splendid structure of democracy will fall to dust. Now Sir, My proposition is to make an advance. I propose to give to the men who fight our battles and make our bread more of power to rule themselves and to this end I have proposed an amendment to the Constitution of the United States. But at the very beginning I am met with a cry of sacrilege. Sacrilege in our government, sir, must be against—not a document but against the people. When the interests of the people and the contents of a document are identical it would be sacrilege to alter that document one iota. But when they differ it is just as surely sacrilege to hesitate to make the alteration. The people the interests of the people is the supreme thing in our republic and nothing is too sacred to fall before their holy mandate. Now sir, I contend that the interests of the people demands the election of United States Senators by a popular vote. The times have changed the years. The reasons which brought the present method into existence are not now apparent consequently they cannot now apply. There are more reasons for this alteration now than at the time of the organization. During the past century our material advancement has been greater than the wildest dreams of our fathers. Great corporations with their axes to grind and their unlimited corruption funds have become a powerful element in the republic. Money means more to our life today than it did one hundred years ago. The hideous form of corruption has too often of late dragged its slimy form into the legislative halls and corporations boodle and bossism have too often determined upon the election of United States Senators. Is it not a notorious fact that both senators Hanna of Ohio and the multimillionaire Clark of Montana occupy their seats by virtue of their powers of bribery. Now destroy a peoples confidence in their laws-makers and you throw over their laws the odium of contempt. The senatorial toga must be stainless without spot or blemish. If you can bribe a legislature you can no more bribe a people than you can hold an indictment against them. Ten legislators often hold the balance of money. Now I insist that it is easier to bribe ten men than twenty thousand. It is safer and cheaper. Hence the man who is elected is more apt to hold an honest seat than by the present mode of election. Again men have the right to know the characters of their servants. There was a time when the members of this body sat here because of their statesmanship and patriotism. Their characters were known, their principles understood and their patriotism tested. But to day a score of men sit here and for the first time act the part of publics servants, without political experience without wisdom and for no other reason than because they possess a bag of money. These men would not dare to ask the people to confirm their election. But let men be nominated before a convention and what is the result? Their past is ransacked and the search-light is thrown upon the path of their history. Their characters are made known and their ability tested and woe to the party and woe to the man who fails to come up to the peoples expectations. Thus by a popular election corruption dies and men are elected on their merits." "This is done the use of tissue ballots, ballot-box stuffing or fraudulent returning boards cannot in any way be exercised to beef or to attempt to defeat or otherwise athwart the expressed will of the people as determined by them at the ballot-box. Herein resides the security and perpetuity of a Republican form of government." "We are occupying an eminence today which overlooks more than one hundred years progress of the United States. With vast and important interests at the stake. We can readily discover from the proposition which I have stated that the method which was adopted by our forefathers, although they may have had sufficient reasons for its then adoption at that period, furnishes no good reason for its existence under the unsurpassed glory of American progress at this present time." A PROFESSIONAL Colored Base Ball Team for St. Louis --A Practical Profession. St. Louis has at last come to the front with a first-class professional base ball team. The Imperial Base Ball Club has been recently organized and have elected the following well-known gentlemen as officers: James L. Todd, president; William R. Thompson, secretary; George Anderson, manager. The management has secured park and perfected all arrangements and are prepared to meet all comers. We solicit correspondence from all first-class teams. For further particulars, address, WILLIAM R. THOMPSON, Sec., 1407 Market Street, St. Louis, Mo. 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 with local treatment, pronounced it 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 mucous surfaces of the system. They offer one hundred dollars for any case it fails to offer. Send for circulars and testimonials. Address. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. Sold by Druggists, 75c. You Can Get The Freeman at the Bates House Barber Shop every Saturday. Price 5c. Smoke Pro Bono. Rooms for gentlemen only, large light and warm rooms with latest improvements. Mrs. Canton 440 W. Michigan. There's health in every loaf of HITZ'S QUAKER BREAD. Drugless Healing The Greatest Boon to the Afflicted Ever Discovered The Oxygen Treatment is the Most Important Discovery in Two Thousand Years THE PERFECTED OXYGENOR KING Cures all manner of diseases without drugs or electricity, by causing the body to absorb OXYGEN through the skin and membranes, which in turn creates the most heroic functionizing of every organ in the body, purifying, enriching and vitalizing the blood. Oxygen is all activity, its mission in the world is to change; it tears down only to build up. Oxygen is the only builder in the human body; it is man's greatest friend; it destroys the bad parts of the living tissue; and rebuilds the good. It is heartily indorsed by the best people in the country who have tried it; among them being such men as Rev. Sam Jones, Major Blackburn of Cincinnati, O.; Judge Bradley of Omaha, Neb.; Judge E. B. Evans of Des Moines, Ia.; Col. Tidd of Cleveland, O., and thousands of others. READ THE FOLLOWING TESTIMONIALS: We invite the closest investigation. This may be to you a message of hope and health, and if you value your own health and that of your loved ones, do not neglect this opportunity. A REMARKABLE CURE Read This Testimony from a Prominent Lady of Paris, Ky. PARIS, KY., Jan. 3, 1900. OXYGENOR CO., Cincinnati, Ohio: I have been a great sufferer from nervous sick headache for the last 10 years, and when I was informed that the Oxygenor would cure me I had but little faith in it. But as I had tried everything that claimed to cure and be informed by several good physicians that my case was a hopeless one, I was ready to try almost anything for relief. While treating for sick headache I was completely cured of a desperate case of female trouble, whereby I was compelled to wear an abdominal support for years to enable me to get around at all; and in less than three weeks I was well enough to dispose of it. I regard the effects produced by this instrument as simply marvelous and do not write this as an advertisement, but rather as a simple statement of facts. Respectfully, MRS. G. W. GARDNER, Paris, Kv. P, S.—Send stamp for OXYGENOR GAZETE and Booklet. A Centenarian. "Grandma" Endicutt, 110 years old, the oldest woman in this city and possibly in the state, died last Saturday at the Alpha Home. Mrs. Endicutt came to Indianapolis early in the "thirties" and had out lived a large family. She was a member of Bethel A. M. E. church where she has been identified for nearly 75 years. Her funeral occurred Monday morning from the residence of Mrs. Clara Brown. W. 11th street Rev. C. W. Newton and Dr. S. A. Elbert officiating. Miss Ida Mae Tucker of 1952 Yandes street, who has been making her home with her grand parents Mr. and Mrs. Wilks Pope, at McClauesville, just South of the city, 5 miles, died last Thursday Feb. 1, after a little over a week's illness. The funeral was held at Prospect street church last Sunday, Rev. Simmons officiating. R. H. Walker, jr., having assumed the city duties for The Freeman in Indianapolis has made 12600 calls within 60 days. The Freeman in New Orleans. H. G. Cailloix, corner Caual and Franklin streets, New Orleans, La., has excepted the agency of The Freeman. Copies on hand at all times. Don't Miss This--Come and See THE TELEPHONE GIRL talking to the FLOWER GIRL that sings for the NURSE that cares for the SOLDIERS that smile on THE DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT, that seeks the GODESS OF LIBERTY to implore UNCLE SAM to allow the VIOLINIST to play for CUBA; while the Artist paints the pictures of all who attend the Old Maids' Convention at Simpson Chapel, Feb. 21. Notice! Notice! Any one desiring invitations or visiting cards neatly written, please send their order to Miss Mattie Ford, 604 Preston avenue, Houston, Texas. THE FAVORITE CONFECTIONS 534 Indiana Avenue. Ice Cream Soda and. Ice Cream. HOT SODA CANDIES In Sacks, Baskets or Boxes. Our deli cate conectinary, put up in dainty boxes makes appreciative gifts. FINE ; PERFUMES. NUTS,] FRUITS, CIGARS Reed & Robinson On all Winter Goods for 10 Days Only, to reduce stock quick, consisting of Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Ladies' and Men's Furnishing Goods, Hats, Caps and Millinery 462 WEST WASHINGTON SRTEET Liliy & Stalnaker, 114 E. Washington St. W. D. ALLISON CO., Manufacturers, 131 East South Street, INDIANAPOLIS, IND By the Veneable Former Bishop of the Eyangelical Association, STRONGSVILLE O., June, 1899. THE OXYGENOR CO.: Recently I have suffered a severe attack of acute rheumatism, arising in my left leg and foot, which presently spread over the whole body, causing intense pain and feverishness, and what made this unpleasant condition still much worse was a relapse into La Gripe, which had left its bad after-effects from last winter in my system and now reissued into a fulfilled Gripe again. I was then a "sick man," indeed! After several remedies had made a most complete failure I got hold of the "Perfected Oxygenor King." and he at once arrested the dangerous enemy and in a polite but very efficient manner expelled him in a short time from my system and filled it anew with vital force and vigor. Bless God, who in mercy gave understanding to some men to place such a King upon the throne. R YEAKEL. (Are 72 years.) 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FROM A PROMINENT EDITOR FROM A PROMINENT EDITOR. INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 25, 1900. INDIANA OXYGENOR CO. Dear Sir.—I have tested the Oxygenor King, purchased from you, on myself and family for the various ills we have been afflicted with, and can truly say it has given very satisfactory results. I firmly believe it is all you claim for it. Editor Indianapolis Independent. FROM A PROMINENT MANUFACTURER INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Jan. 16. INDIANA OXYGENOR CO. Dear Sir.—I have been using the Oxygenor King purchased from you one month, and am pleased to say I am very much improved from a very severe attack of rheumatism and inflammation of my eyes, which had kept me confined to my room for over four months. Your truly, J. M. Parkhurst, of firm of Parkhurst Bros. & Co., Bolt Manufacturers, 814 N. East street, Indianapolis. 17$\frac{1}{2}$ S. Meridian Street, INDIANAPOLIS. IND Cent. 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