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Until August, 16 The Freeman Will Cost But $1.00 a Year. THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME 13 NUMBER 29 A RACE ENTERPRISE A CITY OF THE FAMOUS "BLUE GRASS" STATE THAT IS RAPIDLY FORGING TO THE FRONT Along Professional Lines--Social Happenings in Paducah's Reserved Set--A New Drug Store that Deserves Hearty Support. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, SATURDAY, JULY 21 1900 REV. A. L. MURRAY, A. B. Former Pastor of Allen Chapel Church, Indianapolis. Now in charge of Bethel A. M. E. Church, of Chicago, Ill. was the victim of several chills at this writ ing, but reads The Freeman just the same which is partly his comfort. Items of General Interest. Terms of General Information Shreveport, La., Special.—Our people have just for the past three years begin to work like trogans along the commercial and Indus trial lines. Mr. David Minton is an expert at twilled chair bottoming. We have in the professional line, Drs. J. B. Maclin, G. A. Cain and A. D. Smith. The last named is at the head of a first class drug store, which is liberally patronized by the race. Our genial undertakers Messrs C. B. Williams and R. Willis are doing very creditable business in their establishment. The Southern Colored jubilee singers will make their first appearance at the opera house on Monday night July 23. The proceeds will be for the benefit of the colored industrial school, to be erected in a surburban part of this city. The Antioch Baptist church fair, in progress for two weeks is said to be getting along very nicely. The separate street car bill that was recently introduced in the Louis iana legislature was killed by a majority elated. There was an excursion on the 12th, 13th and 14th from New Orleans to this city. It was met at the depot by a large concourse of people. The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows that was in session in this city on last week gave one of the grandest parades ever witnessed on previous occasion. A grand banquet concluded the work of this noble organization. News Items. Albany Ga., Special.—The district conference of the Albany district met at Albany, Ga., June 27 to July 15, Bishop L, H. Hosey D. D., presiding. The Conference was a great success. Rev. I. S. Person, Gen. Seed retary of Missions was present at the conference and made several interesting speeches. He made a very liberal offer to the one who succeeded in raising the highest amount of money over $25, that were members of the Voluntary Coe. Rev. N. T. Everett, P. E. of the Americus District was present during a part of the session. Rev. W. F. Smith, pastor of the M. E. Church South, this city, preached to the conference Friday, at 11 o'clock. Bishop Holese's speech upon the Race Problem, Thursday was enjoyed by all. He, also, preached to a crowded house Sunday at 11 o'clock. Rev. J. C. Colelough, of the Columbus district was also present during the conference. Rev. J. A. Ragan, P. E. of this district is pleased over the success which he had during the session. W. H. Phipps, The Freeman's agent at this place is canvassing in the interest of that paper. Keep up with the tide; buy the Freeman weekly of W. H. Phipps, who keeps it on sale. Nashville Tenn., Special.—The beautiful St. Paul A. M. E. church was filled to its utmost capacity on the evening of the 16th inst., the occasion being the banquet to Bishop Tanner, the bishop of this Episcopal district. This was a grand affair, hundreds of Nashville's best citizens being present. The program was one of the most splendid ever carried out on such occasions. Promptly at 8.30 p. m. when Dr. B. F. Boyd, who had been selected master of ceremonies, called the meeting to order the vast assem blage came to order. The speech of Rev. Ashbury, pastor of St. John's church, was the hit of the evening. He struck the key note when he spoke of the A. M. E. Church of the Twentieth century being unto the power of the ancient Roman Empire, the vast assemblage breaking forth in wild applause. Again when he spoke of the 18th Century beginning with no A. M. E. church and that at the beginning of the 20th Century there would be more than 1,000,000 souls united under the strong arm of Meth odism, he was wildly cheered for more than two minutes. The program was as follows: Music, St. Paul's choir; Invocation; T.E. B Caldwell; Opening hymn, Rev. Early; Bedell, Bethel A. M. E. church; Intru diory remarks, Dr. R. T. Boyd, master of ceremonies: "The A. M. E. Church of the 20th Century," Rev. Ashbury; "The A. M. E. Church in Foreign Fields," by the Rev. Tany Morone; Foreign Fields, "Mary Gowdy Sanders"; Welcome in behalf of St. Paul church, Rev. J. A. Davis; Musical duet, Prof. Hill and Winston; Welcome in behalf of the citizens of Nashville, Prof. J. W. Grant; Solo, Mrs. M. A. Gowdy Sanders; Response by Bishop B. T. Tanner; benedic tion. After the program the vast assemblage ajourned to the basement where a long table had been set with all the delicacies of the season and where an enjoyable feast was had. Revs Tansy and Marone of South Africa have been in Nashville since the PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY SIX MONTHS, 85c; ONE YEAR $1.50 General Conference. The Coillitian and Golden Links clubs will give on July 9th, at Oaklawn, the beautiful residence of Mrs. Felix Fuerson, on the Nolensville road, a Coilliton led by Mr. John Wadworth Clarkson and Miss Willie Harris. Subscribe for the Freeman, the best and cheapest colored journal. Geo. O. Gibson, 462 South high st. W. H. Freeman, S. College st. agents. Local Notes Zainesville, O. Special—Miss Vanda Guy will leave soon for the Paris Exposition. Miss Ida Jackson has arrived home from Syracuse, N. Y. Schooly and daughter who have been visiting Mrs. N. T. Grant returned to their home in Cincinnati, Sunday. Miss Bess Johnson returned to her home in Granville, Saturday. Miss Dorothy Gray of Newark is visiting Miss Jessie Gay of Pine st. Sunday was communion at Union Baptist church. Mrs. Holland of Cambridge City is visiting Mrs. Ford. Miss A. G. Barnet is quite ill at her home on Gilbert st. Sunday was communion at University. Sunday School was held in Gant park last Friday. Miss Nancy Douglass entertained Friday eve., in honor of Miss Bess Johnson News Notes. Terle Haute, Ind., Special—Mr. Ben Powell and Mr. Isom Joyner, of Dr. Milk, attended the funeral of Mr. Wright Worrel last week, Robert Monroe was in Louisville Ky. and Indianapolis Ind., last week visiting friends. Miss Hanna Churchill of Mt. Vernon Ind is visiting her cousin Miss Daisy Bishop, of S. $13\frac{1}{2}$ st. Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Joyner spent Sunday in Indianapolis. Mr. Johnree has opened a home on Dr. Milk. Miss Vinnia Jones has opened a home bake on South $13\frac{1}{2}$ st. Miss Vinnie Jones has opened a home bake on South $13\frac{1}{2}$ st. MID-SUMMER NEWS AFTER THE SESSION OF THE GREAT BAPTIST CONVENTION Common Course of Events--The Usual Round of Weddings and Social Gayeties Make the City a Place of Pleasure and Amusement. Clarksville, Tenn., Special—The Baptist Convention is now holding its session here and it estimated to contain from three to five hundred ministers. Immense crowds throng the city from Louisville, Ky., Evansville, Ind., Nashville and Memphis Tenn. Mr. Piedmont Dix and Miss Margaret Dixon were married at the Fifth Ward church, Thursday night, July 5. The wedding was quite an enjoyable affair and was witnessed by a large number of invited guests. A very quiet wedding was that of Mr. Collins Roberts and Miss Luella Williams July 5 at 6 p.m. They took leave on their honey moon immediately to spend a brief time visiting friends in the North. Charlie Frazire, a small colored boy had his arm cut off by the cars recently, Guthrie Ky. Jimmy White was run over by the cannon-ball near Guthrie recently and killed. Mr. N. R. Kimbrough and wife contemplate going to Chicago next month. Misses Ella Robards and Bructea are taking a much needed rest after the closing of their schools. Thomas Keeesen went to St. Louis, Mo. recently. Leftwich and Townsend are spending their vacation in the city. Rev. A. B. Wimberly is able to be up after a serious illness. The annual Emancipation will be held in the city, Aug. 8th. It is predicted it will be an elaborate affair. Nance Dixon is president while the various city ministers are connected with the enterprise. Mr. John Gotham contemplates going to Baltimore, Md., soon where he will attend the Catholic School. J. S. Smith our hustling merchant is having a nice store erected on College st, into which he expects to move soon. Mrs. N. R. Kimbrough and Mrs. K. S. Heele will visit in the country soon. Mr. Dan Perry returned to Paducah after a brief visit to relatives here. W. M. Buok is having a handsome grocery store erected on Franklin st. Messrs W. L. Johnson and N. R. Kimbrough contemplate visiting a number of cities in Kentucky soon, including Hopkinsville. J. W. Page returned recently from New York and other Eastern cities, where he went after attending the Philadelphia convention. When in the city get the leading race, and other papers from W. L. Johnson. Secure The Freeman one year $1.00 or three months, 25 cents. This offer is not good after Aug., 15. The Latest News. Columbus, O., Special—Quite a sensation was created here over the recent action of the school board in striking off from the list of eligibles the name of Miss Maud Patterson Miss Patterson is a colored teacher of Columbus, a graduate of the high and normal schools of this city and was in line to be appointed permanently a teacher in the day schools when the board struck her name from the list and, under the same breath, recommended the suppression of the names of all colored applicants. Three prominent members of the race were delegated to appear and they did, at the next meeting of the board to ask it to reverse its action of the previous meeting. A Republican member moved that Miss Patterson's name be replaced upon the list of eligibles and the motion was lost for want of a second. Prof. Geo. Simpson, of Wilberforce university, passed through the city enroute East in the interest of the musical company formed by Miss Hallie Q. Brown, Prof. W. A. Calhoun, of Wilberforce and himself. Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Harris, of Washington C. H., were greeted with a social festivity by Miss Gertrude Harris and Florence Foster at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Harris, Boone st. A few of those present were, Mrs. Noble of London; Mrs. Ida West, the Misses Tillie Pope, Clara, Ethel and Margie Smith, Corie and Ethel Deleo, Mary and Mariah Ward and Blanche Drake, Messrs Wayman Whittaker, Ernest Estis, Marshall Lucas, Mack Jones and Rev. and Mrs. Young. Mr. G. Moss of the Tenth Ward has received a political appointment. Mr. G. M. Moss of this city has returned from his wedding trip. Get The Freeman $1.00 one year; 250 for three months. This offer lasts until Aug 16. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPEN. TOM ™ TATTLER, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 2 Thave not been impressed in man} days.asI was the day I met Emest Ho gan. The name he bears, whether original or assumed, snits him admira bly, for he is Ernest—ness” personified. ‘Why do people wonder at a man's suc cess when he puts his heartand soul in everything he undertakes. His greatest ambition is to keep abreast of the times, fa thing whichseldom dawns upon the majority of our performers who, rapt in ignorance and lethargy, are content to use thesame old stuff until the audi- ence is compelled to show its dis-approv- alin a manner mach resembling eseap- ing steam. ‘Mr. Hogan has learned the concertina ‘and renders some beautiful and taking selections upon it. What an enbance- ment this will be to his general work. He informed me that he pats in three hours daily upon his chosen instrument. Leisurely walking up Armour av..day or so ago I was quite amused to note one of our leading bassosseated on the porct which partially surrounds his domicle with a book in his hand fast asleep. 1 was at a loss to know whether he was demoustrating the Fred Douglass rule or whether his mind, after being weigh- ed down by so many facts wasindulging in a little rest. Whichever was the case the flies, sipping at the fountain ot intelligence, were having a glorious time as they skimmed the pages. ‘Ther were simply running riot with know- ledge. Asthe basso sat there in his slambers another thought struck me; Perhaps he was laboring with the obstruse principles of some deep science which were a little tomuch for him. A more picturesque book might probably have been better. ‘Yeager, Kelley and Yeager were at the Chicago Opera Honse last week and the sketch they delivered, to the andi- ence was as neat and breezy as any that has been there recently. It is quite out of the beaten path. The superan- uated gags, tiresome dialogue that is meaningless, have been discarded. Miss ‘Yeager opens the act with a well worded melodious coon soon, which I am posi- tive I have never heard before. She is quite charming and as she bestowed her siniles on the audience she was exceed- ingly bewitchtng. The dance executed by Kelley and Yeager is good and Kells as a buck dancer is about “as warm a ever happened.” Step after step was heartily applanded by the andience The act closes with a rousing medley. ‘The stick twirling of Kelley should be ‘eiteninated. ‘The position of the Negro was never 0 precarious as it is to-day, All the heavy guns of criticism are turned on him and at times the bombardment is fierce and merciless. His place in the public eye is being especially watched and while the terrible arraignments given him by the Rev. Frank Tillman, ot al., is the product of a disordered im- agination, superindaced by prejudice, it is possible that the conclusions drawn by those not actuated by hatred of the race are the results of observation of those ignorant blatant, musbehaved Negroes who are pushed into public no- tice, or, rather, are given opportuni- ties where they can inflict irreparable injury on the race. Although it may meet with a storm of opposition and in- dignation, yet I will say that, I think the ‘aayerage Negro show can be made and frequently is a positive harm to the race owing to the conspiciousness given to men and women of little or no caliber. ‘As arule with Negroes, talent is coupled with ignorance and all its concomitants. What a few members of the profession iknow how to deport themselves in pub- lie! Here is a city of the first magnitude ‘and the launching place of several of our big attractions, and likewise the home of a large number of the mem bers of other attracions whose head: quarters are elsewhere. At this time o! year the professionals, both men and ‘ywomen, here in town are as thick as an- tumnal leaves that strew the brooks in Vallambrosa,” and it is quite easy tc gather any data one may want, Last evening Iran across two female members of the chorous of one of onr leading attractions and 1 was utterls dumb‘ounded at their depor'ment on our public streets. In the first place that inherent womanly pride that man. fests itself in personal tidimess was ab: sent and as they went simpering along they were the cynosure of every one who-passed them. Every action they made portrayed the meretricious in them. Their language, at times ribald, ‘was generally composed of the tonghes slang imaginable. and bad as State at is from 2th to 30th, they left a lurid streak behind them. Passing one of the State st. resorts, one of them kept wateh as though she was afraid she would mis. something, while the other went in and returning, calling her friend, they bott wentin, The place they went in would probably rival hell for iniquity. I will submit it toa disinterested pub- lic if it is not a shame, a disgrace, a rank injustice toa race straggling for ‘amameand place to be thus handi- ‘capped by such persons being foisted in the public eye, 1 could site cases of the noctivagant women connected with the varions colored shows that would make this page lurid but I will not soil the pure white page with immorality. I only cite the two women’s cause they were so flagrant, Our colored managers and those persons of color who have influence with white managers should exert their greatest efforts to obtain women, aswell as men, who have a little of that thing called character, clinging to them. | ‘My article on benefits has provoked ‘much criticism and seems to have fallen with a dullsickening thud on a very few minds. The-majority of those who have expressed an opinion, seem to favor the Tattlers views, that the benefit bus- iness has been carried to a point of Indi- crous absurdity. The members of the company that participated in the Al- hambra benefit were paid, but that re- moves none of the Indicrousness of the situation. The poor starving manager for whom the benefit was given was no doubt basking in the salubrious breezes of one of our summer resorts, while the participants in the benefit are haunting the manager to obtain that that keeps the wolf from the door. If the supply of recipients of benefits should at any moment run short, Tom the Tattler wishes it distinctly under- stood that he would gladly fill the place of any. ‘Mr. Wm. Folks will again do a talk- ing turn at Love's the ensuing winter. His gift of gabmay not be of the choic- est variety but it will possess one salient feature at least—it will be unending. ‘The Slayton Jubilee Singers are in a quandary. Mr, W. C. Buckner has re- signed to take the management of au- other company, the Dixie Singers. It seems from the rumors afloat that Buck- ner set such a pace as manager it is dif- ficult to fill his place. His reputation as ‘a basso we all know and is one any per- son might feel proud of. Ifa man gets run over by an automo- bile would terseness compel us to say he ‘was antomobiled? ‘McCarver, Reed & MeVarver were at the Chicago Opera Honse this week. Were Reed to take a notion to quit that trio the act would go gracefully and “quietly into the clock.” The other day I witnessed quite a buneh ot professionals, by actual count as many asseven, craining their necks reading The Freeman which one of their number had bought—may God bless him and which he was trying to read. To any one not thoroughly acquainted with these gentlemen they might be passed off as potentates from some dis- tant clime, so prosperous and command- ing did they look. Each one of them had his shoes fanltlessly shined; his trousers sérupulously sharpened; his collar, cuffs and shirt immaculately white; and thetr general appearance was that of men who had not only the ne- cessities of life, but were wallowing in its luxuries. But what thoughts flitted throngh my mind as I calmly looked on them pushing and crowding each other to get a free glance at the greatest of Negro newspapers, The Freeman, when the expenditure of a “hard” nickle -fiye cents-would have put each one of them in possession of that paper and he could have repaired quietly to his ap- partments and read himself—well, { will say to sleep. One gentleman really had the hardihood to ask to be permitted to clip something from the paper and when refused, looked as if one of his natural rights had been infringed upon. Of conrse I appreciate the spirit of economy these gentlemen manifested but as four of them had cigars in their mouths, which from the delicate aroma they scattered must have cost a dime, unless they too were “doings,” I should suggest that on one dayin every week they emoke a five cent cigar and lay by the other nickle for The Freeman; or if they smoke five cent cigars, forego the pleasure of one cigar sometime during the week to indulge ina greater pleasure namely to own a copy of The Freeman, Let us figure along economical lives what this pushing and crowding cost these gentlemen in order to get a free ‘peep at The Freeman and incidentally tosaveanickle, Inoticed each gentle- mans shoes came in contact with some ones else and as a consequence all shines were spoiled. This alone is the price of two Freemans from each gentleman. One gentleman tiptoing in order to see over the shoulders of a taller man, who ‘stood immediately in'front of him lost a trousers button; if he is not married here is the price of another Freeman. One hada freshly lighted cigar knocked from his month and stepped on, which putting at the lowest figure, is the price of another Freeman. The general wear and tear on the clothes we will put at five Freemans apiece as the cost, Again there are some things that cannot be estimated as for instance the strain on the neck, which is bad unless it posesses agreat deal of “‘rubber;” the compro- mise of dignity; the dis-satisfaction at not being able to read just what one would like owing to the turning of the paper at the wrong time by the man who owns it; the harm and consequent pain done to the corns and bunions of those who possess them, ete; these I say are beyond estimation, In the long run gentlemen, after this economical figur- ing up don’t yon think it best for each to buy his own Freeman and at the same time help to build higher one of the monuments of the race? There is a touch of the irony of fate in the fact that as soon as fat, jolly, ‘Marshall became dressed up in a new suit a show should come along and take him ont of town before his friends had the opportunity of looking him over. He is schednled to be gone 20 weeks in which time the suit will be a little the worse for wear unless forti- fied by another one. Ihave never had the pleasure of seemg him work, or in finding any one who has; but if his work justifies the criticism he renders of himself he is a top liner andis worthy to bea member of any of our attrac- tions. TOM the TATTLER. ‘The Freeman will be delivered at your door every week for one year from Jaly 16 to Aug. 16 for $1. Now is the time to subscribe or renew. AN OUTING AT THE OCEAN. Seashore Excursion via Pennsylvania Lines will be ran August 9th. ‘The annual low rate excursion to the sea- shore will be run via Pennsylvania Lines, Thursday, August 9th. On that date reduced fare tickets will be sold to Atlantic City, Cape May, Anglesea, Avalon, Holly Beach, Ocean City, Sea Isle City, Wildwood, New Jersey, Rehoboth, Del., and Ocean City, Md. ‘The round trip from Indianapolis, will be $15.00 to either of the ten resorts mentioned which constitute the most popular summer havens along the Atlantic Coast. No more enjoyable vacation outing can be planned than a visit to the seashore in mid summer Arrangements may be made for participating in the pleasures offered ae this excursion by communicating with W. W. Richardson, ie P. A., Indianapolis, Ind. | For thirty days only commencing July 16, The Freeman will be sent to any address in the United States or Canada for $1.00 a year. Do not let this opportunity pass to secure the race's leading Journal. THE PLACE TO GO. ‘The Seashore is the Ideal Spot for Out- tings and Vacation Trips. Tt will cost onl $15 for round trip from In- diannpolis w elther of the ten famobs Teanrta: Alunke City. Cape May, Avalon, Anglesea, Holly Beachy eta Git sen ini Oi Wild Wood, New Jersey. and Rehoboth, Delaware tid Govan Oity, Margland. Tiekote- wil be Sola Phursday, August ith, via Peunsyivanta Hines, tall alb route to tho we. For parte Blapsappiy to W. We Richardson, De Be Ac, pia spol To anyone sending 10 subscribers to ‘The Freeman for 3 months each at 25 cents during our midsummer reduction from July 16, to Ang. 16, we will mail to their address the “History of the Colored Soldiersin the Spanish-American War” or the “School History of the Negro Race,’ Through Sleeper to Michigan Resorts. The throngh Sleeping Car ine for Grand Rapids, Traverse City, Petoskey, Bay View, Herbor Springs, Mackinaw City, via Pennsylvania Short Lines and G.R. & LR. R., will be opened about June 17th. The only through car line from Indianapolis. ‘Tonrist tickets on sale to Michigan resorts on and after June ist. For particulars as to as totime of trains, rates, sleeping car space, etc., call on Pennsylvania Line ‘Ticket Agents, or address, W. W. Rich- ardson, D. P. 4., ‘ndianapolis, "25 cents for 3 months subscription to ‘The Freeman. Good only from July 16, to Aug. 16. DE - We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for Hall’s Catarrh Cure. F, J, CHENEY & CO., Props., Toledo, O. ‘We the undersigned,’ have cnown F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transne tions and financially able to carry out any ee & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Tole Wacpine, Kixyan & Marvix, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Price, 750, per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials ‘We want an agent in every city and town not already occupied. Write us. 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Cat ont thls ‘advertisement ana mail to us with ONE DOLLAR and we vill maid to you at onoe, prepaid, the Magnetic Comb and two boxes of Electrical Hair Reg torative. Make ll money and express orders payable to R. Gathright, reside Register all your letters to protect you. Address all letters the ‘Magnetic Co Co., box 86, Richmond, Va. TAKE TAKE. BEE OUR GUARANTEE *=2 ‘There being so many evil minded, skeptical who deny every, honedt article os a hurabug, we take the following Prethod of repudiating eachev:/ ind ed on bese, ave that we will alan the mong ne a ‘case of disse: ion. ism reputable paper mold take 02 adv ment from # / ishonest firm. on ANTAL MIDY: 1n 43 honrs Gorman and Shadiborent nin eo fae Eepecterteatinc ate (uni) Sa eee j ON THE WAITER THE WAIT Mr. C. B. Cales is the head-waiter at the Endicott Hotel, New York City. Wm. Blode is the head-waiter at the Ampersand, Adirondack Mountains, N. Y. Mr. S. D. Smith is the efficient head-waiter at the Prospect House Niagara Falls. A waiter should never put a spoon in the guest coffee or tea nor put spoon in soup. George Sanders waiter at the Capitol Hotel, Houston, Texas, left for El Paso to take charge of the finest hotel in the city. --- Always ask guest if they will have sugar in coffee or tea and allow them to pour cream in to suit themselves. Henry E. Washington waiter at the Capitol Hotel at Houston, Texas sends his best regards to Willie Williams and Henry Collins of Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. Joel F. Holman is the proficient Second Waiter at the Grand Hotel, Indinapolis, Ind. Mr. Holman is a member of the H. & S. W. N. B. A. Mr. J. T. Lee that well known old veteran, goes for the 13th season to the Grand Union Hotel, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., as head-waiter who said 13 was as unlucky number? Mr. Jas. F. Holt a waiter of Dayton, Ohio is cutting quite a dash on the board walks of Atlantic City. Mr. Holt possesses two waiters guarantees issued by the H. & S. W. N. B. A. *** Mr. R. H. Williams a waiter at the Kimball House, Atlanta, Ga., has written a pamphlet entitled The Waiters Eho and Union" Mr. Williams is to be congratulated upon his little volume as it seem to have the right ring to it. The price is 25 cents. The Waiters of Washington, D. C., have commenced the publication of a threecolumn 4 page weekly called the "Waiters Advocate." The staff is as follows: Ira Ashe, editor; E. Pratt Cor. Ed.; J. B. Johnson, business manager; J. W. Williams treasury and J. B. Penn agent. Subscription price is 80 cents per year. We wish the Advocate a long prosperous career on the journalistic ```markdown ``` Col. R. M. Nevin the Republican nominee for Congress in the 5th district of Ohio, sailed for London and other European cities the latter part of June. The "Col." says that he will return about the 28th of August and will proceed to give the Democrats h——. The colored voters of the 5th district will make no mistake in supporting Col. Nevin for he is a firey orator and if he is elected he will be more than a match for the horde of Southern rebels in the House of Representatives. --- The Chicago Beach Hotel, Chicago, Ill., is certainly a wonderful hotel, as it is a winter resort in winter and a summer resort in summer. The Beach sits on the very edge of Lake Michigan and in winter when the mercury is far below zero and the Lake is a solid cake of ice for miles, this hostelery is filled with guest who enjoy its peculiar advantage as a winter resort. During the hot blast of mid-summer when it is 90 and 100 in the shade in Chicago people hit themselves to the Beach Hotel, where the deadly rays of old Sol, becomes harmless, when fauned by the cool and refreshing breeze which sweeps from the bosom of the Lake. The long spacious veranda with its many hammocks easy chairs, divans etc., and its large and beautiful lawns when decorated with beautiful Chinese and Japanese lanterns for a lawn fete or a military cottillon is a beautiful sight to behold on a summers eve. Mr. E. T. Montgomery who was recently elected recording secretary of the Head and Second Waiters Association is the THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. efficient head-waiter at the Beach, where he employe from 75 to 100 waiters. *** Headquarters of the Waiters' Royal Benefit Progressive League 3544 Dearbon street Chicago, Ill.—Mr. Cozart, Dear Sir.—I have the very great pleasure of presenting to you by letter the gracious favor of the league for the recommendation given us, as published in The Freeman Saturday May 26, to our Bretherin throughout our national boards, and say to you that we feel highly honored by the publication. You may feel sure that The Freeman is now more readily called for, that its circulation will advance and have only to say to you look for our list of subscribers. We are doing our best to get the waiters of this country interested in themselves, that they may be of service to the race; we heartily induce the election of officers for the insuing year to conduct the business of the H. & S. W. N. B. A. We received the applicant of Mr. L. Montgomery the ex-vice president and the now correspondent secretary, our membership is now 115 financial members with a constant increase, we shall put in your hands our by-law and Constitution with an eager desire to hear of Indianapolis joining our ranks, and I shall be pleased to meet them any time there after to confirm the league. We not only indorse the movement of the school for Waiters but stand ready to assist in its creation both by labor and finance we do ask the earnest consideration of the Head and side waiters throughout the country for their encouragement. Your endorsements already have done us much good. Just give us time and we will make the civilized world honor the name of the C. Waiter. Respectfully Submitted L. W. WASHINGTON, 3118 Dearbon street. --- Subscribe Now! THE FREEMAN will be sent to any ad- dress in the UNITED STATES or CANADA One Year for $1.00. --- --- Dr. S ea, Marvelous Medium. $I000 Reward. Gives the names of dead and living friends, tells who and when you will marry, also of business journeys, lawsuits, absent friends, health or anything you wish to know, no matter what it is. He can call up your spirit friends and show them to you. Can make them rap all around the room. He asks no questions, don't ask you to write names for him. Don't try to pump you in any way, but tells you right off. He is thoroughly indorsed by leading spiritualists everywhere, received from them a gold medal and special license to practice his wonderful powers; credentials no one else can show, can give thousands of references to both white and colored patrons. Twenty-five years' practice-seven in Brooklyn-will show you that he can do all he tells of. Can tell what business is best for you and where, how to win speedy marriage with the one you love. How to be successful in all your doings, in short, what is best to do. He succeeds when all others fail. Positive satisfaction or no pay. Call and see. You will find it lucky to consult this Christie gentleman. He has a medicine that will cure drunkenness, can be given patients not knowing it. Thousands through him are now RICH, HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL with all their undertakings, while those who neglect his advice are still laboring against poverty. Through his perfect knowledge of chemistry he can impart to you a secret that will overcome your enemies and win you friends. His aid and advice has often been solicited; the result has always been the securing of speedy and happy marriages and all your wishes. In love affairs he never fails. He has the secret of winning the affections of the opposite sex. It is the curse of Spiritualism that in all large cities there is a class of men and women who claim powers they do not possess. They have neither gifts, credentials nor references. Surely the colored people are not so wanting in sense as to throw their time and money away on such. Dr. Shea refers to the Hon. Chas. Miller, capitalist, 2451 Atlantic avenue; the Hon. Wm. Denmore, architect and builder, 47 Clevela d 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 'used to. He has now and always bad we patronage from them. PLEASE READ FOLLOWING: Brooklyn, Aug. 15.—This is to certify that I came to New York from Albany. I was a stranger in a strange city, out of work and out of money. I had no luck in anything I undertook. What to do I did not know. A friend advised me to go and see Dr. Shea. I did. He told me the cause of my troubles; he took me in and treated me as a brother. Through him I got a good position that very week. I had been to others; they took my money and did me no good. I bless the day I first met Dr. Shea. I would advise all in bad luck, sick or in trouble to go to him at once. Sincerely, ALBERT AYRES. Plainfield, N. J. A SENSATION IN BROOKLYN—A MINISTER'S STATEMENT: I wish to state that one of my parishoners was sick and in trouble for a long time, Mrs. Brown, 37 Gay street. No one seemed to understand her case. She had several doctors, but none of them seemed to know what was the matter. None could do her any good. It was my duty as her pastor to call and see her. Hearing of the wonderful work being done by Dr. Shea the last few years, I thought I would call and see him myself. I found him a sympathetic gentleman. He gave me a wonderful test of his powers; told me to send him a lock of the patient's hair, which I did by her daughter. He told at once what was the matter and in a short time cured her sound and well. Her family had seemingly been under a cloud. Now all is changed. All are well and prosperous. I can truly and heartily recommend Dr. Shea to all those in sickness or distress of any kind. REV. WILLIAM JOHNSON. Pastor Lebanon Church, Brooklyn. Dr. Shea can show thousands such as he above. DR. SHEA. Has been carefully educated in the Homoeopathic and Electric schools of medicine. 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, diseases of women and children, fit, 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 filiment. Hopeless cases and those that others can not cure solicited to call. Fat folks thin, the childless made parents. 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Entered at the post-office at Indianapolis, Indiana, as second class matter. matter should be addressed to THE FREEMAN. A. L. Knox, Pub., Indianapolis, Ind. SATURDAY, JULY, 14, 1900. AFRICA HATH WOES. The following is an extract from a communication which recently appeared in an African journal: "Every diligent student of the race question of to-day, who sits down calmly and takes a retrospective view of the history of the African—especially we of this West Coast for the past fifty years or so and compares them with all our present environments, cannot but conclude that the question is no longer the Negro, but the white man's problem that confronts us. The question should not be confined to what should the African or the Negro do to ameliorate his present locus standi, but what are the white men allowing him to do. The fact remains as a patent and irresistible truth that the African, be he an English, French, German or Portuguese subject, is entirely in the hands of the white man, as the clay in those of the potter. This uncontroductory statement is being experienced daily in all the walks of life. It is to be found in the political and commercial worlds, year more also in the religious circle. The English constitution founded on the broad lines freedom, liberty and justice as enjoyed by Englishmen in their homes, is expected to be found exercised similarly in the West African Colonies; but alas! hopes to this effect have not been and can scarcely be realized. The African funds and feels himself free only to some extent. His liberties are curtailed, and his progress arrested as soon as it reaches a certain point. His present situation analogous to that of the birds in one of the parks where two or three acres of land are enclosed by a high fence of wire netting and the netting also covers the entire enclosure some forty feet from the ground. In this enclosure birds of various kinds live and fly about with perfect freedom: but cannot fly beyond the enclosure. Liberties indeed are granted to the African under the British government; but to indulge and soar loftily in it is not tolerated by the domineering race. He, the African is expected to keep within a certain limit of this free dom and liberty." The above, we take it, is no partial, unfair, partisan summary of the conditions and tendencies of those African countries that are ruled by the English. We reproduce the article simply in the interest of the truth; not to prejudice the Negroes against England but rather to help "unprejudice" them as to America, especially when that prejudice is based upon the presumedly fair treatment accorded Negroes by the English, and through which presumption America suffers by contrast. We have said before and we now repeat; that Africa is simply a vaster theater for the reproduction of America of to-day. The temper of the English, the temper of the raw recruits from the bush, may, to some extent, modify the progress of evolution, but in the main, it will be the same story. The semi-civilized condition of the American Negroes owing their centuries of servitude has served to pitch the problem a hundred years in advance of that of Africa. Civilization, the leaven is not working amid the masses there. The great multitudes are yet to be dealt with. When this seething, writhing mass is to be dealt with as a whole, who knows the end? It will be a far dis THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORLED NEWSPAPER tant day when that mass is prepared for all that Anglo-Saxon civilization demands. Aside from the irregularities by the way," lynching the American Negroes are just as favorably situated as those of the colonies where the English rule despite her well-known reputation for fair play. They apply the same stringent tests for the elective franchise as applied in the Southern states. And as the article clearly points out, they have limits and boundaries for the blacks. All this bespeaks those other thousand and one little ills that follow these larger marks of distinction. America could be better, but it has no criterion in England. A NEW BOOK. It is with pleasure that we refer to the late very excellent production by Booker T. Washington, "A New Negro for a New Century." It is in keeping with all that Mr. Washington does. The book is fluently written. It deals with the late phases of Negro life as they pertain to the country in general. He deals at length with the Spanish-American war, rehearsing the causes of the same and the part played by the Negro soldiery. As a book of information concerning that period it will prove very valuable. We take occasion to call attention to the portion of the book which is devoted to the colored women of America. The task of writing that, the last chapter in the book to the very distinguished Mrs. Fannie Barrier Williams, whose name has long been associated with movements that have the amelioration of the conditions and the uplifting of the race as ends. To this accomplished woman is owed much of that vitality an energy that is manifest in this new phase of the colored woman's life, the club. Through it as a medium, wonders may be worked that will be so much contributed to the solution of the race problem. Mrs. Williams, in speaking of the work—the new mission, says with a touching pathos: "These women have been left to grope their way unassisted toward a realization of those domestic virtues, moral impulses and standards of family and social life that are the badges of race respectability. They have no special teacher to instruct them. No conventions of distinguished women of the more favored race have met to consider their peculiar needs. There has been no fixed public opinion to which they could appeal; no protection against the libelous attacks on their character; and no chivalry generous enough to guarantee their safety against man's inhumanity to woman. Certain it is that colored women have been the least known and the most ill-favored class of women in this country." Thus we have a beautiful summing up of a very ugly situation. Through her exhaustive exposition runs an indictment of those who withheld able hands. But the lamenting period is over. Out of this darkness in which they groped light has come. It was the great Stagerite who could not boast of an illustrious line of descent but who insisted that he would head one. These noble colored women have undertaken a great and noble work. They could not have enlisted in a better cause. Humanity needs them, the race needs them, God needs them to further the work in carrying the light that the lowly of the world may see and walk. Among the women associated with Mrs. Williams, we find the following noble spirits : Mrs. Booker T. Washington, Mrs. Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin and others who are doing much for the moral and Christian uplift of the race. McKinley and Roosevelt are the choice of the colored voters. It may be traditional for colored men to be Republicans, but as yet there is absolutely no reason for them being otherwise. Men do sometimes change their voting, but it is because they hope to bring about conditions that are agreeable to their new notions. What can Bryan bring that promises better conditions? The Afro-American Council will meet in Indianapolis, August 28. It, from all indications, will be a thorough representative body. Bishop Walters is president. He is assisted by some of the most intelligent Negroes in America. Every state in the union is represented on the executive board. Each state may send representatives from reputable bodies. HE IS A MOHAMMEDAN Mr. T. O. Mason, an Afro-American Mohammedan of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is defending his faith in very vigorous style through the columns of some of the Western papers. Mr. Mason is a very well "read" man, judging by his acquaintance with the religions of the world. He eschews Christianity because it is a theoretical religion; it does not practice what it preaches. It is here that he rings in the race question. He denies that Mohammedanism is dying out. He says that two hundred millions African Negroes are of that persuasion of which might be said, en passant, is just so much worse for them. Mr. Mason has no fault to find with Christianity, as such; but he thinks the fruits of that religion is not consistent with its seed. It is hardly the fair thing to contrast the religions in countries so differently situated. Why Christianity does not reconcile racial differences? is what Mr. Mason is driving at. He might be answered by saying, that it is owing to Christianity that it is as well as it is. He speaks of the courage and bravery of Mohammedan Negroes as against Negroes of the Christian faith. It is a fact that Christianity is not "bred to martial pains," yet if he wants to see courage; see it in the Christian soldiers of France, Germany, England, America even to Paul Kruger's men who fall to their knees as often as the musselman faces Mecca. The enlightened world is conversant with the conception of the Mohammed-an faith. It knows what amendments were made to their sacred laws to suit the convenience of Mohammed and those in high authority. □ The harem was one of the essential institutions of that religion. "Vision" after "vision" succeeded in establishing wives respectively and consequent amended laws. If Ayesha becomes old and decrepid then it is the pleasure of the dispenser of all blessings to see to it that my lord's eyes feast on a Fatima, whose fresh and vigorous smiles were not unholy or alloyed pleasure. Christianity and humanity revolts at the idea. A religion that gathers up strength through its excesses is not along the lines of that religion planted by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. License is the basis of the Mohammedan religion. The reward of the soldier, who risks his all in battle, is that in the heavens, even to the seventh, he will fall asleep in the arms of the houris perchance he succumbs—bliss beyond compare. It is no wonder that two hundred million Africans are of that faith. Without the intention of being sacrilegious, a religion that offer such inducements to oriental minds can give other religions odds and then beat them out. It is this reward that stimulates the soldier in battle. He is worth more to himself, dead, than living. These damsels, beautiful creations of musk, are at the end of the lives of the faithful. It was thus they were exhorted on the battle field—to die was a blessing. There was no doubt of the hereafter except as to that which accompanied cowardice. Shall we exchange Christianity for this—voluptuousness? My friends—I am before you again. I am the man with but one idea, and that is this little thing of 16 to 1. I have said the thing and I must stick to it. "Consistency thou art a jewel."—Bryan. The Afro-American Council promises to be a large affair. Inquiries are being made from over the country as to the manner of sending delegates. Such communication should be addressed to Afro-American Council headquarters, Washington, D. C. THIS AND THAT. The sadness of a misspept life is very forcibly brought out in the chapters of "Know Thyself" commencing the 21st. National Race Conference, colored, to be held at Montgomery, Ala., Wednesday, Thursday and Friday July 25, 26, and 27, 1900. Mr. E. E. Cooper, of Washington, D. C., is preparing an edition of Afro-American editors. He publishes the colored American. Mr. Fletcher Shurn, of Forrest City, Arkansas send us interesting bible quotations supporting his views on existing evils. He sends an excellent likeness of himself. The first session of the South African Baptist Association will be held at the African church, King Williamstown, S. Africa, under the direction of the Foreign Mission Board of the National Baptist Convention. Rev. J. H. Frank, chairman; Rev. L. G. Jordan, secretary. The most thriving Negroes are not in the South and East. Out here nearly every family owns their home. Men who have never had an hours teaching have acquired considerable wealth. Not only by days of honest toil, but by shrew business calculation.—Wm. N. Johnson, Lincoln, Neb. The teachers of DeSoto Institute Missouri send an excellent set of resolutions but too long to publish. It makes a pleasing reference to the state superintendent. It wisely resolved to adopt some Negro literature as supplementary work in the schools. J. O. Cazle, America Hunt, Annetta Harris, committee. "Is the Negro A Man?" is the caption of a very strong argument in defense of the Negro by Rev Dr. Brunlage of the First Unitarian church of Albany, N. Y. The title further reads, "The Rev. Dr. Brunlage stands for social a well as political equality." This article appeared in the Albany Evening Journal, June 25. It will be reviewed later. This notice is an invitation to every lover of all the colored race North, South, East and West of the U. S. of America. The great questions that confront the race especially the disfranchisement and kind questions will be discussed by able representatives of the race. The meeting is not an antagonistic one but an endeavor to throw a better light upon the problems now under consideration and to better the condition of humanity. An extensive program is now being prepared and will be sent out as soon as possible. For further information address Rev. W. H. Mixon, chairman, 807 Mixon avenue Montgomery, Ala. J. C. Leiftwhich secretary. Booker T. Washington writes that the effort to organize a National Negro Business League at Boston, August 23-24, 1900, is meeting with the most gratifying commendation and assistance from business men and women in every section of the country. It is to be understood that this organization is for colored people who are engaged in the most humble lines of trade as well of for those in the higher lines. Few people understand how many successful colored men and women there are who are engaged in business of all kinds in remote towns and who are succeeding in a quiet way. The object of this meeting will be to get hold of such people and give them such encouragement and advice as will enable them to do more and better business. At the same time a demonstration will be made of the enterprises of the race that will do much to help and strengthen it in the eyes of the world. All persons engaged in business who have not yet communicated with Mr. Washington are urged to do so at Tuskegee, Alabama, at once. Such an effort deserves and should receive the hearty encouragement and assistance of every man and woman of the race interested in its future. Important News. Atlanta, Ga., special. The Mutual Ald Society has been in convention in this city for the past week, a large delegation from Georgia, Tennessee, Florida and South Carolina, numbering several hundred, attending. This is one of the grandest societies from a business point of view ever organized in this State, with headquarters at LaGram, Ga. They have a large tract of land of several hundred acres and now engaged in erecting a large factory about six miles from Lagrange. They expect to have a municipal corporation, officered exclusively by Afro-Americans. * * The Odd Fellows of this city will have a grand reunion under auspices of the Pride of Georgia Lodge, No. 1553, at Lithia Springs, on July 30th. This is to be one of the grandest reunions ever held. The committee having this matter in charge were fortunate in securing as speakers on this occasion such as Col. W. A. Pledger, Rev. P. Jas, Bryant and Col. M. C. Parker. Each has the reputation of being an orator second to none. * * August 16, $1.00 a year. * * The Young Atlanta Social Club, of West Side, Atlanta, was organized nine months ago, with Mr. Edward W. Mathews as its President—one of the its society men. This club is now one of the leading institutions of its kind in Atlanta. For the past three months this club under the Presidency of Mr. S. M. Humphries, and the general management of W. H. Lane, has made rapid progress in all of its line and it stands to-day with one exception the leading social club of Atlanta. Messrs. Humphries and Lane are two hard working, energetic young men and any organization should be honored to have two such young men. They always have something new up their sleeves for the people. The benefit given by the club Monday night, July 9th, in the lecture room of St. Paul A. M. E. Church, is a great success. The first part with Mr. S. M. Humphries as interlocutor, the singing of the famous female quartet, composed of the Misses Alice O. Nichols, Ellen Pew and the Moseley sisters; jokes by Chas. Cummings, Edward Matthews, Walter Holiday and Rogers Belle, was all that could be expected. In the second part the singing of Miss Lucile Jones was a feature of the show. Miss Jones has a sweet musical voice and handles it well. She is one of the coming singers of the South. The singing of Sexton and Strickland was also good. Special mention must be made of J. W. Holiday and W. H. Lane. They make a good team and Holiday has a very sweet voice. They received a number of encores. Lane is the coming young comedian—as Uncle Reuben Wayback he kept the big audience in an uproar of laughter for at least 20 minutes. Lane can impersonate any ordinary character, but his best are Rube, tramp, Dutchman and Irish police. His fun is clean and original and his makeups are catchy and he is often called the only William Lane. Chas. W. H. Jordon, the black man of mystery, as he is called, was the best ever seen here as a colored magician. His feats were marvelous and his works are far above the average magician, as he is the coming colored magician of the world. The entertainment closed by W. H. Lane and Eddie Hall impersonating El Capitan and chorus by company. The members of this club are admirers and readers of The Freeman. Wedding Nuptial. Tevarkana, Tex., Special: At 7:30 p.m. S. W. Williams, of St. Louis, Mo., led to the altar Miss Carrie C., the beautiful and accomplished daughter of Rev. and Mrs. P. W. Wesley, and the ceremony was performed by Rev. H. F. McNorton, a life-long friend of the family. The church was packed to its utmost capacity, each one vicing with another to do honor to the young lady whom they have all learned to love. Mrs. Williams was born in Marshal, Tex. her father being one of the leading ministers of the State. She received a Christian education and was united with the church when she was very young. She is a graduate of Bishop College, and is very proficient in music, a bright scholar and a successful teacher, having been principal of the City School of this city for several years, and has given entire satisfaction. She has a lovable disposition, and an easy flow of language. She is a modern housekeeper and an ardent Christian worker. She never had a demit mark while in school. All in all, she is a complete, educated, refined, lovable, chaste, beautiful, Christian lady, that will make a man a perfect wife. S. W. is fortunate in securing such a prize. Six years ago rM. Williams secured a position with the Pullman Co., at St Louis, and since that time he has been preparing to make the lady of his choice happy. He has a nice bank account, a good run and hosts of friends, who wish him a happy and prosperous journey through life. Mr. and Mrs. Williams will spend their honeymoon with friends in Dallas, Jefferson, Marshal and Galveston, Tex., and at Minneapolis, Minn., and will be at home to their many St. Louis friends at 2646 North Randolph street., after July 27. T. A. CRENSHAW. Newsy Points. Muncie, Ind., special: A concert was given at the second Baptist Church last Monday night and a fair crowd was in attendance. * * Mrs. J. F. Hampton is expecting company soon from Richmond and Indianapolis. * * The Eagle Band is rapidly improving under the leadership of Prof. W. Rider. They intend filling an engagement at Anderson in the near future. * * Mrs. J. Robbins and little son, Emery, have been very sick for a number of weeks, but are now improving. * * Mrs. Hattie Sawyers, who has been ill, is convalescing rapidly. * * A fishing and wheel party was given last Monday by a few of the young people of our city. Those who composed the party were Misses Nettye and Adah Pierson, Venner and Mayne Robbins, Messrs. Arthur Ellis, Grant Frazier, John Culfer and James Saunders. * * Mrs. Richard Cottman and George Strong returned from the convention at Richmond, Ind. * * Mr. Sanders and Mr. Martin, of Indianapolis, spent Sunday in Muncie, the guests of Misses Nettye and Adah Pierson. * * Quite a number of Muncie people spent Sunday in Cincinnati and Fort Wayne. * * Mr. Grant Frazier attended the wedding of his brother at Indianapolis last Sunday. * * All the porters of our city enjoyed a picnic at Parker Moore's bridge Tuesday all day. * * Mrs. Billips, of South Hackley street, aged 81 years, fell a few weeks ago and broke a limb. She still in a critical condition. She will in a critical condition on South Plum street is enjoyed by many. Ice cream, ice cream soda, games and swings are enjoyed. * * Mrs. Harry Adams, who has been very sick, is convalescing. * * John Curtis has accepted a position on the Big Four railroad at Anderson. * * Miss Venner Robbins is prepared to teach piano and organ music at reasonable prices. * * Miss Mayme Robbins, the only colored violinist in the city, will give instructions at reasonable prices. * * Mr. Walter Walters having suffered with rheumatism for a number of years, is taking treatment from the magnetic boy doctor, with a marked degree of improvement. * * Mr. Omar Knox and family, Mr. John Douglas and family and others attended the basket meeting at Cabin Creek last Sunday. * * The colored porters of the city have organized a club and expect to give several plenics this summer. * * Miss Guthrie, of Tennessee, is visiting her brother, Mr. Will Guthrie. * * The Masons will celebrate the 1st of August with a grand good old fashioned time. * * Mr. W. H. Rider, of Kansas City, Mo., is visiting his sons. * * Any one wishing a copy of The Freeman call at 523 E. Adams and your order. The annual midsummer reduction is now on and The Freeman can be secured one year for $1.00; six months for 50c; three months, 25 cents THE BUFFALOES MEET They Hold Their Second Annual Convention in St. Louis--New Officers Elected--Royally Entered St. Louis, Mo., Special, July 10.: The second annual convention of B. O. B., the Grand Lodge, was held in St. Louis, Mo., Buffalo headquarters, 1822 Pine street. The hall was very attractively decorated for the occasion, the colors being old gold and purple, which was thrown in rich profusion. The parlers and receptions-rooms were simply a dream; especially the red room, where the ladies were received. As early as 7 a. m. the delegates began to arrive and the Reception Committee was kept busy as bees attending to their every want. The principal places of business were decorated in honor of the visitors, and St. Louis was now ready to do the honors. The convention was called to order by Grand Prelate C. C. Stapp, of Indiana, at 11 o'clock. Prayer was offered by Rev. R. H. Cole, the Grand Chaplain. The roll call of officers followed. All the lodges were represented and in good financial standing. Committees were appointed on credentials, finance, jurisprudence, by laws and constitution, after which the convention adjourned until 3 p. m. to hear the reports of committees. At 4:20 p. m. Tuesday the chairman rapped for order, and the afternoon session was on. Reports were read and approved. Some very brilliant speeches were made by C. C. Staple after hearing the report on laws in support of the committees. A grand effort also were the remarks by the Hon. J. Milton Turner, the Grand National Lecturer of B. O. B. In the evening the delegates were given a grand banquet and reception at Prof. J. C. Lucky's assembly-room. Here was a sight long to be remembered. The long and spacious saloon was turned into a Garden of Eden. Tropical plants and ferns adorned the nooks and corners. The orchestra of twenty-five skilled musicians under the direction of W. D. Flowers dispersed sweet strains of choicest music. The grand march was led by Prelate J. A. Freeman and Mrs. Freeman, the other officers following. Covers were laid for 100. A course dinner was served by L. E. Chambers, a Buffalo, and the most prominent caterer in St. Louis. After the last course was served the chairs were turned and an impromptu program was given. Speeches and songs were ably and prettily given. At 1 o'clock the banquet was over and everyone said the first day was a continued round of pleasure. On July 11 the convention was called to order at 10 o'clock, to complete the reading of the reports of outstanding committees and to elect officers for the year. Nominating speeches were good and plentiful. The following officers were elected: National Prelate, C. C. Stapp, Indiana; National Secretary, James Shelton, Indiana; National Treasurer, Archie Greathouse, Indiana; National Medical Director, Alfred Haynes, Ohio. The National Essoort and Attorney were chosen from Chicago. Thomas Logan was elected Grand Outside Dentin. W. S. Scott, St. Louis, Mo.; Jesse Ringgold, Indiana, and Henry Bridgewater, St. Louis, Mo., were elected trustees for one, two and three years respectively. The next convention will be held in Chicago, June, 1901. The delegates were entertained Tuesday night with a smoker at the Buffalo's rooms, 1622 Chestnut street, by Parker Lodge, No. 5, B. O. B., and our good friend, H. Selig, better known as "Dutch," did more than his share to see that everyone had something to smoke. Did I say smoke? Well! On July 12 the sun was radiant and bright, and the grand parade and plenic were a success, there being over 200 Buffalos in line, in the picturesque uniform of blue coats, white duck trousers, straw hats with white bands, and red, white and blue umbrellas. There were carriages for the visiting delegates and their ladies. The officers of Parker Lodge, No. 5, B. O. B., are: J. A. Freeman, Prelate, Chas. Ellis-Vice Prelate; Chas. Mills, Financial Secretary; Ed. Miller, Recording Secretary; A. Johnson, Inside Sentinel; Louis Hall, Outside entire; W. A. Wilkinson, State Organizer; Henry Bridgewater, Treasurer. "White City" Pointers Chicago, Ill., Special: Mr. John McGee has established a bootleg parlor and a fruit store at 961 N. Halstead street. * * Messrs. A. Lewis, C. Williams, F. Lewis, L. Thompson and J. Walls spent last Sunday in Evanston, visiting Mrs. Brown and Mr. E. Smith, at 920 Church street. They had a very congenial time. * * Mrs. G. G. Groves and Mr. H. Houston are on the sick list. * * Mr. J. Robinson has furnished a splendid home for his mother at 107 Huron street. * * Mr. Frank Stewart had a very sad accident last Sunday. While attempting to get on a State street car he fell between the wheels and had his leg cut off. He was taken to Providence Hospital. * * The Hannibal Club had its grand opening last Tuesday evening. Mr. Arthur Jones delivered an address of welcome, which was very appropriate for the occasion. Speeches were made by Messrs. S. B. Turner, F. L. Barnett and G. W. Johnson. Solos were sung by Messrs. Dan Moore and J. H. Williams. * * Miss Emma Minor, of Kansas City, Kan., is visiting Mrs. C. B. Smith at 1234 Lake street. * * Over one thousand persons attended the picnic which was given by the Knights of Pythias at Fox Lake, for the benefit of Olivet Baptist Church, on the 9th inst. * * Mr. T. B. Lillard, of 206 Wells street, is agent for Booker T. Washington's book. He has sold over 500 copies in three weeks. * * Mrs. F. E. Elliston, of 73 Larrabeet church, lost her pocketbook last Monday, containing all of her money and jewels. * * All subscribers are requested to have their money ready for the agent next Monday, as this paper cannot be published on "hot air." JOHN LENNON THE FREEMAN POST OFFICE. a stamped envelope, plainly addressed, must be enclosed for each letter, and the line of business followed by the person address should be given, in order to pre- Note- Professionalnals and others should bear in mind that the United States must be prepaid, otherwise they are not forwarded. Jones, Sissiettraer Mackay, Alicia (2) Mackay-Accoose, Alice Russell, Tenie Thrill, Lizzie 4 Allen, Bessie Bassie, black Cassie Grey, Alice Grey, Mrs J Kirsch, Mrs J W Aflio-American league Allison, Wm Accoone, Jw Ackman, R H Bohanan, J W (2) Bolden, R L Blind Coone, B Band, R I Bill, IK Brooks, A Band, R I Billy D Cary, H W (2) Craig, J M Cook E W, Jm Cooper, Wm Collins, Bm Davis, Emmett Davis, Davis Bach, Jon Enovy & Asher Fair, Jw Hampion, W George, J Ed George & Hart Gilson, L Glave, L Glave, DHC Hampton, Pete (2) Horn, Wl I Harris, M as e Islam, Jm, W Isler, Arthur Junker, W A Jackson, Prof A P Jackson, Billy J Jenkins, Wesley Johnson, Edw W Johnson, Chas Jones, Jas P Kemp, Bobby Leward, Chas Leward, Chas Lewis, Chas Lewry, P G Martin, Al McMurray, J A McCoury, A McQuity, J A Mobley, Jno, W Mason, Wesley Morton, W J Moffell, Wm H (2) McCabe, D W (2) McCarver, Howard McCourney, A H (2) Moore, Ed Morris, J W McArver, Walter McGorme, W J Owens, W 2 O'Neil, Hugh A Payn, A Phil Pearl, Hryv Preston, Charlie Prince, Arthur L Quine, Geo Q J Roberts, Walter M Stanley, Pete Smith, J. B Simmons, Jno W Shinton, DHC Spiller, W N P Thearle, H Thompson, Prof Roy Tur, er, James Vogel, John W Williams, & Walker Williams, jr, Billy Willis, Ernest Willis, s Prof A J Willis, W J Wilson, Jim Woodid, Sardney Wood, Geo Wilms, Clarone Wallace, J A Walker, O 2 West, John Winter, Salem T Young, Albert Important—We will forward no mail advertised in our letter list at the head of this column, unless a stamped addressed envelope is sent for the same. Read The Freeman—keep posted. Ben Hunn goes with "A Rabbit's Foot" company. Major Ben F. Payne is closing the solo with Boom's Black Diamonds on the New England Park circuit. Brandon and Arlington, sketch artists have signed with Pat Chappelle for his big farce "A Rabbit's Foot." Clifford Brooks is still a prime favorite at the Exchange Theatre, Jacksonville, Fla. He sends regards to all friends. Simpson and Pittman, high-class musical artists, have been engaged to produce their clever act with Pat Chappelle's funny farce "A Rabbit's Foot." Miss Carrie Hall, the Southern queen, is making a hit singing "If I Only Had A Job" and "The Latch-string is Hanging Out for You." at the Exchange Theatre, Jacksonville, Fla. Tibbs and Dublet's Minstrels are filling a two-weeks' engagement at Monroe Park, Mobile, Ala. Sol Tibbs is taking two and three encores nightly singing "Louisiana Black Gal." The manager of the "A Rabbit's Foot" company writes that "Miss May C. Hryes may be O. K. but Milt Boyer won't behave for no first-class company" McCarrier, Reed and McCarver have just closed over the Kohl-Castle circuit and the Springbrook Park, South Bend, Ind. They will be seen the coming season with Rusco & Holland's Nashville Students. "Gay Coons from Darktown" are meeting with great success through La. Mr. LaShe writes that time for the show is booked solid for the coming season. He sends regards to Simpson and Pitman and other friends. "Mr. Fidler, I am sorry that we can't give you anything beyond August 18, the big Eastern city show (students). What's the matter with the No. 1, this season Harry, is the top too big for you? Respectfully, Craine & Garland." Cissel and Mines, the magnets, opened at the Exchange Garden Theatre, Jacksonville, Fla., July 9, and reports that they made a tremendous hit from start to finish. Their engagement there is for an indefinite period. They send regards to all. Hyde Park Pavillion notes. Chicago—Vandevale under the management of W. R. Sobers and Coleman Jackson, are having a crowded house every night. Wesley Lemley is making a great hit with his new song 'Mamma Make Cindy Behave Heself receiving three and four encores every night. Mr. Lemley sends regards to his many friends. Notes from Boom's Black Diamond Co.—We are now in our initial week opening at Honsatonic Park on the New England Park circuit, playing to guar-antees only. Our engagement runs until Sept. 10. Our company is a strong one and caught on from the start. The THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. roster of the company is as follows: Murace Boom, proprietor, Jno. Larkins, business manager; Henry E. Wheeler, musical director; Major Ben F. Payne, Fletcher Cole, Jack Brown, Mme. Susie B. Payne, Miss Louise Nickron, Mrs Ida Launcey, Mrs. Essie Williams, Miss Mamie B. Payne and Henry Williams, the champion knuck and wing dancer and grotesque cake walker. Our engagement includes all the principal New England parks. "Probably in all the country round, the race could not produce a woman who is the peer, as a dramatic reader and impersonator of Henrietta Vinton Davis, who, for a number of years, has toured this country successfully giving readings, recitations and dramatic impersonations." Says the Pittsburgh Press. Lee Smith, of Indianapolis, the clever tuba player of the famous Brotherhood and Knights of Pythias bands, has been selected as one of the members of Prof. Frank Clermont's "A Rabbit's Foot" company. Mr. Smith is a thorough musician and no doubt will prove to be a valuable member of that band. He will leave for Lakeview, N. J., July 80. The Larkins—John and Ida, are with Boom's Black Diamonds, and they always capture the house. The Paynes—Stsie and Mamie, are quite favorites Miss Louise Nickerson is an exceptional sweet solist; also Fletcher Cole and the [Name not visible in the image] Hundreds Know Me! Thousands Never Heard of Me! Millions Going to Rewards. Rewards. Rewards. Lingle's Georgia, Minstrel, Minstrel, Minstrel. Black Diamond Quartette is a wonder, but when Henry and Essie Williams comes on there is nothing more to be done. On the whole the company is a strong one. Mr Pat Chappelle writes that everything is moving smoothly for the opening and inaugural tour of his spectacular musical farce "A Rabbit's Foot" which will open its season at Patterson, N. J., week of August 20. Rehearsals will begin August 1, at Lakeview. N. J. He also states that after July 21, all mail for him should be addressed to Pat Chappelle, 1358 Broadway, (care Gus Hill's office) New York City. All people booked with the "A Rabbit's Foot" company must report for rehearsal at Lakeview, N. J., August 1, as stated elsewhere in this paper. Notes from Baxter & Cashin's Exchange Theatre, Jacksonville, Fla.—Business is fine. Crowded houses every night. Roster for this week: Cissel and Mines, Dan Robertson. Miss Carrie Hall, Clifford Brooks, Miss Pauline Wykoff and Ras & Tas, kings of buck dancers, Prof. J. M. Robinson, musical director. Dan Robertson is producing some great acts and sketches. He sends regards to all friends. Ras & Tas have introduced their acrobatic song and dance which is a great success. Miss Pauline Wykoff is still with us and is a big favorite. She sends regards to her old chums." J. Ed Green writes the following from Chicago—"Lakeside Pavilion is still playing to crowded houses nightly, have kept a strong bill every week. The first weeks' bill was headed by Garland & Goff, the Thornton Sisters, Henry Troy and Billy Johnson; second week—the Thornton Sisters, Glenn and Gillam, Nettie Goff and a number of others, with a burlletta put on by the manager; this week the bill includes the Lloyd Brothers, Bessie Gillam, Thornton and Glenn, Garland and Goff and the Three Thorntons; underlined for next week: LeRoy Bland, Alberta, Henry Troy, Hampton and Thornton, Glenn and Thornton and the two singing girls. Music is furnished by Elmore Dodd, piano; Will Riley, violin; Buddie Robinson, cornet, and Louis Wright, trombone. In about four weeks Chicago will be cleaned of professionals. The singing of Henry Troy at the Pavilion is considered better every night. Master Norris Smith was on the bill one night and was strongly enced. "The Ghost of a Coon" and "Look Out for the Hoodoo Man" are strong favorites and are being done nightly by Thornton, Green and Gillam. Bobby Kemp goes with Rusco and Holland's Nashville Students this season; Scotte and Deleo with Oliver Scott's Minstrels; Jeanette Murphy with the 'King Rastus' company; the Thorntons with Ernest Hogan's 'A Country Coon'; Allie Brown with 'A Rabbit's Foot'; and Will Malone with Mahara's Minstrels. Regards to all." Notes from A. G. Allen's New Orleans Minstrels "Everything is running smoothly. While we were at Hot Springs Mr. Williams spent the whole afternoon with old friends, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Lambery. Mrs. Lambery is a soprano singer, Mrs. Lambery a baritone vocalist, while the two little Lambers are song and dance artists, cake walkers and singers. The family of four are engaged with one of the big shows the coming season. C. A. Burton of the No.1 band has just received a $40 Hillyard slide trombone. P. Owens sends best wishes to Billy Piper, Joe Smith and J. Jennings. Prof. McCammon sends regards to Wash Fanning. J. T. Cox, trap drummer, his son, J. T. Cox, jr. of Louisville, Ky., a visit recently. Cox sends regards to all. F. Garland sends regards to his brother William. W. Grant sends regards to the Campbell Brothers. All members of the company send regards to Claude Richardson." Notes from Melroy-Chandler & Cos., Minstrels—"Although this is our first announcement, we have been getting things in shape for next season. Our car "Roxy" is being over hauled and repainted; a new range will be put in the kitchen and in fact everything will be made to look new and bright. Band uniforms and all wardrobe will be new. We will carry two bands and put on a novel street parade. This season we will present a unique double first-part, that is now being arranged by the coming producer, D. Ireland Thomas, who is well known for his originality. Mr. Thomas says that the show will open with an old-time Negro minstrel first- part costumed in bed-tickling and for a half hour the public will be treated with the good old songs of long ago, and then the stage will be darkened and in the twinkling of an eye the same will be transformed into modern minstrelsy, where silk and satin in all its splendor will dazzle forth. Wm. Hallback, the coming comedian, and Gordon Collins, the people's favorite, will no doubt hold down the extreme ends." D. Ireland Thomas writes: "I have been informed, by a friend, that the comedians (?) Scutter (alias Brown) and Beck, are using my act 'Rapid Transit' and are posing as authors of the same. They are with the 'Colored Aristocracy' a tent show that started out from New Orleans, a week or so ago. While in that city, we (Thomas & McMurray) gave a performance for them and they went out on the road two days later to Bay St Louis, Miss., where Scutter and Beck put on our act, thus showing that they are apt scholars to grab stuff and take honors from other people. I hold the original manuscript, the same was written by me nearly four years ago, and introduced by me about a year ago. I also claim to be the originator of the Hebrew musical conversation, which I introduced with the Melroy-Chandler Minstrels last season. I am also the author of the successful 'coon' comedy 'A Coontown Holiday' and the three act 'A Coontown Adventure' The Hustling Coons. I simply write this so that the public will not be misled. What consoles me is that the act must be good or they would not have grabbed it so quickly." Notes from P. G. Lowery's Concert Band and Vandeville, with 4 Paw-Sells Bros.—"The Georgia Up-to-Date visited us Saturday July 14 at Grand Forks N. D. Everybody was shown a grand time and made many friends around the city of white. The Georgias were very interested in many different sights to be seen in circus life while every eye was stretched for excitement. Our band was one of the sights that drew the eyes of Messrs Jno. and Stevie Adams and Harry L. Gillam so close they could not keep from riding and got down very much pleased at one of the largest wagons with the show. A part of the Georgia Up-to-Date visited the performance of the big show and another part only cared to see the "gigwanks." The following were the visitors: Mr. and Mrs H. L Gillam, Robt Henderson and Fountain B. Wood and Messrs John Adams, Wm. Fletcher, Will Goff Kennedy and Stevie Adams. The Sherrah Quartette is still making a hit where ever they are heard. Mr. Spencer tenor soloist, with the quartette has been teatring that popular sentimental ballad "Sweet Norine," in the big after concert with great success. Mr. Al Gillam and wife send regards to all friends and say "all is well" would like to hear from Bessie Gillam. J. Jeff Smith sends regards to all friends and says to Pearl Brewer, Joe Pleasant, Jill Glenn and other old circus push, "hit the drum" (boom!) curtain. Chas. Elgar says hello to Ralph Nicholas. You owe me one. Notes from John F. Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin company—We are now in Missouri playing to standing room only, and everything is going on smoothly. We are still heading South and will soon be in the windy State of Kansas. Our old chef Thomas Moore closed at Madison Mo., and Robert Price, late of Bowers & Busby's Minstrels, has charge of the kitchen, and the inner man is well satisfied with the dainty dishes that his experienced hands prepares. We met Joe Pleasant in Macon, Mo., and had a very pleasant time with him. W. L. Battles says: "Boys I am with Stowe's U. T. C., and I comes vid em every Sunday. Regards Hallback and Lemley. Walter Smith, our bandmaster, is doing excellent work with the band. He sends regards to Simon Parrish, W. H. Flamer and John Barr. A. L. Mason sends regards to W. H. Flamer and John Barr and says write. Regards to the Suwanee River quartette." The Drury Grand Opera Company, which enjoys the distinction of being the only Negro opera company in the world, will appear at the Park Opera House, Asbury Park, N. J., August 6, in Bizet's opera "Carmen". This production was recently given with great success at the Lexington Opera House, New York City. Mr. Theodore Drury who is at the head of the organization is ably assisted by Mrs. Emma Wheeler, Miss Daisy LaTurnner, Miss M. B. Tucker, Miss Florence Gourdin, Miss Lilie Smith, Miss Daisy Swan, Miss Josie Tyler, Miss Maude Williams, Mrs. Mamie Morgan, Mrs. Theresa N. Fields, Miss Marie Jackson, Miss Clarissa E. Scott, Mrs. Ida B. Clay, Miss Mand Barnes, Mrs. H Boone, Miss Lucy Ross, Miss Georgia Smith, Miss Lillian Vrooman, James Rasin, M. M. Richard, Buffaf Jones, Thomas F. Doyle, Jean DeFischer, J. E. Robinson, Jos. Cardozo Wm. Mathias, Wm. Pettes, Francis VanArdsale, S. L. Marsh, R. Johnstone, Albert DeAncy, Winfred Benidick and Harry B. Garden, Mme. Plato, Mrs M. Randall, Miss E DeLyons, G. W. Taylor and Fredric Sheldon. The following is from P.G. Lowery: "I am well pleased with my company this season. My band is doing some very clever work. Each member deserves special mention for their conduct as gentlemen and their attention and promptitude as band members. With the aid of such men a leader should rest assured of satisfaction being the daily greeting from the management. We live as one family. We always try to help one another and it seems to be the motto of each member to please me and the managers. I also express my gratefulness to the managers for their unchangeable kindness to my entire company under all circumstances. I can justly say that a lady or gentleman can always please such managers as C. N. Thompson and Geo. Aons. A. T. Gillam the Vaudeville director with the aid of the Sherrah Quartette, Ed Heater the comedian and the four ladies are pleasing the thousands daily. The programs are always up to date. Wishing the Freeman continual success and prosperity to my friends, I sign, yours under the White Tent, where everyday is a 4th of July, and the Ghost never fails. 60 COPIED PHOTOS - ONE A BUTTON - FOR 50¢ Kent Point returned unpacked, workable, hand-made intractable, PHOTOS COPIED to 20; 300¢ to 50¢ to 80¢ to 100¢ to 120¢ to 140¢ to 160¢ to 180¢ Cal. Tire, SENEANEK CO. Dept. BAffalo, N.Y. STAGESAMPLEBOOM 2112 ARMOUR AVENUE, CHICAGO. Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars Wine Rooms Up-stairs. JAS. CROSBY, Proprietor. ALLEN McDONALD, Manager. Composer. (Late of British Gulana Military Band) —Enroute Georgia Up-to-Date Minstrels. We want an active representative in every Negro company on the road this season. 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Ernest Hogan In His Latest and Greatest success: The first Colored pastoral play ever presented by a company of REAL Colored performers. Entire scenery for the production. Carrying the complete outfit of a country farm, such as horses, cows, hogs, burros, chickens and a pack of hounds. Using a train of special cars to transport them from city to city. Home Office: RUSCO & HOLLAND, 346 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Ill. A RABBIT'S FOOT COMEDY CO.. REPORT FOR REHEARSAL AT LAKEVIEW, N. J., AUGUST I, 1900. SHOW OPENS AUGUST 15. Can use a more good performers—both male and female; those double ing brass given preference. REMEMBER THAT I FURNISH NO TICKETS. PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE THIS CALL BY POSTAL. Any one desiring to join this high class show write PAT CHAPPELLE, 1358 Broadway, New York, at once, stating full particulars and lowest salary. Managers wanting this big at- traction address NICK ROBERTS, 1358 Broadway, New York City. This show will play Opera Houses from August 15, 1900 to April 15, 1901, and live music from theaters from May 15, 1901 to send in the duplicates at once to Pat Chappelle, 1358 Broadway, New York City. TO WHOM IT MAY CONOERN—This certifies that Chappelle & Donaldson, proprietors of vaudelleville thea res here, are well known to me, and that they are considered to be honest, honorable men and reliable for their contracts. Respectfully, J. B. ANDERSON, Cashier Exchange National Bank, Tampa, Fl. Originators of Tented Minstrelsy A.G. ALLEN'S NEW ORLEANS MINSTRELS THE WORLD'S LARGEST MINSTREL SHOW. TWO BIG BANDS. A TRAIN OF CARS. ONE HUNDRED PEOPLE. WANTED—Good Musicians and Performers that double. Also good Novelty acts We use Colored talent exclusively. Address: GEO, W. QUINE, Manager, care The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind., or National Printing Co., Chicago. Fifth-Street Opera House, 906 5th Ave LYNCHBURG, VA Of the Grand Fountain U. O. T. R., owned and controlled exclusively by colored people—A first-class place of amusement—a splendid one night stand. Large crowds to greet good plays. All colored turtles visiting the town are given a royal reception by colored citizens. Street cars from door to all parts of the city. W. S. WOODSON, CHIEF AND MANAGER The Casket in the Clay Tailoring in All Its Branches. Satisfaction Guaranteed 115 W. Washington Street, 2d Floor, Point of Kentucky Avenue, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. PETTING Is the greatest song success now before the American public. It is sweeping the country every where like a hurricane. "Dear Old Kentucky" World's best "state" song. It cannot be equaled by any living song writer in America today. Each of the above songs will be forwarded to your address for 10c each in stamps, send for one copy this minute. Address Know Thyself --or-- The Hearts of Men. BY JOHN D. HOWARD. PREFACE. In introducing this story to the public, I desire to explain the motive actuating its composition. For many years I have been a devout student of the half-world, and the various phases of crime eminating therefrom. I have visited all the haunts of vice in the large cities; associated and familiarized myself with the lives of the inmates, and the many methods their sagacious minds invents, by which, they make this living. The half-world element of 'humanity has, and ever will be, a most potent fee to society. As its name implies, it is not totally—depraved; but, represents that stratum, between higher and lower civilization, which gives to the world it's most noted criminals. Not the ill bred, ignorant, desparado of the slums, but, the polished and refined crook, who, by former association with the genteel and polite, has a thorough knowledge of their tastes and customs. Hence it is, that the wolf in sheep's clothing, is often in the midst of the 'lambs of conventionality,' wielding his scepter of fraud, cunning and deceit, before the unsuspecting 'lambists' are aware of the imposition. To this class of criminals—which represent the brains and intelligence of the profession—may be attributed the perpetuation of crime. Their daring and successful exploits engender within their less fortunate brothers of the slums, an ambition, to attain the success of these gods of crime. Their copy is invariably a crude one; and, in their efforts to supplant craft and ingenuity, with fearless courage, and brutal force, often leads to murder and bloodshed. In writing this story, I have endeavored to set forth the moral of self-control; also, the warning—"Know Thyself." I earnestly hope, those who may find time to read it, will be benefited. Experience, as many know, is always extortionate in its demands. Early mistakes and errors, often produce a life-time of sorrow and regret. Proper associates and pious home influences, go far toward the preparation of one for a useful life; yet, at the sametime, one falsetep will destroy all that it has taken years to cultivate, and ere we are aware, we find ourselves in the throes of blighted hopes, false impressions and eternal misery. It is to the youth and maid of the land I address, particularly, this sermon. They, who by virtue of their inexperience, are more susceptible to the craft and cunning of evil companions, and more easily beguiled from the paths of rectitude and honor. They, who even now, may be bereft of a mother's tender counsel; whose frail craft, loaded with precious hopes and fond expectations, may be steered clear of the many shoals this story is intended to expose. Very truly yours. JOHN D. HOWARD. (This story begins next week.) Now is the time to subscribe for The Freeman. Commencing July 16 and continuing for 30 days The Freeman will be sent to any address in the United States or Canada one year for $1. Meridian News. Meridian, Miss, Special.—In stalation on Tuesday evening July 3, 1900 Noble E. E. Pettibone 33 degree Deputy Imperial Guard, Patentate of the U. S. at St. Paul M. E. church on 26th avenue and 12th, at 8:30 installed the officers of Plymoth Rock Temple. A. A. O. N. of the Mystic Shrines. The following officers were installed W. T. Gordon 32 degree Potentate, D D. Lucius 32 degree Chief Roban, J. H. Humphrey 32 degree assistant Roban, J. J. Wilson 32 degree High P. and Prophet, L L. Lacy 32 degree O. Guide; Henry Strayhorn 32 degree treasurer, B F. Adams 33 degree Recorder, Jno. W. Harris 33 degree, F C. Master, L W. Connell, S C. Master, Jno. M. Moore 32 degree organist Frank Berry 32 degree Capt. of, Guard, S A. Crawford Outer Guard. After which the Noble E. E. Pettibone addressed the Shrines. The following Nobles were present, T. J. Bonds 32 degree, Jno. H, Jenkins 32 degree, A W. Griffin 32 degree, Wm. H. Rhone 32 degree, Pettibone 32 degree, W. M. Ponidexter 32 degree, Jerry Harry 32 degree, W. A. Hardy 32 degree, J. W. Longstreet 32 degree, T. O. Mitchell 32 degree. After which the above named nobles departed from thence and went to Mrs. Susan THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Watts dining parlor on 25th avenue where a grand banquet was spread to refreshment them and their guests. I was good enough for the Gods of old. Every thing was up-to-date. In making a write up of the affair only two received the 33 degree, namely J. W. Harris and B. F. Adams. We wish the order success. Rev. C. L. Harris of Mobile, who has been visiting his relatives and friends the past week returned to Mobile on the 7th. Come again. Miss Evangellean Hudson, of Jackson, Miss., who have been visiting Miss Lillie Fiker the past week returned to her home on the 6th. We hope she will come again. We welcome you back. Has your subscription expired? If so do not overlook this opportunity to again have your name placed on our list. It will cost you but $1 a year from July 16, to Aug. 16. Do not delay but send in your order at once. In the Social Whirl. Brownsville. Tenn., Special.—Miss Patton, of Boliver, is the guest of Miss Cora Claiborne. Dr. Sevier pharmacist, of Nashville, but formerly of Brownsville is visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Bright of Hebra, Ark., is the guest of Mrs. Alex. Claiborne. The following graduates from the Dunbar Public High school; Misses Eleanor Sevier, Buelah Womble, Emma Sloan, Lula Currie, Eva Reed and Mr. S. A. Mosely, Rev. Fulton, J. H. delivered the address to the graduating class. Profs. Gloster and Currie, Mrs Gloster and Misses Cora Claiborne and Katy Oldham were reelected teachers for another year. The children day exercises held at the Methodist and Baptist churches excelled any thing of the kind ever given. The annual institute held at the Dunbar Public High school was a complete success. Three days were spent in review and methods. Thursday and Friday in written examination. Certificates will be given soon to the successful ones who will go forth to train the country youth in the way of education and morality. Only 2 cents a week is all it will cost you to have The Freeman mailed to your address one year. This offer is only good from July 16 to Aug. 16. Hotel Dale. The Hotel Dale is one of the most favorably known hotels of Atlantic City. It is located in one of the most select neighborhoods at the corner of Arctic and Kentucky avenues, and is within a few squares of the boardwalk. This house is replete with every modern convenience necessary for the pleasure and comfort of its guests. The Hotel Dale is open all the year and comfortably accommodates one hundred and fifty guests. The best of service and attention is assured, and the cuisine is of the highest standard and acknowledged excellence. Every part of the building is thoroughly heated while an electric elevator runs from the street level to all stories of the building. In addition there is the latest sanitary plumbing, perfect sewerage, gas and electric lighting, call bells, fire escapes, telegraph and telephone service and all the other modern conveniences usually found in a first-class hotel. The exchange, parlors, reception rooms, dining rooms and other public apartments are large and elegantly furnished and conductive to the comfort and pleasure of the patrons of the house. The sleeping rooms are large, light and cheerful, and furnished in a manner to give entire satisfaction. Mr. Nathanial Diggs, the manager, is a well known public man, having been in the hotel and restaurant business for many years. An Interesting Lecture. Columbus, O., Special.—The lecture by Dr. J. W. E. Bowen, Ph., D. D. D., Prof. of Gammon Theological Seminary in the interest of Donaldson street M. E. church was ably and eloquently delivered an impression was deeply made so much so, that a committee of prominent citizens waited on the Dr. soliciting his return which he promised to do in August Dr. H. W. Tate is the able pastor of Donaldson street M. E. church. The people's band No argument is necessary to convince any one that our SERGE is blue or black — warranted fast colors, are just the thing for this weather. Flanner & Buchanan, FUNERAL DIRECTORS 320 N. Illinois St., bet. New York and Vermont St BEST - ERVICE FAIR PRICES and orchestra under the efficient leader. Prof. Thomas Howard gave their annual excursion to Buckeye Park and a goodly number attended. Agent for The Freeman can be found Saturday and Sunday at the S. E. corner of Long and High streets, C. H. Young. Around Town. Chattanooga, Tenn., Special.—On Tuesday evening July 3, Mr. Will Mc Bride was married to Miss Minnie Gray they spent their honey moon at an ex-Soldier of the 10th U. S. Cavalry. The bride is a very popular young lady of good society. Mr. Fred Smith and Miss Matilda Lang will be married soon. Mr. Henry Horn has returned from Cincinnati. Subscribes for The Freeman with little Tom Henderson No. 205-331 W. 9th street. 4th July was largely celebrate here. We had several outings Churchville for one and Lookout Mt., for another. These were both largely attended every thing was peacefully quiet I must say among the colored people. Dave Harper on old citizen died of consumption Wednesday 4th July. Miss Mobelia Chestnut has returned home from Madison, Ky., where she has been teaching school for six months. She will return September to resume her occupation. The Immaculates held their Biennial convention here this week lasting from the 3rd to the 5th July after which a banquet was served at the Immaculate Temple Thursday evening July 5. They enjoyed a grand time after which the visiting bretheren returned for Nashville, home. The Freeman on sale at No. 205 W. 9th also 331 W. 9th street T. M. Henderson agent. Read The Freeman and keep posted. You can now have it sent to any address for One Year for only 100. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By TURN FROM LETTER COOL CO No argument is necessary to co SUITS—blue or black— for this weather. $15.0 Is the price. High class work Kahn & Tail Cures Weak Men Free Insures Love and Happiness. How any man may quickly cure himself after years of sufferin from sexual weakness, lost vitality, wiltly seed the free receipts with full weak ormals to full size and vigor. Simply send your name and address to Dr. L. W. 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The Hotel three stories high, 35 feet front and is surrounded with a beautiful lawn and wide gravel walks. For terms, address MRS. CHARLES SMITH, Snow Hill, N. J. J. B. H. AND WORK" will be enormous. Agent allowed. OUTFIT FREE— If you send 2 our Magnific vassing. The book is sold only on subscri plan. Write today. ADDRESS: J. L. OUTFIT FREE - If you send 24c in stamps for mailing we will forward free vassing. The book is sold on subscription and strictly on the exclusive territory plan. Write today. ADDRESS: J. L. NICHOLS & CO., Naperville Ill. BUSINESS MEDIUM MRS. MARTH, the world renowned and highly celebrated business and test MEDIUM, consulted on a business, o imposition. Can be consulted on a business, business, Love and Marriage a speciality. Even revealed, also of absent, deceased and live and marriage challenges, challenges any Mediature can exceed her in her startling revelation of her present and future event in one's life. Remain assured you any price, fatter you; you may rest assured you are without nonsense. She can be consulted on of Life, Love, Courtship, Marriage, Friends of Life, Love, Courtship, Marriage, friends company. She is very accurate in deserves missing friends, enemies, etc. Her advice upon change, change in business, journeys, liaisons, value and speculation is valuable and reliable. She withholds good or bad; she withholds nothing. MRS. 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Madame is the only one in the world who can be married to a man with age and date of marriage, tells you with age and date of marriage, tells you There are some persons who believe that there is no truth to be gained from consulting a colleague, but such colleagues are contrary to the truth that such a conclusion can be reached that such a conclusion can be reached. It is not everyone who placards himself or her with the truth of what he or she claims. And a person of mind may ask the reason why. It is simply that these advisers do not take the trouble to spend their thoughts for a moment with acquaintance's art of phrenology and kindred branches that will have a tendency to make the pathway to the truth of the business clear and devoid of obstacles. It is an undeniable fact that persons will come for advice—in full knowledge of what they know, and yet as soon as they arrive at a Medium, they will deavor to dispel from their minds what they know so as to hear if it will be rehearsed by the fellow. In no case, the art used by many unprincipaled Mediums, but to take hold of the hand and gain control of the mind there, will be devised, and of all things, And yet this can be done, and, of all things, MRS. MARTH this seeming mystery becomes a realization. That has received no little attention by eminent men and even college professors. So it proves conclusively that although there are infringers in our midst with "oily tongues," we have not been closed to the entire profession. It takes a great deal of study to become an accomplished Medium, and by a continuous effort we have parents unfitomable mysteries have been procured by MRS. MARTH for the benefit of humanity. By letter, advice $1.00. 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The Frederick Douglass Memorial Association of Baltimore, Md., proposes to erect a memorial window in the Centennial M. E. church of that city, in honor of Fredrick Douglass. Mr. Douglass was, we learn, once a member and an exhorter or local preacher of Centennial. The total enrollment in the public schools of the South for the year 1897-98 including the District of Columbia, was 5,680,533. The number of white children being 4,113,811, and the number of colored children 1,506,742. We want 10,000 new subscribers for The Freeman during the next 30 days A trial subscription for 3 months only 35 cents. Miss Willye Ethel Mollison, a colored high-school girl of Vicksburg, Miss., was an attractive feature at the Philadelphia convention. She sat with the Mississippi delegation, and was alternate for E. C. Turley of Natchez. Mr. Turley was proud of his alternate, and said he was even tempted to suppress himself so as to give this ambitious girl a chance to vote in the delegation. THE INVALID AT EASE. Speaking of Chairs for the Well People and Chairs for the Sick here is one fo Both. The Allison Invalid Rolling Chair comes nearer the ideal comfort and convenience for invalids than has ever before been attained. The chair is a reclining one and can be momentarily adjusted, with little or no energy to gratify the whims of the most fastidious well person or suit the wishes of the most helpless invalid. The arrangement especially good for out of doors, and heavy people as well as light are made especially comfortable. Ball bearing rubber tires make the chair light running and easily guided. There are many styles of this device, and the prices are popular and suit the customer, W. D. Allison Co. are the manufacturers and their firm is located at 131 East South street, indianapolis, Ind. Catalogues_free. Until Aug. 16, The Freeman will cost you $1.00 a year. A Rare Opportunity for Young Men Desiring to Enter the Ministry. Sending to Enter the Ministry. The Phelp's Hall Bible Training School conducted in connection with the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial institute offers exceptional opportunities for young men who wish to prepare for the Christian Ministry. A special building known as the Phelp's Hall Bible Training School is set apart for this department of the work. It contains a chapel, library, reading room office, three recitation rooms and forty sleeping rooms. The teaching is wholly undenominational, the purpose being to help all denominations and not to antagonize any. The cost of board is $5 per month and students are given a chance to work out a portion of this, leaving as a rule, but five or six dollars to pay in cash. A few who have no money are given an opportunity to work out all of their expenses. Lack of means need debar none. The teaching in this department is free. The next school term begins. September THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. 11. Further information may be had by addressing Booker T. Washington, Principal, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama. Lost Relative. My mother's name is Lily Patrick; she lived in Georgia. My father's name was Mary. My older brother's name was Green Anderson; my youngest brother's name was Carl Patrick. We were all brought to Franklin county, Tennessee from Georgia by Franklin and Jill from 70 years ago. My name was once Peter Murrell Patrick now my name is Peter M. Bean; my age is 75 years. Any information concerning an injury named persons will be thankfully received. Address P. BLAN, Peach-rs Mills, Tenn., Montgomery county. $1.00 July 16, to Aug. 16, The Free man for $1. Beautiful, weak, guilty Gladys Gray. Those who will weep with her throughout the story "Know Thyself" and go with her through her haunts of crime and vice and then see her, by diut of self-conviction, elevate herself superior to the most disgusting circumstances and environments, can but feel that the power and scope of God's love is limitless. This interesting story commences July 21. Do not miss a single chapter. 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 disappoints. Warranted harmless. Only 80 cents. Express paid. Write your name and address plainly to the Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. --- you can get The Freeman sent to your address for one year for $1.00 --- BEFORE. AFTER. source the colored people had no way to tell that they were being fooled and bought most of these or whatever. 2 Now we ask you a plain question: Would we absolutely agree to refund your money provided you are not satisfied with the preparations we manufacture if our goods were not true to what we have been teaching for several years, asserting that the money for which Ozono did not give satisfaction and we have never yet had to refund the money. Ozono will positively take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Ourly, Refractory Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. If we cure your hair, it will not be difficult to keep it in place. It will stop your hair from falling out and keep it from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair Long and Soft, Fine and Silky and as beautiful as an April morning. 10,000 people are to day using Ozono and not one complaint. We have thoughest minds, and we are not going to be the victim of the Church writes. I have found your Ozono to prove satisfactory in every particular. Kate W. Page, Blackburg, Va., writes: Your preparation has proven true to all you claim for it. The prices of Ozono is 80 a box. It takes from 3 to 4 boxes to accomplish the treatment. We make this liberal offer. Out cut this Coupon and send it to us with $1.00 and we will forward you 4 boxes of Ozono and one bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner which makes black skin bright, rough skin soft and pliant and cures all skin diseases. We will also include one fancy jar of our Ozono and one bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner which makes black skin bright, facial blemishes, and to prove our liberality we will add to this one Package of Anti-Odor. A positive cue for Sore Throat, all forms of Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet, also Removes all Smells and Odors and assists the human body such as Feet, Arm Pits, Etc. Out cut and mail this Coupon to us with One Dollar and get this Grand Combination Offer. I enclose you $1.00 My Name is: City..... BOSTON CHEMISTRY RICHMO I enclose you $1.00 (One Dollar) for which please send me the following goods at: 4—(FOUR) Large Boxes "Ozono" Hair G 1—(ONE) Large Bottle Electrical Skin R 1—(ONE) Large Jar Electrical Skin Food 2—(ONE) Large Package Anti-Odor. My Name is Name..... House No..... City.... County.... I enclose you $1.00 (One Dollar) for which please send me the following goods at once: 4—(FOUR) Large Boxes "Ozono" Hair Grower and Hair Straightener. 1—(ONE) Large Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner. 1—(ONE) Large Jar Electrical Skin Food. 2—(ONE) Large Package Anti-Odor. PARK CITY MUSEUM HOTEL DALE COR. ARCTIC AND KENTUCKY AVES. Atlantic City, N. J. Ladies' and Gents' Cafe. European Plan. Open All Night. E. W. DALE, Prop. NATHANIEL BIGGS, Man Patronize Our Advertisers and tell them where you saw it. $1,000 REWARD Wonderful Strange Miraculous $1,000 REWARD Wonderful ! Strange ! Miraculous! These are the expressions, which fall from the lips of those who visit Madam Morgan, 324 Capit ol avenue. The most wonderful Clairvoyant and Life Reader the world ever knew, gifted with a wonderful Power from her birth, she rends past, present and future with exact accuracy If you are in trouble she will aid you. If business affairs worry you she will make the way if you have doubts, or troubles or troubles she can overcome these, these conditions and make a life to you, if your love affairs are not what you would like them to be this wonderful wife will make them according to your desire. She guarantees satisfaction in all her work. See has on file at her office and residence many testimonials from Indianapolis people which are open to your inspection, where she will be pleased to meet her old customers and many new one. Madam Morgan does not verify anything she cannot do, but does advertise the half she can and one visit will convince the most skeptical. Uniting lovers and Charm work guaranteed. Restores peace and happiness in married state, gives advice in business and all affairs of life. Inclose $1 lock of hair, month and date of birth and three most important affairs and receive life reading by mauritail mail. No attention paid to letters with out all addresses. Address all letter to MADAM Morgan 324 Capitol avenue, Indianapolis, Ind Please reserve this add for future reference. History of the Negro Soldiers In the Spanish-American War The First Martyr of the War was a Colored Man! BY EDWARD A. JOHNSON. Author of "The Famous School History of the Negro Race," Raleigh, N. C. Price $1.00. Agents Wanted. THE HISTORY CONTAINS: First Hero of the Navy a Colored man. General Nelson A. Miles. Major-General in command of all the American Army, who said out a Parallel in the History of the World." 229 PAGES, INCLUDING 40 ILLUSTRATIONS. AGENTS WANTED. Send for copy of book and Agents' terms to E. A: JOHNSON. Corner West and Lenoir Streets. RALEIGH. --- BE NOT DECEIVED To The Colored People of America: RECOGNIZING THE FACT that there are many so-called hair growers and straighteners now on the market, and that most of these are frauds and simple. We wish to make a straightforward statement to the colored people of Amal through its best paper. THE INDIANAPOLIS FREEMAN. In the year of 1871 our present Secretary through a fortunate circumstance acquired the record for the best hair straightener and one of the most successful it was put upon the market, and met with marked success. A thorough test by the leading colored people of that time, it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy. True to all we claimed for it and worthy in every respect of the confidence and attention of every member of the community, it was the best straightener and one of the most successful and fine and as beautiful as an April morning. It also cures all forms of itching, humilizing scalp diseases, stops the hair from falling out, and causes a new growth to grow on the baldest man, even a genuine circle appears on the market, there are always lots of people who imitate and use it. We have seen that the process numerous so-called hair growers and hair straighteners were put on the market. BEFORE. AFTER. MICAL COMPANY, BOND, VA. once; hairer and Hair Straightener. refiner. d. Street..... State..... Y, TRY KINGAN'S Utility Soap IN YOUR LAUNDRY Does its work better than other and sells 2 Cakes for 5c. FOR SALE BY ALL DEALERS THE WAITERS' MANUAL Price, $1.00 Every waiter who wishes to make money should buy this book. Every headwaiter who desires to make a reputation should advise his men to obtain it. Compiled by W FORREST COZART, Head- Waiter CONTENTS: How to Become a Good Waiter; How to Get Up an Order; How to Serve Meals; How to Serve a Banquet; Remarks to Young Head- waiters, etc., etc., etc. Address: THE FREEMAN, Indianapolis, Ind. Free for Thirty Days Free for Thirty Days A Cake of Mme. Turner's Complexion and Scalp Soap with every bo medicated Hair Grower or Face Bleach. BEFORE AFTER These cuts were taken from one of my customers, whose hair was changed, as you see, by our treatment. PRODUCED BY THE USE OF Cheveline We use no hot irons or pasting down with grease in this treatment, and the hair as it is changed from dampness but on the contrary is made more beautiful by washing, and the straightening appears as natural as if born with it. Send a piece of your hair and the and will return it as a sample of my work. Cheveline is undoubtedly the greatest of all hair preparations. THE MYSTIC POMADE which will make the hair soft, straight and glossy and as beautiful as Cheveline, but not so lasting, at 500 per bottle. Use Mme. Turner's Scalp Soap, a great remedy for scalp diseases, only 25c. MEDICATED HAIR GROWER For Family Use. Our Improved Medicated Hair Grower or Scalp Cleaner is an unexcelled article for promoting the growth of the hair, even on the temple where it also removes the dandruff and impurities from the scalp. Persons whose hair is fading or turning gray should order Hair Grower No. 2. It will restore the color. Price 1.00 per bottle. MYSTIC FACE BLEACH Mme. Turner's Mystic Face Bleach is the only bleach on the market that will positively remove Liver Spots, Blackheads, Freckles, Pimples, Eczema and all blemishes in 8 or 10 days. It is greatly diminished by Mystic Face Bleach and the skin is made at least two shades fairer. Complexion a clear, soft youthful tenderness which causes even the aged to appear youthful. Price £1.00. Always use Mme. Turner's Complexion Soap. MYSTIC TOILET CREAM is a household blessing. It refines the skin cures pimples and all skin eruptions equal. It is the most elegant preparation for gentleman's use after shaving, instantly curing all burning and itching. Mystic Cream will heal cuts and sores. Price 50c. Always Useful Mme. Turner's Complexion Soap. MMEM. C. TURNER No Goods C. O. [D. 1812 Carondelet St., NEW ORLEANS, LA TURNER Carondelet St., NEW ORLEANS, LA 7 0 | t FP t There is scarcely a limit to cheapness when the demands of Quality are neglected. ‘That's why our trade-motto ia “Quality fat, Price atter- ward: We get the founda- tion of style and merit right first, then squeeze the price to the lowest possible point. (ur Dess Goods: and our prices are worth Imowing anytime, and the privilege of knowing istsimp- ly the result of asking for what you want to see. A postal does the work. l. 5 AYRES ( (1, Indiana’s Greatest): Distribu- tora of Dry Goods. j inating ndatin eae $ CITY NOTES... $ $$$O00000004 Mr. Gatewood Brown, of Lonisville Ky., is in the city. Mrs. Edna Guest Winston and hus band are at Philadelphia, ‘Mrs. Jane Allen, of Oklahoma, is visit ing friends in the city. ‘The Merriweather brothers, of Cairo ILL, will come to this city to live. Rev. G. W. Hardimon, of Greencastle was here last week on business. Miss Sadie Asbury leaves tomorrov to visit friends in Cleveland, O. Mrs. Grant Clay leaves Monday fo an extended visit in Richmond, Va. Charley Byrd will visit friends and relatives in Kokomo, Ind., next week. ‘Mrs, Emma Barnett was on the sick list titis week suffering with rheumatism. Miss Georgia Nance has returned tc the city. She is the guest ot Mrs. C. A. Webb. Rev. H. E, Stewart B. D. of Columbus, ©., was in the city several days last week. Mr. Fred Hillman, of Covington, Ky.. was entertained by Miss Julia Brows several days this week. Mrs. Flora Osborn, of Alton, Ill, i visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs, A ‘Turner on Falton street. Mrs. Jane Wagner will visit he daughter Mrs. J. Starling at 151 Martindale avenne next week. Send your renewal at once. The Free man will be sent to your address on: year for $1, Good until Ang. 16, A trial subscription for The Freemar 3 months will cost you but 25 cents This offer is open till Aug. 16. Mr. W. H. McCown, of Dark Co., 0. a well known and respected citizen o that community was in the city thi week. Messrs. Joseph Clark and Miller, 0 Lonisville, Sundayed in the city, th guests of Mr. John Jones on Ogder street. ‘Mrs. Harriet Spaulding, the mothe of Mrs. Nellie J. Hunter in Odgen stree and Miss Charity Boyd of Frankfort Ry., are guests inthe city. ‘Miss Dickerson, of Louisville, an Miss Julia Young, of Maysville, Ky. are visiting friends here. They wil leave shortly to visit in Chicago. Send 10 three} months ;subseribers a 25 cents each and received the ‘Histor | (Established 1853) | Sole Agents BUTTERICK PATTERNS cee reer etc VACATINE Ready @ to Wearables Just two Itemes that you need— you never can have too many shirt ‘waists and an extra crash skirt al- ways comes in handy. These are the best to be had at the prices. piiremeecciee cen Seat Made in the best style, fit perfect- ly patterns and colors just what you want and the prices.... 29e, 3¥e, 49¢ and 99c_ cnasH suters Made good and full with a 4-inch hem, for............39¢ If you can’t come for one use our Mail Order Dept. PETTIS DRY GOOD CO. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. of the colored soldiers, in the Spanisb- American War.” Good only till Aug. 16 “Know Thyself” teaches humanits many lessons. Begins July 21, issue. “The Original Ozonized Ox Marrow’ for sale at Lewis O. Hayes, dragsist 502 Indiana avenue. Remember friends that our mid summer redaction is on only till Aug 16, If your subscription has expired o1 will expire shortly send in your renewa at once. ‘A wise man is he who instead of visit ing summer resorts attains with lest expense the same results by visiting Malone's Barber shop 308 Indiana-Ave. Baths and fans the pink of perfection. The Young People’s Alliance of Bethe A.M. B.charch will give a ‘‘Feast of Lanterns” at the home ‘of Mrs. Roxy Bell 526 Bright street Tuesday evening July 31. The public is cordially invited Free Baptist church (corner Newpor! and Rhode Island streets.) The esteemed pastor gives us the second and third Sondays in each month his time being divided between this anda Mt, Vernon church. Bro's Melntosh, Turner. and Patterson are conducting services during his absence. You are invited to attend. Inthe chapters of “Know Thyself’ the reader will find the character ‘Jack Ashton” one of the strangest introduced in fiction. As one follows him through his career ani shares his joys an¢ sorrows they cannot lay the book aside Starts in our issue of July 21. R.A. Roberts was in the city from Shelbyville, Ind., this week. Rev. I, H Welch, of Harrodsburg Ky., occupied the pulpit at Bethel church Sunday, leaving Friday for a short staj in Chicago. award Ballenger, of Champaign IIL, was in the city Sunday. ‘Miss Mamie Leyburn, of Macon, Ga.. will engage in the drees making busi nees in this-city. Col. Sam Brown and Edward Gather, of Cincinnati, O., were visitors Sunday. Dr. J. Carey and wife, of Cincinnati, ©., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. L. Knox also Mr. Richard Curry and wife of Greenfield, Ind. Books, as a rnle, are written to enlighten. “Know Thyself” does more. It not only presents a course of unique instructions, but elevates and refines the tastes of the reader as well. Commence with the 1st chapter July 21. Mrs. Lizzie Rucker is visiting her mother, Mrs. Hill, in North Missouri street. Mr. and Mrs, Hosbrook, of St. Louis, are in the city, with a view to becoming residents. Mrs, Scott, accompanied by Miss White, of Oberlin, is visitmg the former's daughter, Mrs. Louis Clark. George Elliot and W. T. Floyd went to Noblesville, as delegates to the Grand Lodge of K, P's. Dr. and Mrs, F, G. Snelson left Mon- day for Muncie, where he has been engaged to lecture. George L. Knox has been invited to speak before the Afro-American Busi- ness Men's Leagne to meet at Boston in August. Miss Mamie Stewart, of Chicago, came Sunday to attend the marriage of Miss Minnie Elbert. She will remain several weeks. Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Ward will leave next Sunday to join a party who will spenda month in the lake region of Michigan. Dr. Joseph Ward, grand chancellor of Indiana K. Ps, accompanied by Mrs, Ward, went to Noblesville, Tuesday tc attend the Grand Lodge. Miss Fannie Snow, of Evansville, who hhas been visiting Mrs. Gertrude Hill, ot Yandes street, will spend a few days with Mrs, Emma Hillman, in Blackford street. Miss Edna Lapsley, of Chattanooga, Tenn., who has been visiting Mrs. Loui: Clark, left Monday for Atlantic City, where she will spend the rest of her vacation. “Major” Taylor the champion bicycle rider was a Freeman caller this week. ‘Mrs. Woodard Stewart, of Nobles ville, Ind., will visit friends in this city ville. Mrs. Ids Harris and Mrs. 8. E. Walker, Terre Hante, Mrs. Fannie Lanier chaperoned the party and made their stay pleasant. Simvson Chapel Notes. 1ith and N. Missouri streets Rev. E. L. Gilliam, Pastor. The services last Sanday, especially the Old Foike service, at 11a, m., were largely attended, and the old Veterans enjoyed the very able, and interesting sermon by the pastor. ‘They were brought in surreys, and carriages, sent for them, by’ the pastor and officers of the church, and at the close of the services were tairen back to their homes, ‘This kindly remembrance of these old Fathers, and Mothers in Israel will not be forgotten, and Pastor and Officials are deserving of the many thanks which were tendered them. Rey. Dr. Snelson delivered a very interesting lecture on Africa, on Friday evening and preached an able sermon on Sunday night. Simpson Chapel will be pleased to have the Dr. come again. A large class of Probationers will be received into fall membership at the services Sunday morning. The Pastor will preach on “Earnest Lives.” Don’t fail to attend this service. ‘The Sunday School meets at 9:30 a. m. and was largely attended last Sunday. Dr. Birch, assisted by an excellent corps of teachers, intends to make it second to no school in the city. You can help them by becoming a member, and by inviting others to attend. ‘The Junior League gave a concert on Monday night. Miss Mittie Boulden de. serves great praise for her faithful and efficient work with the litte children in this department of the League, Prof, Lucas will be reinforced by Bro. Williamson on Sundays hereafter, and ‘Mrs. Annie Johnson, the organist, with violin and cornet in the hands of these two accomplished musicians, will render such music as will place the Choir of Simpson in the front rank. The Trustees will go to work, at once to raise $250.00 on the Second Sunday in Angust, and $200.00 more on the Sec- ond Sunday in Sept. The church will be organized into states, each with its Governor, and other officials, and opera- tions begins at once. There were two additions last Sunday, Mrs. Eliza Torner, and Bro. Dan Pinkston. Presid- ing Elder Sissle will hold the Quarterly Conference Wednesday evening. Mr, and Mrs. T. Godley, of Greens- burg, were in the city last week. Notice. ‘When you wantto dress your hair in the latest fashionable style buy a bottle of the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow and yon can eaisly do it. This wonder- ful preparation makes kinky hair straight, soft and Seattle, preven fail- ing and makes it grow. 'e have sold thousands of bottles and it has never disappointed anyone. Warranted harm- Jess. If your dealer cannot supply you send us fifty cents and we will ship you a bottle, 76 Wabash avenue, Chicago, Mlinois. Big Four Route Cincinnati Excursion Sunday July 22. $1.25 Round Trip $1.25. Special train leaves Indianapolis 7:30 a. m. Returning leave Cincinnati 7:00p. m. H. M. Bronson, A. G. P. A. Big Four Route Terre Haute Excursion Sunday July 22. $1.00 Round Trip $1.00. Special train leaves Indianapolis 7:30 a. m. Return- ing leaves Terre Haute 7:00 p.m. Big band tournament and contests. H. M. Bronson, A. G. P. A. Ninth Presbyterian Church Notes. Sanday School has been changed from 2:30 p.m, to9:30 a. m. Rey. Brister will preach at 11a. m., and at 8p. m. Congregation meeting Wednesday even- ing at 8 o'clock. All members and friends are invited to be present, Busi- ness of importance, Excursions to Bethany Park, Ind., via Pennsylvania Lines, July 17th to August 13th, inclusive, Excursion tickets will be sold account “Bethany Assembly” at Bethany Park, Ind., via Pennsylvania Lines; good re- turning until August 15th. Every day during the Assembly a special pro- gramme of exercises is offered, in which talented men and women are specialists. Niagara Falls Excursion—Big Four. Thureday, July 26, $7.00—for the Round Trip—$7.00 from Indianapolis. Corresponding rates from all other points. $6.50 more to Thousand Islands. Special train will leave Indianapolis 6:45 p. m,, arrive Niagara Falls 9:00 a. m., the next morning. Tickets good re- turning for twelve days. Call at Big Four office for fall information or ad- dress H. M. Bronson, A. G.P. A. Vicksburg Jottings ‘Vicksburg, Miss., Special: On Mon- day, July 2, Vicksburg Commandary was called to Jackson, our capital city, to conduct the funeral services of the late Sir Knight R. K. Williams, The funeral was a most impressive one, at A. M. E. Chureh. The announcement of the death of this Sir Knight was made known about 10 o’clock the pre- vious night, but by 9:12 a. m. next day the Uniformed Commandary was at the house of the deceased, preparing to perform the last sad rites of a once true Sir Knight—forty-five _ miles away. Vicksburg Commandary boasts ofa coterie of minute men in its per sonnell.* * Misses Mamie and Birdie Harris, of Jacksonville, Miss. arrived here July 4 to visit their cousin, Miss Maggie Jackson, at 304 Hast Clay street. * * Mr. George P. Bell, local editor of the Baptist Herald here, is in Nashville, Tenn., on important | busi- ness. * * Miss Bessie Young enter- tained a few of her friends July 5, in honor of Misses Mamie and Birdie Harris. Those present enjoyed a grand time. * * Mr. Fred Leonard is on the sick list It is to be hoped by the friends of Mr. Leonard, that he will soon recover from his recent illness. * * Mr. Sam Churbles is on the sick list at this writing, * * Mrs. HL N. Morris gave a grand social Friday night, July 6, at 301 East Clay street, in honor of Misses Mamie and Birdie Harris. *,* Misses Annie and Emma Banks, of Rolling Fork, Miss., arrived here last week, and are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hillard L. Lawson. * * Mr. Wm. Tripp and Mr. Mose Fulford left Sunday, July 8. for Memphis, Tenn. Mr. Tripp has ‘accepted a position as side waiter at the Arling- ton Hotel. While Mr. Mose Fulford has accepted a like position at Fran- ceolio Hotel. ‘The Freeman joins the many friends here in extending our best wishes for the welfare of these two hotel knights. § * Mr. Al H. Young, who is late of Chicago, made the hit of his life in Memphis, Monday, July 9th, and entertained his friends of the hill city very much with his pivocal slack wire act. Mr, Young also has sustained his reputation as second Casedio and champion slack wire artist of the South. * * Master Dane Jack- son ‘has accepted a position as porter at the Sprouls Bakery Company, on S. Washington street. * * Read The Freeman, the great_Negro journal. It is up to date, * * The 1900 Surprise Party Circle, under control of Mr. Wiley Churbbs, gave one of the most successful surprise parties of the sea- son at the home of Miss Maggie Jack- son, 304 E, Clay street. Light refresh- ments were served, while sweet strains of music added to the joy and pleasure of those present, the guests of honor being Misses Mamnie and Birdie Harris, of Jackson, Miss. ‘Those present were: Miss Maggie Jackson, Miss Sarah B. Marshall, Misses Mamle and Birdie Harris, Mrs, Minnie L. Tyer, Miss Lil- lie Nelson, Miss Irene Wallace, Miss Bessie Young, Messrs. Wiley Churbbs, Sam Churbbs, Charlie Reynolds, Jake Aschur and Clarence Russell. * * Mr. James M. Head, delegate to K. of P. Grand Lodge, left Monday, July 9, over the A. & V. R. R. route for Meridian, Miss., where the Grand Lodge will con- yene Tuesday, July 10, * * Misses Tonella and Gracie Packs returned to Jackson, Miss.,’ Wednesday, July 11, after a pleasant visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse W. Williams on E. First street. * * The Freeman will eost you but $1.00 a year. ‘Sinaial Sieowontnan: Danville, Ill, special: Quite a num- ber from this city attended the A. M. BE. Sunday School convention at Cham- paign last weex. * * The Webster Bros, have bought the Howell-Williams flats on North Oak street, and will take possession as soon as it is vacat- ed. * * Mr.and Mrs. Thomas, of Memphis, Tenn., and John Colley, of Southern California, are new comers in Danville. They are located at Capt. Winter's suburban home. * * Ben Howell and Isom Joyner attended the funeral of Wright Worrell, at Terre Haute, Ind. * * John Evans, of Wil- berforce College, is spending the vaca: tion with relatives in Danville. * * The Vermillion Quartet sang at a stag social at the Y. M. C. A. last week. * * John Batchman is back in the city af. ter a visit to Chicago and the North west. * * Miss Josephine Richie has been on the sick list, but is much im- proved at this writing. * * The Free- man js 5 cents a copy. * * The Ver- million Quartet and their families and lady friends will have an outing at a basket meeting to-morrow, where the quartet will sing afternoon and even- ing. The meeting will be held five miles northwest of town. * * There is talk of an excursion being run “in the near future” from Danville and Champaign to Sidney by some of the K. P. boys. * * Don’t forget the rally at Allen Chapel the last Sunday in this month, As this will be the last rally in this conference year it is hoped that every member of the church will give at least two dollars, and as much more as possible. Rev. Shipp, 9f Sec- ond Baptist Church, and Rev. Mat- thews, of Free Baptist Church, will as. sist Rev. Sydes in the afternoon. Come out and lend a helping hand. * * Slayton’s Jubilee Singers will take part in the Fraternal Day exercises at Lin. coln Park, August 2, * * The Free- man is the only Negro journal that tells of Negro doings the world over. Five cents per copy. * * Hereafter The Freeman will always ‘have Danville news. Order it from Luther Colley, and have 5 cents ready when it comes * * Miss Emma Toliver has returned from Paris, Ill, and Terre Haute, where she has visited friends and rel ative. * * Mrs, Pamplin is attend. fng the bedside of her es in Ken- tucky. * * Mrs. Luefile Benson is preparing for an extended trip through Kansas and Arkansas, Indian Terri. ‘tory and Missouri. * * Avery large crowd enjoyed a pleasant trip to Springfield. * * Mrs. S. E. Pope is visiting at Jacksonville, Ill. We hope she will have a pleasant trip. * * We also hope the A. M. E. Church rally will be a grand success. * * Luther Colley is running @ shining stand for James Johnson. * * Mrs. Arzelia Taylor's mother is much better at Mitchell, Ind. * * The Extemple Club was royally entertained by Miss Lilly Dowden. * * Master Luther Colley, agent for The Freeman, will visit his grandma, Mrs, Sarah Wag: ner, the 1st of August. * * ‘The Ver- million Quartet sang several beautiful selections at Allen Chapel, Sunday evening. * * Virgil Allen received 2 telegram that his sister was dead. He left immediately. * * Mrs. Harry Hemmans, of Chicago, and Miss Eliza Colley, of Lexington, Mo., will visit Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Colley during th: Chautauqua. * * The Freeman un til August 16, only $1.00 a year; 50 for ix months: 25¢ for three months a ere, IP Ee eee ON On ape Pe ly HEALTH. VIGOR, PROTECTIox soaeQRe MEN «=» WOMEN Do-you lack vigor? Are you nervous and irritable? Hi discharges? 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Dakota. —__ Dr Joseph H. Ward OFFICE HOURS: Stolam, 1d03p.my Stosp.m OFFICE AND RESIDENCE 4354 Indiana Ave., INDIANAPOLIS Hew sthens ied | oun Puss eae TUCKAHOE LITHIA WATER ANATURALSPRING WATER ures Kidney, Bladder, Rheumatic aod. Stom Seoaeatargs ads: Baerga Seo ——$$—$—$—$—_—. eee ie Zanesville, O., special: Mrs. Minnie Mitchell is quite ul, * * Miss A. G. Barnett is improving. * * Mrs. 8. Barnett is quite ill, * * ‘The St. Paul |A. M. E. Sunday School will give an excursion, steamer Valley Gem, Thurs- day, Aug. 2. * * There will be a grand entertainment at St. Paul's Church, Tuesday, July 24. * * Mr. George T. Simpson, tenor; Miss Hallie Q. Brown, M, S., dramatic and humor- ous reciter, and Mr. Wm. A, Calhoun, piano, Admission, 25 cents. Secure your tickets from’ agent, * * Miss Vanda Guy had a musicale at her home on Moxahala avenue, ‘Thursday evening. * * There will be a church meeting. Union Baptist Chureh, Wednesday evening. * * Mr. Geo. , Simpson fs in city, * * Mrs. Dora Smith is quite ill. * * ‘Phe Freeman will cost you but $1.00 a year until August 16. Wie ae tates: East St. Louis, Il, Special: The third quarterly conference of A. M. B. was held last Sunday at Rev. White's church, Elder N. J. McCracken pre- sided. * * The Willing Workers’ Club, of St. John Chapel, gave a grand con- cert on the 17th of July. * * Rey. ‘Thomas Young, a poet from Califor- nia, is locating in this city. * * A grand rally will be given at Rey. ‘White's church on the fifth Sunday in July. * * Mrs. Nellie Taylor is visiting her relatives in Arkansas. * * St. John Chapel Sunday-school is changed from 2:30 p. m. to 9:30 a. m. * * Miss Anna Wattin, of 2131 St. Louis avenue, is visiting her relatives in Abington, Ya. * * ‘The Sunday-school convention was held this week at St. John Chap- el. * * Miss Lizzie Thomas, of North Fifth street, was elected delegate to the Sunday-school convention. * * Miss ‘Ada Hawkins rendered a very good and interesting paper at the Sunday- school convention. * * N. F. Turner Is agent for The Freeman. Subscribe for it. ‘The Freeman Man in Chicago. Chicago, IIL, special: Geo. _W. 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