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Until August 16, The Freeman Will Cost But $1.00 a Year. THE FREEMAN AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH RIER HAND A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME 13 NUMBER 02 BLUEGRASS STATE A WEEK'S DOINGS OF THE PEOPLE OF A THRIVING CITY. A RACE ENTERPRISE---TEACHERS Institute Close a Successful Meeting-- Our Correspondent Tells Many Good Things--Social Gatherings of Interest-- -Other News. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, SATURDAY, AUGUST 11. 1900 PROF. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Head of the National Negro Business Organization which Meet in Boston, Mass., August 23, 1900. carrier. A Sunday school picnic was given by the A. M. E. church at Owen's lower landing on the Illinois side, the attendance was about 95 or 100. A very enjoyable time was spent. Mr. George Harvey, Jr., left Tuesday to spend a vacation in St. Louis. Miss Mamie Jones, of South 7th street, who has been dangerously ill is reported a little better. If you are so very warm, why not be cooled by going to Lancaster's soda fountain on Jackson street. Miss Birdie Clark entertained a few of her friends at a birthday party given in honor of her 16th year or birthday. A pleasant evening was spent by the attenders. The school institute had its session at the Lincoln building last week. Miss Ada C. Powell, of Evansville, is the pleasant guest of Miss Clara Logan on Washington street. Of Special Interest Terrell, Tex., Special.—The Sunday-school convention of the Terrell district of the northeast Texas conference of the A. M. E. church, held a very interesting and profitable three days session of the convention in the A. M. E. church at Honey Grove, Tex. The convention met at 10 a. m., Wednesday, July 18. Officers were elected as follows: Rev. A. G. Scott, D. D., president; Rev. G. H. Phoenix, vice-president; Rev. D. S. Moten, B. D., secretary; Miss F. Alberts Clemons, assistant secretary; Rev. G. W. Sims, treasurer. The reports from the Sunday-schools were quite encouraging in their indication of real progress and increase. The annual sermon was preached by Rev. G. W. Sims of Mineola, Education- al sermon by Rev. R. S. Jenkins, D. D., of Denison. Educational address at educational rally by Rev. D. S. Moten, B. D., of Terrell, who was chairman of the committee on education, read said report at the educational mass meeting. The rally for Paul Quinn College, Waco, Tex., resulted in raising $62.00. Dr. Scott, presiding elder, leads his district to success always. St. James Sunday-school of the A. M. E. church of which Rev. Dr. Moten is pastor, took off the district banner as usual. Revival meetings are in progress at the St. James A. M. E. church at this place. Happy conversions, reclaimers and edifications are in abundant, for which God is being praised Brother James Coreah of Ceylon Island, preached to very large and appreciative congregations at St. James last Sunday. Brother Coreah is a Christian, a native of Ceylon Island. He purposes remaining here to prepare himself for missionary work in his native land. Gem City Notes. Frankfort, Ind., Special.—Mr. Clyde Rad-cliffe of this city was in Indianapolis attended his brother, last Sunday. Miss Stella Valentine and sister Minnie attended the Lebanon Society circle. The concert given by the five South Africans last Wednesday was quite a success. Their program was excellent. J. D. Kersey has been on the sock list. Sam Brewer is in the city, visiting his gentleman friend, Elroy Cummings, Rev. Sanders of Crawfordsville, Ind., was in the city last Sunday attending the quarterly meeting. Sunday school promptly at 2.30. Church services at 7.30, J. H. Johnson, pastor. Remember The Freeman's summer rates on all issues of this paper, R. N. Powell is much better at this writing. Miss Maud Emory and Miss Bertha Valentine gave a party in honor of Miss Sadie Weaver of Indianapolis, at the home of Mr. Wm. Weaver. The following guests were present: Misses Lettie Parker, Ester Harper, Ruth Harper, Oakie Powell; Messrs. Edgar Lindsay, Cecil Powell, Willie Valentine, Archie Harper, Mr. Powell, Jr., Farrell Valentine and Asie Valentine. An enjoyable afternoon was spent, refreshments being served during the merry pastime. Mr. Jones, of Toledo O., was the guest of his friend Mr. Purdue, last Sunday. Robert Fanning and "Shine" Woodford are matched for a 15 round glove contest to be given in the Columbia Theatre, Aug. 16. Both men are training hard for the fight and Frankfort expects to see a good bout. Don't forget to read The Freeman, Forrest Mitchell, agent. Mrs. Frank Lindsey entertained the South Carolina, last Thursday evening, with a lawn party at her, home, from 2.30 to 5.30. M. Mack Wheeler went to Peoria, Ill., last Sunday, to visit friends. Miss Emma Harper has returned home from a visit to Miss M. Brown, of Indianapolis, Ind. Remember the LaFayette Conclave to begin in this month. Everybody should attend. Interesting Items Chattanooga, Tenn., Special—Base ball was played between the Chattanooga Unions and the Atlanta Deppeens, July, 30 and 31 at Atlanta, Ga. The boys met with great success both financially and socially and say they had the best time they have even witnessed on a trip of that kind. We are proud to say the Chattanooga team beat the Atlanta team by a score of 16 to 9 on the 30th and 19 to 12 on the 31st. Dewberry's pitching and Cain's catching was the best that has been seen on the Atlanta diamond. We are sorry to hear of Mr. Milligan and McCloudy's mistrusture. Don't forget The Freeman is on sale at 206 W. 9th street, T. M. Henderson agent. On the evening of the 2nd inst. we enjoyed an entertainment at the Mabra grand march and then the dance began. Everybody had a good ime. W. J. Earl, manager. We were sorry to learn of W. J. Earl's illness. He took ill the night of the 2nd, after returning from the entertainment. We have with us, Walter Simmons, Charlie, better known as Pete. We joined Jake Johnson who is to join the Mahara Minstrels. They have engaged Will McKeever in his now and are playing up to date music now. Spicy Notice. Anderson, Ind, Special—Rev. C, B Evert of Indianapolis, preached at the Second Baptist church last Sunday. Mr. Thomas Blakemore spent Sunday in Dayton. Mrs. N. T. Bagby entertained a few friends at her home last evening in honor of Misses Davis and Walker of Richmond. Drs. Ellis and Watkins report practice hours for Sunday. Students will picnic Aug. 15 at Jackson's Ford, a good time is anticipated. Mr. Jacques of Washington, D. C., lectured on "Common Sense and Economy" at the A. M. E. church last Thursday night. He gave some good advice to our young people. Mr. James Blakemore spent Thursday will give a social in the Second Baptist church Thursday night. Mr. William Ellis who was badly hurt last week is improving. LONE STAR STATE HAPPENINGS OF INTEREST GATHERED BY OUR HUSTLING CORRESPONDENT, WHO IS WIDE Awake and Ever on Alert to Please the People--Visitors to the Island City-- Meet With a Good Time--Sunday- School Convention. Houston, Tex., Special,—Prof. John F. Anderson, after a week's stay in this city with Rev. and Mrs. F. L. Light, left Monday night for points on the H. T. C. Railroad, Prof. E. L. Blackshear arrived in the city last week from Charlotte S. C., where he attended the National Educational convention, Prof. Blackshear is principal of Prairie View Normal and Industrial Institute. He was well pleased with his trip and lectured at several of the churches. The Delmonico, located on San Felipe street is the only up-to-date colored dinning hall in the city, Rev. P. C. Hunt, Prof. J. H. Crawford and Miss Libbie Perry have returned from Beaumont where they went to represent Wesley Chapel at the district Sunday-School convention, which convened there last week, Prof. W. E. Miller was unanimously chosen to deliver the welcome address to the State Sunday school convention which will convene at the Antioch Baptist church this month. There was a grand donkey pinning entertainment given at the Odd Fellow's Hall last Saturday night, Aug. 4. Lucus V. Harrison, an entertaining young man has opened a school of art in the Fourth Ward and reports doing a good business. Mrs. Martha Nobles, a faithful member of Trinity M. E. church died recently at her home in the third ward, after several month's illnes. Five more days left for you to subscribe for the Freeman at $1.00 a year. This offer is good only until Aug. 16. Our correspondent, Jas. S. Green, will have the paper delivered, Jas. S. Green, will have the paper for one year for one dollar, good only until, Aug. 16. Miss Hattie Banks spent last Sunday in the island city. Prof. J. R. Gibson, of Galveston was in the city visiting among friends. Rev J. G. Jones was quietly married last Thursday evening to Miss Nellie Pierro. They left for Beaumont, their future home. Miss Annie L. Benchly went to Navasota to visit the normal there. A. S. Stewart left for Lake Charles, La., in search of employment. John S. Brooks, of Galveston was in the city Sunday, mingling among friends. H. Perry better known as "Son" Perry went down to LaPorte last week and stayed several days. He has returned home and reports that he had a fine time, Messrs. Arthur Edwards and Elijah Allen went to Galveston last week and report that the ladies "down the Island" carried them a merry gait. Mr. Allen had just returned home after spending several months in Little Rock, Ark. At Rev. Freeman's Baptist church there will be given about the 30th of this month, one of the greatest conerts ever given by the colored people in this city. Some of the best talent in the city will be on for selections. Read The Freeman and keep posted. For sale at Main and Congress sta. every Sunday If you fail to get your paper, notify, J. S. Green at 512 Main Street. The papers are sold by Chas. Demon every Sunday morning. Interesting Items. Henderson, Ky., Special.—The annual celebration of the Fourth of August was observed here by the Union Benevolent Aid Society. The Society formed a procession in front of their hall on Second street and headed by the Henderson Cornet Band marched through the principle streets to Held's Park where they spent the day in joyous festivity. Mr. John Alves was in St. Louis several days last week. Born Aug. 5th to Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Mundy a daughter. Miss Viola Taltott, of Evansville, who was the guest of Miss Lelia Mae Browne has returned home. Dr. Van J. Davis has returned from Washington, D. C. Miss Mary Williams is visiting friends in Owens boro. Miss Susie A. Browne left Aug. 6th for a trip to Niagara Falls. The following Evansvillians spent the Fourth in this city, Medames Frances Gibson, Linnie Balee, Lallie McFarland, Arie Taylor, — Smith, — Anderson. Messrs Nichols, Drake, Blackburn, Taylor, Suggs, and Gibson. Mrs. Helen Stull, of Paris Ill., was in the city on the Fourth. Mr. E. H. Browne spent Sunday Aug. 5th in Evansville. TOM THE TATTLER, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Why don't the gentleman who wields such a facetious pen dash off a comedy or two? It is a pity to allow such talent go to waste. Holman and his company of entertainers were at the Blue Ribbon last week. Sallie Donglass and George Henry are scheduled for Kohl and Middleton's museum this week or next. Wm. Grundy, the comedian, anduck-dancer has been out of town for two or three weeks, but will return shortly owing to ill health. Will some one please give Betty a benefit? I saw Miss Belle Stone circulating among her friends this week. She looks very well. If Crump could sing as much bass as his overwrought imagination leads him to believe he can, Plancon would have to shut up shop, and quit the business. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the presidency of the United States. My platform is the Freeman. Please read it. The profession as a whole is all right but there are too many weeds. Crush the weeds or they will eventually crush the profession. Don't talk about your neighbor; if he is displeasing to you invite him to Kentucky, then kill him and you are eligible to the biggest office in the state. A man choked to death drinking a glass of water. Another argument against prohibition. Whiskey never comes in such large quantities. One of the injunctions laid down for the preservation of health during the heated term is, "do not eat too much." Evidently, then, there are people here who have health to let. The soi-disant prima donna finds it as hard to stay on the key as those persons did, in Dan Rice's and Barnum's circus, who tried to stay on the trick mule. After viewing many who are following the stage as a livelihood I have come to the conclusion that they have mistaken nerve for talent. I believe honest toil to be the path that leads right up to Heaven's gate. Remove the idlers from this world and Hell will collapse for lack of fuel. Many a poor deluded man is faring ill along the mandolin and guitar route who could be eating chicken three times a day along the pick and shovel route. Some people's lives move in a circle, which in the end leaves it this—O (noting.) In the Goebel murder trial in Kentucky every occupant of the court room, as he enters, is searched to see if he has any deadly weapon, which, if found, are immediately taken to be returned no more. After the riots, murders feuds, and all other forms of helishness committed there I would not be surprised to learn, when the secrets of this world are cleared up, that many a soul we thought was in sheol, purgatory, etc., or whatever name you choose to call it, has been simply dwelling in the state mentioned One manager has declared that pudicity and pulchritude must be the rule with his chorous girls: Amen! Are there any more? Do not go through life an animated corpse, but read the Freeman and be a power. This summer Chas. J. Ross, of the North Side seems to be lost in the mazes of oblivion. The situation at the cemetery, I learn is very grave. After the election takes place next November Mr. Bryan will make his permanent residence in oblivion. The Blackstone quartette is due in St. Louis this week. From the arbitrary manner in which contracts are broken it seems they are not worth the paper on which they are written. One man in town alone has made and broken three before he found one that brought complete satisfaction to him. He is the record breaker. This looseness in the manner of contracts is entirely the manager's fault. They THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER should have them drawn up properly and then Miss or Mr. So and So wouldn't be with one company this week and another next. Ernest Willis is in town and has money, consequently the play-wright "grins horribly a ghastly smile." Read the Freeman for all the news pertaining to the profession. So much speculation is at present ri c as present rife as to Tom the Tattler's identity that I think a word or two may be interesting just now. The following gentlemen, W. Humphrey, J. Ed. Green A. Johnson, F. T. Carey and Chas Moore have each been surmised as the Tattler. It is a well known fact that the gentlemen mentioned are persons of a high order of Intelligence and, were they to dip their pens in the black fluid could robe their thoughts in such eloquent language that rhetoric and logic themselves would be astounded, But, the Tattler is a much more humble personage. While others talk I listen. I have long been in the weighing business but it is arguments I weigh. I worship at the shrine of merit. If there be anything that makes me rabid it is to see incompetency masquerading under the colors of competency. To those who have been guessing the Tattier's identity, I will simply say: guess again, and, as a help to the guessers, the alliterative non-de-plume does not refer to sex or nationality. Weary, crestfallen, disgusted, the banjoist and playwright has given up the theatrical profession as a means of livelihood. So out of humor with it is he, that he says he would rather be a prohibition politician than twang the banjo on any body's stage again. Standing on the pinnacle of king of banjo players he critically surveys the field. "The path of the profession," says he, "leads from prosperity to poverty. Persons enter the profession generally at a prosperous time in life. When they enter they have a phantasmagoric vision of money in heaps, fine clothes in profusion, etc. but when they awaken from this idiotic dream it is, instead of money in heaps a case of 'lend me five please to pay my room rent,' and instead of fine clothes in profusion, a very cheap suit of the 'hand-me-down' variety." "I have done everything imaginable, even to writing a play, trying to fetch managers my way; and when they come the best offer I get is a paltry twelve or fifteen dollars a week instead of the money I am worth. Yes, I intend to wed myself to private life, and this vain and fleeting world has nothing from the standpoint of the $theatrical profession that could ever induce me to take up with it again. No: I am [no disgruntled. Far from it. The future never waved a more hopeful hand to me than it does at present." As he stood there in soliloquizing solemnity, to relieve the strain, I suggested that he play me something. Taking his banjo from the case, and tuning it up, he rendered in a masterly manner that beautiful ballad "If I could only forget The Past." Bill Cole has his contract for the ensuing season, and a gladder, madder, merrier person is impossible to find. TOM THE TATTLER. RAGE GLEANINGS. Paul Laurence Dunbar, the famous Negro poet, contributes to the Philadelphia Evening Post. Louis Yett, a coal black Negro is the most noted man in all Texas for many strength and human endurance. He is thirty years of age and weighs 300 pounds. He can take a full keg of beer and throw it up in the air with one hand and catch it in the other. He can take up a barrel of whiskey and drink out of the bung. He can take up a rail road bar of iron in each hand and walk ten steps with them. He can lift a dining table with a man sitting on it with his teeth. Yett is afraid of no living being save his ninety pound wife, who can boss him about like a private at drill. He is a perfe t specimen of humanity, and is the idol of the entire community where he lives. The famus fighting Ninth cavalry (colored) has been ordered to China and is now quartered in San Francisco awaiting transportation. The Fifth Annual Session of the Western Negro Press Association met in Salt Lake City, Utah, Aug. 6 and 7. Prominent citizens, of Kansas City, Missouri, have formed a co-operative organization to be known as the Negroes' Business League. It is for the purpose of raising funds to invest in real estate or business enterprises of any kind that after careful examination seems to be remunerative. The Geo. A. Brown Institute at Danville, Ill., is one of the many wideawake enterprises of the North. It is a place of learning for all and among the many features is the excellent library. The Iron League composed of colored citizens promises to be a powerful factor in Marion County, Indiana. A membership of 500 is sustained with constant additions. It is proposed within the next year to erect a club house in Indianapolis that will cost in the neighborhood of $10,000. The league expects to work for the advancement of the colored man's interests, and one of the things contemplated is a banking institution for colored people. Their motto is "In Union there is Strength." Lost Relative. My mother's name is Lyle Patrick; she lived in Georgia. My father's name was bram; my mother's older brother's name was Green Anderson. Our brother's name was Carl Patrick. We were all brought to Franklin county, Tenn. since from 1970. My brother's 70 years ago. My name was once Peter Mitchell Patrick now my name is Peter M. Bean; my age is 15 years. Any information concerning the accounts of those persons will be thankfully received. Address: 100 N. Peach rs Mills, Tenn., Montgomery county. 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Waiters should be very careful in serving orders and see that they do not leave the imprints of their fingers on the dishes which they place before the guest. All head waiters should see that their waiters keep clean and tidy, as a neat appearance is one of the best qualifications of a good waiter. Waiters should never express their political sentiments too strongly to the guest, as they are not aware of what political faith the guest at his table may be. Of course it is not presumed that waiters will talk politics to guest unless said guest springs the subject. It is the duty of every waiter to see that the silver ware, glasses, table cloth, napkins, sugar bowls, water bottles and chairs etc. are in perfect condition when the doors first open, if not report the matter to the head-waiter. It is currently reported that Mr. L. J. Rice head-waiter for the past three months at the Beckel, Dayton, O, will retire from that hotel on the first or fifth of August. Mr. E. M. Johnson, his assistant, will also retire with Mr. Rice. Mr. U. Hopking has succeeded Mr. L. N. Harris as head-waiter at the Algonquin Cafe, Dayton, O. The main dining room of the Hollenden Hotel at Cleveland, O., is closed for the summer and Mr. Wm. Hunley the head-waiter has been transferred to the Cafe. The Chittenden and Great Southern Hotels at Columbus, O., will be operated on the European & American plan after September 1st. Mr. Chas. Johnson who succeeded a white head-waiter at the "Griswold," Pittsburg, recently is giving general satisfaction. Mr. Bush Richardson is now head-waiter at the Spalding Hotel Duluth, Minn. Mr. Richardson has been going to the Grand Hotel Macanac Island for several years where he has held a minor position under Mr. Samuel Biodsoe. The minutes of the second Annual Convention of the Head-waiters Association whi' he was held in Pittsburg recently is now ready. All members can obtain a copy by addressing J. B. Goins Nelson House, Rockford, Ill. Mr. G. H. Richardson formerly head-waiter at the Stillman, Cleveland, O., has become a member of the H. & S. W. N. B. A. Now is the time to subscribe for the Freeman. Just think of it, you can have the Freeman, America's greatest Negro journal, sent to your address anywhere in the United States or Canada, for one dollar. Remember that this redaction will only last until August the 16th. Mr. F. C. Brown the affable second-waiter at the Codilloc Hotel, Detroit Mich., is now acting as head-waiter during the absence of head-waiter Williams who is off on a vacation. Mr. Brown is an experienced head waiter and was formerly second, at the English Hotel Indianapolis, Ind., and was head-waiter at the "Kirkwood" Des Moins, Iowa. Mr. G. W. Hatton, head-waiter at the Davidson Hotel, Milwaukee, Wis., has succeed Mr. J. J. Miles as local correspondent for the "Chicago Appeal." THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. We regret to loose our good friend and brother. J. J Miles, as he has been a strong advocate of the waiters and has done much to elevate them. The readers of the Appeal will no doubt miss our Miles, but they may rest assured that he will soon be in the business again with his usual vim. The white waiters was very much surprised at the Griswold Hotel. Pittsburg, Pa., on the morning of July 23rd. when they reported for duty at 6:30 they found a colored crew in the dining room. Of course they swore and rent the air with gestures and threats but the colored boys could not be scared away, they were there to stay, as head-waiter Johnson said they had "relived Lady Smith." The lady cashier refused to work with colored waiters so she was promptly paid off and her service dispensed with. There was a time when the white waiters were running the colored out, but it seems now that the colored waiters has the white waiters on the run. When the colored waiters realize that in union there is strength they will see the necessity of forming professional organizations and reading colored journals. Steve Gibson still retains his position as chief cook at the Lawlor Hotel Houston, Texas. J. W. White is still chief cook at the Capitol Hotel, Houston, Texas. Mr. A. E. Jenkins, formerly head-waiter at the Albany Hotel, Denver, Col., is now in charge of the dining room of the Coats House, Kansas City, Mo., succeeding Mr. Chas. Jackson. About a year and a half ago Mr. Jackson succeeded Mr. Jenkins at the English Hotel, Indianapolis, Ind., so now Mr. Jenkins has returned the compliment. Mr. Jenkins is a member of the H. & S. W. N.B.A. and has just been made vice president for the state of Mo. The H. & S. W. N.B.A. secures positions for its members and it was through that influence that Mr. Jenkins secured his new position. It would be well for the head-waiters at large to notice that members of the H. & S. W. N.B.A. is being gradually placed in all the first class houses of the country—Moral. Join the H. & S. W. N.B.A. The colored waiters and white cooks at the Vincinnes Hotel Chicago, had a battle royal in the kitchen last Sunday morning. It seems that the cooks of the Vincinnes have been quite abusive to the waiters for some time which culminated in a race riot. A waiter by the name of James Meadows gained the displeasure of the cooks and they undertook to beat him up, but James had friends among the waiters and when the melee was over it was seen that the colored boys had successfully bombarded the fort and had won the victory. The chef, E. Weston had a portion of his lip cut off and steward, L.H. Smith had been hit over the left eye with a large projectile which will render that optic useless for the next few months. Flying missiles severally cut Anna Zartimes, while a razor wielded by one of the waiters laid Joseph Coleman, white dishwasher, in the shade. James Meadows one of the waiters was also badly cut up. About this time the police patrol arrived and fifteen employees of the hotel was given a free ride. The kitchen was a complete wreck and debres of broken China and glass ware was piled up in every corner of the room. While we condem and regret occurrences like the above, we are glad to know that the colored boys won. THROUGH TO ATLANTIC CITY. Sleeping Cars Will Run via Pennsylvania Lines August 9th. For the annual seashore excursion over the Pennsylvania Lines, Thursday, August 9th, through car conveniences will be provided which will enable excursionists to go through to Atlantic City without changing cars. On that date Train leaving Indianapolis at 3:05 p. m., will carry a sleeping car which will be run via Philadelphia and the Delaware River Bridge route to Atlantic City. The round trip rate will be $15.00 to Atlantic City, Cape May, Anglesea, Avalon, Holly Beach, Ocean City, Sea Isle City, Wildwood, New Jersey Ocean City, Maryland, or Rehoboth, Delaware. Tickets will be sold for regular trains of August 9th, with return limit of twelve days, including date of sale. For illustrated folder showing information about the seashore resorts, names of hotels, etc., apply to Will Richardson D. P. A. Indianapolis. 25 cents for 3 months subscription to The Freeman. Good only from July 16, to Aug. 16. Dr. Shea, Marvelous Medium. Gives the names of dead and living friends, tells who and when you will marry, also of business journeys, law-suits, 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, 2481 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 'u'ect to. He has now and always had a 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, slick 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. Dr. Shea can show thousands such he above. DR. SHEA Has been carefully educated in the Homoeopathic and Electric schools of medicine. His success is wonderful in curing paralysis, rheumatism, asthma, sore eyes, tumors, cancers, constipation, ague dyspepsia, tape worms, liver complaints deafness, catarrh, dropsy, piles, nervous debility, heart diseases, consumption, disces of women and children, fits, kidney disease and all strange, mysterious diseases which others don't understand. All diseases, no matter what they be. Nothing but honorable treatment. He can and will honestly tell you if you can be cured. Has all new remedies and new success. Has an ample experience in public hospitals and private clinics. No trifling with human life. Call at once. Do not delay. Diplomas hang in parlors. Is a registered physician. A new remedy for rheumatism just discovered, not a filiment. Hopeless cases and those that others can not cure solicited to call. Fat folks thin, the child must be parents. 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Regular practice - 10 cents per line per insertion - agate measure, (14 lines to the inch) discounts, 8 months, 10 per cent; 6 months, 10 per cent; 100 lines of reading matter; 50 cents per line per insertion Business locals 150 per line per insertion On all pure reading matter and business locals of 5 per cent, will be allowed for each 100 lines of reading materials should reach us on Saturday or Monday in order to appear the following week. Omissions to be made up at expiration of contract. Lost Relative advertisements, $1.00 for one month, in advance. Entered at the post-office at Indianapolis, Indiana, as second class matter. matter should be addressed to THE FREEMAN. S. L. Knox, Pub., Indianapolis, Ind SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 1900. WORDS FROM A NEGRO DEMOCRAT Editor Freeman: In your issue of the 28th. inst. I notice with much pleasure an editorial headed: "What did they do with it." With your kind permission I will proceed to give the information demanded by your editorial. In the first place, I wish to say: there was no petition presented to the Kansas City Democratic National Convention by the Afro-American Council, nor by any other organization of Negroes, nor by any individual Negro. That there should have been or might have been, are propositions foreign to the premises of your editorial in question. Judging from the treatment accorded the six hundred and fifty-eight Negro democrats in attendance as visitors by the Democratic National Committee and the Convention, it is altogether likely that had there been a reasonable petition presented by a respectable faction of the race, it would have received favorable consideration. That hundreds and thousands of Negroes have been "legislated out of their rights as citizens," is a fact that argues most emphatically against the perfection of our present system of government. That certain states may thus legislate, prove that the officials of our federal government recognize that we are a confederation of sovereign states and not, as Lincoln, Grant and Summer maintained, a federal government in fact. The remedy for this evil, rests with the party in power and not with the party out of power. The thing to co, is to petition Congress to amend the constitution, not petition a political national convention to resolve. When the constitution of the United States shall plainly declare that no state shall enact laws or a law, the force of which deprives any citizen or class of citizens of their rights of franchise, then, and not until then, will our race receive the relief prayed for. We must become broad enough to view this question in the light of existing truth and not through the thin lense of partisan consideration. That a large percentage of the two million and a half for Negro voters of the country, are to day arrayed with the democratic party, no well informed person can deny. And, in order that our Republican brothers may know why we cherish the faith that is within us, I desire to say through the Freeman, that we believe that imperialism leads to depotism, and we consider that the present administration has strong imperialistic tendencies; we also believe in the rights of all men to govern themselves, hence we oppose the policy of the administration towards the Philippines; we are firm believers in the Monroe doctrine, and since the present administration has practically annulled this doctrine we oppose the action; we are opposed to the propagation of private trusts and combines, and consider that the administration is in full sympathy with such; we in no wise feel benefited by the Dingley tariff, hence we oppose it; we are unalterably opposed to the present 'gold standard' policy, believing that it tends to contract the currency of the country, thus hampering our chances for sustenance; hence, it is apparent that we stand for the principles of the democratic party and for Bryan, as against the principles of the present Republican party and McKinley. Thanking you in advance for the space allotted me at this time, and complimenting you upon the success of your most excellent journal. I beg to subscribe, Your's Truly, GEO E. TAYLOR, President Negro National Democratic League. Dated at Oskaloosa, Ia., July, 30th. 100. The Negro question has grown until it is now of national importance. That it is a delicate affair, will be admitted but there could have been some way of treating this subject which would have shown the Negroes that the Democratic party was interested in law and order at any rate. To have denounced the growing tendencies so well known in the South, would have been in the nature of a protest, which protest would have served its purpose if the abuses never ceased. No; they had a method in their madness; there was more to gain in studiously leaving the thing alone than by tampering with it. Bryan was long headed for the one time. IN NORTH CAROLINA. True to expectations North Carolina has uttered the expected verdict on the race question, so far as that state is concerned. It has increased that little circle of states that have spurned the spirit of the Constitution and set up for themselves in their purpose of lessening the scope of Negro citizenship. The vote of North Carolina and what that vote implies is a shameful confession of committee, is certainly not to be trusted, but should be pitted. One or two of this kind of cattle have developed already—even before the campaign has opened—so hungry are they.—Mr. H. C. Smith in the Cleveland Gazette. Mr. Smith, why don't you admit that the race is a "Jim Crow" race, and then shut up. The above is a shameful piece of Negro journalism. Why, Negro Democrats are deserving more respect than that at the hands of Negroes. At that rate Ohio has but to abide her time and the scenes of North Carolina will be THIS AND T There is a cemetry for France. De fiel' des pa'ch up brown De tree-toad he complain De sun, he sweat so in de s Dat some folks say hit ra De lizard th'oo' de fence ra De lef' he blanket kiver De 'gator on de log asleep- De roll off in de river! Hit des so hot in ever' spot Mr. Taylor rings up an issue of the past when he reviews the doctrine of state sovereignity, inferring that the proper place to secure redress is at Washington and not within the individual states that inflict the wrongs. Such reasoning would excuse the states, the Democratic states, in which the wrongs are perpetrated from all responsibility in these matters and place it on the Republican administration. He desires that the powers at Washington Coerce the offending states, back to the paths of rectitude in which they were found immediately subsequent to the war. In other words he admits that the people of those states that legislate against the race are to have a guardian owing to their imbecility. This guardian must be the Republican administration. The Democrats are not legal minors and Mr. Taylor should not attempt to excuse them on that plea. The Constitution is quite plain. It insists that discriminating laws are not to be enacted. The Constitution is ample for defense, if the spirit of the law is heeded. Mr. Taylor is in poor business when he attempts to set up a defense for North Carolina on those lines. He knows or ought to know, that the Southern lawyers know what they are doing when they frame those disfranchising amendments. He knows, or ought to know that the letter of the law is complied with, but, it is the spirit that is killed. It leaves the government powerless to act in the matter, for apparently the laws operate equally. The mischief resides in the state absolutely. Even Tillman et al., no longer attempt to hide their purposes. They advertise them above board. Under the circumstances Mr. Taylor's attitude is a very strange one to take. His party would not justify federal interference, and yet he screens the actions of the disfranchising states behind that very thing. Bishop Walters declares that he will not be a candidate for the presidency of the Afro-American Council. The statement is in accord with his modesty; but there is no reason why he should not succeed himself, unless he is decidedly apposed to his re-election. He has proven a highly capable officer. The success of the Council is largely due to his zeal. We are not opposed to any one who has aspirations in that direction. The presidential situation is an ideal one. Congressman White and the incumbent Walters are both well fitted in all respects to wield the gavel; but they are modest; insisting that the office chase the man awhile. And yet it is a distinction any colored man might be proud to wear. Let it be Walters or White; White or Walters. The Council will be quite as well of in either event. The prejudice and meanness of the white race can never prevent the Negro race from succeeding, for the man or set of men who are deserving raise up for themselves friends who never fail to conquer. Let us take higher ground, and as confidence in ourselves increase, obstacles which once before seemed insurmountable, will disappear.—The Dallas, Texas, Express. Yes, yes, come right along to the Afro-American Council which meets at Indianapolis, the 28th. of the present month. Senator Fairbanks says: "If I do not under state the intellegent e and the loyalty of the colored people of Indiana to their race and their country, they will by their votes this fall show Mr. Bryan and his party associates in North Carolina that they do not approve of this unjust treatment of their race in that State. They will not ratify the suppression of the colored vote in North Carolina by the Democratic party, by voting the Democratic party this fall. The Afro-American Convention could do no better thing than to send a committee to North Carolina to find out the real cause of the great revolution of sentiment in that state. It is worth the while. There may be two sides to the question. Does Mr. Smith, of Ohio, mean to attach that state to, N. C? IN NORTH CAROLINA. True to expectations North Carolina has uttered the expected verdict on the race question, so far as that state is concerned. It has increased that little circle of states that have spurned the spirit of the Constitution and set up for themselves in their purpose of lessening the scope of Negro citizenship. The vote of North Carolina and what that vote implies is a shamefull confession of that spirit of race antagonism which unhappily is on the increase. North Carolina has always been looked upon as the state that would be the entering wedge towards the disruption of the solid south. It has been pampered, favored and courted but in spite of all that, she has shown the cloven hoof. It is not so much what North Carolina has done as it is what that spirit may do towards influencing other states to thus act. Senator Fairbanks, of Indiana, says: The danger is that the success there achieved will only whet the appetite and lead to disfranchisement elsewhere. It is needless to say, that, not only Negroes are alarmed. The growing tendency bids fair to subvert the principles of the Constitution: it has done so, but it is becoming contagions and it means no end of trouble for this country. It threatens the discrediting of the American name in the parliament of civilized nations, which if they do govern colonial possession by peculiar laws, have none such for the country proper. Mr. Fairbanks again, says: "But it is said in defense of what has been done in North Carolina that those disfranchised are negroes and should be excluded from participation in their own government. It should not be forgotten that these people are American born; they have been raised under our institutions; they have enjoyed the elective franchise; they have been good citizens; they have never proven a menace to popular government; and to thus rob them of the right to vote is to strike a blow at popular government which may well enlist our attention. We have said again and again, that in these trying times of racical evolution that the exigencies, the emergencies would bring forth individuals whose power to save will more than balance that, of those to crush and ruin. That spontaneous out-go of sympathy that burst from the hearts of Northern statesmen, Northern editors is a beautiful fulfillment of the prediction. In the midst of lowering clouds, in earshot of low grumbling thunder, we stand supremely optimistic and with the song that Silas sang, sing; "Let the howlers, howl, the growlers, growl, And the gruff gang, go it, But behind the night, there is light And everything is all right And I know it." Strong oppression always results in advocates equally strong. The forces that produced Garrison Stowe, Philips, Lincoln and others are all ready at work. The eve of civil redmption will come. Christianity will take up the work where civilization leaves off. We are not going to learn the lesson of repudiating Christ in a Christian country. If the Negroes are not prepared for Anglo-Saxon civilization, they can wait as they have waited for personal liberty, but it does not mean that increased enlightenment shall be the red flag in the hands of the torreador. Increased information, increased usefulness are not to be the signal for attack by what the Philadelphia Record calls the unalphabetic South. The South by its recent action has called forth denunciations from the Northern Press which press certainly reflects the sentiment of the masses. Sectional strife will certainly be revived and if that country which is favored so auspiciously by nature does not mend its ways it will stand still—stagnant—a stench in the nostrils of civilization. THE DINNER THAT WORRIES SMITH. Regardless of all statements to the contrary, a "Jim Crow" dinner was tendered the fro-American members of the McKinley notification committee and in the manner stated in a previous issue. Senator Hanna's man of color "was" no doubt, "sent" to do this, as he was frequently "sent" to do many other things on the train enroute to and from Canton, at Canton and in Cleveland. Messrs. Deas, Pledger, Hurst and Lee could unfold a harrowing, yet amusing tale anent the servile position taken and maintained by this man of color when in tee presence of the senator. Such individuals cannot be made leaders of Ohio Afro-Americans by Mr. Hanna, the president or any one else "Jim Crow" Negroes can never lead intelligent people of our class, even though men high in the councils of the party would have it so. The alleged Negro editor who will condone such a situation for the purpose of currying favor, that a few paltry dollars may be gained from some republican executive committee, is certainly not to be trusted, but should be pitied. One or two of this kind of cattle have developed al- ready—even before the campaign has opened—so hungry are they.—Mr. H. C. Smith in the Cleveland Gazette. Mr. Smith, why don't you admit that the race is a "Jim Crow" race, and then shut up. The above is a shameful piece of Negro journalism. Why, Negro Democrats are deserving more respect than that at the hands of Negroes. At that rate Ohio has but to abide her time and the scenes of North Carolina will be enacted on that soil. It is not a farfetched conclusion. This continual nagging at the very head and front of that party which made editor Smith a possibility will not be endured forever. We are not in favor of the gag law; but if it could ever be justified; now is the time. Free speech is not license to attack anything and everything, sacred or profane. Propriety should suggest something. The Negro race of America stands in inminent danger, If the Smith idea is to prevail. Mr. Smith, like a great mauy others, is holding the Republican party to blame because it fails to establish social equality. Given a Smith in every state with a newspaper at his back, one who has been elected to the legislature of his state, thereby becoming well known, and then let him proceed to use his advantages as this one has, and Negroes in a few years will not vote in more than a half dozen states. What we need most as a race—religion, education, industry, culture, prudence, purity and honesty.—The Southern Christian Recorder. And to all of these might be added—a dollar. It is said that Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. It might be said it hath no fury like a man turned down, which is applicable to Mr. C. H. Smith, of Cleveland, O. THE COUNCIL AT THE CAPITOL. It was quite a feather in the cap of the Indiana local committee to secure the Senate chamber of the magnificent capitol at Indianapolis as the place of meeting for the National Afro-American Council. The custodian of the building, Mr. J. W. West, proves himself a gentleman of the most liberal and public spirited character, and represents the very best sentiment of Hoosierdom. A proviso is made, however, at once significant and pleasing. As the capitol belongs to all the people, a very proper request is made that the council avoid the discussion of political and religious subjects in a manner that might give offence to any party or denomination. This will guarantee the orderly transaction of the Councils legitimate business, and prevent the meeting from being diverted to the purposes of a party machine. The Council has no business meddling with politics per se. Its mission is to deal in broad principles of citizenship, to devise means for protecting the Negro's legal rights and to enlarge our opportunities for moral and material advancement as a people. The capitol is neutral ground, and Messrs. Knox, Lewis, Manning and others are entitled to a vote of thanks for securing so desirable a meeting place.—The Colored American, Washington, D. C. FROM NORTHERN DAILIES It is scarcely possible that such a wide spread disturbance, threatening the peace of a great state could have taken place without such clue to guide the officials to who the perpetrators were. The kuty of the reign of anarchy should be punished to the full extent of the law—even in the cases when murder was committed or intended. Where mob law confines itself to the punishment of perpetrator of that unspeakable crime it is indefensible, but when it throws an entire city into anarchy and shoots down peaceful citizens in the exercise of their constitutional right it is time to call a halt and if Louisiana manifests either inability or disinclination to punish these barbarians a lasting stain will be placed upon the escutcheon of that State. Such outbreaks do more to threaten the foundation of the constitution and government than all of the theoretical anarchists in the world.—The Newport News Daily Press. For unspeakable atrociousness the hoodlums of New Orleans, who ran amuck in the streets of that city on Thursday last, killing and mainning unoffending Negroes, could scarcely be excelled by any mob gathered from the scum of a Chinese town. Prince Tuan might secure recruits for his army of assassins in the Crescent City whose genius for devising acts of revolting cruelty would throw that of the Boxer friends completely into the shade.—The Philadelphia Record THIS AND THAT. There is a cemetry for dogs in Paris, France. De fiel' des pa'ch up brown en dry— De tree-toad he complainin''; De sun, he sweat so in de sky Dat some folks say hit rainin''; De lizard th'oo' de fence rail peep— He lef he blanket kiver; De 'gator on de log asleep— De roll off in de river! Hit des so hot in ever' spot You see de heat a-twinklin', Miss Mary, whar dat wat rin pot? Yo' roes needin' sprinklin' The Freeman talks like a sage, when it gives out such sound doctrine as the following: "The Afro-American Council made a splendid move when it sought to have the great parties incorporate a plank in their platforms, that denounced the evils of the day. It de erves to be congratulated. It will sustain its brilliant reputation for "standing for the Negroes," if it does not falter and allow itself to be swallowed up by a political vortex. The race question and politics, while converging at points, are not the same." Not by a jug full!—The Colored American. Puzzle picture: Find where Bryan stands on the new amendment to the North Carolina State constitution.—Chicago Tribune. Nearly every Chinaman can read, but 90 per cent, of the women are entirely uneducated. "Some men," remarked Uncle Eben, "has jes' enough activity in 'em to keep em f'un bein' any good foh hitchin'-posts."—Washington Star. Will the Negro Democratic Moses be—Manning, Lee, or Turner?—Colored American. Mrs. Theresa M. Roles, a colored woman, has received a permit from the board of health to conduct business as an undertaker in Cambridge, Mass. Her husband is in the same business in Boston. It is said that Kansas City, Kan., stands first in elegant homes belonging to colored people. "De man dat's dissatisfied an' shows it by workin," said Uncle Eben, "tin be credited wid hones' ambition; but de man dat shows it by talkin' aim' nuffin' but a plain kicker." --- Many of the delegates attending the Business League meeting have arranged to return by way of Indianapolis, Ind., so as to be present at the National Afro-American Council which begins August 28th. This can be very conveniently done, and it is hoped that as many delegates as possible will attend both meetings.—Daily Record Washington, D. C. It is conclusive fact that morals are needed among our people, and especially among our women, but though we be possessed with the virtue of the Virgin Mary, and do not "live and board at the same place," so far as civil recognition is concerned we are no better off. That it is well to be educated both industrially and literally, cannot be gainsaid but the growing tendency of the Negro is to have attached to his name a long line of empty titles, while on the other hand he is pauperish in all his acts. Is it not time that we should be awaken to these fact? "Worth makes the man" and not great degrees or remote ancestry. We believe the Negro should be educated in consonance with the vocation he is to follow and not, if he desires to be a farmer, essay to study medicine, read law, but exercise himself along the line of agriculture. Prof. J. B. Greene of Alcorn A. and M. College, Miss. Bishop A. Walters, who is now in Paris, writes us that he has met his old friend Thomas J. Calloway manager of the Negro exhibit at the Paris Exposition. He is enthusiastic in his praise of the Exhibit, which he says reflects great credit on the race. When in London he had the pleasure of addressing the great Christian Endeavor Convention on the opening day. He opened services for the Lord Bishop of London. Bishop Walters will be home in time to attend National Convention of the Afro-American Council which meets at Indianapolis the 28th inst. Grand Band Contest Poplar Bluff Mo. Special The big band carnival to be held at Cape Girardeau, Mo., Saturday, Aug. 11, under the direction of Wm. Blue, is a go. Everybody is preparing for the excursion from here. Three bands are now rehearsing day and night and when the drum says 'ching boom' there'll be a hot time in the old town. One hundred children will form the American flag and sing the National airs under the direction of Miss Virgia Morris. The Freeman will be delivered at your door every week for one year from July 16 to Aug. 16 for $1. Now is the time to subscribe or renew. CHURCH NEWS. Quinn Chapel, as the mother church of African Methodism in Chicago, celebrated its fifty-third anniversary last Sunday. Forty years ago and more it was a great agency in the "underground railway" system which sent so many blacks from the slavery of the South to the freedom of the North. In the history of the chapel it has purchased four lots, two buildings by fire, changed sites eight times, and had twenty-five different pastors. The church membership is now nearly 1,100. Rev. R. C. Ransom, of Chicago, has been selected by the Bishop's Council of the A. M. E. Conference recently held at Columbus, Ohio, as delegate to the Methodist Ecumenical Conference that will meet in London next year. 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. M. H. Frank, chairman; Rev. L. G. Jordan, secretary. Principal Booker T. Washington of the Tuskegee Institute, contributes two papers to representative magazines of the country for the current month, August, at their special solicitation. He writes of the recent Montgomery Race Conference for the Century Magazine, and for the North American Review, in reply to Professor John Roach Stratton's pessimistic article regarding the Negro in June number of that publication. Mr. Washington declares his conviction that education will be the solvent for the vexing problems of the South so far as they relate to the Negro. Always an admirable writer, moderate and courteous, with a readiness to discuss every phase of the future of the race that shows nothing has escaped his observation or failed to receive his deepest thought, Mr. Washington in this North American Review article shows himself at his best. He is not over-optimistic, but he has a faith based upon facts and logic. Interestin Notes Dyersburg, Tenn., special: The Dyer County Colored Teachers' Association held its first annual session in the public school building Saturday, Aug. 4th. A very interesting program was rendered as follows: Music; prayer, Rev. J. K. Graham; music address, President W. H. Fort; trio Misses Cornell and Miller, and Mr. J. W. Fowlkes; "the Need of a Teachers' Association," D. C. Crowder; duet, Misses L. J. and Bettie Miller. After telling of the many changes that come to a teacher and a general discussion of topics from the query box, the meeting adjourned to meet Saturday, September 1st. * * W. H. Fort, State Organizer of the Tennessee B. Y. P. U., came in Friday, 3rd ult., to attend the meeting of the Teachers' Association. He is planning to go to Richmond, Va., to attend the National Baptist convention. * * Mrs. Emma Green spent Sunday in Memphis. * * Prof. Hardy Jones, who has been making Dyersburg his home for the past three years, left Sunday, July 22 for Paris, Tex., his future home. The professor leaves a host of friends behind him. * * Nelson Alston is on the sick list. * * The lawn fete given at the residence of Mr. John Lyte last Thursday night, Aug. 2, was a beautiful affair. The following young ladies and gents were present: Miss Nancy Butts and Mr. O. G. Edmonds, Miss Mary Cornell and Mr. Sam White, Miss Dora Richardson and Mr. Debrief Strane, Miss Lena Cornell and Mr. Millard Menzie, Miss Rosetta Wilson and Miss Eugene Fuller, Miss Gehana Lyte and Mr. Fred Southern, Miss Wilo Strane and Mr. James Roberts, Miss Mattle Cornell and Mr. Napolon Davls, Miss Virginia Cornell and Mr. J. D. Thomas, Miss Emma Menzie and Mr. Martin Enoch, Miss Nettle Menzie and Mr. Elton Clements, Miss Rovers, Miss Beatrice Fuller, Emma Williams, Lillie Alston. Music was furnished by Mr. Will Hays and Lemuel Sawyer. Social Happenings Terre Haute, Ind., special; Mr. Peter Holmes, of South Thirteenth-and-half street, gave a grand entertainment at his home last week. * * Mr. Harry Southernland and Mr. Geo Davied left last week for Dayton, O. where they will furnish music for Dr. Cooper's Medicine Co. * * Mrs. John Johnson, of North Seventeenth street, left last Saturday for Chicago, Ill. to visit her sister and friends for month. * * Read The Freeman, Ill. is like getting a letter from home. * * The M. E. Church gave a grand concert Thursday night, and Saturday night a grand entertainment. * * The High Rollers won the base ball game from the Seelyville white nine Sunday at Seelyville—19 to 9. Social Dots East St. Louis, Ill. special; On the 4th of August the G. A. R. gave a grand picnic and barbecue at East Carondelet. * * Mr. James Routhe is on the sick list. * * Mr. Wm. Adams and Mrs. Nora Mahoney were married last week, and are now located on 505 Trendly avenue. * * Miss Rosie Thomas is on the sick list * * Mr. Thomas, formerly of N. Fifth street, has purchased a new home on Third street. * * On the 11th of August a public installation will be given by Mt. Tabor Temple No. 27. * * Mrs. Melvina Adams and Mr. Davies Roberson are on the sick list. * * The White Cloud Club gave a concert last week at St. John Chapel. It was conducted by Mr. P. Abernathy, who is President of that club. ie. WS ey De ! A\\ba Se ee = ( ps as {| s a Dy we NO’ eh A e fi, Sa PM = MEGA Esisee and Chatman, Ruby [er =f gap John Tolliver, Chas, Parker Os Sef Lf. Cooper and all ‘friends. Stet 3) —— Wm. 8. LeVard, comedian “2 Chappelle's ‘A Rabbit's Foot” o 4 » a REP Ed. Hall sends regards to all e fessionals. Address, Solo Theatr EDITED BY ton, Tex. “Woodbine’’ Wo Joo T. Patton, musician, jo ——— big show at Detroit and sends r HE FREEMAN POST OFFICE. sence ae , pramiy addressed,| John C. Dancer, South Texas ete ‘heloued for euch Lette ‘andthé|ballad songster has signed ines re “person | C. ™ tne of bi should Degiven, in order to pre- | COBRtY Coan. Mint mistakes. We 'Provessionais and others, should] The Isles Afro-American Com boar in mind (Oar ated Beato and Gen: | visited Richmond, ‘Texas, las Hiavust be Drepald, otherwiee they are | and reports good business. Bot torwardes LADIES List. _ James Bass, of Buffalo, N. Y Barnett, Mice Nettle | Maokay-Accooe, Alice Bikwal Cara | Russell, Tente Extpol Lethia @) | Spive y, Mrs, Pearl orsriawen's tas, aivick WG, 2 | Montgomery, Walter Boron, Chas, a. Mu poy. TH Bases, Owens, dohn Etchewciin, Oscar Owens, W. J. 2 bate Marsh Nein Hugh A Duncan. James pee Fue doe Payn A Phil Bic ilamy 2 | Berry. Oliver D. Pie, Wn Preston, Onarlio fits [atronce | Brine artiae aves Mtiton maven City ‘Quattette gene. Rotts, Walter thupten, Pete @ | Stanley: Bete Horn, Wil Smith, J.B. inion, Sm Shelton. Ole dorksom A "iter. sce Bata | eons, 2 ) Toson, Joe ‘Thompson, Prot Roy Seukins Wesley | Roomey, W. (hin. Baw. Ww [Pur eg "James inne Chas ‘Tooke, Wik soar Williams & Waker Kenly, W. @. Willlams, Bert a favs don Williams, jr, By fewis “Chas Willis, Beaest Marvin, Al Wilts) Brot gas A Mio, Wesley Wilson, Gritt Martell, Wm H (2) Wilson, Jim Micwhiarhur — | Woodutd, Sidney Saree, Waiter | Wood, Geo W Ascuncion, Henry | Willdos, Nathan icine iat” | Whlams, Glaborne Hecais. BW) | Walinces A Hituevor Howard — | Watker,'0 2 Hore Ed, West, John D Mri 1 90 Whitey, Salem T Montgomery, AH @) Important—We will forward no mail aivertised in onr letter list at the head ofthiseolmmn, unless a stamped ad- dressed envelope is sent for the same. -ROUTE- 1901 1900, —-ROUTE— 1901 syuisoy Bros," New axp Axcteer Sours Co-— Peaches aoe ane 1 Ghailacs Ts Rae Sica? Weaverse Oty, 18. Wesco «Houasps, Big Mivsewen Feerrva— ‘Glevelwnd Onieit: Chicago, He, 1218. Ouiven Scort’s Revisen Nzono Mixermess— Zainesville, 0. 10: Barnesville, 1; Canton, 13; Wooster, 1; Alliance, 1s:, Letonia, 16, New Lis ony 17} Rochester, Pa, 18 Prof. Clermont, Band master for the “A Rabbit's Foot company, was born in New Orleans, La. He was a student of Straight University. Bis first indnee- ment to the music field was in accepting that as bass dra mer. Staying at the dram onlya little while his professor placed him for tba, In a httle while he played with Huma La., bands during the year ISS89. He organized the Alli- ance brass band, which was considered the cream of the Cream of the Crescent City daring its time, 1890-1. He accep: tel the professorship of the following bras bands in and around New Orleans la Boutee brass band, Bontee, La. ; the Falling, Paling La; the Ory, St. Charles la, God Chaux, Raceland, La., the : ced Tai wae : 4 "i Ss "4 is _FRANK@LERMONT, bi ER smoseet Nan farey, Ariel, La.; the Gibson, Gibson La, aud several others in. Mississippi. luis? he made his maiden trig en Toote with M, F. Beasley's Colored Min- “tes. Later he was identified with Crawford Bros., Big Double Minstrels, Great Wallace Shows, Melroy Chandler Minsirels, Georgia Up-To-Date and the fauons, Ju. F. Stowe's Uncle Toms Cabin’ Co," Seagon 1900-1901 he will have gharge of both bands with Chappelle's Mosieal Farce Comedy, “A Rabbit's fou.’ Prof. Clermont visited Kansas Pls Wednesday and Thursday and left Fridey for Chieago, where he will go to Bick some of Chicago's best musicians, Ee will leave for New York City, Mon- deyor Tuesday. All letters should be tliressed to him, care ‘A Rabbit's Foot coupany, Lakeview, N, J. Gus Hall is on Coney Istand, this Week Billy Miller is spending the summer 4 Philadelphia, e . The Brittons go with Ernest Bogan’s ‘A Country Coon” company. nse L, Bolden, of the Bolden Bros. bile singers, Garnett Kan., sends r6- {histo Ben Payne, Jim Crosby, Billy (cClain, R. H. Barnett, Wim. Bostwick THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Perkins and Chatman, Ruby Shelton, John Tolliver, Chas, Parker, Lloyd Cooper and all ‘friends. Wm. §. LeVard, comedian is with Chappelle's ‘A Rabbit's Foot” company. Ed. Hall sends regards to all the_pro- fessionals. Address,Solo Theatre, Hous- ton, Tex, Joo T. Patton, musician, joined the big show at Detroit and sends regards to all friends, John C. Dancer, South Texas, greatest ballad songster has signed with “A Country Coon.” ‘The Isles Afro-American Concert Co. visited Richmond, Texas, last month and reports good business. ‘James Bass, of Buffalo, N. Y., anda member of the Magnolia Quartett was a Freeman caller last week. Daniel E. Washington is filling an engagement with Harrison Bros. “New and Ancient South” company. Buddie Glenn, ‘‘the old favorite” is still located at the Solo Theartre, Hons- ton Texas, Ho sends regards to all. Allie Brown, the clever slack wire artist will produce his artistic slack wire act with Pat Chappelle's ‘A Rabbit's Foot” company. Ernest Hogan is playing an_indefinite engagement at the New York Roof Garden, where his coon song singing is a strong feature. Johnny Lewis and Frank Chames send regards to Emmet Davis and Harris and would like to hear from them. Ad- dress, Solo Theatre, Houston, Tex. Charles R’ Parker sends regards to George Bailey, P. G. Lowery, Clarence Powell, J. Ed Green, John Jackson, Liyod Cooper and John Eason, the sea lion. Andrew Quinn will close _ with Harrison Bros.’ “New and Ancient South” company Aug 15th and join the Walker and Howell company which leaves Chicago Aug. 27th. Frank Clermont, Band master of “A Rabbit's Foot” Company has secured C. Washington, slide trombonist and Bud- die Robinson, cornetist, both being with Primrose and Wests Minstrels its last season, combined. Its said that Earnest Hogan's new song “De Congregation Will Please Keep Dere Seats’ is the best since he wrote “All Coons.” It is published by M. Witmark & Sons and will be ready Ang. 15. Brandow and Arlington, who are styled the ‘colored sovereigns” have closed a very successful season of sum- mer parks with Gorman’s Alabama ‘Tronbadours and are now rehearsing im- portant parts in Pat Chappelle's farce comedy, ‘‘A Rabbit's Foot.” They will also introduee their original act entitled “Harmonions Absurdities.”” The Black Diamond Quartette will appear this season with C. Duward Ser- viss, the original song illustrator, in his original act entitled “The Animated Bill Board,” playing only the best houses, With special paper and scenery. ‘The following are the members: Grant Stro- ber, 1st tenor; Chas. H. Marrs, 2nd tenor; Perry vhillips, ist. bass and Jack Marion 2nd bass and manager. Re- gards to all friends. Would like to hear from James Donglass at once to 1115 Capital Ave., Omaha, Neb. Ladson B. Alston, known as the “Kid” late of Earnest Hogan’s American, Min- strels writes that he has returned from Anstralia. joined hands with Miss Mabel Herde, late of the team of Jack- con and Herde. They are now with Lew Purcell’s Alabama Minstrels, The “Kid” sends regards to Peto Hamp- ton, Tom Craig, Sam Consins, Pat Chap- pelle, Tom Bethel, Lawrence Chenault and all friends in the business. We are taking two and three encores with an act called, ‘The Darktown Guards on Parade,” Mr, James T. Wood, manager of El- der’s Opera House, Clarksville, Tenn., informs The Freeman that he is in. cor- respondence with the following shows with a view to booking: Richard's & Pringle’s Georgia Minstrels, Oliver Scott's Retined Negro Minstrels and Isham’s Octoroons. He predicts this to be one of the greatest and most prosperous seasons of minstrelsy and intends to book some of the best colored attractions on the road this season. Managers of first-class and recognized colored shows desiring open time address him at once. Booking, season 1900-1, Charles R. Parker of the Rusco & Hol- land Big Minstrel Festival, writes: We have just, finished the second week of excelient business. Our engagement at the Whitney Grand in Detroit was the greatest in the history of this show as we played three nights, Aug. 2, 3 and 4, and two matinees and standing room at every performances. The show is run- ning very smooth now and Mr. Spiller deserves much praise for his able man- agement of the stage, and will surprise a lot of the critics. Mesers. Mulligan and McClondy closed at Muskegan. We open the Burt Theatre to-night (Sunday) for fonr nights, Thursday, Friday and Saturday will find as in Cleveland and from there to. the big Windy City (Chi- cago-) Mr. Tom McIntosh was the lion of the day in Detroit as he is quite a fa- vorite there, and he never fails to receive an encore singing, “Every race has s flag but the coon.” Mr. Jobn Rueker always gets his—singing, “I don't care if I never wake up.” Mr. Richard Byron, our interlocutor is away ‘above the average in that line as he has had the advantage of an excellent edu- cacion and is an elegant conversational- ist; he also wears the finest costume of any middle man in the business We are expecting come new additions to the show this week. During our engage ment in Detroit the members of the or- chestra and Mr. John Rucker were en- tertained at the Iroanois Club by Mr. John Ward an ex-member of our organ: ization, we were treated to several se- lections interpreted in superb style by Finney’s orchestra after which the wants of the Innes man_ were attended to and everybody voted Mr.Ward a hail-fellow- well-met and a most genial host. “The big act as down among the cypress” as presented by Mr. John Rucker, receives warmest approval nightly, and the singing and dancing of Mr.John Rucker brings encore upon en- core. Mr. Rucker sends regards to El- wood Knox and all Buffaloes and friends and says I will see yon soon. N. T. Kitchie wants to know if the Sea Lion is going to the Cliff Honse next summer in San Francisco to spend vacation with Ben Butler, Husayn Ben Hassan, ‘The musical king sends regards to Simpson and Pittman and says go on with them. The Byron family sends regards to Mr. and Mrs. George W. Henderson, Hugh Buchanan and other friends. Notes from the John F. Stowe Uncle Tom's Cabin company.—We are touring the state of Kansas to an excellent busi- ness far exceeding onr expectations as we have played to nothing but 8. R O., since we have been in the state. Mr. Frank Clermont closed at Elc City, Kan. W. I. Battles will close with the company Sept. 15 and go to. New York to join the Young Brothers’ minstrels He will appear in his new act He sends regards to John H. Wanders and brothers. The Marshall family is still in the swim. Master Walter keeps them guessing until he steps ont in front of the band then it is all off. He is the center of attraction as long as the show stays in the town. ‘The family sends re- gards to Miss Annie Dorsey, Miss Ella Dorsey, William Halback, W. Lemley and ail friends. Pat Chappelle, proprietor of the new funny farce, “A Rabbit's Foot” com- pany, writes that rehearsals began at Lakeview, N. J. Aug. 1, and everything is moving along nicely. The show is being rapidly booked and manager Nick Roberts predicts a prosperous season ‘They will open their season at Patterson N.J., Ang. 20. “A Rabbits Foot”’is 2 grand musical spectacular comedy, new from beginning to end, employing a company of well selected Negro enter: tainers, headed by the well known ver- satile stars, Billy and Madrid Jackson, Ben Hunn, Brandow and Arlington Arthur Jackson, E. W. Pickett, R. H Barnett, Hillman and Hasbrouck, Lee Smith, Billy Levard, Frank Clermont and his famous Concert Band and man others. The conyeny will travel ox their own train of hotel cara, with spec ial lithographs, tricks and properties, Yeager, Kelley and Yeager. the “‘Sen- agambian Trio’ in their latest and orig- nal farce, ‘The Bellle of Coontown” which is duly copyrighted, opened on the Kohl & Castle cirenit, week of June 25 and were one of the big hits on the bill during that week, also receiving some very pe press notices from the leading Chicago dailies. 4 fter finishing the Kohl & Castle engagement we played week of July 28, at Blectrie Park Kan kakee, Il; Weast'sTheatre, Peoria Ill, week of July, 30, and immediately after the first performance we were engaged for another week, with South Bend Ind. and Ferris Wheel park, Chicago, to follow. regards to all friends in the pro- fession, We were greatly shocked at ‘the sudden demise of our esteemed friend and associate, William Hayden, ‘of the Blackstone Quartette. We extend ‘our heartfelt sympathy to the Black- stone Quartette in their hour of sad | bereavement. Notes from Harrison Bros., New and Ancient Sonth.—We are turning them away every night. Everybody is hoping toseethe Lake soon, Our parade is immense, Prof. Kramer's concert band 25 banner boys, 12 walking gents and 9 of the best looking Creole and Octoroon girs, being special features. W. H. Gray, our stage manager and leading baritone singer is encored nightly sing- ing “Holy City.” Mra. G. Jackson and Miss F. Wallace are singing “Phillipino Man.” Jackson and Brown, knock-a- bout song and dance artists are making a hit. Clemo Harcis comes next. You can hear them talking after he goes ont, “That fellow must be boneless. Payton and Harris dpen the olio with ‘‘Honey Pick Up and Follow Me.” His fanny ways and big month keeps them ecream- ing. Daniel E. Washington and lady are featuring our cake walk. Well, you all know him. The company joins hands in sending regards to friends. Prof. Cromwell deserves great credit as an orchestra leader. Harry McClain is with us as Uncle Pete Jackson, J. Ed. Green writes from the Oliver P. Scott's Big Minstrel carnival. Re- hearsals are very smooth, every member catching on and working with a vim. ‘The show promises to be the best this management has had since their advent. ‘The comedy parts are in the hands of Messrs. Clarence Powell and Buddte Glenn, Billy Johnson, Bob Pannell, Tom Gales and Geo. Logan. The lyrics are handied by Messrs, Heary Troy, Richard Lewis, Master Blane Bly, Don Marreno, Woitten Vinney, Geo. W. Cooper, Ben Moore and Will ‘Bailey. ‘The olio. will contain Master Harry Craton, juvenile juggler and slack wire artist; Clarence Powell, Arthar Maxwell, Cooper and Bailey, Scotte and Deleo, innsical artists und “Waddell” novelty’ club juggler. The Coolville Cadets, & musical’ satire by J. Ba, Green, will close the show and “aint she warm” will be heard after the performance. R.N. Thompson has a big smile on his face at the good selec: tion of his band aud orchestra, which will contain 15 for band and 10 for or- chestra. Rehearsals are being conducted day and night by the writer and dawn can be seen through the gloom. Mr. J. M. Wall will be acting manager. H nry Troy will sing for the first time, Chas. K. Harris’ “Just for Old Times Sake.” ‘The new car is a dream, with two new state rooms. John Eason (old sea) is here and sends regards to Stokie and Lacy. The boys all send regards to fellow troupers. | The Governor and the Colonel send best regards to the Major. Now who writes the “Tattler?” I'm out of the city. Overture—gentlemen be seated. An article in the Kansas Agitator, Garnett Kansas, of receunt date, reads: “The entertainment at the auditoriam, Monday night, under the management of the Bolden Bros was quite a suesess, and no one has anything but praise for the company. This company was re- cently organized and is known as the “Garnett Jubilee Singers” and should be encouraged by our people. They played at Harris a couple of weeks ago and the people there have invited them to return, which they will do in the near future. ‘This is bnt the seeond time they have appeared before the public and they have done remarkable well in the short time they have been preparing. ‘Their program consisted mostly of music which was good. Their after-piece, “Judas Jimpson Weed’s Justice” was great and brought down the house. The ontertainment ended with a cake walk. ‘The managers inform us that they will give another entertamment here in the near future and promise to give a much better entertainment than they gave Monday night. A GREAT MANAGER. ‘When a theatrical manager has exhausted the novelties of a country as prolific as ours hhe is generally ready to quit. If however, he is one of those pushing, enterprising ag gressive fellows who never acknowledge that the end has been reached, he looks abroad for new worlds to conquer and if he sees nothing in Europe that suits his pur- pose, his tireless eye looke even further, It iseven thus with the tourist or pleasure seeker and so it should be with the theatri- eal manager who, with his hand ever on the public pulse knows that the discriminating American public must have something new. ‘Those who have the means can go abroad ‘and see for themselves the wonders of the oldworld. ‘Those who are not so fortunately situated, and most of us are not, must have those wonders brought to us. Therein lies the secret of the success of the prominent theatrical manager of today, in whose front GEO? e Wai : Se ee IN io es G Wey . ZY we J rank bas long stood that well known, min- strel;magnate,![Al, G. Field.@Year after year Mr. Field has seoured Europe and America for meritorious novelties for his big minstrel aggregation and this year search- ing fora crowning climax, his hand has reached out {to Africa, from whose shores has come a tribe of Mamelukes. Mr. Field ‘confidently asserts that he has one of the strongest features ever seen with a minstrel organization, Nothing like their feats of acrobatic daring has ever been seen by an American audience and his route this season is one continual evation to these lusty limb- ed sons of the desert, Their performance must be seen; it cannot be described. No such tumblers, acrobats and balancers, no such feats of agile grace and daring intre- pedity have ever been seen in this country. ‘They give their performance in the big scenic spectacle that concludes the minstrel programme. It is called “The Fete at Mecea” and will bea diversified exhibition ‘of the habits, games and customs of the people of the Orient. PAT CHAPPELLE ISSUES A WARNING. Editor The Freeman.—I have noticed on several occasions in your theatrical columns and others items concerning parties whom I have booked with my show, the ‘‘A Rabbit's Foot,” for the coming season, saying that “they do not go with the ‘A Rabbit's Foot ‘company,’” and thisis written to inform the pnblic that all parties that have been advertised by me for this company were duly contracted as any other first-class organization of this kind would. We are in possession of their contracts, and we intend throngh onr attorneys, Messrs, Howe and Hummel of New York city, suing all parties that do not live up to their contract for breach of contract. I hope the readers of this will bear in mind that this is not done in spite, but is merely matter of business, as the show can get along very nively without any one, that does not wish to join this com- pany. We just want to show some of these supposed ‘‘smart” performers that a colored man isfully capable of doing business in a business like manner—as a white man, and we intend to make an example of Messrs. Simpson and Pitt- man that will be a lesson to all others in the future, The following is an exact duplicate of an answer from these par- ties to me, in answer to one they sent me stating that they desired a salary of $50 per week. In an answer to them I offered them $40 and here is their letter of acceptance: ‘New York, June 28, '00. Mr. Pat Chappelle, Esq.: Dear Sir.—Your letter of recent date just received, delayed doubtless owing to my address being 111 W. 27th, instead of 115. I just received it to day and answer it immediately. Now I am aware that you are conferring a great favor on us by your liberal offer, and we appreciate the same. Now my part- ner has been sick, and is not exactly well just now, and since we have been in New York we have had several good offers, but after several inquiries, have: decided to sign with you. and you for- ward on your contracts for the sum yon OD OOOO 0600 0000 0000 gusto & HOLLAND'S ATTTRACTIONS ; RUSCO & HOLLAND’ = ¢ (Successor to Richards & Pringle’s.) 3 BIG MINSTREL FESTIVAL S men BON THELARGEST AND BEST, ; & ce designs in Horseless Carriages. Carrying Scenery : RICHARD & PRINGLE’S Famous Georgia Minstrels s . ma Pa Seal Tens, Distant. sees teen, eprtasae ; a ee ee ae Original Nashville Students « $ Gideon's Minstrel Carnival ; g Ernest Hogan "=" “A Country Coon’ 3 000 0000 0000 0000 6 0009 Originators of Tented Minstrelsy THE WORLD’S LARGEST MINSTREL SHOW. TWO BIG BANDS, A TRAIN OF CARS. ONE HUNDRED PEOPLE. TRAVELS THE YEAR ROUND A, G. ALLEN, GEO. W. QUINE, JNO. H. OAKES General Director. General Manager. ‘Treasurer. WANTED—Good Musicians and Performers that double. Also good Novelty acts ‘We use Colored talent exclusively. Address: GEO. W. QUINE, Manager, care The Free man, [ndianapolis, Ind., or National Printing Co., Chicago, ee = Fifth-Street Opera House, es... %¢ y LYNCHBURG, VA« Of the Grand Fountain U, O. T. R., owned and controlled exclusively by colored people— A first-class place of amusement—a spenald ‘one night stand. Large crowds to greet good plays. Ail colored troupes visiting the town are res aroyal: een by colored citizens, , Street cars from door to all parts of the city. . 8. WOODSON, CHIEF AND MANAGER HARnISON BROTHERS’ misgpeenevier NEW AND ANCIENT SOUTU 42s pares tog eaten nome Me, Gotas a ta Pinte te tee ai ode oh afte cfg 2 i doa atom, ey ucts ow wl ret ioe f pear Adare scams: Long peeeeM WHE, apea Nd cli ieee —$_—_—$—$$—$—_$—$_—_—$—$ named $40 and expenses. Again thank- | to support them when adversity comes, ing you, we remain I can't make ont. Yours respectfully, Yours respectfully, WALLACE KING. ‘tours respecte ys Simpson é& Pittman, 111 W. Twenty-seventh Street. I hold contracts for several parties for the company who are unable, for the want of sufficient money for transporta- ‘tion. to join the show, as I am in receipt of letters and telegaams daily from them asking for transportation, but due notice had been given from the start that no fares would be advanced to any- one. If this is election year over in Moroceo, whoever is running for shah, sultan, sheik, bey, caliph, or whatever the main gun over there is called, will miss a block of votes that might otherwise decide the contest. Al. G. Field controls these votes in the persovs of a tribe of Mameluke acrobats who form a part of his big minstrel company this year. The Oriental spectacle entitled “The Fete at Mecea” is the vehicle used to introduce their feats of agilty and daring. They are said to be wonderfully clever and a positive aetelix: ny ee re ae Editor, The Freeman: ‘In your issue of May 19, you published an article from Horace Copeland in which he shows himself to bean ingrate. Inot cnly made a collection for him ‘when I was working Melbourne, (and 1 had a hard time collecting the least trifle from more than a few, for certain reasons) but I used to take him money. ‘Phe letter from him, to me, that I did Rot answer was of 8 demanding natnre, setting forth that I had neglected my uty in not looking after him. He and ‘six others were instrumental in breaking ‘up the company which Chas. B. Hicks brought out here in 1888. I don't even now feel bat what I treated him (Cope Jand) better even than he deserved. fore he was stricken down, a reprimand for certain things, brought the invita- tion from him, to attend to your own business as he was 21. I sing each year for the actors fand entertainment from which his fare. was paid home. How Ach persons like him can expect people 5 to support them when adversity comes, I can’t make ont, Yours respectfully, WaALLAce KING: Al. G. Field's parade this year will look like cireus pageant. Besides his forty singers, comedians and olio specialty artists and his always large and superb band, he has a tribe of Mameluxes who appear on horseback in the parade and in acrobatic feats in the stage performance, introducing an Oriental spectacle, “The Fete at Mecca,” AL G. Fields’ minstrels will appear at English’s Opera house, Indianapolis, Aug. 15, opening the house on that date, Subscribe Now You can get FOR $1.00 SS ANationsy spare the 2s? INDIANAPOLIS, ¢: ideal home journal. More special contributcrs seeaeat is erery town aad city BME inghe Garegoaee: witeforteres |ND), KNOW THYSELF OR THE HEARTS OF MEN By J.D. Howard. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CHAPTER III. As the train bearing Jack Ashton, arrived at the Polk street Station in Chicago, it was seven-forty, p. m. He alighted with a quick step to the platform, and made his way as quickly as possible, through the noisy-throng of hackmen hotel-porters, and newsbots that block the passage ways to the incoming trains. As he passed through the gates admitting him to Polk street he mechanically raised his eyes upward; the towering heights of the massive buildings which predominate in that portion of the city, caused him to pause in mute admiration of those landmarks of architectural perfection. His wildest and most fanciful imaginations had never conjured up anything half so wonderful. The electric lights, just then, burst forth and all kinds and designs of the electrician's art were revealed to him; from the various and unique methods, by which electricity has been adopted for the purposes of advertisements and displays, to the lofty arch lights upon the various towers and cupolas of the giant business houses on State street. Who of us but recall, at some period or other in our lives, with abashment our first visit to a large city? It matters not how much we may have read about the sights we were to see, we cannot but feel somewhat bewildered when they are actually presented to view. So it was with Jack; and, as he turned down State street, gazing in the shop windows carrying his satchel in his hand, it was quite clear, to the observing eye that he was fresh from some rural district. Close to Jack's heels and quite unobserved by him, trailed a young man somewhat foppishly attired, who seemed to be subjecting the unsuspecting youth from the country to a most rigid inspection. The appearance of this individual would impress one, ac a casual glance, to be a person of the upper walks in life; but upon close observation, it required but a moment, for an experienced eye, to see that there were sufficient evidence regarding his general make-up, to doubt the correctness of the first opinion. The face was one likely to inspire confidence yet, at the same time, it had its story in characters, most indelible, plainly written upon it. The dull, heavy look out of the one, doubtless, bright eyes; that tell tale, hectic flush of the nose; an unmistakable sign of excessive indulgence in alcoholic—beverages—were all there. His affable and pleasing manner, however, which, he no doubt, had practiced his life time to correctly assume, was calculated often, to mislead the most observing. Besides, whilst his clothing pandered, distinctly to the gay and festive they were of the best material, and scrupulously neat in cut and fit. His innen, too, was immaculate; his boots of the finest quality; in fact his appearance on the whole was attractive, if not impressionable. This was Bert Swift—one of the most notorious "bunco steerers" and all round confidence men in the vast, wicked city of Chicago. Just as Jack had concluded to postpone further investigation of the display in the windows until the morrow, and call a cab and be driven to the home of his uncle, he was tapped lightly on the shoulder and, tuning, found himself looking into the smiling, half apologetic face of Bert Swift. "Beg your pardon sir," he said, "but could you inform me as to where I should likely be able to secure the services of a couple of responsible young men who reside out of the city? By way of explanation I will say, my brother has charge of one of the largest Advertising Agencies in the city of Chicago, and, presuming you to be a stranger in the city, I thought, in all probability you could furnish me with the desired information, from among your acquaintance at home. The position pays handsomely to the proper persons. You see, I desire to get some responsible young man to take charge of a sub-agency we are going to establish in the southern portion of the state." All this had been rattled off into Jack's bewildered ears in such a polite, business-like manner that he found himself deeply interested. His heart gave a leap for joy. Here, was good luck indeed, at the very beginning. A lucrative position thrust upon him, before he had been in Chicago an hour. After a moments pause, in which Jack recovered himself from the surprise the stranger's polite request had occasioned he hastened to explain that he himself, was in town for the express purpose of seeking a situation; and also that his home was in the southern part of the state, about a days ride from the city; that he could give the best of references, and should be pleased to offer his services to the THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. stranger's brother, in any honorable business he might see fit to engage him. "Good," remarked Swift. "Come with me at once and I will take you around to my brother's office, where you and he can have a preliminary talk over the matter." Elated over the prospect of securing employment, Jack readily consented to accompany his new found friend and benefactor; so, the two started off up the street, talking as though they had been life long friends and acquaintances. My name is Donnelly—Frank Donnelly" said Swift as they walked along, "And Yours - ?" Here, the stranger, or, Mr. Donnelly as he called himself, produced from an inner coat pocket, a beautiful, ivory card case from which he took a card and handed it to Jack, which read: FRANK DONNELLY OF THE FIRM OF GERARD & DONNELLY "The position in question, Mr. Ashton requires for its successful management, a man of some patience and perseverance. It is one also, of trast. The advertising matter of various firms, will be intrusted to you for equal and impartial distribution in the territory assigned to you." "I shall only be too glad to refer you to some of the most prominent people in the country from which I came, as to my character and standing in the community," added Jack. "I am thoroughly convinced you will answer all requirements," said Swift. "When we arrive at the office, I will show you a few samples of the goods you will handle." They had reached the corner of the square and Donnelly turned into the street intersecting State street at this point, Jack at his side. They continued down this street until they came to that notorious thorough-fare, of crime and vice, known as Clark street Down this they turned and continued on, in a leisurely walk, Swift keeping up a lively and interesting conversation all the while. Jack was struck with the peculiarity of the characters they passed. Women with painted and brazen faces, dressed in all kinds of varigated apparel, paraded the street. Men with bloated and swollen faces, loitered around in front of the various saloons, from which eminated the alluring strains of music. "That" said Jack's companion "is the Stag; one of the fashionable taverns of the city. None but the best element go there. The proprietor is a personal friend of mine - I will drop in and introduce you." So saying, they started across the street. The place in question was in truth, one of the worst dives known to the police of Chicago. It was the rendezvous of a notorious gang of criminals, skilled in every branch of crime found in the lexicon of professional crooks. Here the unsuspecting were begiled each day and robbed; either by being induced to take part in one of the many skin games or inveigled into some visionary, business proposition, by which they were speedily relieved of their money. Upon entering the place, Jack was dazzled by the gorgeous splendor of his surroundings. Mirrors of fabulous worth confronted him on every side of the compartment. He could see his full and complete image any way he turned. In the rear of the place, was a billiard room filled with tables of the finest make. A number of young men were gathered about the various tables, enthusiastically engaged in sending the ivory bails dexteriously across the green cloth. In the rear of these, in the extreme back of the apartment, on an elevated platform sat a full fledged orchestra, which dispensed tuneful music, continually to the guests of the place. Here and there, scattered in picturesque profusion along either side of the room, were racks of flowers in full bloom, from which an electric fan overhead wafted their fragrant incense throughout the entire place. The pictures hanging upon the walls were massive and costly oil paintings and although somewhat suggestive in their subjects, showed the master-hand of the artist. The bar, which was to the left of the main entrance, was a mass of solid marble, in the center of which was a miniature fountain, representing the polar regions; behind this, upon the handsomely carved sideboard, was an elaborate spread of all the costly paraphernalia common to a fashionable grog-shop. Stepping up to the bar, Jack's companion, in his suave, conventional manner, introduced him to the bar-tender; afterwhich, he invited them to join him in a drink. Seeing Jack was about to offer some protest he hastily intercepted the remonstrance by remarking, "take a cigar." He ordered for himself, "brandy and soda;" the bartender took plain whiskey; setting up to Jack a box of choice cigars, out of which he took one and proceeded to the lower end of the counter where there was a small gas jet, to light it. During this temporary withdrawal from the immediate company of the two men, they exchanged significant glances, each at the other and in the twinkling of an eye, there was telegraphed between the two, by some well understood signals, given by the eyes, an understanding of what was about to occur. Woman's World Housework is automatic and does not supply the needed amount and kind of exercise women require. it is automatic and usually but one set of muscles are brought in action. The housewife should seek the fresh air and sunshine and take such exercise as will compel deep but not laborious breathing. B The little left-side sash is a bewitching addition to the toilet when well managed and made up in appropriate materials. It is worn with a difference. The sash worn at the back is now quite long, the loops are of medium length, and the ends generously extend to the foot of skirt. Sashes are also worn at the side; but when one is placed at the front of a dress it must be short. || || || Lemons may be kept for a long time, even months, under glass. If you are not going to use them immediately, lay them on a flat surface and invert a goblet over each one. ```markdown ``` To clean oil paintings Artists sometimes use a raw potato for this purpose. Cut off the end of the potato and rub the painting very gently with the cut end. As fast as the potato becomes soiled cut off a thin slice and continue to use it until the whole surface is clean. Another method is to rub the soiled surface with the finger wet in warm water. If the dirt is very hard and old use oil instead of water. Let it rest for a few hours so that the dirt may be softened, then wash off with a sponge and topid suds. || || || During the last year patents have been awarded to the following women of the Negro race: Miss Mary L. 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This subject has received no little attention by eminent men and even college professors. It so 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 as accomplished Medium, and by a continuous effort you can become a particularly unfathomable mysteries have been procured by MARS. MARTH for the benefit of humanity. By letter, advice $1.00. Because of the difficulty, all letters must contain stamina for answers. MRS. M. B. MARTE. 246 West Thirty-first Mention The Freeman. NEW YORK CITY HOWARD UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON, D. C. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT INCLUDING Medical Department of Academic Colleges Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Colleges Thirty-third Session (1900-1901) will begin October 1, 1900, and continue even 6) months. Tuftit a Coat in Medical and Dental Colleges, each $80. Pharmacic Coll ge, $70. All students must register before Oct. 12, 1900. 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The market is lutte’ with “great” colored men, Ail ready and willing to teach, Butwe, as a people, stand sadly In need Of leaders to practice—not preach. eee ‘The Afro-American National-Conneil will hold its next session in Indianapolis, beginning Tuesday Angust 28 and con- tinuing four days. For all the good the elongated fool thing will accomplish, it could adjourn immediately after it con- venes.—The Lexington (Ky.) Standard. eae “They say” when a man breaks his pledge not to drink he start’s in to make upferloss time by drinking all the time. Same case here since I have started to write I don’t know when or where to stop. It has been so long since I have had any say about the race question of the day (I don't see as the questions have suffered much since my long silence however) that I have lots tosay but inust wait until my next Seiten [met a friend afew days ago who geked me why he had looked and looked jn vain for weeks until the weeks grew into months for my “Blaster” column, jn the Freeman. My reply was pointed. [wai “why Jack, old man I have stopped writing Bluster.” “Why” he asked. “For 8 Woman's reason: “Be- tans” [said as I boarded a down town cat. eee | congratulated myself for getting away from Jack without explaining wwuy “Blaster” conld not be found doing hsiness at the old stand. When 1 reaclied home I found several letters from realers of my Bluster asking iindred questions. One admirer (God jjes her —I think the writer is a (“ner”) stated: “I have discontinued taking the Freeman becanse since yon have stop- jel writing for it there is nothing in it toreud, My time ran out July ist and [failed to renew.” It takes a great amonat of flattery to “swell my head” pot I must confess this dear, sweet, pretty young pen woman, I know she rnist be young and pretty, turned my head nutil in my self importance I saw the Freeman's readers one by one drop- yiwg from the roll until the paper was shliged to suspend publication, all be- cause | had withdrawn my mighty (7%) yeu I had been smoking some very strong tobaceo, my pipe went out and I sroaved from my dream: I recalled the) faci that the Freeman existed and had tir cireniatiom Tong, long before its founder knew I was in the world and Jong, long before its present owner and itor ever thought of owning the pa- per. } eae {ime basis long, proerieele eadeae membered that I was not the only quill driver on the Freeman—there were others, for example, my old friead Doo. Majors and our new friend ‘Tom the Tattler” from, at, or in the “Windy City," of Shekargo, all of whom can uore than take my place. So I con- cluded I was “not so many” after all, eae Calling it “Shekargo” recalls the fact that “Unele” Noah Baxter is quill iriving again, so I don’t see how I can be missed when “Doe,” ‘Tom’ and “Pop” are on deck, ‘My friend Jack wanted a better ex- planation than he got the morning I left ‘him, so that night he marched into my studio and “demanded” to know the reason why my “‘Bluster” pen had been so long silent “You must confess’ he said eee “Well Jack, the truth of the matter is, it does not pay: it does not pay old an, either from a finaneial or moral point and I hope I may be, well—Presi- dentof the United States—if I ever write any more for the fan of seeing my uawe in print or simply for the good of urwethat 18 no good. Isay Jack why are Negro publishers and Negro readers like repablies?. ‘That's one on me” re- plisl Jack. Why Jack, old man that's messy one. Negro readers in general tnd Negro editors in particular are like publics because they are ungrateful. eos Before he left my “literary den” Jig made me promise to write one wore Bioster. He made me ‘break my Helge, dear reader. It is a mean thing touake a fellow break a pledge it mat- ‘snot what he is pledged against, ‘riuking, smoking, singing, writing, for the good of the race,” eating raw oulous or buying ice cream for pretty ails he is old enough to be their father, ‘tisgoll dam mean to make him break tis pledye; for foree of habit or some- ‘ung else will eary him back to his old Tays Jack made me break my pledge, hence this Bluster. eee Iwill “open the pot” (Ob, I forgot uysli, 1 am not playing poker but Writing ““Bluster”) I will open the “Binster” by giving Bro. R. ©, 0. Ben- juin of Lexington, Ky., a free adver- tiement. see Bro Benjamin, editor and owner of The Foxington, (Ky.,) “Standard” is the ost fearless quill driver south of the Mason and Dixon line. He is a fearless night and drives home his lance every tine. He isin the “enemy’s country” and at times we are puzzled to know {ow he can strike blows that, we who ails up North in “God's country” hesitate to strike: More power to his ANSWERS TO CORESPONDENCE. Dr. Majors is respectfully hereby in- formed that I found that “rich widow’ for my friend and am now “in the same boat,” or, rather in the boat he was be. fore ne found the lady. Say Doctor, you don’t know of any widow, or young ‘girl with a bank account of one, two, or ‘three thousand dollars who would like tocbange her name aud have money change hands, do you? I need the ‘money to start anew business venture; Tneed the lady's advice to guide us both, the venture and the adventurer ‘upon our future seas, A. E. King, AtlantaGa.: Yourletter received and answered, I await your reply. ©. M. Pennington, Johns, Ala: Will have a nice place for you in a few days. Write me again. Mary Parker 89} Hannielitt St., At- lanta Ga.: Willalso have a position for you soon. Write again. Rey. I. E, Lowery, Spartanburg, S. C.: Kindly return photo. Miss ——, Berkley Va.: Kindly answer “business” letter. —B. SQUARE. Northern Michigan Excursions To Traverse City, Petoskey, Mackinac Island via Pennsylvania Lines. ‘The dates for the low rate excursion to Northern Michigan via Pennsylvania Lines are Angust 30th, September 6th, and Sth. On those dates excursion tickets to Traverse City, Petoskey and Mackinac Island may be obtained. ‘The return limit will include thirty days from date on which tickets are sold. ‘This will be an excellent opportunity for an, outing in Northern Michigan. Fishing will be at its best; the hunting season will be open, and the pure air will be invigorating and healthful, while the lakes and woodland will be especially attractive. Round trip rate from Indianapolis will be $10.00 to Traverse City or Petoskey, and $11.00 to Mackinac Island. Correspondent low rates will be in effect from other ticket stations on the Pennsylvania Lines. For details apply to W. W. Richardson, District Passen- ger Agent, indianapolis, Open to Both Sexes. - ‘The fall term beginning October 3, 1900, the Georgia State Industrial College will receive both young men and young women as boarders. ‘The entire expenses for board, washing, fuel and lights will be only $5.00 per month. The location and surroundings are healthful and elevating. A first class opportunity for young menand women to obain a good literary and industrial education. The trades of Blacksmithing, Wheelwrighting, Carpentry, Painting, Bricklaying, and Shoemaking will be taught the boys and the art of Sewing and Cooking will be taught the girls. Boarding space is limited and those who wish to come must apply early. Re- spectfully, R. R. Wright, LL.D., President. College, Ga. READ THIS ‘To anyone sending 10 subscribers to The Freeman for 3 months each at 25 cents during our midsummer reduction from July 16, to Aug. 16, we will mail totheir address the “History of the Colored Soldiersin the Spanish-American War” or the “School History of the ‘Negro Race.” a P.. gg Zo ESS eae gt ft <a al ht eet eat TT hae ese ee He ee ite a ————— TS a ee u ie eet Suh pote |e at COR. ARCTIC AND HOTEL DALE “sexitcw ave Atlantic City, N, J Ladies’ and Gents’ Cafe. European Plan. Open - All Night, E, W. DALE, Prop. NATHANIEL DIGGS, Man you can get The address for one yea Freeman sent to your for In the Spanish-American War othe First Martyr of the War was a Colored Man! ar EDWARD A. JOHNSON. Axther 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 maa. Pen Pictures of the Daring Charges made by Negro Soldiers at San Juan, El Caney and around Santiago, Corporal Brown killed at his post while firing a cannon which knooked ever the block house and saved the Rough Riders, Sergeant Bers the colored soldier ‘who was fret to raise the American flag on San Juan Hill. The glowing tributes of ‘MoKinley, Miles, Roosevelt and many others ‘on the bravery of Negro Soldiers. General Morgan ‘advocates Negro Officers, Antonio and Jose Macoo, Gomez, Miss Cisneros and the Cuban Women Cavalry. ‘The Negro Paymastors in the Army. The Nopro Pork, Fal Lawrence Dunbar. “Eddie” aor the colored man who outwitted the diplomacy of the Spanish Minister at Washington, Eto, Questions Every Person Ought to Know. Allanswered in the Hisw., of the Ni Soldiers in the Spanish-Amerioan Wart First, How many colored ealleri were Killed in the destruotion of the Battleship Maine? 2. What colored sailor was the first per in the Spanish-American War? 3. What colored soldier was the first martyr of the War of the Revolution? 4. What colored soldier had charge of a Hotchkiss gun knocked over the Spanish Blook House and saved the Rough Riders in the Spanish-American War? 6 What colored soldier reached the Block House first on San Juan Hill, took down the Spanish and hoisted the American fag? 6. What colored soldier ‘did the same at the Block House at Hi Caney? "7. What ‘colored, man outwitted ‘the Bpanish, Minister at Washington, D.C.? 8. ho General in the United States said the colored soldiers “fought without a parallel in the history of world,” in the Spaniab-American Wart cae OF NEW and interesting reading, with about 43 fall Every Page Brimming Full Setcse sd des'cngraviags or Uidiora Oteery snd Boones of the Spaniai-Amorioan War, with A. Fine Picture of. Aqpinalae,, his eet ‘a Filipino Lady of Minilla, and a Brief Sketch of the Filipinos and oir sivifzation,” Handsome pctare of °° 810 aca jor-General in command of ail the American Army, General Nelson A. Miles, ie ‘ipbeing of the golored soldiers around Bantiago waa © Withe ont a Parallel in the History of the W. Ha” 229 PAGES, INCLUDING 40 ILLUSTRATIONS. @-AGENTS WANTED, Send for copy of book and Agente? terms to E, A: JOHNSON. Corner West and Lenolr Streets. RALEIGH. 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A Present Want In the way of imported dimities, swisses, or madras cloths, may be supplied from Indiana's greatest collection, here. We send samples of anything, anywhere, anytime. L.S. AYRES & CO. Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. ..CITY NOTES.. G. W. Chivis was in the city for a few days this week. Miss Clora Allen of Brightwood was on the sick list last week. • Miss Grace Hogan, of Cincinnati, is in the city, the guest of Miss Eva Winn. Miss Marie Johnson is visiting in Detroit, Mich. She will be gone three weeks. Miss Lida Pate, of Adrian, Mich., gave a reading at Wayman Chapel on the 10th. Miss Manie Stwart and Tweed Elbert spent a few days in Muncie last week, the guest of Mrs. Minnie Frazier. C. W. Wooten has returned from Chagrin Falls, O., where he has had charge of the leading hotel of that city. Dr. W. A. Burney, of New Albany, Ind., was in the city a few hours Monday, enroute from Mexico to his home. Free Baptist church (corner Newport and Rhode Island streets. Rev. Craven will conduct services. Sunday communion in the afternoon. Messrs. Henry Deames, Paul Manson and L. H. Wilson, of Cincinnati, O., brought the Chicago delegation to the Bryan notification Wednesday. A. Y. King, of Mt. Vernon, Ill., enroute to Muncie, to visit his parents, stopped off a few days at Irvington, Ind., the guest of his sister Mrs. Jennie Boyd. Mrs. Harriet Spaulding and Miss Charity Boyd are visiting in Chicago. They will remain there until after the G. A. R. Encampment when they will return home in Frankfort, Ky. Rev. L. M. Hagood, of Covington, Ky., sends [the following:—Sunday July 29, Niuth street M. E. church laid on the table $400 which cleared our church of all debt. It is the leading church in the Lexington Conference and will hold its position. Ninth Presbyterian church Sunday School meets at 9:30 in the morn ing Rev. Brister will preach at 11 a. m., and at 8 p. m. Prayer meeting on Wednesday at 8 p. m., public is invited. Congregational meeting Aug. 15 at 8 p. m., to elect Elders. Mrs. Eliza Gibbs mother up the late Mrs. R. W. Thompson has returned to this city from Washington, D. C., for permanent residence. She is accompanied by her little grand daughter, Miss Vivian Lucile Thompson who will enter the fifth grade of our public New York Store (Established 1853) Sole Agents BUTTERICK PATTERNS Indiana's Great Dry Goods Emporium. A $1.75 Wrapper For $1.25 Beautiful flounce wrappers made of good black, red and blue per-cales with white figures and trimmed in galloon braid. They are made for comfort being extra full and filted with separate lining. Now is the time to satisfy that wrapper need—you know you need something loose and cool these days. —[Second Foor.] PETTIS DRY GOOD CO schools in September. Mr. Thompson an efficient clerk in the agricultural division of the census office at Washington and well known in journalistic circles remains at the national capital until the conclusion of the census taking, when it is understood he will embark in the newspaper business as a publishes, locating at a desirable point in the middle west. Mrs. W. T. Floyd has returned from Winona lake. Mr. John Milligan and Miss Jasper were married Thursday night. A party of Muncie and Marion people were guests of Mrs. W. N. Curry, Sunday. on Monday last, but is on the road to recovery. The funeral of W. H. Gilliam the pastors, father, was largely attended on Friday last. Nearly all of the city pastor were present. The State organizations are all the talk, and from present indications will accomplish much good. New York, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana are crowding each other. Gov. Morgan of Kentucky has returned from a trip to the Niagara Falls, and Canada, and proposes to see to it that Gov. Knox, of New York, does not derive too much profit from his absence. Gov. Grysell and the Tennesseans are planning, and working to bring their Mrs. M. E. Cable entertained Wednesday at her home in honor of visitors in the city. Dr. W. S. Brabham, of Muncie, Ind., was in the city Wednesday enroute to St. Louis, Mo. E. G. Givens has gone to Bloomington, to attend the district grand lodge of Odd Fellows. Mrs. Fannie Gibbs, of Chicago, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Fleming, in North California street. Mrs. Elizabeth Turner and Hattie Taylor will go to Bloomington, Saturday, to visit a week. Ex-Representative, Rev. Miles Bass. of Kokomo, Ind., attended the Baptist Association this week. Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Redmound have gone to visit their parents at Louisville. They will stay a week. The Rev. George Thompson, a home missionary, is the guest of his uncle, S. Kersy, 1516 Mill street. David Turner, a member of St. John Lodge, of U. B. Fs. died Tuesday at his home, 634 Superior street. Miss Lizzie Baker will open the restaurant at 419 Indiana Ave., today. She will be pleased to see her friends. Mrs. William H. Mays and daughter, of Frankfort, Ky., are visiting Mrs. John Wayne, 753 West Vermont street. The Eastern Association of Indiana Baptists opened its session Monday at Mt. Carmel Baptist church, Brightwood. Mrs. Barbira Lomus returned Sunday from a pleasant visit with friends and relatives in Louisville, and Bowling Green, Ky. Miss Stuarts, of Chicago, and Miss Simms, of St. Louis, were entertained at the home of Mrs. S. A. Elbert, Saturday afternoon. The Y. P. A. Club of Bethel A. M. E. church will give a Garden Party Aug. 14, at the home of Mrs. Gertrude Hill, 1534 Yandes street. Mrs. Doctor Joseph Ward entertained a small company Tuesday night, in honor of Miss White, of Oberlin, O., and other visitors in the city. Mrs. J. H. Baptist entertained at her home in Yandes street Thursday night in honor of her guests, Mrs. Wilson and Misses King and Smith, of Lexington, Ky. Mrs. S. C. Manuel and Mrs. M. Gaines, of New Albany, are attending the Grand Lodge of U. B. Fs. They are guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Boyd, of Irvington. Hannibal Carter, ex-Secretary of the State of Mississippi during the reconstruction period, now a resident of Chicago, is in the city, the guest of relatives at 1423 Senate avenue, North. George Taylor, President of the Negro National Democratic League, and Editor of the Oksalcoa, Iowa, Solicitor is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Henderson, 419 California street. The State Grand Lodge of the United Brothers of Friendship and Sisters of the Mysterious Ten opened Monday morning at the hall of Summer Lodge, No.11, corner of Market and Monument Place, State Grand Master B. B. Alexander, presiding. The sessions continued three days. The exercises at Tomlinson Hall, Tuesday night in honor of delegates to the United Brotherhood of Friendship and Sisters of the Mysterious Ten, were well attended. In the absence of Mayor Taggart, who was unable to be present, John W. Kern welcomed the delegates. His remarks were responded to by O. V. Royall on behalf of the local lodges. Attorney General Taylor then addressed the delegates. All the addresses were well received. Music interspersed the program, which closed with a banquet and dancing. Simpson Chapel Notes. The Childrens Service last Sunday morning was very interesting, and greatly enjoyed by those present. It is to be regretted that the older people do not show a deeper interest in their boys and girls. They might at least attend these special exercises in larger numbers. It would be a source of inspiration to both schoolars and teachers. Simpson Chapel sustains a great loss in the departure of Dr. W. A. Birch the efficient Superintendent of the Sunday School, and Leader of the Choir. Dr. Birch has enlisted in the U. S. Volunteers and has been assigned to the Hospital Corps and will, for the present, be stationed at Jefferson City Missouri. He has the best wishes, and most sincere prayers of the entire church that the Lord may bless him in this new, and trying field of labor. Mr. Robert Genus, who was confined to his home, on account of an accident, is able to resume his duties at Wasson's. A son of Mr. Ernest Smith, Columbia Ave., has been seriously ill from the effects of a cut foot. Mrs. Lincuna Hayden was taken suddenly ill on Monday last, but is on the road to recovery. The funeral of W. H. Gilliam the pastors, father, was largely attended on Friday last. Nearly all of the city pastor were present. The State organizations are all the talk, and from present indications will accomplish much good. New York, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana are crowding each other. Gov. Morgan of Kentucky has returned from a trip to the Niagara Falls, and Canada, and proposes to see to it that Gov. Knox, of New York, does not derive too much profit from his absence. Gov. Grysell and the Tennesseans are planning, and working to bring their state well up to the front. North Carolina, in spite of the recent election, will make a strong effort to redeem her good name, and Gov. Booyer is not in the least discouraged. To-morrow the first installment of the subscriptions will be paid in, and a good collection is looked for. Pastor will preached morning and evening. Sunday Aug. 19, will be our Second Quarterly Meeting. Rev. Dr. Burley the new pastor of Allen Chapel will preach at 3 p. m. Presiding Elder Sissle will preach at 11 a. m. and at 8 p. m. Notice. When you want to dress your hair in the latest fashionable style buy a bottle of the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow and you can easily do it. This wonderful preparation makes kinky hair straight, soft and flexible, prevents failing and makes it grow. We have sold thousands of bottles and it has never disappointed anyone. Wanted harmless. If your dealer cannot supply you send us fifty cents and we will ship you a bottle., 76 Wabash avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Agents Wanted Agents wanted to sell "One Hundred Distinguished Leaders," a beautiful book containing one hundred portraits and sketches of the leading colored men in the United States. Price 25 cents per copy. Send stamps or Post Office money order to Charles Alexander. Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Ala. Interesting Items. Chicago, Ill. special: Mrs. J. J. Irving and Miss Nellie Irving, of Chattanooga, Tenn., are visiting Mrs. Young and Miss A. Ferris, at 3138 La Salle street. * * Miss Bessie Lee and Miss Jessie Lee, of Marietta, O., are spending a few weeks with Mrs. M. Plummer, at 1727 Wabash avenue. * * Miss Nannie Moore, of 1132 Lill avenue, died on the 2d inst. The funeral was preached at her residence last Sunday by Rev. I. N. Daniels. * * Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, of Warner avenue, entertained a few friends last Friday evening in honor of Mrs. Brown, of Springfield, O., and Miss Nellie Brown, of Marshall, Mo. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hudson, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Scott, Miss Nellie Brown, Mrs. H. Brown and Mr. C. Brown. * * Miss Hattie Ross, of Bloomington, Ill., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Ross, at 428 E. Division street. * * Mrs. J. H. Alexander, of 13 Chestnut place, has gone to Winetka, Ill. * * Mrs. A. Tenney and B. Miss Maple Williams, are on the sick list. Mr. W. D. Lillard and B. F. Mosley have gone to Quincy, Ill., to attend the District Grand Lodge of the G. U. of O. F. * * The G. U. O. of O. F. will run an excursion to Louisville, Ky., to the supervision of Mr. B. F. Mosley. Round trip, $7; tickets good for ten days. * * Rev. I. N. Daniels and wife spent last Sunday in Milwaukee. * * The Hanibal Club in conjunction with the Cook County Republican League will give a union picnic at Elliott Park, Aug. 20. * * It is rumored that a certain female lodge will be sued by one of its members for $40 which it refused to pay him for sick dues. * * Rev. Harris pastor of Shilo Church, preached at Herman last Sunday. Society Flashes' Zanesville, O., special: Mr. Schooley, of Cincinnati, and Mr. White, of Columbus, are guests of Mrs. N. T. Gant. * * Mr. William Hunnicut left Monday for Troy, O., to attend the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows. * * Mr. J. S. Hunnicut will leave Tuesday for Columbus to attend conclave. * * Mr. Jos. Mitchell was called home from Detroit, Mich., by serious illness of his wife. * * Mr. Walter B. Wright, of Cleveland, O., was visiting Miss A. G. Barnett Sunday. * * Mr. Ben Whiting and Miss Mamie Davis, of Cleveland, O., are guests of their aunt, Mrs. Caleb Tate. * * Miss Bertha Singer has gone to Mackinaw Sound. * * About 200 people went down the river with St. Paul A. M. E. S. S. Friday. * * Dr. Gee, of Wilberforce, will open an office in Seventh ward soon. * * The trustees of Union Baptist Church will give an entertainment soon. Society Notes. Galveston, Texas, special: We are very glad to chronicle the news of the permanent organization of the "Negro Business League," for the island city, with L. G. Robinson, President, and W. H. Noble, Jr. Secretary. The members of this organization should have for their motto: "Let not greed for notoriety exist." * * * H. Scott, the Guide man, made a trip to Houston Sunday on matrimonial business. * * Mrs. A. Robinson, Mrs. M. Fitch, Mrs. E. King, Mrs. L. Harper and Mrs. Beverly returned from Fort Worth this week, where they attended the annual session of the Knights of Tabor. * * Mr. W. H. Noble, editor of the City Times, is following in the wake of our own N. W. Cuney. For several months the city work was principally all done by white men, while many Negroes loafed the streets. Through the columns of his paper "Trixy" asked the Mayor, the street and alley committee, why it was that as citizens, taxpayers, and qualified voters that our people could not be given a spade and other BILE IN THE BLOOD A man is running out of bed, while a woman looks on. without them. You will find all your other disorders commence to get better at once, and soon you will be well by taking— THE IDEAL LAXATIVE Cascarets CANDY CATHARTIC BEST FOR THE BOWELS 10c. 25c. 50c. ALL DRUGGISTS To any needy mortal suffering from bowel troubles and too poor to buy CASCARETS we will send a box free. Address Sterling Remedy Company, Chicago or New York, mentioning advertisement and paper. implements, with which they might earn bread for their families at the city's expense? Galveston has some of the most generous white people that can be found anywhere in the South. In the island city but little race prejudice here. As a result quite a number of colored men are working on the streets harmoniously alongside of their white brothers. * * Mr. Freddie Jones and Miss Prince A. Jones, of Houston, Texas, are spending the summer in this city with their grandmother. * * Mr. John H. Patterson, an old retired newspaper man of Shreveport, La., J. W. Wesley, editor W. H. Beardon, Wm. Burnett, Mr. W. E. Goodwin, of Houston, were among the many welcome visitors who called at the Afro-American Newspaper Agency this week. * * Mr. B. H. Grimes, of Houston, was here this week in interest of the $3 rate to Fort Worth on the 27th. * * It seems to be the general sentiment of the Galveston Negro to engage in some kind of business. This makes The Freeman man feel that 1901 will find many who are now idle engaged in some prosperous business. May God help brethren to climb the ladder of success. * * Mrs. Mattie Allen, Mrs. L. Miles and Mrs. M. Richardson left on the 8th for Calvert, where they will attend the annual meeting of the American K. of Liberty, * * The Tremont Hotel quartet is the latest. It is making the Presidents of the literary societies feel proud to have such well trained voices as those of Messrs. Dennis Allen, John Williams, A. Yawood and A. Browning to entertain the large audiences of these weekly literary meetings. * * A special program to be rendered at Thirty-second and Broadway next Monday night. Mrs. B. E. Burke and the singing girls will be there. Come and hear them. News of Interest Shreveport, La., special: The arrival of the first passenger train on the M., K. and T. railway to this city on the evening of the 28th of July was hailed by the leading white representatives of this city at the union depot. Prof. Rettig's band discoursed a few musical strains, which made the occasion quite a notable celebration. * * A colored waiters' union was organized here on June 1st with 21 members. J. H. Paterson, President; Willie Bartley, Vice-President, and R. S. Brown, Secretary. We bespeak for the organization success in its future career. * * The Young People's Baptist Union of this city had a joint meeting at the Antioch Baptist B. C. on Wednesday evening, Aug. 1, at 8 o'clock. A very interesting program was rendered to the satisfaction of the entire audience. * * The Bossier B. C. 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