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Now for The Afro-American League Council here,the 28 THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME 13 NUMBER 33 MILWAUKEE EVENTS MILWAUKEE EVENTS INTERSTING HAPPENINGS IN THE CREAM CITY OF THE WEST A JOVIAL SERENADING PARTY Gossip About the Movements of the People+-Social Events Throughout the City--Round up of the Local Happenings. Milwaukee, Wis., Special.—It is the aim of the Freeman representative to place The Freeman in every colored family in the city. You should not be without one. J. D. Cook, representative, Mr. G. Kimes, of Omaha, Neb., and Mr. Wm. Matthews, of Atlanta, Ga., had a most enjoyable serenading party, Tuesday evening and were highly entertained by Mr. G. H. Bland at his home on Seventh st. Miss Beauilah Johnson has returned home for a short visit from New Orleans where she was attending Straight University, to which she will soon return. She was accompanied by her cousin Miss Southall, who is to remain with us indefinitely. Mr. and Mrs. Browner of N. Wate, street gave a most enjoyable tea party Wednesday night in honor of Misses Pearl and Sadie Smith, of Chicago, Mrs. J. J. Miles and daughter have returned to the city after a brief visit to Batavia, Ill., their summer home. Batavia was too warm. Attorney, Wm. Miller will visit the Windy City during the G. A. R. Encampment this month. Miss Lillie Maxey will leave soon for Kentucky where she has accepted a position in the public schools, near Louisville, as teacher. Willie Hawkins writes from Washington D. C., that he will not return home this summer as expected. Charles Maxey will leave soon for Tuskegee College to study in the engineering department. The Plankington House has more young men studying for higher positions in life than any other hotel in this country. J. Edward Stephen, of Boston is in the city. As Mr. Stephen is an up-to-date society man, he will be a great date to the Cream City Society. Milwaukee has been residing in Milwaukee for the last 14 years, has continually experimenting with or manufacturing some article. His last accomplishment was a hair tonic which he calls the "Wonder of Age." He has testimonials to show that he can bring hair on bald heads of long standing. Mr. Mimms runs a place of business at 313 Wells st. He reads The Freeman, A. L. Douglass and Chas. Purgison, of Chicago were royally entertained at Capt. Pabst's brewery, Friday afternoon. They were shown about the great plant. Their trip was most enjoyable. Society Notes. Society Notes Vicksburg, Miss., Special.-Mrs. Jeanette Smith of E. South st., spent several days last week in Meredian Miss., visiting relatives and friends. Miss Sammie Smith, is spending the summer in Waukesha Wisconsin. Mrs. Joseph Hendrick, left Saturday, August 11, via the A. & V. route for Chicago III. She will be absent from the city about ten or fifteen days. Miss Sadie Patton, daughter of Wash Patton, departed Saturday Aug. 11, for Chicago, III. She will be the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Millie Wilson who was recently the charming guest of her brother, Wash Patton, on Castle Hill, Alex Windley St., returned home Aug. 5, after several months spent at Hot Springs, Ark., being quite restored in health. Rev. Jesse Henry, of Natchez Miss., was in the city last week, shaking hands with his numerous friends. Rev. Henry preached at the King Solomon Baptist church, Wednesday night August 8, to a crowded house. A large numb of our best citizens are taking advantage of the cheap rate summer excursions to visit the large cities. Get The Freeman from the agent, Mrs. Jesse W. Williams at 5 cents per copy. Don't forget to have your money ready to pay for the greatest Negro journal due every Saturday morning. Call early to avoid the rush. Mr. Jesse W. Williams has been the recipient of many congratulations from his numerous friends on the arrival of a new comer-a son-Aug. 3rd. Grant S. Neal, traveling representative of The Freeman, left for Shreveport, La., August 8. Mr. Neal is one of the best newspaper husbands we have ever meet. He made many friends here who will long remember "That Freeman Man," as he was called. He succeeded in securing upward of a hundred white leading citizens to subscribe for The Freeman. Hon. W. E. M. Mollerson, left here August 11, for New York City where he was called on legal business. A reception and banquet was given the Rt. Rev. Evans Tyree M. D. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, SATURDAY, AUGUST 18. 1900 HON. R. R. CHURCH, of Memphis, Tenn. D. D., presiding Bishop of the Eighth Episcopal District and senior Bishop of the recently elected five at the last General Conference of the A. M. E. Church, at Bethel A. M. E. church and hall were grand affairs, the best indeed that the bishop has received since his election, Nashville not excluded. We have this from the very best of authority. The program of the evening, Monday Aug. 6, was as follows: Introduction of the Bishop with brief history of his life, by the presiding Elder, Rev. J. M. Connor, D. D. Address of welcome on behalf of clergy of the city, by Rev. E. W. Benjamin, of the Presbyterian church. Address of welcome on behalf of citizens of Vicksburg, by Lawyer D. B. Temple. Address on behalf of the laity of the church of Bethel, by Dr. W. H. Kirby, Ph.D. Welcome address on behalf of the State of Mississippi, by Lawyer W. E. Mollerson with an able and comprehensive response by the Bishop. All the addresses were superb. Peter R. Saunders sang a solo. The church choir rendered excellent music, Rev. S. W. White made remarks. Rev. W. F. Dangerfield delivered the opening prayer Rev. Amos Johnson of the Jackson st. Bap tist church pronounced the benediction. the pastor, Rev. P. E. Mills, A. M. D. D was master of ceremonies. After the litterary part of the program was ended, the mammoth audience was invited into the spacious hall adjoining the church where heavily loaded tables presented a delightful sight. Everything seasonable was served in courses. Nobody went away unserved and the preachers ate enough chicken for once. At 11:55 p. m., the Bishop shook the dust of V. B. from his shoes and sped on to Clarendon, Ark., where duty awaited him. Mrs. Dr. C. Henri Wood after three weeks of illness is again able to be up and around the house. She and Dr, are indebted to many for kind services and courtesies during the critical siege. Interesting Items East St. Louis Ill., Special. Mr. John Jackson has been elected delegate to the Annual Conference of the A. M. E. Zion church. The Willing Workers club gave a grand entertainment at 13 Rock road on the 15th of August. The members of the Knights and Daughters of Protection, the leading colored society of East St. Louis, held a meeting August 7, at Launty Hall for the purpose of making arrangements for a grand celebration on the 22nd of Sept., in honor of the emancipation of slaves. The meeting was called to order by E. Delroy and O. G. Spiliers acted as secretary. Speeches were made by H. J. Bowman, J. Robinson, A. Morgan and others. It was decided that all the colored societies of this city should be invited to take part in the demonstration. A fine band has been secured for the occasion and the several societies will parade through the principle streets of the city. The affair will be held at the park at the end of the Broadway car line and will include an old time barbecue. N. F. Turner is agent for The freecue. Subscribe for it. On Aug. 7, a grand fishing party was given by B. F. Franklyn. Every one enjoyed a good time and went home with a merry heart. Samuel Porter who was killed by an injury received while working at Swift's Packing House, carried several life insurance policies which were willed to his daughter but at his death his friends telegraphed to his daughter and it was found that she had been dead three days before his death. B. F. Franklin was visiting in Evansville, Ind., last week. On the 9th of Aug., a grand lawn party was given at the residence of V. A. Knighten, on Fourth st. A concert was given at Rev. White's church on the 10th of Aug., 622 St. Louis ave. Gem City Notes. Frankfort, Ind., Special.—A social was given at the church, Tuesday evening by the Busy Bee club. An enjoyable time was had with the workers of the bee hive. Mrs. William Weaver and Miss Sadie Weaver have returned to Indianapolis, Ind. Rev. John Harper, of Jeffersonville, Ind., has returned to his home. Mrs. R. N. Powell and the Parker family were out picnicing last Wednesday and an enjoyable day was spent on the banks of the Wild Cat. Elroy Cummings likes to have those hot August "lather coolers." William Lindsey and wife passed through the city Thursday, en route for Lebanon, Ind., where he will visit his brother. Mr. Boyd, of Indianapolis, Ind., was in the city attending the Gem City races. Samuel Brewer has gone to Indianapolis' Joe Jones, of Toledo O., is working at the Clover Leaf shop. Everybody attended the Gem City race meet this week. William Weaver and wife have returned from Indianapolis. A grand session of the Council is looked for on the 28th: Interesting Items. Temple, Texas, Special—The Baptist Convention held under the auspices of the First Baptist church for one week closed on the 5th. Mrs. Mollie Crugar, of Moody, Texas, passed through Sunday enroute to Belton to visit relatives. Temple has 3 saloons, 1 bath house, 1 hotel, 1 doctor, 1 shoe shop, 1 furniture house, 4 barbershops, 5 restaurants, 1 blacksmith shop, run by colored. Mr. Jim Simma left to take charge of the Grand Central Hotel dining-room as headwaiter at Belton. Mr. Mose Glass, train porter on the Santa Fe, has been off for a week. Leave orders for the Freeman with Mr. Geo. Williams at Mack Campbell's bath house, Samuel A. Bunkum would like to hear from Emmett Davis, John W. Moberly and Dan Desdunes. Let us learn to support our own people's enterprises. Subscribe for The Freeman and keep posted. Interesting Notes. Shreveport, La., Special.—The second mass meeting of the colored citizens of this city at the evergreen B. C. Hall on the 6th inst was attended with very satisfactory results. Notwithstanding the assembly was very small, they succeeded in organizing a local council with Hon. H. W. Duncan, president, D. Cross vice; H. W. Jackson, president, J. H. Jackson, vice; and James Thomas, chaplain. Every one present seemed to be greatly interested in the welfare of the race. By unanimous consent, Prof. W. Hicks was chosen delegate to represent them in the National Afro-American Council overvenes in India for the 28th inst month. We trust that his meeting with the above national organization may be attended with success. A THRIVING CITY INTERESTING HAPPENINGS OF A WEEK GATHERED BY THE FREEMAN REPRESENTATIVE Death of a Young Lady--An Elegant Tribute to Her Memory--Society is Shown in an Up-to-Date Light--The Week's Work Well Done. "O, hot in cruelty, not in wrath, The Reaper came that day; 'Twas an angel visited this green earth And took our Mamie away. R member the Afro-American Council Lague meet in Indianapolis the 28th. TOM THE TATTLER. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. The ants held a convention and after a heated discussion drafted the following resolutions: "Resolved, That Doc. Oglesby be compelled to purchase a balloon for the purpose of locomotion; and that we view with alarm the growing of such wide, ponderous feet on humanity." That rabid southron, Gen. J. B. Gordon, has demonstrated the fact that, despite the various catch-penny phrases which have been coined pertaining to the unity of feeling 'twixt the North and the South, the South is and never will be anything but the rebellion-loving South of '61. Gen. Shaw, the commander of the G.A.R.'s speaking in Atlanta not so long ago after reviewing the tender memories of the war, finally said "he did not approve the practice of employing such agencies as school text books to keep the memories and bitterness of the war alive in the breasts of young Southernns. The best course is silence." Gordon with that deep-seated love for the rebellion and "the lost cause" construed this as tantamount to a declaration that Southern children should be taught that their fathers were in error in espousing the cause of the 60s. In a moment he was ablaze with that rebel spirit that was the inspiration of the Confederacy, and mounting the platform made an air-splitting speech, which elated those assembled and evoked rounds of applause. The trend of the speech was that, though defeated, the South was right. He even went so far as to declare that he wanted the chief inscription on his tombstone to be, "He was proud that he was a confederate soldier." I am not pessimistic, but I do say that as long as the sun runs his course the North and South will be two distinct portions of America. The South progresses none. What advancement it has made is due to the fact that being coupled with the energetic North it is dragged along. The South will at any moment turn from the advancement civilization makes to worship at the shrine of the "Lost Cause," or the "Lynching of a Negro." And to say that they are heathenish in their worship of these idols is merely stating it mildly. What intelligence there is in that country, is relegated to the rear by the ignorant ruffian classes. And when her intelligent men happen to reach the high places in life they must do the bidding of the human brutes that compose her mobs, or be shelved for those who will. At present the North and the South remind me of two women who have nothing in common; who, secretly, hate each other, yet, whenever they meet, run up and grab each other and plant an exuberant kiss. I have an idea which to some people may seem utopian, and to others it may go a step or too farther and seem the product of one who is brain-sick. Tidiness in any form is gratifying. Who is it that is not proud of the man or woman who has that innate tidiness in all those little details that make up the toilet? How pleasant it is to notice a woman as she trips along the streets with her dress held up in her hand, while her skirts are paragons of cleanliness, her hair neatly done up in the latest style, her nails decently manicured, and her whole appearance bespeaking care and attention. Many people are the quintessence of tidiness in everything pertaining to their bodies except their speech. They cloth their bodies in silks and fine linens while they put their thoughts and ideas in rags: or, in other words, they use all the bad grammar imaginable in expressing themselves. So prevalent has this bad habit become that I think the time is ripe for the appointment of grammatical police and detectives to prevent the English language from being murdered. These language criminals must be dealt with summarily. Another good idea would be the formation of societies for the protection of the greatest language on earth, as for instance: societies for the prevention of cruelty to adverbs, societies for the prevention of cruelty to prepositions, etc. People must be made to remember that there is something more besides bodily tidiness. We must treat our speech in a manner similar to that of our bodies. We must brush the hair of a noun, powder a verb, bathe and perfume a pronoun, change the linen of conjunctions, and in doing this be very careful and not get the garments of ordinates on co-ordinates, manicure our adjectives, etc., then our daily speech will be all that it should be. Had the census taker waited until THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. now to fulfill his duties, Chicago would have shown up as a smaller city, numerically speaking, owing to the fact that the thespians are fast quitting the city to go where the contract calleth. Many a landlady whose face has worn a look of dejection all summer will now "spruce" up as visions of delayed room rent flit through her mind. Professional headquarters is being daily robbed of many a smiling countenance, that lent cheerfulness to the place. Last night I strolled by about the time the heaviest arguments are generally on, but the place was deserted. Even the proprietor was absent. As I scanned those silent images that adorn the wall, such a feeling of loneliness o'er came me that I really wished that I might, for the time being, turn to a picture, so I could join that noiseless group. I looked at the floor and thought of the mighty ones who had trod it. Even the planks which composed it wore a look of melancholy that would break the stontest heart. O! that they could only talk! what reminiscences they might unfold! The clock ticked in lugubrious silence, as if reluctantly telling of the many who had been "clocked." At the same time it was ticking the requiem of vacation's term. The dies as they lay transfixed on the sticky paper told of happier hours and if a fly is susceptible of grief those that buzzed around these dead remains were in fly language giving vent to it. The melancholy to me was fast becoming unbearable, when in came Hall, one of our most brilliant lights, and picking up the guitar that stood in the corner shrouded in gloom dispersed it all; for And make dispair and madness please; Our joys below it can improve, And antedate the bliss above." That which separates life from death is of such an infinitesimal quantity that when we are actuated by our gayest impulses it is a matter of some doubt whether we are not really playing in the shadow of death. Vivacious and jolly up to the time it came, Mr. Wm. Hayden, 2nd tenor and director of the Windom Blackstone quartette, while on the stage with them doing their turn at Forest Park Highlands, St. Louis, last week was struck with paralysis, from the effects of which he died within twenty-four hours. Falling into a state of unconsciousness he remained so until death released him. Mr. Hayden's life seems to be something of a mystery. His most intimate associates knew nothing concerning his birthplace or parents. He had a peculiar aversion to telling any one the least fact concerning either. One or two persons here claim that he was reared in Memphis but after a somewhat close investigation I find this to be mixed with conjecture. Mr. Hayden was of what I call the latter school of musicians. He was conversant with the subtleties of harmony and was a vocal director of rare ability, the Blackstone quartette which he had under his tutelage, at the time of his sudden death, being undoubtedly the best singing quartette of color in the business. He was a stanch friend and a jolly companion and his loss will be keenly felt by all the profession. The Hottest Coon in Dixie opened in Joliet, Ill., Saturday, Aug. 11th, for one night, then goes to St. Louis for a week, beginning the 12th. The leading characters are about the same but some material changes are made in the chorus. The Nashville Students (Thearle's) will have a furlough consisting of a year, and may be longer than this. Chas. Alexander has quit the "Dixies" and will enter the Pullman service. Lester Helms, of Indianapolis, manages for Slayton this season. Lizzie Avery is still in town. The K. of P. band were all arrested for violating the "anti-noise" ordinance last week. The soliloquy of the bank-check: "He who steals a purse steals trash, but he who robs me of my good name shall spend his days and nights behind prison walls." "O! Go on. What are you giving me; do you think I believe that," said the beans to the young lady who was preparing them for succotash. "You must be stringing me." In this world the white man, espec- ially the southron white man, carries his prejudice to the utmost. A correspondent writing from the National cemetery near Washington says the grave of the white soldier is well kept and is marked with a slab of marble while the grave of the Negro soldier is unkempt and when marked at all it is with a wooden head-piece. I think that prejudice of this sort is not only despicable, but damnable. It shows ineffable meanness and littleness of soul. I have not the least doubt that the average southron white man would rather spend eternity in the infernal regions than be compelled to share heaven with his colored brother. From the turn affairs have taken, there is evidently every reason to believe that there will be a fierce legal battle between Chas. R. Moore and Phil. R. Miller as to who has the right to produce the play "Hottest Coon in Dixie" this season. The controversy between the parties concerned has so much agitated the profession that I have gleaned a few few facts which I present. The play was originally written by Moore, but when Kelley was induced to join Millers' forces this mauscript was taken as the foundation for a new play of the same name, to which Kelley added the superstructure. The show took the road and everything was serene until it struck St Joe. Salaries had been a trifle in arrears and this town was where the general settling up occurred. Moore had drawn some money from Miller, and he, he so Moore claims, through his advisors, in adjusting his debt, without any previous agreement or arrangement, had deducted interest at the rate of ten cents on the dollar on all he had drawn from the total amount due him. Moore became angered at this and then and there, if not for the interference of friends of both parties, would have settled all scores according to London prize ring rules. He quit and came back to Chicago in time to join another company possessing another author and playwright who was laboring under a grievance similar to his. To shorten my story Moore applied for a copyright and received it, the authorities at Washington stating that the name had never been copyrighted as a play. Manager Miller claims he has a copyright of the same name as a play. It now remains to see who is right and it is more than probable the courts will have to decide. Moore is going to fight the case to the bitter end and his battle-cry, he says, will be: 'remember the ten cents on the dollar." I hope to see an amicable settlement of the case. Interesting Items. Meridian, Miss., special: T. Murray, the newspaper agent, has been suffering with sore throat for several days past, is improving. * * Be sure and call on T. Murphy, the Freeman agent, on Eleventh street and Thirty-third avenue, and order the paper for one year for one dollar. Aug. 16—the time will soon expire. * * Mesdames H. R. Williams and Matie Lean Moore, who have been visiting their many friends and relatives the past few weeks, left on the 1st for their home at Mobile, Ala. Come again, ladies. We welcome you. * * J. S. McDonald won the $2.50 prize at the gold biscuit contest on Friday night, Aug. 3, which was given for the Thirtieth Avenue Baptist Church, of which Rev. S. A. Rivers is the pastor * * Miss Melia Walker, who went to Nashville, Tenn., on the 22d of July to represent the Moseact Temple and Chambers, has returned to the city. She says she had a nice time. * * Mrs. Ella Eastland is in the city, visiting the family of J. W. Longstreet on Twenty-sixth avenue en route to Mobile, Ala. We wish her a pleasant time while in our city. * * Miss Augusta Dease, of Birmingham, Ala., has been visiting our city the past few weeks. We welcome you. * * Rev. L. S. Lee filled his pulpit Sunday, Aug. 5, at 3 and 8 p. He administered the Lord's Supper at night to quite a large part of the membership. * * Rev. J. C. Houston and other M. E. preachers, who have been attending the conference at Lawrence, have all returned to the city. * * Mr. Willie Brackett and Mrs. John Allie spent Sunday, the 15th, in Meridian and returned to Forest on the 6th. * * Rev. M. S. Jones filled his pulpit at the Congregational Church, Sunday, Aug. 5th. The services were very grand. * * A. T. Washington, Jr., is now doing job printing at his offices in the rear of L. W. Washington, grocer on Eleventh street and Thirty-third avenue. Give him a call. * * Mr. Wesley Moore was in the city on the 4th transtacting business. * * Mrs. Geo. Carter, of Bailey, Miss., was in the city on the 4th on business. * * One of the most costly funerals in the history of Meridian colored people was on Sunday, July 29th, Mrs. Mille C. Cole, who died on the 28th. She was balmed by Undertaker W. W. Wayner. The casket was beautiful, pink-trimmed on the outside, and silk inside, with this inscription on the lid: "Millie Cole." Her brother, A. N. Johnson, undertaker, furnished the outfit. There were six silver handles. Rev. T. H. Jones, of Zion Church, officiated. The funeral was attended at St. Paul M. E. Church at 2 p. m. Henry Moore acted as funeral director. She was buried at the Masonic Cemetery. Following acted as pallbearers: B. F. Adams, T. S. Webb, Burrell Stockton, J. S. McDonald, Wallace Foad and Albert Gains. Peace to her ashes. A. G. Kreitlein Co. Bargain hoe Store The Largest Sale on Boots and Shoes We are Retailing at Whole sale price. Many Ladies' and Children's Shoes. We are also selling Rubbers Artics and Felt Boots at bottom prices. Call and see us. 336 Indiana Avenue HAIR SWITCHES ```markdown ``` like cut 22 inches long short stem made of black kinky hair. 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The Gem Laundry Don't forget us, we are still doing business at 235 and 237 Indiana Ave. The largest and best Laundry in the city. THE GEM LAUNDRY, Phone 1671 AT LAST! magnetic Comb. THE WAITER THE WAIT Mr. C. Wooten a well known and popular waiter of Indianapolis who has been living in Cleveland, O, for the past year is now visiting old friends in Indianapolis, Ind. --- Mr. Soumour Gibbs formerly second waiter at the Maxwell House, Nashville, Tenn., accompanied by Mrs. Gibbs is sojourning in Columbus, O. * * * Mr. L. J. Rice former head-waiter at the Hotel Beckel, Dayton, O, has been appointed second head-waiter at the Great Southern Hotel, Columbus, O. Mr. Rice was placed by the H. & S. W. N. B. A. of which he is a member. --- Mr. J. H. Galloway Chef de Cusine at the Clarendon Hotel, Janesville, O., was sojourning in Columbus, O., last week. Mr. G. W. Thurston is the popular assistant head-waiter at the Forrest City House, Cleveland, O., under Mr. Geo. Washington. It will be remembered that Mr. Washington was recently appointed State vice-president of the H. & S. W. N. B. A. --- Mr. Geo. Wilson who was time keeper at the Grand Hotel, Cincinnati, O, for A. Mason for some time, has just left the Caddillac, Detroit for Cleveland, O, where he will locate. ** W. Forrest Cozart, head-waiter at the Chittenden Hotel, Columbus, O., and editor of this department has gone on a vacation during which time he will visit Chicago and Rockford, Ill., Milwaukee and Waukesha, Wis., and Indianapolis, Ind. --- Mr. E. C. Holland formerly of the Hotel Ruffner, Charleston, W. Va., is now acting head-waiter at the Chittenden Hotel Columbus, O. 楷体 Colored waiters have been installed in the Grill room of the Great Northern Hotel, Chicago, Ill. *** There are about 200 hotels and cottages at Atlantic City, N. J., and only one hotel employees white waiters. Judging from the good reports which are coming from every section of the country, the colored waiters are sweeping everything before them. --- Mr. James Bowman head-waiter at the West Hotel Sandusky, O., has become a member of the H. & S. W. N. B.A. --- Mr. Thos, H. Frames formerly head-water at the Kuntsford, Salt Lake City, the Windsor, Denver, Colo., and the Merchants Omaha, Neb., has succeed Mr. L. J. Rice as head-waiter at the Hotel Beckel, Dayton, O. Mr. Frames has contributed several interesting articles to the "Hotel World" of Chicago. --- Mr. Lyman Bluitt is the efficient head-waiter at the "New State House" Waco, Texas. Mr. Bluitt formerly lived in Dallas, Texas, and was a valuable employee of the Oriental Hotel of that city for a long while. He is also a brother of Dr. Bluitt the leading colored physician of Dallas. Mr. Bluitt is a regular reader of The Freeman and says that all of his waiters enjoy reading the Waiters column. --- Mr. Wm. Hardy head-waiter at the Great Southern Hotel Columbus, O., has been succeeded by Mr. A. Houston. Mr. Hardy made a long and brilliant career at the Southern, he having succeeded Mr. T. H. Frazier about two years ago. Mr. Houston the present head-waiter has been acting second under Mr. Hardy for the past year and is thoroughly acquainted with his new job. --- Mr. Robert H. Scott has been appointed head-waiter as the Hotel Bowen Bonlder, Colo. Mr. Scott and crew of nine colored waiters succeeded a crew of white waiters, who had been employed at the Bowen for over two years. The Bowen is one of the finest little hotels in THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Colorado and Mr. Scott and his crew are to be congratulated for their streak of good luck. --- Mr. H. Jefferson is the capable head-waiter at the Green Brier Hotel, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. Mr Jefferson employs about 125 waiters. The waiters at the above house have formed a literary society and have selected Mr. R. B. Barcus as president. The waiters also have a very good quartette known as the White Sulphur quartette which is composed of the following gentlemen: Messers. W.F. Brown, W. J. Payne, J. W. Cox and S. Webb. News of Interest AN OUTING AT THE OCEAN. Seashore Excursion via Pennsylvania Lines will be run August 9th. The annual low rate excursion to the seashore will be run via Pennsylvania Lines, Thursday, August 9th. On that date reduced fare tickets will be sold to Atlantic City, Cape May, Anglesea, Avalon, Holly Beach, Ocean City, Sea Isle City, Wildwood, New Jersey, Rehoboth, Del., and Ocean City, Md. The round trip from Indianapolis, will be $15.00 to either of the ten resorts mentioned which constitute the most popular summer havens along the Atlantic Coast. No more than one can be planned, and a visit to the seashore in mid summer Arrangements may be made for participating in the pleasures offered by this excursion by communicating with W. W. Richardson, D. P. A., Indianapolis, Ind. Dr. Shea. Marvelous Medium. Gives the names of dead and living friends, tells who and when you will marry, also of business journeys, lawsuits, absent friends, health or anything you wish to know, no matter what it is. He can call up your spirit friends and show them to you. Can make them rap all around the room. He asks no questions, don't ask you to write names for him. Don't try to pump you in any way, but tells you right off. He is thoroughly indorsed by leading spiritualists everywhere, received from them a gold medal and special license to practice his wonderful powers; credentials no one else can show, can give thousands of references to both white and colored patrons. Twenty-five years' practice—seven in Brooklyn—will show you that he can do all he tells of. Can tell what business is best for you and where, how to win speedy marriage with the one you love. How to be successful in all your doings, in short, what is best to do. He succeeds when all others fail. Positive satisfaction or no pay. Call and see. You all find it lucky to consult this Christie gentleman. He has a medicine that will cure drunkenness, can be given patients not knowing it. Thousands through him are now RICH, HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL with all their undertakings, while those who neglect his advice are still laboring against poverty. Through his perfect knowledge of chemistry he can impart to you a secret that will overcome your enemies and win you friends. His aid and advice has often been solicited; the result has always been the securing of speedy and happy marriages and all your wishes. In love affairs he never fails. He has the secret of winning the affections of the opposite sex. It is the curse of Spiritualism that in all large cities there is a class of men and women who claim powers they do not possess. They have neither gifts, credentials nor references. Surely the colored people are not so wanting in sense as to throw their time and money away on such. Dr. Shea refers to the Hon. Chas. Miller, capitalist, 2451 Atlantic avenue; the Hon. Wm. Denmore, architect and builder, 47 Clevela d avenue, and Mr. Fred Lampe, grocer, 641 Fulton street, Brooklyn. All have known him for the past ten years. He gives a free test of his power to all. The Doctor has practiced five years in New Orleans, St. Louis, Memphis and Louisville; understands thoroughly the diseases, spells or influences the race is '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. REV. WILIAM JOHNSON. Pastor Lebanon Church, Brooklyn. Dr. Shea can show thousands such as he above. DR. SHEA Has been carefully educated in the Homoeopathic and Electric schools of medicine. His success is wonderful in curing paralysis, rneumatism, asthma, sore eyes, tumors, cancers, constipation, ague dyspepsia, tapeworms, liver complaints deafness, catarrh, dropsy, piles, nervous debility, heart diseases, consumption, diseases of women and children, fits, kidney disease and all strange, mysterious diseases which others don't understand. All diseases, no matter what they be. Nothing but honorable treatment. He can and will honestly tell you if you can be cured. Has all new remedies and new success. Has an ample experience in public hospitals and private clinics. No trifling with human life. Call at once. Do not delay. Diplomas hang in parlors. Is a registered physician. 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Excursion tickets will be sold to Motresville, good returning Wednesday August 15th. THE WEEKLY NEWS San Diego, Cal. Feb. 3, 1900. Dear Doctor. On or about the 15th of Jan. I ordered three bottles of your blood cure, I promised to give it a fair trial. It seemed to not agree with me after I had taken the first two or three doses. I had heart disease very bad when I began taking your treatment. I could not walk more than two blocks before I had to stop and rest before I could proceed further. Now I have not used up one bottle of treatment and can walk one mile and not feel tired. My kidney and liver troubles are passing away. I better than have I for sixteen years. Since I have taken stomach, back and chest. I have that received benefit from the use of your Blood and Nerve Tonic. I am respectfully your patient and obedient servon, Union City, Tenn., June, 20, 99—Dr. Sadie F. Porter; I have used your medicine and find it to be as you have advertised it. I only used your hair preparation twice and my hair began to grow and stopped falling out. My hair is now growing beautifully. Now I have heard of, but nothing proved successful. And your Magic Hair Grower. I will also keep an agency for your medicine. I have had several of your medicine and have recommended it to my sister, at Fort Smith, Ark. She will also send for some of the remedies. Yorus for success. PEARLIE F. LONG. Prescott, Ark., Sept, 30, 1899—Dr. Sadie F. Porter, 904 Cedar street, Nashville, Tenn. Dear Doctor: I beg leave to say that about three days age you treated me for neuralgia at your surgery, and I have not felt a symptom of it since. My medicines seem to bring instant relief. I have heard nothing but to compare with yours. You rubbed my head very lightly once and gave me one dose of that Magic Blood and Nerve Tonic, and the pain disappeared. I don't think that any one should hesitate in purchasing your medicines, for they are what they are recommended. 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The foregoing illustration is as apt as it is homely. It is a fact that the lack of money and the limited opportunities for securing it has given rise to a condition in the race that is not enviable. Those little jealousies, and that envy that are a part of life, and which may be noted in any race, and which are right if properly considered, have so enlarged in the race, until they are now considered among the dominant traits. It may not appear at once, what relation money may sustain to those reprehensible qualities. But it is apparent, when the natural disposition of mankind towards the acquirement of those things of life that contribute ease and comfort is added to an undue fondness for the same, inherent, and assisted by environment, and considered, it will be seen why money or the lack of it, plays such a role. Nature is as generous in her distribution of the gifts, tastes, etc., to one race as to the other. The desire to cultivate the tastes, satiate the longings, appease the appetite is the natural bent of mankind. Says the Rt. Rey. Henry C. Potter, Bishop of New York, speaking of money; "I want leisure, and it gives it to me. I want adventure, and it transports me straightway to scenes of the most romantic adventure. I want congenial companions ip, and the cleverest men and the most charming women are purchasable creatures. Books, pictures, human skill, if I am ill, and human genius to divert me if I am bored; a yacht, a stud, a four-in-hand, a town house and a country house; a club or a score of them; two hemispheres of infinite variety for my wanderings, and for my pleasure men and women innumerable, who are as purchasable as polo ponies in either of them—can you tell me anything more I want?" It is true that the gift of God may not be purchased with money as he says, yet for earthly purposes, money stands "head and shoulders" above all. Yet money brings money's abuses, but, if properly employed whether it be much or little; it will bring its own reward. That desire for leisure, ease, luxury is at the bottom of threefourths of the world's misery. Thousands of unfortunate women who are in the lower walks of life, owe it to the stern decree of fate which says: Thon shalt earn thy bread by the sweat of the brow. They have attempted to reverse the inexorable law only to find that in the end awaited a bitter penalty—they seem to prosper for awhile. Thousands of men who are now confined in penal institutions have resisted the law which says: If thou wilt not work, thou shalt not eat. The road to comparative ease is fairly well opened to the Caucasian. He has it fairly in his power to escape his environments and indulge his tastes. Not so with the son of Ham, who with all his tastes or tasteless, is limited, restricted, cribbed and confined. It is no wonder that he can not appreciate properly one of his own kind getting beyond him. That misery loves company though not large in the affairs of man, yet it resides there permanently. The child cares not, it like offenders bear it company in the penalty. The man, full fledged man, is but a few degrees removed, it at all. It is said that Virginia is next in line for the tragedy of the Elective Franchise and the rope of the ballot box. The Ives matter is a little necessary preliminary to screw up to the sticking place. The audience need not applaud; the act will be voluntarily repeated. A special to the Chicago Tribune of last Monday says; The current issue of Senator Butler's paper, the Caucasian, is abundant proof of the complete change of front of the well-known Populist chairman. The leading editorial says that the chances are that McKinley will carry North Carolina, since the negro issue is out of politics and that the wealth and THIS AND THAT. We heartily concur with the Colored American that it would be a mistake for the council to endorse either political party as a whole while we are uncompromising Democratic we would not undertake to impugn the motives of that organization by securing a political endorsement for our party. We are led to believe that the sober-thinking race men will not insist on such a step. Hon. W. Calvin Chase, of D. C.; Col. James Hill, of Miss., and Congressman White are successful politicians. Aye, more than this, they are statesmen of the first rank, and wield much influence in the shaping of political events of passengers are white and Last week an August doctor refused to help the car because he colored, and undertook sit on a "jim crow" got through with the done up brown, and it. The Dallas Express. Twenty-four states wait at the first session and the National Negro I which Booker T. Washings at Boston, Thur. August 23, and 24. This is such as to assure the organization, and, at The Negroes, while accused of being intolerant as to the success of others, doubtless unjustly in the matter, in that it is regarded an unusual condition. If the positions were reversed the same would be said of the then unfortunate ones. The race has been bred to luxury in a manner. It has lived amid riches and elegance. It did not belong to it; but was it not Miss Mary's or Massa David's? and was it not all the same? Yes, it is the lesson of the "Big House" too faithfully taught. You can not make hewers of wood and drawers of wood out of those refined tastes that nature indirectly implanted. Contact and susceptibility has done the work of ages. Perhaps the modern Negro is too easily influenced by the gewgaws of civilization. The striving for money that is to be placed against possible future wants would be pardonable, if excessive. If it's for a holiday show merely, with no thought of tomorrow, though it comes in small quantities such use is to abuse its power as much as the millionaire who withholds from the deserving beggar at his gate. It is evident that some one is trying to revive the talk about a Negro presidential ticket. The rumor hails from Chicago, the hot bed of politics. It is intimated that the ticket will be made at the Indianapolis meeting of the Afro-American Council—It is said, further, that Bishop Walters will be the presidential nominee, with T. T. Fortune of New York as vice president. Such talk is the merest nonsense, and without doubt it emanates from Negro politicians of Chicago who have got to work some kind of racket by which to "get by." The Council can not afford, to indulge in any such permicious activity. For our part, we of Indianapolis will see to it that the Council will not result in a huge piece of merchandise. We have the utmost confidence in Bishop Walters and will thus continue until we are warranted in holding a different view of him. The Indianapolis Contigent of the Council has secured advantages in the council's favor based upon the idea that it is purely a race promoting concern. It will stubbornly resist any effort whatsoever to substitute any other motives for its existence. It is said that there is a colored man in Pittsburg blacking boots, who is a graduate from the highest college in the land. It is said that he writes thirteen languages, speaks nine fluently, stood third in a class of 500, a fine logician and debater. If this man is not a common set he is an excellent example of the theory of higher education for Negroes. If he is not an invalid nor incapacitated in any way, then he has just enough learning to be a fool. No man has a right, providing he is not disqualified by informities to make an ass of himself in that manner. Let him be erratic or a genius, or what not, and yet he is not expected thus to disport himself. His stock of race pride is certainly at ebb tide. He has a right to be conventional and not measure his great attainments by his low occupation. Cut out some of that education and go to work if it is physically possible. That kind of advertisement is not appreciated. It would be better to deny some of the education. A Norfolk, Va., special to the Philas delphia Record says: The infuriated white patrons of the theatre chased Ives out of the building, through the streets and into a restaurant, where he was attacked and nearly choked to death. How insignificant were the actions of Ives! How significant the actions of the mob! It is said that Virginia is next in line for the tragedy of the Elective Franchise and the rope of the ballot box. The Ives matter is a little necessary preliminary to screw up to the sticking place. The audience need not applaud; the act will be voluntarily repeated. A special to the Chicago Tribune of last Monday says: The current issue of Senator Butler's paper, the Caucasian, is abundant proof of the complete change of front of the well-known Populist chairman. The leading editorial says that the chances are that McKinley will carry North Carolina, since the negro issue is out of politics and that the wealth and intelligence of the state will no longer be held in the Democratic line by the oft-repeated cry of negro domination. As to the refusal of Mr. Towne to accept the Populist nomination for Vice President, Mr. Butler says he has the right to refuse the nomination, but has no right to dictate how Populists should vote. THE PROPER VIEW. In contrast to the radical measures advocated by the "Planet" in connections with Charles' case, read the calm views of the "Freeman" quoted below: The actions of Charles in either case must not be supported by the Negroes, nor must they support the action of the mob.—The Republican Guide, Baltimore, Md. Yes, a little diplomacy in lieu of strength. The Manual of Politics and Finance is a little pamphlet full of political facts boiled down so as to be pithy and satisfactory. It is non-partisan, handy for the campaign, will go in any of your pockets. It sells for 15 cents each, with reductions on large orders. Address Calderwood and Heffron, Minneapolis, Minn. Last week Sam Robinson, a Negro, of Marietta, Ga., was sentenced to be hung Sept. 1st. It took two companies of militato guard him against mob violence. However, as the matter stands, it's a vast improvement over the past. Robinson was charged with criminal assault. It is said that he confessed after conviction. We are informed by the Bee that the dinner tendered to the Negroes of the McKinley notification committee was the only one of the kind given, hence; it could not have been as Mr. H. C. Smith says. This puts Mr. Smith in a very bad light. The Bee says that Smith simply lied and that is all there is to it. What kind of weapons, please? The Colored Men's Business League meets on the 23 inst., at Boston. All indications point to success as it should be. Business is a tangible evidence of prosperity. It is not speculative. Boeker T. Washington is the prime mover in the organization. AFRO-AMERICAN COUNCIL NOTES The banquet will take place in honor of the Afro-American Council delegates and visitors on Friday evening Aug. 31. Mrs. Ida B. Wells-Barnett was in the city last week. She is a prominent member of the Afro-American Council. The Afro-American Council Convention takes place in the State Capitol, Aug. 28-31. Bishop Walters who has been in Europe for almost a month is now at home in Jersey City, N. J. President Walters desires it known that a rate of a fare and a third will be allowed all delegates attending Convention. Do not forget to secure certificates from R. R. agents. The following persons have been selected to act in conjunction with the Indianapolis Committee of the Afro-American Council: J. H. Smith, C. A. Webb, Willis Bryant, Anderson Lewis, Capt. John Buckner, Walter Jamison, Edward Harris, Isidore Blair, Edgar Webber, Dr. W. H. Ballard, N. P. Gardner, W. F. Martin, Dr. S. A. Elbert, Henry Moore, Chas. Lanier, C. W. Willis, H. L. Sanders, John Owens, James Shelton, Gurley Brewer, Dr Sunner Furniss, T. W. Prentiss, John T. Smith, Allen Simms, Joseph Broyles, Chas W. Browne, Wm. W. Walden, Frank D. Welch, W. Holland, J T V. Hill, John Puryear, George Stewart, George Cheatham, W. T. Floyd, Chas H. Stapp, Dr. Grant H. Clay, R. B. Shelton, Loss Moss, Henry DeBaptist, Elwood Knox, Wm. Absom and the pastor of the various churches. Geo. L. Knox, president; Wm. M. Lewis, Sec'y of local Committee Rev. Chas. H. Newton has assured the Afro-American Press Association the use of Bethel A. M.E. church as a meeting place. It will meet Sept. 1st. THIS AND THAT. We heartily concur with the Colored American that it would be a mistake for the council to endorse either political party as a whole while we are uncompromising Democratic we would not undertake to impugn the motives of that organization by securing a political endorsement for our party. We are led to believe that the sober-thinking race men will not insist on such a step. Hon. W. Calvin Chase, of D. C.; Col. James Hill, of Miss., and Congressman White are successful politicians. Aye, more than this, they are statesmen of the first rank, and wield much influence in the shaping of political events of their party. They are race men above partisanship. Every race-loving man should attend the National Afro-American Council in Indianapolis, August 28. There should be no politics entered into.—The Freeman and Globe, Buffalo, N. Y. Booker T. Washington, a Negro whose life is devoted to the elevation and the betterment of his race, in a letter to the Philadelphia Press on the relations between the races in the South, says: "In any case I have not seen a single colored man who had secured intellectual and moral properties and had a high character who did not have the respect and confidence of the white people where he lived."—The Metropolis, Jacksonville, Fa. The C. P. O., is an organization of Galveston, Texas, for the purpose of studying the Federal Constitution and those of the states to determine the intent of the laws as they apply to the Negroes regarding the elective, franchise. The promoters of the organization will endeavor to be heard in future conventions in the South with the view of fixing sentiment in accord with the Federal Constitution. A company of colored men of Newport News, Va., has purchased ground for a cemetery for the colored people. So rigidly enforced are the "Jim Crow" car laws of Virginia that a noble Pamunky Indian, descended from one of the "first families" of America, was pounced upon by a robust conductor and ushered into the pan-African coach. In fact, even Chinamen and all others not wholly allied to the Caucasian race receive the same treatment as the most humble son of Ham. Being thoroughly convinced of the gross injustice of the law, the whites of Virginia now seek to placate the colored citizens by this clumsy attempt at consistency.—W. T. Menard in New York Age. Col. Pledger says in the Atlanta Age: Every Negro in the South should love and honor the Negro of the North. These men stand for us in and out of season. But for them standing between us and Democratic victory all would be as a sinking ship, Yes, let us love the brother in black north of the Mason and Dixon line. This has the true, manly, ring.—The New York Age. Mr, Frank B. Allen well known in Indianapolis as a teacher and a newspaper man is a candidate for clerk of the Circuit Court, Mound City, Ills. Editor The Freeman, Indianapolis Ind. Dear Sir.-The report going the rounds of the press that the Faculty of Livingstone College voted for the amendment is not true and was contradicted in the Charlotte (N. C.) Observer of Aug. 4th. W. H. Goler Pres. The eloquent orator, lecturer and linguist Prof. Frederic DenslowHeight M. A., after having successfully passed through the trying ordeal of a dangerous surgical operation is now tenderly nursing a very badly broken right arm the direct result of an accident in Brooklyn Borough recently proving the efficacy of the time worm adage—"Misfortunes never come Singly." The professor hopes to have sufficiently convalesced so as to preclude the possibility of cancelling any of his professional engagements this fall and winter. His time is almost fully booked for the season. The subjects of his three new lectures are "The Enlistion of the Negro." "The Moral Dangers Besetting our new Responsibilities." "The Negro in Holy Writ." It is said that there are 15000 colored Baptist churches in the United States. There will be a large gathering at Macon, Ga., on September 27th and 28th next under the auspices of the Southern Afro-American council to offset the evil influences born of that Montgomery conference. Dr. W. G. Alexander, Dr. E. E. Green and other noted race men lead in the matter. Every race lover should attend it.—The Atlanta Age. The Georgia Baptist is printed in Augusta where they operate "jim crow" street cars. It says of a recent occurrence there: It is amusing and sometimes ridiculous to see the straights that railroad men are in trying to tell who of their passengers are white and who are black. Last week an Augusta street car conductor refused to help a white lady on the car because he thought she was colored, and undertook to compel her to sit on a "jim crow" seat. When she got through with the fellow he was done up brown, and don't you forget it.—The Dallas Express. Twenty-four states will be represented at the first session and organization of the National Negro Business League which Booker T. Washington is promoting at Boston, Thursday and Friday, August 23, and 24. This representation is such as to assure the success of the organization, and, at the same time, emphasize what black men and women are doing in the world commercial. It will be possible to secure from a representation of this character a true in sight into the Negro's worth as a factor in the business world. The unanimous sentiment seems to be that this organization is a step in the right direction, and that it is bound to succeed under the supervision of such men as its promoters. The colored citizens of Boston have completed arrangements to make the stay of their guests as pleasant and profitable as possible. The good that such an organization will do is so obvious that it has invited and received the most cordial and flattering support at the hands of the substantial men of the race everywhere. Mr. H. C. Smith, of Cleveland, is guilty of pernicious activity in politics. Will the colored men of Ohio dance to his piping? The route mapped out by Smith is a direct road to disfranchisement. Which must be repudiated, Smith or the party. If the Afro-Council only protest against the accumulating outrages of the age and then go home; it is something accomplished. Even a rebellious slave receives more consideration than a submissive one. Doings in the Gas Belt. Muncie, Ind., Special. — Mrs. William Newton and daughter, Arcissa, spent a few days in Dayton and Springfield visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Emma Dunn of Indianapolis, who has been visiting her brother, Mr. John Douglas, has returned home. Mr. Means of Anderson, spent last Sunday as the guest of Miss Louisa Fletcher. Miss Ida Watkins of Anderson, spent last Sunday in our city the guest of Misses Edna Douglas and Pearl Davis. Mr. Gallagher of Columbus, O., is visiting Mr. Louis Stewart of Whitely. Miss Louisa Fletcher expects to visit in Anderson in the near future. Mr. J. C. Jaques of Washington, D. C., gave a very interesting lecture at the A. M. E. church last Wednesday evening. The subject was "Race Enterprise." Quite a large crowd enjoyed the lecture. Some very good points were brought out. The choir furnished excellent music. Nichols of Portland who has been the guest of Mrs. Susie Barclay has returned to her home. Mrs. Venie and Mr. Goins of Whitely and Mrs. Emeline Brown of S. Hackley street, are on the sick list. Mrs. Omer Knox, little daughter, Pansy and her mother, Mrs. Hureis, are out of the city to spend a few weeks' netty and Adah Pierson, Ind. Mrs. Busch spent Sunday in Indianapolis. Mrs. Taylor Pierson returned Saturday night from Bloomington, Ind., where she was a delegate to the grand lodge. Mr. Earnest Ellis who was injured on the railroad in Dayton, was brought home a few days ago and is now much better; able to go around again. Miss Carrie Gillewaters will soon leave for Illinois where she will visit her father. Mr. Lawrence White and Richard Amos are out of the city singing for camp meetings. Mrs. Phillips of S. Madison street has left the city to visit for six weeks in Lima, Dunkirk and Mansfield, O. Mrs. David Shoecraft and two daughters, Grace and Adah, have returned home after visiting in Dark county. Mr. Arthur Ellis is on the sick list. Quite a crowd enjoyed the entertainment given by Mr. Al Green last Monday night at the A.M. E. church Monday night, Aug. 20, a public installation will be given at Masonic Hall by Naomi lodge. Admission 10 cents. Miss May Stokes is visiting in Dark county. Spicy Notice. Logansport, Ind., Special.-Mrs. Henry Clay of Cincinnati, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Parker of Miami street. Mrs. Stella Ford is visiting Chicago. Her husband, Dr. H. C. Ford spent Sunday with her. Meidens Nate Davis, B. Paterson and Johnson and Miss Eva Smith of Crawfordville, spent Sunday in the city. Miss Doffmerf of Wheeling, W. Va., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Gibson of Kenneth. Mr. Eugene Jackson spent Sunday in the city the guest of G. C. Parker. Misses Maude and Jessie Winslow entertained the Dunbar social and literary club last week. A very lengthy and interesting program was rendered and different amusements were indulged in until a very late hour. Cecelia, the young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Parker, fell unconscious last Sunday, but finally recovered and feeling somewhat better. The Dunbars reported a good time at their picnic which they gave at Pipe Creek Falls. Miss Myrtle小镇 of Hartford City, is visiting relatives in the city. Mr. G. C. King of this city was re-elected D. G. Secretary of the G. U. O. of O. F., of this state which convened in Bloomington last week. Mr. Tom Lake attended the District Grand Lodge last week. Lee Thomas has accepted a position at Ray & Etime's grocery. Ollie Cassettas of Arizona, is here to make an extended visit with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Parker. We want every reader of the Freeman that is troubled with Dyspepsia or Indigestion to try a 10 cent box of our diacid, for sale by all druggists. DEAN'S YSPEPSIA DISCS They do the work. ODD-FELLOWS IN SESSION G. U. O. of O. F., MEET IN RLOOMING- TON, IND. A Very Profitable Session--The Many Pleasing Events--The Officers-- The Session of the Ruth The District Grand Lodge, No. 22 G. U. O. of O. F., of the state of Indiana, met at Bloomington, Ind., on Aug. 7 and continued for three days. The re- presentation was the largest in the history of the Grand Lodge and it was the most pleasant and profitable session ever held. An entirely new set of by-laws were enacted and a suggestive by-law for subordinate lodges was also adopted. Many questions regarding the laws and secret works were discussed and finally settled by the Grand Lodge. The contests for office were spirited, but exceedingly friendly. The following were elected: Grand Master—R. A. Roberts, Shelbyville. Deputy Grand Master—J. A. Johnson, Indianapolis. Grand Secretary—George C. King, Logansport. Grand Treasurer—Dr. W. T. Thomas, Marion. Grand Director — J. H. Keemer. Knightstown. Next place of meeting, Lafayette. The Grand Household of Ruth also met at the same time. Twenty-two Households were represented. They had a very profitable session and elected the following officers to serve two years D. M. N. G., Ada Goens, Indianapolis. D. R. N. G., Lula King, Logansport, D. N. G., Mrs. George Oliver, Craw- fordsville. D. W. R., Maggie Crenshaw, Knights- town. The Grand Household was organized in 1897 and meets annually as prescribed in the organic law passed by the Grand Household at Chicago in 1895, although the S. C. M., took the liberty of chang- ing the law to read that they should meet biennially. On Thursday all joined in a grand picnic at the fair grounds after a gorge- ous street parade headed by the Brazil cornet band, one of the finest in the state. At the fair ground, base ball, a band concert and speeches were the order of the day. The Honorable J. B. Wilson of Bloomington and Hon. Gurley Brewer of Indianapolis, were the orators of the day. Mr. Brewer made a masterly effort, was showered with congratulations and had many earnest solicitations to speak there the coming campaign The exercises closed with $a_ {i} ^ {*} $ grand bal at Kelly's Hall. Well Pleased. Huntaville, Ala., Aug. 7, 1990. Editor The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind.: Dear Sir,—I know my subscription to The Freeman is nearly out. so I want to renew it. I am so pleased with The Freeman that I would not think of doing without it. I wish The Freeman much success. Yours truly, MRS. ELIAS DONEGAN. Society Flashes Zanesville, O., Special.—The grand session of Odd Fellows will meet in Steubenville in 1901. Mrsss. Joseph Guy and William Hunnicutt returned home last Friday; Mr. Hunnicutt was elected deputy grand master; Miss Joyce of Columbus will visit Miss Lulu Gant about the 22d. Miss Bettie Coleman of Coal Hill and Miss Genevieve Brown of Cleveland, O., are visiting their cousin, Miss 'Stella Greene on Pine street. George W. Jackson, one of our oldest and most respected ed citizens, died at his home on Moxahala avenue at 3 o'clock Sunday morning from dropsy and heart trouble. Mr. Jackson was 77 years of age and had been sexton of Putnam Presbyterian church for 26 years. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Putnam Presbyterian church, Revs. Dickinson and Jones officiating. Miss Mattie Carter has returned home from Pittsburgh Mrs. A. B. Johns has taken agency ion Ozono. Remember the Afro-American Council meets August 28. pee, || & Js it : , ‘ ae: EDITED BY “Woodbine’’ fie FREEMAN POST OFFICE. envelope, pratniy addressed, wth cloned for each letter, and thé mar cciness. followed. by. the person das. gosed should begiven, in order to Dre- rept missoresstonals and others should pnt bine that all letters, ete, in tran pets cin the United States and Can- Mia niust be Prepaid, otherwise they are see orwardede parnst, MlosNettie | Mackay-Accooe, Alice Beret Mara | Russell, Reale Eeerbel, Lethia @) | Spivey; Mra, Pearl eantaintctee bailey John, ‘McCabe, DW @) peck, W.G, 2 | MeCarver, Howard Barton, Chas. A. Moore, Ed. Bis. billy D. Morris-d W Eich Oscar | Montgomery, 4 @) bever William Moutcomsry: Walter Corr, W. Het Mulligan J..W. 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AMcCimevon, Henry | Welker, J. 8. MeCloudy, HM. Important—We will forward no mail sivertised in our letter list at the head ofthis column, unless a stamped ad- iressed envelope is sent for the same. 100 <r | 40nE ROUTE- mm —-ROVTeEe- ™ reco a Honaxps, Bio Mixsramt Frertyat Reamer eG Indianapolis, 1d 20 I- 2) Dayton, 0., 24. ore Seu, fh Auge iy Agha, ‘Wie db; Washburt, 21; Iron Wood, 22; Rie Inder, 3) Wanean 24; Neitavitle, 35. Fouwacon—Seui8 Bros, Mawwora Omens. — Hitnsas City Mo. Ang: Cameron 2; Mary eB sto fowas ted Oak 25 Haxnisos Bros,’ New axp Ancrent Sours Co.— ituistee Mich 1s Lundin gtom, 20s Ouse Scom's Reem, Neono, Mmgreue— ‘eavor Falls, Pky; Elw od OMY, Be John Polk, better known as ‘“‘pork- chops,” is playing the Bass violin to perfection, Kid Ash is still in the Queen City aul says he is in first class condition for fighting. % W. Dunbar senda regards to ‘rinds and says that he is in Zanesville Athe Hotel Rogge. Leury Collins, the singing comedian, ‘rwetly of Houston, Texas, sends re- sands to Sid C. Isle’. Toall professionals and friends; don't ‘et the Freeman. It is on sale at 8) George St., Cincinnati, O. Pate Askew sends regards to Harry Tay and would like to hear from him Exchange Theatre, Jacksonville Fla. Halley Smth sends regards to all finds. He ig located at 280 George &. Ciucinnati, ©. Union Shaving Parlor St, John L. Hill, the famous comedian ‘al baritone soloist, is filling an en- feement at Hamilton, O. He sends Teards to all friends. Join Grant, an old time profession! Ssican, died suddenly at Cincinnati, °. last Tuesday morning, August 7th, fom heart trouble, 2, Steward sends regards to’ Henry Anstin, Finley, Brandow and Prof. H. ‘Brown, He is playing the “Badger” ‘“teuit, Indianapolis, indefinitely. Bnidie Glenn was unable to reach tie Oliver Scott's Minstrelay owing to le serions illness of his wife at Yoakam Tete. He ventis repaxtad allt _'s teain of Cassel and Johnson have “solved partnership and Billy Jobnson Ss joined hands with the ecoentric ‘eek daucer and comedian, Tom Gales. The team is atill known as the acknow- THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Jegéd Rulers of Coon Comedy, and can be seen nightly closing the first-part with the Oliver Scott’s Big Minstrels. They send regards to all. Chas. ‘T. Small has recovered from his Tecent illness: Heand his wife, Nellie 'V, Small are rehearsing with, ‘(Down in Mobile” company, he taking a princi- pal part. Ollie Dempsey, the famous turfman, of Cincinnati, O., never fails to give the boys a swell time when they call to see him and never forgets to read the “old reliable.” Ld, Moore for the past three seasons porter on the Scott's Minstrels car was compelled to close at Zanesville on ac- count of Bronchitis. He is at Hopkins- ville, Ky., with his parents, Geo. W. Cooper, of the team of Cooper and Bailey with the Oliver Seott ‘Minstrels has been on the sick list for a week or more but is gaining health rap- idly. Their act is one of the big feat- curea:erith the commany. | To LeRoy Bland, of Muhara’s Min- strel company:—"L” is very sick. No hope, from the doctor. Can you come! If not, write and keep me posted as you can expect the worst at any time. Address, Ida. 2974 State street. J. Ed. Green, of the Oliver Scott's Minstrel Carnival writes:—“‘After ro- hearsals Iam very much fatigued and will not attempt to write buat will simply say that the big bell has rung and the show is off and in the stretch to win. ‘The big fonr aydicate of the Georgia Up-to-Date, as follows, Billy Williams, Jr. H. 3, Lane, H. L, Gillam, Wm. Fletcher and Geo. Israel, as Jack of diamonds, better known as one of the Candie brothers, send regards to all friends. ALE, Holman and his company of entertainers closed their season on the 12th and some of the members are re- hearsing with Linooln J. Carter's “Down in Mobile” company. They are, Al. E, and Mamie Holman, Alex, Johnson and Pearl Hunter. Charles R. Parker sends regards to Robert Pannell, Harry Creighton, Arthur Maxwell; also to James Osbourne and the Big Four Housleys, “A Pair of Fricasseed’ Coons,” McKissick & Jones are making a big hit with the Big Minstrel Festival. Sloan Edwards and Wm. Curtis, managers and proprietors of the ‘Black All Star Co.” sends regards to all friends Weare doing a good business, touring Wisconsin, notwithstanding the fact that the weather is extremely warm. Master Ronald Edwards makes a splen- did hit at every performance. Billy Williams, Jr., hnman frog equilibrist with the Georgia Up-to-Date is meeting with great success. Mr. Williams writes that he is getting a rock made at Butte Mont.,5 feet square which will complete his stage setting. So look ont frogs, “Frog” is cutting up. Regards to Marsh Craig and all friends. Mrs. Susie H. Goodall, wife of Harry Goodall, of the team of Goodall & Kemp, after a painful operation at the Post Graduate Hospital, Chicago, is able to be ont again. Miss Rosa Irvin, of Indianapolis, Ind., and Miss Elnora Jones, of Little Rook. Ark., being her guest for a few weeks. George Davis sends regards to P. G. Lowery and James Morton and all friends in the profession. Wm, Hedge- bath, euphonium soloist, with Rusco & Holland's Big Minstrel Festival, sends regards to Lloyd Cooper, John Jackson, Ben Payne, and all friends in and ont of the profession and says; he won't take the back seat for any of them. = Daniel E Washington, with Harrison Bros. “New & Ancient South” sends re- gards to Alberta Ormes and Sallie Lee, of Isham’s King Rastus company and also John Rucker, Chas, R. Parker and the Byron family of the Rusco & Hol- land’s Big Minstrel Festival. I was fig- uring to have a great time with youin Detroit as I spent my summer vacation there, but was called away two days be- fore you arrived fo join Harrison Bros. “New and Ancient South,”company. I have cancelled with Vogel & Deeming’s big white minstrel, This show is now ‘on its way to California. Regards to Elwood Knox all Buffaloes and all friends. Notes From A. G. Allen's New Or- Jeans Minetrel:—‘We are at present in the Indian Territory, doing @ nice busi- ‘ness. Pittman and Jordan, Tetas fa- vorites met Mr. and Mrs. James Brown in Coffeyville, Kan., and spent the af- ternoon in their residence. Mr. and Mrs, Brown were with Lady Africa’s Specialty company. Mr. Barge, man- ager of No. 2 band, and the ‘boy's stand: by in the time of need is well thought of by members of the show and his band is one of the best. Our show is improving every day. Our stage manager, Mr. Owens is working faithful with his big six buck and wench song and dance, which he intends to put on in a few days. We send regards to all.” Rusco & Holland’s company had a most pleasant reunion with their profes- sional friends, having met Messrs, Bob A. Kelly, Dan Avery, George Bailey, Frank Kirk, The McCarver Bros. & Harry Reed, and a score of others who madelit very pleasant for them. James Crosby the well known comedian and ex-member of our aggregation is keep- ing popular resort, and devoted a lot of his time towards our entertainment. While writing I was most pleasantly surprised by the entrance of Allie Brown, the king of wire walkers, who has just arrived to swell our aggrega- tion of performers. Clarence Jones sends his regards to all professional friends. A. J. Smith sends regards to McCameron of the Alabama Quartette. dla aerial ket aka’ cen New York, Aug. 13, 1900, This is to certify that we, Simpson é& Pittman, high class musical artists, dare and de fy a certain would be 1aanager, Mr. Pat Chappelle, to produce contracts of hi signed by us. Itis true, we had hi contracts but refused to sign for the cheap salary that he offered, and we re turned both contracts unsigned to his thanager Mr. Nick Roberts, as we can prove bya certain white manager in Gus Hill's office 1358 Broadway New York. Now as the said Pat Chappelle, has threatened to make an example of us, and if he is so ignorant, let him go a head, and he will find that three can play at that game. We will not stand for any more of this libel, so Mr. Chap: pelle you had better halt. We are at present on the Proctor Cireuit, being at the Pleasure Palace this week, and we go with a legitimate company next season, Williams & Walker. No more of this monkey business. Simpson & Pittman have always been with recog: nized companies, Notes from P. G. Lowery’s Vaude- ville Company and Concert Band:— ‘This writing leaves all well and enjoy- ing the very best of cireus life. During our visit in Omaha we were served a banquet and ball Sunday night, July 80th, by The Tuxedo Club, under the management of Mr. John Bell, which was one of the grandest times of the season. It wasan entertainment long to be remembered as it was one for the showmen (bar none). Everybody in- vited and there certainly was @ push of 4paw & Sells Bros, employees. who en- joyed the affair to the highest extent Everyone remembers Mr. Bell and his excellent waiters that surrounded the long tables spread with white table clothes and’ all the delicacies of the season, where every one was seated while toasts were made by members of the club and circus men. Special credit is due Mr. Bell and his excellent clut for their care to make everything such success. The ball went on until four o'clock @. m. when every dancer was worried and tired out and the orchestra played the strains of Home, Sweet, Home, after which the large crowd all went from the hall, then the orches tra played the Star Sprangled Banner, It certainly was aswell thing. Every. body sends regards to all friends, Lew Peyton, correspondent with Har- rigon Bros., New and Ancient South, writes:—“Well weare now headed for the coast, Harrison Bros. Spare no means in making this a grand success Special paper has been ordered from the Donaldson Lithograph Co., for each of the company. We will be in Chicagc in three weeks where we join our new palace sleeper. Everybody works in harmony and we have a good time. Hello, boys, we are spending Sunday in Cadilac. All members of the com: pany are going yachting on Lake Clam this evening. Prof. Flanner’s concert band gave a sacred concert this after. noon at Lake Park. Roster of band W. M. H. Flanner, bandmaster,’ W. G Conn, trombone; Davie Young, 1st cor- net; Frank Pauley, baritone; J. J. Smith piccolo; Simon Parish, clarionette; J. A. Cromwell solo alto;R. Brooks 2nd cor. net John Barr, tuba; James Brown, bass dram; James Mason, simbles; Clemo Harris, snare drum. Prof. James &. Gray, stage manager and vocal director. The following members are with the company. Lew Peyton and H. Harris, Dave Jackson, J. Brown, J. J. Smith and his wonderful dog, sport; Chas. H. Dennis, Mise Graee Jackson, Mrs. May Jackson, Miss C. Washington, Miss Josephine Step; Miss F. Robinson, Mis F. Robinson, Miss Florine Wallace, William Patterson Harry McClain, Dan: iel E. Washington, Joe Jackson, "Billy Wright. Charles R. Parker, of The Rusco & Holland’s Big Minstrel Festival, writes: We have just arrived here in Chicago and will show at the Great Northern Theatre opening today (Sunday) with a Matiinee. Everybody is enjoying good health and glad to be back to the big ‘Windy City. Mr. Wm. Dixon, tenor vocalist, closed at Toledo. We divided our time last week in Toledo and Cleveland and the weather was ex- tremely warm. But the big show al- ways draws well regardless of bad weather. Furber & Davis, Comedy Acrobats, joined us at Cleveland and of course they made good, and are quite an addition to the show. We expect Allie Brown to join here and everyone knows, that as a wire walker and musician, he stands at the head of the profession. The band aud orchestra, under the able direction of Prof. James Lacy, always get their share of praire and in Toledo received a very nice press notice. This is a big city show and in the near future will surprise some of the knowing ones by playing New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburg and Boston. We have the show and also the scenery suitable for any big city in the country. Everything is new this season and strictly up to date Mr. Tom Melntosh and Mr. John Rucker are favorites in this part of the country and always go big in Chicago. Mr. W.N. P. Spiller issinging that beautifal ballad, ‘There's Where My Heart is To-night, and always receives an encore. He is well liked by all of the boys and is quite an able stage manager. Notes from the Georgia Up-to-Date Minstrels.—We are now touring the state of Idaho to great snecess. Harry Gillam, our stage manager, keeps the audience in laughter. Mr. Gillams latest improvement is an impersonation of the ‘‘Silly Boy;’’ a meritorious ef- fort, Bob Henderson, our monologuist, never fails to secure his share of ap- plause. Fountain B. Woods, Trombone Virtnoso, has added anew solo to his repertoire, One acquiring great taste and execntion, Mr, Woods being one of onr best soloist. W.'T. Fletcher, E-Flat cornetist, is now playing The Arcadian polka with great success. Mr, Fletcher isa very earnest E-Flat cornetist. Goff Kennedy is still singing “Chickens” and the “Ghost of a Coon.” The Adams children win the prize every night m their artistic cake walking. ‘The old re- liable Cap, West is still leading the orchestra. Mr. Carrie Woods, the pleasing mezzo soprano soloist, is com- pelied to respond to many encores nightly. Harry Prampin, the popular Band Master, is now rehearsing his ‘band and feels proud to say that he ex- pects many comments. What will you have Mr. Prampin, light bread or biscuits? “Some biscuits please.” Will you have butter? “Butter; let me see; that’s strange, butter! Where did I hear that word, butter. I guess I'll have some.” Will you have milk in your tea? ‘Heavens! What do you mean sir.” Exense me I didn’t mean to insult yon. We never eat without cream. Well I must turn on the hose. Notes from the Exchange Garden Theatre, Jacksonville, Florida. Baxter & Cashin Proprietors. Prof. J. M. Robinson, Jr., Manager.—We are play- ing to large audiences nightly. Business is good and so is the show. Cissel & Mines who have been quite a card here for the past four weeks have gone North to fill a previous engagement. Will Reeves, the southern favorite, will ‘again appear on the stage here after an eight weeks recruit, He will feature the late song. “Every Race hasa Flag but the Coon.” The “Exchange Quartette,” is singing sweetly this week having to respond to two and three en- cores. This band of singers have been trained by onr distinguished professor, J. M. Robinson Jr., and he needs to_be praised for his thorongh training. The quartette is a mixed one and is com- posed of the following persons; soprano, ‘Miss Pauline Wykoff; alto, Miss Carrie Hall; tenor, Cliff Brooks; bass, William Reeves. “Ras & Tas,” the juvenile back dancers,are still winning much ap- plause. Dan Roberson, the favorite is here still and is dancing “Narcissus.” Dan has made himself quite a popular performer here and too nach can not be said of him. Misses Hall and Wykoff in their coon and pathetic singing are quite a drawing card and the andience ows its appreciation. Cliff Brooks, onr ballad songster, has grown some what “‘coonish” and is ‘killing it” with the coon song, “I Went be Mean no More.” The entire company sends _re- gards to the Colored Magnates Cissel & Mines, A. A. Copeland, Prof. Jessie E. Small J. 8. Walker, and last but_not the least, The Alabama Blossom, John ‘Rucker. . Notes from the Richards & Pringle’s Georgia Minstrels:—This is our second week out and theshow now has about all of its roughness off and has com- menced to run without a hitch. Our genial manager, Mr. Thomas Culligan is all smiles at the way things are going. Our business has been good since our opening at Wankegan Aug., 4. Our first week the weather being so intensely hot that one could hardly expect any patronage from the public but with ev- erything in consideration, our business has been exceptionally big. Last week we played against the Buffalo Bill show in Green Bay Wis. and that night we had a large business. Our parade in the streets sets ‘em all talking, everything this season being bran new. Our ward robe, used on the stage is as fine as used in any colored show. The first part is elaborately set representing a Japanese POOP $OOO $606 0000 0606: ; RUSCO & HOLLAND'S ATTTRACTIONS ; oe & HOLLAND’. (Successor to Richards & Pringle’s.) 3 = BIG MINSTREL FESTIVAL ; 3 owpmigmiate: Que ty eS, Bee, ses 3 @ =r overy act. - 3 RICHARD & PRINGLE'S : e ' ' e Famous Georgia Minstrels » . papi eel Ra, br ont natu - Oligo er oa ica, A Ree ¢ Original Nashville Students + ; Gideon's Minstrel Carnival $ ee rite spat Fea opi Svupy., ape, Parae ae 3 ¢ Emest Hogan's. “4 Country Coon’ 3 @ Chicago, tll. PY SOOO 000% 0099 0000 © 900 Originators of Tented Minstrelsy + ALLEN, QIUNE & OAKES, Equal Owners... THE WORLD’S LARGEST MINSTREL SHOW. TWO BIG BANDS, A TRAIN OF CARS, Jett pire Poors, TRAVELS THE YEAR ROUND A, G. ALLEN, GEO. W. QUINE, JNO. H. OAKES iasee mee ae WANTED—Good Musicians and Performers that donble, Also good Novelty acts We use Colored talent exclusively. Address: GEO. W, QUINE, Manager, care The Free man, Indianapolis, Ind., or National Printing Co., Chicago. Nee eee Fifth-Street Opera House, %.i:%,.%¢ jy LYNCHBURG, VA: Of the Grand Fountain U, 0. T. R., owned and controlled exclusively by colored people— A first-class place of amusement—a splendid one night stand, Large crowds to greet good plays. AJl colored troupes visiting the town ere given arava reception by colored citizens, Street cars from door to all parts of the city. '. 8. WOODSON, Cur AND MANAGER SOON TOW Ni2oOo? ee WANTED igizpmsstly ogee A ea era eal Cote rea cesidcy: Moib nad Samainl pects ya cstuleaiie btel Male Pianist--Must Be First-Class. Address, stating salary to Manager, COONTOWWN 400, #28 gi sens ? CHICAGO, LLL. first part, the whole of which is dressed in rich Japanese costumes. ‘The make- up and dress of the men in the company hhas been carefully studied, our manager Mr. Culligan having secured a Japanese artist during rehearsals for that purpose. ‘The stage setting is rich and gorgeons and brings fourth rounds of applanse: nightly upon the rising of the curtain, Onr principle comedians are Messrs. Harry Fiddler, Kid Layfave, Dick ‘Thomas and Arna Stevenson, assisted by Matt Honsely, Lewis Wright, Nathan Wilkins, Emmett Mason. ‘These fanny men with their surroundings, keep things lively continually throughout the whole first part during which there is not a dull moment. Prof. W. H. Wer- rick has surrounded himself with a corps of well trained vocalists whose sweet voices bring forth rounds of applanse nightly. Among the prominent ones aro Mr. J. A. Watts, Richard L. Wilson C. A. Hughes, Dan Frazier, Oscar C. Cameron, F, L, Denton, J. E. Sherman, Edward J. Burton and David Smith. J. A. Watts sings, “Yon Tell Me Your Dream, I'll Tell You Mine,” with telling effect. C. A. Haghes sings, “Some Day Unr Paths will Cross Again.” R. L. ‘Wilson renders a very pretty ballad en titled “Today.” J. J. | Christian the eminent young conversationalist makes: ‘his announcements in the brightest kind ‘of way. Onrolio consists of all good ‘acts; no excess in it, every act making good, Shields, the great, is doing a clever wire act. The Alabama quartette ‘Messrs. Hughes, Layfave, Cameron and Barton, leaves them roaring. The Honsely Bros., Matt and Angelo, do a fine musical act and introduce many new instruments, Their rendition of ‘I Trovatoire on the allnminom chimes places them high in the estimation of ‘music lovers. The Parade of the Black [Watch arranged by Arna Stevenson is a sensation in itselt and is éxecuted by fourteen of the company led by the pro- auoer Arna Stevenson. It is gorgeously dressed, ‘Then comes Christain, the cy- cle skate wonder, whose act is a decided novelty to the minstrel stage, assisted At Leisure about September 15th Williams’ Orchestra {{?!9°°#,.. Violins, Clarionet, Cornet, and Bass Violin, Double'Brass.-” Address 1. W. WILLIAMS, care of Hotel Wheeler, Hendersonville, N.C. oo Colored performers— NTE Imeu—singers, danc- ers, for “Coontown 400;” second season. State fall particulars first letter. No fares advanced. Address Lik MosEs, 1207 McGee Street, Kansas City, Mo. by Dick Thomas the grotesque skater. Next, the song and dance called the Four Aces. Harry Fidler comes next and the andience seems never to tire of his new songs and funny sayings. The performance concludes with an original afterpiece entitled “Fan on the Old Plantation.” In this is introduced triek honse, tumbling, chicken stealing and the leap for life of Aunt Cloe. ‘This un- donbtedly is one of the strongest closing acts before the public. The band and orchestra are under the able leader- ship of Prof. G. W. Housely,- a promis- ing young leader wlio is without a doubt the peer of all colored directors. No.1 band has 14 pieces and No, 2 has 12. Prof. Housely has appointed George A. Swan as leader of band No. 2, Ou challenge orchestra under Yrof. Housel is as follows, W. L. Jackson, first violin R. E. Lee, seoond violin: Harry Graves cello; Lloyd Cooper, double bass; 8. R- Honsely, flute and piccolo; W. E. Kelley Ist clarionette; Fred Richardson, 2nd clarionette; Geo. A. Swan, cornet; Jas. Osborn, trombone and B, A. Honsely, trap drams. The executive staff for Rusco & Holland are: Thomas J. Culli- gan, manager; Fred Morgan, business manager; Harry Fidler, stage manager; G. W, Honsely, leader of band and or- chestra: W. H. Warrick, vocal director and G. C. Fichell, electrician. Geo. Kitchen, our chef, has all the delicacies of the season to serve to the boys. Jes- sie Gilmer, porter, has charge of the came. CP ee ER KO NOE a so.t0ware. () quence was detained a lew seconds 3! the farther end of the counter, accom lishing this unfamiliar task. When h returned to the position he formerly oc eupied, before he stepped aside to ligh' the cigar, a conversation was struck mp by the gentleman who presided behind the bar, qnietly remarking: “Quite a good thing for the proper person, Mr. Ashton, and I see no reasor why you should not be very successful, as you will be situated among home people, thereby avoiding the tediou: task of forming new acquaintances Iam convinced you will have smooth sailing from the very start.” Presuming he referred to the enter prise he expected to engage in, Jack re- plied, ‘Yes, if it be a scheme by which money can be made, I am very certain I can accomplish it, since as you justly say, Ishall have the important advan- tage of being acquainted.” “By the way,” putin Swift consulting his watch, ‘As it is now half past eight and Bob, my brother leaves the office at nine, I fear we shall not be able to get there before he leaves. However, he usually stops in here on his way from the office, we may as well pass the time off until he comes, thus saving quite a little watk.”’ “He is sure to stop this evening as he left this package here at noon to-day and said he would call for it on his way home,” observed the bartender, holding up for inspection a neat package, “Very well then, we will wait,” said Swift,“ “Well, gentlemen, as the evening is rather warm, I suggest that yon both join me in an old-fashioned Kentucky mint julep” remarked the bartender, with an anxious look at Ashton, as though upon his acceptance of the prop- osition depended the success of some deep laid plan. “No; thanks!” ejaculated Jack, “I never touch liquor in any form whatever. 1 trust, gentlemen, yon will exense me.” At this he was slapped good naturedly on the sholder by Swift; heand the bar- tender langhing jovialy, Swift finally remarking in a jolly tone of voice, “Tut tut, my boy, you must give up such pro- syideas, Foroneto be successful in business,” putting a pronounced empha- sis on the word, ‘‘busines” he must un- derstand the difficult art of making himself companionable at all times, with all people and in all places, which renders it necessary quite freqnently £0 join in a friendly drink. Am I right, Jake?” This last remark being address- to the bartender. “Quite right,” responded Jake, “And no donbt our friend, Mr. Ashton will find this to be a fact before he is much identified with the busines element of the world. For the sake of experience, I want yon to try what we call a ‘Ken- tucky-julep,” continued the obsequions Jake, proceeding to prepare the drinks. If at this moment, Jack Ashton could have summoned courage to have said, ‘mo,” to these persuasions; if he could have recalled the old adage, “Beware of the first drink!” and observed 1t, this story, in all probability, would never have been written. But alass for the weakness of man and his inability at times to resist the tempter’s voice! Am- bition, with its reckless fancies, had mastered the voice of his conscience and had caught him in the whirl-wind of its falee impressions and bore him swiftly away, a helpless victim, to the most cruel and damnable circumstances that e’or befell man. “Here's Inck, Jake my boy, and Asb- ton, my best regards to you,” said Swift as the foaming glasses, each bedecked with straws and tipped off with three large. ripe cherries, lying temptingly on the leaves of the mint, were pushed across the counter. It must be admitted the glasses lookep inviticg and refresh- ing upon this hot sultry summer's night. With the innocence of a lamb lured with- in the shambles of a butcher, with a few grains of salt, so this unfortunate, mis guided yonth from the villinge, allowed himeelf to be beguiled, by his temptors to eternal destruction and misery. Ey. erything he had hitherto hoped and prayed for, even his honor, manhood self-respect, all, all, all were doomed, and must, in theend be attributed t this one fatal blunder. With a keen sense of wrong doing yet, with an utter abandon of all regari for the consequence Jack raised the flow ing glass to his lips and drained it to th evident delight and satisfaction of hu two companions. From that moment, the conversatior ‘between the three men, grew steadil more animated, drifting from one topic THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORUD NEWSPAPER. Se ees oe ee ME ee os ON ee ANS firmly refused the privilege of doing by Mr. Donnelly, who insisted that Jack was ‘4S GWEST, and that he, himself, would settle for everything, taking advan- tage, howeyer,of the opportunity thus af- forded to cast 4 furtive glance into Jack's purse to ascertain, if possible how much it contained. Jack still insisted upon paying for the drinks, At this juncture another of those swift telegraphic messages, dis- patched by the eyes, was exchanged between Swift and the gentlemen be- hind the bar. “Well gentlemen, as paying for the drinks seems to be quite a bone of con- tention, I suggest we shake the box, to decide who shall have that honor,” said the bartender setting upon the counter a white, ivory dice-box, and five dice. ‘To this proposition, Swift readily con- sented. Here, it may be well for the benefit of the reader, to explain the na- ‘ture and kind of robbery to be perpe- trated upon this unsuspecting youth. The dice-box graft, as it is known to the police is one of the most cunning as well as the most simple devices in the catalogue of the professional bunco ster- er. It is accomplished by the use of loaded dice, the manipulation of which is known only to the gang. The clever manner by which it is introduced, as doubtless the reader has discovered, is so subtly disguised under pretended friendship for the victim that many a man more familiar with the world and its ways than Jack Ashton has been vic- timized. Aside from the fact that the sucker always looses, there is no difference in the general conduction of the game, from that of an ordinary game of poker dics; in fact they are the same. The power of the hands are determined by the same principles involved in poker-diee, Each opponent is allowed three trials, before the complete powers of their hands are determined. The swindle, lies alone in the ‘doubling up process” and the oper- ator's knowledge of how to successfully manipulate the dice to throw any kind of hand he may desire; as will be shown. “Well Donnelly,” observed Jake, | “there goes,” so saying, he spilled the dice upon the counter. Jack and his companion stepped upon the fender in front of the bar to elevate themselves and, leaning forward, eager- ly began to count the ivories. The bar- tender had thrown three fives. Gather- ing up the tworemaining dice that were not fives-as was his right, since each opponent, as has been stated, is entitled to three trials-he threw them out again. This thne the dice revealed upon the: face up, a four and asix; this being of no material strength to his hand, he gathered them up again, and putting them in the box, spilled them out for the third and last time. A smile of eat- iafaction crossed his face, as, the dice upon the counter, showed another five, thus making his complete hand, four fives. “Beat that if you can,” he observed gleefully, pushing the box across the counter to Swift. “T must confess,” said Swift, “It is rather a difficult thing to do; but I mean to try my best.” Sosaying, he took up the box and dashed ont the ivories, “Bully” he cried, as upon investigation he found he had thrown three sixes. His next effort was a fruitless one. As he put the dice in the box again, which ‘Was his last chance, he remarked to Jake —tell you what I'll do—I'll go you five dollars, 1 will throw another six this shake.” “By Jove,’ responded Jake, “I'l just take that bet for the odds;” and turning to the cash register, he took therefrom four silver dollars and two half dollars making, in all, five, which he laind up- on the covater. “Here youare sir, put up or shut up.” At this they both laughed heartily; and, running his hand into his vest pocket, Swift produced a large roll of bills, from which heselected a fivedollar bill and tossed it upon the bar; Ashton looking on at the proceedings with pro- found interest. Swift gathered up the box and after shaking it vigorously, dashed out the dice again, when to the astonishment of the bewildered Jack he threw another six. Swift laughed mer- rily at this, reminding Jake that the drinks were on him. As the bartender ‘turned to prepare them, a look of well assumed wonder and perplexity on his face, Swift looked at Jack and winked his eye cunningly; which meant to con- vey to the innocent Jack, the idea that ‘he, Swift, knew what he was about; at halves he had just won, remarking a: he didso, in an undertone, “half your: and half mine.” All this of course was supposed to be mnobserved by the gentleman behind the bar, who, apparently was busily en gaged in mixing the drinks. It will be seen before the conclusion o the shrewd pair's well laid plans that everything which took place was pre- arranged. As the bartender set the drinks upon the counter he remarked t¢ Swift, “Well, don’t jump me. I'l g¢ you again for the drinks.” “No,” said Swift, “I'll tell you what Tilo. T'll shake you for the drinks for thethree of usand fifty cents on the side, just to make the thing interesting. Jake accepted the proposition, “Suppose we all take a hand?” con- tinned Swift asthe box wasagain placed upon the counter. “Very well” replied Jake, “the more the merrier; but wait a moment, how shall we decide tie throws?” “Oh that is easily decided; tie one, tie all,” explained Swift, “which will force us to couble the pot, the final win: ner to take all.” ‘This arrangement met with the appro- val of all. So far as Jack was concerned any snggestion his friend, Donnelly, made was agreeable to him, In fact, since the feat Swift had just performed Jack began to look upon him in the light of a wonder and quite capable of making suggestions in such matters; he had has tily concluded within his own mind, that if it was essential to his success in busi- ness, that he show himself a “hail fel- low well met,” he could not do better than by heeding the advice of so. profic- ient an instructor as his companion had proven himself to be. (To be Continued.) Interestin Notes. Shreveport, La , Special: A grand prize ‘bazar entertainment and plenie will be given Aug. 8, 9 and 10 at Summer Theater Park, under the auspices of the Citizens’ Supply Club, the elect a delegate to the Afro-Amer- ican Connell, which will be held Aug. 28, at Indianapolis, Ind., to consider the Negro question—race, pride and the financial and intellectual progress made by the Negro during the list thirty-five years, He is a legal citizen according to the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth amendments to the con- stitution of the United States, and will prove at sald meeting that he is a law-abiding eltizen, ‘The following attractions will characterize the euter- tainment on said occasion: An ad- ress by Rev, A. Thomas, of St. Mat- thew A. M. EF. Chureh; a hypnotic ex- hibition by Prof. ©. J. Harper; a prize drill by juvenile department; music, furnished by Prof. Dan Brooks’ string band; also an open concert, juvenile department, and grand eake walk by Verge Reeves and lady, Will Heard and lady, conducted by J. Ford, Jr.: also_a glove contest between’ Jeff Mathews, Detter known as the Arkan- sas ducker, and Rob Byers, better known as hard rock. ©. J. Harper and M. 8. Lakey, managers; Phil Christian, manager. Scclal anpentare. Tronton, Mo., special: Miss Téllian Collier made a flying trip to Festus, Mo.. last week. * * Mr. Edward Rus- sel, of Walnut Ridge, Ark., is visiting his family, * * Mr, John Buckner, of Pilot Knob, who has been very ill, is very much improved at this writing. * * The Glorious Fourth has come and gone. This day will long be remem- bered by every one present. At early dawn crowds of people began to as semble on the streets of Ironton, anx- lously waiting to see the pamde. which was one of the grandest ever seen in Ironton among our colored cit zens, One of the main features of the parade was a float, consisting of twenty or more small girls, including Miss Alma Johnson, who represented the Goddess of Libenty—a very strik ing scene indeed. Caledonia, Farm ington, Fredricktown, Teeper and Mine TaMotte were largely represent: ed. The net proceeds were something over $200. * * Mrs. Charlotte Aban- athy’s son, who has been gone 35 years, visited her during the past week. * * Mrs, Dr. Curtis will leave in a few days for Mississippi, where she Will visit relatives. iunneks Tintin. Brownsville, Tenn., special: Mr Logan Reed, agent of The Freeman in Dyersburg, visited his family and friends, * * Mrs. “Bright, of Helena Ark., and Mrs. J, Seott, of Jackson Tonn., are the guests of Mrs, Alex Clarborne. * * Miss Lester, formerly of Brownsville but now of Birming ham, Ala., is the guest of Mrs. Robt Clarborne. * * An elopement and mar riage of Mr, W. P. Reed and Miss Lula Owen occurred July 29. Rey, Fulton officiating. May happiness and con tentment followe them in their new sphere. * * A big rally is to come off the First Baptist Church on the firs Sabbath in October. It is expected te overshadow anything ever atrempter in church work. * * The porch of th parsonage occupied by Rev. Fulton ii completed and a small pantry added all of which add to the beauty ane comfort of the residence. * * The fol lowing program will be observed 1; the Haywood Connty Institute at th Dunbar publfe high school, Ang. 1 1900: Devotional exercises. Ttoll cal Response from the Constitution of th United States. Minutes of _previou meeting read. Geology of Tennessee Physical Divisions of Tennessee, M1 €. ©. Currie. Paper, “Duty of Teach ers.” Mr. H. ©. Jones. Rules of spel ing and oral work of fifty difficul words, Miss Cora Clarborne. Report 0 ‘anne AS VIEWED BY REV.D.A. GRAHAM FORMER PASTOR OF BETHEL A. M. £. CHURCH, Indianapolis, Indiana--Expressions of the Southern Press. ASIGNAL OF THE TIMES AHEAD. are my personal friends, have read o ‘the New Orleans riot, T thought they might be interested in a description 0 the same from its Ineipieney, th causes leading to it and the lesson drawn from it by me on’the ground. It was on Monday night, the 23d 0} July, that two policemen attempted t arrest two colored men who were see1 sitting quietly on a doorstep on Dry aades street. Phey said that a colore¢ woman had called attention to ther as “suspicious characters.” One 0 them, Pierce by name, submitte¢ tamely to arrest, while the other, Rob et Charles, resisted. ‘They begar clubbing him, when he drew a pistol ‘Then there was a duel betwen hin and Officer Mora, and the latter wa: severely ‘und the former slightly wounded. He eseaped, however About 3 o'clock ‘Tnesday morning Capt. Day, Officer Lamb and severa others went to Charles's lodging place Tt was a long tenement house, having four doors epening into an alley run ning along the side. As four of the officers marched down the alley tow: ard Charles's room, No. 4, his doo: suddenly flew open and he opened fire on them with a Winchester. Capt, Day was shot through the heart and Lamb through the ‘head. ‘The other two officers scrambled into room No. 2 and shut themselves up there for two hours, while Charles paraded through the alley cursing the whole foree and put four more balls into their dead Captain. He then changed his clothes and the officers say they heard him reload bis rifle, putting in a number of cartridges and walked out the gate. Seeing a policeman hiding behind a tel- egraph pole up at the corner he cracked away at him, taking a chip off the pole. That officer was so seared that he never looked to see what be- came of the desperado, but circum. stances prove that he walked right down the stret in the opposite diree- tion. Wihen daylight came the two brave (2) officers slipped out on tiptoe over the stiffening corpses of their fallen companions and reported by telephone the awful tragedy. Two hundred po- licemen were son surrounding the block and thousands of citizens. But the tiger was gone, and all search was unavailing. As the day wore on ex- citement increased and Negroes wito express the slightest approval of Charles were beaten by the crowd, then arrested.by the police. Threats of lynching impudent Negroes were freely indulged in. ‘Then Negroes in general were denounced. One white man dared to say that “all Negroes should not be condemned for wnat one Negro did; that some Negroes were as good as some white men!” For this the crowd set upon him and beat him until the police arrested him, He was hooked for using incendiary language. In court next morning he told how in- nocent he was by repeating his lan- guage, He was promptly fined $25 or. thirty days. All the Negroes were like. wise fined the same, while none of their assailants were even arrested. Thus encouraged by the courts, Ihood- lums began to knock Negroes down on Wednesday for fun, Charles could not be fonnd and the sight of the police guarding the block kept thousands around them fomenting Negro hatred. By Wednesday night the seething mass bean to boil over. They ean parading the street crying, “Kill the niggers!” “Kill the niggers!” Soon three or four thousand were marching and had it not been for lack of organ. fzation and leadership direful would have been the consequences, Tt was composed of young hoodlums, 18 or 20 years old, and at least 200 boys un- der 15, who acted as sconts in locating Negroes, Fortunately, they confined their search to the streets not entering houses, and very few Negroes could be found, but wherever espied they Were set upon and beaten, stabbed or shot. Four were killed outright, one of whom was dragged from a passing street car_and beaten to death. One old man, 75 years of age. on his way to his early morning work at a butch- er shop, was beaten and shot to death. ‘The big crowd broke nto several pawnbroker shops and_ looted them. Over $5,000 damages is claimed by one store and $700 by another. ‘Then they broke up into small crowds and spread well over the city. ‘The police did not make the least effort to stop any of their work, but kindly (%) followed them, picking up the dead and wounded, sending them to the morgue or hospital as the case demanded. Daylight did not stop them, sinee they had no police to fear and they waited in the business districts for col- ored men to come down to work. Right here was where they over stepped themselves. When Janitors porters, ete,, were turned back by ad vice of friendly whites. business was interfered with. When a few attempt ed to get to the stores they were chased and even followed right intc the store, where the merchants at tacked the hoodlums, beat them and made prisoners ef them, turning them over to the police. A Negro attackee near the Cotton Exchange, was de fended by ‘a number of those operators The tide began to turn. 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In its last efforts, how- fever, a small detachment in the upper end of the city ran an old woman out of ‘her house and shot her to death, ‘Two of them were caniht and are now in jail under indictment for murder. ‘The old woman had been a “mammy” in an old aristocratic family and they vow that her murderers sliall hang. By Friday things were getting quiet again, when about 3 p. m., Charles was again located and immediately sent two more policemen to eternity. Then the excitement grew worse than ever, for at first it was reported that some colored men had killed two more policemen. And, in fact, two col ored men were brought fo prison, while it was said that others had es: caped. Language utterly fails me to de- seribe the terror of our people and the excitement of the whites. A whole- sale slaughter semed inevitable, I Pray to never see such a time again. But when the truth was learned (be- fore dark, fortunately), that the same Robert Charles had done the killing sentiment changed. ‘Ten thousand people surrounded his new Mnir and he killed two more and wounded many one of whom has since died before they succeeded in killing him. 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Te in an undeniable fact thst persons wil spine ot advice in fall’ iknowiedge ot via they want to Know, and yet ae soon ‘as they sontront a, Medium they dry theit woot! ee lenvor to dispel from thelr minds what they Enow so aa to hear fit will be zebenrned by ty Mediums. o got the sooret ont of n persca by “pumping,” in no few oases, is the art used by alany uoprinelpaled Mediuman, bot to take bol ofthe hand and gain control of the mind there 2y, 8 malterof tmpossibillty tomost of ther, Anidyet this oan be done, aod br consulting MHS’ MARTH this seoming. myetery econ Seailzation. ‘This eubject has revolved no titsle attention oy eminent men and even college pruiesce 30 it proves conclusively that although ther We fnfvingers in our midat wath “oily tongten Serhaps, the gates of wisdom have not bea stored €5 the entire profession, Te takes a great deal of atudy to become a2 accomplished Medium, and bya coutiswat and untiring effort, the key to the well o!- parently unfathomable mysteries har he rocured by MES. MARTH for the hetrit cl humanity.” By. letter, advice. $1.00. foam (rom 10 @m,to0p.m. "All letters. ius te tain stampe for answers. MRS. M. B. MARTI. 246 West Thirty-first Mention RK CITY The Freeman, NEW YO! * __ Lost Relative. My mothor's name is Lzlie, Patrick: ae iived In Georgian “My. father’s name wa Abram, sir name unknown. My oider!nther® fame. as Green Anderson © my youre brother's name wasCarl Patrick.” We'were al brought to Franklin county. Tennesse from Gloria by Ben Wramklin nnd fini Prt int “i yenra ago, My name was once Petr Mitek ell Patek iow any ua fe tre Mt ny age ino years, “Any information convarnine nny of the above banned jeran wil thank fully received, “Addrese?.31- BEAN, Pouch Rae ee ae meron e M. BEL THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. B. SQUARE'S ? | BLOSTER ee en ee ae ee i cr oe slained: there are problems that seem- joely defy solution, Why we do not enter {he fields of business, is one of the things 1 can not explain, unless—well, [ willuot write the “unless.” eee ‘The Negroes of the District of Colum- ja spend $500,000 annually for the neces- gie-of life, Cancasian merehants get thebale of this fabulous sum. The blame is located.—The Colored Ameri- can see snppote for @ minute that this money hud one into the tills of several eolored merchants oF a Company of colored men; euppose-bat why commend upon the atter, it will do little good, “our race” willdo the same thing aver again this yeer, not only in Washington, D. ©., but allover the United States. God help us! we have sworn not to help ourselves, eee ‘The Afro-American newspapers are the attorneys of the colored citizens of the United States, and should, at all times, fight for therights of their clients, be- fore the bar of public opinion, instead of throwing mud at one another. cee “Let dogs delight to bark and bite, for God has made them so,” and politic- ian growl and fight, it 1s their nature to; but editors should never let their angry pavsions rise, their mighty pens ‘were never made to scratch each other's z see Pues REMEMBER, THAT the fact ofyour being a ward leader does not make you @ great statesman, or teaching ofa back-woods primary school make you a distinguished professor of learn- ing, oF becanse you can s2ribble off the minutes of a club meeting as its secreta- ry make you a great literary man, or decanse you have two healthy lungs uake you an eloquent D. D., or a logi- cal orator, or because you can write up acake walk make you a “‘staff corres- podent” for The Freeman, or because you are the editor of a Texas or Colora- do‘“great” Negro newspaper make you avwise race leader or keep you from being an ass and a fool; please to re- member these facts. “The Standard publishes what it pleases regardless of race, color or sex, every Saturday morning at 60 W. Main street, Lexington. Kentucky.”—The Lexington Standard. Gentle reader, the above is no fish story, no stage joke,no national platform plank, no Arabian knight's tale, no ghost story, no candidate's promise or any other of the 101 kinds of lies, I recall at this time, The statement is the trath, the whole truth and nothing tnt the trath, aoe Iwent in one of Brooklyn's leading iurber shops the other day to geta “clean shave” (as it is too hot this sum- usr to keep my “‘siders” on) and met by chance the two Negro political leaders of Brooklyn in the persons of John H. Snith and Will Johnson. Smith is president of the “Henry Highland Gar- uett Republican Club,” of Brooklya, ‘ad Johnson president of the ‘United ) Colored Democrats of Kings Co” toth are smart fellows, both hold fat litical positions both are personal friends of mine. One is working in the interest of his race, the other in the in- terest of himself, eee Any Negro who in this campaign (or ‘uy other for years to come) says he is sDemocrat is either a fool or a knave. dobnson is no fool, 7 | Personal, If this should: “‘arrest the. Pasive eye” as Lord Byron says, of C. Hartley Morpin, late of Rockport, Ind., Wille kindly return my photo and that of Mr. Geo. P, Isaacs together with the S. D.C. matter he has in handt Please do, my dear boy, not for my sake bat your own, ase | pi Colored American of Washington, C., asks: . “If onr colored mixologists have gotten the hang of the new and cele- brated “Mamie Taylor.” Well, yes they have, up this way. Lact week my old friend Jack Carter, P. M. (Professor of Mixolegy—not Post- ‘aaster)) who has eharge of the bath- Toul at Leonards Hotel down the road, fe me several introductions to “Manic” also and I must confess she _tomed my head,” I must also'eonfess I fou't like “Mamie Taylor” I'd rather Meet a “high ball.” black man cf the South in defiance of ‘both the Constitution and the Declara- tion of Indepence? For an answer to the above question I will refer the Colored American's ques- tion man to the “Headquarters Tam- many Hall United Colored Democracy of Greater New York, 152 West 53rd street, Borough of Manhattan. Tele- phone 163 Columbus. Edward ‘E. Lee, Chief; Ralph E. Langston, Pres. of Organization: J.C. Johnson, Chair. Ex. Committee; and Edwin F, Horne, Gen'l. Bee. & Seo, Ex. Com.” Better senda “ten spot” with your letter, not “as a guarantee of good faith” but, because the “United Colored Democracy”. like all other “Negro Democrats” are not in the business simply for their health Would the U. C. D. accept the $102 Well, would a fox accept a fat hen? Say! Would they? Well! You cannot purify the air by stirring up ‘the stagnated waters of a pond, and I am the last one to reopen the question about Negroes in the North being better off than those in the South or vice versa as it depends almost entirely upon the person, his ambition, hopes or fears, the conditions in the community in which he lives. It is only the fool who says that the Negroes of one section are better off there than else where, as nc matter where we reside we are, I regret to say, hemmed in by prejudice, we find it in the North in one form in the South in another. eee A young feather head, who signs him. self “Thos. F. Miller” ina recent num ber of the Standard of Lexington, Ky. runs down the colored people of Greater New York in this tirade he says: ‘The Negro in the South far excels the Northern Negro along the line of educa tion and the accnmulation of wealth. | would not give my humble little home in the small town in North Caroling where I hail from for chances in New ‘York for I could be nothing higher thar awaiter. Ihave visited the homes o! the Negro, both North and South an¢ know where of I speak when I say that the Sonthern Negro is farther advanced than his Northern brother. ‘When ever you look for Negroes o ability, lawyers, doctors, business men, mechanics and politicians. vee ‘The Negro’s highest ambition in the North is to be a waiter. Education they care little for and need only wealt enough to get a stiff collar and a pair of patent leather shoes. ‘Theaverage Northern Negro family owns no home. They live from hand: to-mouth and could not offer youa square meal without having none them: selves. eae Itissafe to say that this fellow was never in the home of any first class Negro family North or South. When here he doubtless got no farther up town than Water street or W.ith street, hence he only met colored people of his own class—‘‘the lower 5.” —B. SQUARE. NEW ORLEANS RIO? "iat a giao He died, rifle in hand, and forty-four cartridges in his pocket Just about the same hour another Negro was shot to death while quietly }walking through the lower part of town, ‘That night the Thomy La Forn public school was burned. It was one of the largest and best equipped col- ored schools in the city and was built from the funds of Thomy La Forn, a ‘wealthy Negro who distributed his charities equally between white and colored. | Charles being dead and the city be- ing so thoroughly officered, excitement rapidly subsided and by Monday Ne- groes were at work as usual. No ser- ices were held in ithe colored churches on Sunday night, as a matter of pre- caution, but no one has been disturbed since Friday evening. In fact, T want to give New Orleans evedit forcrushing a mob quicker than any other large city in the union. But it was not done by the police, a more worthless, cowardly gang never dis- graced a uniform, A number of them have been indicted before the police board for cowardice and are now un- der suspension. The mob was crushed by the upper class of citizens anda capable Mayor to save the credit of the city. Never before in all the South have the militia been called out to pro- tect Negroes. Never has the press of a Southern city been more unanimous, or severe in condemning outrages against Negroes, And the press of the yhole State joins in the condemna- tion. That you may understand that there is some justice in the South, I give you a few of these extracts: A TERRIBLE CRIME COMMITTED. Monroe (La.) 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Charles was a hater of the white peo- ple ana a desperate criminal, Peace- able, law-abiding Negroes are not re- sponsible for his sins, and there can be, no excuse for visiting them upon his race and holding them responsible therefor. ‘The civilized Christian world now stands aghast at the awful barbarities of the heathen Chinese, and the Ian- guage is Inadequate to express con- demnation of their crimes, but who ts there who will deny that they have more justification for their acts than the witite mob in New Orleans? ‘A terrible .awfnl rime has been committed. making that of the Negro murder pale into insignificance, and no, effort should be spared to bring its| perpetrators to justice. THE WORK OF COWARDS. Iberville South: ‘The good people of ‘the State look with horror and indig- nation upon the action of the rash and reckless mob of hoodlums and law: prenkers in the city of New Orleans Wednesday night. Under the pretense of avenging the murder of the two policemen, they took possession of the city and com- mitted crimes as diabolical and dam- nable as that committed by the Negro desperado. ‘The assassination of the police gave these hoodlums a much-desired exeuse to Tush ont and assault innocent ‘peo- ple, among whom were several whites, and at the same time xelze the oppor- tunity to plunder and steal It was the work of cowards. a dis- grace to civilization itself, and every man who bad a hand in it should be punished, Tt was a mob that had no object In view except that of doing wholesale mischief, and every good citizen condemns It. NO EXCUSE FOR SUCH AN ACT. Donaldsouville Democrat: ‘The mob) which created such a disturbance in New Orleans Wednesday night under the plea of revenging the death of Capt. Day and Officer Lamb, is a slur upon the god name of that city. There was no excuse for stich a disorderly and disgraceful act. ‘To avenge the murder of the two officers upon the whole African race is simply folly, and this. to all appearances, was the object of the mob. A SHAME ON NEW ORLEANS. | Crowley Signal: A shame has fallen upon New Orleans. Again has the tough and Inwless element of that elty assumed the running of things and left | in its path another everlasting blight| upon the fair name of New Orleans. | ‘The doings of Wednesday night and anything else than the rioting of a crowd of the lower strata of the ettt- zens of New Orleans, who, in their out. rageous conduct. put themselves in a position much lower than those they sought to kill. No exense ean be found for one single act of Inwlessness com- mitted and the leaders of the mob should be given the full measure of the law for murder, robhery and other acts against the peace of the people of the clty and State. Baton Rouge Bulletin: There was! not x shadow of excuse for a mob to parade the streets murdering innocent and inoffensive Negroes under the pre- tended claim of vengeance. ‘The, mob was composed of the toughest gangs that inhabit the dark holes of the city, and as their action proved. they were not only murderous af heart, but thieves besides, AS further'evidence of the honest in- tentions of the good citizens every day members of the mob are being brought in by detectives who were put to work on it at once. In almost every case affidavits against them are sworn to by white persons, before whom they committed their crimes, without a thought of having to answer for them in court, Never before have the upper-class whites so freely acknowledged the dif- ference between Negroes and earnest ly do the city papers call upon the re- spectable of both races to Join in sup- pressing the criminal of ‘both races. Thus the good will be joined together. } since we see that we are actnally wanted, and I think that there will be a better friendship than ever. It was ‘hie same wpper-claés of whites which po ce ee defeated the separate street car law which the lower class were trying to enact. 1 lmve said several times since com- ing here that New Orleans is the most Uberal city in the Soutn toward the colored people, and T am not yet per- ‘suaded that Tam wrong. Remember- ing that there are 80,000 colored peo- ‘ple here, you must know that there are hundreds of shiftless and erhnina! jones among such a large number Hence they have to be held with 2 steady grip. Bué all reformatory agen- cles among tis are encouraged by the whites, hence T see a great field for such work as T have followed in other cities. And then all branches of labor are open to us, White and black ma- sons and carpenters work side by side without the least frietion, while in dn. dianapolis, Chicago or anywhere in the North the attempt to enforce such a thing would produce a riot, Many other comparisons might be drawn in favor of the South, but I will not take the space now. My attention has been called to the action of a mass meeting of colored citizens of Boston, where, prompted by the young white adventures, ‘Miss Jewett, $3,000 was subscribed to arm the eolored citizens of New Orleans. Now, I want to say to you people up North, all things of that kind are ex- ceedingly hurtful to our cause down here. Of course I know that, aside from Miss Jewett’s subseription, the whole list is not worth 3,000 cents. Tt is all talk “down at the big gate.” But the white people here do not under- stand it and are exasperated at the idea. And I must say that the think Ing colored people are just as indig- nant, We can buy all the arms we want right in New Orleans, but we don't want them nor do we need them, We sev much more effectual methods of protection, and this riot has fully demonstrated the wisdom of the meth: ods adopted by the thoughtful class of ‘Southern colored people, Suppose in this affair the colored should have made armed resistance. Instead of seven killed there would have been seventy. It would then have heen termed * a race war.” and ‘the police would have been reinforced ty the militia to “put down the Ne- sroes.” As it was, the conduct of the colored people proved them to be law- abiding and inoffensive, and soon the best white people were up in arms for their defense, and they were rein- forced by the militia, Tt was not termed “a race war,” but a “murder- ous, hoodinm mob.” as dangerous to the reputation and peace of the city as all of Robert Charles's ilk. ‘This upper- class of whites recognize and speak of the difference hetwen the good and the had blacks, and earnestly eall upon the good of both races to unite in crushing out the murderous and erini- inal classes, disturbing the peace of the city, We accept these overtures in good grace, and shall address our- selves more earnestly than ever to the situation, Is this not better than talk- ing about guns and war against the whites? You well know that Tam but recently from the North but T have been in the South, and I tell you those people way up there can do the South- ern Negro much more ood by keeping their mouths out of these things which they know so little about. It fs impossible for you to under- stand the situation from such a dis- tance. Put 80,000 colored people in Boston or any other Northern city like we have in New Orleans, and I doubt whether they would fare as well as they do here. I know they would not fare as well in Chicago, with all her boasted liberties. Iam not denying the existence of prejudice here, but 1 say that the same conditions would cause worse prejudice in the North, There already every trade is closed against him, He can not even get to work the streets of Chicago. Here he works freely and in large numbers «tt every trade, and no one thinks "of de- nying him a job because he is colored. So, Ladvise Miss Jewett’ and her kind to just keep their money in their pockets and their tongues between their teeth and let the Southern people, white and black, get together and set- tle their differences along carefully conceived plans to the mutual good. of poth. Miss Jewett ean help the North. ern Negro by opening the labor market, up there for him. Yours for the race, D. A. GRAHAM, St. James A. M. E. Church, New Or- eee Ea In the Spanish-American War The First Martyr of the War was a Colored Man! Br EDWARD A. JOHNSON. Aazxther ef “The Famous Rchool History of the Negro Hace,” Raleigh, THE HISTORY CONTAINS: First Hero of the Navy a Colored mas. Pou Fjotares of the Daring Charges made. by Negro Soldiers at San Juan, Caney and round Santiago. Corporal Brown killed at his post while firing a cannon ®hich knocked ser the bloak house and saved the Rough Riders," Sergeant Berry, ‘the solored, soldier [heya ret to rai tne American fig on Sen 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 Maoeo, Gomes, Mins Cinnetos ang the Cuban Women Cavalry. ‘The Negro Paymasters in the Army. ‘The Negro Poet, Paal Lawrenog Dunbar. “Eddie” Savoy, the olored man who outwitied the diplomacy of the Spanish Minister at Washington, Eto. Questions Every Parson Ought to Know. Allanewered in the Hisray of the. Nogre Soldiers in the Spanish-American War: Firat, How many colored sailors were killed in the destruction of the Battleship Mainet, 2. What colored sailor was the fret martyr ig 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 Hotchiciss gun knocked over the Spanish Blook House and saved. the Rough Riders in the Spanish-American War? & ‘What oolored soldier reached the Blook House first on San Juan Hill, took down the Spanish and hoisted the American flag? 6. What colored soldier did the same at the Block House at £lCaney? 7. What colored. man ouvwitted the Spanish Minister a Washington, D.C.2. 8, What greatest General in the United States aid the colored soldiors “fought without « parallel in the history of world,” in the Spanisb-Ameriean Wart Every Page Brimming Full sxictone sea'dee engraving at SiS SPicrs aad itor of Arsalan endgurore Vie ea? fai tas nad 2S lt aldo, ‘ Fillpino ° Filipinos and their dviization, anoome pict otot one a va a General Nelsom A. 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TURNER E-Ne Goods C. 0.{D. 1818 Carondelet 8t., NEW ORLEANS, LA | SUMM Pr eparation A store fall of summer's fairest textiles is await- ing your orders. If yon can come, so much the bet- ter; if you can’t, remember ’ Our Mail Orde is always at your ae We send sam- ples of anything, anywhere, any- ’ time. Indiana’s Greatest Distribu- tors of Dry Goods. oS ccaviuaree 16 $ CITY NOTES... 3 09000000006 Rey. F. P. Green, of Niles, Mich. was in the city last week. Mrs. Louis Brown entertained for ‘Mrs. James Wagner Sunday p. m. Rev. Tivis, of Shelbyville, Ky., was a welcome guest in the city last week. Mr. James Green, of Evansville, Ind., was a caller at The Freeman. office this week. Mrs. William Lonas returned last week from her visit to Kentueky xinch improved. Mrs, James Wagner left for ‘home att sr three weeks visit with her daughter Mrs, John Starling. Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Robinson, of Shelbyville, Ind., are the guests of their parents Mr. George R. Robinson. Messrs, Horace Crutcher, Matt Minnis and Mr, Anderson of Louisville were with us Sunday looking at the sights of the Hoosier capital. a ‘The Eastern Baptist Association which convened in Mt. Carmal Baptist church, Brightwood closed last Friday as the result of a very successfal session. Samuel B, Davidson, of Jeffersonville, Ind., was a caller at the office last week. Mr. Davidson is well known in politics and at one time published the “Noon Day Sun, ° Mrs, J.T. V. Hill, 1510 Martindale avenue entertained for Mrs. James Wagner for: dinner Sunday. Those present were; Rev. and Mrs. Gilliam, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. White, Ben Hurley, and Mr. and Mrs. John Starling. The Rev. R. French Harley, D. D., from his palpit Allen Chapel last Sun- day preached two excellent sermons. His discourses were plain and practical. The doctor is a very able divine and seemingly matchless in his oratorizal powers, Mr. Manuel Allen and Wm. Miller, of Muncie, Ind., came over last Sunday on their wheels which took them about four hours. While in the city Mr. Allen visited Mr. and Mrs. Walter Montgomery and his sick sister Mis: Clora Allen and returned home that Sanday night. Mr. and Mrs, Felix of 306 Bird stree entertained a few friends to a 10,0'cloc! lonchen last Friday in honor of Mrs lich Moss of Pera, Ind., and Mrs Rucher of Evansville, Ind. The ladie present were Mrs. Bishop, Mrs. Anthon3 Bradely, Mrs. Henry Moore, Mrs Henry Camble, Mrs. Loss Moss, Mrs ee sets agente GOrruntOR Parrmmn pe aoe actrees eeoeee! | An Important | Summer Linen Event ‘We received a few days ago from our European buyer a ship ment of Austrian linens—he got them at a low figure—so low that we are enabled to sell them at domestic priges. Here's your | opportunity. } 82-in. sq. hemstitched lunch cloths worth 65c, for.... .42 Hemstitched lunch cloths 45-in. sq. worth $1.25, for. .89 | Fringed Table cloths 1-8 size ‘worth $1.25 for......... 95 Hemstitched Damask cloths | 8-4 size worth $2, for.... $1.59 | —Basement. PELTIS DRY GOOD CO THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPEK. Duohett, Miss Hattie Doty and Mrs. Hill. Ninth Presbyterian church Sunday School meets at 9:30 a, m. Rey. Brister will preach atita.m.,and at 8p. m,, public is invited. Miss Alberta Christy has returned from Xenia, O. Miss Nellie Pretiss, of North Indian- ‘polis, was in Cincinnati, Sunday. ‘Mrs.T. J. Bond and daughter have returned from an extensive. visit in Ohio. ‘Misses Jennie and Viola Gee, of Rich- mond, Ind., are visiting Miss Cora Cristy in Blake street. By order of the Afro-American League Council committees are request- ed to united in a body next Wed: nesday evening, the 22nd., at Jones Tabernacle. 8. R. Cassius of Johee, Oklahoma was in the city fora few days this week Mr. Cassius is post master and a farmer of many acres, He thinks that Oklahoma is the Negroes opportunity. Rev. C. W. Newton of theA. M. E church is suffering from a slight paralytic stroke. He is somewhat im- proved at this writing. He has per- formed a wonderful work since he has been here and it is feared that he had overworked himself. Jas. H. W. Howard, publisher of Howard's American Magazine, of Harrisburg, Pa., R. A. Dawson of Chic- ago, Ill., and W. T. Scott of Cairo, IIL, President of the Negro National Anti- Imperial and Anti-Trust League were in attendance at the Anti-Imperialist League meeting held this week. ‘There will be a bicycle lawn fete given at the residence of Mrs. Cousins 2020 Alvord atrest next Friday evening Aug, 24,-1900 which will be for the benefit of Corinthian Baptist church. ‘Those {who will go on their wheels, meet on the Circle at 8 o'clock. Mr, Reed will be leader. All are invited. ‘Mr. C. A. Webb of the well known house moving firm of Webb, Jamison Co., has just returned from Elwood. Ind., where he closed a contract for moving abont 150 tons of machinery. ‘The firm has just completed a job for the street railway company where they moved -and adjusted 400. Ibs of machinery. Mz. and Mrs. D, Owen Robinson, of Frankfort, Ky., and two children, Warren and Wauneda, occompanied by Mrs. Anna E. Jones of Louisville, were the guests of Mrs. D. D. Hunter on Ogden street Sunday. Mr. Robinson and Mrs, Jones returned to their respective home highly pleased with their short stay, but Mrs. Robinson and children will remain some days with her sister as above mention. Jones’ Tabernacle A. M.E. Zion Church. Rey. A. Wakefield pastor. Sunday services as usual at 11 a. ms, and § p. m. Sabbath School 2 p.m. Y. P. S. C. E. 7:30 p. m. We wish to call your attention to the fact that Sunday the 26th will be our regular quarterly meeting. As this will be our last quarterly meet- ing, it is hoped and expected that this will be the best quarterly meeting that we have had during our six years stay in yonr midst. We are.looking forward to every department of the church doing their best to make the meeting a grand success. Let every department be ready to make their report at Quarterly Conference Saturday 25th. All pastor: and their congregations are invited td be with us. Remember this will be our last quarterly meeting together. Don't forget the great Connectional Council on the first Monday in Sept. As this is the first Council that has ever been held let us make it a grand success. All the Bishops of our beloved Zion will be here, let us open our hearts and homes anc ‘be ready to receive them. Don't forge! the time and place Monday Sept. 3, at Jones’ Tabernacle A. M. E. Zion church ‘The “Flower Drill and Concert” giver by the “Young Girls Social Club” Tues J day the 14th was fine, The ‘Young Ladie ‘Oceasia Club” will give a “Lawn Fete’ at the home of Mrs, R. Byron Sheltor 1107 N. Missouri street on Tuesday August 21. Come and have a goo time. Mr. J. W. Cooper and Mise | Annie Brown of Agnes street wer | united in marriage on the 9th by Rev A. Wakefield. | Simpson Chapel Notes. = | ‘The States, under their several Governors, are hard at work raising their revenues, and the indications point to success. Services last Sunday were well attended, both morning ‘and evening. The Sunday School continues to increase ‘in numbers and interest. The State of Kentucky will picnic next Thursday at Mr. Roneys in Mapleton. An enjoyable time was had at the Lawn Fete, this week, at Mr. Marshalls, on North Senate Ave. The pastor has been busily engaged, during the past week, tieing matrimonial knots, Mr. John Milligen and Mise Addie Jasper, were married on Thure- day last, and Mr. R. J. Rickett, an engineer on the Big Four R. R.,.and Miss Esther Pettitt, a white couple, were also made man and wife by our genial pastor. Onr sick list is increas- ing. Mrs. Stuart, in California street and Mrs, Hayden of Martindale-Ave., are both confined to their homes. Quite a amber of Simpson Chapel members ‘attended the temperance meeting at ‘Roberts Park church last Sabbath Eve. On Wednesday next, the 22nd., the Epworth Leaguers of the city will picnic at Broad Ripple Park. Prof. Jacques Art Class closed with an ‘exhibition on Monday night. The work shows that the Prof., and his accom- plished wife, are masters of the art of painting, and their graduates, to whom diplomas were given, are to be con- gratulated upon the showing made. To- morrow will be onr Second Quarterly meeting, and the pastor is expecting a great time. Rev. Dr. Hurley, of Allen Chapel will preach ae p.m, Pre, Elder Sissell at 11 a, m., and 8 p. m. The mem: bers do not need to be reminded that they will be expected to pay their Quarterage. All Methodists do ¢o on Quarterly Meeting occasions. The Love Feast will be held on Monday night, and the Quarterly Conference, on Tues: day night. All pastors are invited, with their congregations. ‘The West Baden, Ind., ball team de- feated the Bedford boys last Tuesday by ascore of 16 to 2. Andy Watson, the Boston colored light-weignt, is back in Philadelphia, Pa., and is open tobox any light or welter-weight boxer. William Kennedy the colored “heavy- weight, fighter is in Indianapolis. He would like to meet ‘‘Shine” Russell, of Alexaydria, Ind., at 172 pounds. Billie Stiles, colored boxer, who is a present conducting a boxing school at Columbus, Ohio, would like to meet the winner ofthe Doc Payne-Shine Russel fight, or any one elso, at 150 pounds. Stiles is also a wrestler, and will take any one on a bont at the same weight. Clarksville, Tenn., the Paducah base ball club, intermingled with players from Cario, Ill, arrived in the city from Nashville, Tenn., Aug. 1 and 2, and played both days, defeating the Clarks- vi leteam each day. The home boys madea brave struggle but were com- pelled to go down before their opponents. One of the managers took French leave from the city in the still hours of mid- night, leaving some of his players penniless ‘‘to paddle their own canoe.’ The unfortunates appealed to the citizens and finally to the former manager of the club, W. L. Johnson who felt deep in his pockets for the wayfaring “Knights of the Road,” who by the expressions of despair on their countenances were more to be pited than censured. ‘That wonderful fighter, Joe walcott, is out. witha challenge to fight any heavy-weight ; pugilist inthe world, and he hurls his first defiance at Jim Jeffries. He has posted $1,000 in the hands of Al Smith as an earnest of his intentions. should Jeffries not accept the challenge it is opento any other man in the heavy-weight division. This challenge is the first fruit of the passing of waleott from the hands of Tom O'Rourke into the hands of Jack Dough erty. ©’Rourke always believed that this man, standing 5 feet 2 inches, conld defeat all the heavy weights, barring Jeffries. Dougherty believes that he can defeat all of them. He does not bai Jeffries, but asa matter of fact rather would meet him first. It is doubtfal i any of the big ones will be in a hurry t take him on after Choynski’s experience with the Barbadoes Demon. Reports says Joe Walcott has given Tom O'Rourke the cold shoulder and hereafter will fight under the manage: ment of Jack Dougherty. There i really nothing new or strange in a fight under the management of Jack Dangh- erty. There is really nothing new nor strange in a fighter dropping one management and taking up with another but in this instance there's1a Negro in the woodpile, and it's not Walcott, either. Afew months ago Dongherts had the management of Jack O'Brien recently defeated by George McFadden ‘Tom O'Rourke, so Dougherty says, al- lured Jack away, thus leaving him (Dougherty) minus a substantial “mea ticket.” Dan threatened to sue O'Rourk: claiming he had an ironclad contrac with O’Brien, but did not make good hi threat. In the meantime O'Rourke and ‘Walcott had aspat, and Dougherty, with his managerial acumen, threw out his line in Waloott’s direction an¢ landed him high and dry. Dougherty got the better of the change, as O'Brier is practically dead, while Walcott i: yery much alive. It’s an ill wind that does not blow somebody good. | G. A. R. AT CHICAGO. Ow Fares vis Sennsyivania Lines tor ‘Thirty-fourth National Encamp- ment. Excursion tickets to Chicago for the Thirty-fourth National Encampent ot the Grand Army of the Republic, will besold via Pennsylvania Lines Aug. 26, 26,27,28, and 29. The rate will be approximately one cent per mule, upen toeverybody. Excursion tickets will be good returning until Aug 31, and érrangements may be made for extension of return limit to Sept 80 inclusive ‘or particulars apply to Ticket Agents of the Pounsylvanis, Lines ‘or sade, W._ W. Richardson, D,P. 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DRUGGISTS To any needy mortal suffering from bowel troubles and too poor to buy CASCARETS we will send a box free, Addces Sterling Remedy Company, Chicago or New York, mentioning advertisement and paper. ro ‘Deafness Cannot be Cured by local applications, as they cannot reach t diseased portion of the ear. There is only on way to cure Deafness, and that 1s by constitu tional remedies. Deafness is caused by an in flamed condition of the mucous lining of the you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hear ing, and when it js entirely closed Deafness i the result, and unless the inflammation ean bx taken out and this tube restored to its norma condition, hearing will be destroyed. forever: nine cases out of tenarecaused by catarrl which isnothing but an inflamed condition o the mucous surfaces. ‘We will give One Hundred Dollars for ans case of Deafness {caused by catarrh] that can not beCared by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Send for cireulars, free, F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, 0 t2-Sold by Druggists, 75e. Hall's Family Pills are the best. A Rare Opportunity for Young Men Desiring to Enter the Ministry. The Phelp’s Hall Bible Training School conducted in connection with the Tuskegee Normal. and Industrial Institute offers exceptional opportunities for young men who wish to prepare for the Christian Ministry. A special build- ing known as the Phelp’s Hall Bible ‘Training School is set apart for this department of the work. It contains a chapel, library, reading room, office, three recitation rooms and forty sleep- ing rooms. The teaching is wholly unde: nominational, the purpose being to help all denominations and not to antagonize any: The cost of board is $8 per month and students are given achance to work out a portion of this, leaving as a rale, bat five or six dollars to payin cash. A few who have no money are given an opportunity to work ont all of their ex- penses. Lack of means need debar none. ‘The teaching in this department is free. ‘The next school term begins September 11. Farther information may be had by addressing Booker ‘T. Washington, Principal, ‘Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama. a dae Columbus, 0., special: Sam Jones, ‘the preacher crank, with bis usual amount of jocular sayings, was in our ‘county and kept the audience pleased throughout his discourse. * * The State ‘Baptist Sunday-School Convention held here was of an exceedingly high order, and the eminent speeches and profound essays were a marked devia- tion from the old-time convention. * * Mr. Robert K. Stephens, one of our wealthy colored men, is about to make a profitable investment. * * The Pgo- ple’s Band is having more engage- ments than it can ill, Tt is apparent the reason is on account of the pro- i‘iciency of the leader and members, * * The Rev. Mr. White, of Washington, D. C., who is a collecting agent for an association looking to the establish- ment of a national home for the aged preachers, is at St. Paul A. M. 5. Church, # * Mr. G. W. Young, ex steward of the Athenaeum Club, Balt. more, is in the elty, previous to going to Pittsburg to establish his business * * The People’s drug store, recently established here, is successfully disap- pointing the expectations of the croakers. * * Mr. Arthur Brown, of Wilberforce, is in town. Second Baptist church in Indianapolis is out of debt the result of a grand rally at which the members and friends brought in $2,170. Flanner & Buchanan, —— THE LEADING ——— FUNERAL DIRECTORS $20 N. Illinois §t., bet.New York and Vermont st BEST SERVICE FAIR PRIOES SUITS "CEO F YOUNG ” ra in All TerBectiss Satistaction Guaranteed 115 W. 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