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Now is the Time to Subscribe for The Freeman. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE..... THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME 13 NUMBER 36 RACE ENTERPRISE SHOWN BY OUR PEOPLE IN THIS THRIVING BLUEGRASS CITY. MANY HAPPENINGS IN SOCIETY. Death Claims a Respected Citizen - Growing Interest Manifested in the Coming Annual Fair-Dr. Davis, a Graduate of Central College of Tennessee Doing Good Work. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8. 1900 INDIANAPOLIS SEP. 8 1900 PUBLIC LIBRARY Dr. J. R. A. CROSSLAND, St. Joseph, Missouri. sale at its new depot, Lancaster & Co.'s drug store, 705 Jackson street, near Seventh. Lancaster & Co.'s drug store is gradually growing in popularity and publie favor. They keep a fresh line of goods. Prescriptions from any physician will be filled accurately by a registered pharmacist day or night. Prof. Law will leave next week for Jackson, Tenn., where he will enter upon his work in the Lane College. He thinks the prospects for an excellent session of school at the noted institution of learning are good. From Magnolia Land. Tallahassee Fla. Special.-Mr. and Mrs. F. Page of Apalachicola were pleasant visitors to the city the past week. Mrs. R. G. Farrell and Miss Maggie.B. Long, two of Leon's teachers'are home again after another successful term at their country schools. Dr. Geo. P. Norton and District Grand Master J.R. Page was among the visitors from Apalachicola the past week. Mr. Richard Shields of Woodville, and Miss Sarah English of this city were married at the former place Wednesday evening, Aug., 22nd. Mr. J. T. Starks of Monticello was in the city the past week attending the District Committee meetings. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Harris, of Jacksonville has been 'spending several pleasant days in the city this week. Mr. G. C. McPherson has been down the past week with fever. Robert Thigpen, one of the old Tallahassee boys, came up from Jacksonville Saturday to spend a few days with friends. P. E. Smith is out again after resting (several days with fever. Mrs. Nana B. Livingston, formerly of this city, but now of the metropolis, is in the city visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. M. E. Cox, of Jacksonville spent the past week in the city. Messrs. A. J. Cain, J. G. Riley, J. W. Davis. John Nelson and others attended the unveiling of the Masonic monument at Ocala this week. Call on P. E. Smith for the Freeman every Saturday. Interesting Notes. Milwaukee, Wisconsin Special—The St. Marks A. M. E. Church Barbecue was a great success. Addresses by Congressman Otjen, W. T. Green on disfranchisement of the Negro in the South, and by Attorney Chas. A. A. Megee who delivered a stirring address on Abraham Lincoln. Committee of arrangement, Wm. D. Hargrow, chairman; H. Bland, J. Thornton, A. A. Robinson, T. Burgett. Committee on dinner and refreshments, Mrs. Tate, chairman, Mrs. Lyvers, Mrs. E. Burnett, Mr. A. Blackwell and Mrs. S. A. Robinson, 2,500 G. A. R. veterans came on the Whaleback, white and colored and were entertained at Sclizt park. Mrs. A. Lawrence died Saturday evening September 1, 19.0. Rev. J. B. Odan is still carrying on his revival meetings which are largely attended. Mr. Charles Furgerson formerly the Freeman agent in Muncie Indiana writes that the Freeman is selling at 25 cents a copy in Anaconda Montana. Mr. Furgerson is head waiter at the Anaconda Hotel and he says more colored men should 'come West. Mr. Hale the veteran St. Paulporter celebrated his 26th year with the company lately. Mr. Reese of Waukesha is in the city. Mr. Bill Jack son, of Hollywood Miss. is in the city looking for lost relatives. Dick Catlin has arrived in the city and reports *n* delightful summer trip. Misses Rachel and Clara Black gave a pink tea Monday evening from 8 to 9. Mr. stevens is greatly missed at the Whaleback docks during afternoons. The young men's social club will give their firstautumn dance Sept., 30 at Keiens Hall. Mr. Willie Hawkins' arrived in the city from Washington D. C. on a short vacation visiting his parents. A. C. Beatty has left for Berea, Ky. G. W. Lay of this city left here on the 3rd, inst enroute to Mehary Medical College. Mr. Lay will spend a few days in Chicago, Indianapolis, and Cincinnati before going to Nashville. News Items. East St.Louis, Ill., Special.—A grand rally was held at St. John A. M. E. Zion church last Sunday. Miss Lizzie Thomas and her mother were visiting in Springfield, Mo., last week. A grand barbecue and picnic were held at King's street Aug 25. Opened on Fifth street, a new restaurant, William Ellington, proprietor. The Negro Council club held its monthly meeting last week. The Knights of Tabor held their annual installation the 30th of August. We mourn the death of Miss E. Berkhalter which took place the 28th of August, and Alice Johnston the 23rd. The funeral of E. Berkhalter was attended at St. John and that of Alice Johnston at Macedonia. An Appeal Editor the Freeman: Please allow me to say to the many readers that no stronger aid could be given to race progression than the subscription of every family however poor, to some race journal! It matters not how humble or high their walks in life may be they should subscribe for some race paper. Our people need to read more for it is an incentive of aspiration that gives vent to zeal and courage in fostering the united action that might be the purpose of the race. We have no truer representatives than our newspapers. It seems to me that writers should throw their shoulders together in preserving this great idea of increasing the circulation of Negro literature in our homes, for by this alone we can tell the rise and the fall of our moral conditions, we can see defect and put into effect. For by the pen nations make great treaties. The child in its infancy is raised with the pen to its cultured womanhood or manhood. Why not infuse, enthuse and inspire our people to make at ence a mad rush, for Negro pictures; Negro histories and Negro newspapers which is the daily circular history of the present time; keep posted. Now when we read, like when we eat, we should eat the best, why not read the best? Subscribe for a Negro paper at once. I cannot attempt to advertise the Freeman it needs none, read it, business and professional men read it, let us fall in line. Not only read it but pay for it. Yours. S. P. MITCHELL, Pres. National Educational Council, Midway, Ky. Fred Bradley of Hart and Bradley proprietors of the Elite Tonsoral Emporium 604 Ship, St. "St. Joseph, Michigan, is one of the Freemen's most ardent admirers THE HOGAN CASES HOGAN CASES ARE ALL COMPROMISED TO SATISFACTION THE DREAM OF WEALTH CAME Minstrels Gets Fifteen Thousand Cold Hot or Warm Dollars From the Canadian - Australian Steamships Company--The Suit Caused From a Refusal to Transfer this Company. Fifteen thousand good hard dollars are to be poured into the pockets of the members of the Hogan minstrel troupe and those who backed them. Those merry black troubadours will have more money then they ever dreamed of before. The dream of wearn which came to them as a result of the numerous suits they filed against the Canadian-Australian Steamship Company last spring on account of the refusal of the company to carry them from Honolulu to Victoria, has been realized and they are to receive the cash as soon as the mails can take the money to them. This result was made known recently when the attorneys for Hogan and his troupe and those of the steamship company reached a compromise by which the suits were all discontinued and the entire matter ended by the payment of the lump sum of $15,000 to the attorneys for the plaintiffs. Baxter Bruce, chief counsel for the steamship company at Sydney, N. S. W., arrived on the Aorangi last week and he bore instructions from his company to reach a compromise of the suits at any cost. The company has feared for sometime that one of their vessels might be attached for the payment of the judgment already secured against them, and as a few days delay in port here would cost the company more than all the suits amounted to, they wished to compromise and get the matter entirely out of the way. The Hogan incident was one of the most sprightly that has enlivened Honolulu for a long time. Hogan and his troupe came from Australia early in the spring and played several weeks, and then several more weeks here. The "Unbleached Americans," as he proudly announced them, cut a wide swath, especially Hogan himself, who is a bright and merry Negro. But the pilikis began when the troupe started to leave for Victoria. They had some up from Australia on the Canadian-Australian boat, having purchased through tickets, with stopover privileges in Honolulu. But when they came to go away on the Miowera her captain refused to take them for some unexplained reason claiming that the ship was full, and urging other excuses. The unbleached Americans believed that the color line had been drawn, and they brought suit against the company for $5,000 each. There were twenty nine of these suits filed on one day by Kinney, Ballou & McClanahan, and three of them were brought to trial before a month had been passed. All three resulted in judgments against the company. Hogan got $2,250, Hurley Thyous $175, and Mrs. Jennie Alexander, $5,000. All were appealed, and the rest hung on awaiting the decision of the Supreme Court. But the end came when the suits were all compromised and those remaining on the docket will be stricken off, and the boats from Victoria need not lurk on the horizon line when they touch in future at this port, but may come boldly into the harbor without fear of an attachment. Visiting Friends St. Louis Mo. Special—Miss Carrie J. Lloyd, daughter of Hon. G. Lloyd. J. P. of Priars Point, Miss., is spending a delightful stay in the city of St. Louis. Miss Lloyd is the guest of Miss Mattie Horton, formerly of New Orleans. To say that Miss Lloyd is a favorite and a belle among the smarter set of the city would be but mildly putting it. We wish Miss Lloyd a pleasant stay while in our city. By the Sad Sea Waves. New York Special.—Mrs. $A. L. Jordan and son have returned to Atlantic City N. J., to spend the remainder of the summer. They will be joined in a few days by Mrs. J. H. Jarrott who is at present spending the summer with her husband H. Jarrott, who is head bellman at Sea Bright N. J. The Democratic position regarding trust is opposition to them provided we can do the talking; but protection for them if Republicans propose to do the acting. POLITICS IN GREATER NEW YORK CITY. Negro Democrats in New York Trying to Fool Their Colored Brothers. HISTORY OF ASSAULT AND BRUTALISM Advice of Chairman Hanna to all Republicans--Tammany Hall Responsible for Recent Riots IN THE GREAT METROPOLIS Mr. Croker's organ, The New York Telegraph, seems to regard the stringing up of a Negro to a lamp post, in the streets of New York, by the mob during the late riots in t at city as a very rich joke. The incident seems to have furnished considerable matter for its faci tious space writers, who were brutally witty at the expense of this innocent and outraged Negro citizen. The Tammany police are the real aggressors and the criminals who should be punished for that disgraceful riot. The system of highway robbery introduced into the Tenderloin and other districts of New York City by police captains, their go betweens, by which they exact blood money from the criminal classes in return for immunity from arrest for open violation of the law, is the true cause of the recent riot there and the terrible consequences which followed it. The New York Democrats of the baser element are not novices at the business of hanging Negroes to lamp posts. They tried their hands at that business during the draft riots in 1863, which have gone into history, and they made them selves infamous by breaking into the Negro orphan asylum and murdering innocent Negro babes in other quarters of the city. Of course the Negro Democracy of New York, led by Chief Lee, will march the black legions to the polls in November next, and vote them solidly for Bryan and Stevenson. They would not be good and consistent Democrats if they did not lick the hands that smote them. The delegation of colored men, headed by Chief Lee, that called on Acting Mayor Guwengh-imer to demand that the officers who clubbed innocent colored citizens during the riot be punished, are all of them humorists of a very superior order. Nobody has any faith in the sincerity of these new champions of the race, for the good reasons that they have heretefore had no word to say brutal treatment of the Negro by the Democratic party in other States, that they have not used their influence (if they have any) in urging the Democracy to put something in State and National platforms against lawlessness. So that this recent ebulation of indignation which emanates from these Negro Democrats is a grand stand play and the idea is not of Negro origin. The Democrats are not in the habit of playing that kind of politics. They do not keep it on tap. The significance of this move is obvious, and the move itself will prove impotent. No police officers will be punished for clubbing Negroes, but the protest of Negro Democrats against their assaults upon the race is of record and will be considered good campaign material by the short sighted black brethren who are unable to see how very shallow is this whole performance of the smooth and counterfeit pretreatment of the Hon. Richard Croker. Tammany Hall is the real criminal because it has made, and is making, merchandise of its official power and its political influence. Tammany Hall, reeking with corruption from head to foot, a stench in the nostrils of decent men, a festering scab on the body of society, is responsible for all the villainy, all the ruffianism and rowdyism which recently disgraced the second largest city of the world, and caused the statue of Liberty on Bedlo's Island to blush for shame at the depravity and barbarian of its enlightened white men. An any decent or self-respecting race loving Negro so far forget his manhood as to case his vote for this party? God forbid! Chairman Hanna's recent speech to Republicans of Asbury Park, N. J., is worth remembering by all Republicans who want to see President McKinley reelected. Too much over confidence will not accomplish that result. "Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty" and the more vigilance all Republicans exercise, the surer the victory which is already expected, but which a foolish indifference to the points of vantage we have already gained may prove disastrous. We want to go into this camp. wi THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORID NEWSPAPER the feeling that nothing is sure or certain except death and taxes, and we should speedily get out of the habit of accepting a gospel truth Democratic versions of the disintegration of that party. Tammany Hall is as foxy now as it has always been, and it always gets together with celerity and dispatch on election day. The splits, factions and bad feeling said to exist in that party among the leaders who are more or less anxious to attend Mr. Croker's political funeral are part of a deep scheme which is intended to create a feeling of security among Republicans which will of course assist the Democrats in securing the prize. The Democratic family quarrel will be settled in sixty-five minutes after they have discovered that confiding Republicans have taken them seriously and are sleeping on their guns. Guns do not make good beds, and it is best not to sleep on them at all. Democrats never sleep. People who are hu gry for spoils have not time for sleep. We must give our friends, the enemy, credit for having a system of organization and a method of doing business with its opponents which is practical, if not always successful. The tactical Democratic fighter takes nothing for granted. He believes in the potency and value of details, and in the efficacy of bull-dog tenacity in a fight for big stakes. He has a penchant for steaks and stakes, and when he wins them he enjoys them. The headquarters and blue pencil fighter, who is too tired to take the field, and too willing to take and adopt as his own the opinions and estimates of others, as to the result of the battle, has never yet won a battle and never will. The Democrats have reduced campaigning to a positive science. They are real Democrats in the struggle for supremacy, for every man in the party from the highest to the lowest mingles in splendid alliance, each imbued with the one central idea—victory—and to secure this they stop at nothing short of inglorious defeat. It is to be hoped that the Republicans in the present campaign will throw off some of their reserve and begin to "play ball" in earnest. The duty of all Republicans is to get together immediately. If they will do this Mr. Bryan will be one consecutive week after Nov. 6th trying to find out whether he was blown up by dynamite or kicked by the nameless long eared animal which is sometimes pictured to represent the Democratic party in action. One of Mr Lincoln's witticisms, which will apply to the methods of the Democratic party to-day, will not be out of place here. The passage occurs in one of his messages after his first inauguration. He said: "With rebellion thus sugar-coated they have been drugging the public mind of their section for more than thirty years until at length they have brought many good men to a willingness to take up arms against the government." The public printer excepted to the use of the word "sugar-coated" as being undignified. The word expresses precisely my idea, and I am not going to change it. The time will never come when the people won't know exactly what sugar-coated means. Mr. Lincoln was right. The sugar-coated speeches of Mr. Bryan have almost persuaded a number of good Americans to commit political suicide by going against the best and only party which has demonstrated its capacity to govern this country as it ought to be governed. It is the only party that can honestly be accused of possessing practical knowledge of the science of government. Democracy cost the South $5,263,403. - 553,26. At the close of the war of the rebellion the debt of the Confederate Government was $2,345,297,823. With the surrender of the rebel armies every dollar of this war debt was wiped out of existence, and it was a dead loss to those who held its securities. No better illustration of Democratic incompetency and incapacity can be furnished than these figures furnish. The Democratic party has not learned much since the war of the rebellion. It has not demonstrated any more ability than it originally possessed. It still believes in repudiation and in juggling with the finances of the country. It took a good many years to bring the Republican party up to its present standard, and a great many millions of money, and thousands of lives to make possible the existence of such a party. What has been accomplished cannot with safety to the party nor the honor and good faith of the nation be undone. Great parties are not made in four years nor are they created in Nebraska. It is a noticeable fact that all the howlers for a change in the presidential office wear long hair, except those who are short haired, and they are familiar with such works as "Looking Backward" "Progress and Poverty," "The Money of Nations" (which they do not handle). "The Life and Times of W. J. Bryan," and other stan. dan literature more or less diverting. The Imperial Roscoe Conkling once gave utterance to a sentence in replying to a Democratic opponent in the Senate, which was as meaty as it was meaningful: "The shallows murmur while the deeps are dumb." If you will put your ear to the ground you will hear a great deal of murmuring just now of hungry patriots on the other side who are just dying for a chance to save the country from McKinleyism, trusts, imperialism and all otherisms in their political vocabulary. "Understanding the spirit of our institutions," said Lincoln, 'to aim at the elevation of men, I am opposed to whatever tends to degrade them." This is not Democratic doctrine The Democracy believes in elevating black men with a rope, and it degrades them by making them political pariahs, robbing them of constitutional rights and manhood. Are you with these reformers? WATERPROOF COLLARS, Page 5. Interesting Comments. Milwaukee, Wis., special: Capt. J. B. Buford has returned from Rock Island, Ill., where he was attending K. of T. conclave, the Grand Arch Chapter and the Grand Commandery of K. of T., comprising the jurisdiction of Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa. Officers elected for the ensuing year: R. E. Moore, Chicago, G. E. C.; G. H. Green, Springfield, G. H. P.; Dep. G. E. C, R. D. Foster. * * Mr. Oliver Davis, of Madison, Wis., paid the Cream City a brief visit Saturday. Mr. Davis is the commodore of the Madison Yacht Club. * * Miss E. Morgan, of Louisville, Ky., is in the city. * * Miss L. Raynolds, of Madison, paid the Cream City a visit and called to see her many friends here. * * Mrs. Keel, of Chicago, is visiting her son, Mr. Keel, of State street. * * Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, of Chicago, are in the city, and stopping at the Hotel DeWalls. * * Mr. C. Howard, of Chicago Heights, is in the city. * * Miss Willie Samuels, graduate of University of Wisconsin, 1900, has gone to Paris, Ky., to teach school. * * Miss Mamie Green, of Madison, Wis., graduate of University of Wisconsin, class of 1900, will pay the Cream City a visit before leaving for Washington, D. C. * * St. Marks A. M. E. Church will give their annual barbecue Aug. 30 at Snider's Park. * * Rev. Odam is still carrying on his work in the neighborhood of Fourth and Wells streets, Assistant, Rev. Jackson, of Bay View Baptist Church. * * Cora Jones committed suicide Saturday night. She is from Dallas, Tex. She left a letter stating her cause for the act. * * Several colored companies are billed for some of the Milwaukee theaters in the early season. * * Mr. Wm. Hutton, former head waiter at the Davidson, has gone to Montana. The Freeman wishes him well. * * We are glad to announce at this writing that Mrs. Burgett and baby are doing well. * * Chas. Furguron, L. T. Stevens, H. Vaughs and Wm. Hutton left for Montana Wednesday evening. * * Rev. Wm. Watson, who has been attending the bedside of his sister, Mrs. W. A. Carr, has returned home. * * The colored young Republicans will organize and demand something from the party. * * Mr. J. S. McFadden has organized a mandolin club at the Plankington House. * * Mr. McMoore has gone to Knoxville, Tenn., on a short visit. * * Capt. C. White celebrated his twenty-first year as an employee at the Plankington. Captain White is a man of sterling ability and has a host of friends with the traveling public. The captain will soon take a better half. * * Mrs. Benson has opened up a first class ladies' and gents' shoe shining parlor at 171% Third street. WATERPROOF COLLARS, Page Newsy Pointers. Eufala. Ala., special: Unless you read The Freeman you are not up with the times. Subscribe at once. * * Mrs J. E. Nelms, who has been quite sick, is improving. * * Malone Bros. run a first-class grocery store and fish stand on Randolph street, and should have the patronage of our race. Mr. A. A. Malone, who is a member of the firm, favored the agent with his subscription last week. * * Mr. Gus Askew has finished his beautiful residence on the bluff. * * Mr. J. A. Ward, the well known colored merchant, is a subscriber to The Freeman. * * Mr. J. E. 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All trains first-class coaches. 12:15 Noon train has Dining Cars for St. Louis 11:20 P.M. train has local sleeping cars starting from Indianapolis for St. Louis and Evansville, open every night at 8:30. All trains enter the Emigration Station at Terre Haute and St. Louis. Ticket offices, No. 48 West Washington street and Union Station. W. W. RICHARDSON, D. P. A., INDIANAPOLIS, IND. E. A. FORD, G. P. A. FOUND A The Magn ALL {GROCERS SELL IT COMFORT! to convince any one that our SERGE back—warranted fast colors, are just the thing workmanship, perfect fitting garments. tailoring Co. EICOLLEGE ing Classical, Scientific and Literary Courseso pecial, Including Agriculture, Carpentering, Pg ories, for young men, young women, boys and girls. hted. Location most heartful. for catalogue to Rev. R. W. McGranahan, President New York AND Boston Limited" VIA BIG FOUR NEW YORK CENTRAL TO EASTERN CITIES (Effective April 29, 1900.) Lv. Indianapolis.....2:40 p.m Lv. Bellefontaine.....6:00 p.m Lv. Marion.....6:50 p.m Lv. Galion.....7:30 p.m FAMOUS KNJCKERBOCKER SPECIAL still runs on the old schedule. Ask for Tickets H.M. Bronson, Assistant General Passenger Agent, Indianapolis, Ind. Warren J. Lynch, General Passenger Agent Cincinnati, O. AT LAST! WAITER THE WA.1 EDITED BY W. FORREST COZART. Mr. T. R. Griffin a well known waiter who formerly lived in Milwaukee, Wis. is now located in New Orleans, La., at 3119 Chestnut st. Messrs. J. F. Holt, Jas Brown, W. R. Scurry and W. R. Waulins, well known waiters of Dayton, O., are rusticating this summer at the world's famous seashore resort, Atlantic City, N. J. Mr. S. Williams is now head waiter at the Hotel Me ropole, Detroit, Mich. During the last year the Metropole has made several changes in its head waiters and crew having had two sets of white waiters, but as they cannot give satisfaction, a colored head and side waiters have been re-installed. The Metropole is on the European plan and is considered a hard house to hold as it has a very large trade. We hope that Mr. Williams will prove to be the right man. Mr. Lewis Devens, has succeeded Mr. T Murray, a white head waiter, at the Russel House, Detroit, Mich. Mr. Devens has been second waiter at the Russel for a long time, therefore he thoroughly understands the ins and outs of his new job. We wish Mr. Devens much success at the Russel and trust that he will further demonstrate the superiority of the colored man over the white man as a head waiter. If the Republican candidate for the Presidency, Mr. Wm. Mckinley was as sure of all other votes as he may be of the colored waiters' he could rest assured of his election next November. The boys are just pulling off their hats to McKinley and Roosevelt. There are 325 000 colored waiters in the United States and 99 per cent of them are going to vote for McKinley and Roosevelt. The Head and Second Waiters' National Benefit Association has accomplished more for the colored waiters in the last two years than has ever been accomplished. When the true spirit of the H. and S. W. N. B. A. is thoroughly understood by the side waiters and the hotel fraternity at large it will be proclaimed as the hotel waiters most ardent friend. The main object of the association is to find employment for the colored head and side waiter. The next important object is to teach them how to hold these positions after they have been secured. The Association has placed 100 head waiters in good paying positions, most of whom have suce ded white head waiters. The association has over 250 members and they are employing over 10,000 waiters throughout the country. In a few years the H. & S. W. N. B. A. will be to the colored waiter what the K of L. is to the laborer. Do you understand? The Columbus Hotel, Co., of Columbus, Ohio, operating the Great Southern, Chittenden, and Neil hotels has gone into the hands of a receiver. About six months' ago a hotel trust was organized in Columbus comprising the above hotels. Such an organization was uncalled for, therefore it was bitterly opposed by the waiters and other citizens of Columbus. The combination of the above hotels would not have been a bad one, neither would it have proved a financial failure had it been under the management of the proper persons. Unfortunately, however, the three hotels was placed under the management of a man who possessed the wrong conceptions as to how to properly organize the various departments of large hotels. His ideas were to drive, builddoze and abuse his employees, and thus make such cowards of them until they would shake with mortal fear whenever he approached them. His disrespect for those whom he had placed at the head of the various departments never failed to turn everything into chaos. Instead of being an organizer on which his personal success depended he was simply a disorganizer, and thus he destroyed the very confidence, co-operation and honesty which he absolutely needed to make his pet scheme a success. It can be plainly seen how the goose that laid the golden egg was killed, and how this foolish THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. man burned the bridges behind him, consequently he could not escape the financial crash which has justly overtaken him. The National Cash Register Co. courts the advice and good will of its employees, hence its great success. Is a hint to the wise sufficient? Mr. Wesley L. Edwards, a waiter at the beach hotel, Chicago, who has just returned from Lake Harbor, Mich., has just composed the following poem: AN OD LAKE HARBOR. Entrancing, inspiring and memorable. Beneficient, for a new grand. Thy lakes majestic swelling Views of the Holt Land; Thy ceremonies are many' Thou land of peace and rest. Revealing nature's beauty. Upon thy follicle contort. I love thy old Lake Harbor breeze Thy hotel and its guest; Thy frequent eails of laughter and after a late夜; I love thy no night lake, Its thrill of jo and bliss. I love thy rustic and lawn And nature's ever chang ng kiss. I love thy many golfers, That royal, ancient name, I am so sure of thy degree, And of thy fury fame; I am so sure of thy finest, The finest and the best; And all the lovely scenic views, With which thou'rt ever elest. Mr. John Williams, who was head waiter at the Russell House, Detroit, Mich., for about thirty years, is reported to be in destitute circumstances. Mr. Williams is now an old man, and is unable to perform any manual labor. He is without money, relatives or friends, and his case is to be pitted. How a man can manage to hold one position for thirty years, receiving a good salary, and then neglect to provide for his feeble days is hard to explain, but Mr. Williams is not the only head nor side waiter who has been guilty of the above act, which is nothing short of criminal. In nearly every hotel of note there are old and young men who are following in John William's footsteps. These men spend their salary and tips for foolishness as fast as they receive it, and even, sometimes, before they get it in their possession it is all spent, and they have nothing to show for it. They rush into the future without considering the consequences. They believe that each day should be left to provide for itself. They do not make any provision for the days of adversity or old age. To this reckless class I will say that there is a day of reckoning coming, but then it will be too late. Now is the time to provide for the future—in the hey day of your youth and prosperity. As an example, the above, waiters, point to Mr. W. F. Martin, head waiter at the Denison Hotel, Indianapolis, Ind., who was twenty years head waiter at the Grand Hotel of that city, during which time he accumulated a snug little fortune, and still he is working as hard as ever, but when he reaches that stage that he is not able to perform his duties he can spend the balance of his days peacefully and happily enjoying the fruits of his life savings. The same is true of Mr. J. J. Miles, head waiter at the Plankinton House, Milwankee, Wis. During the twenty-four years Mr. Miles has been at the Plankinton he has put his money to good use, consequently he owns valuable real estate, and the house in which he lives could not be purchased for less than $8,000. The old style of snapping the fingers, by the head waiters, at the waiters, has been abandoned except in a few cases where the head waiter is ignorant and ranks with the back numbers. When there are a first-class colored head waiters, who are thoroughly up-to-date in service and gentlemanly in their general deportment, in charge of the leading hotels of the country then the side waiters will receive the proper instructions. A waiter should always attempt to speak as intelligent and act as gentlemanly as possible while in the presence of the guest as the wrong doings and short comings of every individual colored man is charged up to the race. This can be done without, in the least, appearing to be officious. Clarksville, Tenn.—Mr. William Parrish, better known as "pap," head waiter of the Arlington Hotel, after a romantic courtship, issued invitations to his wedding on the 22d inst., to Mrs. Mattie Simson the 23d inst. The wedding ceremonies were performed by Rev. J. W. Smith, on Gupton avenue. The wedding was more of a quiet than an elaborate affair, and was witnessed by a large number of friends, including the entire corps of waiters, who were led by "Pomp" Quarles, who offered a toast to the Freeman in the following political lines: "Here's to the Freeman and its management of the week; I drink his contents of this glass to their health." After the pastime the bride and groom were received. To the great number of Afro-Ameri- CONTINUED ON SEVENTH PAGE 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 grits, credentials nor references. Surely the colored people are not so wanting in sense as to throw their time and money away on such. Dr. Shea refers to the Hon. Chas. Miller, capitalist, 2481 Atlantic avenue; the Hon. Wm. Denmore, architect and builder, 47 Cleva 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 direct to. He has now and always bad 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 parish oners was sick and in trouble for a long time, Mrs. Brown, 37 Gay street. No one seemed to understand her case. She had several doctors, but none of them seemed to know what was the matter. None could do her any good. It was my duty as her pastor to call and see her. Hearing of the wonderful work being done by Dr. Shea the last few years, I thought I would call and see him myself. I found him a sympathetic gentleman. He gave me a wonderful test of his powers; told me to send him a lock of the patient's hair, which I did by her daughter. He told at once what was the matter and in a short time cured her sound and well. Her family had seemingly been under a cloud. Now all is changed. All are well and prosperous. I can truly and heartily recommend Dr. Shea to all those in sickness or distress of any kind. REV. WILLIAM JOHNSON. Pastor Lebanon Church, Brooklyn. Dr. Shea can show thousands such as he above. DR. SHEA. Has been carefully educated in the Homeopathic and Electric schools of medicine. His success is wonderful in curing paralysis, rneumaism, asthma, sore eyes, tumors, cancers, constipation, ague dyspnea, tape worms, 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. A is registered physician. A new remedy for rheumatism just discovered, not a filiment. Hopeless cases and those that others can not cure solicited to call. Fat folks thin, the childless made parents. All letters must contain $1.00, two stamps, age, lock of hair. Charges for medical treatment only. Closed Sundays. Mention this paper. 651 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. A. G. Kreitlein Co. Bargain hoe Store The Largest Sale on Boots and Shoes Boots and Shoes We are Re ailing at Whole sale price. Many Ladies' and Children's Shoes. We are also-celling Rubbers Articles 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. Sent postpaid on receipt of $1.00 60c buys a pair of black kinky hair Braids 16 inches long. 30c buys a Single Braid kinky hair 1 inchles long. Bangs Hair Pin and Ornaments of every description. Most complete line of hair goods in this country for Colored * People Send stamp for N w Illustrate t Catalogue. 153 Larch St. LANSING, MICH (In writing please mention the Freeman.) HOWARD UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON, D. C. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT INCLUDING: Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Colleges Thi-ty-third Session, 1901, 1901) will begin October 1, 1900, and continue even (7) months. Tutti n fee in Medical and Dental Colleges, each $80. Pharmac- nic Coll go, $70. All students must register before Oct. 12, 700. For catalogue or further information ap ply to— F. J. SHADP. M. D., Sec. caryt. 901 R Street, N. W., City of Washington. 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 Pennsylvania Line FOR Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, Washington, Pittsburgh, Dayton. Philadelphia, Baltimore, Pittsburg. Columbus. FOUR PAST TRAINS DAILY Leave Indianapolis, 3:35 AM; 8:25 AM, 3:05 PM Ship Car on P.M. rough Sleeping and Dining Car Service. FOR CHICAGO and NORTHWEST TWO PAST TRAINS DAILY. Leave Indianapolis, 11:35 AM; 12:20 PM Buffet Parlor Car on day train and local Sleeping Car on night train. Open every night 8:30 for passengers. LOUISVILLE and SOUTH Lv Indianapolis, 4:10 A M 8:05 A M 9:00 M 7:10 M 7:10 M T 11:00, daily except SUN. For tickets and sleeping car space call on agency at Washington street, Union Station or address W. W. RICHARDSON, D. P. A. E. A. FORD, G. P. A. SANTAL MIDY In & Sears Gomorrihy and dischayed from the tertiary or- ganis, arrested by Sands Midy Capenuleswithoutintention Price $1.4, of ALL Prints or P.O. Box 2081, New York. NOTICE MISS IDA PRETER, of Paris, Mo., writes the following: I have been using the Original OZONIZED OX MARROW for two months only and I am well pleased with it. I was so bald that I were shamed of myself, to-day I have a thick growth of hair call over my head three inches long. When I am asked by people what I am do- ing for my hair that it is grown so beati- fully I tell them it is the original Ozonized Ox Marrow that did the work. Oceaneed Ox Marrow (copyrighted) also makes curly or kinky hair straight, smooth and pizable. Prevents fa ling out and breaks out of the creative new disguise. Warranted harmless. Only 50 cents. Sold by dealers. If your dealer cannot supply you, will send you grover pack one bottle for 65 cents or three for $1.440. Write your name and address plainly to the GZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 80 Wabash Ave. Chicago. =HARTONA= Matchless and Positively Unequalled for Straightening all Kinky, Knotty, Stubborn, Harsh, Curly Hair. HARTONA will make the hair grow long, soft, and straight. The use of one box of HARTONA will show immediate results. Makes the hair grow on bald and thin places. HARTONA cures Dandruff, Baldness, Falling Out of the Hair and all Skin pains. Remember, that HARTONA can help hair remedy by the market because it the best. Price $1,00 a box. Don't allow your hair and face to be ruined by the worst chemicals that are sold cheap to catch the ignorant and uneducated classes. HARTONA is used by over 50,000 people in every State in the Union. HARTONA does not have to be used all the time, as it straightens the hair and gives it fresh life and lustre, and the hair stays and grows naturally straight after the use of HARTONA. On box of HARTONA can be used by every one in the family. Benefitus and improves children's hair just the same as adults. Money positively refunded if you are not perfectly satisfied. HARTONA FACE WASH will gradually turn the skin of a black will turn the skin of a mulatto person WASH will not lighten the skin in softs remains and bright without conti does the work. It is your duty to look delighted patrons send us testimonials States. HARTON FACE WASH will Black-Heads, Freckles, and a hemless shade of skin on pack, face, and with each bottle. HARTON FACE to any part of the United States on Remember, your money is positively r fied and delighted with the Hartona Re will gradually turn the skin of a black person five or six shades lighter, and will turn the skin of a mulatto person perfectly white. HARTONA FACE WASH will not lighten the skin in spots, but all over evenly. The skin remains soft and bright without continual use of the Face Wash. One bottle does the work. It is your duty to look as beautiful as possible. Thousands of delighted patrons send us testimonials every year from all over the United States. HARTONA FACE WASH will remove Wrinkles, Dark Spots, Pimples, Black-Heads, Freckles, and all Blemishes of the Skin. You can regulate the shade of skin on neck, face, and hands to any shade you wish. Full directions with each bottle. HARTONA FACE WASH is perfectly harmless, and is sent to any part of the United States on receipt of price—$1.00 per bottle. Remember, your money is positively refunded if you are not absolutely satisfied and delighted with the Hartona Medies. HARTONA NO-SMELL will remove all smells and bad odors of chafed limbs, etc. HARTONA NO-SMEL ing from disagreeable odors caused by Sent anywhere on receipt of price—50c. Address all orders to— HART To introduce our remedies in this ci cut out and mail to us this Coupon and HARTONA HAIR STRAIGHTENER HARTONA FACE WASH, worth $2.0 SMELL, worth 50c. The entire lot of securely sealed, so that no one can tell Coupon. Order goods now, as this gra Write your name and address plainly. M Order, Express, or enclosed in a Register HARTONA REMEM 909 E. Main Street GENTLEMEN: I enclose you ONE lowing goods at once— Three Large Boxes HARTONA HA Two Large Bottles HARTONA FAC One Package HARTONA NO-SMEL My Name is House No._____, Street_____ City_____, County_____ AGENTS WANTED IN EVERY TOWN IN AM COKE, COKE, will remove all smells and bad odors of the body. Cures sore and aching feet, chafed limbs, etc. HARTONA NO-SMELL is a God-send to all persons suffering from disagreeable odors caused by perspiration of the feet, arm-pits, etc. Sent anywhere on receipt of price—50c. a package. To introduce our remedies in this city, we will send to all persons who will cut out and mail to us this Coupon and ONE DOLLAR, three large boxes of HARTONA HAIR STRAIGHTENER, worth $3.00; two large bottles of HARTONA FACE WASH, worth $2.00; one package of HARTONA NO-SMELL, worth 50c. The entire lot of remedies, worth $5.50, will be sent securely sealed, so that no one can tell contents, for ONE DOLLAR and this Coupon. Order goods now, as this grand offer will last but a short time only. Write your name and address plainly. Money can be sent by Post-Office Money Order, Express, or enclosed in a Registered Letter. HARTONA REMEDY COMPANY, 909 E. Main Street, RICHMOND, VA. GENTLEMEN:—I enclose you ONE DOLLAR, for which send me the following goods at once— Three Large Boxes HARTONA HAIR STRAIGHTENER, worth $3.00 Two Large Bottles HARTONA FACE WASH, - worth $2.00 One Package HARTONA NO-SMELL, - worth .50 AGENTS WANTED IN EVERY TOWN IN AMERICA. OUR GOODS SELL ON SIGHT. Lump and Crushed FOR SALE BY Indianapolis Gas ——:For Tickets, Call at Office:—— SPECIAL Blood Medicine Dr. Hickman's Blood Alterative Specific Compound is a purely vegetable compound and free from mercury and poison; specially manufactured for the treatment and cure of Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Syphilis, Cancer, Scrofula, Eczema and Untaneous diseases, that other blood remedies fail to reach and cure; and will cut e the worst case in a very short time to stay cured. Put up in 16 ounce bottle, price per Bottle $1.50, shipped on receipt of price. Get free to patients taking our Blood Medicine. Manufactured By Dr. T. L. Hickman & Co. Wholesale Office and Laboratory, 45 Main Street, FT, WAYNE, IND No Money in Advance $1550 HIGH GRADE BICYCLES Shipped anywhere G.O.D., with staggered shipping for maximum Latest styles for men Women, Boys and Girls well made and durable $60 "Oakwood" $24.9 $50 "Arlington" $22.0 Others at $10, $12.50, $12.50, $11.50 a $18.99 all special value. Buy direct from manufacturers, thus saving dealers' large profits. Write today for special offer. Illus trusted Canadian Store 934-814-8188. UNION 162 W. Van Buren St. B-170, Chicago, Illa REDUCED TO $1.00 BLACK SKIN REMOVER COPYRIGHTED BEFORE AFTER HAIR STRAIGHTENER. **One LARGE JAR** thrown in, enough to make any one person's hair grow long and straight. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-LIKE complexion obtained if used as directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person four or five shades lighter, and a mutant four or five shades darker than the shade or two lighter will be noticeable. It does not turn the skin in spots but bleaches out white. One box of this preparation is all that is required for the preparation of the skin without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples and black-heads, small pits, tan and liver spots without harm. Will not cause any irritation. Will stop using the preparation. The directions and preparation will be sent to any person for $1.00, or send Post-Office Money Order, Express Money Order, Registered Letter, or Express Money Order, that no one will know contents except receiver. THOS, BRANE, € 122½ W. Broad St., Richmond, Va. black person five or six shades lighter, and person perfectly white. HARTONA FACE in spots, but all over evenly. The skin continual use of the Face Wash. One bottle look as beautiful as possible. Thousands of animals every year from all over the United will remove Wrinkles, Dark Spots, Pimples, amines of the Skin. You can regulate the ends to any shade you wish. Full directions FACE WASH is perfectly harmless, and is sent on receipt of price—$1.00 per bottle. Only refunded if you are not absolutely satis- a Remedies. HARTONA REMEDY COMPANY 909 E. Main St., RICHMOND, VA. this city, we will send to all persons who will own and ONE DOLLAR, three large boxes of ENER, worth $3.00; two large bottles of $2.00; one package of HARTONA NO- lot of remedies, worth $5.50, will be sent tell contents, for ONE DOLLAR and this grand offer will last but a short time only. Money can be sent by Post-Office Money registered Letter. EMEDY COMPANY, Street, RICHMOND, VA. ONE DOLLAR, for which send me the fol- LA HAIR STRAIGHTENER, worth $3.00 A FACE WASH, - worth $2.00 MSMELL, - worth .50 reet county , State IN AMERICA. OUR GOODS SELL ON SIGHT. THE WORLD'S FIRST WOMEN'S UNION 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 your treatment and can walk one mile and not feel tired. My kidney and liver troubles are passing away. I sleep better than I have for sixteen years. Since I have been taking stomach acid and I have been the recipient benefit from the use of your Blood and Nerve Tonic. I am respectfully your patient and obedient servant. ROBERT TILLMAN, 703 Twelfth st. San Diego, Cal. 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 egan to grow and stopped falling out. My hair is now growing beautifully, and since I'm using your preparation tried everything he had to prove successful but your Magic Hair Grower. I will also accept an agency for your medicine. I have had several calls for your medicine and have recommended it to my sister, at Fort Smith. Ark. She will also send for some of the r-medies. Yorus for success. PEARLIE F. LONG. Prescott, Ark., Sept, 30, 1899—Dr. Sadie F. Porter, 900 Cedar街, Nashville, Tenn. Dear Doctor; I beg leave to say that about fifteen days ago you treated me for neuralgia at your office, and I have not felt a symptom of it since. Your medicines seem to bring instant relief. I have had treatments before, but nothing 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 required to be. REV. W. H. POLLETT Prices, Blood Tonic.....$1.00 " 6 Bottles.....5.00 " Liniment.....50 " Jump Balsam.....50c $0.00 " Hair Grower.....60cts " Mustache Grower.....50cts " Hair Oil.....25cts " Wash for Skin.....25cts " Mexican Indian Soap Cake.....10cts Agents wanted. For further particulars address, Dr. Sadie F. Porter, M. Oedar street. Nashville, Tenn. Pity dollars reward for any person claiming to sell any remedies, with out proper credentials and signed by me. When writing for information please send stamps. Dr. Sadie F. Porter, 1031 Jefferson st. Nashville, Tenn. THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY INDIANA POLIS, INDIANA SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Any part of the United States and Canada, one year, postage paid, $1.80. Three Months, $1.00. Foreign Countries, $1.00 extra. And Money by Express Money Order, Post Office Order or Registered Letter to THE FREEMAN, INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA All communications, embracing news matters be sent with the name of the writer, not for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. TO CONTRIBUTORS: We prefer not to return manuscript where much as poems, sketches and brief sketches and in no cases will we undertake to return company the articles. We will not pay for matter unless it is ordered. 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Washington has been among us, and right proud are we of the fact. We are proud owing to his eminent worth to his race, country and to humanity. We are proud of him because his usefulness is recognized by the country at large regardless of race. We are proud of him because his reputation chafes at all bonds or bounds—a world character. He is the compliment of the age; born as it were for the necessities of days in which he is to live—like Abraham Lincoln—created, invented out of dire necessity. Mr. Washington has not lost his powerful hold on the affections of the people as was demonstrated by the vast audience that greeted him in the Senate chamber of the State capitol. Not delegates of the Afro-American Council alone, but thousands of either race met the distinguished educator with raptuous applause. Governor Mount, James Whitcomb Riley, Attorney-General Taylor and many other eminent white men and women were among his very notable audience. Eminent Negroes from every section of the country were there, lending an air to an occasion that will not soon be forgotten. The speaker, true to his life's work, uttered irrefutable proposition after proposition which, from the result of years of ceaseless endeavor, he was prepared to prove. He has been arraigned by the unthinking ones of his own race for exposing the foibles and frailties of the race, and especially has it been asserted that he opposed higher education for Negroes. This one point he condescended to answer. Mr. Washington reiterates that higher education for Negroes is all right for those who are able to pay for the same. It is all right whenever and wherever conditions are so that the same can be readily employed. He very justly insists that, that education is due a race that fits the individuals to best compete in those avenues where circumstances throw them. When visiting a certain school of technology in Europe, Mr. Washington says, that the pupils were required to give information as to the leading pursuits of business at their homes. The pupils were taught in reference to these pursuits, as they were the ones most likely to engage the pupils; and for two reasons: These pursuits are near the homes. These pursuits, dominating, will demand the individual's peculiar ability. The argument, as we see it, cannot be challenged. There are too many colored men, young colored men, who are huddling around dives and places of infamy, trying to live on their wits, says Mr. Wash. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER ington. This part of the speech, while applauded, did not receive that support that it should have received. Mr. Washington is eminently correct. There are too many who are posing as gentlemen of leisure, ladies of leisure without a regular legitimate income of "tupence per mo." It is a phase of Negro life that has no counterpart in any other race. It threatens to beat back the good of years. It is on the increase. It is a problem in itself—shallow—mockery—imitation, servile imitation. The race will, certainly will, become the laughing stock of the world if it persists in putting on airs with empty purses. Put money in thy purse, says Washington, says Shakespeare, the greatest philosopher the world has ever known. Shakespeare built better than he knew. No race is violating that immortal injunction so ruthlessly as the Negroes. Get a bank account or property. its equivalent, says Washington. He speaks none too soon nor inconsiderately. Some one must take the bulls by the horns. These lessons must be taught. and they must be learned. The race is not without its spectators. That apathy now so apparent cannot warm into love if the race continues to fly in the face of the first principles of racial or individual existence. It may bewail its fate, it may curse the day of its birth, but none of these things bring surcease from hard trials and tribulations. The fate of nations, races, individuals, to the greater extent is within their own hands. If they sow to the wind they must reap a whirlwind. The race needs leaders, not professional leaders, who simply lead in the language of Washington. It needs leaders with names and homes. It does not need leaders with invisible occupations, who are subject to "stand and deliver." The race needs leaders who are profoundly interested in that peace and harmony that should exist between peoples. It needs leaders who are not bent on agitation and race disturbances other than that which is right and just, and in the interest of all, rather than a means of plucking a precarious existence from a flood tide of racial perplexities brought on by their own selfish endeavors. Mr. Washington, as usual, has spoken well. In arraigning Negroes for their short comings he did not forget to condemn the practices put in operation by the whites which show a feeling of Negro hatred that is unexpected of a race that is in a position to be more tolerant and charitable. It was a notable address to a notable audience on a notable occasion. He receives our unstinted applause because he speaks excathedra. He departs from us carrying our best wishes for his manly resolves and work. Our large faith in him is justified by his great accomplishments. The gods prosper those who are in the right. THE POLITICAL STRUGGLE. The political tug of war is waxing daily warmer. The great question is how will the Negroes vote? The spirit of tolerance concerning such matters has grown rapidly within the last few years. The Negroes are insisting that as American citizens that they choose their party according to its merits, as they see it, and that they vote accordingly. This freedom of selection will not be, is not denied, nor is it impeached, morally impeached when the reasons for selection are manifest The elective franchise, judiciously exercised, is the acme of Americanism, politically speaking. It is judiciously exercised when it is wielded in defense of the State, the community and, last, but not least, the citizen. The thinking Negro will pause a long time before he consents to cast a vote that in any way effects his own interests. If he pauses sufficiently long to consider the trend of the policies enunciated by the two great parties of to-day there can be no hesitancy about his choice. Separate and aside from those pernicious tendencies set in operation by the Democratic party in the South that strikes at his very civil existence, the good of the country at large is menaced by the policies of Bryan and his party. The silver money fallacy, once defeated at the polls like banquo's ghost, rises to haunt us still. What the depreciated silver currency, as a basis for sustaining the great business of the country and its financial credit abroad, will do has been thoroughly explained. We trust the financial conduct of the country to those who make such matters a life's study. We have an abiding faith in those individuals who have most to risk in the financial affray. They are not likely to kill the goose that lays the golden eggs by insisting on such legislation as to pauperize themselves and the country as well. The cry that there is a conspiracy to crush the poor on the part of the gold standard advocates is without foundation. Those individuals are long sighted enough to see the blasting influences of silver. They are to save the people in spite of the people. The cry of imperialism is a twin attraction set up to garner the discontents and the disgruntled ones. It is but a shield under which those who are opposed to the administration owing to disappointments may safely and respectably masquerade. Happily, they are but few. We glory in the ascendency of the American flag. Chance and the fortunes of war brought us our foreign possessions, fortitude and valor will secure them to us. No fear of oppression from the government at Washington needs to obtain. It is not the administration that is working the hardships for Negroes in America; it is the Southern appendage of the Democratic party. It is not the Republicans who are enacting the present measures of Southern States that seek to assassinate Negro citizenship in America. We cannot answer for the future policies of the Republican party as it concerns Negroes in America, but the present and past stands out boldly. The arguments of man cannot in any wise change or alter its position. The Republican party stands for enfranchisement, the Democratic party stands for disfranchisement. The Democratic party North may disclaim all participation in the late Southern disfranchising schemes, and they stand excused as individuals, but those Southern votes are as potent in creating Mr. Bryan president of the United States as the votes of the North. A vote for Mr. Bryan is an indirect indorsement of the actions of Southern States. A VOICE FROM PRISON. A man in the State prison at Michigan, Indiana, writes: "I am a race man, but a very poor representative." He has views on the race question notwithstanding the fact that he is domiciled behind dreary walls. Says he: "The year 1900 seems to be a dark year for the Negro, with such things as the New Orleans and New York riots." "I hope, when the Council meets in your beautiful city, that it may be able to formulate plans by which these disturbances may end." A prison, perhaps, may be a good place for reflection, perforce of circumstances, but it is even better to reflect as the effect of force than not to reflect at all. There are far too many who have their present liberties that are not in a reflective mood. The result of reflection may unbar prison doors, while non-reflection may engulf the whole race into a civil gloom that might mitigate the terrors of even prison walls. We do not know Harrison F. Jackson No. 47 of prison North, nor the nature of the offense, the penalty of which he now suffers. We know, however, that he has expressed some noble sentiments in regard to his race. But regardless of who he may be, regardless of the nature of his offense, he seems to wear in his breast a heart of hearts that remains unscathed, unscared, the one out of which he offers his deep solicitude for the welfare of his kind. Men with reputation, with liberty accorded by the laws and unsullied by crime, many of them, are not doing so much as this culprit who stands quivering and quaking in the fetters of the law. He hopes, he trusts, that the Afro-American Council may bring peace out of confusion and light out of darkness. He is not sitting on the wheel, croking in tones of disapproval, but he confidingly trusts that that body, of which he knows nothing, may be equal to the emergency. Blessed is he who sees Me not and yet believes in Me, says the Christ, for that very simplicity will he be blessed. It is to be hoped that, if liberty ever comes to prisoner 47, that his high sense of racial duty will preserve him from the pitfalls and the things that ensnare. May he live beyond temptation, despising it as a serpent, even to the extent of bruising its head. Dr. J. R. A. Crossland, of St. Joseph, Mo., was one of those brainy young Afro-Americans who helped to shape the policy of the Afro-American Council, which met in Indianapolis last week. Dr. Crossland enjoys a reputation of worth and integrity at his home. He is the recognized leader of the Negroes in St. Joseph, and considered one of the foremost Negroes in the State. He is a stalwart Republican, and as such he has been made the leader of the Negro State League, one of the strongest political organizations in the country. He is a member at large of the Republican State Central Committee, which honor is in keeping with his worth to his party. He has enjoyed many honors and much confidence at the hands of his party and the race. He was a delegate to the General Conference of the A. M. E. Church, which met at Columbus, Ohio, last May. He is a thirty-third degree Mason. Rev. C. A. Leftwich, A. M., B. D., D. D., educational and financial traveling field agent of Lane College, Tenn., is in New York in the interest of his school. He was recently in Saratoga, where he made speeches along the lines of his work to the white and colored people. His subject was: "The New Negro for a New Century." His treatment of the subject meets with general approval. He is making a commendable headway. In New York City he was heard with interest at St. Mark's M. E. Church. Rev. Leftwich and others who should the financial responsibilities of these institutions, upon which is founded the hope of the race, certainly merit much consideration. They should receive it. A consideration is due them owing to their peculiar field of labor. When Senator Pritehard said that white men must learn to stop mobbing, it was accepted by common consent, but when he said that Negroes must stop committing the crimes which causes the mobbing, there were protests. The spirit manifest was wrong. It is true that much of the accusation against Negroes relative to such matters is not true, but much is true. It is the spirit of intolerance again. Mr. Washington uttered some truths, last week, that were not at all relished, but they were truths. The Negroes are growing too intolerant, they are unwilling to admit the baldest facts when they are not complimentary. The leaders must work hard to stay such a spirit. It will work untold mischief. It will arrest the work of all Negroes. Owing to the rigid color lines drawn in Cincinnati the colored people have organized with the view of bringing about a change. AFRO-AMERICAN COUNCIL NOTES The banquet—The high water mark in social functions. Ernest Lyons of Baltimore—The Little Trojan. He is a member of the advisory committee for the State of Maryland. Wm M. Lewis,—General Utility man; a little of everything. He was appointed Secretary by Bishop Walters. "A noble discontent" very good—W. S. Scarborongh, Professor in Greek—Wilberforce University. PROF. JESSE LAWSON, Washington, D. C. We have twenty-six graduates of Colleges at Tuskegee. My views on higher education—Booker T. Washington. Mr. Moore of the Chicago Record sent his paper daily communication. 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BAND MASTER COMPOSER. FRANK CLERMONT, Bandmaster of No. 2 Band, Rosco & Holland Nashville Students. Oh! the major will meet you at the pavillion. W. C. Craine sends regards to Harry Fidler and James E. Hood. Prof. M. W. Banks, the violinist, would like to hear from Prof. J. E. Small. Julius Glenn sends regards to the staff. How is the colonel and governor? Julius Glenn in his new monologue is creating a sensational hit everywhere.— Little Rosie, the vivacious little soubrette, is spending the remaining days of her vacation in Boston, Mass. Messrs. I. R. Williams and Happy Beauregard the picininy stars will open at the Solo theatre, Houston, Tex., this month. Messrs. Scottie and Deleo are rare exponents of music and cause the olio bill of the Scott's minstrels to be rated among the best. Prof. S. E. Dodds, the Eb cornetist THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. and wonder, is directing his big band of solo musicians and sends regards to friends. Messrs. Whitten Viney, Tom Gales and Blaine Bly, of Scott's minstrels, were busy shaking hands while in Columbus. Nice to be home ain't it? Ralph Devine, the slide trombohe artist is peer of them all; his solos reaches the approvability of the public and press in general.—C. The R. Louisa Ader Concert Co., is booked to appear at the opera house lLexington, Ky., the 15th., under the management of the colored fair association. Miss Rosie Payne, late of Mahara's minstrels after closing, spent two months in Chicago and is now visiting Miss Mattie Brisco at Billings, Mont. W. C. Scott and A. G. Robinson, two popular Bridge St., tonsorialists, of Jacksonville, Fla., have consolidated, and invite all their friends to give them a call. Clemo Harris, contortionist, and Miss Florence Robinson, members of Harrison Brothers "New and Ancient South Co.," were married at St. Joseph, Mich., last week. J. D. Howard, author of "Know Thy Self," now appearing in the columns of The Freeman, would like to hear from J. Ed Green and I. N. Smith, address care this office. Mr. Lash Gideon, manager of the Nashville Students, was in Columbus, O., during the performance of the Oliver Scott's minstrels and was the guest of Messrs. Clarence Powell and J. Ed. Green. Frank Clermont sends regards to James S. Lacy and W. Gof Kennedy; wants to hear from Ralph Nicolas. Ralph, send for letter at this office and wire me as per route. Miss Cora Akers sends regards to Mr. and Mrs. Tutt, the Smalls, Miss Jennie Williams, Miss Ella Spencer and all acquaintences with the first and original "Coontown 400" company. Address me at 322 Alfred St., Detroit, Mich. John Weaver. the one-armed comedian, is making quite a hit singing the funny coon song "A Bad Man." He sends regards to D. Ireland Thomas, and would like to hear from him at the Exchange theatre, Jacksonville, Fla. Lew Payton writes from the Harrison Bros' "New and Ancient South Co.," that five new car was waiting for them at Hammond, Ind., and is a thing of beauty. Mr. Harris is all smiles and is making preparations for a swell reception which will be held on our new palace. Dan Washington and Miss Minnie Edison, an Indianapolis girl, are making good in their artistic cake walk act. The new drama written and composed by Sam Robinson entitled "Colored Sporting Life" is quite a card, and is being featured with great success at the Exchange theatre, Jacksonville. Fla. The leading parts are being played by Roberts, Brooks, Hall, Wykaff and the only Billy Reeves. "King Jersey" has just arrived from Cuba, where he has been playing dates. Mr. J. Weaver, the one-armed comedian, has been winning much applause nightly. Lincoln J. Carter's latest venture "Down in Mobile" opened at Michigan City, Ind, 27th ult, to bug biz, the cast is strong one, numbering 20 people, 8 colored, including May C. Hyer, who is creating the character of Mother Grubare, the Voo-Doo Woman; Charles T. Small is doing Remus; Nellie V. Small, Aunt Sue; Manie Holman, Martha Jane; while Kastus, Pete, Ginger Sam, and Ephraham, are looked after by Al E Holman, Alex Johnson, Pearl Hunter and Small, who also constitute the "Down in Mobile" unartette. Notes from Houston, Tex. "Want to know the whereabouts of John Dennis, monologust and comedian. Any information will be gladly received by Ed. Hall, manager Solo theatre, Houston. Tex. Ed. H. Hall left last Sunday night for the west, and will be gone three weeks. John Lewis, at the Solo theatre, has returned from Brenham, where he went to visit his wife. Frank Itson, the champion pool player, would like to hear from some of the pool sharks of the east. Shorty George is still stepping into the money. Emmer Davis and his rosters take one on Hall & Itson. Many friends of Joe Williams, better known as "Cotton-Eye Joe" at Solo theatre, will read with sorrow news of his death, which occurred at Sungarland near Houston. The Solo theatre re-opens on the 15th inst., with a fine show." From Clarksville Tenn. -AlG. Fields will open the season at Elder's opera house Thursday Sept. 20, with his mammoth minstrels. Richards & Pringle's famous Georgia minstrels are conjectured to be the next attraction to hold down the boards, followed by Iaham's Octoroons, Oliver Scott's minstrels and other numerous minstrel aggregations. A local musician is contemplating putting together a concert company, committing musicians, songsters and a ladies' orchestra. He intends to tour the neighboring towns, playing churches principally. Further data could not be secured at present by The Freeman. The Clarksville brass band did not honor the challenge of the Young Men's band of Memphis, Tenn., owing to the fact that one of the members dreamed the $100 purse was a 'gold brick', and decided to remain on the fence. Notes from A Rabbit's Foot Comedy Company.—"After two weeks steady rehearsing we made our initial bow in the Bijon theatre at Patterson. N. J., and the hearty ovation tendered us was far beyond our expectations. Our show caught on from start to finish and is bound to be a winner. So they said we wouldn't but we did. Among the strong features in our superb olo are, Ben Hunn. Florence Hines, the Paynes, Brandon & Arlington, the Betters, the Perrins, in a musical melange, and the great Gowonpo, also Bailey & Fletcher, grotesque artists, in all, the strongest colored olio before the public today. Our Philipino minstrel first part, presided over by Major Ben F. Payne, is something grand and unique in ever particular. Our special palace car "Tampa" took her first roll from the shops last Saturday, and was hailed with great joy by the members of the company. We are all well and happy and ere long as we become better acquainted we will be one big black family. J. Harry Jackson, our esteemed secretary, is kept very busy in the routine of his duties, though "Jack" is a stayer. We are now heading down through New Jersey for a short while, but in time will strike Brooklyn, Philadelphia and many of the principal coast towns. In next issue, owing to space, we will give our roster, showing who is here. They are all birds and hard to clip their wings".—Payne. "Hello central! Hello, who's there? A representative of A. G. Allen, Quine & Oake's New Orleans minstrels. How is your business? Good! Where are you now? We are in the state of Kansas. Business was good in Oklahoma; we are expected to play return dates through there. Will A. Dean closed with us in Arkansas city, Kan. Arthur Isler, slide trombone player in No. 2 band, in pain Pawnee, O. T, met a host of his relatives, and after spending two days with them joined the show in Perry, O. T. Miss Pearl Wyatte is fast improving as a singer; making high C nightly. W. Cooper sends regards to F. Kirk and Mallory Bros. Prof. McCammon sends regards to W. H. Fannings and W. M. Fletcher. G. Stevens would like to hear from L. Bland, D. Marion and R. Louis. W. G. Bostwick wishes A. Neal and C. H. Scott success. Our old reliable 'stand by,' N. Barge, sends regards to Dave Smith and S. Prince. F. Viacas, everybody's friend, violinist, clarinetist and crayon artist sends regards to all. J. T. Cox sends regards and says he's still eating Mr. Allen's porkchops. Mr. Vasser sends regards to the Bryon family and Prof. Lee Jackson. T Caster says he's still cracking window panes with his $12 tuba. J. S. Walker sends regards to Baxter & Cashen, also entire company. Rob I'm hitting 'em hard, so they'll have to hurry." A special notice from our correspondent of the Georgia Up-to-Date writes.—"The Georgia Up-to-Date Minstrel continues to pack them nightly. Harry L. Gillam in his latest and greatest success the Silly Kid, is taking the west by storm. The press and public and managers claim the act funnest on the stage. Mr. Gillam is busy rehearsing his wife for his new comedy acrobatic turn. The team will be known as the Gillams, Harry and Laura, and the act is the only one of its kind on the American stage. He sends regards to all friends. Mrs Woods was compelled to add another song to her repertoire cowing to the amount of applause she receives nightly. Mr. Wood is pleasing them with his trombone solos. The Adamses are still with the Georgias; Adams and Ellis are still making their way up the ladder of fame; Mrs. Adams is just recovering from a short but painful illness, and we hope she will soon be herself again. Mr. Adams sends his regards to John Eason and Charles Parker and all Buffaloes of St Louis. Miss Tina Mahoney, after an illness of two weeks, has just given up her bed. She hopes to be at her post in a week. R O Henderson, monologist with us is making good and sends regards to Forepaugh & Sells. Miss Lagretta Henderson, comedienne, is making quite a success singing Ma Ragtime Baby. She promises much in that line. Mrs Prampin is singing Louisiana Lize to great success. Harry Prampin has resigned the leadership of the band in favor of his esteemed friend, Fountain Wood, former band master. Pap West is still fiddling. Harry Prampin sends his regards to McCurdy, Desdunes, Gideon and Jean Jacque of the Nashville Students." Notes from the Alabama Minstrels.—"We are in our eighth week under canvas and judging from the weather and business we will continue the tenting season for weeks to come. Several of our company who were with Ernest Hogan's company in Australia, and who had instituted damage suits against the C. A. Steamship Co., have, through their attorneys, been notified of a compromise of the cases, and that their money had been paid in and ready to forward. The following are interested: Blog Logan, Laura Moss, L. H. Salisbury, Kid Alston and Tom Logan. Miss Gusta Dorsey, a promising contralto, joined us at Woodland, Cal. Miss Lucy Walker has signed and will make her initial appearance with this company at Sacramento. Harry Stafford has returned from a visit to Sacramento and has resumed his position in the orchestra. Brown & Howard are recipients of nightly applause in their rendition of Tom Logan's song, 'Break Away Mr. Coon.' Mable Hearde and Katie Carter do a really artistic double song and dance. Tom Logan done Ernest Hogan's famous stump speech, 'What is Man,' Tuesday evening and the title has become a by-word already. Miss Laura Moss, the Hawaiian nightingale, is a strong feature of our owl and beats the world singing 'Suwane River.' (Fact.) Ed. Tolliver proves himself a really funny commedian. Miss Ida Disard as interlocutress is a pleasing innovation in minstrelsy. Kid Alston has a new 'prop' smile that he uses for parades only. Mr. Salisbury, our lyric tenor, has returned from a flying trip to San Francisco. (On business of course) Robert C. Logan's bass voice is a hit everywhere. Tom Logan has written two new songs, the names of which will be disclosed as soon as copyrighted. Several new faces will be seen with this attraction next week. Pete Wews sends regards to all friends in and out of the profession. Would be pleased to learn the whereabouts of Father Henderson Smith. We opened Sept. 3rd for a ten days' engagement at the Clunie Opera house, Secramento, Cal."—Nagoe Mot. Charles R. Parker, of the Rusco & Holland Bald Minstrel Festival, writes. "The sixth week of the big show was as usual a very successful one and the Cincinnati people are unanimous in their praise of the big show: the fine music, the singing and the beautiful scenery. The weather was very warm there but it did not seem to bother the audience as the beautiful theatre is provided with electric tans, and the show simply went big. While in Cincinnati we had the pleasure of playing the stage hands of Henck's theatre a game of ball. It resulted in a score of 13 to 14 in our favor. The game looked as if the stage hands were going to win until George Davis jumped from the grand stand and relieved Mr. Spibles from behind the bat, as he was too light to hold poleman, the pitcher, who throws a very strong ball. After Davis went behind the bat it seemed as if the stage hands couldn't find the ball. This is the first time they have been organized since they have been organized this being their second season. Coleman in the box, George Davis behind the bat, and Samuel Davis on first base, played great ball. Coleman is a very fine pitcher, having pitched for the Oberlin college team three seasons. During our stay there we were entertained most sumptuously by several of our friends. On Thursday night we were tended a Spaghetti supper by Mr. Ferdinand Patterson, who is a fast friend of the profession. Friday evening saw us the guests of Mr. Lawrence Cenault, the Queen city's favorite tenor, coupled with Miss Bessie Walton as hostess and Mrs. Anna Williams and a bevy of Cincinnati young ladies as coadjutors. There were two present several lady guests from out of town who helped to make it pleasant for us. At a late hour we retired with the unanimous verdict that it was the swellest affair of the season. Among the many delightful receptions given us during our stay prominent mention must be given the one tendered by Mr. Louis Hunche at the Bellevue Brewery. This affair was managed with rare tasse, and the dainty lunch and liquid refreshments was all that one could wish. Success to the brewery and long life and happiness to Mr. Hunche. W. A. Dixon, the sweet tenor, is still knocking them a twister singing New York's favorite ballad, "In The After While." he sends regards to J. Ed. Green, J. N. Smith Ed. Hood, J. Watts and all professionals. Charles R. Parker sends regards to the VerValins, Clarence C. Powell and Ben Moore. Notes from the Richards & Pringle's Minstrels. This is our second stand in Iowa, and our fourth week out. The weather still remains quite warm, but not to hurt our box office receipts to a great extent. We are now soon to enter Kansas, and some of the boys, who reside in that State, are making preparations already to meet their friends and relatives. They say its quite early in the season to commence "banqueting" any one, but they will have to do it on passing through their homes. Oh, by the way, I never had any idea that New York City was so large, but it certainly fooled me. How about it, Percy? If you don't know, just ask "Crip," he's been there. So far the boys are all jolly. Mr. J. J. Holland's son, Marvin Holland, is now on with us, and expects to remain the season. Our manager, Mr. Culligan, finds in him quite a companion. There is several things over here that we can boast of: the first of all, Mr. W. L. Jackson, America's greatest colored violinist, who is successfully rendering Vieuxtemp's Grand Concerto in D minor; Beethoven's Concerto in D major, and other high class solos, will be pleased to hear from Mr. Richard Byron. Then we can point out to your notice Mr. Angelo Houseley, the celebrated euphone soloist. I think there are a few of you who have heard of him. Then comes Mr. Lloyd Cooper, tuba soloist, James Orshame, saxophone soloist. The above mentioned gentlemen are considered to be at the top of the ladder in their respective lines, and are under the able leadership of Mr. G. W. Houseley, who has our band and orchestra under his full care. C. A. Hughes, nature gifted ballad singer, with his rendition of "Some Day Our Paths Will Cross Again," is knocking them a twister. Kid Langford is creating quite a sensation singing "The Ghost of a Coon," being presented here enti dly different from any other show. Nothing but praise everywhere for our parade and show. All the members sends regards to No.1 and No.3, wishing you both a prosperous season. The Freeman is a happy visitor among us weekly, hoping to still receive same. Chris, we have organized a ball team among ourselves, and will shortly play local teams in the different towns we make. Our general manager, Mr. Culligan, seems to try hard, and always succeeds in making it pleasant for us all, and there is not one of us under that wouldn't go their length for him at any time. Lloyd Cooper sends regards to Piccolo Jones, Hedgepath, John E. Jackson, Bailey, Carter and all friends of the profession. Richard L. Wilson sends regards to Tom McIntosh, Furber and Davis, Say, Lacey, everything was O. K. in Eau Clair. I guess some of them wonder how it happened, etc. Well, you just em' Chris, Crip and Percy, how are you? Baldie wants four dogs for next summer's tent show, with short tails. No waging show! Notes from the Original Nashville Students in mighty union with L. E. Gideon's minstrels, under the direction of Messrs. Rusco & Holland,—"We opened in Indiana to good biz, and our show from beginning to end is a corker, as the management is sparing no pains or money fitting the show as an up-to-date and modern attraction. Messrs. Bobby Kemp, the singing commedian, and Julius Glenn, an insumountable commedian of the age, are pressing their work before the foot-lights and receiving hearty encores jointly, and Messrs. Skinner Harris and Emmett Davis are getting thethes by storms. One of the hits of the show is the marvelous wonder Marsh Craig. His work puzzling spectators and the best medical advisors in this section. The McCarvers and Reid in their acrobatic specialty are doing nice work in the olio. Ed. Winn, N. Johnson and Loomy, Douglass and Craine are the balladists with the show. Frank Kirk, musical acrobat with his 'who and a who are you,' is getting his nightly. Our band is considered the best in the biz, having the best selected musicians in the profession, Prof. S. E RUSCO & HOLLAND'S ATTTRACTIONS NOW THE LARGEST AND BEST: Tom McIntosh, John Rucker, Allie Brown, Furber and Davis, McKissick and Jones, Byron Family and fifty others. Two Big Bands. Special Train of Cars. Monster Parade, introducing the latest designs in Horsescarriages. Carrying Scenery for every act. DIRECTION OF RUSCO & HOLLAND. Two Bands. Special Train. Elaborate Street Parade, introducing the Boulevard Stanhopes and Kentucky Thoroughbred Horses. Special Scenery. DIRECTION OF RUSCO & HOLLAND. Two Bands. Special Train. Special Scenery. Massive Parade introducing Horses, Traps, Buglers and Mounted Gymnasts. Home Office: RUSCO & HOLLAND, 346 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Ill. A.G. ALLEN'S NEW ORLEANS MINSTRELS ...ALLEN, QIUNE & OAKES Equal Owners... THE WORLD'S LARGEST MINSTREL SHOW. TWO BIG BANDS. A TRAIN OF CARS. WANTED—Good Musicians and Performers that double. Also good Novelty acts We use Colored talent exclusively. Address: GEO. W. QUINE, Manager, care The Free man, Indianapolis, Ind., or National Printing Co., Chicago. Of the Grand Fountain U. O. T. R., owned and controlled exclusively by colored people—A first-class place of amusement—a splendid one night stand. Large crowds to greet good plays. All colored turtles visiting the town are given a royal reception by colored citizens. Street cars from door to all parts of the city. W. S. WOODSHARE, CHIFF AND MANAGER Send to Us dieties to pick from. Collars 25 and 35 cents, Cuffs 50 cents. Dress Fronts $1.00. We can make you anything you wish, write for prices on specials. UNITED STATES AGENCY COMPANY, 128, 130, 132 Water Street, CLEVELAND, O. AGENTS WANTED. Mention this paper. Dodds, leader of the band and orchestra, does nothing but direct his big concert band and playing nothing but the standard music, viz. William Tell, Faust, Poet and Peasant. Fantastic, Barbee the Seville, Ill travatore and others. Roster, band No. 1, S. E. Dodds leader, Dan Desdunes, James Tucker, Skinner Harris, Ralph Devine, James Harris, Menzie Campbell, Charles McCurdy, Henry Carter, George Bryant, George Bailey, N. Johnson, Julius Glenn. Band No. 2, Frank Clermont, leader, Frank T. Patrick, Joseph Pleasant, J. W. Toomey, Fred Campbell, J. W. Mobley, Will Jones, H. Blake, and Harry Reid. Our concert are so thronged with spectators that at times you would imagine that its utterly impossible to pass for the stage entrance. Following is the roster of the entire company. L. E. Gideon, manager; W. A. Junker, business manager; Mrs. Ida Lee Wright, treasurer; Col. W. E. Fuller, advance representative; Mrs. S. E. Dodds, wardrobe mistress; George Carmon, stage carpenter; Fred Thomas, chef. T. H. Moxley, assistant chef; James Norman, porter; commediants; Bobby Kemp, Skinner Harris, Howard McCarrer, Julius Glenn, Emmett, Davis, Will McCarrer; balladists. W. C. Craine, J. R. Donglass, N. Johnson, E. J. Loomy, Ed. Winn conversationalist; specialty artists: Marsh Craig, Frank Kirk, McCarrer, Reid & McCarver, Julius Glenn, Bobby Kemp and his one man band, Campbell brothers, A. A. Copeland; musicians: Prof. S. E. Dodds, band master No. 1 band and orchestra director; Frank Clermont No. 2 bandmaster. Anderson, Ind., Special.—The Second Bapti-t Church has extended a call to Rev. W. B. Thomas of Princeton Ind. The stewardess of the M.E. church conducted a hay ride last week, a good time was reported. Messes John Summerville, Thomas Reynolds, William Vance and Horace Horier have arrived from Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. P. Blakemore spent Sunday in Indianapolis. Misses Ada Thomas and FRONT 2/4 IN BACK 1/8 IN. Anderson News. At Leisure about September 15th Williams' Orchestra (Colored) 1st and 2n Violins, Clarionet, Cornet, and Bass Violi Double Brass. Address Lena Druley, Florence Miller and Mrs. Alice Scott are in Chicago. Mrs. Matilda Griffin and Miss Eva Benson are guests of friends in Owensboro, Ky. Miss Alice Davis is visiting friends in Covert-Mich, Rev. Jasper Siler goes to conference next week. Mrs. E, R. Lewis is the guest of friends in Indianapolis. Mr. Manuel Edlin has troubles of his own just now so don't tell him yours. ATTEMPTED TO "LECTURE." Lights Turned Out on W Allison Sweeney, Who Then Sought Protection. Who Then Sought Protection. Muncie, Ind., Special. There came near being a riot in the African Methodist Episcopal Church Monday night, the presence of policemen in anticipation of trouble averting serious results, over the attempt of W. Allison Sweyney, colored, of Indianapolis, to deliver a "lecture," Sweyney is known to be a Democrat, and a committee of colored people met him at the depot and warned him not to attempt speech making in a Muncie church where there are but three known colored Democrats in a population of 2,000. But a small crowd was present, and soon after the speaker began and his theme was discovered both men and women rushed into the church from the street like wild people and stopped the "lecture" by turning out the lights. The officers protected Sweyney, who is an old acquaintance of Rev. Tucker Wilson, pastor of the church. Tickets of admission were sold at the door. Upon each was printed the names of McKinley and Bryan, and the holder was to vote them at the conclusion of the "lecture." The people declare that it would disgrace the church to have a Democratic speech made in it. KNOW THYSELF OR THE HEARTS OF MEN By J. D. Howard. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. (CONTINUATION OF LAST WEEK.) The new comers entered the room, and were politely received by the felin charge; he was a middle-aged Chinamen of neat and pleasing appearance. Unlike the other attaches of the place, he was clad in civilian garb of the neatest pattern. It was clear, from the manner of the new customers just entered, that they were no strangers to the place. The room was furnished in that quaint, Oriental style that makes the palaces of far-away China famous for their gilded splendor. From the many colored lanterns that hung in profusion from the ceiling, a soft, mellow light cast its alabaster rays throughout the apartment. The carpet was of softest velvet; couches of unique model and dainty upholstery were arranged in every niche and corner of the large apement. Upon these were reclining the patrons of the place. Some were in the ecstasy of that entrancing siesta, dreaming those rare and beautiful dreams that come to them, while under the influence of the deadly drug. Others were lounging about in various attitudes. The pale faces and heavy eyes of some showed that they had but recently survived the effect of the drug, and had been ruthlessly dragged from the realms of the flowery kingdom, through which they had just winged their visionary flight, back to a stern realization of their environments. Some were lying comfortably back, slowly puffing the poison. By the deathlike whiteness of their countenances and the far-away look out of their expressionless eyes, it was obvious they were slowly drifting into the fairy lands, just evacuated by their wretched companions. Jack and his party were soon provided with the necessary "outfit," and in a short time were quietly smoking away. They had repaired to a rear corner of the room, forming a seclusive little group of their own. As the peals of laughter and funny sayings proceeded from their midst, it was evident they were enjoying themselves hugely. Unlike most of the unfortunate occupants of the place, not one of Jack's party were fiends by habit to the influence of the drug; but were what is known as "pleasure smokers." They simply indulged in the dangerous pastime for the novelty of the sensation produced, and then only at rare intervals. When their nerves had been strung to a satisfactory pitch and raised to a hilarious tension, they laid aside their pipes. Jack paid the bills, and they left the place. As they stepped out upon the sidewalk Swift was accosted by a thin-faced, poorly clad young man, whose sunken cheeks and hollow eyes gave him a cadaverous appearance, positively appalling. "Hello Andy," said Swift, appearing not to see the extended hand of the man who had stopped him, but stood at a respectful distance looking with something like pity in his face upon the attenuated, nervous form of the wretched individual before him. The poor wretch, with the instinct of one who "has seen better days," noticed the slight to which he had been subjected by Swift's refusal to accept his proffered hand. He hung his head as though this action on the part of Swift had wounded him deeply. "What can I do for you?" continued Swift, after a moment's pause. "It is the same old story," replied the man, whose voice fairly trembled with suppressed emotion; "I haven't got the price, and old Sam won't trust me. I have ben in a fearful condition since long before 4 o'clock this afternoon—you know the rest!" The wretched creature's story was quite plain. He was one of those poor unfortunates who had become an habitual slave to the influence of the drug. And, being as he said, "without the price," had suffered for more than four hours, according to his story, as it was then quite half-past eight o'clock, most excruciating agonies, the result of his inability to procure the price of a smoke. With a spontaneity of action peculiar to such men, who are often times genrous to a fault, especially when one of their comrades is reduced to penury—the inevitable end of all such lives—the three men quickly produced their purses, and the indigent creature before them was liberally provided with funds sufficient to his present wants. So eager was the man to get the money that he almost ran into the place, not even pausing long enough to thank his benefactors. "Poor Andy," said Swift, turning to his companions, "he is fast nearing the end of his line. He has been against the stem for twelve years. It is a game he can't beat; and it is only a question of a short time till he must cash in his checks." So saying, they got in the cab; Swift gave the cabman his directions, and they were driven off. "Who was that chap?" inquired Jack, as the carriage rolled on. "Oh," responded Jake, "that is Andy Smith, known to the gang as 'Dopey Smith.' At one time he was a clever fellow; ranked with the best in the profesh.' A disappointment in a love affair caused him to resort to the dreams of the pipe for consolation. He never has been himself since; but has gradually sunk lower and lower, until the pipe has enervated his pristine vigor completely, and now, poor fellow, he is an object of charity upon his former friends. Ah, well! I supose some such like fate is in store for us all." Jack was deeply interested through THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. out this narrative, and, judging from the expressions upon the faces of his two companions, the memories the foregoing had recalled, were distinctly unpleasant to both of them. "I cannot imagine, for the life of me, how under the heavens a man of Smith's good sense ever allowed a petty weakness to so completely master him," said Swift. "For a time, the entire gang did all within their power to convince him of his error, and the consequences it would lead to, but our warnings were of no avail. So, one by one, the gang dropped him from the list of their associates, until now, I fear, he is only a memory, and a sad wherever it presents itself" replied example of what might have been. Frankly, I would prefer the silence of the grave to his present lot." Just here the cabman reined up his horses again, and the party found themselves at "Queen Anne's," or the "White Front," one of the most exclusive resorts of the kind in Chicago. The men alighted and proceeded up the marble steps at the door. In response to the ring of the bell, the door was opened by a Negress, neatly attired in cap and apron. She invited them to enter, and conducted them to a handsome parlor, opening on the left of the hall, where she left them, announcing that the "girls" would be down directly. The apartment to which they had been conducted was a perfect dream of loveliness. Everything that money could lavish upon it was to be seen on every hand. An open piano stood in one corner; on either side of which was a life-size, perfectly executed nude statue of feminine beauty. In a few moments the heavy porter curtains hanging over what, one would suppose at a casual glance, to be a blind window, in the rear of the room, were noiselessly parted, and "Queen Anne," as she was called, who was the proprietress of the establishment, advanced gracefully into the room, with a smiling welcome to her guests. She was a woman perhaps thirty-five years of age, upon whose face the traces of a now faded beauty were yet distinguishable. Her exquisite gown hung in tasteful folds, displaying to advantage the symmetrical contour of her faultless figure. The graceful carriage of her head and elegant demeanor all betokened the studied art of the crafty courtesan. Being quite well acquainted with the men, a lively conversation ensued. "I hear, Queen," observed Arnold, "you have a new acquisition that bids fair to prove a raging success." "Quite true," replied the woman, "but then, out of modesty, I must refrain from commenting upon my 'find,' until the success or failure of it has been determined. You will soon have an opportunity of judging for yourself." "That is precisely what brought us down this evening," said Swift. down this evening," said Swift. "Yes," joined in Jack. "to worship at the shrine of the 'foundling' is the sole object of our visit. Let us drink to the health of the new queen, and give her a royal welcome into our ranks. Bring us in a bottle of wine." Here "Queen Anne" touched the bell upon the table, near which she sat; the servant girl responded, and was given Jack's order. In a short while she returned, bearing upon a tray the wine and glasses, which she served and left the room. Many were the toasts offered to the health and success of the unknown girl. Scarcely had the echo of the clicking glasses died away when the curtaius, at the rear door, were again parted, and the object of their merriment, closely followed by three young women, walked into the room. She was indeed all, and more, than the three men expected. Tall and graceful, with a wealth of sunny, golden hair hanging in a luxurious profusion of ringlets upon her back and shoulders. Her high, intellectual forehead gave her a decidedly distinguished appearance. She had large, dreamy blue eyes, a nose and chin so delicately perfect, that they appeared to have been chiselid out of marbl by some master-hand of art. Her skin was fair, very; she wore a gown of some soft, white material, daintily trimmed in rich old laces. Her bare arms and shoulders were not less white and shapely than those of the lifeless statues at her back. As she entered the room her eyes wandered rapidly over the faces of the men present, Jack's being the last to receive the honor. As their eyes met a crimson flush suffused the face of each, the girl quickly lowering her eyes to the floor. A moment later Jack Ashton was introduced to "Gladys Gray." CHAPTER VI "My Life Has Been a Blank." It was 2 o'clock the next morning when Jack and his companions left the "White Front." Each was heavily under the influence of the wine that had been imbibed quite freely throughout their stay in the place. With bloated faces, soiled apparel, and worn out, exhausted bodies, they got into the carriage, which was still in waiting for them, Swift giving the direction, "59 Polk street." The trio of inebriates were driven to Swift's apartment, where they retread, thus closing the last number upon their checkered program. It was quite noon when the three again descended and proceeded down the street, finally entering the cafe, where we have seen Swift and Ashton enter once before. Seating themselves at one of the tables, the waiter was given an expensive order, after which they fell to discussing the events incident to their night's carousel. "By Jove," observed Jack; "it may be a weakness on my part to admit it, and no doubt you fellows will give me the laugh for what you may term an impressionable nature; yet I must run the gauntlet of your ridicule, and come out point blank and confess that her ladyship, the fair Gladys, was a perfect dream." "No," said Swift, thoughtfully, "I for one, have naught to say detracting that opinion, as you have voiced my sentiments precisely. She is questionably far above the average of her class." At this, Arnold laughed bolgerously. "Well," said he, "'pon my word, if you two are not a pair of bright youths, I am positively ashamed of both of you. The idea of allowing yourselves to become enamored with a woman of the town—a common prostitute! Bah! I am proud to say that I am quite beyond any such silly, whimsicalities. I dare say, the fair damsel will soon have one, or perhaps both, of you upon her glove and bon-bon list, which, you know, is but a step from paying board bills and becoming general utility man. The story of poor Andy Smith, and it's sad end, should cause men of our stamp to look upon an alliance with a woman in the light of the direst of calamities." "One can admire beauty when and Swift, somewhat guardedly. "It is a God-given attribute, and one should not be prescribed for expressing admiration for the divine work of the Almighty." "6 At this they all laughed. "For my part," said Jack, "I am prepared to say, without fear of contradiction, from what I saw of her last night, that, from a standpoint of thorough training and accomplishments, she can lay many of the so-called 'society ladies' and 'drawing-room belles' completely in the shade. Upon investigation, we will all find, no doubt, that, like ourselves, she has a history, second to none in the land, and that she springs from a long line of blue-blooded ancestors." Here they all laughed again. "Such patrician manners could not be so smoothly assumed were they not the real thing." Further discussion of the subject was cut short just here by the waiter setting before them a most costly and appetizing dinner. After the waiter had withdrawn the conversation was resumed, and throughout the meal the "Gem" of the "White Front" was the sole topic of their discourse. While the last course of their repast was being served Ashton astounded his companions by quietly remarking: "Tell you what, fellows; I see in the future for myself, so far as the fair young miss is concerned, a racy bit of fun and pastime, and I mean to get all out of it there is in it. She is a beautiful toy, and I mean to strive for the unquestioned possession of it." "What do you mean to do?" asked Swift, cying him suspiciously. Leaning back in his chair, and drumming indifferently upon the table with his fingers, Jack coolly replied: "Oh, nothing more than to proceed at once to make the fair Gladys love me madly." "Make is a strong term, my lad, when applied to women of her type," said Arnold with a solicitious expression upon his face. "Be careful that you do not get your own wings singed for your trouble." "Have no fear," responded Jack, defiantly. "I feel quite equal to the emergency, and am willing to run my chances. If I should lose, the gang can afford the luxury of another 'Dope Smith' upon their* hands, if for no other reason that the humor the situation will produce. But seriously fellows, I mean to sail in, and cut quite a swath with the girl. What a bore it will be to the West Side gang when I produce for their inspection an article of such rare quality. I mean to put my plans into execution at once. So, pursuant to a secretly contracted engagement last night, I must ask that you two excuse me this afternoon, as it is promised, exclusively, to the fair Miss Gray." "Much success to you, my boy," said Swift, as the three arose from the table. "Be careful, lest you succumb to the arts and wiles of the girl by permitting a silly sentimentality to usurp the place of common sense. If the affair is to be one of amusement, let the entire proceedings be conducted upon that line only." Proceeding to the cashier's desk, Jack paid the bills of his companions and himself, after which the three sauntered out of the place, and strolled leisurely down the street to the corner of the square. Here Jack hailed a passing cab; and, remarking to his friends as he got in, "I will see you at the den this evening," was whirled away in the direction of the "White Front." Arnold and Swift continuing on down the street. There was an eager expectancy upon the face of Jack, and it may be said, a slight increase in the pulsation of his heart, when, a short time after he had left his companions, he found himself upon the steps of the "White Front." vigorously pulling the doorbell. The servant girl answered the bell, and politely ushered Ashton into the same parlor in which he and his party had had such hilarious sport the night before. He had been waiting but a short while when the heavy curtains, hanging over the mysterious window, were again parted and Miss Gray glided softly into the room. She was attired in an elegant morning robe, of some pale blue material, and her wealth of golden hair was hanging in the same luxuriant profusion of ringlets upon the beautiful neck and shoulders. She greeted Jack with smiles, and extended hands. He arose from his seat upon her entrance into the room, and, as he stood with the two delicate little hands clasped tenderly within his own, a swift ungovernable freshet of passion, so thrilling in its intensity that it almost took away his breath, coursed wildly through his veins; and, judging by the deep blush that suffused either cheek of the fair creature before him, the sensation had been mutual. With as much deference as though she had been the most courted belle in the city, Jack led her to a soft, silken couch, upon which they both sat down. There was a blissful silence of perhaps a moment's duration, which these two hearts, so strangely united, beat rapturously within each breast, imparting, one to the other, through that quixotic and impulsive medium, "Love at first sight," their secret desires and passions. Jack was the first to break the silence. "Gladys," he said, with a strange look in his eyes, "you will permit me to address yo uthus, as I feel all formality between us from now on would be but a mockery and a farce—I have come to speak with you to-day concerning yourself. I feel, that like my own, your life has a most bitter history attached to it—that your present environments are not those for which nature intended you. Since ours is a common misery—a common sorrow—I want you to confide in me as a friend, and tell me something about your past life. I am willing to exchange experiences with you; and would have you know from the start that I am actuated in making this request by the most friendly motives. I need not add—that—that—I am deeply interested in you." As though this peculiar and seemingly rash request, coming as it did, from a man whom she had known but a few hours—recalled a tirade of unpleasant memories, the eyes of the beautiful girl, which had hitherto been riveted upon the floor, quickly filled with tears. "Mr. Ashton," she replied, with an effort, without raising her eyes from the floor. "I fear that what you ask is impossible. My life has been a blank! And the shamful melange of mistakes and errors, with which it is stained, I have promised myself to never reveal." "Gladys," said Jack, touched by her emotion, "as I said before. I have your own best interests at heart in presuming to inquire into your past. If, however, you can not trust me, I shant insist further. Although, by refusing this request, you are putting from you the best and truest friend, perhaps, you will ever know. You would, no doubt, look differently upon the matter—if you only knew—how much—how much—I cared!" Here his voice sank almost to a whisper. "Gladys, when I looked into your face last night—I felt—I knew—that that I had met one woman in all the world whom I could trust, in whom I could confide my innermost secrets. Won't you—can't you trust me?" There was so much vehement and constrained sadness in this last appeal, that the girl slowly turned her head and looked wistfully into Jack's face. So searchingly was the stare that she appeared to be gazing into the very soul of the man before her. In that one moment all the bitter hatred she had harbored and fostered in her heart against mankind, the result of the great wrongs she had sustained at their hands, seemed to vanish. The heart that had so long proven adamant against the advances of selfish men had suddenly awakened to all the maddening ecstacies of a wild and passionate love for the wayward, dissipated youth before her. The very sound of his voice had been sweetest music from the very moment in which his merry laugh had fallen upon her ears the night before. She, Gladys Gray—known to the profligate element in which she moved its acknowledged queen as "the Marble Heart"—who had twisted the hearts of men around her tiny little finger, and spent their fortunes in wanton recklessness, had, at last, fallen victim to Cupid's dart, and was swept away in the whirlwind of the one real devotion of her life. This man had welldied an irresistable power over her from the very moment in which her large blue eyes had looked into his. From theseforward he had been her conqueror—her idol—her God! The titerenceess of her love, whose cradle had been a house of shame, whose birthright was sin and debauchery, was like unto all such passions, engendered under similar circumstances and by women of her class. It was one of those clinging, idolatrous affections, such only as fallen women can bestow upon the man who really fascinates them, and which ever after remains the ruling passion of their lives. "I can—I do trust you—Mr. Ashton," she said at length. "Please do not misunderstand me. But—but—the memories of a recital of my past life would recall are most unpleasant, and would reproduce with most cruel exactness my life's bitterness! Yet—if you really desire to hear it—I—I will tell you, for I feel—I know—I can trust you." "My darling!" exclaimed Jack, and the next moment he was straining the voluptuous girl passionately to his breast, with his lips pressed to hers, in a long, lingering kiss; vowing, in the most impressive language the undying love he bore her. Gently releasing her from his spasmodic embrace, he began pacing up and down the room. He was in the fitful throes of his first real love. What he had intended for "amusement and pastime" had, in spite of Swift's careful admonitions, developed into a genuine passion. The tumult this unexpected revelation had precipitated completely unnerved him. Finally he ceased abruptly his frantic perambulations, and stood before the girl, who sat gazing with dilated eyes full of wonderment upon this strange demonstration of feeling. "Gladys," he said. "I loved you the very moment I looked into your big, blue eyes. Though, permit me to add, I knew nothing of it until the present hour. In fact, nothing was further from my thoughts when I entered this room than my present confessions. True it is, I liked—nay, admired you, after the fashion of most men, under the circumstances—but, there, I—I thought the matter ended. This was but a blind velling of my own heart. the true sentiment of which is now revealed, and I stand in the presence of my first—my only love!" In a moment the girl was at his side and, entwining her arms about his neck, softly whispered: "Dear Jack, will you always love me as you do now?" "Always, my darling!" he replied, showering passionate kisses upon the beautiful brow and eyes. "Even after you have heard my shameful past?" "Yes, always. Whatever you may have to tell can not be more disgraceful than my own life's story—I shall love you—even beyond the grave!" Long afterwards, in the years that followed, he recalled those words, and they smote him keenly. They again sat down upon the divan, and Jack drew her to him, gently pillowing the golden head upon his breast. "My dear, as it is to be an exchange of confidences, shall I proceed with my story first?" he said. "If you wish," she replied, softly. So Jack began, and in a straightforward, truthful manner disclosed to the girl beside him the whole course and circumstances of his misguided career, closing his narration by remarking: "Thus, you see, from bad to worse, how rapidly it is possible for one to sink in the scale of being. I stand before you a common swindler—a common thief!" As he completed his story, the arms of the girl again found their way about his neck in a clinging embrace. Her eyes were dimmed with tears; the story she had just listened to was so like the one she had to impart of her own disgrace and downfall, that the similitude of their likeness seemed to draw her, if possible, more closely to Jack. After a moment's silent weeping she slid down at Jack's feet upon a low stool, and, resting her head upon his knee, slowly began her tale. "I was born at Omaha, Nebraska. I am now nearly twenty years of age. A little more than two years ago my father, who then, as now, was conducting a large wholesale drug establishment. One afternoon he brought home with him one Julian Gray, who at that time was in his employ as traveling salesman. I was introduced to him, and being as I was a silly, unsophisticated, impressionable school girl, soon fancied myself desperately in love with him, listening in almost childish ectasy to his deceit and fatter. It was not long before my father discovered the drift of our relations, whereupon, greatly incensed at Julian's presumption, forbade him coming to the house, and I was severely reprimanded for my misconduct in encouraging his advances. I was warned that Julian was not a proper person for me to consider among my immediate friends and acquaintances. This plued me, and I resolved to continue my flirtation by clandestine meetings. Matters went on thus for a few months, and finally I yielded to his persuasions and ran away with the man whom I—I—I thought I loved! We fled to Boston. Upon our arrival there he claimed to have received information of the sudden demise of a wealthy uncle to whose vast estate he was sole heir. So, procuring for me a lovely suite of rooms, in one of the fashionable hotels, he hurriedly left me, supposedly to go to New York to confer with the lawyers who had charge of his uncle's affairs. In a few days he returned, and, with an assumed despondency, bordering upon abject despair, told me that the conditions of his deceased relative's will were such as rendered it utterly impossible for him to make his wife until he had reached his majority. He said our marriage need be deferred but a few months at most, when he would keep his promise and—and make his wife! Here, as though her recitation recalled memories she fain would have forgotten, the tears flowed afresh. Between her sobs she continued: "I was too young and inexperienced then to understand his evil designs. So, believing that at such time as he could, in accordance with his uncle's stipulations, he would make me his wife. I remained with him. For five months he bestowed upon me every luxury I could possibly desire. It was the—same old story! One night he failed to come home. I—I—have never seen him since. I stayed on at the hotel for a few weeks, nursing the vain hope that he would return. Finally realizing that I had been deserted I became desperate. Soon the proprietor of the hotel, who was a bachelor, guessing my true situation made frantic love to me. I encouraged him, and in a short time had forgotten the old love for the new. Diamonds, carriages, servants, in fact all the gilded adjuncts which wealth holds out so temptingly to weak woman as a barter for the sacrifice of her virtue, I had in abundance. I enjoyed this life for a little more than a year. One day there came to the hotel a theatrical manager. In a spirit of amusement I commenced a flirtation with him—my lover protested—we quarreed—and I left him. From that time until now I have—have been leading—a life of shame! Until last night I had been striving continually to crowd as much excitement into my existence as possible, as that was the only respite obtainable from my sorrows!—until then I was most anxiously praying for the final summons that would call me hence out of my joyless life of misery—you know—the rest! Concluding her story, she raised her eyes to Jack's face, and to her surprise she saw that his eyes were filled with tears. Bending tenderly over her he softly whispered: "My darling, you have been more sinned against than you have sinned. In future we will do life's battle together" [To Be Continued.] WATERPROOF COLLARS, Page 5. A Statement. 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The following editorial by A. N. Tally, M. D., regarding Mr. Wright's prescription for lost manhood appeared in the December issue of the United States Health reports, published at Washington, D. C.: We, as the highest American authority, on all matters of health, sanitation and hygiene, are constantly receiving letters of inquiry about a reliable cure for lost strength in men. Therefore we have ordered an investigation to be made into the subject, and our medical staff found there were many so-called cures on the market, but that many were worthless and some actually harmful. Therefore when we came upon the prescription furnished free by George B. 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It brings hope and cheer and lifts up the discouraged man so that he once more enjoys the beauties of nature and the pleasures of life. Failure in business and love surely falls upon him who is weakened physically and mentally, and his sad condition is at once relieved and a new man made of him who uses this prescription. Therefore, upon the highly favorable report of our medical staff we extend to George B. Wright's prescription for lost manhood the full editorial and official endorsement of the United States health reports. As certain as a wound leaves a scar, and as sure as effect follows cause, do men live to repent their follies and indiscretions in weakness and suffering. The tortured sufferer may bear no tell-tale marks of ruin upon his face to betray his lost manhood. He goes to his grave a human wreck, and never tells of his sufferings for fear of shame. Such mental anguish at times drives him to the verge of desperation, and he is easy prey for those vultures in human form—quack doctors—who hold out alluring hopes of cure only to disappoint, and after robbing him of his money, plunge him into absolute despair. No one can appreciate the horrors of lost manhood except he who suffered them. No one can help such sufferers except he who knows a cure and has himself been restored to full manhood. A notable cure of lost manhood in an extreme case was effected in the person of George B. Wright, a music dealer and well known citizen of Marshall, Mich. Mr. Wright for years suffered the agony of lost vital powers. He saw his physical power go from him as the result of insidious disease, until he was reduced to a condition of senility, and the best doctors in the country gave him up to die. Like many others, he tried the various remedies offered by specialists for the treatment of weaknesses peculiar to men, and it was this experience that drove him to a little study and research for his own benefit. He asserts that his ten years' suffering, both mentally and physically, was turned to unbounded joy in a single night through a rare combination of medicines that literally made him young again. It is the prescription of this discovery that his enthusiasm leads him to offer free to any man, young or old, who feels that his animation or the fire of ambition has left him and needs something that will brace him up and enable him to be prepared for any undertaking which may present itself. There is no question but what in his individual case the results were just as described, and it seems quite probable that any man who believes himself to be weak may profit by sending for this free prescription. Many people wonder how he can afford to send this prescription free, but it costs him little to do so, and he feels a philanthropic interest in giving weak men an opportunity to cure themselves. A request to G. B. Wright, music dealer, box No. 908, Marshall, Mich. for his free prescription will be promptly and privately complied with by return mail. WATERPROOF COLLARS, Page 5. Agents Wanted We want an agent in every city and town not already occupied. Write us. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. B. SQUARE'S BLUSTER A MUCH NEEDED CORRECTION. I wish to say to the readers of The Freeman that I never use any vulgar or profane wo ds in my writings so from this out, if you see any such lay it at the door of the man, woman or child that sets up the type for my "Bluster." In my "Bluster" of August 11th, the printer made me say "goll dam" when I wrote plainly, "goll darn"—g-o-l-1-dar-n. many waiters in the hotel service this country I have had several w defined objects in view. First, to adve and seek to better the condition in hotel world that large numbers who engaged in the responsible duties hotel service. Second, to place with their reach the success ul achievement of unity. Happy indeed should the people of our race be in the closing year the 19th century. Slavery with its barism is gone. The night of darkn I have just received a letter from some "smart Alex" in New Orleans saying, "We thought from your Bluster of Aug 11, you lived up North in God's country, but we see they lynch and mob our people in the heart of New York City just the same as they do down here. What have you to say about the matter? Well Mr. "smart Alex," I'll say this. We do live in God's country, but the devil sometimes crosses the line but the good people of New York City, both black and white, soon drive him back to his den and send a lot of his imps to state's prison or the electric chair. The best people of this section are the best people. "They say" that several Negro Democrats will not vote for Bryan this fall because some of their white fellow Democrats cracked their skulls in the recent riots and they will not be out of the hospitals in time to vote. It costs something to be a "nigger" Democrat. The friends of Negro disfranchisement cry that it is to "protect Southern women." Does it? Mississippi was the first State to do it, and Mississippi has to day a higher average of lynchings than any other state in the South. Where is the "protection" that this act was to bring?—N. Y. Press. --- The other day I was asked a question I could not answer. I met Will Johnson Brooklyn's leading "Negro Democrat" when he remarked with a smile, "Why are you all the time pounding us on account of our political convictions?" "Political convictions, do you call it. Glad you have found a name, but you know the gauntlet I threw down years ago about you dark skinned Democrats? I said, and I repeat that any Negro who says that he is a Democrat in this campaign is either a fool or a knave. --- He smiled, I smiled and we walked into the corner store where we both "smiled." Between the drin—smiles he remarked, "Its like this Gus; we all had a living to make and it would not do for us to engage in the same kind of business." "True," I replied, "but there are some kinds of business I will not engage in; for example, it may be a profitable occupation (it is an honest one) to empty and cart garbage and swill but I will not do it, neither will I drive a political garbage wagon or a Democratic swill cart, as the nauseous smell of blood of the thousands of black men murdered in the South by your white political fiends, would force its way through the covers. Yes the cries of the black citizens in the South whose citizenship has been stolen by your fellow robbers in white in that section where "government without the consent of the" "Hold on!" old man, where do you think you are? Yov are not in a political meeting, you are in a—well, in a hotel. Now if you will answer a printed question I will show you, I will renounce Democracy and hereafter vote the Republican ticket." --- We both "smiled" when Johnson remarked, "We but this out of a good Republican paper, the Colored American and we intend to make it a campaign issue and ask the question in ten thousand hand bills? Can you answer the question? He gave me a clipping which read: "There is no legal barrier to our admittance to West Point or Annapolis. The members of Congress have the power to recommend whomsoever they wish, regardless of color, creed or descent. If it be argued that the white boy wins when the competitive system is adopted, the fact may be cited that the president has a quota of appointments which attach to his office and he may make his selections from the United States at large. Why has Mr. McKinley persisted in passing by the thousands of available, bright young Negroes many of whom are graduates of excellent colleges? I smiled no more as I could not answer the question. B. SQUARE. THE WAITER (CONTINUED FROM THIRD PAGE) can waiters in the United States I send greetings. In preparing the work for many waiters in the hotel service in this country I have had several well defined objects in view. First, to advise and seek to better the condition in the hotel world that large numbers who are engaged in the responsible duties of hotel service. Second, to place within their reach the success ul achievements of unity. Happy indeed should the people of our race be in the closing year of the 19th century. Slavery with its barbarism is gone. The night of darkness is past. The morning light has broken. The sun of liberty is rising gloriously in the heavens and shedding his effulgent rays on that great race of people in whom the spirit of liberty was so recently born. The star of hope has arisen in our sky and the star shall rise higher and higher and shine brighter and brighter until its rays shall dispel all darkness of slavery, persecution, superstition and lure our race onward to a grander future than is yet in your minds to imagine. On no other body of people does this star shine so brightly as those who are engaged in hotel service. Our advantages and opportunities are great and we have only to grasp and improve them to insure our success." Mr. John Sails, second head waiter of the Southern Hotel of Chattanooga, has taken charge of the dining room at White Sulphur Springs, Ala. When serving a party in which there are ladies the ladies should be served first. This is simply common politeness and should be practiced by every waiter. Interesting Notes. Vicksburg, Miss. special: Vicksburg society was treated to a most remarkable debutate entertainment on the evening of the 14th inst. Long before the appointed hour, 8 p. m., the beautiful yards, spacious porch dainty parls and waiting rooms were overflowed with guests, chatting merrily and favorably of the occasion which so many had come to honor. The above name will at once reveal the purpose of the gathering. The residence was that of Mr. and Mrs. William Laws on Marshall street, one of Vicksburg's noted and honorable colored families. The debutantes were Misses Alice, Catherineia and Jennie, their three friends, sweet and accomplished girls. Their parents had promised them some time ago that they should prove good and obedient, worthy and true, a formal presentation to their friends, in the form of their friends were present to do honor to the pleasant occasion. Mr. Laws, being unavoidably absent from the city, Madam Laws, in a few well selected words, introduced the debutantes, who were all dress alike in white, and beautifully. Mr. Anthony J. Taylor spoke fittingly and splendidly of the young ladies, as he knew them in Sabbath school long years. Miss Emma Dunham, on behalf of associates, spoke, welcoming the ladies into their midst and social arena. Mr. J. G. H. Bowman sang a solo, the Muses Laws sang a trio and Dr. C.' Henri Woode delivered a most appropriate address to the delight of a splendid and most attive audience. Mr. Claud McKinney, recently at Tuskegee, an old associate of the family, spoke pleasingly. Thus ended the literary and introductory portion of the "Debit Entertainment." Miss Mand G. Lowett, graduate in music of Straight University, New Orleans, agitated the ivory of the beautiful ebony upright to the delight of the dancing young. 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North Star Tabernacle, No. 102, Daughters of Tabor, will give a grand public installation and concert at 601 Wells street, Sept. 13. * * Mrs. Stark, of 157 Clark street, is spending a few weeks in Cincinnati with her friends and relatives. * * Rev. J. H. Green organized a Baptist church in Harvey last Sunday. He was assisted by Mr. J. H. G. Davis, J. H. Lawrence and Rev. Isley. * * The members of Herman Church were aroused from their state of lethargy last Sunday evening by the byre Rev. Duncan, of California. * * Miss Emma Williams is pending her vacation in Paris, Ill. * * Herman and Provident Baptist Churches will run an excursion to Joliet, Sunday, Sept. 23. Round trip, $1.00. * * Mrs. Edwards, of Pensacola, Fla., is visiting Mrs. S. E. Bell, at 563 Weiland street. * * Mr. and Mrs. Childress, of 6025 Prairie avenue, entertained a large number of friends on the 12th inst. * * Mr. G. W. Hawkins, of 643 Lincoln avenue, was quietly married to Miss Eliza Walker, formerly of Virginia, on the 15th inst. Miss Walker was one of the most popular young ladies on the North Side. The nuptial knot was tied by Rev. J. H. Green. * * Two prominent married ladies had a fight last week about a dude. * * The Odd Fellows will run an excursion to Louisville, Ky., Sept. 30. Round trip, $7.00. C. Hughes has tickets on sale at 135 N. Clark street. * * Mrs. A. Tinney, of 16 Chestnut place, died on the 13th inst., after having an operation performed. She leaves a husband, two children, and a mother to and a mother to J. B. Interesting News. RILAS GATHRIGHT, ALL WORK SERVICE WRIGHT, WI BICYCLES FOR EVERYBODY. NO MONEY IN ADVAN mourn her loss. * * The following officers were elected by the Twenty-fourth Ward Republician Marching Club on the 14th inst.; Mr. C. Hampton, Captain; Mr. N. Allen, First Lieutenant; Mr. A. Price, Second Lieutenant; Mr. Bradford, Secretary. * * Miss Eva Craig, of Iowa, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Daniels, at 206 Weis street. Poet Dunbar Drugged. New York, Special. Paul Lawrence Dunbar, the Negro poet, reported to the police Monday night that he had met a young Negro who called himself William Ricus, Saturday morning, and the latter cautioned him against walking in West Thirty-Seventh street, where the Negro riots took place last week. When the poet insisted on going, Richs volunteered to accompany him to protect him. Then Richs proposed that they have a drink together, and after Dunbar had taken a glass of beer he became unconscious. When he revived he found himself in a strange house with his $150 diamond ring, his gold watch and $40 in money missing. WATERPROOF COLLARS, Page 5. The Georgia State Industrial College Open to Both Sexes. The fall term beginning October 3, 1900, the Georgia State Industrial College will receive both young men and young women as boarders. The entire expenses for board, washing, fuel and lights will be only $5.00 per month. The location and surroundings are healthful and elevating. A first class opportunity for young men and women to obtain a good literary and industrial education. The trades of Blacksmithing, Wheelwrighting, Carpentry, Painting, Bricklaying, and Shoemaking will be taught the boys and the art of Sewing and Cooking will be taught the girls Boarding space is limited and those who wish to come must apply early. Respectfully, R. R. Wright, LL.D. President. College, Ga. fair dealings, together with the fact that OZONO uine Hair Grower and Hair Straightener in exist- race, we have met with grand success, which has our morale, are positive. they are putting on the market vie nostrums, used; don't send your money to get only in return a man, but destroy its growth, and cause you to become bald. Do money. We do solemnly swear that our remedies are true drugs, and we will return the money for every case of disease in this paper. The word OZONO and the cuts shown in the engagement will be promptly prosecuted. Refractory Hair. No injurious hot irons are necessary to be kept up after the hair becomes stright, and washing to oldness, and all itching, running, scaly, humiliating Seal an April morning. Price, 50c a box; 4 boxes does the work and to us with $1.00, and we will send you immediately for which makes rough skin soft and brightens up black eyes Wriakles, Freckles, Moth Patches, Tan, Liver young, and the young look younger. We will which removes all smells and odors arising throat and Mouth, Womb Diseases, Sore and will send you on receipt of One Dollar, to four lots. Register your letters. L COMPANY, SHMOND, VA. ABSOLUTELY PURE OZONO History of the Negro Sol History of the Negro Soldiers In the Spanish-American War The First Martyr of the War was a Colored Man! EDWARD A. 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"Eddie" Savoy, the colored man who outwited the diplomacy of the Spanish Minister as Washington, Etc. Questions Every Person Ought to Know. All answered in the History of the Negro Soldiers in the Spanish-American War: First. How many colored sailors were killed in the destruction of the Battleship Maine? 2. What colored sailor was the first marryt in the Spanish-American War? 3. What colored soldier was the first marryt of the War of the Revolution? 4. What colored soldier had charge of a. Hotchkiss gun knocked over the Spanish Block House and saved the Bough Riders in the Spanish-American War? 5. What colored soldier was the first marryt of the War of the Spanish and hoisted the American flag? 6. What colored soldier did the name at the Block House at El Caney? 7. What colored man outwited the Spanish Minister at Washington, D. C.? 8. What greatest General in the United States said the colored soldiers "fought without a parallel in the history of world," in the Spanish-American War? Every Page Brimming Full OF NEW and interesting reading, with about 43 full half tons and fine engravings of Soldiers, Officers and Pictures of Aguinaldo, his headquarterer, the Negro Lady of Minilla, and a Brief Sketch of the Filipino and their civilization. Handsome pictures of General Nelson A. Miles, Major-General in command of all the American Army, who said the fighting of the colored soldiers around Santiago was "With 229 PAGES, INCLUDING 40 ILLUSTRATIONS. AGENTS WANTED. Send for copy of book and Agents' terms to A. JOHNSON. Corner West and Lenoir Streets. RALEIGH. Patr nize Our Advertisers and tell them where you saw it. CHEVELINE is acknowledged by thousands of people for the last 12 years that will straighten kiky hair without the use of hot irons. Price $3.00 per outfit BEFORE AFTER These cuts were taken from one of my customers, whose hair was changed, as you see by our treatment. Straight, Soft and Glossy produced by the use of CHEVELINE. We use pot shots or pasting down with grease in this treatment, and the hair is not changed from dampness, but on the contrary is made more b-auniful by washing, and the straightening appears as nat rales if worn with it. Send a piece of your hair and I will return it as a sample of my work. Cheveline is undoubtedly the greatest of all hair preparations. Price $3.00 per outfit. The Mystic Pomade will make the hair soft, straight and glossy and as beautiful as Cheveline, but not so lasting, at 50c per bottle. Use Mme Turner's Scalp Soap, a great remedy for scalp diseases, only 25c. Medicated Hair Grower For Family Use. Our Improved Medicated Hair Grower or Scalp Cleaner is an unexcelled article for promoting the growth of the hair on the temple where the hair is very verry scant, it also removes t e dandruff and impurities from the scalp. Personnel wear hair from turning gray should order r Hair Grower No. 2. It will restore the color. Price $1.00 per bottle. Mystic Face Bleach Mine Turner's Mystic Face Bleach is the only bleach on the market that t will positively Liver Spot, Blackheads, Freckles, Pimples, Exzema and all blemishes in 8 or 10 coyes. Wrinkles and small-puff Pits are caused by the Mine Turner's Mystic Face Bleach, which has two-headed fatter. You need the complexion a year, soft yellow tendende which causes on the aged to appear youthful. Price $1.00. Always use Mme Turner's Complexion Soap. No Goods C. O. D. 1312 Carondelet Street, NEW ORLEANS, LA. CONTENTS: How to Become a Good Waiter; How to Get Up an Order; How to Serve Meals; How to Serve a Banquet; Remarks to Young Headwaiter, etc., etc. Address: THE FREEMAN, Indianapolis, Ind. It's Not Too Soon To send for samples of Fall dress goods. Foreign cloths and novelties have mostly arrived while the lower-priced American Fabrics are coming along with encouraging regularity. When you write, state just about the color, price and kind of material you would like. That makes it easier for us, and assures you of getting what you want. L.S.AYRES & CO. Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. ..CITY NOTES.. Read The Freeman. WATERPROOF COLLARS, Page 5. FOR SALE—A restaurant, good location. A bargain for cash. For particulars call at 352 W. 12. FOR RENT—3 room house, water, natural and artificial gas, and large yard. $1 per month. Inquire 223 N. Delaware street. Miss Laura Bouer will visit in Covington, for a few weeks. Misses Mattie and Mary Hagood are the guest of Miss Laura Bouer. Louis Dean left Wednesday for Chicago to remain indefinitely. WATERPROOF COLLARS, Page 5. Major Taylor the crack bicycle rider was a Freeman caller this week. Rev. Dr. Riley, of Knoxville, Tenn., spent a few days with us this week. Mr. "Deacon" Gray was the guest of Miss Vena Scott in Charleston, Ill., Sunday. Forrest Mitchell representing The Freeman at Frankfort, Ind., was in the city this week. Mrs. Harry Williams of the southside is visiting her parents and friends in Edinburg, Ind. Rev. Chas. Jones, of Evansville, was called home on the account of the illness of his wife. Dr. C. H. Phillips editor the Christian Index of Jackson, Tenn., was a Freeman visitor last week. Henry Ventrace the well known blacksmith of Connerville, Ind., was in the city Wednesday on business. WATERPROOF COLLARS, Page 5. Misses Katie Cobbins and Elnora Skiles, of Bowling Green, Ky., are visiting Miss Sample in Haughville. Dr. W. H. Goler, president of Living-stone college, Salisbury, N. C., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Sanders, this week. Mrs. Thos. W. Lewis has returned from Marshall, Mich., where she has been visiting her parents and friends for the past six weeks. Mrs. D. Owen Robinson and children will leave to-day for their home in Frankfort, Ky., and will be accompanied by her sister, Mrs. D. D. Hunter. Rev. Dr. Hurley returned last week from Detroit, bringing with him his family. He filmed his pulpit Sunday very acceptably to his congregation New York Store (Established 1853) Sole Agents BUTTERICK PATTERNS Indiana's Great Dry Goods Emporium. Wrappers at 49c Good serviceable ones too. This special wrapper is a plain one cut full on the hips to insure perfect fitting. The colors are dark for fall wear...49 Better wrappers in handsome flounce styles made of best percares in the newest patterns. The lining has been fitted separate which is quite an advantage. Yoke collars and shoulders trimmed with fancy braid...1.35 Pettis Dry Goods Co. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Mrs. John H. Jackson and son, Harry will leave Sunday in company with Miss Susie Jackson for Lexington, Ky., to visit relatives and attend the Lexington Fair. Senator Bell, of Lexington, Ky., was in the city this week in the interest of Lexington Fair. The Senator stated that the fair this year will be larger and better than ever. Rev. R. D. Jones pastor of Second M. E. church at Greenfield, Ind., opened a camp meeting on the 7th at Dewey Park. A large attendance from near by cities are expected. Mrs. Elwood C. Knox left Tuesday for Peewe Valley, Ky., to visit Miss Blanche Gibson, before returning she will visit her parents at Shelbyville, and attend the Lexington fair. Prof. J. A. Sterett's shirt waist ball Monday night was quit a success, as that was his last dance in Indianapolis he bid his many friends good bye and left Wednesday for Cleveland, O. Free Baptist church (corner Rhode Island and Newport street.) Sunday School rally was a success. Rev. Matthew formerly of this city will conduct communion service tomorrow. Dr. and Mrs. Ward entertained a few friends Monday night in honor of Prof. Suggs of Georgia. During the evening songs were rendered by Mrs. Elwood Knox, Prof. Suggs, Mr. Ezra Roberts and Dr. Ward. The Martin R. Delaney Post, the colored post of this city won the silk flag at Chicago, which was to have been presented to the post that had out the largest percent of its members in full uniform. Department Commander Beem in his presentation speech paid a high compliment to the post and to the race. Indianapolis is proud of the distinction merited by the Delaney Post. Officers Elected The Connectional Council of the A. M. E. Zion church which was in session in Indianapolis this week decided to carry out the design of establishing a Connectional benevolent savings institution. St. Louis was selected as the headquarters with branch offices in Philadelphia, Boston, Atlanta, and several other cities. The officers are: President—Bishop A. Walters of Jersey City. Treasurer—Dr. J. F. Moreland of St. Louis. Traveling Agent—Dr. J. S. Caldwell of Philadelphia. Board of Directors—Bishop J. W. Hood of Fayetteville, N. C.; Bishop G. W. Clinton of Lancaster, S. C.; John C. Dancy of Wilmington, N. C.; W. H. Goler of Livingstone college, Salisbury, N. C.; Bishop T. H. Lomax of Charlotte, N. C.; Prof. S. G. Atkins of Winston, N. C.; and Bishop I. C. Clinton of Charlotte, N. C. There is more Catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together and until the last few years was supposed to be incurable. For a great many years doctors pronounced it a local disease, and prescribed local remedies, and by constanty failing to cure with local treatment, pronounced it incurable. Science has proven catarrh to be a constitutional disease, and therefore, requires constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio is the only constitutional cure on the market. It is taken internally in doses from 10 drops to a teaspoonful. It acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. They offer one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure. Send for circulations and testimonials, Address. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. Sold by Druggists, 75c. Hall's Family Pills are the best. Notice. When you want to dress your hair in the latest fashionable style buy a bottle of the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow and you can easily do it. This wonderful preparation makes kinky hair straight, soft and flexible, prevents failing and makes it grow. We have sold thousands of bottles and it has never disappointed anyone. Wanted harmless. If your dealer cannot supply you send us fifty cents and we will ship you a bottle., 76 Wabash avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Muncie News. Muncie, Ind., Special—Miss Edna Douglas has returned from Indianapolis where she has enjoyed a delightful visit of a few weeks. Misses Lela Hultz and Goldie Young left Saturday for Winchester, Ky., where they will visit for a while. Misses O. Dear and Morris, of Rushville, Ind., are guests of Miss Anna Lewis. Mr. Scott Riffe, of Indianapolis, is visiting his brother. Mrs. Margerite Riffe returned home from Indianapolis, Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Adams who have been recreating for some time in the North have returned. They camped in Michigan for two weeks and spent the remainder of their visit in Chicago. While there they witnessed the National Encampment parade. Mrs. W. H. Stokes attended the Afro-American Council at Indianapolis last week. Miss Cora Means returned from Indianapolis where she has been visiting. Miss Muzetta McGrea has been visiting in Springfield, Ohio. She is home again. Mr. Will Tyree has been on the sick list for the last few days. Mrs. Strothers contemplates a visit in the near future to parts in Ohio. Little Pansy Knox is on the sick list. Mrs. Harris, of Wabash, attended the session last week and remained over Sunday the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Pierson. AFRO-AMERICAN COUNCIL NOTES. A. J. Manly editor of the few Negro dailies was a member of the two conventions. He is now a resident of Washington, D. C. He is an ex-resident of N. C. Major R. R. Wright, a keen observer, close reasoner, energetic concise speaker. His pronunciation clear, tones musical. H. T. Kealing of the A. M. E. Review without doubt the readiest Negro orator in America. He is easy in manners, fluent in speech, and has a pleasing voice. HON. GEORGE H. JACKSON, Cincinnati, Ohio. Bishop Walters—the ideal presiding officer. He was justly re-elected. Owing to the nature of Council he is peculiar fitting. Congressman White refused to stand for the presidency when he learned of Bishop Walters reconsideration. Col. Pledger of Georgia has the appearance of the ideal statesman. He wears the old style half stock collar that is noted in the portraits of eminent leaders of a quarter of a century ago. Prof. D. C. Suggs was the guest of Dr. Joseph H. Ward. Hon. Geo. L. Knox, Gurley Brewer, Rev. J. J. Blackshear served on the committee of resolutions, the most important committee of the convention. Booker T. Washington thanked Wm. M. Lewis for journalistic work says he: "You seem to understand me thoroughly. I am especially pleased with you and your writing, which I have been watching for some time." Dr. Jas. E. Henderson of Springfield was a participant in the deliberations of the Council. Mr. George L. Knox, Chairman Reception Committee for Afro-American Council, Indianapolis, Ind.: My Dear Sir.—"To live in hearts we leave behind, 'tis not to die." There is no where upon the face of the earth, a more kind and impartial people, white and colored, than to be found in Indianapolis, Ind. The hospitality which was tendered to the delegates of the Afro-American Council was in every shape and form, boundless. THOPHILE T. ALLAIN, 2945 Dearborn street. The following officers were chosen to serve for the ensuing year: President, Bishop Alexander Walters, of New Jersey; first vice president, T. Thomas Fortune, of New York; second vice president, W. A. Pledger, of Georgia; third vice president, Ernest Lyon, of Maryland; fourth vice president, Harry C. Smith, of Ohio; fifth vice president, O. M. Wood, of Missouri; sixth vice president, John R. Marshall, of Illinois; seventh vice president, Bishop G. W. Clinton, of North Carolina; eighth vice president, W. H. Steward, of Kentucky; ninth vice president, Miss Lillian T. Fox, of Indiana; sergeant-at-arms, J. W. Wheeler, of Missouri; secretary, Cyrus F. Adams, of Illinois; financial secretary, J. F. Blagburn, of Iowa; treasurer, J. W. Thompson, of New York; national organizer, Mrs. Ida Wells Barnett, of Illinois; corresponding secretary, Dr. I. B. Scott of Louisiana; assistant corresponding secretary, J. Silas Harris, of Missouri; chaplain, Dr. J. S. Caldwell; of Pennsylvania. The executive committee's report also included the following list of directors of bureaus: Educational, W. C. Jason; legislative, Frederick L. McGhee; business, W. E. Du Bois; ecclesiastical reform, W. A. Alexander; literary, M. C. B. Mason; newspaper, A. L. Manley; immigration, B. F. Seabrooke, antilynch law, Ida Wells Barnett. WATERPROOF COLL;ARS, Page 5. Excursion to Richmond, Va., via Pennsylvania Lines. September 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th, for Sovereign Grand Lodge I. O. O. F. Convention, excursion tickets will be sold to Richmond, Virginia. Via Pennsylvania Lines, good returning Tuesday, September 25th, inclusive. BELLY-ACHE A woman sitting on a bed, laughing, with a boy kneeling in front of her, crying. happen. The way to make the body ache-proof is to use CASCARETS, gentle, sweet, fragrant CASCARETS, the perfect system cleaners and bowel strengtheners. For fear that anybody in the family should ever be attacked by belly-ache, keep a box of CASCARETS in the house always, and remember that all pains and troubles in your insides are QUICKLY CURED BY Cascarets CANDY CATHARTIC BEST FOR THE BOWELS 10c. 25c. 50c. ALL DRUGGISTS To any needy mortal suffering from bowel troubles and too poor to buy CASCARETS we will send a box free. Address Sterling Remedy Company, Chicago or New York, mentioning advertisement and paper. WASSON'S Sale, Carpets, Draperies opening the Fall season this week with a sale of far reaching importance to every householder. We propose to infuse the present week with a spirit of extraordinary activity by offering you the newest, brightest and best selected lines of carpets, curtains, rugs, oilcloths and mattings at prices that no competition will think of meeting. We want you to know the resources of this great department. And to introduce them to you have made these REMARKABLE PRICES FOR THIS WEEK. 25 choice patterns and colors in our best all-wool extra Supers, sold regularly at 75c, special...59 47 pieces 9 and 10 wire Tapestry Carpets, mostly with handsome borders to match, sold everywhere at 15 pieces heavy $ \frac{1}{2} $ wool Ingrain Carpets, sold at 45c, sale price..... .37 suited for making rugs. These goods being regularly $ 1.25. This special sale..... 98 This sale runs for one week at the above prices, during which time we agree to make, lay and line your carpets tree--or if you are not ready for the work just now, we will do it for you anytime inside of two months on the same terms. Rare Values In Lace Curtains and Draperies Large as the selection of Lace Curtains, Draperies and piece goods has been here in the past, the tremendous gathering of those goods for the Fall season surpasses any ever shown by us. We wish to have you realize the importance of this great stock. These values may introduce it to you. 100 pairs assorted patterns, white figured Swiss ruffled Curtains, all new effects. A special lot of $2.00 and $2.50 goods to open the season ... $1.50 325 pairs imported net ruffled Curtains, wide ruffles, plain or trimmed with fine linen Valenciennes or Battenberg laces and insertions, $4.00 values, opening price ... $2.50 400 pairs Nottingham Curtains, full 3 yards long, good width, new design, copied from the expensive curtain. A $1.50 value, opening price ... 79 Another lot of handsome Nottingham, full 3¼ yards long, beautiful lacy effects, splendid wearing quality, $2.50 sorts ... $1.50 100 pairs Irish Point Curtains, full length and width, plain centers, excellent patterns, the kind you have seen for $5.00 and $6.00, special price, a pair ... $3.25 Couch Covers, not one or two styles to show, but a big assortment, great values in Bagdad and oriental patterns, each $5 50 to ... $3.50 250 patterns Cretonnes, Denims, Ticking and Satins, for pillows, cozy corners, shirt waist boxes, screens, etc. 30c down to ... 12 Another Week of the Great Sale of China. September's Greatest Sale opening the Fall season this week holder. We propose to infuse offering you the newest, bright and mattings at prices that no We want you to know of them to you have made these 25 choice patterns and colors in our best. Supers, sold regularly at 75c, special 20 best pieces all-wool filled extra Super special..... 30 pieces good Ingrain Carpets, all new good value at 40c, special..... 15 pieces heavy 1/2 wool Ingrain Carpets, sale price..... This sale runs for one week lay and line your carpets free for you anytime inside of two Rare Values Large as the selection of the past, the tremendous gath shown by us. We wish to ha values may introduce it to you 100 pairs assorted patterns. white figures Curtains, all new effects. A spec and $2.50 goods to open the season. 325 pairs imported net ruffled Curtains, plain or trimmed with fine linen Vx Battenberg laces and insertions, opening price..... 400 pairs Nottingham Curtains, full 3 y width, new design, copied from the tain. A $1.50 value, opening price. H. P. WASSON & CO. LITHIA WATER Cures Kidney, Bladder, Rheumatic and Stomache Troubles. Tele.-Old 1908, New 1592. 115 N. Pennsylvania Street. Simply Delicious ** Darling Gum Seven Flavors--at all Dealers Meyer Bros. Gum Co. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. --- .59 47 pieces 9.and 10 wire Tapestry Carpets, mostly with handsome borders to match, sold everywhere at .49 85c to $1.00 yard, this special one week..... .29 60 choice patterns Wilton Velvet Carpets, all new Fall drawings and colorings, many special patterns suited for making rugs. These goods being regu- larly $1.25. This special sale.... Another lot of handsome Nottingham, full $1 yards long, beautiful lacy effects, splendid wearing quality, $2.50 sorts.....$1.50 pairs Irish Point Curtains. full length and width, plain centers, excellent patterns, the kind you have seen for $5.00 and $6.00, special price, a pair.....$3.25 Couch Covers, not one or two styles to show, but a big assortment. great values in Bagdad and oriental patterns, each $5.50 to.....$3.50 patterns Cretonnes, Denims, Ticking and Satins, for pillows, cozy corners, shirt waist boxes, screens, etc. 30c down to.....1.2 The Colored A. & M. Association will give their 31st Annual Fair at Lexington, Ky., beginning September 11, and continuing 5 days. New and Novel attractions offered this season. Prof. Armant's celebrated military band of Chicago will give day concerts in front of the grand stand. For further information, address A. L. HARDEN, Secretary, 9 W. Short Street. HENRY LEE. President. S14 HI-10-JAM POOR LITTLE JOHNNY! AND HIS "TUMMY"! Small boys, and many times large ones, and occasionally girls, too, big and little, suffer terribly from convulsive pains or cramps" in the bowels and stomach—main so violent that it "doubles up" the ones attacked, and makes it impossible for them to stand up. Some people call it colic, but most honest, main-spoken people call it "belly-ache" and very properly, for the seat of the trouble is in the bowels, and caused by the violent efforts of the bowels to rid themselves of something which doesn't belong there. The small boy usually gets it from over-eating or from eating forbidden fruit, and suffers mostly in the summer time. It's spring now, and "in times of peace, prepare war." Let the boys and girls and the big skis, too, for that matter, clean out the clogged channels filled with winter bile and putrid undistested food, strengthen the 30-feet of bowel canal, liven up the liver, and "summer belly-aches" will have no terrors, because they won't to use CASCARETS, gentle, sweet, fragrant strengtheners. For fear that anybody in the box of CASCARETS in the house always, and are CURED BY CASCARETS THARTIC THE BOWELS ALL DRUGGISTS to buy CASCARETS we will send a box free. Address mentioning advertisement and paper. ON'S Householders Will Save by Reading this Ad. Dets, Draperies of far reaching importance to every house with a spirit of extraordinary activity by need lines of carpets, curtains, rugs, oilcloths think of meeting in this great department. And to introduce PRICES FOR THIS WEEK. pieces 9 and 10 wire Tapestry Carpets, mostly with handsome borders to match, sold everywhere at 85c to $1.00 yard, this special one week.... 5.9 choice patterns Wilton Velvet Carpets, all new Fall drawings and colorings, many special patterns suited for making rugs. These goods being regularly $1.25. This special sale.... 9.8 prices, during which time we agree to make, ready for the work just now, we will do it one terms. Durtains and Draperies Draperies and piece goods has been here in its for the Fall season surpasses any ever importance of this great stock. These other lot of handsome Nottingham, full 34 yards long, beautiful lacy effects, splendid wearing quality, $2.50 sorts.... $1.50 pairs Irish Point Curtains, full length and width, plain centers, excellent patterns, the kind you have seen for $5.00 and $6.00, special price, a pair.... $3.25 each Covers, not one or two styles to show, but a big assortment, great values in Bagdad and oriental patterns, each $5.50 to.... $3.50 patterns Cretonnes, Denims, Ticking and Satins, for pillows, cozy corners, shirt waist boxes, screens, etc. 30c down to.... 12 Small boys, and many times large ones, and occasionally girls, too, big and little, suffer terribly from convulsive pains or "cramps" in the bowels and stomach—pain so violent that it "doubles up" the ones attacked, and makes it impossible for them to stand up. Some people call it colic, but most honest, plain-spoken people call it "belly-ache" and very properly, for the seat of the trouble is in the bowels, and caused by the violent efforts of the bowels to rid themselves of something which doesn't belong there. The small boy usually gets it from over-eating or from eating forbidden fruit, and suffers mostly in the summer time. It's spring now, and "in times of peace, prepare for war." Let the boys and girls and the big folks, too, for that matter, clean out the clogged channels filled with winter bile and putrid undigested food, strengthen the 30-feet of bowel canal, liven up the liver, and "summer belly-aches" will have no terrors, because they won't Householders Will Save by Reading this Ad. LEXINGTON FAIR Fred A. & M. Association Annual Fair at Lexington, Ky., beginning September 11, and new and Novel attractions offered this season. Prof. Ar- tary band of Chicago will give day concerts in front of the other information, address A. L. HARDEN, Secretary, 9 W. Short Street. at. ITS NOTHING New from factory to comp agents profits. 30 days 11:50 a.m. freezes Dr. Joseph H. Ward OFFICE HOURS: 8 to 10 a.m., 1 to 3 p.m., 6 to 8 p.m. OFFICE AND RESIDENCE 4354 Indiana Ave.. INDIANAPOLIS New 'Phone 1974 | Old 'Phone 1-6490 on attachment free. tion for...$14.00 food for...$16.00 food for...$15.00 alogus and testimonials once for our special BUYERS' UNION. B170, Chicago, Ill. Subscribe for The Freeman.