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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 37 THE LAST SAD RITE OVER THE BODY OF PREST, CRA VATH AT COLLEGE CHAPEL. THE GREAT AND THE SMALL Assemble in One Vast Throng to Mourn Their Dead--Music by the Famous Jubilee Singers Touches the Deepest Sympathy. Nashville, Tenn., Special—The funeral services over the body of Rev. Cravath, the deceased president of Fisk University, were held in Fisk Memorial Chapel at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, 1900. A large crowd of representative colored and white citizens of this and other cities were in attendance. The body of Rev. Cravath arrived in this city on a special train from St. Paul, Minn., on Saturday, the 8th inst. Was met at the depot by a large party of representative colored citizens and members of the faculty of the school and thence escorted to the residence at the college grounds, where the usual temporary exercises were held. Afterwards the body was laid in state for the funeral exercises of to-day. Hundreds of representative colored and white citizens from all over the country were here to pay their last respects to the one who had done his duty well. At the chapel, long before the time for the beginning of the services, thousands of people had began to fill the large chapel. Rev. D. Dunn had been selected to act as master of ceremonies. After prayer by Prof. Dunn, the Jubilee Singers, who had been made famous in this and other countries under his teachings, sang "Gone to Rest" in that sweet and solemn tone which makes the hardest of hearts fill with sorrow. After the song many of the audience could be seen wiping their moistened eyes. Many prominent men from all over the country said pleasant and soothing words about the dead president. Rev. Moore made the characteristic speech of the evening. He told of the many great deeds of the deceased; of how he had brought fame and honor upon the school; of how he had made famous leaders for the struggling race. The last of the exercises was brought to a close by the Jubilee Singers singing "In Bright Mansions Above." The whole audience was thrilled to their hearts by this sweet, melodious, but solemn music. The body was laid to rest in the Federal Cemetery in East Nashville. The funeral procession, as it wended its way from the chapel to the train which had been chartered for this purpose, was joined by many prominent citizens. It was one of the longest seen in this vicinity for years. The annual sermon of the Ladies' Good Samerian No. 3 was prescheduled in this city at the Lee Avenue Christian Church by Rev. J. I. Mason, pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church of this place. He preached a most eloquent sermon, giving the good sisters many good points of advice. This society is but two years' old; is exclusively made up of women, has more than a hundred members and nearly $400 in the treasury: have buried several members. The society is composed of the wives, mothers and daughters of our best colored citizens. Mrs. Jennie Bradford is the president of this society. The annual sermon of the Drivers' Union of this city was preached at Jackson's Temple, Sunday, the 9th, the pastor of the church officiating. Miss Eliza Jackson, of Augusta, Ga., is visiting friends and relatives in this city. Nashville society has a new addition in the person of Miss Chapele, the beautiful daughter of Rev. Chapele, the new secretary of the A. M. E. Sunday School Union, and not a few of the Nashville young men are casting a keen eye at her. The Freeman can be found on sale at the following places: Boyd's Building drug store; Ridley's ice cream parlor, Lafayette street, or Capital Creamery Co. South Cherry street, or from the following persons: Samuel Carter, of Gay street, or Luther Bowling, of South Cherry, or leave your order with M. H. Freeman, Jr., or from G. G. Gibson, general agent, 406 South High street. Don't borrow your neighbor's paper, buy one from the agent, the price is but five cents. From the Freight District Paducah, Ky., Special.-Mrs. Rosa Townsell, of Oak Park, Ill., is in the city visiting her niece, M. Bettie White, 716 s. 8th, and also other friends and relatives, and will leave in a few days for Metropolis. I. H. Halsey, the wide awake insurance man, is writing a large number of insurance applications at present. Mr. Halsey is general Hon. JOHN C. DANCY, Collector of Customs, District of Wilmington, North Carolina. agent for the National Industrial Beneficial Endowment Company of Lynchburg, Va., and Louisville, Ky. This is a colored insurance company, paying sick, accident, permanent disability and death benefits under the same policy. He has appointed Prof. J. A. Woodward assistant agent and solicitor. Mr. Halsey is an experienced insurance man, and we wish him success. Give him a visit. Office 703 Jackson street. Miss Georgia Nichols, of this city, has been the guest of Miss Monina Threat, of Mayfield, Ky. Mrs. Mollie Nichols is on the sick list with a cut finger four or five days. Miss Lizzie Travis, who has been visiting in Charleston, has returned home. George Johnson is visiting Hopkinsville. Miss Pauline House, who has been visiting in the upper part of the State for quite awhile, has returned home. The city schools opened Monday for the session of 1900. Miss Laberta Jones, who has been visiting Miss Manic Brooks, returned to her home in Metropolis after a pleasant stay. Come again, Miss Jones. Miss Mabel Lyons returned to her home in Metropolis after a pleasant stay with Miss Mahala Bradshaw. You are welcome to come again, Miss Lyons. A "call social" was given last Wednesday night at the residence of Miss Mamie Brooks in honor of Misses Mabel Lyons and Laberta Jones, of Metropolis. The callers were as follows: Misses Mabel Lyons and Laberta Jones, of Metropolis, Lottie Reed, Mahala L. Bradshaw, Azalee Perry, of Clarksville, Cora E. Lee, Julia Christie, Mattie Robinson, Alva Allen and Mamie Brooks, Mrs. Lizzie Johnson and M. G. Brooks, Messrs. Wm. Kolen, Alyse Redne McClinton, W. R. Turnbo — Payne, Moses Copeland and Andrew Williams. Miss Mabel Barrett is on the sick list. Miss Mamie Young, who has been on the sick list, is able to be out again. Miss Hattie McFadden, of Clay street, is on the sick list. Miss Lena S. Kelton, who has been visiting in Tennessee, has returned home to enter school looking well. Miss Mattie Muse, of South 8th street, is on the sick list at this writing. Mrs. Rosa Wade, of North 10th street, who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Abe Nuokles, of Mayfield, Ky., has returned home. Milwaukee Items Milwaukee, Wia., Special—The Rev. R. Knight, pastor of St. Marks A. M. E. church, preached his farewell sermon Sunday evening and the church was well attended. Rev. Knight has been pastor here one year-Baptising was held at the Salem Baptist church Sunday evening. Rev. J. Adam delivered a great lecture on "Conditions and Betterment of the Race" to a large crowd Sunday afternoon at 11th and Wells streets. There are a great many young men coming here from the Southern states, but when they stay here awhile they will not work, and some of their mothers have broke their health working to give these boys an education, but they prefer living the life of slums. The Freeman man had jobs for several: some in the city and some elsewhere, and could not find any to take them. Still they say we can't get work in Milwaukee. The right men can get work here at all times. Get ready for the Young Men's Social club's autumn dance; it will be the opening one of its many dances this season. The ladies' auxiliary to the club will be chaperoned by a well known society lady. Mrs. H. Zedricks, of Chicago, is in the city visiting relatives. Mrs. M. Fight, of Chicago, is the guest of Miss Belle Johnson. A. H. Watson, of Bloomington, Ill., is in the city visiting his aunt, Mrs. W. A. Carr. W. B. Brooks, of Michigan City, is in the city. W. P. Cooke, of Springfield, Ill., is in the city to attend the fair this week. J. W. Henry, of Duluth, Minn., is stopping at 391 Sixth street. Dr. F. Freeman, of Washington, D. C., is in the city and will locate here. A stag darty was given Tuesday evening in honor of Willie Hawkins. Those in attendance were: Drs. F. Freeman and C. A. Johnson, Wm. Watson. A. V. Raimy, George Coleman. Mrs. Keel' after a delightful visit to her son, J. H. Keel, has returned home to Chicago. A Trolly Ride. Cincinnati, O., Special—George W. Hayes, superintendent of Union Baptist Sunday school, entertained his officers and teachers in a trolly ride—the first ever given by the colored race of Cincinnati and a pleasant time of 3 hours was enjoyed by all with refreshments enroute, Mrs. Belle Davis, proprietress of a swell colored restaurant at 544 W. Sixth street, never forgets to read the "old reliable." Miss Ada Davis left for Lexington, Ky., last Sunday to attend the colored fair. Don't forget to get a copy of the Freeman, on sale at 230 George street, Union Shaving parlor. Joseph Wilson, one of Cincinnati's young ministers, reports that his church is doing good work. PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY SIX MONTHS, 850; ONE YEAR $1.50 Newsy Items. Adamsville, Ala., Special.—A great revival is being conducted at the Jerusalem Baptist church and quite a number of candidates are awaiting baptism. Rev. S. M. Hall is conducting the meetings. Rev. G. W. Bell, pastor of Mt. Carmel C. M. E. church, preached an interesting sermon last Sunday. Miss Berry, of Eufaula, Ala., is visiting in the city. Benjamin Blocton was a recent visitor in our city. O. H. Ivy is driving a heading in the mines at Blossburg; he is quite an experienced miner. Mrs. R. P. Bell has quite a number of scholars in attendance at the Independent school. Quite a number of new members were initiated in the Odd Fellow circle on the 31st ult. Get The Freeman from A. J. Cornelius every Saturday. Newsv Pointers. Muncie, Ind., Special—Mrs. Palmer has returned from Evansville, where she was at the bedside of her sock brother. Rev. Watkins preached at A. M. E. church while Rev. Wilson attended conference. Miss Edna Douglas entertained friends from Indianapolis Sunday. Miss Hampton arrived this week to spend a few weeks with her brother, Frank Hampton and wife, Mrs. Philips, of Lower Madison street, returned Monday, after spending several weeks in Dunkirk, Lima and Mansfield, Ohio. The Eagle band with a delegation will leave on the 20th inst. for Lima, O., where they will assist in Emancipation celebration. Agrand ball will be given in the evening at Music hall. PICKED IN PASSING BY OUR HUSTLING CORRESPONDENT WHO KEEPS UP-TO-DATE OUR READERS BY FURNISHING The Latest Happenings of General Interest--In Vicksburg's Great Domain--Death of a Respected Citizen --Social Functions. RACE CLEANINGS. Prof. Layton of Washington, D. C. the popular choice for director of music for the colored schools (a position recently left vacant) is the only colored composer in the U. S. who has compiled a church hymnal. His hymnal which contains a number of his own compositions is used in all churches of the A. M. E. connection. N. B. Dodson is manager and general agent of the Greater New York Department of the Colored American Magazine, published in Boston. Maryland Afro-Americans are again attempting an organized movement against the law prohibiting the intermarriage of whites and blacks. Miss H. A. Gibbs, of Washington, D.C., a graduate of Oberlin Conservatory of Music, and late of Boston, has opened a class in voice culture, piano and organ harmony. Miss Gibbs is at the head of her profession. The Negro Business League which met in Boston recently was a success in every particular. The delegates were representative men and came from every part of the country. They all had something to say and they told that something in their own way. The story of their struggles and success was interesting indeed. The success of the meeting paices Booker T. Washington a few notches higher in the esteem of the people. He is indeed the "Wizzard," the Warwick and the Douglass of his people. That Prince of Correspondents, John E. Bruce, has been assigned to the Literary Bureau or the National Committee to furnish a weekly letter to the press. He contributes not only to the white but the colored press as well and his letters are literary gems, striking right and left, showing up the weak points of the Democracy and the strong points of the Republican party.—Ex. The 500 Pullman car porters, with headquarters at Pittsburg, Pa., have decided to form a union and affiliate with the National Colored Men's Railroad Association. The colored people of Mississippi have undertaken to furnish the building being erected at Jackson for the use of the colored blind of the state. D. U. Mills, formerly of San Antonio, Tex., but now a United states soldier, has been sent to Cuba as a regimental printer. Mobile, Ala., has a shoe and department store owned and controlled by colored men. The same is found in other Southern cities. The house at Guinea's Station, Va., where Stonewall Jackson died, is now the property of a Negro. The Stonewall Jackson Memorial association has offered to buy the property for $5,000. Prof. Albert A. Michaelson of Chicago won first prize in natural philosophy exhibit at the Paris Exposition. Henry C. Clay was recently appointed postmaster of Wilberforce, Ohio. Mr. Clay is a Kentuckian. The first hospital under the charge of colored surgeons in the state of Missouri is the People's Auxiliary Hospital and Training School at St. Louis. The Free Mission Baptist people of Texas have purchased fifteen acres of land near Eagle Lake, Texas, and will erect a brick school building, where industrial education will be taught the Negro youth. Corporal Walter E. Merchant, of Company D, 48th Infantry, U. S. V., colored, says in last week's Richmond Planet that his infantry is doing such brilliant and brave work in the Philippines that the regular army officers day after day send out circulars congratulating the Negro officers of the volunteer service; that the black soldiers are proud of their black officers and will follow them wherever they lead. He says that the 48th infantry has come out victorious in every battle in which it has been engaged and has made some of the most important captures since the Philippine rebellion. The English African Association, which met in London July 25, conduct- THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER ed a Pan-African Conference, wich was attended by distinguished members of the dark races from all parts of the British Empire, the United States, Abyssinia, the West Indies, Hayti and Liberia. it was a splendid gathering of able men and women, and the deliberations of the Conference won highest commendation from the British press and pulpit. When the Conference was called to order the high honor of presiding over the meeting was given to Bishop Walters, who presided during the entire session. At the close of the session he was still further honored by being made permanent Chairman. WATERPROOF COLLARS, Page 5. A WEEK OF SIGHTS Colored Veterans Receives Generous Applause in the Great G. A. R. Parade. They Hold Their Camp-Fire. Chicago, Ill., Special—This city has just accomplished a remarkable feat and added another victory to its record. The 34th Encampment of the G. A. R. recently held here severely tested the ability of Chicago in handling enormous crowds, it even surpassed the world's fair epoch. But as usual, Chicago was equal to the emergency. The keys of the city were turned over to the grizzly veterans and everything was done to make it comfortable for the men who fought bravely and victoriously for country and liberty. Tuesday Aug. 29, was the greatest day of the encampment on account of the great G. A. R. parade. At an early hour the Grand Army of Republic's arch was dedicated while 100,000 people looked on. At 10:30 o'clock the head of procession moved westward on Randolph street, amid tremendous cheers and enthusiasm. The Wisconsin division lead the procession. In the Wisconsin division was the grand old veteran J. J. Miles head-wafer at the Plankinton house Milwaukee. As column after column of blue coated old veterans filed along the line of march half a world looked on and cheered them time and time again. The streets were simply a serging sea of humanity. Every available space held a human being, old and young men, women and boys perched from every window and on every roof. Every inch along the route of war was occupied. Upon the side walks people from every sphere of life vied with each other in doing homage to the grand old men. The ever wide awake news boys did a land office business selling boxes and barrels for 25 to 50 cents a pice to the unfortunates who did not occupy a good position to view the parade. In line was many old veterans who's feeble condition did not seem equal to the task before them, consequently many of them fell by the way side. In the Indiana division were many colored veterans who received a generous applause all along the line of march. When the head of the procession filed under the arch of honor over 100,000 voices cheered wildly. On the reviewing stand were Gen. Nelson Miles who represented the administration, Mayor Carter Harrison, Commander-in-chief Shaw, Gen. Joseph Wheeler, Duke d'Arcus the Spanish minister and many other notables. The march was a long one as there were fully 50,000 men in line and it required the procession 4 hours to pass a given point. It is estimated that nearly one million people thronged along the line of march. About 50 old veterans were over 'come' by heat and were tenderly cared for in the temporary hospitals which had been constructed along the route of march. Only one colored veteran R. Lone of New Orleans fell from the effects of the heat. The colored veterans held a camp fire at Quinn's Chapel Aug. 29. Where the survivors of the 28th, 29th and 31st. regiments enjoyed themselves. WATERPROOF COLLARS, Page 5. WHAT THE NEGROES SAID AT BOSTON. L. C. Leftwich, mayor of Klondike, Ala., said that he vowed he would never let his moustache grow until he owned some land in Alabama, and to-day he owns the town of Klondike. Rev. J. Francis Robinson asked him why he did not let his moustache grow, and he replied he did not have enough land. He invited the members to come to Klondike. He said there would be no fighting. "We hold in the South that it is better to work the weeds in the South than to wash the windows of the North," he said. "Unto you a new king is born, and his name is the almighty dollar," he concluded. "Amen," called out a voice, and "Amen" was heard all over the hall. Isaiah T. Montgomery, formerly Jeff Davis' slave, the founder and mayor of Mound Bayou, Miss., a colored municipality, said: "We have little to do with politics. The county prohibits liquor traffic and the Negro vote is counted on to uphold this law. The colored people do business with banks. We are sharing in the improvement now going on all over the South." Some one in the audience ventured the information that Mr. Montgomery was not the only Negro mayor in the country. There were three others—one at Hobson City, Ala., another at Lincolnville, S. C., and another at Eatonville, Fla. J. H. Lewis, of Boston, followed, saying there is no color in business. Any man that has the right to succeed will succeed. Every tub stands on its own bottom. Fortunately human selfishness, the desire of every man to get all that he can with the least effort or money, has banished all prejudices. If you can make a better article than anybody else, and sell it cheaper than anybody else, you can command the markets of the world. Produce something that somebody else wants, whether it be a shoestring or a savings bank, and the purchaser or patron will not trouble himself to ask who the seller is. George C. Jones, of Little Rock, Ark., an undertaker, said that nearly every line of business in that city is conducted by Negroes. In that State alone is a town which has a railroad built by Negroes, owned by Negroes and run by Negroes. A man said last night that he was the president and treasurer of a corporation. "I can show you a Negro," said the speaker, "who is more than that; for he is not only president and treasurer, he is also secretary and board of directors. I believe in hard times, for the harder the times the closer the Negroes get together. When you come to Little Rock we will meet you in a hall of our own, entertain you in a hotel of our own, carry you in our own carriages, driven by our own Negroes. And when President Washington addresses us, as he is going to, he will speak on fair grounds owned by Negroes." W. R. Pettiford, president of the Alabama Penny Savings Bank, said, in part: "Our bank at Birmingham has been established for nearly ten years, and although we have encountered difficulties we managed to surmount them all, and to-day we have a prosperous institution located in our own three-story brick building and owning considerable property in the city and suburban towns. Banks among us are necessary because the saving of money by means of their influence, as I have explained, materially helps us by making us more independent and substantial citizens, and enabling us to more effectually help our fellow men." The race is beginning to find out that white editors give white readers what they want, regardless of what black ones want; so the latter are beginning to huddle up to the stone the builders rejected. We are beginning to give the people what they want. And there are some of our publishers who have achieved a measurable degree of success. The Colored American, the Philadelphia Weekly Tribune, the Indianapolis Freeman, the Dallas Express, the New York Age and a few others, have reached a point where their publishers do not have to "bend the supple hinges of the knee that thrift may follow fawning." If you have never been a publisher you cannot know what that degree of independence means to the publisher and to the race. There can be no real liberty of a race or a nation where free speech is throttled. News Notes. Albany, Ga., Special.—Mr. W. H. Phipps made a business trip to Brunswick, Ga., last week. Mrs. Jeff Davis of 75 South street has returned from a pleasant visit to friends in Smithville, Ga. Prof. Jas. L. Murray is visiting relatives in Pulaski, Tenn. "The Freeman is the acknowledged leader of all Negro Journals." "Time is money," so do not ask the news agent to let you have a paper on credit for you will be refused. A person said sometime ago that there was not a Charitable Institution in the city. Is this true or not? Business is increasing. Get your money ready to buy The Freeman when it arrives if you want the news. It takes money to run any paper. The Epworth League of the C. M. E. church is proving to be a great success to the church and city. The Albany base ball team played a hot game of ball with the Brunswick team last week. The latter team won the game by hard struggle, seven to ten. Read The Freeman. Agents Wanted. We want an agent in every city and town not already occupied. Write us We want every reader of the Freeman that is troubled with Dyspepsia or Insigestion to try a 10 cent box of our diacus, for sale by all druggists DEAN'S DYSPEPSIA DISCS They do the work, M. BUSINESS MEDIUM. There are some persons who believe that there is no truth to be gained from consulting a Medium, but such beliefs are contrary to the teachings of the Medium, and that such a conclusion can be reached. 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The Medium has received no little attention by eminent men and even college professors. so it proves conclusively that although there are infringers in our midst with "oily tongues," we have not been closed to the entire profession. It takes a great deal of study to become an accomplished Medium, and by a continuous and untiring effort, the key to the well of apprehension will have been procured by MRS. MARTH for the benefit of humanity. By letter, advice $1.00. Hours from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. All letters must contain stamps for answers. MRS. M. B. MARTH. 246 West Thirty-first Mention NEW YORK CITY The Freeman. 1 This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe preparation in the world that makes kinky hair grow. It prevents the hair from falling out and makes it grow. Sold over 40 years and used by thousands, it is rated hard to maintain on free request. It is the first preparation straightening kinky hair. 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AT LAST! THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. OR THE WAITER OK THE WAR The Waiters' Royal Benefit League gave a public farewell reception to Mr. E. T. Montgomery at the Hyde Park A. M. E. Mission, last Monday evening Mr. Slater, better known as the "Thunderbolt," acted as chairman, and made a flowery speech in eulogizing Mr. Montgomery's good qualities. Rev. Slater spoke in behalf of the Hyde Park citizens. Among the other speakers were Messrs. C. R. Johnson, headwaiter at the Lexington; James Barley, headwaiter at the Auditorium; W. C. Casey, headwaiter at the Hyde Park; F. C. Long, headwaiter at the Windermere Hotel; W. Forrest Cozart, Captain A. Thomas, L. W. Washington, president of the Waiters' Royal Benefit League, B. H. Hendricks, headwaiter at the Ontario. Mr. R. S. Blanchard spoke as follows: "Mr. E. T. Montgomery, having been requested by the waiters of the Chicago Beach Hotel to express our deep sorrow in departing with one we esteem and admire. I consider it an honorable, as well as a sad duty involved upon me. We are sorry to have such a friend and affable headwaiter as you have been part from us, but man, like his knowledge and his soul's endeavor, is framed for no fixed attitude, but ever moves onward; nothing being stationary in life. We, as individuals, are subject to changes, especially in the art which we follow for a livelihood. You have been our counsellor and our support, and all of our mistakes in the culinary art have fallen on your shoulders; but what, with exhortation and skill, you have conquered them all with good judgment, accurate exactness and dispatch. We thank you for your kind actions toward us, for we are taught by great actions that the universe is the true property of every individual in it. The noble acts and lectures which you have rendered in our behalf we will ever cherish and hold in sacred remembrance. Some, of course, have been unanxious for themselves, and merely wished to get by in full content, and have rendered unto you only promise to do better. Wherever you roam there are many in this august body who will always cherish the good deeds and charity which you have rendered. You have been a light to us, a brilliant light, the radiance of which will shine forever and never be forgotten. "We thank you for the courtesy you have rendered, the opportunities extended and the advice you have given. We regret to part from one we hold so dear, but as the ages glide away so do we as waiters, some in the full strength of years, others bowed with age. You have taught us that labor is life; from the inmost heart of the worker rises his God-given force, the sacred celestial life essence, breathed into him by Alnighty God. From his innest heart awakens him to all nobleness to all knowledge. As soon as work fitly begins the knowledge that will hold good in working, cleave to that. In conclusion I will say, in behalf of the waiters of the Chicago Beach Hotel, we have at all times when reprimanded, exhorted or cautioned with respect to service in the dining room found it to be necessary for our true success as coworkers in this branch of labor. Now we say farewell, farewell, and may God, who presides over the destiny of all, go with you." After the speaking refreshments were served. Mr. E. C, Holland, formerly headwaiter at the Hotel Ruffner, Charleston, W. Va., and the Mahoney, Uniontown, Pa., resigned his position as second waiter at the Chittenden, Columbus, Ohio, and on Sept. 2d was installed as headwaiter at the Clarendon Hotel, Zanesville, Ohio, succeeding Mr. George Davis. Mr. Holland is a proficient young headwaiter, and he keeps posted on everything in the line of his profession. He is also a subscriber to The Freeman, and a member of the H. & S. W. N. B. A., to which he owes his success. The members of the H. & W. N. B. A. never get left. The Cleveland auxiliary to the H. & S. W. N. B. A. gave a grand shirt waist ball at Forest Street Rink, Sept. 16. The affair was a success in every way, consequently the boys and their fair admirers enjoyed themselves. The officers of the auxiliary are: W. H. Hunley, Hollenden Hotel, president; George L. Lang, Colonial Hotel, vice-president; Frank Moore, the Lexington, secretary; George Washington, Forest City House, treasurer. The other members of the auxiliary are: Thos. Smith, Henry Embrey, W. G. Thurston, Frank Terry, Joseph Gailer, Wm. Henry St. John, H. C. Milton, L. Thurston, C. W. Henderson and J. W. Mitchell. Mr. E. T. Montgomery, who has so successfully handled the Chicago Beach dining room for the past three years, has resigned, and on the 10th of September took charge of the dining room at the Oriental Hotel, Dallas, Texas. Mr. Montgomery has not been in very good health here of late, and he believes that a climatic change will be quite beneficial. Mr. Montgomery is one of the most successful headwaiters in the United States, and his presence in and around Chicago will be greatly missed. He is also recording secretary of the H. & S. W. N. B. A., and the five hundred members of that association sincerely hope that* he will be restored to good health and make his Texas position a financial success. Saratoga Springs, N. Y., was at one time America's greatest summer resort, but it may now be classed as a "has been." However, there are a few good hotels there still doing business. The Grand Union Hotel at Saratoga is doing a good "Shenee" business, although at one time a "Sheenee" could not get accommodation at the Union. Mr. Lee is still headwaiter at the Union. Mr. M. Riley is the headwaiter at the United States Hotel. Mr. J. Curry is headwaiter at Congress Hall during summer and the St. Charles, at New Orleans, during the winter. The Worden Hotel is the only hotel at Saratoga which runs the year round. Mr. W. H. Whaland is the efficient headwaiter at the Worden. Mr. S. Bush is the headwaiter at the Clarendon and Mr. B. Good does the honor at the Kensington. Every hotel at Saratoga employs colored waiters. Mr. W. J. Mills, headwaiter at the Holland Hotel, Chicago Ill., resigned last week, and has been appointed second waiter at the Windermere Hotel, in that city, by headwaiter Frank C. Long. Mr. Mills is a young man of excellent ability. He was steward, headwaiter at the Yorkshire for several years. Mr. Frank Bell, who has been second waiter at the Windermere Hotel for the past four years, resigned to accept the headwaiter position at the Chicago Woodlawn Club. The many friends of Mrs. Ada K. Dozier, wife of the late F. N. Dozier, who died in Indianapolis, Ind., last January the 25th, will be surprised to know that she is the grandmother of a fine nine pound girl. Both mother and child are doing fine; thegirl is now two months' old. Mrs. Dozier is residing with her parents at Highland Park, Chattanooga, Tenn. Subscribe for The Freeman, the greatest colored paper published in the world. The Freeman gives race news from every sphere of life, and should be read by all those who are interested in the well doings of the race. The Chicago waiters certainly reaped a good harvest during the G. A. R. Encampment. The capacity of the Chicago hotels were taxed as they never were before. Every hotel, restaurant, lunch counter and lodging house in the down-town district was crowded from pit to dome. Extra waiters were paid $2 and $250 per day, and even then several of the eating establishments were unable to secure a sufficient number of waiters. The waiters of Chicago will long remember the 34th G. A. R. Encampment. Captain W. E. English, owner of the new English Hotel, Indianapolis, Ind., has publicly withdrawn from the Democratic party. Capt. English is one of the best known business men in the State of Indiana, and his father run for vice-president on the Democratic ticket with General Hancock. Evidently Republican prosperity and sound money is good enough for Mr. English. Mr. Arthur Harris, headwaiter at the Sloane House, Sandusky, Ohio, has resigned his position, and is open for engagement as second or head in any first class house. Mr. Emilio Scaglia, headwaiter at the West Hotel, Minneapolis, Minn., desires (CONTINUED ON SEVENTH PAGE) J. 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. 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The Doctor has practiced five years in New Orleans, St. Louis, Memphis and Louisville; understands thoroughly the diseases, spells or influences the race is directed to. He has now and always had a patronage from them. PLEASE READ FOLLOWING: Brooklyn, Aug. 15. This is to certify that I came to New York from Albany. I was a stranger in a strange city, out of work and out of money. I had no luck in anything I undertook. What to do I did not know. A friend advised me to go and see Dr. Shea. I did. He told me the cause of my troubles; he took me in and treated me as a brother. Through him I got a good position that very week. I had been to others; they took my money and did me no good. I bless the day I first met Dr. Shea. I would advise all in bad luck, slick or in trouble to go to him at once. Sincerely, ALBERT AYRES. Plainfield, N. 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Borrett, Miss Nettle McMahon, Mrs. Lizzie Blackwell, Clara Mackay-Acco, Lizzie Bostick, Mrs. Marie Russell, Tenie Wyatt, Miss Pearl (M) Roberts, Miss Lelca (M) 2 Reynolds, Wood, Miss Pearl Chestham, Mrs. Zola Annette, Willie Barr, John W. Baily, John Bembury, B. F. Burtton, A. A. Burtton, B. D. Bankenhill, Oscar Bailey, John 3 Barnett, B. H. Cassie & Johnson Cooper & Bailey Carter, W. H. 2 Chandler, Chandr. Dudley, J. S. Duncan, James Odds, J. O. Eps, J. C. Eps, S. C. Eps, S. C. Fulker, W. E. Fernando, James 3 Fanning, W. H. Fernando, Jas. (5) Gibson, M. M. Gibson, S. W. Giden, L. E. Giden, L. E. Gugnesse, Alphonse Horsely, Beverly Hilard Walter Horns, J. A. Hopkins, W. Hampton, P. (3) Jackson, o. J. Jointley, W. J. Johnson, Ed.W. Johnson, Chas Johnson, Ed. Johnson, R. R. Kennedy, A. H. Lewis, Chas Lindsay, Oscar Lindsey, J. A. Martin, A. Mason, Wesley Martell, Wm (2) McArver, Walter McCloudy, H. M. McGabe, D W (2) McCurry, T. E. A McCurry, T. E. A Mulligan, J. W. 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How is Percy and Crip? Ed. J. Burton sends regards to Ed. Hord. W. E. Kelly sends regards to Simpson and Pittman. J. L Hill is filling an engagement at Hamilton, Ohio, this week. Henry Graves sends regards to Simpson, Pittman and all friends. The "Big Five," Honseleve, send re- wards to all Cincinnati friends. Will Cook, an Indianapolis boy, has joined Black Patti Tronbadours. N. T. Kitche send regards to Clarence Powell, Dan Marino, and Richard Lewis, Christian sends regards to Ed. Furber, Piccolo, Jones and all friends in No. 1 show. Trusty and Epps have joined hands again and thank managers for their offers. Cliff Brooks sends regards to John Rucker, George Bailey, Frank Kirk and W. A. Porter. Buddie Glenn was a headliner at the Olympic Theatre, Galveston, Tex., the week of the 5th. Dick Thomas sends regards to Donglass and Reese brothers, and to all friends in and out of the profession. Chas. R. Parker sends regards to Joe Ricks, John Eason, John Jackson, Clarence Powell and all buffaloes. James H. Gray sends regards to Al. and Cecil Watts, Dan and Lizzie Avery, James Wilson and Black Patti. Allen McDonald sends regards to Robt. N. Thompson, Simpson, Pittman, Frank T. Patrick and C. H. Mullets. Ollie Dempsey, proprietor of the Wal- --- THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER drof saloon, Cincinnati, O., never fails to give the professionals a pleasant treat when they are in the Queen City. Lew Payton, principal commedian with Harrison Bros minstrels, is taking encores nightly, singing "Got My Habits On." Sends regards to all friends. Florence B. Wallace, with Harrison Bros. minstrels, wishes to be remembered to all professional friends, and would like to hear from Clarice Johnson, Smith and Powell. Wm. C. Handy, the well-known bandmaster and vocal director for several seasons, a member of Mahara's Minstrel, is now teaching in the band, orchestra and vocal music departments at the A. and M. College at Normal, Ala. Charles Miller, clarionette and piccalo player of the Old Kentucky band, who is so well known throughout the country, is soon to introduce a new comic song, entitled "You'll be Sorry When I Leaves You all Alone." Best Regards to Elwood C. Knox and all old Kentucky boys. T. G. Williams, a retired professional, is now oppering a saloon, club house and pool room in Joplin, Mo., where he makes it pleasant for performers when they visit there. Mahara's Minstrels done big business Saturday and Sunday nights. Bland and Hampton and Miss Ella Williams receiving many encores. George Titchner writes that he has joined Washburn's Uncle Tom's Cabin company, and has put on a new up-to-date cake walk and a big plantation buck dancing act, taking 16 people. Each act is a hit and Mr. Titchner is doing a turn in the olo, receiving three and four encores nightly. Mr. Washburn has one of the best Tom shows in the business, and the parade is immense. His big colored minstrel goes out soon. Regards to my friends. You said I wouldn't, but I did. Thomas McDonaldson, of New Orleans, and Miss Josephine Smith, of Denver, Col., were recently married at Joliet, Ill. by Rector Phillips, of Bethel A. M. E church, Chicago. Miss Smith was a member of Stowe's theatrical company, and for two seasons was a star of the first magnitude, and a footlight favorite, while Mr. McDonaldson is a young and enterprising business man of Joliet, and very highly respected. Their many friends extend hearty congratulations. Daniel E. Washington and Miss Minnie Edison. Lew Payton and wife, of the Harrison Brose'. New and Ancient South Co., paid a flying trip to Chicago, Wednesday morning, from Hammond, Ind., and joined the company in the afternoon at Blue Island, Ill. The four were royally entertained by Miss Edison's sister. Mrs. Addie Banks, who makes the Windy City her home. Miss Edison and Mr. Washington are cleaning up in their society cake walk with the company. Notes from Mahara's minstrels—"Le Roy Bland, male soprano, is taking three and four encores nightly. Billy Young, the singing comedian, is singe 'How de do Man' with great success. Everybody speaks well of our band; Prof. Wm. Malone, leader. J. R. Johnson, basso and vocal director, scores heavily. John Vaughner, George Hamilton and John Holland are hitting 'em hard. Jack Watkins, tenor soloist, is making quite a hit. The ladies' quartette is doing some good work. Johnson & Watkins sends regards to S. C. Epps. E. O. Green sends regards to all friends. Notes from Jacksonville, Fla.—Misses Kittie Brown and Jessie Thomas have opened at the Exchange theatre, and are making quite a hit with their act entitled, "The Rich and Poor Girls. The Freeman can be had at the office of the Exchange theatre, Prof. J. M. Robinson, Jr., manager. Ed. Daniels, the well known barber, is still at his old stand, 129 Bridge street. Give him a visit when going to the Exchange theatre, 125 Bridge street. Thomas E. Butler, the popular druggist has just received a fresh supply of stock. If you need some herbs, see the medicine man at the N E. corner of Union and Jefferson streets. Clarksville, Tenn., show items—Murphy masquerade held down the theatrical boards, Monday night, Sept. 10th, at Elder's opera house, and was highly appreciated. W. L. Johnson, The Freeman's reporter, has heard the Orange Blossom quartette and the Rag Time Jimmies' orchestra and thinks they can hold their own. They have been especially engaged by one of the most noted young men in the city to tender a musical banquet to one of the city's most popular belles very soon. They will launch out into their profession shortly. J. P. Steele, the composer and arranger, is hard at work on new compositions. Thomas Wright sends regards to the Thornton sisters and Mary Williams. The following was clipped from a Montreal, Canada, paper which shows that Black Patti has surrounded herself with a clever set of entertainers: "The Black Patti Troubadours opened at the Theatre Royal to a crowded house, Judging from the performance, the house ought to be well filled for the balance of the week. It is one of the best shows that has been seen at the Cote street house in a long time. The company was received with applause. Of course, the star of the company was Black Patti herself, but she has with her a number of very clever artists of whom Irving Jones, James White, Cecil, and Al. F. Watts are about the best. The performance opens with a farcical absurdity in one act, "The Woman in the Closet," and closes with the Onetave Kaleidoscope." during which Black Patti and the full company sing several solos and choruses. The scenery in the last is magnificent. A number of the boys jive in the performance. South Africa attended the evening performance. Notes from the New Orleans minstrels, Allen, Quine & Oakes equal owners — "Business through Kansas was good. Our treasurer, M. Oakes, wife and daughter, met the show in Wichita, Kan, where we played to very large business. They will be with us a week or two; they seem well pleased with the show. C. N. Barge, C. H. Williams and F. Garland, while in Kingman, Kan., were entertained by Mr. Tuck Turner, the wealthiest colored man there. Mr. Williams gave Mr. Turner a copy of the Freeman, which, he says, he intends taking, for it is the upbuilding of our race, and a journal he loves. Miss Mary Brown, of San Antonio, Tex., closed at Wichita; she was one of our leading chorus singers and cake walkers. Miss Brown will go home to visit her mother for a few weeks and from there to St. Louis to visit friends. Walter Lee, the fish month boy, keeps everybody lively. W. G. Bostwick, leader of orchestra, and M. Vasser, 2nd violin and cornet player, close with us Sunday at Cald well, Kan. They go from there to Wichita." TOETEE TRAVELING PUBLIC-We have just opened up a first-class colored bar, and club in connection, at Joplin, Mo., and we are anxious and ready to give all strangers a big time when in the city. We are glad to say that at our opening we entertained Allen's New Orleans minstrel company, and must further say that the company is com- TONY WILLIAMS, Joplin, Mo. posed of as fine acting gentlemen as any one cares to meet and rank second to none; they also made many friends while in our city. We are open day and night. Our staff is as follows: Scott Hayden, pianist; Blakee and Wright, mixologists. M. Brown, entertainer; Tony Williams, president; A. Fuller, treasurer; C. E. Williams, manager. Notes from Oliver Scotts big minstrels. —“We played two performances at Grand opera house, Columbus, O., and while the crowd was not beyond control, appreciation was the ruler of the hour. At the rise of the curtain we were greeted with a hearty welcome, and the comedy overture was interrupted very often. Will Bailey proved to be the stellar fun maker for the first part, taking encores by the count. Messrs. Dick Lewis and Henry Troy found much favor in their respective ballads, in fact, the singing was pronounced to be the best afforded by any minstrel show. The rendition of “Every Race Has a Flag but a Coon” by Clarence Powell, caught on like powder. Bob Pannel was very thankful for the thoughtfulness the audience had of him. In the olo Messrs. Clarence Powell, Harry Craton and Arthur Maxwell were well received; the real comedians, Messrs. Cooper and Bailey were forced to respond until their last joke was spent. Although at Ollie Young's home Mr. Waddell, the famous club juggler, received the praise of the sages in manipulating science. J. Ed. Green, stage and vocal director, has just received the latest dance, styled “Hagtime Alley,” and will be put on in a few days. Regards to Hottest Coon, Festival, Students, Rabbit's Foot, Georgias, King Rastus and the gang.” Charles R. Parker, of the Rusco & Holland Big Minstrel Festival, writes. "The seventh week of the big show was spent in Louisville, and success crowned our efforts as usual. We will all gladly welcome old Jack Frost for we have certainly experienced some very hot days. We opened to a crowded house Sunday night and business continued good all the week; the matinees were positively the very largest of the season, and at the extra matine on Labor day standing room was at a premium as early as 2 o'clock. Our band, under the direction of Prof. James Lacy, has improved wonderfully, and is a big feature in our show. John Rucker has added a winner to his already brilliant repetioe of songs in the song, "Just Because She Made Them Goo Goo Eyes." Tom McIntosh met lots of old friends while in Louisville, and they all say he is, as usual, the same big hit. His original monologue always goes big. Milton Graves is singing 'The Holy City' and is always well received. Our big olio is a succession of hits, note the favorites. Byron family, musical experts; Ollie Brown, king of the slack wire; Furber & Davis, comedy acrobats; McKissick & Jones, crissacreed coons; the very funny Tom McIntosh; that beautiful creation down among the Cypress, and last, but not least, the 5 Demonites, and troupe of Arabs. Next week will find us at St. Louis, and we expect to give a good account of ourselves." Notes from P. G. Lowery's Vaudeville Co., and Concert band with Forepaugh & Sells Bros. cirous:—"This leaves the company in the best of health. This is the first part of the last half of the season. We were visited by the Mehara minstrels in Jefferson City, Mo, Thursday, Aug. 29. Some of the prominent visitors were Messrs. E. O. Greene, Wm. Malone, Wm. Smith and others, all being made welcome around the "white city." The Mahara's were very much disappointed at not seeing our band in parade, but it was so very hot our manager did not think it much use in our scorning in the sun like others do. Skip Farrell has challenged any drummer in the world for any amount, backed by Forpearl & Sella' Bros. now with P. G. Lowery's concert band touring "Bingham and Bamin." Now, come on or get back, and sends regards to all friends. Mrs. Farrell is still making hits with her latest songs, and sends regards to all friends. Allie and Tina Gillam sends regards to Emma Shacon, Bessie Gillam, Harry Gillam and wife. Chas, Elgar, the French boy, our orchestra loader says would like to speak a word to the public after his regards to all friends were received. The Sherrah Quartette is still a big feature with the big trick, singing all the latest sentimental and coon songs of the day. They all send regards to all frends. James S. Morton would like to hear from Joe Pleasant. Heads up-for the big 40—next season with the big show. Best wishes to The Freeman and all friends. To Richard Lewis, Oliver Scott's minstrels.—"You can answer letter and send-bra elet. " L. B. Notes from the Georgia Minstrels:—This is our fifth week out, and so far everything is running smoothly. The weather has been very hot for the last two weeks but we are finding it cooler now. Next week will find us in Kansas, where the boys will meet their many friends. While playing Des Moines last week Christian, the cycle skater, was presented with a large bouquet of out flowers from one of the private boxes, containing a box party of white gentlemen. And while playing Davenport, Iowa, last Sunday a music publisher came down to the car and called for our band leader, and on being introduced to him he gave Mr. Housely, our leader, a march that he had just written, and wished our bands to play it for him. As it was near parade time our leader had the men to play it out on parade, this they did to the entire satisfaction of the publisher, who in return, not only gave him quite a collection of music, but has promised to have a lot of "billie" matter got out as to the merits of our band etc. To-day will be our first adventure out as a ball team. Our team will play the Boone, Iowa, club at that place, and Manager Culligan has fitted our club in great shape for the game. Shall let you know in the next letter the result of the game. Following are the names of persons in our club: G. A. Swan, manager; T. J. Culligan, treasurer; Thomas F. Edwards, captain; J. E. Sherman; c, Christian; s; Mrs. Stevenson's boy, 1b; David Smith; 2b; E. J. Burton, 3b; Oscar Cameron, rf. W. Shields, p; Beverly Housey, lf; Emmet Mason, p; F. L. Denton, sub.; water boys; Harry Fidley, Kid Layford and Dick Thomas; Robert Lee, mascot. To LeRoy Band, Mahara's minstrels. "Am improving slowly; but there is hope. Be sure and keep me posted where you are. L. B." Zanesville News. Zanesville, Ohio, Special.—Misses Florence Thomas and Esther Coulson left Sunday for Wilberforce. George Holland formerly of Chittenden hotel Columbus, O., is now headwaiter of Clarendon hotel. Gilbert, Jones of Columbus, who spent his vacation here, has returned to Columbus, O., to reenter O. S. U. Miss Maria Williamson left Sunday for Columbus where she will visit friends. Charles Parren who has been working in Heater's shop has gone to Clarksville, Va. Rufus Brown who has been working in Heater's shop has gone to Alleghany, Pa. Misses Sarah Potts and Mabel Smith gave a concert "The Wild Animals Play" at St. Pauls A. M. E. church Tuesday evening. The Y. P. S. M. I will give a concert Sept. 18, at St. Paul church. The agent for The Freeman also handles the "History of the Negro Soldiers in the Spanish-American War," they are $1.00 order one when he brings paper. Mrs. Jos. Mitchel is very ill. Subscribers would confer a great favor on agent if they would pay him what they owe him and have their nickels ready each week. Newsy Notes. Henderson, Ky., Special.-The public schools opened Sept. 3rd with a large attendance. Alves street school enrollment was 399 and eight street school 185. Mrs. Rosa Starling left last Saturday for Lexington to visit her aunt, Mrs.ella Henderson, Mrs. J. W. Yerby and children of Memphis, Tenn., who have been visiting relatives here, left last Friday for Nashville. A very pleasant impromptu dance was given at Held's park, Ang. 28th, complimentary to visiting young ladies. Those present were, Misses Lucy Steward, Nannie Anderson, Alice and Georgia Nugent, of Louisville, Arminta Lawson, of Owensboro, Mrs. Q. P. Allen, of Nashville, Mesdames Emma C. Browne, Carrie O'Neal, Annie Emosey, Mary J. Hollowell; Misses N. M. Browne, V. R. Cabell, T. Hollowell. Dr. Voorhees and C. E. Gowdy; Messrs. Alves, Fillmore, Anderson and Valentine. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Browne regret to learn of their little daughter Susan being severely burned in St. Louis. It is to be hoped she will have a speedy recovery. Mrs. Laura P. Allen and daughter, little Miss Laura E., have returned to their home in Nashville, after a visit of seven weeks to Mrs. Carrie O'Neal. Misses Lucy Steward, Alice and Georgia Nugent have returned to Louisville, Mesdames Mary Taylor, Queenie Shelton, Mary Alves, and Patsy Butler, have returned from a pleasant visit to Chicago. At Leisure about September 15th Williams' Orchestra (Colored) 1st and 2n Violins, Charionet, Cornet, and Bass Violi Double Brass... Address LEW'S F. WRIGHT ... BOY TROMBONIST... Season 1900-01, Richa da & Pringle's Famous Gracey Minnistrels, For, address The Freeman 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 Horseless Carriages. Carrying Scenery for every act. 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. The powerful Russian MELO-DRAMA-- "FOR HER SAKE" Big Scenic Production. Home Office: RUSCO & HOLLAND, 346 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Ill. All Persons Engaged For The ERNEST HOGAN IN "A Country Coon" COMPANY are hereby notified that we will not put out that company this season. Kindly accept this as a cancellation and acknowledge receipt of same to RUSCO & HOLLAND 346 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL ...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. Fifth-Street Opera House, 906 5th Ave. LYNCHBURG, VA Of the Grand Fountain U. O. T. R., owned and controlled exclusively by colored people—A first-class place of amusement—a splendid one night stand. Large crowds to greet good plays. All colored turtles visiting the town are given a royal reception by colored citizens. Street cars from door to all parts of the city. W. S. WOODSON, CHIEF AND MANAGER At Liberty, Music Pianist with 'KOTTE charge of the and made it what it was--the main fe the singing was the chief feature of the chorus display wonderful training."—De Whover trained the chorus has done Post-Intelligence. "The Negro is a natural born musician, the ranks of the race in vain. The roster sents one in the person, he is his and the brilliance and musical color race. At the conductor's desk or in front of a modest, unassuming gentleman." Add At Liberty, Musical Director ...Pianist with "HOTTEST COON IN DIXIE" last season. I had charge of the chorus with the company mentioned above and made it what it was--the main feature of the show. Read the following: "The singing was the chief feature of the evening and was the best ever heard here. The choruses display wonderful training."--Denver News. "Whoever trained the chorus has done it perfectly, for the singing was faultless."--Seattle Post-Dispatch. "The Negro is a natural born musician, yet for a cultured musician one usually searches the ranks of the race in vain. The roster of the 'Hottest Coon in Dixie's' staff, however, presents one in the person of Mr. Albert Johnson. All of the arrangements of this riptime opera are his and the brilliancy and musical color of the work mark him as one of the gr-atest of his race. At the conductor's desk or in from the piano he is musical general; away from it, he is a modest, unassuming gentleman." Address all communications to ALBERT B. JOHNSON, 2700 State Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Richard's & Pringle's Georgia Ministrels, season 100 and 101. Permanent address 905 Penn sylvania Street, Lawrence, Kan. FRONT 2/41N BACK 1/2IN. Send to Us brieties 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. Musical Director HOTTEST COON IN DIXIE" last season. I had of the chorus with the company mentioned above main feature of the show. Read the following: sure of the evening and was the best ever heard here. Thing."—Denver News. was done it perfectly, for the singing was faultless."—Seattle musician, yet for a cultured musician one usually searches roster of the "Hottest Coon in Dixie's" staff, however, pre-requisite is a warm, attractive, restrained color of the work mark him as one of the stars of his in front of the piano he is a musical general; away from it, he. "Address all communications to ALBERT B. JOHNSON, KNOW THYSELF OR THE HEARTS OF MEN By J. D. Howard. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. --- CHAPTER VII. "MY PROFESSION KNOWS NO FATOR ITISM." In three weeks from the afternoon closing the preceding chapter, Jack had aken up his abode at the "White Front," the idolized lover of the trail Gladys. He had done as he said he would do. With an utter disregard for any little self-respect that remained to the account of his bankrupt pride and dignity, he took the woman out with him continually, introduced her, with pride, to his friends, and felt elated as he listened to the many flattering compliments passed upon her wit and beauty. For a time he was the most envied man, among his class, in all Chicago. The prize he had drawn from the lottery of sin proved an innovation indeed. From the high-class crook down to the very offal of humanity that was in any way connected with the scummy element in which he moved, acknowledged in her the fairest daughter of their combined ranks. This indiscriminate praise, however, to a fluctuating temperament like Jack's soon grew irksome and annoying. And with his instinctive enterprise, he began shrewd calculations, within his mind, to devise a way and means by which the woman's beauty and accomplishments might be utilized to some profitable advantage. Just how to perfect this arrangement sorely puzzled him. Her present resources were, by no means, adequate to the demands the life they were leading, exacted. By the mutual exchange of confidence, regarding their past lives, in which nothing was withheld or assumed, they understood each other thoroughly. And, by virtue of the attendant disclosures, they were eligible to adopt, without the remorse of any conscientious scruples, almost any measures by which funds could be produced. In fact, he was a self-confessed crook; and she, an acknowledged courtesan, who bartered the voluptuousness of her being for the gold of man. One day, as Jack was aimlessly strolling down State street, he was most agreeably surprised upon being brought face to face with Arthur Brown, who emerged from one of the large business houses, simultaneously as Jack passed the door. The recognition was instantaneous on the part of both, and the next instant they were shaking each other warmly by the hand. Their unexpected meeting produced a shock, from which, it was some moments before either recovered sufficiently to speak. "By jove Brown," said Jack, finally, "what on earth brings you up here?" "Pon my word," replied the "dwarf," in his droll, humorous way, "I never expected to see you, Jack old boy. I am here upon business for the 'governor,' (meaning his uncle) it is probable I shall be kept here quite a month, arranging some matters for his 'lordship.' But come, let us repair to some convenient place, where we can talk undisturbed." They stepped into a near by saloon, and Jack was again surprised upon the "dwarf" inviting him to a seat, and calling to the "singer" to fetch them something to drink. They sat down, and was soon engaged in a lively conversation. "You have proven yourself a fine chap, indeed," said Brown. "Here it is quite two years, and none of us have received a line from you;—no, not even your mother. We concluded you had cleared out to some distant land, and that, in all probability, it would be some time, if ever, before we heard from you. What have you been doing with yourself all this time?" "To say the least Arthur, I am powerfully ashamed of myself for not writing to the old folks at home," said Jack remorsefully. "In part, you correctly surmised my real intentions. Shortly after I left home, I soon discovered that I should be unable to accumulate sufficient money to continue my studies at school. This was a bitter blow to me. I then concluded not to return until, at least, I had succeeded in establishing myself in some paying business. This, as yet, has never fallen to my lot, notwithstanding, I am at present, and have been for some time, connected with one of the largest railway offices in the city, at a fair salary. I am in a line of promotion, and mean to stick to it, until I make my way." This deliberate lie issued forth from Jack's lips with such promptness, and such a strong under current of perseverance—which had been a distinct characteristic of his disposition throughout his school days—that his account of himself, filled the heart of Brown with some of the old-time admiration he had felt for him in days gone by. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. "I am truly glad to hear that you have secured a position," said Arthur. "I trust you will make the most of it. Matters have gone exceedingly well with me since I last saw you. A distant relative has passed away, who remembered me quite liberally in his will. I have been taken in, full partner, with my uncle Joel at the factory; and am here now upon business pertaining to that institution. During my stay I shall be quartered at the Palmer House, and it will please me well to see as much of you as possible. I suppose we both may be excused for having a little fun, occasionally; all work, you know, and no play makes Jack a dull boy." I shall be delighted to devote as much time in showing you about, as I may find consistent with my duties at the office," responded Jack. They talked on for some time over the past and their earlier associations. Finally, Jack arose and remarked that an important engagement prevented his remaining longer, and he must be getting back to the office. So, after contracting an engagement for the theatre that evening, Jack agreeing to call by at his hotel for him, they parted. As he walked down the street a thousand thoughts, sinister and designing, crowded themselves, in a vague way, through Jack's brain. Arthur Brown, his boyhood's friend and companion, possessed of more cash than he well knew what to do with, had helessly stumbled athwart his path. Was it fate, that this well-feathered prey should wander, without solicitation, into the meshes of his net? Was it a temptation to break the stringent rules of his calling, by showing mercy to this schoolboy friend of the long ago? Did his chosen profession tolerate favoritism? No; past friendship pleaded naught in behalf of a victim; every one, who classed themselves "just," "honorable" and "upright," were natural enemies to him and his; and, as such, were entitled to a common fate. The baneful teachings of Swift were recalled. He would test Brown's ability to resist the temptation to rob others." There had been no kindly advice, or friendly hand to guide him when he had been taken through this crucible two years before. His friend must stand his chances. If he quit loser by the transaction, it was his own fault, not others. Having thus decided the fate of his unfortunate friend within his mind, he hastened to Swift's apartments, that they might hold a "council of war" as to the most feasible measures, by which the desired ends might be brought about Upon his arrival, he found that individual just about to leave upon some errend out in town. "This is lucky, indeed, to have arrived in time to speak with you before your departure," he said somewhat agitatedly, as they met at the door. "I have important news to communicate, which demands immediate attention." "Well my boy," answered Swift, going back into the room, and seating himself in a chair, "let's have it, I am all ears." Jack detailed the event of his meeting with Brown, and the conversation he had had with him, closing his remarks by saying: "I am undecided what to introduce to him first. He will be here thirty days, and will stand many falls. I think it best to try some 'short-conn' graft first." "Good," observed Swift. "That, under the circumstances, is the proper thing to do; as there is no danger of his freezing up on our hands, since, as you say, he is one of your boyhood friends. I suggest that you steer him to one of the parks tomorrow afternoon, and we will put the locks to him. He is certain to go for his last cent. This money, you know, will only go two ways, as we shall need no assistance. We shall be able to judge, after this, what will be the next best thing to introduce to this gay young Rothchilds." At this they both laughed heartily. Having arranged matters satisfactorily, the two shortly left the place; Jack going straight to the "White Front" which, alas! was the only room he claimed now, while Swift proceeded to execute the mission, Jack's visit had detained him from. Upon reaching the house, Jack produced a small key from his pocket and opened the door. It was no longer necessary to go through the formality of ringing the bell, as he was considered one of the privileged characters of the institution. Besides, the uncertainty of the hour, both day and night, in which he would come, made it necessary, for the quiet of the household, that he be provided with a "night-key." Ae ascended the stairway and proceeded to a handsome bondor on the left of the hall. Stretched in abandoned luxury was the lovely Gladys, upon a low, damask couch. A cigarette was clasped delicately between the shapely fingers of one hand while in the other she held a novel. One small, slipped foot, extended beyond the folds of her elaborat$^{6}$ gown and rested upon a small velvet foot-stool at the side of the couch. As Jack entered the room the girl tossed the book aside, and in an instant was upon her feet, running with almost childish glee to greet him. Clasping her shapely arms about his neck, she extended the plump, rosy cheek, for the usual kiss. Jack kissed her indifferently, and then, flinging himself upon the couch the girl had just vacated, he bade her bring a chair and sit beside him. Feeling that he had something of unusual interest to impart, she hastened to obey. "Gladys" after a moments silence, during which he seemed to be subjecting her to a most careful scrutiny. "I have met today, an old school-chum of mine, who is to be in the city for the next few weeks. We have arranged to see as much of each other as possible, during his stay. He is rich. I mean to skin him, in every practicable way and manner, I may find it convenient, to operate. As his funds are almost exhaustless—it is probable that he will donate several thousand dollars to the push, before he is through 'sowing the wind.' The campaign, no doubt, will be both interesting and exciting. And in view of the prospective results, I have not been unmindful of your interests; but, have arrangd a neat little role for you to play in the drama, which, if properly handled, will doubtless prove profitable to you. "Tell me dear, what my part is to be," she said, skillfully adjusting the pillows beneath his head, and imprinting a tender, affectionate kiss upon his brow. With an air of impatience, he gently repulsed the caress, remarking: "Sit down, my love, and I will tell you all. I fear we shall have to postpone love-making to some more convenient time; as this matter is one of extreme delicacy, and cannot be handled too carefully; since, any bunglesome miscue would rank the whole business." It was evident that this gentle rebuke wounded her deeply. The truth was that while Jack loved her as much, possibly, as his unstable nature would permit him to love any woman; he, at the same time, loved money better. The novelty of his sinful intrigue with the girl, had waned considerably; and he concluded it was high time to begin teaching her, by degrees, the folly of expecting their honeymoon to continue indefinitely; and, that it would be well, to defer all sentimental demonstrations, until at such times as he might be inclined to encourage them. He deemed it both wise and expedient, under the circumstances, that they devote more of their leisure to the discussion of plans, by which funds might be realized. Although the girl had noticed some slight modifications in his demeanor, for the past few days, she had attributed it to losses at play or ill luck on the turf. The trusting love she bore the testy libertine, blinded her eyes to any serious view of his changed relations. She imputed his present peevish mien, to his anxiety for the success of his plot. "Where ignorance is bliss 'tis folly to be wise." "My young friend, whose name is Brown," continued Jack thoughtfully, "cannot be correctly styled an ignorant; on the contrary, he is a refined and polished gentleman. I should doubt very much, were it not for my previous acquaintance, the success of my undertaking." "Well dear, what is my part in the program?" asked the girl again, now thoroughly interested. "I am coming to that," replied Jack. "To-night I have an engagement with my friend for the theatre, we go to the Grand opera. I want you to be there also; decked out in your most fetching trappings. You must contrive some method of attracting his attention, and begin a flirtation. He is sure to respond. He will, of course, inquire who you are, I shall tell him I do not know and suggest that he seek an introduction. When we leave the theatre, you manage to pass us, going in the same direction; he will insist upon following you; I shall encourage him. Be sure to make an engagement with him for tomorrow afternoon—three p. m., at Central park. Do not forget that you are MARRIED, and that your meeting must be strictly CLANDESTINE. Thus, you see, we shall be afforded an excellent opportunity, later on, of giving him a dose of the 'panel-act.' I shall accompany him to the park; do not approach us, until I raise my hat; you will, in all probability, see Swift in the party, as we purpose to skin him on a con-game before turning him over to you, and —." "How selfish!" interposed the girl. With an approving smile of the self- interest thus manifested, he continued interest thus manifested, he continued: "You are then, to contract a second engagement to see him here, which is the home of your husband, who, fortunately, is out of town at present. I will inform you later, what I wish you to do next, after this. I shall be very much pleased, my dear, to have you deport yourself, satisfactorily, in this matter; since it is one, which, not only involves considered cash, but your reputation as an auxiliary to the intricacies of the profession, as well. The affair will be a very momentous one to me as I THE INDIANA STATE FAIR Indianapolis Indiana The greatest live stock show ever held in Indiana. The largest corn show ever held in the West. Lectures every day by Mrs Sarah T. Rorer. The sensational Horse Race of the year, between the great pacers: Anaconda 2:02 1-2 and Searchlight 2:03 1-4, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. ADMISSION. 50c., Grand Stand, 25c., Carriages Free. Excursions on all railroads. Increased street car facilities. Special trains will run on the Monon railroad from the Indianapolis Union Station to the fair grounds every half hour on Wednesday and Thursday. For further particulars, address am desirons of you making a favorable impression upon the gang." "I shall do my best, Jack," she said, earnestly. "I am sure I shall accomplish all you have assigned me—because—because you wish it." Softened, somewhat, by her devotion and tenderness, he drew the golden-head down upon his breast and kissed her affectionately, remarking: "I spoke rather petulantly to you a few moments ago. I am sorry." Nestled in his arms, with a glad light in the beautiful eyes, his crude impetuosity of a few moments before, was forgiven. [To Be Continued.] FOR PARTS UNKNOWN Goes the Pastor of the Fifth Ward Baptist Church-Many Interesting Happenings-The 'Smart Set" Organize, Etc. Clarksville. Tenn., Special.—Rev. W. H. C. Stokes, parson of Fifth Ward Baptist Church, has recently took leave for parts unknown. Owing to the many reverses that prevailed the parson has decided to pilot his gospel ship on to other shores than ours, and to "shake the dust of this old town from his feet forever." The church has had troubles of its own for many years, and it seems that the parson is yet to come who can cope with the surroundings, and steer her on to victory. Mr. Jim Brown expired, at his home in the East End, suddenly, on Aug. 30. Mrs. S. K. Steele and Mrs. N. R. Kimbrough are visiting friends in Sailor's Rest, Tennr Mr. Wallace Winn and Master "baby" Ferguson departed for Chicago, Ill., Aug. 27. Mr. L. L. Ferguson, who has been filling in as a sub-carrier, will soon be installed as a regular. Examinations will be held for new sub-carriers on Sept. 26 inst., and many are making preparations towards that end. Mr. John Simmons left for St. Louis, Mo., Aug. 26, via Memphis, Tenn., with him a copy of Pilgrim's Progress to console him on his journey. He expects to stay indefinitely. Large numbers of persons took advantage of the low rate to attend the G. A. R. Encampment at Chicago, Ill. It is now thought that Mr. Booker Washington's only objection in coming here is that he will come in contact with his greatest enemy, the "Jim Crow Cars," but, perhaps, the committee on credentials will place a private car at his disposal at the terminal of first-class service; this induction to hand, the only Booker Washington may take "up the cross" and enter Clarksville triumphantly. Mrs. Ben McCoy is on the sick list in Hooper's Alley. Mr. Thos. Cole arrived in the city from Chicago, Ill., after a ten weeks' sojourn. Miss Jesse Dixon returned to the city after a few days visit to distant friends, Aug. 29. The U. B. F. and S. M. T. lodges will give their annual picnic in union at Porter's Bluff, Sept. 19. Labor day picnic was held here Sept. 3. Many varied amusements helped to swell the event, which was highly appreciated by the local population. Mr. Ramey Suggs, one of the "old boys," sends an advance notice of his coming from the "Windy City." The Helen Iron Furnace Company has resumed operations, and many of the street are putting in good time. Rev. B. J. Garrot, the Hopkinsville parson, who is conducting services under canvass here, has gained the subriquet of "Aesop Garrot," owing to the many parables he uses in illustration of his sermons. Miss Watson and son, Charlie, arrived in the city, August 30, after a prolonged visit to friends and relatives. Mr. A. M. Townsend bid adieu his many Clarksville friends Aug. 31, and departed for his home, going thence to a medical college in Nashville, Tenn. The latest society organization of the city is known as the "Smart Set," and it is an imitation of the London Swells. It will likely lower the colors of the Twentieth Century, the present leaders of that fraternity. Mr. Bailey Cobb left for Palmyra, Tenn., Sept. 1 to open his Cures Weak Men Free. Cures Weak Men Free. Send Name and Address To-day---You Can Have It Free and Be Strong and Vigorous for Life. INSURES LOVE AND A HAPPY HOME J. L. W. KNAPP, M. D. How any man may quickly cure himself after years of suffering from sexual weakness, lost vitality, night losses, varicocelle, etc., and enlarge small weak organs to full size and vigor. Simply send your name and address to Dr. L. W. Knapp, 1126 Hull building, Detroit, Mich., and he will gladly send the free receipt with full directions so that any man may easily cure himself at home. This is certainly a most generous offer and the following extracts taken from his daily mail show what men think of his generosity. 'Dear Sir:—Please accept my sincere for yours of recent date. I have given your treatment a thorough test and the benefit has been extraordinary. It has completely braced me up. I am school on the 3d. Mr. Gus Greene, of St. Louis, Mo., who has been visiting Mr. Alex McKinnon and spouse of this city, returned home on the 31st ult. He will proceed thence to Oklahoma and New York. Miss Lena Blakey, daughter of the late contractor, Bill Blakey, arrived in the city from Montgomery, Ala., on the 29th ult., where she has been attencing a seminary for nearly three years. Rev. B. R. Scott, whose pastorate at Zion A. M. E. Church expired on the 2d, will soon take leave for other quarters. The members regret his leave of absence. Mr. B. Killibrew is on the sick list at his home on Gaylor's Hill. Mr. Harry Martin and daughter. Miss Lillie, have returned from Chicago, where they went to view the G. A. R. Encampment. Miss Scrubbs, of Nashville, Tenn., is in the city, and will depart soon for her appointed school, Prof. A. M. Townsend's musical concert at St. John's Church was well attended, and it was pronounced a phenomenal success. The cream of local talent participated. Owing to the many groundless rumors afloat announcing the betrothal of W. L. Johnson, he desires to state that Cupid has not selected a fiance, and pierced the heart of the newsboy magnate to the extent of launching him out into "the muddy matrimonial seas," where Venus reigns supreme. The person mentioned is his namesake. Keep posted on race doings by reading The Freeman, delivered to your residence every week at five cents a copy by the agent. Interesting Comments. Shreveport, La., special. The third meeting of the Afro-American Council met at the Evergreen Baptist Church on the 13th of August. The meeting TE FAIR Indianapolis Indiana to 22d, 1900 The largest corn show ever held in Sarah T. Rorer. The sensational at pacers: Anaconda 2:02 1-2 day afternoon at 2 o'clock. , 25c., Carriages Free. Special trains will run on the Monon railroad from on Wednesday and Thursday. For further partic CHARLES DOWNING, SECRETARY, Room 14 State House, Indianapolis. WATERPROOF COLLARS, Page 5. just as vigorous as when a boy and you cannot realize how happy I am." "Dear Sir:—Your method worked beautifully. Results were exactly what I needed. Strength and vigor have completely returned and enlargement is entire satisfactory." "Dear Sir:—Yours was received and I had no trouble in making use of the receipt as directed and can truthfully say it is a boon to weak men. I am greatly improved in size, strength and vigor." All correspondence is strictly confidential, mailed in plain, sealed envelope. The receipt is free for the asking and he wants every man to have it. was for a time very enthusiastic, but before it adjourned there was a general regret by the entire organization on account of the resignation of Prof. Hicks, who had been delegated to the National Council. After a heated discussion by leading members of the society, they finally submitted to his reasons for not executing his appointment. It is not the intention of the organization to disband, but to press forward for all it is worth, because we have no time to relax in our desire for the improvement of the race. All nationalities seem to be earnestly striving for political rights and privileges except the Afro-American, who from a majority standpoint, are yet playing the part of a Rip Van Winkle. If some of our refined, educated colored men fail to cultivate race pride in this country, what can we expect for the ignorant to do? They say we must educate and yet those who harp on this important question fail to make any preparation for the employment of the many boys and girls that are annually turned out of our colleges and seminaries. * * The Louisiana and Texas Associations are having great success in their meeting. * * The following were the guests of Mrs. M. Humphrey during its session: Rev. T. W. Daily, Prof. O. A. Fuller, Moore and others. of Texas. * * Miss Clara Hazel Pittman, a very accomplished young lady and teacher of the public schools of Dallas, Texas, is stopping at Mr. E. W. Walker, of this city, on $18 Lake street. She is solely impressed with the city's condition and surrounding circumstances. * * Prof. A. Leoy P. Odum has returned from New Orleans, where he had the pleasure of meeting with his many friends, viz., Ed. Barnes, inspector Mr. Webb, naval officer; Hon. J. Madison Vance, a noted colored lawyer He says his trip to the Crescent City was a very pleasant one. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. LE DEAE DOA SE D698 ‘SPORT 3 : NED LMO BEE 3S Y eat DG. D6 GDC dusion by Joe Gans, of Baltimore, knocking cura! Hawking, of California, in the third jjund of & contest that was scheduled to go rouvunde at 188 pounds, ‘The boys met un- der the eame conditions bout three months co, eni on that occasion Gans also proved he winner in less than two rounds. The Guht was one of the most vicious ever fought iader the suspices of the club, and the fooors were so evenly divided until Gans janded the knock-out punch that many thought Hawking might, reverse the result should another contest be arranged, and this fnateb was the outcome. Joih men Wereat the required weight and tach looked to be in good condition when ey entered the ring, Gans was attended jy Al Herford, Whitey Lester and Kid Bros, while Hawkins had as his seconds spider” Kelly, Jack Everhardt and George ae fought earefully in the opening Hawkins tried repeatedly for the head, but Guns’: blocking was perfect and not many punches were landed other than a few swings to the stomach of Hawkins. In the second the boys warmed to their work, and each scored heavily on the head, Both missed repeatedly in their anxiety to Isod, but the round ended in Hawkins’s favor because of his superior work to the body, which seemed to worry Gans, They started the third round with a rush and Dal reached Joe's head with a sharp eit to the jaw, bat Gans repaid bim a mo- went later with a hard right on the jaw. (ans then cornered Dal and both started to sug with both hands, For fully a minute they never moved from the spot where they warted, and so vicious was the fighting that tie crowd was on its feet in a perfect frenzy of excitement, Hawkins's blows seemed to carry more steam, and it looked as if the colored boxer would go down, He steadied himself how- ever, and with a sharp right hook to the jaw stretched Dal to the floor. ‘There was no need for @ count as Dal was so far gone that he did not recover for severl minutes alter being carried to his corner, Gans himself could hardly stand, and looked to beready to drop when he fanded the lucky punch, eee It was not many moons since Tom 0’ Rourke could have truthfully billed his stable of fighters something on the follow: ing order: “Three big shows in one. 0’ Rourke’s great combination of fistio stars, Every one@ champion, Every man in a class by himeelf, First of all we have Thomas J. Sharkey, champion heavy-weight of the world, and among others conqueror of the famous “Gentleman Jim.” Next comes Joe Walvott the black whirlwind, the greatest fighter ineaptivity, Eats three square mea}s Alay and fights all night, Doesn't know when he is beaten. Has no equal in the ring today, Can whip anything in his clase, aid good many out of it, All look alike to him, Last, but not least, George Dixon, feather-weight champion of the world, Vietor over the champions of all countries, Has never tasted defeat.” Asstated above, Mr. O'Rourke could have ‘ooded the country with three-sheet posters ssnouncing bis world’s famous aggregation of Shting machines and whatever good was ssid in their behalf would have been believed by the sporting enthusiasts, Now it is this way: 'Rourke's farewell tour of the “Fallen Heroes.” Last appearance of the great and. ly Tom Sharkey, the hero of many battles, both lind and sea, Was the fighter of al fighters until he fought himself out) ‘ahting others and is about to retire now, tal forever, Was a good old wagon, but! Yuen he broke down he broke down for fod. Next we shall introduce Joe Walcott, "vo has met them all, both big and small, sat they all got too big for him, Met his Waterloo after a desperate attempt to quit “cold turkey” standing flat-footed in the tox. Vostively Mr. Waleott’s last appear- “wees a game chicken, as his goose is now. ‘oked, ‘The erowd will now look upon (wore Dixon, the onee great and only ‘Bue chovolate drop, who withstood all the ‘eer and punches until it came straight hoowe, und after: taking a few punches went. Wvovve altogether, and the end came with § treat victory tor booze, the ebampion of! Allthe champions, Thus the O'Rourke stable of stars has| faded aw ‘ty, and with the closing of boxing’ it New York last week will plunge into silivion for all time to oome. cee On next Monday night, September 10, hobby Dobbs, the well known and clever ‘lored welter weight of New York, will Reet Jack Bennett, of McKeesport, Penn., "eten round bout for a decision. The ‘“otest will take place at the Admiral Ath- ‘tic Club, of Cineinnati, O. Both men ‘ave good records, and will no doubt put up. ‘ sutf argument, Dobbs has met and detested such men as “Rube” Ferns, who 's now welter weight ckampion of the [ws Joe Gaus, of Baltimore; Dick “Stee, champion weiter weight of England, WF t siso has a draw to his eredit with Joe 4 Sot, the Barbadoes wonder. Bennett co aten such men as Charles McKeever, “0 Ziegler and several others, eee ‘olly Thomas Gilliard, the popular dis. Peter of things that is wanted at the Ex- eal 3.8 #lways pleased to have his friends HL *ee bim at 125 Bridge St., Jacksonville, Major Taylor won the quarter mile cham~ pionship at Valesburg, N. J., Sept, 3rd, ‘Time 33 seconds. WATERPROOF COLLARS, Page ". THIS AND THAT. It is given out by the A. M. B. Zion people that they will build a Tabernacle church in Chicago which will be the finest church struetare in America controlled by Negroes. ‘Tho Freeman is under obligation to the management of the North Texas Colored Fair and Cotton Exposition for a complimentary season ticket. The fair was held at Dallas, Texas, Septem- ‘ber 1 to 9. : Wm. Wilhite, of Lovejoy, Ills., has prepared a biographical sketch of Frederick Donglass, which is in story form and suitable for children, He hopes to have it brought out by some of the larger publication houses. A beantifnl memorial to the memory of the late Dr. J. P, Field has been pre- pared by the Brace Literary club of Laurel, Miss. The biography of Dr Field is very worthy tribute of respect to one who spent his life so well. ‘The ee is the loser by his death. | A gentleman of Palmyra sends us an outline of an industrial movement 1m the interest of the race, the features of which seem plausible. But before call [img attention to it generally. thos | features should be published in cireular letters, rather than in manuscript. | In their attempt to prove that the Ne- gro vote is going to flock to the stand ard of Bryan this fail the Democratic National committee has given ont the statement that Bishop Grant of the | African Methodist church had left the Repnblican party. ‘This is emphatically denied by the Rev. A. J. Carey pastor of Quinn Chapel and secretary to Bishop ‘Grant. | The A. M. E. S, S. Convention ai Grayport, Miss., Aug. 16-17, 1900 was s very interesting meeting, L. M. Mitche presiding. The principal speakers an¢ those having papers were Rey. C. H. ‘Bobo a man of parts, 1. M. Mayweather, Rey. J. H. Mattingly, J. C. MeCattvez, M. C, Buffington, G. W. Knox, W. H. Steward and W.H. Cooper of Austin, Tex. Miss Sarah Ingram gave an interesting talk on church extension. “Jack” is the only name on the title page of a little volume published in the interest of the society for the prevention of cruelty to animals. It is illustrated by excellent views of the Paris cemetery for dogs and monuments erected to faithful animals elsewhere. The monn- ment to this particular Jack reads: : Our Jack : x Died February 26, 1899, 2 : Born a Dog—— : i Livea like a gentleman, - . Died like a soldier. : Would the above fit all mankind? Jordon Chavis, who is in charge of the burean for colored voters at stat headquarters, retarned from the Afro American Council at Indianapolis, an¢ he said: “T talked with leaders from all parts of the country and am conyinced the colored vote will be practically solid for McKinley. The report that Bisho Turner of Georgia bas changed his politics is misleading. He was a Cleve land Democrat. J. Milton Turner ha: been a Democrat for years.”—Chicagc Tribune. ‘The September issue of the Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science contains interesting dis. cussions of questions in practical and theoretical polities in the articles on “The Ethics of Expansion,” by Mr. Talcott Williams; “Representation in Legislatures of Western States,” bs Professor Geo. H. Haynes; Polities an¢ ‘Administration,” by Mr. Henry J. Ford and on “Natural Rights,” by Mr. Justice Clark, of Tasmania. A discussion o! “The Law of the Value of Money,” bs Mr. Charles A. Conant, together with useful notes on new books, municipa and sociological affairs, completes the number. 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Dickens, Thackeray, William Black, Blackmore, Barrie, Crockett, Mrs. Oliphant and George Eliot are all helpfal to those who would be good, bright, varied and entertaiping talkers because in all these authors you continually find whole- some thoughts expressed in forceful and strenuous English, and bit by bit you receive of the wealth these masters of English have so carefully bestowed up- on their work.—September Ladies’ Home Journal. WATERPROOF COLLARS, Page 5. (CONTINUED FROM THIRD PAGE) to engage a first class colored second waiter. Wages $50. Mr. Scaglia is an Italian head waiter. Mr. Henry Allen, a well-known Chi, cago headwaiter, is in charge of the dining room at the Arlington Hotel, this summer, at Petosky, Mich. It is report- ed that the Arlington is doing a geod business this season. Mr. J. H. Walker, formerly head- waiter at the Central Hotel, Pittsburg, Pa., has resigned the headwaiter's posi- tion at the “Altoona,” Altoona, Pa. Mr. W. 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Y., has been appointed headwaiter at the Park House, New Bedford, Mass. Mr. R, N. Yerby who has filled the position of second waiter for about one year and a half at Chicago Beach Hotel under Mr, E. T. Montgomery has been promoted to the position of headwaiter succeeding Mr. Montgomery. Mr. Yer- by is an intelligent as well as an ener- getic young man and should be well qualified to fill the position. He re- ceived his education at the Roger Wil- liams University, Nashville, Tenn., and his hotel training in Chicago hotels. Mr. Yerby’s many college chums and hotel friends will be pleased to hear of his promotion, which he has so merit- ously won. Mr, Yerby is employing over one hundred waiters at the Beach. ee ees Shreveport, La., Special—Mra. Cain of 532 Laud street, entertained Mesdames Thoma and Robinson, Prof. MeKeel and Mr. Grant S. Neal, Thursday afternoon, August 23 ‘The affair was indeed quite an elaborate one and Mrs, Cain spared no pains in making things pleasant for her guests, Mr. Nea ‘was royally entertained while in Shreveport on account of his long service with The Freeman, Both white and colored made things pleasant for him. During his stay in our city, he was the guest of his old friend, Dr. G, A, Cain, one of the leading physician: Ja dhpeuenehks \ THE WAITERS’ MANUAL . Every waiter who wishes to make money should buy | Price, $1.00 sie ey fetraiaoe saege ‘Compiled by W Forrest Cozart, “wet. CONTENTS: How w Become a Good Waiter; How to Get Up an Order; How to Serve Meals; How to Serve s Banquet; Remarks to Young Head waiters, etc., etc. ete, Address: THE FREEMAN, Indianapolis, Ind. Can’t do With Out it. Dayton, Miss., July 16, 1900. Editor The Freeman—Enclosed find $1.00 for the greatest Negro Journal on earth. I can not do with ontit. R Williams.