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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 38 GALVESTON HORROR DEPicted by AN EYE WITNESS AND CORRESPONDENT OF THE FREEMAN. THE NEGROES WERE LOYAL And Assisted in Succoring to the Wounded--A Description of the Belated City and its Inhabitants. Galveston, Texas, Special.—Never before in the history of Galveston was there such horror stricking scenes as was witnessed here from the 8th up to this writing. Your representative will write a brief description of what he really saw and experienced in a catastrophe greater than that of Johnstown, Pa., a few years ago. Galveston Island is situated off the southwest coast of Texas, and is 28 miles long and 3 miles wide, while the turbulent waves of the Gulf of Mexico roll upon her southeast and western shore the three miles. Galveston bay separates it from the main land. About 4 o'clock in the afternoon I was informed by a friend that the bay and Gulf were coming together, and the city was on the eve of overflowing. Together with another newspaper man we thought we would go out and see the sight and help rescue some unfortunate. With a wind blowing the rate of 100 miles per hour against our chilly forms we waded water neck deep and saved many a soul. Gifted writers have told of storms at sea, of the wrecking of vessels, where hundreds of lives were at stake and lost. That task pales into insignificance when compared with the task of telling of a storm which threatened as many souls as was crowded on Galveston Island. Perhaps five or six thousand people who once inhabited most beautiful Galveston with her straight, wide streets strewn with blooming oleanders, are now sleeping in watery graves. Men, women and children huddled in buildings, caught like rats, expecting to be drowned in the sea. Unfortunately many of these buildings fell beneath the mighty waves, which carried many hundred bodies across the island and bay, far into the inland. Strange to say every church in the city was blown flat to the ground, and Sunday found the christian family without a church to hold services. Many human bodies now lay rotting in the sun. Hundreds are being pulled from under the wreckage daily and burried wherever found, while others are so badly decomposed until they have to be burried wherever found. Sunday morning came and bright sunshine fell upon a wrecked city. Everywhere was wrecks, ruin, death and devastation. The streets were a tangle of broken timbers, brick, mortar, wires and poles. Human bodies and the carcasses of animals lay all around, and even now the awfulness of the calamity was not felt. The city is under martial law, and now remains a total wreck. Many Afro-Americans lost their lives who were not identified. In the work of relief the colored brother exemplified that supreme degree of love of which the Master spoke, while others were killed for tooting. The "Afro-American Newspaper Agency" was completely destroyed. Our mailing list and everything have floated into the deep blue sea. W. L. PEOPLES. Interesting Comments. Paducah, Ky., Special.-Prof. James F. Lane, who has been spending his vacation with Dr. Lancaster, the druggist, has returned home to take charge of his school work. Prof. Lane's stay was a very pleasant one, and while in the city he made quite a number of friends who regretted to see him leave. We wish for the genial professor a pleasant and prosperous school year. Chas. Glass has moved from 709 Washington St. to the beautiful residence of Mrs. Duke Johnson, 1002 Washington St. Miss Ann Waddle and Lawson Cornell were united in marriage at the residence of Mrs. C. G. Garrett; Rev. Octan performed the ceremonies, while Miss Mamie Brooks presided at the organ. Louis Thomas and Miss Burnice Smalls won in the cake walk during the annual colored fair. Johnie Locker and little daughter, Velmar, are in the city. Will Bingham, who has been on the sick list, is getting alright again. Miss Katie Hardaway, of Louisville, who has been the guests of Mrs. Atha McGee for some time, and after making a number of friends during her stay here, last Sunday for her home, visiting Pryersburg, Ky., en route. Robert McNeely, of Dallas, Tex., has become a member of Ed. Overly's leading string band. Rev. I. J. SEARCY, D. D., OF MEMPHIS, TENN Aaron Franklin, of Fulton, Ky., visited in the city last week. Miss Anna P. House, who has been visiting in St. Louis instead of the upper part of the state, as was published last week, is at home after a pleasant trip. J. W., lost $18 last Saturday night; burglaries entered his house. Steve Cartwright, of this city, is reported dying at this writing. Hattie Steple is on the sick list at this writing. Mrs. Mollie Stainfield has opened a first-class restaurant at 126 Broadway. Miss Johnnie D. Biles, of Paris, Tenn., is one of the charmers of the city, visiting Mr. and Mrs. Atha McGee, of S. 6th street. Mrs Hattie Hoard, who has been visiting her home in Evansville, Ind., has returned to the city, and is at Mrs. Slanfield's boarding house on 2nd street. Mrs. Frances Lewis is suffering much pain, caused from an afflicted foot. Mrs. Josie Debbs is sick of chills and fever. Miss Bennie Porter, of Paris, Tenn., who has been visiting Miss Lottie Atkins, of this city, returned to her home last Saturday. Miss Addie Orr, accompanied by little Arlicia Orr, and Mrs. Jennie Chambers, are the guests of Mrs. Mattie Waters, of N. 8th street. To whom it may concern: I have paid for your papers, ordered and delivered same to you, and you have failed to pay me. I will not deliver to you any longer after this issue Agent. Windy City Items. Chicago, Ill., Special.—Mrs. R. D. Smith's daughter, Edith, who has been dangerously sick at the hospital is convalesing. Mrs. Lydia Carter, of Evansville, Ind., is spending a few weeks with her daughter, Mre· Catlett, at 2025 Lexington street. Mr. D. Absbury and Miss M. K. McCoomer were united in holy matrimony at 207 La Salle avenue, on the 12th inst. Mrs. Hattie H Peavy, of Atlanta, Ga., is visiting her brothers, W. T. and T. J. Hunter, at 3151 State street, Rev. T. B. Lillard preached an eloquent sermon to a large congregation at the Institute A. M. E. Church, 38th and Dearborn streets, last Sunday morning. Mr. H. W. Wiley, of 3001 LaSalle street, has a first class grocery store. Mrs. Molly Lillard of 215 Wells street, has recovered from her recent illness. A surprise party was given in honor of Mrs. C. B. Smith and Miss Emma Minor at 1243 Lake street, last Wednesday evening. Mrs. Shelton, of Henderson, Ky., was the guest of her son-in-law, Mr. H. S. Cooper, at 910 Dearborn street, recently. Miss Carry Bush, of Clinton, Iowa, who has been spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Highower, at 2977 LaSalle street, has returned home. Mr. Edward Felix, of 368 30th street, is one of our foremost business men. He has quite a complete ice cream parlor and confectionery store. He deserves the patronage of our people. A very agreeable surprise party was given in honor of Miss Maggie Porter, at 322 65th street, Chicago Lawn, last Tuesday evening. A large number of friends were present. Dancing was the chief amusement. Mrs. Calvert, of 243 LaSalle ave., is convalescing. Miss Florence Johnson and Miss Sally Harding have returned from Niagara Falls, where they spent their vacation. The 24th Ward Republican Club adopted resolutions, last Tuesday evening, denouncing Bishop Turner for joining the Democratic party. The 23d Ward club adopted resolutions last week. It also held a rousing meeting at 128 Chicago ave., last Monday evening. The principal speaker was Congressman. Boutell. He delivered an excellent address, which was highly appreciated by the audience. Newsy Items. Vicksburg, Miss., Special.-The Royal Blue pleasure club gave their first entertainment at State Golden Rule hall, Monday night, Aug. 27; the guest of honor is Miss Guaideal Marshall, who recently returned from Chicago, where she has been attending school. Prof. Reuben Clifton's superb band furnished excellent music for the occasion. The night was a most pleasant one, and promptly at 12:30 the following couples formed the grand march: Jessie Davis, Louis Slaughter, Laura Mohan, John E Brown, Oz Hammond, John Jemmerson, Birdie Baine, John Porterfield, Sarah E, Marshall, Leonard Buckner, Clara Ellis, Marion Tyer, Maggie Nelson, Clarence Russell, Anna Collins, Wash Patton, Emma Platt, Dave Jackson, Eiffe Neeley, Harry Barnes, Fannie Hammond, Fred Platt, Aima Cage, Lee Vandergriff, Lillian Foster, Henderson Flowers, Lainia Boyd, Wash Clarone, Olin Wheat, Wm. Young, Lillie Jones, John McGee, Hattie Williams, A. H. Young, Bessie Wilson, Frank Rose, Annie King, Jake Asher, Birdie Jemmerson, John Burley, Clara Rose, Rosco Young, Emma Plump, Charley Payton, Zelia Washington, Albert Jemmerson. Others present were. Misses Annie Johnson, Jessie Jackson, Wm. Kline. To the president, Roseo Young, is due much credit for his PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY SIX MONTHS, 85c; ONE YEAR $1.50 management of the club. The Freeman is the leading journal—the king of them all,—subscribe at once, on sale every Saturday morning; Jessie Williams, city agent. The People's drug store has moved to 321 S. Washington street, where they will be glad to see all patrons and friends. Mary Jane Hightower left Thursday night for Memphis, where she will spend a few weeks with relatives and friends. Robertson Reese, of Rogersown, died Monday evening, Sept. 10, after a brief illness. The deceased was a highly respected citizen, and a member of King Solomon Baptist church, where the funeral services were held Tuesday at 3 p. m. He leaves a devoted wife and five children. He died in the full triumph of christian faith. The family has the sympathy of his many friends. Mrs. Delvia McPherson entertained at her residence, 311 Letitia street, Aug. 20, in honor of her guests. Mrs. Matthews and Miss Brown, of Yazoo City, and Miss Burke, of Shreveport, La. Music was rendered by Prof. Clifton's orchestra, and recitals were served in the hall following the funeral. Emma Dunham, Elnora and Pearl Bias, Carrie Jordan and Alberta Barnes; Messrs. Edward H. Sterling, Thomas M. Buckner, Clay M. Wilson, Frederick Leonard, Eugene Cullins, William Owens, John E. Brown, Isham Woollett, John E. Brown, Wimberfield, Claud McKenna, Worley Robertson, Robert Bowman, B. J. Ridley, Eugene Saunders, James H. Bias, David Foote, Albert Barnes, George Williams. WEEK'S HAPPENINGS LATEST NEWS OF GENERAL IN TEREST TO OUR READESS-- WEDDING BELLS. THE TOPIC OF CONVERSATION School Items--Were They Snowed Uker?--A Fiendish Murderer Incarcerated--Social Notes, Etc. Dulled by Correspondent. TOM “= TATTLER, The “Country Coon” is in a state of suspended animation. ‘The Southerners” idea of justice rans thus: “It is better to lynch a dozen. @ score, a hundred innocent Negroes, as the case may be, than that one guilty one shall escape.” A certain loquacious gentleman, the other day, asked, during a discussion at professional headquarters. what was a good book to read’? From the general insipidity of his remarks I wonld sug- gest that he read Bill Nye’s great work, “‘Branes and How to Detect Their Presence.” Now that the South has reduced lynch- ing to fine art, why don’t they add it to the curriculum of their schools? A lecture or two on the proper way to lynch a Negro would be very interesting to the scholars. How mellifiuent it would sound to read of John Rogers Jones, Professor of Lynching Alabama Institnte of Artistic Lynchers. 3 Ernest Hogan, while in New York, came near having a case in a court that is not hampered by any of its own de- cisions, In the court of Jadge Lyneh precedéais ate nauaht. Another nickname which needs no ex- planation is “pawn-shop” Harry. I tried to write up the minstrel show which held forth at the Great Northern, @ short while ago. My pen stood still when I put it on the paper, and, like a ally horse, refused to move. That pen displayed an unusual amount of sym- pathy. ‘Mr. Johnson comes back to town the bearer of a problem which has puzzled the solons of the profession. He was explaining it to several of them in head- qarters, and I chanced to overhear him. I give it to the readers of The Freeman at large. Here itis: A man goes into a hat store and buys a hat, and gives in payment a $50 bill. The price of the hat is five dollars. The hatter is unable to change the bill and sends across the street to a druggist, who changes it. He gives the purchaser of the hat his change and he goes about his business. The druggist discovers the bill is counterfeit and sends it back to the hatter, who gives him $50 in good money. What does the hatter lose? Simple as this problem looks not one of those present could solve it. ‘There never was a man or woman, in my opinion, a singer who is unable to retain the key or speak his or her words s0 they can be understood. Last night heard a crack songster warble, and, sitting in the same parlor with him. I was unable to catch the sense of what he was singing. He might as well sang in Chinese for I would have understood him as well. I remember the night of our prima donna concert what a time I had in catching the words of some of the sing- ers, One lady sang something about a ‘dream,” but who it was doing the dreaming I do not kmow until this day. I know I took a fresh yawn, and perhaps Thad been dreaming. Prima Donnas, after you master the melody, won't you please put a little time in mastering the words 80 as to be able to give them out ‘in an intelligent way. Don't bite your words in twain, nor deliver them in ar affected, Italian way. which is simply Aisgusting to us poor, common, subla nary beings. ‘There has, time and again, word been received here that everything was not working harmoniously in the “Hottest Coon in Dixie Company,” Various mem- bers have written here stating the dis- sensions prevalent there, and saying they would like to come back to Chicago again. The trouble seems to be a mul- tiplicity of bosses. F ‘The manager seems to be enamored of the products of the distillery and does not give that attention to affairs which 8 80 necessary to anccess, He never mpreesed me as being possessed of #0 much managerial ability that he had any to spare. The chorister of the company has been ruthlessly turned down to please the eastern syndicate who have com- pletely taken charge of the company. I thonght that nothing under the sun wonld ever cause Johnson to quit Mil ler’s employ. Indeed things must have deen rocky. Tt isan unfortunate affair all around if Maller really has given Kelley abso- Jute control for one of the theatrical monuments of the West - the pride of the West—will soon be gone glimmer. ing. Kelley is a great performer, but the ‘Trip to Coontown” episode linger: too fresh in the public mind asa warn. ing that he will not do to trust with power. In the first place he is too sec THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORUD NEWSPAPE&: tional. A man might stampede the theatrical world with his talents, but he would be unable to see him unless he wrote New York behind his name. We have no complaint to offer against Got- ham, but would only say that almost every performer there either hales from the West, or received his training there. I hope to see everything in the “Hottest Coon in Dixie” straightened out, and the dove of peace once more in, the ascendency, for that show is a real credit to the West. i The chorister in expressing himself used some very strong language, and says retribution will come. ‘Two of our best pianists are now job- less—Barch and Johnson. ‘Mr. McKinley has given out his letter of acceptance, a strong and valuable state paper. This virtually makes him close a contract for another four years run at Washington. As for Bryan he can continue his one night staads dur- ing that time, provided the people will let;him, or he can go into vaudeville, | One peculiarity abaut the word “‘star” is when spelled backwards it is “‘rate,” No word better expresses my contempt for some of our stars than this little word, for “doubt, fear, contempt and all that’s expressed nowadays by the little word rats. A prize fighter climbs the ladder of success by “‘rounds.”” One of our greatest musicians is now an aspirant for legal honors. He should have no trouble, for years ago he had a great standing at the bar. Some of our managers whenever busi- ness slumps immediately reduce or try to reduce the performer’s salary, but business might be so good that the houses would be literally bursting with audiences and they would never volun- teer to increase his salary. In other words, they are willing to make part. ners of the performers when there are losses toshare, but when there are divi- dends to declare the performers are held rigidly to their paltry salaries. ‘Why is it, in these days of advanced theatricals, o many of onr prima donnas are hissed? Some of them have been hissed so much that they are actually hiss-proof. ‘The latest is that Geo. Walley is en- gineering a show through. For (4od’s sake what next must we expect, ‘ThéBlackstone quartette was t the Chicago opera house all last week. They are and, ever since their existence, have been the greatest quartette of sing- ers in the business. Mr. Smith nas fill- ed Mr. Hayden’s place, and gives entire satisfaction. There was an argument the other day which tried to prove the defunct Williams and Walker quartette the superior of the Blackstone, and the mainstay of the argument was that the W. and W. quartette attempted heavier stuff. This may be troe, but attempt- ing and doing are two things vastly dif- ferent. The Blacistones never venture beyond Shattuek, Macy, Parks, etc., but they render music of this class artis- tically, and I claim, and always will claim, that it is better for singers, ‘whether prima donnas, tenors, bassos, quartettes, choruses — yes and even “tinkers””—torender music of a medium difficulty mentoriously than it is to slobber over that which is of the high- ext diffienlty. The giant quartette was ont of town recently. Ihad hoped that, as a quar tette, they would never return. A gentleman of pugnacious tendencies refused to eat whipped cream, claiming he would have notiting to do with any- thing that had been licked. Jones—“T was at charch, last Sunday, for the first time to hear our new pas- ee Brown—‘Is that so? How long did you sleep?” Cramp had 40 weeks’ work this sea- son, Bad business, caused by bum singing, canceled the 4 in the 40 and he has what is left. No, Harry, you needn't take any med- icine to prevent brain trouble. To be susceptible to brain trouble it is first necessary to have some brains. It will not be long before the campaign will be on in earnest, and then all those shows that are not based on a firm foundation are liable to suspend salary day for an indefinite period. Read The Freeman, the greatest Negro newspaper on earth. TOM THE TATTLER. Anderson News) Anderson, Ind., Special.—Read The Freeman. The wild girl has left town. Albert and Ora Bray, of Marion, are visiting the city. Tonie Hill and Jesse Jones, of Marion, passed through An: derson, last week, en route to Cleveland, Obio. Geo, Miner, of Wabash, attend: ed the fair last week. Mrs, Sallie Cross, of Marion, is visiting friends and rela- tivesin Anderson. Mr. Nat Brown, of Indianapolis, visited the fair last week. Misses Thomas, Wilson and Thomas Bass, of Alexandria, were in Anderson on Thursday. Read The Freeman. Mr. Wm. Brown, of New Castle, attended the fair last week. Miss Cora Julius, ‘of Marion, visited Mrs. Hill last week. Fred Smith and Joe Tompson, of Marion, were in town Thursday eyeing our soci- ety belles. Shine Russell reaped a neat little sum with his enterprise on the fair grounds last week. Success to Mr. Russell. Wr. Vance is on the sick list. ‘Mr. Ed. Scott, of Richmond, passed through the city en ronte to Muncie Saturday. Mrs. Amanda West is visit- ing Terre Haute friends this week. Joe Martin, of Alexandria, was in town Wednesday. Arthur Franklin, of Shir- ley, spent Saturday among friends. Don't forget Muncie Sept. 22, Mr. Alonzo Tate has returned to his home in Richmond. Mr. Berry Milton has re- tarned to Anderson after spending the summer on the lakes in Michigan. Those Bailey boys, of New Castle, took every- thing in sight in the way of persimmons. The leaves have begun to fall. So get set for winter. F. L. Bradford will leave next week for Paris, France. Mr. Lon Bennett, the light weight of Cali- fornia, is in Anderson. Look for a match at 180 pounds. Mr. Bennett came with a good record, and claims to be able to defend same. Miss Anna. Starks ison the sick list. The dancing school opens next Monday night. A large class has been formed. Auderson has @ fall corps of White Wings, who, made their appearance on’ the streets. They make a fine showing. ‘WATERPROOF COLLARS, Page 5. YA: pages OO DUS Spee: edt car Ain j TE aro E G 9 ets 5 LEANINGS. Se) Se, ‘There are about 200 handred hotels and cottages. at Atlantic City, N. J., and only one hotel employs white wait- ors, The Union Investment company, in- corporated, of Illinois, is a decided race success. Capital, $10,000. Deals in mortgages, stocks and bonds. One of the finest restaurants in Rich- mond, Va., and on one of the principal streets is conducted by T. H. Ferrandini & Bro. It is known as “The Klondyke” and was fitted up at an expense of be- tween $10,000 and $15,000. It caters almost exclusively to colored people. Mr. John L. Thompson has been ap- pointed clerk in the treasurer's offica in Polk county, Iowa. Mr. Thompson bears the distinction of being the only colored person to ever hold a similar position. John D. Rockefeller has made Spell- man seminary, of Atlanta, Ga., a pres- ent of $180,000. The money has been paid into the treasury of the American Baptist Home Mission society of New York, which has charge of the college, A new dormitory, a new dining hall, a residence for the faculty, a hospital and aheating and light plant will be built, Perhaps the only Negro in the United States, employed as telegraph editor‘on a large daily paper, is Edward Crosby, of Buffalo, N. ¥., who holds such a position on the Evening Times of that city. ‘The Sons of Veterans of the G. A. R..,| are making active preparations to begin work on anational college, which is to be dedicated to the Grand Army of the Republic and in commemoration of the, men and women of civil war times. | While the money has been raised for the erection of the buildings and the endow- ment of the institution, the location has not been selected. Assets and pledges amount already to $500,000, : | ‘The National association of the col- ored physicians and surgeons will meet in St. Louis, Mo , in October. d ‘The Negro bootblacks of Memphis have organized a union, and will do away with five cent shines, provided they can lesten competition by having the license raised from fifty cents to five dollars. The object of the union is to aise the price from five to ten cents. Columbus, U., bas a colored judge. Hon. E. J. Warring, the prominent at- torney of the capital city, by special appointment of the mayor, is the acting judge of the police court. 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Warren J, Lynch, General Passenger: Agent Ciucanat, O. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. THE WAITER EDITED BY W. FORREST COZART. After spending several days in the windy city where the old veterans ruled supreme, I hied myself to the cream city of Wis. Accompanied by Mesdames Cozart, Helen and W. Forrest, Jr., we took passage on the whale back steamer Christopher Columbus at 9:30 a.m., arriving at Milwaukee at 2:30 p.m. The Christopher Columbus is the fastest and largest passenger steamer on the lake, having a capacity of 4,000 passengers. Several thousand members of the G. A. R., including the newly elected commander-in-chief, were passengers on the Columbus. The old veterans kept things lively on the boat by telling war stories and singing patriotic songs. On one of the passenger decks a colored lady of St. Louis, who possessed an eloquent voice, led the singing, assisted by several hundred old soldiers. "Marching Through Georgia" elicited much applause. Arriving at Milwaukee I was met by J. J. Miles, head waiter at the Plankington house, and escorted to that magnificent hostelry, where he served us an elegant lunch. It may be well to state right here that Mr. Miles is a member of the G. A. R., having served in Co. I, 28th Pa., and Co. I, 32nd Pa. He is a member of the E. B. Walcott post, No. 1. After luncheon Mr. Miles kindly showed us through the Plankington. The dining room is large, well ventilated and beautiful, and each table is lighted separately with incandescent lights. In one end of the dining room is a large plate glass, the largest ever shipped west of Pittsburg. In the office is a statue of the late John Plankington. We next visited the European room in which white waiters are employed, and then the lunch room in which girls are employed. It is said that the Plankington barbershop is the finest in the United States. The Plankington also has a very fine bar, noted for its fine cut glassware and decorations. Here is located the much renowned fine mirror, which cost $5,000. (No we didn't take a drink.) We next made a tour through the parlor and private dining rooms. One very cozy little corner is known as the "den." We next inspected the systematic arrangements in the kitchen: the gas range, cold storage ice boxes and scrap table, glass and fruit pantries. Mr. Miles kindly showed us through the waiters' quarters, in which is located bath rooms, barber shop and a school room, all of which are furnished the waiters by the hotel. A first-class teacher is employed to teach the waiters in their school room. After carefully inspecting the Plankington, I am forced to say that its arrangements for giving service, and its accommodations for the waiters are the best in the United States. Among the many familiar faces we meet at the Plankington were, Messrs. Carpeting and MfcFadden. As our time had about expired Mr. Miles escorted us to the boat, where, after bidding him a cordial good-bye and giving him the shake, we were soon lost among the other 3,996 passengers on board the Columbus. We had the good fortune of meeting C. H. Hatton, Mrs. and Miss Hopson, of St. Louis. Miss Hopson is a teacher in the public schools at her home. At 10:30 p. m. we arrived in Chicago, where we lost no time in reaching our place of abode, and soon forgot all in peaceful slumbers. Walter Bell is the new headwaiter at the Centropolis hotel, Kansas City, Mo. J. J. Miles, of the Plankington, Milwankee, sent four waiters to the Hotel Montana, Anaconda, Mont., at the request of headwaiter L. R. Ridley. C. Hughes, the Chicago correspondent for The Freeman, is a practical business man, being the proprietor of the Grenada laundry at 135 N. Clark street. Mr. Hughes is doing a good business, and has accumulated a good bank account. He is an Odd Fellow and an ardent supporter of McKinley and Roosevelt. as steward-headwaiter at the Culver military academy, Culver, Ind. If the colored waiters in every hotel and restaurant could be made to realize that guests are watching their actions and general deportment from which they base their opinion of the race, I am sure that they would make strenuous efforts to make good impressions. For the above reason the headwaiters in every hotel and restaurant should be intelligent and cultured gentlemen so that their waiters could impersonate them. Give us intelligent headwaiters and we will soon have all intelligent waiters. G. W. Hutton, formerly headwaiter at the Davidson hotel, Milwaukee, Wis., has resigned his position and has accepted a position in a hotel at Butte, Mont. Mr. Isaac L. Oates, formerly headwaiter at the Hotel Mahoney, Uniontown, Pa., has resigned the second waiter's position at the Newel Hotel, Pittsburgh, Pa. Mr. Thos. W. Price, who was headwaiter at the Centropolis Hotel, Kansas City, Mo., resigned recently to accept the second waiter's position at the Chicago Beach Hotel under Mr. R. N. Yerby. The Hon. Geo. F. Ecton, formerly headwaiter at the Clifton House. Chicago, has been installed as headwaiter at the flollard House in that city. Mr. Ecton is an ex-member of the Illinois Legislature, and owns some valuable property in the city of Chicago. Mr. Geo. W. Blanchard is time-keeper for headwaiter R. N. Yerby at the Chicago Beach Hotel. Mr. Blanchard is a fine penman. Mr. John Lowe, an ex-waiter, has established a tailor shop in the Hyde Park District, Chicago, Ill., and caters to the several hundred waiters in that locality. Mr. Lowe displays the usual sign "clothes pressed while you wait." Mr. Lowe was formerly of Atlanta, Ga. Mr. T. J. Johnson, of Washington, D. C., was headwaiter during the summer at the Oakland Hotel, Oakland, Md. The Oakland was formerly the famous B. & O. hotel. Mr. Johnson enjoys the distinction of being the only headwaiter in the Washington auxiliary that was not expelled by the H. & S. W. N. B. A. at its convention in Pittsburg last May. Mr. J. H. Bradford, a prominent waiter of Chicago, has been appointed to a very lucrative position at the National Republican headquarters at Chicago, Ill. Mr. Bradford's many friends in St. Paul, Minn., and Rockford, Ill., will be pleased to hear of his good luck. Mr. C. H. Hamilton, who has been headwaiter at Bedford Springs during the summer, has returned to the Ritten House, Philadelphia, where he has been headwaiter a long time. Mr. Hamilton is a prominent member of the H. & S. W. N. B. A. Mr. Wilbur Randolph, who has been hat man at the Chittenden Hotel, Columbus, O., for six years, has resigned and accepted a position as waiter at the Hotel Florence, Pullman, Ill., and is doing fine. Mr. Randolph has a host of friends at Columbus who will be pleased to hear of his success. Good luck to you. Wilbur, old boy. The colored waiters, above all other working men, realize and appreciate the wave of prosperity which has swept the country during the McKinley administration. If McKinley and Roosevelt were as sure of getting the vote of all other workmen as they are of getting the vote of the "knights of the tray" it would be all over except the shouting. Mr. C. H. Hatton, a very popular waiter of St. Louis, Mo., visited Chicago and Milwaukee during the G. A. R. Encampment. Mr. Hatton is employed at the Union Club, St. Louis, and resides at 2354 Lafayette avenue. He is also a very prominent Mason. Armed with a search warrant and a handful of salt I carefully invaded the domains of the ever crafty "Tom, the Tattler" with great hopes of capturing the much wanted and talked of Tom, but he who writes under the above non de plume is as evasive as a jack o' lantern. Mr. James W. Hughes, the leading colored caterer of Baltimore, Md., accompanied by his estimable wife, spent several days in Chicago during the G. A. R. Eucampment. Mr. Hughes states that business in his line is on a boom in Baltimore. 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 Christic gentleman. He has a medicine that will cure drunkenness, can be given patients not knowing it. Thousands through him are now RICH, HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL with all their undertakings, while those who neglect his advice are still laboring against poverty. Through his perfect knowledge of chemistry he can impart to you a secret that will overcome your enemies and win you friends. His aid and advice has often been solicited; the result has always been the securing of speedy and happy marriages and all your wishes. In love affairs he never fails. He has the secret of winning the affections of the opposite sex. It is the curse of Spiritualism that in all large cities there is a class of men and women who claim powers they do not possess. They have neither gifts, credentials nor references. Surely the colored people are not so wanting in sense as to throw their time and money away on such. Dr. Shea refers to the Hon. Chas. Miller, capitalist, 2481 Atlantic avenue; the Hon. Wm. Denmore, architect and builder, 47 Clevael 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 not toect 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, sick or in trouble to go to him at once. Sincerely, I wish to state that one of my parishoners was sick and in trouble for a long time, Mrs. Brown, 37 Gay street. No one seemed to understand her case. She had several doctors, but none of them seemed to know what was the matter. None could do her any good. It was my duty as her pastor to call and see her. Hearing of the wonderful work being done by Dr. Shea the last few years, I thought I would call and see him myself. I found him a sympathetic gentleman. He gave me a wonderful test of his powers; told me to send him a lock of the patient's hair, which I did by her daughter. He told at once what was the matter and in a short time cured her sound and well. Her family had seemingly been under a cloud. Now all is changed. All are well and prosperous. I can truly and heartily recommend Dr. Shea to all those in sickness or distress of any kind. REV. WILLIAM JOHNSON. Pastor Lebanon Church, Brooklyn. Dr. Shea can show thousands such as he above. DR. SHEA. Has been carefully educated in the Homeopathic and Electric schools of medicine. His success is wonderful in curing paralysis, rheumatism, asthma, sore eyes, tumors, cancers, constipation, ague dyspepsia, tape worms, liver complaints decattrar, darny, piles, nervous debility, heart diseases, consumption, diseases of women and children, fit, kidney disease and all strange, mysterious diseases which others don't understand. All diseases, no matter what they be. Nothing but honorable treatment. He can and will honestly tell you if you can be cured. Has all new remedies and new success. Has an ample experience in public hospitals and private clinics. No public hospitals 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 infilment. Hopeless cases and those that others can not cure sold to call. Fat folks the, 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 We are Retailing at Whole sale price. Many Ladies' and Children's Shoes. We are also selling Rubbers Artics and Felt Boots at bottom prices. Call and see us. 336 Indiana Avenue HAIR SWITCHES ```markdown ``` like cut 22 inches long short stem made of black kinky hair. Sent postpaid on receipt of 60c buys a pair of black kinky hair Braids 16 inches long. 30c buys a Single Braid kinky hair 16 inches long. Bangs Hair Pin and Ornaments of every description. Most complete line of hair goods in this country for Colored * People Send stamp for well Illustrated Catalogue. 152 Larch St., LANSING, MICH [In writing please mention The Freeman.] HOWARD UNIVERSITY. WASHINGTON D.C. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT INCLUDING Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Colleges Thirty-third Session (1000-1901) will begin October 1, 1900, and continue even (7) months. Tuition fee in Medical and Dental Colleges, each $5. Pharmaceutical Call no. 601. All students must register before Oct. 12, 00. For catalogue or further information app y to— F. J. SHADD, M. D., Secretary. 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. 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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 was ashamed of myself, to-day I have a thick growth of hair all over my head three inches long. I am asked for it, but it is grown so beauti- fully I tell them it is the original Ozonized Ox Marrow that did the work. Ozonized Ox Marrow (copyrighted) and edible only to make their flesh smooth and pliable. Prevents fine line out and breaking off. The genuine never disappoints. Warmed harmless. Only 10 cents. Sold by dealer. If your dealer cannot supply you we will send you express paid one bottle for 65 cents or three for $1.40. Write your name and address plainly to the OZONIZED OX MARROW Co., 50 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 Scalp Diseases. Remember that HARTONA is the highest-priced hair remedy on the market because it is the best. Price, $1.00 a box. Don allow your hair and face to be runed by dangerous chemicals that are so cold cheap to catch the ignorant and medicated 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. Benefits 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 a remains soft and bright without conti does the work. It is your duty to look delighted patrons send us continental States. HARTONA FACE WASH. Black-Heads, Freckles, and all Blomis shade of skin on neck, face, and hands, with each bottle. HARTONA FACE to any part of the United States or Remember, your money is positively 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 Remedies. HARTONA NO-SMELL will remove all smells and bad odors of chafeal limbs, etc. HARTONA NO-SM ing from disagreeable odors caused by Sent anywhere on receipt of price—50c Address all orders to— To introduce our remedies in this cut out and mail to us this Coupon and HARTONA HAIR STRAIGHTENER HARTONA FACE WASH, worth $2.50 SMELL, worth 50c. The entire lot of securely sealed, so that no one can tell Coupon. Order goods now, as this grie Write your name and address plainly. Order, Express, or enclosed in a Regist HARTONA REM 909 E. Main Street GENTLEMEN:—I enclose you ONE lowing goods at once— Three Large Boxes HARTONA HA Two Large Bottles HARTONA FA One Package HARTONA NO-SMEN My Name is House No._____, Street_____ City_____, County_____ AGENTS WANTED IN EVERY TOWN IN A 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, 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. COKE, COKE, Lump and Crushed FOR SALE BY IndianapolisGas ——:For Tickets, Call at Office:—— Why, in the Territory Traversed by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, THE GREAT CENTRAL SOUTHERN TRUNK LINE ..IN.. 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HARTONA REMEDY COMPANY. 909 E. Main St., RICHMOND, VA. SCOTT'S MAGIC HAIR STRAIGHTENER AND GROWER BEFORE JEWING AFTER JEWING Is guaranteed to be perfectly safe and harmless. Is the most wonderful hair preparation in the world, to make kinky, harsh and stubborn hair soft and shiny. Restores color, and grows hair on bald heads and thin places. A great hair tonic for all Scalp Diseases. BLEACH AND BEAUTIFUL. 25 cts. LITTLE HERO PILLS. For Constipation, Torrens, Loss of Appetite, Dyspnea, Ketosis, Affection, the Cost of Appetite, Office and 25 cts. At all drug stores or sent by mail on receipt of price. Stamps accepted. Agents for instruction. Enclose 2c. stamps for reply. P. O. Box 570. SCOTT REMEDY CO., Louisville, KY. BECOME BEAUTIFUL Use MME. BURNNAM's Velvet Cold Cream. Nature's own Tonic Skin Food and Beautifier. It tones and it feeds the Skin, and renders it soft as Velvet. There is a lot of Cream in the Skin. Lady's toilet than a good Cream our Velvet is an ideal. For gent- ment, it is very beneficial. Seed 100 for orals and testimonials FREE. BECOME BEAUTIFUL Use MME. BURNHAM's Velvet Cold Cream. Nature's own Tonic A Tissue-Builder, Purifier, It tones and feeds the Skin, and renders it soft as Velvet. There is Nothing more necessary to a Lady's velvet to sum up our Velvet is an ideal. For gentlemen use after Shaving it is very beneficial. Send 10c to trial box. Circumference FREE. JOHNSON MFC. CO. DEPT. C, P. O. Box 2079 BOSTON MASS. $14 IT COSTS NOTHING Kooper's International Banking ship direct from factory to consumer. Saveage profits 20 days from opening. 20 Years. All attachments free. $45.00 for Junction for $60.00 for Kenwood for $60.00 for $11.00 Illustrated catalogue and testimonials freight offer. Address, CASH BUEERS' UNION, 4S-184 W. VanBuren St, B 170, Chelsea, Ill. BLACK SKIN REMOVER REDUCED TO $1.00 COPYRIGHTED. BEFORE AFTER A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. 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Send for our extraordinary inducements to agents. ADVERTISING RATES. Regular display - 10 cents per line per insertion - agate measure, (14 lines to the inch) discounts; 8 months, 10 per cent; 8 months, 20 per cent; reading matter; 50 cents per line per insertion. business locals 150 per line per insertion. On all pure reading matter and business a discount of 5 per cent. will be allowed for each line to 100 lines. Advertisers should reach us on Saturday or Monday order to appear the following week. Omissions to be made up at expiration of contract advertisements, $1.60 for one month, in advance. Entered at the post-office at Indianapolis, Indiana, as second class matter. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 1900. CRIME AMONG NEGROES IN CHICAGO. An interesting though inconclusive side light is thrown upon the race movement of the Negro by a study, made by Monroe N. Work and contained in the current American Journal of Sociology, "Crime Among the Negroes of Chicago." The results of this study indicate that crime is more prevalent among Negroes in this city than among Negroes in other cities, and that the excess of crime among Negroes generally as compared with whites is great in Chicago. It is calculated that in 1896 the Negro population of Chicago amounted to 22,742, of whom about 5,700 lived in slum districts, chiefly on the South Side. About one-quarter of the Negro population of the city would therefore appear to live in the slums. Indeed, it was shown in the Commissioner of Labor's report of 1894 on the slums of great cities that Chicago had "a larger Negro slum population than either Baltimore New York or Philadelphia." The relative tendency to crime among Negroes in Chicago as compared with whites, and the increase in that tendency for a generation, are shown in the following table: The above is a painfully interesting exposition of affairs as they are found existing in Chicago. It is not only interesting, but alarming. Statistics from cities of the Southern States have time and time again been offered as evidence in support of the charge that crime was on the increase among Negroes, and that it was the newer, the schooled product, that is responsible for the increase. It is from these evidences that the South bases its belief that the school house in its accepted sense acts really as a deterrent, and that the higher educational idea is a positive evil. If we are to rely upon the cold, merciless figures of the scientist, it stands to reason that, in the language of Chas. Dudley Warner, the education now received produces results in opposition to those expected. A most formidable array of facts and figures stares the race in the face. It will be a most courageous individual that attacks or contests their validity. But in spite of the figures offered by the Journal of Sociology there are mitigating circumstances in the Negroes' favor as against the verdict of Chicago, if such a verdict is meant to apply to the whole country. In the first place Chicago is heralded far and near; being held, unquestionably, as the city of the "open door." Its sphere of influence as such is even greater than that of New York. It stands as a mighty magnet, gathering to her from far and wide and from every conceivable point. Thoughtful men, thinkers writers, who have visited Chicago are all impressed as to its push, its progressiveness and its hurly burly in general. They are equally impressed with its squalor, misery and tendency towards vice. A NEW SLAVERY! Colored Voters, Read This and Be Warned. HOW THE DEMOGRATS DO IT. First Take Away the Right to clearer than other people's, are prejudging it and impugning its motives without any positive knowledge or proofs of the heinous offenses they are charging up against the administration. The sentence quoted from Mr. Bryan's recent Chicago speech is not particularly dangerous in its character. "If the people of Porto Rico are to be," etc., discovers the fact that Mr. Bryan's information as to the purposes of the administration is somewhat hazy. He not being in its confidence, it could not be otherwise. It is nothing to the Negroes' discredit to say that as citizens their chances in the struggle for life are most meagre. Social and civil agitation throws forward a far greater percentage of those who are easily jostled out of the ranks than of any other race. Chicago, with its reputation for getting "on," has attracted Negroes, men and women, from every city where Negroes dwell in considerable numbers. This contribution comes from a class that feels that they were not born to slave it at manual labor "eternally," but who hope to live as "gentlemen" or "ladies" at some period of their lives. It is that class that have a superabundance of "wit," far too much, as they see it, for the tight little hamlet in which they were born or the "stupid" old farm on which they were reared. It [is to the Negroes' discredit, that from earliest infancy they are taught to lisp]the word Chicago as a thing divine. The school boy and girl will always reply that they desire to go to Chicago. It is not that moral Chicago that is generally in mind. They are not taught to revere the city as a city of refuge, but one that extends the glad hand that leads to an easy life. Thus that city, standing the Sodom and Gomorrah of modern times, is looked forward to as the good Musselman anticipates his Mecca. This in itself is a crime, wittingly committed. No one is mistaken as to what Chicago stands for among the lowly of mankind. That city, no city could sustain that mass, composed as it must be, by legitimate occupation. Wits are called into play to eke out where legitimacy fails. The world knows the rest. Thus, in some sense, Chicago stands a libel on the Negroes of America, in that it is urged as a representative city of Negro prosperity. It is, nevertheless, true that it stands for more in a financial way to the Negroes' credit than any other city in America, but along with this mass of good, honorable, upright citizens is that parasitical mass sapping away the increment of good piled up to the Negroes account. The preponderance of crime among Negroes cannot be disputed, but that does not say that the race is immorally inclined or instinctively criminal. It does say that the race, in the matter of criminals, does not depart from the universal law, that it is the lowly of all races that furnishes the criminals. It says that the Negro race is a lowly race in the matter of occupation and chances of livelihood. Education without occupation is but very little calculated to elevate the race. Thus is thundered in the index the necessity of educating along the lines in which the masses are to find their material means for existence. Life is far too brief for that theory that one must be in readiness for the great possibilities. That theory holds good when there are probabilities and not otherwise. In all this we maintain that the matter of crime is accentuated unduly, and while the percentage is excessive, it is due to causes that must produce kindred effects, hence rational. It says, moreover, that the Negro is not the sole cause in the matter. There will be no way to establish the ratio of crime between the races until there are common given conditions. Until these are given accusation will be no more nor less than persecution. 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.—Freeman. Many thanks! The A. M. E. Church is proud to have as one of its General Officers, and best of all, a layman, "the readiest Negro orator in America."—The Voice of the Twentieth Century. Mr. Kealing deserves all that is said of him and more. While Kealing was speaking at the Council, Dr. Mason, that brilliant scholar and orator of the M. E. Church, said he would give $10,000 if he had Kealing's gift. Of course Dr. Mason was speaking figuratively, yet at the same time it was a great tribute to Kealing's ability. A NEW SLAVERY! Colored Voters, Read This and Be Warned. HOW THE DEMOCRATS DO IT. First Take Away the Right to Vote, and Then What? Democratic leaders in West Virginia are very solicitous of the negro vote. They profess great friendship for them. Let the negro look at what they do in Virginia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina and indeed all over the south with "Jim Crow car" laws and disfranchisement of colored voters. Senator Tilliman of South Carolina is close to Bryan and is a leader of leaders among Democrats. Here is what he said in the United States senate on Feb. 26, 1900: "We have 125,000 negroes of voting age, and we had 100,000 whites. Beat that by honest methods. Yet you stood up here and insisted that we must give these people a 'free vote and a fair count.' They had it for eight years. * * * We stuffed ballot boxes. We shot them. We are not ashamed of it. * * * With that system—force, tissue ballots, etc.—we got tired ourselves. So we called a constitutional convention, and we eliminated, as I have said, all of the colored people whom we could under the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments." If the Democrats carry the legislature of West Virginia, what will happen to the colored people? DISFRANCHISEMENT IS THE FIRST STEP INTO A NEW SLAVERY. Correction of a Misunderstanding. An unfounded and unfortunate rumor has at last been happily disproved. The Rev. Dr. Ernest Lyon, member of the advisory board to the Republican national committee, gives out the following statement: The impression went out during the meeting of the National Afro-American Press association, which met in Indianapolis Aug. 27, that the association was unfriendly to the present administration. The reverse is true, which will be seen by the following statement signed by more than five-sixths of the present membership of the association: The undersigned members of the National Afro-American Press association very much regret that the impression has gone abroad, from the action of the association last night, that the association is unfriendly to the administration of President McKinley. This is not true. It has been the uniform policy of the association not to commit itself to any partisan indorsement as an organization. The undersigned members of the association, who constitute more than five-sixths of the membership present, unreservedly indorse the foreign and domestic policy of the national Republican administration, and believe that the best interests of the country at large, and the Afro-American people in particular, will be served by a consistent support of McKinley and Roosevelt in the coming election: Cyrus Field Adams, The Appeal, Chicago. T. Thomas Fortune, The Age, New York city. W. H. Steward, American Baptist, Louisville. K. George L. Knox, The Freeman, Indianapolis. John C. Dancy, A. M. E. Z. Review, Charlotte, N. C. D. R. Wilkins, The Conservator, Chicago. J. W. Wheeler, The Palladium, St. Louis. I. B. Scott, S. W. Christian Advocate, New Orleans. R. R. Wright, College Journal, Savannah, Ga. Recorder, Indianapolis; Christian Recorder, Philadelphia. H. T. Kealing, A. M. E. Church Review, Philadelphia. James Lewis, Republican Courier, New Orleans. J. Q. Adams, The Appeal, St. Paul, Minn. J. P. Green, The Bee, Washington, D. C. W. V. Penn, The Appeal, Louisville, Ky. POLITICAL REVIEW OF THE WEEK. THE PARROT-mount issue in this campaign is Hon. William J. Bryan of Lincoln, Neb., who is the concentrated essence of modesty. Mr. Bryan doesn't talk much, but a great deal. For such an accomplished elocutionist his political outgivings contain fewer things worth remembering than those of any other Democratic stump speaker now at large. Mr. Bryan is stumped and doesn't know it. How easy it is for a shrewd man like Mr. Bryan to mislead the common people by specious argument and to appeal to their passions with such sublimated rot as the following from his recent Chicago speech: "If the people in Porto Rico are to be denied the protection of the constitution, we can well imagine the Filipinos will not fare any better." Why does not Mr. Bryan say something about the people in the southern states of America who are denied the protection of the constitution and tell his hearers why they are denied the protection which he craves for the Porto Ricans and Filipinos and who it is that denies them the protection of the constitution? Before this administration had had a fair opportunity to show to the people of these new possessions what it is trying to do to promote their welfare and advance their civil and political interests the calamity howlers and prophets of evil at home, whose vision is no clearer than other people's, are prejudging it and impugning its motives without any POSITIVE knowledge or proofs of the heinous offenses they are charging up against the administration. The sentence quoted from Mr. Bryan's recent Chicago speech is not particularly dangerous in its character. "If the people of Porto Rico are to be," etc., discovers the fact that Mr. Bryan's information as to the purposes of the administration is somewhat hazy. He not being in its confidence, it could not be otherwise. These contemptible little flings in which the brilliant Nebraskan indulges in certain communities are not without method, and his frequent wanderings away from the exact truth as it relates to the vital issues in this campaign have been noted by the New York Sun, which was under the painful necessity a few days ago of drawing the deadly parallel upon him and charging him with uttering the thing which is diametrically opposed to the truth—the Saxon word for which is lie. In a little book called "Some Fruits of Solitude," by William Penn, are several passages which seem to fit the Democratic candidate for president. For instance, these: "What is it he will not or cannot do to hide his true sentiments?" "For his interests he refuses no side or party and will take the wrong by the hand when t'other won't do with as good grace as the right. He sails with all winds and is never out of his way where anything is to be bad. True to nothing but himself and false to all persons and parties to serve his own turn. "Talk with him as often as you please, he will never pay you in good coin, for it is either false or clipped." "He is for every cause that brings him gain, but implacable if disappointed of success. "At best he may be a cunning man, which is a sort of lurcher in the politics." Bryan's counterpart must surely have been very much "en evidence" in the days of honest William Penn. Who wants Bryan for president? The Bourbon Democrats, the Populists, the anti-imperialists and the endless chain prayer people. Why do they want him for president? Because he is as visionary and impracticable as themselves. "Rarely promise," says Franklin; "but if lawful, constantly perform." Mr. Bryan has made and is making a great many promises as to what he will do if elected, and because he has done this the people are going to elect William McKinley. His promise to call an extra session of congress and to overhaul the supreme court and to pull down the American flag and to raise Cain generally shows him to be the right man to enjoy the solitude of political obscurity. The Hon. W. J. Bryan seems to imagine that whether political wisdom will die with him or not it certainly began with him. He is very wise in his own conceit, and one does not know which most to admire, his political wisdom (?) or his carrilurty. Bishop W. B. Derrick of New York, a brilliant orator and the idol of the negro Republicans of New York, says: "I am for McKinley. I would vote for him a hundred times before I would vote once for Bryan." Bishop Derrick's head is quite level, and his political vision is clear and penetrating. Behind Bryan he sees a horde of hungry southern Democrats of whom Ben Tillman is leader. He sees the Altgelds of the west and the doughfaces and copperheads of the north and east, who are keeping out of sight as much as possible, patiently biding their time, praying for the coming of the morning when Bryan will wake up as president of the United States. Then the negroes in the public service will be as completely eliminated — EFFACED — as they are from politics in South Carolina and Mississippi, for if negroes cannot vote what right have they to hold offices that belong to white men who do? This will be the Tillman argument. Mr. Bryan will protest a little, and Mr. Tillman will call to his remembrance the fact that "we of the south have disfranchised the 'nigger' in order to give you the electoral vote of that section. We want these offices. Out with the 'niggers'!" This is why Bishop Derrick and all other sensible negroes are going to work and vote for McKinley. The hungry Democrats in other sections of the country will be equally insistent and determined in their demands, and Bryan, hungry for a second term, will not dare to oppose their wishes, the negro will be weeded out, and the $6,000,000 and over which is now paid in salaries to negro officeholders will be diverted into other channels. A few messengers and laborers will be retained because hungry Democrats are averse to performing menial employment. This is no fancy picture. One of the strong forces in the United States senate is Hon. William Eaton Chandler of New Hampshire. He is a good fighter and as fair an opponent as ever broke a lance with the enemy. Senator Chandler is a candidate for re-election. His long experience in the senate and his thorough acquaintance with the public questions which must perforce engage the attention of the incoming administration emphasize the demand for his return to the senate, where his splendid talents and his admitted ability as a speaker and a party worker will be available in the settlement of the problems which are to give character and prominence and dignity to the American name. The legislature of New Hampshire will have performed one of the greatest acts in its history by returning to the senate that true and tried champion of the rights of the oppressed of all races, that uncompromising Republican and unflinching friend of the negro, William Eaton Chandler. JOHN E. BRUCE. THECASH&DOVECO.'S Introductory Sale To get you acquainted with our store we will inaugurate an introductory sale, that will effect prices all over the house and save Thousands of Dollars to the shrewd buyers of Indianapolis and surrounding towns. 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Such concerns must be sustained if the race attains the ends hoped for. The likeness of Miss Maud Davis, a beautiful colored girl of Boston, one in the calm walks of life, adorns the cover; she is a teacher in a Boston Sabbath school. Booker T. Washington is a contributor of a very interesting article, "The Storm Before the Calm." It contains portraits of such men as Cyrus Fields Adams, Dr. S. E. Courtney, Bishop Walters and others. It is well edited. The articles, so far, have been selected with great care, all of which should be the means of that success due it. WATERPROOF COLLARS, Page 5. WANTED- ACTIVE MAN OF GOOD CHARACTER to deliver and collect in Indiana for old established manufacturing wholesale house. $000 a year, sure pay Honesty more than experience required. Our reference, any bank in an city, close self-addressed stamped envelope, Manufacturers. 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Barnett, Miss Nettle Blackwell Clara Bostick, Mrs. Marie Cheatham, Mrs. Zola Garay, Mrs. Mila McMahon, Mrs. Lizzie Vaughn, Miss Annie Russell, Tenie Roberts, Miss Letha Reynolds, Mrs. Jenni Woll, Miss Pearl Wyatt, Miss Pearl (2) Vaughn, Miss Annie Aranete, Willie Barr, John W. Bass, m.r. basso singer Brewer, W. Chas, A. A. Byron, Richard Black, Billy D Blankenchip, Oscar Chandler, Geo. Dean, W. A. Dudley, J. Dusan, James Dobins, Joe Eps, S. C. Epsa, W. F. Wim Fuller, W. E. Fanning, W. H. Fernando, Jas. (5) Glion, H. Glion, S. W. Garland, W. Guiguesse, Alphonise Harris, Cleo Hercules, Berley Hiilard Walter Horn, W.1 Hopkins, H. Kennedy, P. G. (3) Imman, Frank W. Jackson, J o E Jenkins, Isley Jenkins, Ed. W Johns, H. A. Kennedy, A. H. Lewis, Charles Lindsay, Oscar Lacey, Robert Martin Mason, Wesley McCannon, Prof.Hnj McCloudy, H. M. McCabe, D W (2) McMurray, I. A. & E. A. (The Two Macks.) Mulligan, J. W. Murray, Howard Moore, Ed. Morris, J W Montgomery, A H (2) Mills, Jerry Murray, T. 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Kaus. 25, Parsons. 26, Coffeyville. 27, Caldwell. 28, Pond Creek, Okla. 29, Enid, Oct. 1. Stenon's UNCLE Tom's CABIN Co. (Eastern.)—Carlisle, Iowa. 22, Harrisburg. 24, 25, York. 26, Coatsville, e. 27, Norriston. 28, Chester. 23. HARBERTON BROS. NEW AND ANCIENT SOUTH Co.—Alia, Iowa. 22, Harrisburg. 24, Decola. 25, Creston. 24, Orinda. 27, Red Oak. 28, Shenandoah. 29, Nebraska City, Neb. Oct. 1. James Tucker is still on time. L. H. Saulsbury sends regards to all professional friends. Joe Ricks sends regards to "Tall Yellow" and "Little Annie." Lew Purcell, Kid Alston and Pete Woods send regards to the profession. James Osborn has a beauty slide trombone just received from Conn's factory. Say Bubber, we are hearing of your great snare drum work. Hit 'em hard, old boy.—Rob. Lloyd Cooper sends regards to Ben Payne, and would like to hear from Harry Jackson. Bobby Kemp, singing comedian, and Joe Pleasant, the Macon City kid, send regards to friends. Tom Logan, address 722 Filbert street, Oakland, Cal., sends regards to all buffaloes and friends. Bob Logan would like to hear from old friends who were with Hogan's Funny Folks at Honolulu. George Bailey and Ralph Devine have joined hands and will be known as the trombone kings and musical artists. Andrew Craig, the trombonist, sends regards to J. S. Walker, and would like to hear from him at Jacksonville, Fla. John W. Harris, Jr., the cornetist, o --- THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Jacksonville, Fla., sends regards to Prof. Lacy, and would like to hear from him. "A Rabbit's Foot" company, under the management of Pat Chappelle closed in Brooklyn, N. Y., on the 15 inst., on account of poor business. Allen McDonald sends regards to Judy Glen, Frank Patrick, and says his tonsils are some irritated using the common phrase "take it." Clarence Powell, Dan Marino, Dick Lewis and J. Ed. Green attended the Lexington colored fair in a trap, representing Oliver Scott's minstrels. Bob Cole, of Cole & Johnson's company, who has been quite sick of diphtheria, is fast recovering, and will soon rejoin his company, "A Trip to Coontown." Fred Richardson sends regards to P. J. Lowery, Elmore Deval, James Lacy, Elmore Dodd, the Gilliams, Robert Henderson and all friends in and out of the profession. After seeing the performance of the New Orleans minstrels Mr. and Mrs. R. Hill, of Enid, O. T., entertained C. H. Williams' Queen City quartette, also J. Jordan, W. Grant, J. Walker and B. Garrett at their beautiful residence. Misses Tillie Hill, Bettie Robertson, and Annie E. Sparks and Messrs. J. M. Jones, W. M. Batey and G. Gither made everything pleasant for members of the show. Mr. Hill will henceforth be a Freeman subscriber. Notes from Allen, Quinne & Oakes New Orleans minstrels. "We are back in the Oklahoma Territory playing return dates. Business was very fair through Kansas. W. Cheatham and Miss P. Wyatte are making good in their latest song. While in Pond Creek, O. T., the boys visited the gymnasium and made up a purse of $10 for a few friendly bouts; the last one being P. Owens and W. W. Brewer. Brewer was put out in the fifth round, and retired for life; A. G. Guignesse, referee. Lew Payton writes from Harrison Brost. New and Ancient South Company. We are now touring the State of Iowa to good business. Our new car is certainly a winner. Mr. Hugh Harrison, our business manager, has been on the sick list for the past few days, but is rapidly recovering. We played at Lincoln, Ill., on the 12th. Martin's Uncle Tom's Cabin Co. was there the same day. Both parades turned out at 11:30. They had two bands to our one, but after our cake walk in the street with ten couple we turned them away. The Tom show done bad business. Opposition makes business good for us. Notes from P. G. Lowery's Vaudeville Co., and Concert band with Forepaugh & Sells Bros. circus.—"Miss Ella Dorsey and sister visited us at Belleville, Ill., and enjoyed a pleasant trip around the city. Miss Ella's ambition has pushed her forward since her engagement with our company last winter. Her late dance is a winner, and her work in contortion surprises the world. She and her brother James have been successful in putting on a double turn that stands without imitation. Mr. Byron, of the Rusco & Holland's show was a visitor at Alton, Ill. Our band boys made many friends in Cairo, Ill., through the kindness of Granville Childs, 428 12th street, who will look after all members of the profession and friends; call on him when in that city. Prof. Love, of Memphis, has extended an invitation to our company to spend our leisure hours on the 16th in the care of the Young Men's band of that city. Who wouldn't be with the largest show on earth?" Clarksville, Tenn., show items.—"Uncle Billy Buck, better known among the boys as 'Jasper', is contemplating the usage of the second story in his new structure on Franklin street for an amusement hall, having been piloted onto the project by "Dollar Bill", erstwhile amusement enthusiast. The professional friends of Ernest Hogan, who predicted success, regret the collapse, and hope to see the "Unbleached American" turn loose the dogs of war and pull for the shore. Will B. Albernathy, of Bowery and ragtime fame, is in the city, and has established himself in fashionable quarters as a dancing tutor. He has a large list of elite pupils, who execute the terpsicorean art with the dexterity of the oriental dancers. Mrs. Mollie Perryman, (nee Windom)mother of the once famous Billy Windom, formerly of the Primrose & West's minstrels, expired at her home on 9th street after a brief illness. Roger's string band played the Last Rose of Summer as an adieu, Sept. 18th." Notes from Georgia minstrels.—"We are now in Kansas and find the weather delightful; a great many of our boys will have the pleasure of seeing their old homes and friends while touring the state. Well, we have quite a ball team amongst us; so far we have played two games, both being with local teams. Our first game was in Boone, Iowa, the score was 6 to 5 in favor of Boone; our Fifth-Street Opera House, 906 5th ve. 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 FRED C. RICHARDSON CLARIONETIST, Band and Orchestra, Richard's & Pringle's Georgia Minstrels, season 1000 and 1601. Permanent address 905 Penn sylvania Street, Lawrence, Kan. next game was in Missouri Valley. Iowa, where we won out, the score standing 10 to 2 in our favor. We have a big game arranged for Sedalia, Mo., next week. The Housley's are constantly adding new instruments to their musical act. Stevenson & Gable (Razor) hits 'em hard every night. J. A., is singing with telling effect. Boys all send regards to No. 1 and Students. We met the 'Hottest Coon in Dixie' company at Beatrice, Neb. Cincinnati professional items.—"Mrs. Bettie Brown, proprietress of the Home restaurant and lodging house, sends regards to all friends. Sapho sends regards to Ralph Devine. The Freeman called on your mother, Ralph; she was very ill. The Brownie has left town. John Rucker placed in the hands of Ilsen & Co., one of his new songs, which will be ready shortly. The name will be made known in our next. John L. Hill sends regards to all professional friends, Mr. Hutchison, manager of the news boy's quartette, is a guest of the Homestead, 512 Plum street. Cheek Cooper has just returned from abroad; sends regards to professional friends. Henry Collins, the singing comedian, will soon appear in Houston, Tex. Willie Williams sends regards to 'Happy' Beauregard. Miss Belle Phillips, of this city, is making a great success with Martin's Uncle Tom's Cabin Co. Collins and Willie Williams are composing a song entitled "Babe You Haven't Treated Me Right." Notes from Oliver Scott's minstrels.— "We are now in Kentucky and the blue grass land is very lenient with us, and the show is pronounced as the one big attraction. Master Blaine Bly is now opening the v department with Paul Dresser's eastern success 'In Good Old New York Town.' Prof. R. N. Thompson's big military band is a great big hit. We had the pleasure of seeing Chicago's big military band at the Lexington colored fair; Prof. Armant director. Clarenee Powell is the setter of a warm pace through Kentucky; the first part is now being closed by him, with the flags of all nations, introducing that great song 'Every Race Has a Flag But a Coon.' Messrs. Gales & Johnson are big features in their act in the first part. Messrs. Scotte & Deleo are pronounced musicians, and prove their suc- nightly. The great American choir is underlined nightly for a big slice of the applause pie, singing 'Love Me Babe, My Honey Do.' The singing of the press has never missed pleasing the press. Messrs. Cooper & Bailey closed at Danville, Ky., and returned to Boston; Mr. Cooper's wife being very sick. Tom Gales plays the 'cop' while Billy Johnson does the tramp. Where's the Major? R. N. Thompson's big military band is composed of Bert Deleo, Billy Johnson, Bb cornets, Wash Fanning, clarinette, Joe Ricks, picoal; Harry Craton, Bob Davis, George Logan, altos; C. J. Scotte, baritone; John Jackson, Bob Pannell, trombones; John Eason, tuba; Whiten Viney, Tom Gales, Harry ("Rastus") Waters; battery; R. N. Thompson, Eb cornet and director. Notes from the Alabama minstrels.—"The company is all well except Kid Alston, who is suffering of a cold and hoarseness, contracted at Sacramento. We broke the five night record at Sacramento, and the press accord to us the credit of being the best colored show that ever visited that city. A noteworthy fact being that The Bee, an evening daily that never fails to 'roast' every attraction, changed its front and gave us excellent notices daily. A return date to that city is being negotiated. The male members of the company were guests of the local Elks Thursday evening. Friday night the colored Mystic Shriners attended the performance in a body as a compliment to Noble Tom Logan, who is quite prominent in that order. Alston & DeHeare came in for an unusual share of recalls, and early in the week firmly established themselves favorites. Mr. Saulsbury's sols were favorably received as were also R. C. Logan. Miss Ida Disard scored a big hit here. Ed. Tolliver caught the audience and made good in his imitative way. Brown and Howard's sketch repeated everybody, and each night was a repetition of previous successes. Miss Katie Carter danced herself into the hearts of the Sacramentonians at once. Miss Laura Moss, the Hawaiian nightegale, is asoprano of rare merit and capability, and was the recipient of several floral tokens. The work of Tom Logan in his various specialties and character impersonations was of a high order, and he scored great hits with his stump speech and Ernest Hogan's song. De Congression will Please Keep Their Seats. Mr. Logan is the first to introduce it on the coast. The choruses are well drilled and blend harmoniously; our only weak point being the orchestra—it having three "ofays" that are hardly strong enough for the colored musicians. We have three quartettes: The Trocader, the OoDar and a lady quartette. Company send regards to the profession, singly and collectively. Nago Mot. Notes from Original Nashville Students, —"We are touring the east now and the banner of success hangs before us. Playing to good houses and giving a show to satisfy the criterions of this section. The press notices are commenting upon each and every performer, and when our band begins its concerts before the opera houses the people so throng our circle that we can hardly get through to stage entrance. W. C. Craine is still making an overwhelming success singing a repetition of ballads, namely, 'I Can' Tell You Why I Love You, But I Do.' The Little Room Where Baby Used to Sleep' and 'She Rests by the Swanue River.' B. Kemp has just completed his medley; he scores success, and is making new friends. Emmet Davis, with his singing and facial expressions, is a hit for the show. James R. Douglass, our genial manager, is scoring success singing A Holy City. Ed. Winn, our 'middle man,' widely known as the man who draws the 'quick pictures,' is now puzzling the public—solve him. N. Johnson is singing the popular ballad, For Old Time's Sake. Yes, he gets his, too. Why the Desdunes & Harris team in their comedy act, showing the flags of every nation but a coon, is a sure winner. Julius Glenn, comedian and monologist, is at the headliner's reach. E. J. Looney is being commented upon by the press as a singer with a clear voice. Kemp's one man band roster: Goodall, Harris, Glenn, Bobby Kemp, leader. Marsh Craig, the wonder, is still the feature of the show. The entire show was tendered a reception by some of the Erie, Pa., prominent ladies and gents—after the show—C. Prof. S. E. Dodds has just received a fresh repertory of standard music from the old country, Leipsic, Germany. The Erie (Pa.) Times says ours is the best colored concert band that ever visited that city. McCarrier, Reed & Carver closed with us at Alliance, O." Chas. R. Parker, of the Rusco & Holland Big Minstrel Festival, writes.— "The eighth week of the big show was, as usual, a very successful one. Sunday afternoon, Sept. 9, we opened at the Grand Opera House in St. Louis, Mo., and, as we were late arriving, the curtain did not go up until 8 o'clock p. m. The large audience became a little restless waiting, but they were rewarded for waiting, and showed they were by their continued applauding. To say the show went big is putting it mildly, every feature being well received. Mr. John Bucker is singing "Just Because She Made Them Goo Goo Eyes," and it is a big hit. Mr. Tom McIntosh is singing the "Ghost of a Coon," and never fails to bring down the house in his own original funny sayings. Eddie Furber, of the team of Furber and Davis, was well received in St Louis, that being the home of his childhood days. Eddie and Sammy are big favorites everywhere. Allie Brown was also a big favorite in St. Louis, especially with a certain young lady who is, by the way, very charming. Yes, Allie attended several receptions Friday night. Prof. Lucky gave a big reception in honor of the company at his dancing school. Everybody enjoyed themselves hugely as there was an over abundance of beautiful ladies, and refreshments fit for a king. We all agree that Prof. Lucky is not only an elegant dancing master, but a royal entertainer as well, and we hope to meet him soon again. At this writing we are in Memphis, Tenn., and a crowd of the boys have just returned from Forepaugh & Sells Bros.' circus, where they met Prof. P. G. Lowery and his famous concert band, also the Big Vauderville Company. Chas. R. Parker sends regards to Pap West, Frank Kirk and Don Merrenno." LEW'S F. WRIGHT BOY TROMBONIST... Season 1900-'01, Richa ds & Pringle's Famou 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. RICHARD & PRINGLE'S Famous Georgia Minstrels 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 in- troducing 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. WANTED FOR LEON WASHBURN'S Great Southern Minstrel Show People in all its branches. Address LEON WASHBURN. P. S.—George Titchner will manage the stage. He PASSAIC, N. J. would like to hear from old friends. ALLEN, QUINE & 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. WANTED TWO COLORED LADIES who can play Cornet and Alto in colored female brass band with Stetson's Big Double Uncle Tom's Cabin Company. Address 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-Intelligencer. "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 rytmical opera work a multifaceted general; away from it, he is a modest, unassuming gentleman." Address all communications to ALBERT B. JOHNSON, 2700 State Street, CHICAGO, ILL. [Name] FRONT 2/4 IN BACK 1/8 IN ALBERT B. JOHNSON, D. ILL. J. ED. GREEN The Bronze Chesterfield of American Minstrels Stage Vocal Oliver Scott's Big Minstrels Send to Us for your Waterproof Linen Collars and Cuffs for the stage and all other purposes. 85 va- rieties to pick from. 50 cents, Dress Fronts $1 00. We can make you anything you wish, write for prices on specials. UNITED STATES AGENCY COMPANY, 128,180,182 Water Street, CLEVELAND, O. AGENTS WANTED. Mention this paper. KNOW THYSELF OR THE HEARTS OF MEN By J.D. Howard. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CHAPTER VIII. THE "BIG MITT." What is known in the catalogue of crime, as the "Big Mitt," is a game, which has probably been more successful than any other operated by first-class confidence—men. It is usually conducted in saloons; though, not unfrequently, it is dealt in hotels, or private rooms, secured for the purpose. In most cases, the operators of this unique swindle, are protected by the law; that is, the police, receive a stipulated bonus, or per cent. of the proceeds, for allowing them to operate, unmolested. The conductors of this game, are, without exception, the most intelligent, shrewd, and well dressed in the business; often-times, possessing bank accounts of no meagre proportions. This "graft" is invariably reserved for the better class of "suckers;" and is plied, exclusively, to men of affairs, quite often, those of high social distinctions, go down before the subtitles of the scheme. It is introduced, something on the order of the "dice-box graft;" that is, in instances, where no previous acquaintance exists between the "steerer" and the victim. It is conducted, generally, on the lines of an ordinary game of stud poker; although, several games in cards can be utilized to answer the purpose. As that of stud-poker, is the one interwoven in the threads of our story, we shall treat it only. In stud poker, unlike draw poker, the cards, with the exception of the first that is given to each player, are dealt with their faces exposed. The first card is kept face down, and is called the "card in the hole." This card is known only to the individual playing the hand. The other four cards, as has been stated, are dealt off the deck, face up, and exposed to the view of every player in the game. The only doubt in the minds of the participants, as to the exact power of their opponent's hands, lies in the uncertainty of what the "hole" card may be. Upon this unknown quantity is based the betting, unless, of course, the four cards "in sight," show strength, by containing actual power. This game, as every one up in the tactics of card playing knows, is prolific of many opportunities for "bluffing." For instance, an opponent may have in sight a pair,—possibly two pair, and another, no pair at all; yet, his four cards that are exposed, may be of the same suit, or kind, making it possible that, his "hole" card, is also, of the same kind, thereby, making his complete hand—since all five of his cards are alike—what is known as a "flush," which will beat anything smaller than a "full," which consists of three of a kind, and a pair. Thus it will be seen, that the party, having the "bob-tail," or "possible flush," is enabled, by the uncertainty in the mind of his antagonist, as to what his "hole" card may be, to "bluff" him out of the "pot." The opposite man, of course, realizes, that, whilst he has a pair, or two pair, as the case may be, he could not win, if the card of his opponent, which is concealed, should be one of the same suit, as the four, whose faces are exposed. "Possible straights" afford the same conditions as "possible flushes." When the victim is lurred into the place where this game is in operation, he finds seated at the table four men, three of whom, are supposed to be ordinary players, the other is the dealer. He is generally enticed there upon some chimerical matter of business, to meet one, whom he has been told by the gentleman that brought him, was the projector of the scheme, in which, through the false representations of his smooth escort, he has become greatly interested. They are politely informed that the person they seek, has just stepped out, but will return shortly and are extended an invitation to sit down and wait, as he is momentarily expected to step in. The game, in progress, continues, just as though the two new comers were not present; neither being asked to take part. "Finally, the "steerer" remarks to the "sucker" that to pass off the time he will play a hand or two; so saying, he purchases a stock of chips, and takes a seat in the game. He wins the first two or three pots, which are very large; in fact, constituting nearly every chip upon the table. As he rakes in the stakes, they represent such a large pile that he asks the victim to assist him in stacking, and assorting them. This, of course, he does. After the chips are straightened up in small stacks, he divides them equally, and, pushing half of them across to his unsuspecting companion, requests him to amuse himself by playing them for him. The "sucker" realizes at once that he cannot lose anything by the transaction THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER so, takes a part. Like his friend, he wins the first two or three "pots" unerringly; here it is, that the scheme reaches its most important issue. The deck of cards that has been used during the game, is defyly exchanged for another, just like it. No one, of course, is supposed to see, or notice this change. This deck, is what is known as "a cold deck," and is so arranged, that the "sucker" will get, what he supposes to be, a winning hand, but, upon the exposure of the "hole" card he finds that he has been beaten—just by a nose. So sure was he, that his, was the best hand that, he not only bets every chip he has, but, amidst the excitement of the moment, produces his purse, and before he is aware, of what really has taken place, has wagered and lost every dollar it contained. Let us now, look further into the matter, and see just what it was that caused him to be so certain, that his, was the best hand. As we have said before, when he first took part in the game he was quite lucky. Besides himself and companion, there are two other men in the game, one of the original players we saw, when we entered the place, having withdrawn. The two remaining players what is termed, in the language of the profession,—the "still," and the "kicking hand." As the cards are dealt off, the "kicking player," which is the party, who, by virtue of the way the cards are placed in the "cold deck," raises the betting; receives, for his "hole card," a ten; the "sucker," an ace; his companion, a seven; and the "still hand," whose duty it is to simply "trail," receives a tray. The next cards dealt off are exposed, face up. This time, the "kicking man" gets a queen, the "sucker" gets a king, his companion, a six, and the "still man" another tray; only one of which, of course, are to be seen. As this is an important factor in what is to follow, it must be borne in mind, that the "still man" is the first to get a pair. As the king is the highest card in sight, it is the "sucker's" first bet. His companion, who has only a six and a seven "passes" out of the pot, and his hand is placed in the deck. This leaves, only the "sucker," and the other two men in the game. The next time, the "sucker" gets another queen; and the "still man," another tray. It is still the "sucker's" first bet; as, his pair in sight, are the largest. The fourth deal results in the "kicker" getting a ten, making him have two pair, since, his "hole card," is, also, a ten, and, he has two queens and another ten in sight. The "sucker" gets an ace, making him have two pair; since, his "hole card" is an ace, and he has two kings in sight. It is still his first bet; as, the "still man" only got a five, yet, it must not be forgotten, that the "still man," already has three trays; two in sight, and one in the "hole" The "sucker," all the while, pays little or no attention to the "still man," as his hand appears too weak for consideration, when compared to his own, and that of the "kicker," having in sight, only two pitiful trays, and a five. As the cards are dealt the fifth, and last time, the dealer announces that it is the last bet. This time the "kicker" receives another queen, making his complete hand—a queen full on tens. The "sucker" gets another king, making his complete hand a king full on aces; larger, of course, than the "full" of his antagonist. Still, no attention is paid to the "still man;" who, in the mean time, has so arranged his cards over one of the trays, he has in sight, as to cover it almost entirely, leaving exposed to view only the middle spot, which gives it the appearance of an ace. He receives, the fifth deal, another tray; but, to look at his hand, it would appear that, he had in sight, two trays, an ace, and a five; when, in reality, he has in sight, three trays and a five, also, another tray in the "hole"; making his, the strongest hand off, as he has four trays! When the last cards are dealt, the betting becomes furious between the "sucker" and the "kicker," the "still man," taking care, not to raise the pot, as this would arrogate to his hand an undersired suspicion; but, simply stands the various raises, and quietly remains in the pot. The "sucker" is confident, that his, is the best hand, and as a consequence, wagers his last dollar. He knows, that his "full," being three kings, and a pair of aces, is the strongest hand, since the "kicker," at best, can only have a "queen full," and the "still man"—well, he has paid no attention to him whatever;—two trays, an ace, and a five, are too insignificant to be considered at all. But lo! when the "hole cards" are revealed, it is discovered that, neither the "kicker" nor the "sucker" are in it, for, the erstwhile dark horse in the play, shows four trays, and nicely scoops the stakes: to the chagr and amazement of the stupidified "sucker." Thus it is, that many an unsuspecting individual is relieved of his funds, before his very eyes, without the least suspicion of double dealing. After all is over, the "steerer" takes the helpless victim out of the place, and proceeds, forthwith, to "shake" him. CHAPTER IX. "THE CROWNING EVIL. It was quiet eight o'clock, when Jack and Brown entered the theatre, and were conducted to their seats. The house was comfortably filled; Jack had purposely delayed their arrival, in order to give Gladys ample time, in which to secure a seat, affording an advantageous view of the entire house, that she might the more easily locate them when they came in She was not long in accomplishing this; and, in a short while, her glasses were turned, searchingly upon the two men. She soon succeeded in attracting the attention of the gay young man from the village; as she smiled upon him, from her place in one of the elevated stalls, on the right of the house, the boyish countenance of the youth assumed a scarlet blush that extended to the very roots of his tawny hair. His unexpected discovery, both flattered and perplexed him. At first, he thought there must be some mistake;—that the debonair miss, must be directing her smiles to some acquaintance in his immediate vicinity. Turning his head, he carefully surveyed the faces of his neighboring spectators; to his surprise, they were all well advanced in years, and not of the sort, likely to inspire a young and beautiful woman like this, to an unsolicited flirtation. Ashton knew the cause of his friend's dilemma, and smiled with satisfaction, as he noted the manner in which matters were progressing. After Brown's inspection of the faces of the men occupying seats close by, he once more turned his eyes in the direction of the fair lady, who had deigned to honor him with her smiles. There surely could be no mistake this time; for, as our "hot-house plant of village innocence, cast his lustful eyes into Glady's she quickly lowered them, with a bashfulness, so coy and artful, that it almost took away his breath. "Who could she be?" he asked himself. He wandered if Jack knew; and whether or not he would laugh, were he to ask him. He finally concluded to run the risk of exciting Ashton's risibles, and, turning in his seat, gave Jack a lusty prod in the ribs, remarking: 'Look! do you see that golden-haired young lady in the third stall on our right—? Tell me do you know her?' Jack turned around, and looked in the direction mentioned. 'No. I have no recollection of ever seeing her before; why do you ask?' he said. 'For the good and sufficient reason, that, for quite ten minutes, unless I am very much mistaken, she has been attempting a most violent firtation with me.' replied Brown. "Then I must congratulate you, my boy, since she appears to be very fetching indeed,' said Jack. 'I dare say, she is some gay young married woman, or, perhaps a widow; who, is evidently impressed with your appearance. Chicago go women, you know, are not angels by any means and, are very froward in their advances; even the married ones, are not averse, during 'hubby's' temporary absence from the city, to taking on a quiet little flirtation." "By jove! I hope you correctly surmise the situation,' responded Brown, excitedly. "I mean, at any rate, to sift this matter thoroughly. Here, further conversation upon the subject was ent short, by the commencement of the play. To Jack's companion, a piece never appeared as long before; throughout its entire production, he was restlessly impatient for its close. The play was a production of that grand old drama, 'Ingomar.' To any one, who has witnessed a production of this soulful drama will be recalled, no doubt, to the many thrilling climaxes, which so closely follow each other, throughout the piece. The story is based upon the absorbing love of Ingomar—a barbarian chief—for Parthenia, a fair young daughter of a Roman senator; and, the evolving denouements teach humanity many a lesson. The girl is taken captive by Ingomar's band of warriors, and carried to their retreat in the mountains. During her captivity, the chief falls desperately in love with his fair captive, refusing many rich ransoms for the return of the girl to the court of her father. Such is the subsequent influence she has over him, that, he gives up his wild life in the hills, and comes with the girl to Rome. He delivers her to her father, and becomes a citizen; finally, obtaining the consent of the girl's parents to her hand in marriage. As the developments in the piece unfolded themselves. Brown incidentally remarked to Jack: "Tell you what, old fellow, the influence of woman over mankind is indeed wonderful. Their love, is either a curse, or man's chiefest joy. When the one, she is the Crowning Eyll of his existence, if the other, she is the guardian Members of the Afro American Council angel of his life, and the greatest blessing, Providence can bestow." All the chicane elements of his nature seemed embodied in the smile that lingered a moment upon the face of Ashton, as he listened to this. He was, no doubt, amused, as he thought of the probable termination of the intrigue, into which his impetuous friend, seemed so anxious to enter. As the curtain descended upon the last act, the two arose and proceeded down the isle toward the door. In his eagerness to reach the side-walk, Brown almost rudely pushed Jack through the surging crowd; straining his neck to keep Gladys in sight. Upon reaching the outer door, Jack suggested, that they linger around the entrance until the lady came forth. "You want to sail right in, my lad," said he, "and boldly present yourself: timidity, you know, is one of the most compromising defects a man can parade before the eyes of a Chicago girl." Just here the object of their discussion came out of the theatre and proceeded slowly down the street "I'll do it, by jove!" exclaimed Brown, with increased energy. "Now is you chance," said Jack. "Very well, here goes." So adjusting his cravat, and pulling on his gloves, he started off briskly in the direction of the girl, overtaking her about the middle of the square. [To Be Continued.] WATERPROOF COLLARS, Page 5. A TALE ABOUT COLORED BISHOPS. A number of Bryan papers say that Bishop Turner and other Bishops of the African Methodist church are going to vote for Bryan and to use their influence with the colored men to get them to support him. It is said further that, with this object in view, the colored Bishops propose taking the stump in the Northern States, where Members of the Amer BISHOP H. M. TURNER. HON. GEORGE MYERS, Cleveland, Ohio. Met in Indianapolis, Ind., Augu alone colored men can vote and colored speakers are allowed to talk politics. If this story is not a pure rooack it is a serious reflection on the intelligence of men who assume to be the teachers and guides of the race to which they belong. The only reason advanced by the Bishops for the support of Bryan by colored men is that President McKinley has not disapproved strongly enough of the lynchings of which so many of them have been the victims. But if he is culpable because not emphatic enough in denunciation, how much more to be condemned are the lynchers themselves. The colored man who is about to vote for the party to which the men who did the lynching belonged, because people belonging to the other party have not condemned those acts severely enough, must be a man of an extremely rudimentary education and primitive ideas. It would be hopeless to appeal to the reason of a man who is going to vote for a party which held his ancestors in slavery as long as it could, and which afterwards disfranchised the colored voters and bragged of it. Senator Tillman was the spokesman of that party when he said in the Senate: "We took the government away. We stuffed the ballot boxes. We shot them. We are not ashamed of it. With that system—force, tissue ballots, etc—we got tired ourselves. So we called a constitutional convention And we eliminated, as I have said, all of the colored people whom we could under the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments." This is what the Democratic party has done for the colored men. The Republican party gave them freedom and whatever voting rights they exercise. But for the Republican party they would not be permitted to vote in considerable numbers anywhere. Generally speaking the states in which their votes are cast and counted are Republican states, while those in which they are denied access to the polls are Democratic states. This whole story of an attempt to turn the colored vote over to Bryan is so serious a reflection on the loyalty and intelligence of the colored race as a whole that it must be set down as a campaign tale signifying nothing. When we see colored Bishops on the stump in the North urging their people to vote for Bryan we will believe it, and not before.—Chicago Tribune. LITERARY. "It has long been the belief of Mr. Stickney, the president of the Chicago Great Western Railroad, that the farm life of America has been needlessly sombre. He is a very earnest advocate of a complete change in the methods of farm life. He is in favor of creating a little community wherever there are even a half dozen farmers scattered on the wide western prairies. He would have these farmers come into a common community, not in any sense theoretically communal, but a community for cultivation, for mental advancement, for social progress, for the fostering of the finer and the jollier features of life. He advocates the union of these farmers into such a town or community, each one going out from his home in the morning to his field as a city laborer goes out to his work. The houses he would have built at some intersecting point, which would at all times leave the families of the farmers in immediate contact. Not only would there be a great increase in the satisfaction of living, but protection would be insured in the emergencies of sickness, fire and tramps. He would obliterate the isola. Afro American Council J. RICHARD W. THOMPSON, Washington, D. C. 10 tion which separates the farmer from the world, and which, if we are to believe those who have made a study of the subject, does much to increase insanity in rural regions. "Yet on no point is he more strenuous in his writings than on the foolishness shown by intelligent men in flocking to the cities for employment in already overcrowded quarters, when the opportunities in the country are so large and tempting to the man of clear vision, Here is a quotation from an address which Mr. Stickney cave some time ago: "To the dogs with the sentimental non, sense that the cramming process of the city schools and the advantages of city churhes, which you seldom enter, "are all that makes life living," and that to removes to the country is to rob your children of these advantages. Let laboring men examine the pedigree of the successful business men the distinguished lawyers, the leading physicians, the most eloquent clergymen, and almost without exception they are country born, reared and educated.""W. S. Harwood in Ainsee's. Personal Items. Martinsville, Ind., Special.—Miss Agnes Grooves, who has lived in this city for about a year, returned to her former Cures Weak Men Free Insures Love and Happiness. How any man may quickly cure himself after years of suffering from sexual weakness, lost vitality, varicose skin, and small charge weak organs to full size and vigor, imply send your name and address to Dr. L. W newly, by Mail Publishing, 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 gue erow of the and so the following extracts take from his daily journal, he and share thanks. "Dear Sir.-Please accept my easy treatment for yours of recent time. I have given your treatment a thorough test and the benefit has been complete. I have completely braced him up. I am just as vigorous as a boy and you cannot realize how happy I am." "Dear Sir.—Your m'hod worked beautifully. Results were exactly what I needed. Strength and vigor have completely ret rued and enlargement is entirely satisfactory." "Dear Sir - Yours was received and I had no trouble in making use of the receipt as directed in the instructions, truthfully say it is a boon to weak men. I am greatly improved in size, strength and vigor." All correspondence is strictly confidential, unlined in plain sealed envelope. The receipt is free of the asking and he wants every man to have it. home in Kentucky on Thursday. Mr. Moore, who has been on the sick list, is able to be at his work again. Mr. Alfred Watkins returned, on Monday, to his home in Indianapolis. Mr. Willis Clark spent Thursday in Indianapolis. On Tuesday evening Mrs. Charles Robinson gave for her guests, Miss Smith and Miss _____, a delightful party. On Thursday evening a number of the ladies of the colored Sunday school gave a social, which was well attended. Mr. Willis Goins and Mrs. Fred Evans spent several days, last week, in Danville. All school children will say "good-bye to vacation" on Monday, Sept. 24. Womans World Mrs. Mary Church Terrel is in great demand as a platform speaker and lecturer, and will deliver a number of addresses before the Chautauquas in South Dakota. --- Miss Cate E. Moten is a clerk in the Congressional Library at Washington. She is an expert typewriter. Mrs. Theresa M. Roles, a colored woman, has received a permit from the board of health to conduct business as an undertaker in Cambridge, Mass. || || || The Michigan Women's Federation of Clubs held its convention in Detroit, Mich., Aug. 21, and was said to have been the most enthusiastic and expressive of the race's progress of any previous convention held by them. Many prominent ladies were present. ```markdown ``` Miss Louise H. Dennis was the only colored graduate from the public school of West 18th street, New York city. Notwithstanding the opposition from prejudice on the part of her tutors, she persisted and received the highest honors at her graduation, although not allowed to take any part in the commencement exercises. She was among the first to receive her diploma and was liberally applauded when she came forward. ```markdown ``` Flouances, paniers and full straight folds are predicted for the coming season. ```markdown ``` Very small girls continue to wear the guimpe frocks, made with plaits attached to the shoulders. || || || More stylish frocks for little girls, in silk, alpaca or mohair, are diminutive copies of the autumn models. || || || Pretty sunshades are made of plaited ribbons, combined with insertion, through which glimmers the tinted linings. || || || White muslins are trimmed with black laces, with the muslin cut away behind to show pale rose or turquois bands. || || A very stylish coat model is of redingote style in taffeta or fine mohair, trimmed with motifs of lace and velvet ribbons. ```markdown ``` Dainty revers of plain or corded taffetas, bordered at the edge with ecru Russian guipure insertion add wonderfully to the daintiness of the dress. --- A handsome traveling toilet for an early autumn bride is of gray blue cheviot serge with inlays of black panne satin in the sailor collar and revers, and cuff-facings of finely tucked batiste. Mr. Roosevelt is playing his part well this campaign. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. THE SOCIALISM OF THE NEGRO A LESSON HE CAN IN ALL, WELL TEACH A Negro Community Where Intelligence is Disseminated and Brotherly Love Fills the Air. Our modern city, with the slums left out; with luxuries and comforts extended to all classes; with the faults of local government corrected; with a just distribution of land and wealth; with equal opportunities for the enjoyment of all enjoyable things; with worry, dread, apprehension, anxiety, solicitude and uneasiness about food, clothing, shelter, water, light,—conveniences of every sort, eliminated from the thoughts of men; with pauperism entirely abolished, and with all the best features of our present western civilization perpetuated presents a fair picture of socialism as conceived by the more intelligent and profound socialists. Few dream of better things than are presented in this picture. Indeed, it would be quite a task, for that matter, to hope for anything better,—this would be a great reform. A city without its cesspools, its dens of vice and crime, its dark and gloomy places, its poverty- CHARLES ALEXANDER. stricken element, is almost as hard to conceive of as the city without its palaces, its manifest churches, its great public buildings, its gigantic commercial enterprises, its colossal banking interests, its yellow journalism, its united band of exploiters and monopolists, its high-minded plutocracy, and its money-grabbers. In fact, the average mind thinks that a city is not a city unless all these things and conditions are found in it. Therefore, the modern city purified is the ideal community for the practical socialist. Of course there are socialists who dream pleasant dreams—dream of a land some where, and a time in the remote future, when and where men and women shall live in perfect peace. Where all the forces of Nature shall be used to perform the tasks over which humanity labore to-days; but the common, every-day reformer is trying to make the forces now in operation act as the servants of all, instead of the servants of a few; have the laws under which we now live carried out just as they should be; and get men of to-day to become just, and honest, and noble and pure, and treat each other as brothers. In the Negro, as perhaps, in no other race, there is a profound social instinct, which manifests itself in the great multiplicity of his secret societies, his social meetings and in his church organizations, and the silent, healthy social evolution thus realized, with its subtle but marked simplicity, is clearly visible in every community where Negroes are found in any considerable numbers. Amid the maze and vortex of a complex social system, with its many conflicting interests and its fierce competitive forces in full operation, the most serene, contented and happy character to be found is the Negro; and it is fortunate for him that he is no longer, as in the days of slavery, dominated by fear, superstition and gross ignorance. And while he has not yet had time to fully develop his mental powers, and while he is deprived of wealth on every hand by both internal and external forces, and while he is not influenced to any considerable extent by commercial difficulties nor political excesses, still he has intelligence enough to appreciate the fundamental principles underlying all these elements in human affairs. On account of this intelligence he is able to teach the world an important lesson—a lesson in the ideal altruism of the truly great socialists—a lesson that will inspire men with greater confidence in that moral energy called human nature, and" will help them to appreciate the simplicity of a system conducted on purely socialistic principles; and while this socialism of the Negro is of a primitive character, viewed from the advanced thinkers' point of view, and while it is not directed by the kind of intelligence that gave birth to the literature of William Morris, W. E Gladstone, Robert Blatchford, Benjamin Kidd, Henry George, Edward Bellamy, King Gillette and a score of others, still it is rich in the results sought for by many of these great thinkers and writers. Go into a purely Negro community where intelligence is disseminated, and there you will find a spirit of brotherly love preaching the entire atmosphere; there you will find a religious fervor and a sincere devotion to the welfare of all, which will not be found in any other community on earth. To him who dreams of an unselfish people, a happy community where the laws are few and simple, where the interests of one concerns all, where justice, equal opportunity, honesty, and all those elements admired by thoughtful men are to be found, nothing approaches in harmony and serenity the Negro settlement. At Tuskegee, Alabama, may be found one of the highest and best types of the Negro community. Prof. Booker T. Washington, a broad-minded, cultured, highly intelligent, big-hearted, christian gentleman presides over this community. There are about fourteen hundred active, industrious, intelligent young men and women at Tuskegee, and the splendid order, sympathetic and respectful attention these young people show for each other, speaks eloquently for the purely Negro community. In this community the system of government is simple and yet the laws almost preclude the possibility of wrong-doing being overlooked. The responsibility of strict discipline is shared equally by each member, and where a human being is entrusted with grave responsibility, it is rarely the case that he misplaces confidence. The way to dignify a man is to place upon his shoulders the responsibility of the community. This is done at Tuskegee. While there are hundreds of fruit trees burdened with delicious fruit—fruit that is tempting to the eye and the appetite—because the young men and women at Tuskegee are expected to see that this fruit is protected and that each one is held personally responsible for this protection the fruit is permitted to fully develop and ripen, as it should, without any molestation whatever. This socialism of the Negro warrants the belief that the health, prosperity, comfort and happiness of the people of the United States, under the new social system toward which they seem to be rapidly floating, will depend largely upon the industrious examples of the Southern Negro in his own community, who seems to be pioneering the way to a higher Christain social order. CHARLES ALEXANDER, Tuskegee, Alabama. THE DISFRanchising OUTRAGE Editor The Freeman For some time I have had under consideration the disfranchising outrage of the South, and the more I think about it the more I wonder why the better people do not rise up as one man to condemn the outrage. Can it be that the white people think the Negro only is effected by it? If so, when you stop to think, you will find that you are badly mistaken, and if the colored people of the East, West and North think it is only the colored people of the South that is to suffer as a result of these outrages, you, too, are sadly in error, for reason must teach you that it must end in something serious unless stopped now. Why not attack it now? Do you ask me how? I would suggest that every liberty-loving man should condemn the acts now and forever, and more especially the colored people, should form clubs in every town and village and work earnestly once, and see that the Republican party, the party which has gone down into history as the party of the people, the party of liberty, the party of freedom, of free speech, of success and of hope, not despair; yes the party of honor, honesty and law; the party of integrity and prosperity shall be once more safe. OZONO IS KING OF ALL HAIR TONICS BE WARNED. By honest methods and is to-day the only gen- ence, and possessing the confidence of the colored excited the cupidity of the unprincipled, who, to get injurious to the hair and skin, and dangerous to health and life. Be warned; don't send your money to get only in return a mass of lard and tallow and animal fats, that injure your hair and cause it to fall out, destroy its growth, and cause you to become bald. Deal with a legitimate firm, who will treat you fairly and give you value for your money. We do solemnly swear that our remedies are true to all we claim for them; that they do not contain any animal fat or injurious drugs, and we will return the money for every case of dissat- faction. We refer to Metropolitan Bank, Richmond, Va., or to the editor of this paper. The word OZONO and the cuts shown in this advertisement are registered as our trade-mark in U. S. Patent Office. Any infringement will be promptly prosecuted. OZONO positively straightens Knotty, Knappy, Kinky, Stubborn, Harsh, Refractory Hair. No injurious hot irons are necessary to produce this effect. OZONO does the work alone, and the use does not have to be kept up after the hair becomes stright, and washing the hair hastens the treatment, doing it good in every way. Cures Dandruff, Baldness, and all itching, running, scaly, humiliating Scalp Diseases; causes the hair to grow long and straight, soft, fine, and beautiful as an April morning. Price, 50c. a box; 4 boxes does the work. OZONO cannot fail. Read our grand offer: Cut out this advertisement and send to us with $1.00, and we will send you immediately four boxes of OZONO; one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN REPINER, which makes rough skin soft and brightens up black skin several shades; also one bottle of SKIN FOOD, which removes Wrinkles, Freckles, Moth Patches, Tan, Liver Spots, Small-Pox Pits, Birthmarks, &c. It makes the aged look young, and the young look younger. We will also, to show our liberality, include a package of ANTI-ODOR, which removes all smells and odors arising from the human body—such as feet, arm-pits, &c.; cures Sore Threat and Mouth, Womb Diseases, Sore and Frosted Feet, &c. This grand combination, worth $3.50, we will send you on receipt of One Dollar, to introduce honest goods. Parties sending us $3.00 will receive four lots. Register your letters. AGENTS WANTED. BOSTON CHEMICAL COMPANY, 310 E.BROAD ST., RICHMOND, VA. OZONO KING OF ALL HAIR DRESSINGS ABSOLUTELY PURE OZONO BY BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute and the popular leader of the Negro Race. Published in one large volume of over 400 pages and appropriately illustrated with more than 50 original drawings and photo-engravings; size 6 x 8½ inches. Sample copies mailed direct on receipt of price, $1.50, in cloth. All books have become so quick and so immense- ly popular as Mr. Washington's Autobiography. Prominent men and the public press throughout the country have many words of praise. The following are samples: "I assure you the book is greatly appreciated."—Wm. McKinley, President of the United States. "The book is of more than ordinary interest to both the white and black man of what forbearance and perseverance may do. Second, its connection with the race problem."—Philadelphia Record. OUTFIT FREE TO AGENTS: Send 24c in stamps for mailing and we will forward free our Magnificent Prospectus with full instructions for canvassing. The book is sold only on subscription through our authorized agents. Address, J. L. NICHOLS & CO., Naperville, Ill. ly landed into power for another term, the country into the hands of its friends, in the hands of those who loves right and justice. Then we may hope to be delivered from the hands of our oppressors, the lawless and the scalpers of our constitution. In this I do not mean to call attention to any particular man in the party, but as a man who loves every star in the flag. I feel that it is the duty of every citizen to work and vote for the party which has proved itself worthy of every man's support—the Republican. R. L. McCOWAN, WATERPROOF COLLARS, Page 5. Memphis, Tenn., Special.—The young men of this city are anxious for the world to know, that they the faithful few are trying to better the condition of their race. They have a Y. M. C. A., a Kings Messenger band an Industrial League and a great number of other useful organizations. Prof. Ruffin will be in the city on the 1st Prox. Prof. Councill will speak at Avery Chapel on the 24th inst. Last Sunday night the congregation of Tabernacle Baptist church was treated to an excellent discourse by the invincible Rev. T. J. Searcy. Miss Parthenia Saddler (a sister of Mr. E. W. Saddler) of Vicksburg, Miss., is in the city the guest of Mrs. Alex Williams 388 Desota street. Miss Lizzie Ross has returned from Hot Springs, Ark. Rev. Wm. Flarg is doing a wonderful work at Avery Chapel. Hold up his hands, members. Smith's Cafe is the pride of our city. Mr. Haywood Bowman is out again, after a few weeks illness. Beale street Baptist church is the scene of another law suit, Rev. Climmons has a great cross to bear. Dr. A. S. J. Burchett is one of our most prominent physicians and has a large practice among our people. Mr. Rufus Graham was severely hurt at Hunter's establishment last week. Lake Providence, La. Special.—Broomsey High School under the auspices of the North Louisiana Baptist Association with Prof. S. J. Green, of Knoxville College, Tenn., at the head as principal, opened its second session IMPERIAL WHITENER J. B. H. Brazil, Ind. Memphis Items. New features. Wheel at rock bottom wholesale price. Our Arlington Model K in new colors offered; in lots of one or more at $14.85 $14.85 Our Arlington Model K in new colors offered; in lots of one or more at $14.85 $14.85 $35 "Arlington" $16.50 $40 "Oakwood" $18.50 $50 "Oakwood" $21.50 Good wheels $12.50,$11.00 & $10.00 Stripped wheels $7.00 and the best that can be made. Thoroughly tested and fully guaranteed. Over 100,000 riders can testify to their quality. Illustrated catalog free. CASH BUYERS' UNION. 162 W. Van Buren St. B-170, Chicago, Ills. 17 JEWELED adjusted, patent regulator, stem wind and NATIONAL SPECIAL movement device HARLATED 20 YEARS. 18K Gold plate hunting case, clegany movement watch made. Must be seen to be appreciated. Special offer for next Gold plate hunting case, clegany address and we will send this watch to you. If found satisfactory pay agent 85, 85 & express charges. A guarantee can be issued by write at once in the mail with any amount. N.Y.C. POSTCARD $34 DORNBORN ST. B 323, Chicago, IL Sept. 10, 1900, at Lake Providence, La. Too much praise cannot be accorded to the noble leaders and the stalwart rank and file of the association for their grand struggle to establish this enterprise against the most bitter and most rancorous opposition. As a result of this co-operation, the association has accumulated over $6,000 worth of property which is real estate in Tallulah, La. It is plain from these substantial evidences of energy and prosperity that the management means business and intends to make Broomsey High School everything that the name signifies. The course will be modeled upon the most improved and advanced methods. Citizens, white and black, are watching this unique enterprise with peculiar interest, because in a great measure it represents the capabilities of the Negroes for intelligent self-help and co-operation. There are other parallel enterprises founded on similar principals in this State. There are other Negro ventures in this State founded on and sustained by inhabitants of the same district. The host of enlightened ministers of the Gospel belonging to the Ninth District Association have thrown all their energy and consummate ability as leaders into this enterprise and the happy result is not far off. We want an agent in every city and town not already occupied. Write us. History of the Negro Soldiers In the Spanish-American War The First Martyr of the War was a Colored Man! BY EDWARD A JOHNSON that of "The Famous School History of the Negro Race," Kaleigh N. C. Price $1.00. Agents Wanted. THE HISTORY CONTAINS: First Here of the Navy a Colored man. Patronize Our Advertisers and tell them where you saw it. CHEVELINE is acknowledged by thousands of people for the last 12 years that will straighten kinky 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 no hot irons or pasting down with grease in this treatment, and the hair is no change in damn mess, but that the company is made more beautiful by washing, and the straightening appears as natal as if born with it. Send a piece of your hair and 10c 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 which 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 50c. Medicated Hair Grower For Family Use. Our Improved Medicated Hair Grower or Scalp Cleaner is an unexcelled article for promoting the growth of the hair, even on the temple where it rests. It also removes the dandruff and impurities from the scalp. Persons whose hair is fading or turning gray should order Hair Grower No. 2. It will restore the color. Price $1.00 per bottle. Mystic Face Bleach Mme Turner's Mystic Face Bleach is the only bleach on the market that will positively remove Liver Spots, Blackheads, Freckles, Pimples, Exema and all blemishes in 8 or 10 days. Wrinkles and small-pox Pits are given the complexion a clear, soft yellow tenderness which causes even the two-shades fairer. It gives the complexion a clear, soft yellow tenderness which causes even the two-shades fairer. 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 Headwaiters, etc., etc., etc. Address: THE FREEMAN, Indianapolis, Ind. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Cloths... ~ Never were in greater tavor They are just right in style, weight and texture for the prevailing mode in Fall garments, Our stock contains afull colorassortment in every grade from $1.00 to $3.00 a yard, ‘Samples anywhere, anytime. LSAYRES G00, @ ¢, ClTY NOTES.. ‘ Tomorrow is rally day | at the Free Baptist church. Benjamin R, Penn left for Nashville, ‘Tenn., last Sunday. Mrs, Hattie Sawyers of Muncie attended the fair this week. Mrs. Ella Allen, of Terre Haute, is being entertained by relatives here. Mr. Frank Bland spent last week in the city the guest of relatives and friends. a ‘Mr. John Jones fell last Saturday and sprained a limb. He is able to be out again. Dr. 8. A. Elbert spent Sunday in ‘Muncie the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Herman Frazier. WATERPROOF COLLARS, Page 5. Mr. Willie Summerville, of Muncie, spent the last of the week in the city attending the fair. ‘The Hons. A. E, Manning, T. Thomas Fortune and Geo, L. Knox were in Chicago this week. Messrs, Edward Sanders and James Martin were pleasantly entertained by Manoie friends last Sunday. Mrs. Lydia Bass and daughter, Mrs. Verda Mason of Bloomington were entertained by Mrs. Geo. L. Knox this week. Mr. Harry Southard, champion chess player of the State, recently of Terre Haute is in the city to spend the winter. ‘Miss Lily Thompson left on the 16th Inst., for Cincinnati to visit her aunt. Miss Thompson will be absent about three weeks, WATERPROOF COLLARS, Page 5. ‘The members of Montgomery Lodge No. 5, K. of P. are forming a Uniform Renk. Sir Knight Samuel Matthews hhas charge of it. Mr. Lewis Sandford, of Rockport, spent a week here the guest of his eon, Aaron. Mr. Sandford is: one of Rock- port's prominent citizens. Mrs, John Jones visited Louisville Sunday. She was accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Hiram Moore and_brother’s family, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Smith. Mrs. Docia Ringgold and daughter Marguerite left for Columbus, Ohio, last Tuesday to spend the winter with her sister Mrs, Susie Alexander Nickens. WATERPROOF COLLARS, Page 5. Miss Mamie Adams accompanied bs her nephew, Mr. Grant Robinson, lef (Established 1853) Sole Agents BUTTERICK PATTERNS| Tndiaus's Great Dry Goods Emporium. ‘Warmer things for these cooler nights—special prices too. 1014 Gray and tan colton blankets, apair......... 59 1014 Heavy dark gray with light blue and red bord- Or apair....... ee. TE 1214 white cotton blankets slightly soiled were $1.69 fora pair..............-81.25 ae ony wool es me ¢ heavy ones a pair... 82. told alk-woo! plaid Bankoia and all-wool scarlet ones, Others up to $6 and $3 a pair. —Basement. Pettis Dry Goods Co. Adamsville, Als., Svecial.—Rey. 8, Hall has ¢losed his revival with ten con- versions, Quite anumber of persons were present at the entertainment given by the stewardesses of Mt, Carmel C. M. E, church ‘on Monday evening. 3rd inst, A handsome sum was realized. Several of our ladies and gentlemen attended the sociai given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs, Singleton, Among whom were Misses E. C. 0’Rourke, O'Neal, ‘Dunbar, Anna Wilson, Laura and Mamie Ivy; Messrs, Weyman Berry, E.G. Ivy, Willie Singleton, Miss Lula and William Singleton departed Monday morning for Tuskeegee, Ala., where they will attend school, P. E.,G.F. Welch, of Birmingham, held his third quarterly meeting on the 9th inlt. Rey. Welch preached an excellent ser mon in the morning to quite large congre gation; he is « profound thinker and res soner. ‘The patrons of our school met and elected teacher, and also a board of seven trastees, which held its first meeting ‘Tues: day night, Sept. 12. ‘The board consists of the following named persons: Messrs. G. W. Williams, Cyrus Hill William McBride, J. F. Jones, Charley Marealand, A. J. Cor- nelius and Julius Leonard. The school is expected to start on the 24th, R. Wade has a very sick child, Rev. Hall left Tuesday morning for Richmond, Va,, to attend the National Baptist convention. A large num- ber of people attended the picnic given by the Fishermen's society on Sept. sth. E. G. Ivy has been ill, butis able to be out again. Several gentlemen and ladies went hay riding Tuesday night, 12th inst, | Henderson, Ky., Special.—Master Robert Mitchell has returned, to the State univer sity to resume his studies. The Home Ed. ueational society of Norris chapel gave s very pleasing entertainment Sept. 10th. A brief program was rendered, after which re- freshments were served. Mr. Browder, traveling agent for the “Major,” was in the city last week in the interest of his paper. Miss Nellie Mae Brown entertained a few friends Sept. 12, complimentary to her guest, Miss Mamie C, Anderson, of Louisville. ‘Those present were Misses Lucy Carey, Ethel Browne, Ida Jordon, Lula Morton, Virginia Alves, Bessie Slaughter, Sophronis White, Messrs, C. H. Brooks, P. W. Corley, C. A. Browne, H. W. Dallam, J. W. Jenkins, F, Marshall. Cards and music were the features of the evening. Profs, Hynes and Lotte, of Nashville, were in the city last week giving stereoptican. lectures. Mrs, ‘Cynthia Shelby is on the sick list, Miss ‘Mamie C, Anderson has returned to her home in Louisville after a pleasant stay among us. Communion services were held at St. Clements Episcopal Church last Sun- day. Indianapolis Garment .OMPAY Tea Gowns Waists Skirts Etc 40 N. Illinois St. INDIANAPOLIS IND Simply Delicious ‘ ; «Darling Gum Seven Flavors--at all Dealers Meyer Bros. Gum Co. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. _————— NICHOLSON HOTEL 222 INDIANA AVESU . choles ee ere ate memagent ol Recta acsitie Artes pate Be Sali ale toe hacia t ee ae ee ee _—_— Notary Public. 1 Phone 3657 M. L. CLAWSON, LL. B., LL. M. Attorney and Counsellor-at-Law, 403 LeMCKE BUILDING, INDIANAPOLIS. Our mother’s name was Macy Sanders, our father's pame was Hichard tauders® they, are both dead, I want to find Corilis’ i isxbeth Senders, Laas Sanders and William Pry San- ders a brother, My name was Anus Hfariah Sanders-all of Jeiferson county, Ky., near Middletown, ‘any information’ cosceraiag $07.94 the above named persons willbe thauke ‘Memphis, Mo., Scotland county. WY ANTED:-To find the relati Wire atins wo cine rom fichinged a, years ago. Her mother's, bumne ‘wan Hininy "Please address Saxpy AxpEnaow Mine ie Weoleomn tox, last week for Chicago, Ill While gone will also visit Miss Maude Busby of Benton Harbor, Mioh. Mr, and Mrs. Harry Jones in E. 16th street entertaineda few friends Thurs- day evening in honor of their nephew, Mr. Fred Thomas who is here on a visi from Chicago. A delightful evening ‘was spent Wanrep—at once a man with rig to advertise and introduce our goods in the country. Straight salary $15 week ty and expenses, Send stamps Monarch Manufacturing Co., Dept. 188, Springfield, Ilinois. Felix, better known as ‘Parson,’ Davis, a brick contractor by trade, and president of the Propagandist Club, at 380 West Michigan street, died, at the club house last Thureday the 13th of what the doctors pronounced to be internal hemorrage. He was born at Montgom- ery, Ala., wherea mother, two sister anda brother live, and was forty-nine years old. He had lived in this city twenty-five years. He was married in 1891 to his present wife, Mrs. Belle Davis. He leaves a daughter by 2 former marriage, and a step-son. Simpson Chapel Notes. Rev. E. L, Gilliam is able to be out again, the Rev. M. 8. Johnson occupied the pulpit last Sunday, the collection of the different states amounting to $270. WATERPROOF COLLARS, Page 5. * qulu’s Hair is Straight and now she isthe happiest girl in town, Her hair was kinky and harsh but by using the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow she made it straight, soft and beantifal. ‘Try a bottle and yon will be happy also. Only 50 cents. Sold by dealers or we will ship you a bottle ex press paid for 65 cents, address The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 78 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ills. Pennsylvania Lines $1.25 Madison and Return 81.25 Sunday, Sept. #3. Special train leaves Indianapolis 7:30a, m. Returning leaves Madison, 6:00 p. m. ‘Ther eis more Catarrh in this section of the country than ailotuer” diseases ‘put together ‘Snd until the last few years was supposed to incurable. ‘For ‘a great many years. doctors Pronounced itn Tose deans ats, peasribe iO'remedies, ‘and. by. constantiy failing t care with local freatinent, "pronounced it incurable. Selonce has proven catarrh tobe Constitutional disease. and therefore, ‘requires Soustitutional sr atmone- Hall's Getarrh Cure Shauufactutred by Feds Cheney. & Gon, Rola Ohlone the’ only ‘constitutional cave on the Beapitoa teaapoontul Teac direct on the irops to a teaspoonful. Itacts directly on the Spo and macou surtacogat the system, he offer oue hundred dollars for any case it tal foenre. Send for circulars aud testimonials ‘Address, vt py J; CHENEY & CO, Toledo, 0. Fa-Bold by Draguists, Tc. Hall's Fatally Billsave the best. Returned From a Visit. Providence, R. I, Special.—Mre. James Taner has returned from a visit to New York and Boston after a pleasant stay with friends. eee cai Any colored man who wants to pre- pare himself for the Christian ministry can do so by entering the Phelps Hall Bible Training School connected with the Tuskegee Institute. Worthy and earnest students who want to prepare for ministry or other Christian work and have no fands, will be given an opport unity (to work their way through in « way . that need not interfere witt studies. For farther information, addiess, Booker T. Washington, Taske gee, Alabama. tt A PRETTY WEDDING. ‘Was that of Mr. Horace Spears and Miss Blanche Gibson. Pewee Valley, Ky., Special—The marriage of Mise Blanche Gibson tc Mr. Horace Spears of Louisville, Ky., took place at the home of the bride Pewee Valley, Ky., Wednesday Sept. 12, at 12 o'clock, Miss Lonise M. Penman of Danville, Ky., was maid o! honor, Mr. H. W. Gibson the bride’ brother was best man. Rev. C. A. Allen of Louisville officiated. The bride wore a simple dress of Pari muslin and carried in her hand « profased bunch of brides’ roses. ‘Sh received many handsome and valuable presents. The bridal party lett fo Lexington where they were the gues of Mrs, Blanche Williams the bride: aunt. Among the many present wer ‘Mrs, Lucretia Knox the former school mate of the bride, Miss Louise Penman, ‘Mrs. Blanche Williams and Mr. Wash ington Gibson. teeeet: Piuknaee East St. Louis, Ill, Special.—Lincoln school opened with the following teachers: Prof. Bowls, principal; Misses Jones, Scott, Johnston and Willis assistants. Bishop Walters, on his way to hold annual confers ence at Henderson, stopped oyer in this city and preached a soul-stirring sermon to an appreciative congregation at St. John church Thursday night. Rev. 8. W. Hawkins left for Henderson Sept. 15, where he will attend annual conference, A concert was given at ‘St. John on the 13th inst. by the White Cloud club, Rey, White left this week for conference. . TEED ACUTE Ha oY toe aaa ‘tablished. saan ectuping wholesale, hovae Perleute reguired. "Our rforcuco, any bai eee snelose self-addressed saree en- yelope. Manufacturers, Third Floor, 30 Dear- ‘born 8t., Chicago. Wewsy Notes. itn nees” Phone 357 Loat Relatives. CONSTIPATED g thy j Yj i Pa Means misery on the eve of life. Nine out | fied ja ~ GZ of ten old people are constipated because the Y bp He ~— .\ muscles of their intestines have become Vg = ye Ce weak, worn out and flabby. Constipation 4 QES Sr Zz is the curse of old age, causes bile and Som apy eS a KX CA NS a acid poisons to remain in the blood, making 6: i hs tri} \ WEE the skin yellow and wrinkled, the eyes M Vos ANG | Ph Benes causing the “bones to ache,” i UES Gra ep the bowels strong, healthy and regular ( @ %2 A y fi « és and old age loses all its terrors and weak. \ >) C4 Sy Yj 1 nesses. No reason why grandpa and AS ~ WP PNG // grandma shouldn’t have bright eyes, and RW LES) ip ¥/, f clear ruddy skin and feel lively and active, \ Z } Hy [Z if they will only keep their bowels open and Reg KS Lo, 75@Z— vigorous with CASCARETS CANDY we 2 A) ; CATHARTIC, the’ greatest bowel tonic IS 7 eZ j AN : ever heard of. Try them today—a 10¢ ¢ / f “ \) box—and find that the tortures of consti- A — pated old age are PREVENTED BY 2 > CANDY CATHARTIC THIS 1s [S $c. > OWE & ae Sy FORTHE S ALL paieeer CARGIES prompt, edetivety sna pomntuanliy xe ofery iste of to, stomach Liverand intestines: “They not cng cue connate, © | goods "Never sioken, weaken ot gape. Write for booklet ‘and free sample.” Address STERLING REMEBY CO.” CHICAGO oF NEWVORE. gq, ——K—eEeE=EIiEIEi—_i—z———=—z&={&#ii—&=~—~—~~&~——————EeEwees 9 . "7 WASSON’S FAIR WEEK ATTRACTIONS WASSON’S a S S\ f ; ae vo A = ; Something altogether out of the ordinary--advance fall styles ee ' in manufactarers’ sample tailor-made suits at about half the Sie a mid-season prices. The most noteworthy offer of the season Sy ny made anywhere--and one that out-of-town buyers should a ee . take advantage of as readily as those living in the city. eee e ' 45 Ladies’ venetian and cheviot Ladies’ Tailor-made Snits of all- e.° ‘Tailor-made Suits, silk lined wool pebble cheviots, silk-lined NS } jacket $12.00 value, Saturday... $5.75] jackets, Satmrday..............f1R Hi a i $8 For $10 Box Covert Jackets Nad ees ome > (4) rae A 1,000 new colored Taffeta Silke Ladies’ rainy-day Skirts, oxford Do Waists, all shades, new styles and light gray, plaid backs, $ tucking, $10.00 valtue.......+4.. $5.00] $6.00 skirt....cseseseeseeeees 3M Ladies’ new all-wool Flannel Ladies’ French mercerized sateen Ladies’ Silk Underskirts, double Waists, tucked front and back, Undersuirts, crimped ruffle with flounee, cord trimmed, stiffened in red,’ blue and black, special flonnge collars, and black, $9.00 flounce, all colors, $7.50 Satar- Alastind ay 25200520 2c ce BLOOM values Decco tse Caisse VeN@REOU URGES... sce. sess nnsoene SAUD Ladies’ French Flannel Waists, Ladies’ Underskirts, two plaited Ladies’ Taffeta Silk Underskirts, solid tuck fronts, tueked backs, ruffles made of French luster full accordion plaited, flounce all new shades, Saturday...... $3.50] cloth, black and colors.:....... $5.00] rufile edge, $10.00 value........ $7.50 Extraordinary N F ll D F < Attractions... e€ V V a ress abrics | Not a show alone of all that’s new and novel in autumn Dress Fabrics, but a sale of such far-reaching importance that the early buyer must appreciate the tremendous power of this, Indianapolis’ greatest and best Dress Goods Department, enlarged, improved, re- stocked, It’s your favorite buying place more than ever before, Hundreds Of The Showiest And Choicest Of Black And Colored Weaves Black Wool Goods Specials Colored Wool Goods Here Are Rare Bargains Nover such a variety to select from. Oxford Sniting, 08 inches wide, | All-wool extra heavy Scotch Sait Elegant Silky Peroulas, a $1 cloth, heavy weight, for..............+. .58] ings, 56 inches wide, a regular gee eiey Pinole Why | Sa Pa | ame a All-wool Cheviottall designs blacks 1,1 colorings, for......+....--...-++ 20] Rainy day Skirtings, extra weight DBRS ids este car cance Z Camelshair, latest black weaves, a | Hard Finish Worsted, just the BEN eee eh cag sass er>-- + S $l cloth, for.....-.+.++eerererer+ -65] thing for hard wear........... . .75]One lot of All-wool French flannels, P Bopp rmary te emg SO gL atewot Pid for cltrn's wear 1 "Hh Dol deh cv ns = 1 , finest finish, exqui array of new Fr i. oe at Glo, for... 37] CBevsots, all colors, all wool, at... 4] misonels, the much sought after ideas | Brilliantine, high lustre and beauti- Golf Suitings, plaid backs, 56 inches as favored by fashion leaders. Shows fal black, f0r.....s...se06 sere 20] WHO, Bb... sees eeeeeeseeeee 08] first and best here. EEE Tw OM Wwi.cocaw f& oH AUP DITOV ODAWING uTnanpnr ™Z YD sWw.gqgoaw ¢« i 4 Fanner & Buchanan, —— THE LEADING —— FUNERAL DIRECTORS 320 N. Illinois §t., het. New York and Vermont . Millinery MISS M. MOUNT