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Now is the Time to Subscribe for The Freeman. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE..... THE FREEMAN AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME 13 NUMBER 40 ANOTHER CLAIMED DEATH STRIKES A SHINING MARK BROOKLYN LOSES BRILLIANT MME. EMMA SAVILLE - JONES Who was a Prominent Leader in the Musical World--A Poem Dedicated to Her Memory by Admiers--Notes,Etc Brooklyn, N. Y., Special.—Mme. Emma Saville-Jones, the well and favorably known cantrater, who has charmed the ears of the music loving populace in this vicinity for more than a score of years, and who so freely donated her professional services to aid all worthy charities during her successful career, succumbed to "the fell destroyer" at 11:30 o'clock Saturday night, Sept. 22, 1960, having been confined to her bed but seven short weeks, during which time she was a very great sufferer from the ravages of the disease which caused her so untimely end, Death to her at 42 years, 5 months and 11 days being a very welcome visitor. But not so with her tender and loving husband—Mr. Emory Jones—the poor blind father, kind brother and host of friends (who are legion) who survive to mourn their great loss. The funeral took place from the late residence of the deceased at No. 89 Fulton street, at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon Sept. 25. The services were conducted by the Rev. Wm. T. Dixon, pastor of the Concord Baptist church, who was so ably assisted by the Rev. W. A. Alexander, D. D., pastor of the Silam Presbyterian church, both of this city. Rev. Dixon, who had known the deceased all her life, spoke most feelingly of her beautiful character triumph death, as she died strong in the faith which makes heaven her certain home for all eternity. A special musical program was rendered by her former pupils and professional associates. The remains were encased in a rich drab colored broad cloth casket, with sterling silver trimming, the name plate bearing the inscription: DIED, Sept. 22, 1900, EMMA J. JONES. AGED, 42 years, 5 months. The floral tributes were profuse and were masterpieces of the florists' art. The interment was in Evergreen cemetery. Messrs. Alphonzo Jackson, Albert Wilson, William Delaney, William F. Jackson, Otto Brint and James A. Mayhew acted as pall bearers. "Requiescat en Pace." Original lines dedicated to the memory of Mme. Emma Saville-Jones. OUR BEST REFUGE. In every emergency Doubt, sickness or pain. Go call on the Savior It will not be in vain. Don't ask Him the reason You offer so here. For those that God loveth He chastens severe. For if we, with him, The crown would wear, We must learn with patience The cross to bear. Brooklyn, N. Y. Sept. 25, 1900. Mrs. Thomas Jones, of Pine street, Baltimore, Md., is on a visit to her brother, Emory Jones, the tenor soloist, 89 Fulton street; her visit being precipitated by the serious illness of her sister-in-law, Mme. Emma Savile-Jones which terminated family; she being with her to the end. Newsy Pointers Neway Porter's. East St. Louis, III, Special.—Rev. S. W. Hawkins was sent by the annual conference to Sebreu, Ky., to pastor the A. M. E. Zion church there. Rev Payne is pastor at St. John chapel in this city. Rev O. H. Banks of this city, was sent to pastor at Webster Grove, Mo. Rev Johnston is pastor at St. Lake church in this city. The following changes have been made by the new pastor in their respective churches: Junior Christian Endeavor at 9 a. m.; preaching at 11 a. m.; Sunday school at 1:30 p. m.; senior Christian Endeavor 6 p. m.; preaching at 8 p. m. Macedonia Baptist school was addressed last Sunday by Sister Moore, who has been a faithful worker in that Sunday school for a long time. She will leave the city in a few days. Three of the Lincoln school teachers visited St. John church services last Sunday and were made welcome by the pastor. We mourn the sudden death of Sister Sarah Tar, which occurred Tuesday, Sept. 25, caused by a stroke of paralysis. REV. J. M. CONNER D. D. Vicksburg, Miss., Strong Race Man, Student, Theologian and Author of a Series of Theological Text Books. He was pushed by his friends for the Bishopric at Columbus, O., and its believed would have been elected had the Second Ballot been taken. He is the ideal of those who know him. a student of men and things. Newsy Pointers. Henderson, Ky., Special.—The eleventh annual session of the A. M. Zion conference convened in this city Sept. 19 to 24; Bishop Walters presiding. Rev. P. W. Dunavant, pastor of the Methodist church of this city, was transferred to the New York conference, Rev. R. E. Wilson, of St. Louis, Mo., was appointed here. The annual celebration of Sept. 12 was observed here by several of the local lodges. Dr. S. A. O'Neal was orator of the day. Miss Lucy B. Carsey has returned to Washington, D. C., to resume her studies at Howard university. Mrs. Fannie Barnett left Sept. 22 for Nashville to visit relatives at Columbia and Lookout mountain. Mrs. Mollie B. McClure, of Corydon, was in the city last week visiting relatives and her many friends. Mrs. Kate Bukey has returned from Louisville. Mrs. Bowyer, of Duquoin, Ill., attended the conference here, and read a very interesting paper, subject, "Ambution." J. M. Mundy and E. H. Browne are attending the B. M. C., at Louisville this week. The following well known ministers were in the city last week: A. Wakefield, Indianapolis; Y. Carr, Evansville; John Moreland, St. Louis, Mo.; S. W. Hawkins, East St. Louis, Ill. Rev. Tapp, of Morganfield, the pulpit at First Baptist church last Sunday. Mrs. Washington, to wife of the迟 Rev. Jerry Washington, was in the city during conference. Grant Jordan, of Owensboro, was in the city last week. Mrs. G. T. Anderson has returned from Chicago. Miss Carrye Varian, of Owensboro, spent Sept. 22 in the city, the guest of Miss Annye V. Kennedy, Mrs. Walter J. Browne and son, Starling, have returned from Chicago after a pleasant visit to Mrs. Jennie Rapier. P. W. Corley has gone to Indianapolis for an indefinite stay, Mrs. Nancy L. Bradshaw is indisposed. Miss Emma D. Banks, who is teaching school at Geneva, Ky., spent Sept. 22 in the city. Memphis Items. Memphis, Tenn., Special.—R. A. Williams from Huffman, Ark., will spend one week in the city, after which he will go to Nashville, where he will enter Maharashtra medical college. The young men of the city have organized a club known as the 20th Century athletic club. This club will have its own club rooms, consisting of a reception and gymnasium departments which will be the only one of its kind to be found in the south. They desire the attendance of every young man. The club is under the direction of the following named young men: Gus Barber, president; Pete Montgomery, vice president; Juba Payne, treasurer; Oscar Hardison, secretary; Theodore Williams, Curley Gunn and John Wynn, trustees. Rev Wm. Flagg has returned from Nashville, where he had a delightful time. Mrs. Echols has returned home after a two week's visit to her mother in the country. Mrs. W. H. Thompson, the wife of our distinguished tailor is on the sisk list; we pray for a speedy recovery. We want everybody to have The Freeman in their homes. Miss Emogene Dobbins is home again looking well after spending three months in Clark- Hall, and had a school. Miss Hall, of 177 Beal street, will lodging establishment; anyone in search of a good room will call and see her. The ladies' Guild club, of Avery A. M. E. chapel, should have the aid of every member. Interesting Notes. Vicksburg, Miss., Special.—Miss Katie B. Hunt left Monday, Oct. 1, to attend school at the Mary Holmes seminary, West Point, Miss. The Y. & M. V. railroad company, run an excursion from Natchez, Miss., to Greenville, Wednesday, Sept. 26. The train consisting of eight coaches, one baggage car and an engine reached this city at 11:15 a.m., was densly crowded with people of all ages, ranging from eight to fifty years. Three coaches were added on at this point, and at 11:40 the train pulled out for Greenville. Those who took advantage of the exceedingly low rates to visit the beautiful city of the Delta, report having enjoyed themselves exceedingly well, both enroute and in Greenville. The excursion train arrived Thursday night at 8 o'clock returning to Natchez. A new social club was organized at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Anderson, 1st N. street, Wednesday eve. Sept. 26. The officers selected are: Frederick Douglass Leonard, president; Miss Maud G. Lovett, vice president; Miss Jessie Roberson, secretary; Miss Lillie Gallispie, treasurer; Thomas M. Buckner, general manager. The membership of the club is of the best and most progressive young ladies and gentlemen in this city. Long live the 20th Century club. Benny Parker made a brief visit to Greenville, Miss., Sept. 26. Anthony Gray, the popular retail grocer on Harrison street, is in the business to stay. Give Anthony a chance at your purse. Rev. J. H. C. Henry arrived in the city Sept. 27. Mrs. Delta Gladen returned from Chicago, Sept. 24; she is delighted with her visit to the windy city. Mr. and Mrs. Israel Scott PRICE FIVE CENTS, SINGLE COPY SIX MONTHS, 85¢; ONE YEAR @1.5¢ arrived home over the Y. M. V. railroad from Memphis, Tenn., Friday eve., Sept. 28. The former having been under medical treatment in that city is on the right road to recovery. Albert Hention arrived from New Orleans, La., on a visit to his parents, on East 1st. He is a welcome visitor to a large circle of relatives and friends here. Newsy Notes. Albany, Ga., Special.—A. M. Byrd, Jos. A. Davis and Jerry Hester have become regular readers of The Freeman. Misses Nellie Keeble, of Nashville, Tenn.; A. E. Black, of Oberlin, Ohio; A. B. Williams, of Jacksonville, Ala.; and Mildred Bryant, of Macon, Ga., are at their labors again. This is Miss Keeble's first year with the normal school here. The Albany normal school is the prettiest public building in the city. The work of this school was resumed on the 24th ult. Messrs. Lee Bros., have just received a fine lot of fancy and family groceries. Give them a call. Mrs. F. M. Priestly and family, after spending a pleasant summer at Hardup, are at home again. A number of our republicans have turned to democrats. The automobile is a great attraction. Our motto is: "If you want this paper, pay for it and you shall have it; if not you will not get it." George A. Towns, a former Alabanyan, but now of Atlanta is visiting relatives at home. We were proud to see him looking so well. Make your decision for time files. Read The Freeman. Mrs. Rebecca Dawson is quite sick at her home. WORTH KNOWING FROM THE "BLUE GRASS" STATE RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT. FOR WHAT IS TO BE WATCH This Paper--Wedding Bells--News in General--From Over the City-' Church and Personal--Many Interesting News. Peducaah, Ky., Special—Whereas, God in His Alwise Providence has called from labor to reward our beloved and much esteemed sister, Lena Crump Barton, who departed this life Aug. 22, 1900. Resolved, That we bow in humble submission to this visitation of Him who doeth all things well, and we trust and believe that her soul has passed through the gates of light and bliss to enjoy infinite rest and while we mourn her departure we believe she dwells in the land where sickness, sorrow, pain and death never comes more. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be presented to the bereaved family who have our deep sympathy, and also a copy be sent to The Freeman for publication. Susannah Chapter, No. 2—Committee: Minnie B. Chapman, Jerdena Baker, Maggie Jefferson. Dr. Williams of Mayfield, Ky., passed through the city last Monday on route to St. Louis, Mo., he shook hands with friends here. Miss Ollie Perkins of Murfreesboro, Ky., is the pleasant guest of Mrs. Fanny Cherry. Mr. G. E. Kirk, one of our old and best citizens of the city, departed this life Sunday morning. He leaves a wife and six children. Melvin Sales lett Monday morning for the West after spending ten days in our city. We were certainly glad to see our friend and hope he will come again. Charles Glass made a dying trip to Louisville, the Falls City, last week on business. Miss Cora Lee and John Shaw were united in marriage in the city of Metropolis, Ill. The Freeman wishes them a happy life. They say: "Watch the paper for the future marriage of Mr—— to Miss——. Aaron Sheres, one of the best comical music players and singers in the state of Kentucky, is reported dying at this writing. Dr. V. H. Davis, Messrs. Melvin Sales and Given Clark visited the Lincoln building last Friday evening and they all made very interesting talks. Miss Lizzie Gaines, one of the most accomplish young ladies the city affords and Edgar Fletcher, one of our prominent young men, were united in marriage last Wednesday night at Burks Chapel A. M. E. church. Rev. Burks performed the ceremony while Mrs. James Marable presided at the organ. Messrs. George Grundy and William Nolan were best waiter men; Miss Ruthie Carwright, bride's maid and Mr. Ezekiel Grundy bestman; little Misses Lillian Cantord and Willetta Fowler were the flower girls. The Freeman wishes Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher a long, happy and successful life. Arnaid Grargan of North Eighth street who has been on the sick list, is out again. Will Halton who has been summering in the country, returned to the city. Elmer Willis of Willis and Coreathers barbershop company, has bought the entire stock of the same. He solicits the patronage of the public. Jerry Halsey, of Jackson, Tenn., is the guest of his brother, I. H. Halsey, the insurance man. Mrs. Susie Blakely is on the sick list. Frank Wardlow, of Dyersburg, Tenn., is the guest of his sister, Mrs. Sarah Wardlow, of this city. He is expecting to move here shortly. Miss Carrie Calwell, of Memphis, Tenn., is visiting Mrs. James Thomas. Mrs. William Grant, of this city, has visited her husband, W. W. Grant, of Cairo, Ill., last week. Get the Freeman every Saturday from David Pitman; only five cents. Mr. John Moton attended the B. M. C. in Louisville this week. Mr. Lancaster, who has been sick a few days, is able to be about again. H. K. Perry spent Sunday, Sept. 23, in Dyersburg, Tenn. John Tice, who has been on the sick list, is out again, and at his post. Please pay for your paper as you get it; its only 5 cents. James Steple, who was badly crushed last week, was removed from his wife's house to the residence of H. Reeves last Sunday, and is improving. Don't forget the rally at Washington Street church M. Pope, who was shot by Atha Reynolds last week, is resting easier. Mrs. Minnie Saxon is better. Miss Mary Mackie, who has been attending the bedside of her mother in Jackson, Tenn., is home again. Mrs. Mollie Slanfield has removed her restaurant to her residence. TOM THE TATTLER. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Like everything else, "time's gradual touch" is making such changes and improvements in the theatrical profession, especially the colored part of it, that unless our performers keep abreast of the times and keep their minds under the influence of good literature they will find themselves shelved to the ranks of the "has been." It isn't the big month, thick lipped performers whose salaries are in the three figure class nowadays, but it is those whose skulls enclose an allotment of brains. The strides the colored branch of the theatrical profession has made in the last few years has been highly gratifying even to the most sanguine. Minstrelsy, though it still drags its antiquated form down the corridors of time, is in the rear of the procession. It is now recognized as the haven for the played-out performers, with, of course, a few notable exceptions. A minstrel show, compared with our modern, up-to-date shows, is like those big, clumsy machines of years age compared with the beautiful, light running bicycle of to-day. It is strictly an institution of the past, and had fate dealt kindly with it, it should have been laid to rest in the theatrical graveyard long ere this. In spite of all the elements of modernity that can be infused in them they smack of "ye ancient times." The day of the ignorant performer is fast passing. Unless the profession, that is the colored part of it, familiarizes itself with the late happenings of the day, those things that stir the public pulse, it is doomed to an early demise. In these days of general prosperity and enlightenment, when pianos, books, magazines, newspapers, and the ordinary luxuries of life grace the average man's home he demands a higher class of entertainment than his parents did. To meet this demand is what at present should be the concern of the colored profession. Possibly the greatest boon that could happen the colored profession would be a first class, out and out playwright, one who is blessed with the powers of expression, humor, and who has a keen knowledge and insight of the habits, customs and nature of the race. There have been several meritorious plays produced for us by white men, but when one scrutinizes them rigidly there is a lack of something that is indescribable. At times they make the Negro an unnatural being, and this has been, I think, more than anything else, the reason why plays of this sort have not been genuine successes. The chief reason of the success of the minstrel show was that the Negro was true to life, he did not get out of his natural element; he did nothing more than bring his daily life on the stage, and from there, for the time being, portray it. The play of to-day must do the same thing, namely, portray the Negro as he is to-day, and to do that requires two things: First, brains to produce the play. Second, brains to interpret it. So, performers, my advice to you is while you are training your feet to execute the latest step of ragtime, at the same time train the mind by familiarizing it with the latest thoughts of the day, then you need have no fear for the future. --- I saw one of the weeds of the profession, an antiquated interpreter of minstrelsy, coming out of a book store down town a day or so ago. As he had no package with him, I have been at a loss to account for his strange action. Men have been known to do some absurb, and even foolish things, while laboring under a fit of absent-mindedness. What this minstrel was doing in this book store will probably remain one of the yesteries of this world. There is in Chicago, on the west side, a lawyer named John W. Lye. On the south side resides another who calls himself Frank H. Steel. If these two gentlemen were to join in partnership the name Lye and Steel would not sound euphonious, but it would be very symbolical. That monologue that our friend, the bird imitator, does should be sent to the dumping ground of the theatrical refuse matter. It is so "rotten" that it is full of vermin. When he does his imitations he is fairly entertaining. When he attempts monologue he should be sent to South Africa for he is a bore (Boer). One of these monologues of his would so stupify a regiment of soldiers that their capture would be an easy matter. "A FABLE." One cake of ice one day went out for a stroll. It hadn't sauntered far before it encountered a friend, another cake of ice. After the customary remarks on the weather, and a joke or two on "wouldn't this melt you," they fell to discussing as to what they would do with themselves during the afternoon, before it was time for them to return to the ice house. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER They meandered down the street very lazily when a flaming bill board caught their eye. They, naturally enough, went over to read it. "That's just what we will do," said the smaller cake of ice, "that's a show, and we will take it in. See," pointing to the bill, "they are advertised to give a matinee this afternoon." "But, my good brother," said the larger cake of ice, depreciatingly, "have you read the name of this play? Don't you know we will be destroyed. We will be melted and turned into water again, for isn't the play called the 'Hottest Coon in Dixie?' There is something about that name I distrust, and I am afraid that play will be too warm for us." After much talk pro and con they finally secured their tickets, which were good ones. They loitered around the streets until the time for the doors to open, then they repaired to the opera house. "O, supposing we melt," still harped the larger cake of ice. "If it gets too warm," remarked the smaller cake, "why we can leave and go home." Finally the curtain went up, and the larger cake of ice trembled with fear, while the smaller one looked contented and applauded the rising of the curtain. After they had sat there for ten or fifteen minutes the larger one said, "I feel a little chilly; there must be a draft some where." After ten or fifteen minutes more had elapsed the smaller one said, "yes. I wish now I had brought my overcoat." Ten or fifteen minutes more went by, when the smaller cake said, "my, I am so cold; I must go back to the ice house to get warm, and shivering and shaking they left the theatre. Moral: Names are sometimes deceitful and misleading. I dedicate the foregoing fable to Johnson, Deas and Proctor and Hamilton. This is the time of year when the bum remarketh: "I intend to vote for Roosevelt if my system he keeps with booze filled." Paradoxical as it may seem the sky is about the only thing that is at its best when it looks blue. If, as the Bible says, to enter heaven man is to be judged by his "acts" many a vaudeville performer is hell doomed. Jones: "Why does Miss Tomkins cloud up so quickly nowadays at the least little thing?" Brown: "Because she is reigning in society." Now that the "Country Coon" has been peacefully interred in the theatrical cemetery the managers of our other big attractions feel better. I say feel better, for every one that is versed in the show business knows that Ernest Hogan is a dangerous competitor. He is not only one of our star performers, but is one that materially affects the receipts of the box office. In the West he is probably the biggest drawing card we have. All the big shows, so it is reported, will be after some western money this season. With Ernest out of the way they all have an even break and should do well. Not only the public quits the loser by the sudden demise of the "Country Coon," but the colored profession has lost a valuable, up-to-date addition. Hogan undoubtedly, if talent goes for anything, would have had the most pretentious show of modern times. This is why I am sorry for the misfortune that happened to the "Country Coon." I am anxious to see the profession lifted entirely from the slough of minstrelsy, and this show would have been a giant stride toward that end. Strut Payne is the "Medicine Man" of the profession. No, Mr. Johnson isn't going to enter pugilism because of late he is training his jaws. He is going to enter the legal profession. I had just left professional headquarters, and was standing at the corner of 27th and State streets waiting for the car, when I fell to ruminating about Chicago and one of her principal thoroughfares. If ever a street was misnamed State street certainly is one of them. To one at a distance, and who has never seen it, the name State street is liable to convey ideas of stateliness and splendor, but alas! when he does see it, instead of gorgeousness and stateliness he will encounter a dirty, unkempt street, lined on both sides with crazy, ramskackle buildings principally. I have been at a loss to know whence it derives that name. From its unkept, decomposed condition it reminds me of a dea! street lying in state more than anything else. A team recently went to the Chicago opera house to do a turn, and after the initial performance the manager inquired, "how long does your act run?" "A half hour," spoke up one of the team. "Well, cut it thirty minutes," cruelly replied the manager and left the house. Coontown 400, I am told is booked in Chicago for a week sometime during this season. I wonder where it is. Billy Pipers? TOM THE TATTLER. A mistaken impression prevails in Washington that Hon. Judson W Lyons, Register of the Treasury, offered the resolution which was defeated by the Afro-American Press Association at Indianapolis, indorsing the candidacy of President McKinley for re-election. Mr. Lyons is not a member of the association, and was not present when the resolution came up, although he attended an earlier session and, in an address, urged support of the administration by his race. The resolution indorsing Mr. McKinley was offered by Editor Lewis, of Indianapolis. Jesse Lawson, of Washington, who holds a position in the Pension Bureau, was one of its opponents, not through any hostility to the administration, but because the constitution of the Afro-American Press Association expressly forbids political action of any sort.—The Post. The Bee states without successful contradiction that the constitution of the Negro Press Association does not prevent the indorsement of any party or any measure. The editor of the Bee, Mr. Chase, prepared the constitution of the Negro Press Association, and it was adopted at a meeting of that body that met at Chicago, Ill., several years ago, when Editor John Mitchell was president. There was no constitution for that association prior to the adoption of that one at Chicago, Ill. A copy of which the Bee has in its possession, and no one knows it better than Editor Mitchell, of the Richmond Planet. Before Mr. Lawson left this city he declared that he was going to Indianapolis to prevent an indorsement of the McKinley administration. Did he have the constitution in mind then? His opposition to the administration was uncalled for and out of place. Notwithstanding the opposition of Lawson and Manly, who said some time ago that he was making a great sacrifice in being identified with the Negro race, the administration forces carried the day, and J. Milton Turner and his cohorse were weighed in the balance and found wanting.—Washington Bee. HON. H. 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THE WAITER OF THE WAIT EDITED BY W. FORREST COZART. After a pleasant night's ride I arrived in the Falls City, where I spent a few hours among the hotel boys, most of whom where my companions as sidewaiters in years gone by. Upon my arrival I called at the Louisville Hotel to see my old friend, W. R. Harris, but to my surprise he had just left for Cincinnati where he had been engaged for the famous old Burnett House of that city. Mr. C. Harris Mason who has been acting second under Mr. Harris, succeeded him at the Louisville and is doing fine thus far. Leaving the Louisville I next called on Mr. J. W. Eubanks, headwaiter at the Galt House. I found Mr. Eubanks very busy—eating—and readily accepted an invitation to join him. after enjoying a hearty breakfast, Mr. Eubanks kindly showed me through the Galt which made a favorable impression. Among the many old friends I met at the Galt were Messrs. Ben Fossett, Dan Grayson, James Menis and George Cephers. Mr. Cephers was second waiter at the Louisville Hotel in 1887. Mr. Eubanks is making a good thing out of the Galt and seems to have everything his way. About five months ago Mr. Eubanks took unto himself a wife and has settled down to housekeeping under favorable circumstances; he is also vice-president of the state of Kentucky for the H. and S. W. N. B. A. Mr. Eubanks welcomed me to his palatial home and after a brief sojourn I took my departure and was soon seated in a "Jim crow car" speeding southward. Capt. T. H. Frazier is still in charge of the Kimball House, Atlanta, Ga., and is doing well. It was reported in one of the hotel papers recently that Mr. William Andrews a former headwaiter at the Kimball House, had succeeded Mr. Frazier, but we are glad to say that Mr. Frazier is doing business at the same old stand. The Battle House at Mobile, Ala., has been remodel and refurnished and will be reopen in a few days as a first-class modern hotel. Both the American and the European plan will be in vogue at the Battle House when it is reopened. As stated in these columns sometime ago the Gayetty Hotel which was burned at Memphis, Tenn., will be rebuilt. The contract has already been let and work will begin at once. Mr. E. C. Holland, headwaiter at the Clarendon Hotel, Zanesville, O., writes that he is meeting with much success and that the Clarendon is the finest hotel and gives better service than any other hotel in the state of Ohio. Mr. L. J. Rice, second assistant headwaiter at the Great Southern hotel, Columbus, O., is giving good satisfaction and winning many friends in Columbus. Mr. Rice was formerly headwaiter at the Hotel Beckel, Dayton, O., and is a shining star in the galaxy of the culinary world. Mr. T. H. Francis, the new headwaiter at the Hotel Beckel, Dayton, O., has just adopted a new column for his waiters and proposes to run the Beckel dining-room better than it ever was before. We hope that he will succeed. Mr. W. H. Nolan, a white headwaiter who has been employed at the Coates House, Kansas City, Mo., has been installed as headwaiter at the Centropolis Hotel of that city. Every hotel in Houston, Tex., was more or less damaged by the horrible storm which caused the death of nearly 10,000 people on the gulf coast recently. One of the most important duties which the waiters have to perform in exercising their franchisement is to register. As a rule a large number of waiters fail to register for one cause or another, but when election day comes they are very anxious to vote but cannot, on account of neglecting to register. The re-election of Wm. McKinley means much to the waiters. the country. We all remember how hard it was to secure a job a few years ago; we know how the traveling public decreased, which caused hotels to close up or to reduce their force; we also remember how business revived in all lines of business soon after McKinley was elected. A wave of prosperity has swept over this country and the waiters as well as all other laborers are now enjoying the glorious results. Now the question is, shall we endeavor to reelect McKinley, and thus insure continued prosperity, or shall we act indifferent; refrain from voting, and allow "Pitchfork" Ben Tillman and the horde of other southern Negro haters to elect Bryan, who will simply be a tool in their hands? The disfanchising of the colored voters in the states of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, North and South Carolina is a fair example of what Bryan, Tillman and "Copperhead" Stevenson and their allies will do if they are ever successful in gaining control of the functions of our government. We know not how to judge these blood thirsty rascales except by their past records, and judging them thusly we realize that even our personal liberty is at stake. Therefore, we are duty bound to contest every inch of ground between now and election. Indeed it is the duty, as well as to the interest of every watter, to register, and see that they vote for McKinley and Roosevelt, prosperity and a full dinner pail. At this writing I am in that section of the country where the "Jim Crow car" and Ben Tillman predominate; where that honesty, principle and intelligence, when properly exercised, is a curse to one who possesses a black face. I write this as an appeal to my northern colored friends to rise in one mighty phalanx and cast their vote solidly against Bryan and Tillmanism. If Bryan is elected Ben Tillman will be the power behind the throne, and God grant that the day will never come when such freaks of human nature as Ben Tillman shall come into control of the government which Abraham Lincoln established. The contrast will be too ridiculous. Before the ink is dry on this article I will have returned to the field of battle, and will be in the fight to the end. We must win this fight! M. A. L. Robinson, who has been the affable headwaiter at the Grand Canon hotel, Yellowstone park, Mon., arrived in the city last week. He had a favorable season. Mr. Robinson was formerly headwaiter of the Chicago Beach hotel, which position he filled with great credit. George Smith, formerly headwaiter of the cafe at the Louisville hotel, later 4th waiter at the Chicago Beach hotel, has resigned his position at the Chicago Beach hotel and is now filling a favorable position with George Bland at the New Oliver, South Bend, Ind. Wm. Powell, formerly first assistant headwaiter of the New Hollenden, Cleveland, O., is now 4th waiter at the Chicago Beach hotel. He sends kindest regards to his many friends in Cleveland. A grand cake walk and vaudeville entertainment was given at the Chicago Beach hotel under the auspices of Henry Thornton and a few more of his worthy constituents. The entertainment was fairly good and was well attended, not only by the guests of the hotel, but from elsewhere. The cake walk was represented falsely, to be under the auspices and for the benefit of the waiters, but, sorry to say, the waiters did not receive a penny from the entertainment, the managers, Thornton & Co., receiving all, and remaining away from the hotel long enough to dispose of the money received, which amounted to about $130, more or less. There seems to be a lack of brotherly love existing, and a constant strenuous effort on the part of some waiters to crush others: looking too much toward their own individuality, in a state of selfishness, forever grasping for the lion's share. Mr. W. R. Harris, formerly of the English Hotel, Indianapolis, Ind., and the Louisville Hotel, Louisville, Ky., has succeeded thus far in his new position at the Burnett House, Cincinnati, O. Mr. T. J. Johnson who has been headwaiter during the summer at the Oakland Hotel, Oakland, Md., has returned to Washington, D. C., after a very successful season. The hotels of Galveston, Texas, were wreced in the deadly storm which swept that town out of existence recently. Although there were very few colored people killed in the ill-fated district, yet a few hotel waiters lost their lives, and several of them suffered during the time that Galveston was (CONTINUED ON SEVENTH PAGE) Dr. Shea, Marvelous Medium. Gives the names of dead and living friends, tells who and when you will marry, also of business journeys, lawsuits, absent friends, health or anything you wish to know, no matter what it is. He can call up your spirit friends and show them to you. Can make them rap all around the room. He asks no questions, don't ask you to write names for him. Don't try to pump you in any way, but tells you right off. 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Advertisements should reach us on Saturday or Monday in order to appear the following week. Omissions to be made up at expiration of contract. Lost Relative advertisements, $1.00 for one month, in advance. Entered at the postoffice at Indianapolis, Indiana, as second class matter. All matter should be addressed to THE FREEMAN INDIANAPOLIS, - - - INDIANA. GEORGE L. KNOX, Publisher. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1900. THE POLITICAL SITUATION. Any man, Negro or otherwise, will have to work quite industriously in these days to find a good reasonable reason for voting for William Jennings Bryan for the presidency. The reasons for voting against him are more and more important than those presented in any campaign since the days of Abraham Lincoln. In the first place the silver money theories of Mr. Bryan would be a ruinous policy for the country, if they we are introduced as a policy of the government. Men of vast business experience and those well grounded in the principles of statecraft, as a rule, agree that the introduction of silver as a basis money will drive gold into hiding. They maintain that the business of the country and the country's credit cannot be sustained on a medium that does not stand with its intrinsic value. A dollar that is worth one hundred cents at any time, or anywhere, will never create concern as to its stability. It is certain that silver gives no guarantee as to its future behavior in financial affairs or even in the open market as bullion. The success of Mr. Bryan means the establishing of those financial tenets that are directly opposed to the best financial thought of the country. It is fairly certain that men of means will be skeptical as to this departure and will husband their resources accordingly. It means the withdrawing of capital, the curtailing of expenses, closed factories, all of which will affect the wage workers at once. The Negroes, unhappily, are not capitalists, nor, for that matter, the great masses of whites are not capitalists; they depend in a manner directly on the bounty of the capitalists or business men who are not considered capitalists. When these men take alarm as to safety of their investments, it stands to reason that the law of self preservation will be rigidly applied. The workingman, the Negro, who votes for Bryan, knowing the conditions, do it at their peril. It is admitted that we have general prosperity. Who will vote to undo it? Mr. Bryan does not even promise greater prosperity in event of his election. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The highflown notion of Imperialism will have no terrors for the Negroes. It is not the question that agitates them at all. And should it be an issue, an alarming one, it could not at this stage of the Negroes' progress be a vital one. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * There are transactions within the limits of this country that are as vital to the Negro as the air he breathes. The question of civil and political rights --- THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER wherein he is directly concerned strides as a collossus over every other question. The Negro that is indifferent to that issue, or even affects to, be indifferent even for a little while, simply courts the indignities and outrages. It is now the time to stand together or "hang separately" as a consequence of not doing so. The petty irregularities of the Republican party towards the Negroes, if there have been any, all told cannot amount to one single principle uttered by the Democratic party — disfranchisements. Disfranchisements stands as the creation of the Democratic party. What Roosevelt may have said or may not have said can never be weighed against a single act of a single disfranchising State. The **Republicans of Indiana, the Republicans of all the States, may rest assured that as long as the Democratic party is voting away the Negroes rights in any State, creating special coach laws, inaugurating hanging bees, solely for the Negroes benefit, that they will resent such machination** at the polls as a religious duty. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * It is no time to flirt with Democracy; she is insincere. It is time to become gloriously mad and vote for that grand old institution] that brought the Negro out of the slums of slavery and stood him up in the light of freedom and bade him walk. * * * * * * * * * There are those who do not care for the convincing argument of slavery times and the Republican party, but it will be] music sweet if that pernicious system [in]vogue in some of the Southern States continues to make itself manifest. * * * * * * * * * A [vote for Bryan by a Negro is not indicative]of that freedom in all matters in its proper sense. There can be but one choice under the conditions. There is no equality between a Negro and a white man voting for Bryan. The white man]is not the [subject of special laws. Who enacts those laws? Mr. Bryan will endeavor to show the colored people that the Democracy is no more responsible for the sad condition of affairs in the South than are the Republicans who allow it to obtain.—The Daily Recorder. The Daily Recorder is edited by Mr. Manly, of Wilmington, N. C—memory. It is strange language for one who has so much evidence of Democratic hostility at hand. "The Republicans who allow it to obtain." What's to be done about it? The defense is very weak indeed. According to Mr. Manly the Democrats must have guardians to look after their conduct. This guardian must be the Republican party, which party or guardian must ever stand responsible for the conduct of the ward. By such a course of reasoning the South cannot sin; it cannot sin alone at any rate. Every time a State resolves to enact disfranchising laws the Republican party must be considered partieps criminis according to Mr. Manly. Why not absolve the Democrats wholly; grant them total absolution owing to their minorship before the law of right and justice, and let the Republicans pay the penalty. If such talk is to proceed from race men; not, it may be presumed, from sincerity, but for effect, after the election of McKinley, then what? The few who sit in places of eminence pouring down their venom will not be those that suffer; but the masses who will never know the cause. The election of McKinley will not arrest the hurtful influences set in motion by the Turners, Manlys, et. al. They will live above that flood of trouble leaving the masses the recipients of their impolitic policies. We take time by the forelock in saying that the stand of such men as Turner will cost the Negro race unredeemable respect and consideration. To win without the Negro would be an incalculable calamity. To lose on account of him would suggest its own recompense. Yes; we have done all we can to disgrace the Niggers. We have scratched our heads and gnashed our teeth, kept wake o' nights in planning how to render the Negro a useless quantity.—After Tillman. Mr. Andrew Carnegie has announced himself for McKinley. This announcement will set at rest all speculation as to his political whereabouts. SOUTHERN AFRO-AMERICAN COUNCIL. A conference of race leaders and workers under the auspices of the Southern Afro-American Council was held in Macon, Georgia, Thursday and Friday, September 27 and 28. The objects of the meeting were as those of its now famous prototype. The following are some of its officers: VICE-PRESIDENTS. Rev. J. R. McLean, Rev W. H. Clarke, Rev. McD. Spencer, Rev. W. G. Johnson, Rev. W. R. Forbes, Rev. F. M Hamilton, Rev. W. S. Dugged, Rev. Thomas Turner, Rev. M. F. Brinson, Rev. S. M. Harkins, Rev. H. D Bush. HONORARY VICE-PRESIDENTS. Hon. George H. White, T. Thomas Fortune, Esq., D. Augustus Stroker, Esq. Prof. W. E B. DuBois, John Mitchell, Esq., W. C. Chase, W. A. Pledger, Esq., Rev. I. B. Scott, D. D., Rev. H. L. Johnson, PhD., Rev. G. E. Taylor D. D., Rev. W. J. White D. D., Rev. Geo. C. Rowe, George L. Knox, Esq., E. E. Cooper, Esq. The following is a portion of the more important part of the program: Address by President W. G. Alexander, D. D. "To what extent should we encourage the Industrial Education of the Negro."—Prof J. W. E. Bowen, A. M. Ph D. "Scientific Farming being a leading means of independence, how can it be made attractive to the masses."—Prof G. M Carver, B. S. "Does the Higher Education of the Negro unfit him for Industry and Citizenship?"—President Wm. E. Holmes, A. M. D. B. "The Responsibility of the Negro Woman in the Development of the Race."—Miss Lucy C. Laney, A. B. "Is the tendency of Negro worship as now practiced, conductive to sound christian character? If not, why not?"—Rev W. F. Johnson, D. D. "Will emigration, colonization or separation solve our race problems?"—Wm. H. Councill, A. M. Ph D. "Owing to the alarming statistics of crime charged to our youth, what remedy should be instituted for its reduction?" "What should be the Attitude of the Negro to the Government—Municipal, State and National?"—Rev E. R. Carter, D. D. ADDRESSES. Bishops H. M. Turner, L. H. Holsey, Prof. Booker T. Washington. Mr. W. H. Nobbe, Jr., of Galveston, Texas, editor of the City Times, is making a heroic effort to arouse the Negroes of the country to an appreciable sense of the great disaster that has befallen the Negroes of Galveston, as the result of that terrible storm that visited that city and surrounding country. By authority of Mr. Cyrus Field Adams, of Chicago, Mr. Nobbe has opened headquarters in the name of the Afro-American Association, of which Mr. Adams is president. He hopes to get assistance for the thousands of homeless people of that illfated city. He feels that all of the Negro churches, and institutions of whatever kind, should make some kind of a sacrifice in the interest of those bereft of homes and friends. There is no reason why the thousands of organizations among Negroes should not contribute towards the support of the Galveston sufferers if they have not done so. The efforts of Mr. Nobbe should be sustained. That spontaneous burst of sympathy which appeals to the purse has not been noted. It may be that no direct appeal has been made to the race in the matter. Such, however, can no longer be urged as a reason for neglect. There is reason to believe that Mr. Nobbe is in every way worthy of leading this special move in behalf of the victims of that terrible disaster. He says: "Its horrible to see the condition of the people here. They need any kind of help they can get, money, clothes, shoes, food, etc. Our people must give some help." Mr. Nobbe asks that all money be sent to Mr. John Seely of the finance committee, and all clothing, etc., to Mr. McVitie of the relief committee. The Galveston calamity has caused wide distress among the Negroes of that city. The country has responded as one man to the cry of that unfortunate city. The Negroes, of course, will share in the general contributions, but the giving on the part of Negroes throughout the Union ought to be conspicuous. Not that charity is puffed up or vaunteth itself should this be so, but because it will establish the truth as to the giving. A fund created by Negroes themselves will act in the double capacity of lessening the burden of the general committee and the setting forth of their charitable side. Mr. John Harmon is out for editor and manager of the Odd Fellows' Journal. He makes some most excellent promises in event he is elected. Without any intention of being discourteous Insures Love and Happiness. How any man may quickly cure himself after years of suffering from sexual weakness, lost vitality, varicocele, etc., and enlarge small weak organs to full size and vigor. Simply send your name and address to Dr. L. W. Knapp, 1831 Hull Building, Detroit, Mich., and he will gladly send the free receipt with full directions so that any man may easily cure himself at home. This is certainly a most generous offer and the following extracts taken from his daily mail show how men write him. “Dear Sir - Please accept my sincere thanks for yours of recent date. I have given your treatment a thorough test and the benefit has been extraordinary. It has completely braced me up. I am just as vigorous as when a boy and you cannot realize how happy I am.” "Dear Sir, - You me hod worked beautifully, Results were exactly what I needed. Strength and vigor have completely ret rred and enlargement is entirely satisfactory. Sir - Yourrs was resolved and I had no trouble in making use of the receipt as directed and after a few days n e can truthfully say it is a boon to weak men. I am greatly improved in size, strength and vigor. All correspondence is strictly confidential, mailed in plain sealed envelope. The receipt is free for the asking and he wants every man to have it. to the present editor and manager, Mr. Harmon should be selected if there is any way to compel him to faithfully carry out his promises. Hon. John C. Dancy, collector of customs at the Port of Wilmington, N. C., will enter the campaign in West Virginia, from which place he will go to Maryland and Ohio. He desires to go wherever he may be of service to his party, Indiana not excepted. He is an excellent speaker and a great campaigner. Two or three colored men of such national importance as Mr. Dancy would emphasize things greatly in this State. Mr. Dancy can be secured. Mr. Oliver W. Clay, a young man of much promise, gave a lecture at Wayman Chapel A. M. E Church, last Friday evening. Mr. Clay is endeavoring to organize what he calls the Claysonian, an institution having for its object the employment of colored girls and boys. He was introduced with appropriate remarks by Rev. Bell, pastor. The Negro to a man should stand for his party until that party turns him down. Nothing that the Republicans have done. can do, will measure up to disfranchisements. Let the fate of the Negro be read through the recent laws of North Carolina; if these have no terrors, what then? The few Negroes that are trying to be Democrats are playing with fire. The old saying runs: "The burnt child dreads the fire." The party that enacts disfranchising laws expressly for Negroes cannot hope to draw on Negroes for their vote. The Indianapolis World makes a great to do over what "Teddy" Roosevelt said. Now what Mr. Roosevelt said is nothing when compared to what the Democrats are doing. Moral: Actions speak louder than words. HON. W. E. MOLLISON A Prominent Citizen of Vicksburg Miss., Supervisor of Census. WILLIAM H. The subject of this sketch is one of the most prominent men in the state of Mississippi. As a lawyer and a ready speaker he has but few if any equals. He is not only a credit to the race, but to the community in which he lives. As an appreciation of his worth, the McKinley administration appointed him Supervisor of Census in his district. He is indeed a brilliant example of some of our best material and we bespeak for him a bright future. BY A FRIEND. Afro-Americans, remember well. Four decades back the Negro was a slave, chattels bartered and sold from the public block. To-day, through the instrumentality of the Republican party, he is a sovereign part of this great Government, enjoying domestic tranquility, and being paid an annual governmental salary of $7 000 000! I am thoroughly confident that, as in THE CASH & DOVE CO. 354-358 Massachusetts Avenue. The rapidly growing store, built up by honest dealing. Honest goods at lowest prices. You always receive courteous treatment here whether you buy or not. Try us. Silk Sale Saturday. Fancy Waist Silks, from $1 10 to $1 25, every new shade, including black corded taffetas and black satin duck- ness, for Saturday's selling. 99c0 Dress Goods for Saturday only, come to-day if you want to take advantage of these prices. 54-inch Camel's Hair and Zibelines, worth $1 100 to $1 25, to-day only. 79c5 75 pieces fancy Dress Goods, regular price 50c to 65c, the yard for Saturday's selling only. 29c0 Polka Dot French Flannel, buy all you want of us. 55c0 25c and 35c Mixtures, beautiful designs, best medium price Dress Goods, shown for fall, to-day's sale. 19c0 For one day (Saturday) we will sell a fine $8 00 to $10.00 Ladies' Kersey Jacket, lined throughout, for. $4 39 Cambric Dress Lining, with dress goods Saturday, all day, 5c and 6c goods, for only. 2c0 10c and 15c Silesia, with dress goods. to-day. 5c0 From 9 until 11 a. m., to-day, 5c Calico 3c per yard, not over 10 yards to a customer. former years, the Negroes of this republic will support the party of Lincoln Grant and Garfield, represented by the Negro's friends, McKinley and Roosevelt" HENRY Y ARNETT, Washington D. C. Sept. 18, 1900. THIS AND THAT. Before the Galveston disaster that city had 14 Negro churches. To-day not one is standing. Henry O. Tanner, the Negro artist will be employed this year by The Ladies' Home Journal. It is estimated that 1000 Negroes lost their lives in the Galveston disaster and suffered a property damage to the extent of $800,000. Rev. T. A. Glmph formerly of Augustine, Fla., is now located in Cincinnati, O. He paid Indianapolis a visit last Sunday. He say his prospects for success are good. S. H. McNeal of Co. M. 49 U. S. V. Inf. at Piat, Philippine Islands Aug. 3, writes; "An Indianapolis boy is with us L. M. Vanburen, our war is about over here, although the Chinese trouble has stirred the boys up very much; for where Old Glory leads, we mean to follow. McNeal is of Galveston, Texas." Mound City, Ills., Sept. 24, 1900. Hon. Geo.L.Knox, Indianapolis, Ind.: Very dear sir:-Accept my many thanks for your esteemed favor of several weeks ago. Though defeated I am not in despair believing that the history made will benefit others as times pass us along. I am now on the "stump" for the principles of the G. O. P. May God bless you and yours. Youns Resp'y FRANK B. ALLEN. The following table shows our exports to each of the grand divisions of the world during the 8 months of 1900, compared with the corresponding period of 1899: Exports of the United States by Grand Divisions. | | 1899. Dollars. | 1900. Dollars. | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Europe | 590,911,794 | 672,782,724 | | North America | 107,960,386 | 130,865,911 | | South America | 34,256,606 | 26,489,076 | | Asia | 34,206,656 | 44,634,016 | | Oceania | 23,440,587 | 26,542,280 | | Africa | 11,884,053 | 14,597,387 | Total $792,610,082 $915,911,344 Zanesville News. Zanesville, O., Special.—Miss Bertha Singer who spent summer at Mackinaw Island will stop in Detroit for two weeks on her way home. Mrs. John Terril of Branch street is ill. Mrs. Crawford, of Chicago, who has been visiting her sister Mrs. S. Barnett returned home Thursday. Mrs. N. T. Gant, Sr. has returned home from Boston, where she went to enroll her daughter Miss Lavinia in New England Conservatory of Music. Miss Petra Pinn, who took the homeless children of Samuel Hill to Ashtabula Children's Home has returned home. Mrs. Jos. Mitchel is no better. Miss Amanda Sisles was in Cleveland Sunday. Mrs. N. T. Gant sr. of Columbus visited relatives here Sunday. Mr. Dunbar who has been cooking at Hotel Rogge has gone to Clarendon Hotel. Mr. Julius Peyton the well-known ice cream man was in Urbana O., where he entered his son Louis in Curry School. Mrs. S. Barnett who has been very ill is improving. Interesting News. Yazoo City, Miss., Special—Graded school Saturday will be a big day with us. Our low prices and square dealing draw the crowds. All day to-day, choice of $1.00 and $1.25 Corsets; sale ..... 79s 35c extra fine hose, one day only 10c 10c to 15c embroidered handkerchief samples, all soiled; sale ..... 5c We secured at a big bargain 25 dozen Fans for school girls, worth up to $1.00; choice Saturday ..... 10c Ladies $1.00 wool underwear; all sizes; can't be duplicated; sale ..... 75c Extra heavy fleeced vests and pants for ladies ..... 39c Children's vests and pants, 10c and 15c goods, small sizes; sale All-wool 75c and 85c underwear, old garments; sale ..... 19c $5.00 wool Waists, same as you pay $5.00 on Washington street; Saturday sale ..... $2.69 $4.00 Waists, full trimmed, every new shade; sale ..... $3.29 500 sample Blankets, slightly soiled, go at about half price; 49c the pair up. Come and see them. From 2 until 4 to-day, Fruit of Loom yard wide bleached muslin, not over From 2 until 4 to day, Fruit of Loom yard wide bleached muslin, not over 10 yards to a customer; sale No. 2 opened Sept. 12 with an enrollment of 355, the largest opening on record. The faculty is as follows: Prof. G. J. Williams, principal, grades 8 and 9; Prof. R. L. Johnson, grades 6 and 7; Miss Nannie M. C. Henley, grade 5; Miss Margaret Jackson, grade 4; Mrs. Lucy B. Dixon, grade 3; Miss Wilhelmina Lucas, grade 2; and Misses Maggie L. Williams and Lula Fields, grade one. With such an able corps of teachers a very successful year is confidently expected. Eugene Saffold left for Alcorn A. and M. college a few days ago. Misses Wilhelmina Lucas and Margaret Jackson reached our city last week to enter upon their duties as teachers in school No. 2. Lawney Hill left for Alcorn college on the afternoon of Sept. 17, and Messrs. Joseph O. Johnson, Bruce and Nye Tucker left for Tuskegee on the 18th inst. Rev. A. M. Trotter is conducting a revival at St. Stephens M. E. church. Get The Freeman at Thomas Parker's un-to-date barber shop. Rusco & Holland's Big Minstrel Festival opened the season at the Citizens' opera house here Saturday, Sept. 22. Jottings. Tallahassa, Fla., Special—Miss Marietta E. Hall, of Pensacola, and a graduate from the State Normal and Industrial college, is in the city, after an extended trip to Europe with the Fisk Jubilee singers. Miss Hall will be one of the assistants in the college. Miss Cloe Randolf has gone to St. Theresa to spend a few weeks. Miles P. Hunter left Tuesday afternoon for Nashville to take up his medical studies at Mehary medical college. Endowment Day services were held at Bethel A. M. E. church Sunday. The Ladies of Honor gave quite a nice affair on last Monday night for the benefit of the Garden City Cornet band. A large number of ladies and the El Provedo Cornet band met at the residence of Mrs. Alice Garrett's and proceeded to the home of Dr. A. S. Jerry and gave him and family a musical surprise. Refreshments were served in abundance. Miss Lydia Hall, of Orlando is one of the first students of the State normal to arrive. Early on last Friday morning the sad news came of the death of Miss Annie L. Haley, (or Missie, as she was familiarly called by all who knew her). Early in April last she was taken sick, and every one had hopes of her speedy recovery; but alas! it was not to be so, for that most dreaded of all diseases—consumption—had deeply laid its clutches, and on Thursday night the summons came for our dear little Missie. She was buried Friday afternoon from Bethel Baptist church; Rev. Edgar Allen officiated, and almost the whole city turned out to pay their last respects to their favorite. Charles Rollins is among the latest fever patients. John H. Ford and Mrs. T. G. Young seem to be having a great tilt with the fever. Prof. E. W. Ryan made a flying visit to the city last Saturday, Cotton is bringing a good price now and every body should get the Freeman. O-I-C When a preparation has an advertised reputation that is world-wide, it means that preparation is meritorious. If you go into a store to buy an article that has achieved universal popularity like Cascarets Candy Cathartic for example, you feel it has the endorsement of the world. The judgment of the people is infallible because it is impersonal. The retailer who wants to sell you "something else" in place of the article you ask for has an ax to grind. Don't it stand to reason? He's trying to sell something that is not what he represents it to be. Why? Because he expects to derive an extra profit out of your credulity. Are you easy? Don't you see through his little game? The man who will try and sell you a substitute for Cascarets is a fraud. Beware of him! He is trying to steal the honestly earned benefits of a reputation which another business man has paid for, and if his conscience will allow him to go so far, he will go father. If he cheats his customer in one way, he will in another and it is not safe to do business with him. Beware of the Cascaret substitutor! Remember Cascarets are never sold in bulk but in metal boxes with the long tailed "C" on every box and each tablet stamped C, C, C. G EDITED BY "Woodbine" THE FREEMAN POST OFFICE. A stamped envelope, plainly addressed, must be enclosed for each letter, and the line of business followed by the person addressed should be given, in order to pre- **Work—Professionals and others should be mind in that all letters, etc., in transit between the beheaded United States and Canada be prepaid, otherwise they are set forward.** Barnett, Miss Nettie **Russell, Tenie** Blackwell Clara **Roberts, Mrs Letha** Bewser, Pearl **Reynolds, Mrs Jennie** Garry, Miss Lillian **Spively, Mrs Jennie** Bartle, Miss Lillian **Wood, Mrs Mary** McMahon, Mrs, Lizzie **Miss Pearl** Vaughn, Miss Anne Bass, Mr. basso singer Beron, Richard Bankenbich, Oscar Baldwin, John Baldwin, J. Moore Brooks, Clifford D. Crosby James Crosby, J. W Chandler, Geo. Dean, W. A Dudley, J. S Duncan, James Fields, Wm Fanning, W. E Fanning, W. E. Gilson, S. W Gilson, S. W Garland, W Graves, William Hogkins, Wm Rosely, Beverly Hillard Walter Hogkins, Wm Rosely, Beverly Hillard Walter Hogkins, Wm Hampton, P. G. (3) Jackson, J o E Jenkins, Wesley Johnson, Chas Johnson, Jd Johnson, J. R Lewis, H. H Lindsay, Oscar Lach, Robert Mckissick & Jones Mulligan, J W Mason, Wesley Martell, V. (2) Mort, Rurt McCloudy, H. M. McCabe, D. W (2) McCabe, A. A (The Two Macks) McJain, W. J McCarver, Howard Moore, J. W Moore, J. W Montgomery, A H (2) Mills, Jerry Murphy, R. W John, John McKav, W. Theophil Mitchell, Walter Nicholas, Ralph (2) Owens, Hugh A Price, J. W Paul, Oscar Payn, A Phil Peston, Charlie Pratt, William Perry, Oliver Pavne, Major Ben Patrick, E. Katherine, Walter M Shea, Will M Stevens, Augustus Scott, A P Thompson, Pro R N Thompson, H B Thompson, Pro Roy Tur, er, James Tuck, Will M Willis, Ernest Wood, S, Prof. J A Wood, Sidney Wood, Geo W Wood, Glaborne Walker, W A Walker, O 2 Wright, L. J. L Wafts, A. A Williams, Al Mort, Rurt RUSCO & HOLLANDS, BIG MINSTREL FESTIVAL—Gladston, Ala, Oct 6; Chattanooga, Tenn, 8; Knoxville, N.C. 10; Charlotte, N.C. 11; Salisbury, N.C. 12; Greensboro, N.C. 13. NASHVILLE STUDENTS (Rusco & Holland Mgrs.)—Gloverville, N.Y. Oct 6; Johnstown, N.Y. 10; Amsterdam, N.Y. Mechanicsville, N.Y. 11; St. Edwards, N.Y. 12; Glen's Falls, N.Y. 13. RICHARD & PRINGLES FAMOUS GEORGIA MINSTRELS.—Pond Creek, O.A., Sept. 29; Enid, Oct 1; Kingfisher, N.Y. El Reno, N.Y. 3; Gainsville, N.Y. 4; Dennison, N.Y. 5; Paris, N.Y. 6. P. G. LOWRY'S CONCERT BAND (with Forepaugh & Sells Brox, circus—Anniston, Ala., Sept. 29; Atlanta, Ga., Oct 1; Rome, N.Y. Chattanooga, Tenn., 3; Knoxville, N.Y. Greenville, N.Y. Williams & Walker Co.—Worcester, Mass., Sept. 29; Philadelphia, Pa. Oct. 16. Oliver Scott's REFINED MINTREELS—Holly Spring, Miss, Oct. 6; Memphis, M. 19; Oliver Oxtonburgh (George F. Hayes, M. 9, 10) Pattocket R. L. Sept. 27; 29; Hartford, Conn. Sept. 29; 30; Burlington, 3; Lymne, M. 48; Buffalo, N. Y. 8, 13. Lewis' King RASTES Co. (W H Isham Manor, S. Serra 16 Kv., Sept 29; Lexington, S. Serra 16 Kv., Sept 29; Springfield, 6; Springfield, 8; Gonville, Ind., 9; Aurora n. 10; Elwood, 11; arion, 12 and 13; Chicago, 11, 14 to 20. Bark PATT TROUBADREDS (Voelckel and Noam managers)-Pittsfield, Mass, Oct 6. Cowdenn 600- Gilman, Iowa. Oct. 6; Toledo, 8; Darwin, 9; Rhinebeck, 10; Traer, 11; Vinnigar Co. from DARKTOWN (Herbert LaShea Manager) Gladbrook, Iowa. Oct 13. HARRISON BROS. NEW AND ANCIENT SOUTH Co. — Cr. to Nol. Oct. 6; Fairmount, 8; Hastings, 9; Fairfields, 10; Fairbaird, 11; Marysville, 12. Richard Lewis to Arnie Stevenson. — "Waiting to to Arnie Stevenson." Bridgewater's famous quartette with Sells & Gray's circus is making a great hit. A. A. Neal, former tuba player with Sells & Gray's circus band, is now at St. Louis Mo. W. M. Hallback, the song and dance was married recently at his home in Jackson, Miss. The Freeman can be had at the Exchange Theatre every Saturday evening, Jacksonville, Fla. S. R. Foster, solo Bb cornet and 2nd violin player of Pittsburg, has joined Rusco & Holland's Big Minstrel Festival company. Spencer B Gibson's mammoth minstrel extravaganza company will not go out this season as stated in The Free-man recently. W. R. Baker, of the Turf Exchange at Spokane Wash., has enlarged his concert hall, and would be pleased to hear from all colored performers that are en route to the coast. Katie Kyles, living at 1333 State St., Chicago, ill. wants to know the whereabouts of her daughter, Jennie Wilson. Her stage name is Dora Wilson. Any information will be gladly received. ```markdown ``` THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER After three years' separation Messrs. Towell and Frazier have joined hands again, and will star the Black Sensation Company in their two act farce comedy, "Election in Countown," written by Towel and Frazier. Dan Washington is now stage manager with Harrison Bros.' New and Ancient South Company, and with Miss Minnie Edson is making a decided hit in their cake walk act. They send regards to all friends. Lew Payton is making a big hit with Harrison Bros.' New and Ancient South Company singing "Just Because She Made Them Goo Goo Eyes." Hattie Harris is singing "1 Don't Care What Happens to Me Now." and Richard Brooks the "Holy City." New York, Special—Mr. and Mrs. Al L. Jordan celebrated the first anniversary of their only child, Al L. Jordan, Jr., last week. After the reception the entire party was taken on an auto-excursion and automobiled to Fort George and return. This was the first 6-vehicle auto party ever had in New York City by Afro-Americans that we have heard of. The latest sensation in colored theatricals is the return of Billy Kersands to the management of Rusco & Holland, which takes place Oct. 15. Kersands has signed a contract that places him under these entrancing managers for years to come. It is a wise move for both parties, for no colored comedian in the world has such a reputation throughout the country as has Billy Kersands, especially in the territory covered by Rusco & Holland. The Down Mobile quartette were entertained Sept. 25, by Prof. Henderson Smith at his elegant buffet saloon, known as the Buffalo. It is to be the headquarters for the new Buffaloes now being organized in Chicago. We are pleased to mention that Prof. Smith is still a musician of great ability. Pearle Hunter, Alex Johnson and others, we regret very much having to say that several persons who attended the banquet had to be taken home. Lew Payton writes from Harrison Bros'. New and Ancient South Co. that they are now touring Nebraska to good business, and all are enjoying the best of health. Miss Jessie Proctor, late of Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin Company, joined in Nebraska City, last Sunday, also George C. Horace. The company sends regards to all friends. Our band and orchestra has improved by the new members. Profs. Cromwell and Flamer are striving hard to make same a strong feature. From Coontown 400.—"This our 8th week. Doing Missouri and Iowa; business is big, and His Spectral Majesty promenades every Wednesday evening. The roster of the company is: Moses & Beetle, managers; Foster & Henderson, sketch artists; John W. Dennis, monologist; Albert Edwards, basso profundo; Miss Alice Beecham, soprano; Master Robt. Dennis, buck dancer; Crane & Johnson, Gen'l. Bus.; Bart and Sopha Kennett, magicians; Prof. Ed. Lucas. Company sends regards to friends." Notes from the Original Imperial Concert Company: Having had a successful tour, the past summer, through Canada and Quebec, we have just returned home, and after a rest of two weeks will start on our tour of the States of Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia under the auspices of the L. M. C. A. Our company numbers twelve people, seven gentlemen and five ladies, under the management of Prof. Ollie C Hall, who sends his best regards to Prof. L. A. Lucas and Madame Lewis. Our permanent address is 1135 Dorrance St., Philadelphia, Pa. Notes from Gay Coons from Darktown.—“We opened our season at Redfield, Iowa, Sept. 24 to S. R. O., and broke all records at Coon Rapids, Henry and Martha Pettit are prime favorites. Ed Farrell, our band leader, after a week's hard work, is glad to say his band is doing fine. Rabbit's tuba solo makes a hit nightly. There are only eight in the band, but, on my, they are noisy. Thomas Jefferson, stage manager, deserves great credit for the work he has done. Hello Alabama quartette and old McDonald! LaShe says hold the jacks. Regards to Thomas J. Culligan, the Housley Bros., and friends.” Notes from Nashville Students — "Our show is now playing in the best houses and showing cities too, Eh? Our addition is the 5 Arabian Demonites; our band is the hit in this section, carrying two good bands for parade; swell wardrobe (costly at that.) Marsh Craig is still puzzling all; the matinee idol, Frank Patrick, and his friend, the child wonder, Frank Clermont, receive all the mail from New York City. James B. Tucker, tuba soloist, is busy writing a new march Frank Kirk, musical artist, is making a new musical instrument. Dan Desdune has returned to the alto horn. Our show is to have a new display for street parades." Notes from P. G. Lowery's Vande- ville show.—"Mrs. Tina Gillam is sing- ing with great success 'Just Because She Made Dem Goo Goo Eyes' and 'Every Race Has a Flag to a Coon. Our stage manager, Al T. Gillam, is singing Ernest Hogan's latest, 'The Congregation will Please Keep Their Seats' and Williamsa & Waler's. 'If You Love Your Baby Make the Goo Goo Eyes.' Mrs. Edna Farrell is making hits nightly singing 'Sing Me a Song of the South.' The Sherrah quartette is featuring 'Little Georgia Rose' and 'My Lady Lu.' Mrs Nettie Lewis is pleasing the public singing 'My Little Zulu Babe' and the Errand Man.' Ed Heater, better known as 'Fish,' keeps the audi- ence in an unproar singing 'I Ain't Got No Time to Be Your Baby.' Notes from Allen, Quine and Oakes' New Orleans minstrels—"Business good in Dallas, Tex. D. W. Muse, of Marshall, Tex. double bass violin and baritone player, has joined our show. In Waxahachie, Hillsboro and Waco we turn in the away. F. Miller is still doing his blanks. While in Dallas, that being E. C. Pittman and J. Jordan's home, the entire company was invited to take dinner with them and parents; a few of the ladies and quite a number of gentlemen, including two of the proprietors, Messrs. Quine & Oakes went out and had a splendid time. Mr. Pittman has five sisters and nearly all are musicians. They rendered some beautiful selections for us while Mr. and Mrs. Pittman prepared a sumptuous dinner. We couldn't expect much of J. Jordan as he was overjoyed at being home. After dinner a number of our company amused the Pittmans with songs. Next evening while on our way to the next stand Mr. Jordan surprised us all by springing a case of wine and a few boxes of cigars, so we were compelled to overlook his absence the day before." I ask The Freeman for space in your paper as I would like to mention my concert band. If not the best, I want to hear one that is better in the colored profession. The repertoire of selections we are now playing are not played like the Royal Blue Line that runs at the rate of seventy miles an hour, but is played so the public say "its better than any other colored band they have heard." We only play "Old William" when our lips are tired. We play it, too, and not humbug it. I will just mention some of our new selections. Of course "Barber of Seville Zampa, II Travatore, Poet and Peasant, are good, but Stradella, Oberon, Champion, Morning, Noon and A. H. Eb Cornet Soloi, Leader of Band and Orchestra, Nashville Students. Night, Musical Jokes and McBeth are peaches. I'll speak of Geo. Bailey. He is now playing the "Battle Cry of Freedom" and Chicago's favorite, "Les Foisies Berges." Ralph Devine is playing "Tramp, Tramp, Tramp" with variations, which never fails to please. And, for myself, I've added another C to the six, which makes seven. To my repertoire I've added "Triumphal Bay State" and Gabriella Polkas. "Well, last, but not least, Joseph W. Pleasant, better known as Macon City Kid, is our trap drummer in orchestra. I only have eight in orchestra, and weplay Sommer-nachstraum, William Tell, Lutspiel for our intermission and not marches. My regards to P. G. Lowery. Your kindness shall never be forgotten. The Black Sensation Company opened Saturday, Sept 29, at Glencove, L. I. to a packed house, the show being a hit from start to finish. The company is headed by the prominent comedians, Towel and Frazier. Mr. Frazier, who has been with Black Patti's company for several seasons, has joined hands with his old time partner, James Towel, and were well received. The opening force is from Towel and Frazier's own pens, the "Election in Coontown," in two acts, is followed by an ollo which makes everybody open their eyes and wonder. Bailey and Fletcher set them to wondering with their novel act entitled the "Exponents of Coonvillian." Wm. S. Le-Vard followed with a monologue that left the audience screaming. Cissel and Mines sang and talked themselves into the hearts of every one, and, by the way, Miss Mines has a voice that makes everybody talk. Miss Florence Hines, the male impersonator, took the house by storm. Towel and Frazier closed the ollo and had to respond to six curtain calls. The second act closes the show and sends everybody home feeling that they have had their money's worth. Toowoomba, Queensland, Jul. 23, '00. Stage Editor of the Freeman: "I wish to inform you of our beloved manager's, Mr. M. McAdoo, death, and we mourn for him as manager and gentleman—for a better man never lived—and his treatment of us was so very nice that we say, may his soul rest in peace. The minstrel company he brought out was the cause of his death. I never traveled with such people before. You need not believe any base reports you hear about our deceased manager for they are untrue. I myself, was never treated better in all my life by a manager. The company that Mr. McAdoo brought over here was not all a very clever set, and he treated them too good, now they are trying to villify him in lowest terms, but God is just, and Mrs. McAdoo is a fine lady. I have been transferred to the Jubilee company, and I feel as if I was in another world. I like them so much, and I have improved already. I will not return home for six months yet. We are on our way to New Zealand. Regards to friends. WILLIS F GAUZE." No. 338 George street, Sydney, N. S. W., Australia. W. H. Isham sends the following.—The Isham's "Octooroons" company opened at Pawtucket, R. I, Sept. 27. This company is headed by Tom Brown and Mattie Wilkes and will include the Harpers, the Brittons and a specially engaged chorus of 20 voices. The vocal feature will be known as the Octooroon quartette and will equal any that travels. "King Rastus," I am happy to say is a great big hit, and business is splendid, and I am more than pleased with the outcome of my new venture. Billy Kersands seems to be funnier each performance. He was a great card at Wheeling, W.Va., where we played last week, notwithstanding the very warm weather and a strong dramatic company as opposition at the popular priced theatre. I enclose program of "King Rastus." Mrs. Tom McIntosh joined the company at Wheeling, and I think I can with pardonable pride, make the 'boast that I have, beyond any question, the strongest and largest number of headliners of any colored show of this season. "King Rastus," however, requires artists, as it is neither a vaudeville or minstrel show, but an operatic comedy, and I have given it a magnificent scenic and costume production. You can get an idea from enclosed program of the principals engaged in "King Rastus." Now for my pacific coast trip which will commence shortly. Cincinnati Professional Items: John Rucker's new song, entitled "Till Certainly Make it Warm for You." is now ready and on sale at Ilsen & Co., Cincinnati, Ohio. This song was introduced by John L. Hill, the singing comedian at the Fall Festival Music Hall, last week, and was a success, taking four and five encounters nightly. The Crosbys send regards to all their professional friends. Lonie Crosby would like to hear from Uncle James Crosby. Address The Freeman. The colored professionals of Cincinnati have all joined that new club, the Blue Ribbon Smoking Club. The club is a success. They will move into their new quarters some time next week, 512 Plum street, stairs over the Homestead. The warmest musical team in the West is Bud and Honly, of Cincinnati. They send regards to all professional friends. They are playing dates at present. W. P. Dabner's fall festival march is a big hit. All the brass bands play it. Ralph Devine, your mother sends regards to you, and all the boys of Cincinnati join her in sending same. Mr. Ed. Gather has the swellest saloon in the State, and is doing a fair business, but nothing like the "Big Boy," Olie Dempsey, who runs a saloon right next door, and always has The Freeman on hand for professionals to read. 833 W. 5th street is the place where all colored professionals have their shoes shined and cleaned. This is the swellest boot black parlor in the country, and they buy and sell The Freeman every week. Clarksville, Tenn., Show Items: Bennie Hudson, musician and barber, formerly of the famous Tennessee Centennial Band, and bugler for the Clarksville volunteer soldiers, after an extended and romantic courtship led to the altar Miss Willie Beaumont, a winsome blonde of this city, Sept. 27. The groom was arrayed in bean brummel style, while the bride's trousseau was very chic. They are now on their bridal tour. Prof. John Bailey, former owner of the traveling stereoception and lecture company, is now in the city "living easy on the installment plan." He lavisily entertained Miss Dora Reaves on her recent visit to the city. He will soon leave for Galveston, Texas. There he will open up a saloon and vadeville hall on the Monte Carlo style. D. B. Rice's ladies' orchestra, which is now booked for Erin, Paris, Cumberland City, Hopkinsville, and several intermediate towns, comprises the following artists: The Rice trio—Dennis, Rhubey and Alice—Miss Bruette Metcalf, also Mrs. G. L. Boyd, well known in the educational fraternity, who will make a two-night stand. She has gained considerable reputation as a violinist. He wants lady musicians. Write him. Watch for his "ad." He sends regards to Billy Kersands, James Lacy, Marsh Craig, Rube Willeco, Allie Brown, Mallory Bros, and all friends in and out of the profession. W. B. Anathryn, the dancing tutor, is gaining considerable notriety here, and is constantly adding to his long list of fastidious patrons. Miss Lena Blakey, one of his cleverest exponents of that art and aspirant for stenographic honors, took leave for Crocket, Texas, Sept. 29. to attend seminary duties. Billy Windom, after attending his mother's funeral, took leave the 24th utl., to fill booked dates. Fred. W. Simpson sends the following: "After three weeks's rehearsal in New York the Williams & Walker Co. opened Sept. 17. The show was a winner from the start. Williams & Walker appearing in a two act musical comedy entitled, "Sons of Ham," written especially and staged for them by Jesse Shipp, America's leading Negro playwright. The company numbers fifty people, including besides the stars, Williams & Walker, such high class specialty artists as the Golden Gate quartette, the Freeman sisters, Simpson & Pittman, Lottie Williams, Ada Overton, Abbie Cook, Reese Bros. & Fred Douglass, George Catlin, Edmonds & Murray and the phenomenal baritone, Green H. Tapley. The chorus comprises 80 well trained voices, under the direction of Prof Will Mamon Cook. The company carries an entire car load of special scenery and scenic effects, including a gigantic cake, sixteen feet high, upon which is introduced a grand spectacular cake walk ballet, with calcium effects. The tour embraces all of the principal cities from coast to coast, and also Canada. Roster, George Harris, James McDonald, Bert Williams, George Walker, Jesse Shipp, Pete Hampton, Fred Douglass, Arthur Reese, Ollie Reese, W. H. Chappelle, Fred W. Simpson, John C. Pittman, Arthur Coates, Frank Sutton, Henry Winfred, James Burris, Sheppard N. Edmonds, George Catlin, Green H. Tapley, Will Murray, George Pitckett, Will M. Cook, Richard Conors, Charles Moore, Ada Overton, Lottie Williams, Maggie Davis, Abbie Cook, Anna E. Cook, Pauline Freeman, Clara Freeman, Estella Ware, Jennie Scheppard, Odessa Warren Fannie Winfred May Rector, Florence Elsworth, Nellie Wells, Lavina Jones, Marie Williams. Notes from Oliver Scott's Minstrels.—Sights tell of acts performed and doings done during the past week. We began last week by seeing the Forepaugh & Sells Bro's circus, where we met several prominent colored performers headed by the leading cornet soloist, P. G Lowery, who made it his business to show the boys of the Scott show every available courtesy. A little excitement intermixed proved to be a good chance for old sprinters to show their ability as fast movers, the cause being the maneuvers of Sultan, the bier lion that rides on NOW THE LARGEST AND BEST. The only and Famous Billy Kersans, John Rucker, Allie Brown, Furber and Da. is, McKissick and Jones, Fountain City Quartett and fifty others. Two Rivers Includes Special Train of Cars. Monster Parade, introducing the latest designs in Horseless Carriages. Carrying Scenery for every act. RICHARD & PRINGLE'S Famous Georgia Minstrels DIRECTION OF RUSCO & HOLLAND. Two Bands. Special Train. Elaborate Street Parade, introducing the Boulevard Stanhopes and Kentucky Thoroughbred Horses. Special Scenery. DIRECTION OF RUSCO & HOLLAND. Two Bands. Special Train. Special Scenery. Massive Parade introducing Horses, Traps, Buglers and Mounted Gymnasts. In preparation for next season The Powerful Sensational Drama, and the Big Pantomine little Red Riding Hood or "Humpty Dumpty" Outdone. Home Office: RUSCO & HOLLAND, 346 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, ill. ALLEN, QUINE & OAKES Equal Owners.... THE WORLD'S LARGEST MINSTER SHOW. TWO BIG BANDS. A TRAIN OF CARS. AND WONDERFUL WANTED - Good Musicians and Performers that double. Also good Novelty acts We Free man, Indianapolis, Ind., or National Printing Co., Chicago. We Free man, Indianapolis, Ind., or National Printing Co., Chicago. Fifth-Street Opera House, 906 5th Ave. LYNCHBURG, VA Of the Grand Fountain U. O. T. R., owned and controlled exclusively by colored people— A first-class place of amusement—a splendid one night stand. Large crowds to greet good plays. All colored troupes 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 1900 and 1901. Permanent address 905 Penn- sylvania Street, Lawrence, Kan. SEYMOURS'BLACK400 W. A. SEYMOUR, Manager the top of a wagon, got loose, and several hours were spent in replacing him. Maxwell and Powell were excelent movers. Troy lost a hat, while Lowery and Green were lost in the big top. Its a scene neither one will ever forget. The States of Tennessee and Alabama are strictly in touch with the minstrels, filling every house. Richard Lewis has been on the sick list the past week Johnson and Gales are hitting things hard in the olio with their act "Just a minute. Mr. Coon." Arthur Maxwell, the marvelous wheel expert, together with Harry Craton and Wadell, are surprises in mysterious tricks as well as favorites. Messrs. Scottie and Deleo were entertained at Huntsville, Ala., by Prof. Handy, an old roadster, now located there. At this writing Birmingham, Ala., is our stand, and every face is lit up with expectant pleasure on both sides. All send regards to different companies. Chas R. Parker, of the Rusco & Holland's Big Minstrel Festival, writes. "The tenth week of the big show was a very successful one. We were in three different States, and, as usual, business was fine. This is the beginning of our one night stands. The end of the week we experienced some very warm weather. Nashville and Cairo were the two largest cities of last week's route, and we played to packed houses in both cities. The show has been strengthened somewhat by Messrs. Furber and Davis, whom have put on a very laughable after piece. The entire company appears on the stage in this act, which closes the show, and Mr. Rusco has furnished a very fine trick horse for this act, also scenery, and it is a very funny closing, and sends the audience out howling every night. Mr. Eddie Furber also appears in the big first part in his original, new and up-to-date specialty entitled a "Swell Colored Gent," and his singing and dancing is pronounced superb. The Nashville American (daily) printed the following of the big show: "The scenery which the company carries is very extensive and sufficient at all times to give appropri- EOR SALE..... One set of silver tone CHAIMING BELLS 24 in all. Address CHAS H WILLIAMS, 1201 Barnett St., Kansas City, Kan., or care of The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. CLARENCE OF POWELL, Principal Comedian Scott's Minstrels "and the fun-making of Clarence Powell would have made any audience given over to enjoyment to minister mirth and jitters." -Ft. Worth Mall-Telegram Season 1900-01, Rica & Pringle's Famous Georgia Minstrels. Rica. ds. address Tue Freeman First-class Colored Comedian, Singer and Dancer—good Soprano Singer and A No. 1 Pianist for Colored Co., now on the road. No fares advanced, so don't ask for it. Address FRED GORDON, care of the Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind ate and handsome setting to what takes place, and to this is added the accom paniment of a superior band and orchestrial music. The repretoire and gags of the end men are brighter than usual. The ballad and concert singing is far above the average. the singing of "Asleep in the Deep," by A. J. Smith being nothing short of artistic. The wire walking of Allie Brown is exceedingly clever. The drill of the Black Watch is a martial spectacle and its intricacies really wonderful. Furber and Davis, acrobatic comedians, in their work, and McKissick and Jones, as a pair of fricaseed coons, give some clever absurdities. These are only a few of the good things, and the indifferent features are in such decided minority as to scarcely deserve criticism. (Continued on $8th page.) --- KNOW THYSELF OR THE HEARTS OF MEN By J. D. Howard. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. --- CHAPTER X. Promptly at one o'clock the next afternoon Jack and Brown boarded a car, bound for Central park. From Brown's jolly humor, one would scarcely impute to him the heavy losses just narrated. The impetus of his jovial disposition, no doubt, being, the pleasurable anticipations his thoughts of Gladys awakened within him. The two talked pleasantly upon first one topic and then another until, finally, the conversation drifted, quite naturally, to the affair of the previous evening. "Tell you what Ashton," said Brown, "I never saw such phenomenal luck as I witnessed last night. Who would have given that fellow credit to have a "hand" of that strength? To tell you the truth, I never gave him a thought at all; in fact, considered him a darkhorse throughout the entire proceedings. It was certainly wonderful, and I dare say its duplicate, will perhaps never occur again. "It was indeed something out of the ordinary," replied Jack, "but then, you know, Stud Poker, is a game productive of many startling incidents; though, as you justly say, the same thing might not occur again in a life time. We are to be congratulated that neither of us had upon our person a larger amount, for, I feel sure, under the pressure of the confidence imposed in the strength of your hand, we would have lost quite a sum." "Well, there's no use grieving over spilled milk," said Brown, with some show of gameness. "We lost, and there's an end to the matter." Jack was delighted at Brown's view of the situation. When the subject had first been broached he had a foreboding reflection, that Brown, after pondering the matter, had concluded to institute a quiet "kick" in an effort to recover his money. If this supposition had been correct, Jack saw quite clearly that, he not only had upon his hands the difficult task of convincing Brown that all had been fair in the game, but, that the success of the afternoon's plans would be seriously endangered as well. "That is quite the idea, my boy," said he, in response to what Brown had said. "I never, in all my life, made a wager of any kind, and afterwards harbor any ill-will against my opponent. I think it is not only unmanly, but cowardly as well. "I heartily concur in your opinion," said Brown. "And, since the affair hasn't the most inviting memories, let us drop the subject. By the way, what do you think of my fair inamorata?" Well old boy, I think you are to be complimented; the more so, since the affair was thrust upon you, practically, without soliditation. You are a lucky dog indeed." "I wonder where it will all end?" said Brown, abstractedly, as he gazed out of the car window. "That is a problem too deep for me I assure you," replied Jack. "Although, I trust it will terminate pleasantly for both." The fair Gladys was discussed throughout the entire journey to the park. As the car stopped in front of the park gate Jack remarked: "here we are," and the two got off, and passed through the arched gate, admitting them to the spacious grounds. They strolled around aimlessly for some time amusing themselves watching the sportive gambols of the domesticated squirrels and rabbits, with which the place was literally lined. Finally, they strolled to the farther end of the park, where, there was a small miniature lake, one side of which, was partly hedged in, by a low, dense, shrubbery. Behind this, in a stealthy attitude, stood a man; peering through the leaves of the bushes, who seemed intently watching every movement of Jack and his friend. In fact, the individual, in question, had constantly dogged the steps of the two men, since first they entered the grounds. From the obscurity of his position, afforded by the density of the foliage between them, the man was enabled to observe, without detection, every action of Jack and Brown; in fact, could hear their conversation. As the reader has doubtless guessed, the man in concealment, was no less a personage than Bert Swift; who, was executing his part of previously planned arrangements. We will explain just here, the kind of scheme, by which, our unsuspecting friend is about to be ensnared. The "Locks," or "Dogs," as they are professionally known to the police, and crooks, is a bunko game, which has caused the authorities in the larger cities no end of trouble. It's simplicity of manipulation permits the lower trata of criminals to operate it, with as THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. much potency as their more enlightened brothers in crime. Hence it is, that there is scarcely a day, but what complaints are made by unsophisticated individuals who have been victimized by this simple "craft." The trick is accomplished by two small locks, such as are used on dog collars, hence the name—"Dogs." One of them contain a secret spring and cannot be opened unless this spring is pressed upon. This spring is exposed to the victim, and he is made thoroughly familiar with its operation. After the "steerer," has explained and rehearsed his "hay seed" satisfactorily, the two are approached by the "outside man" or the "capper;" whereupon, a bet soon takes place between he and the "sucker," that he, the "sucker"), cannot open the lock before the "steerer" can count ten. Of course the "hay seed," fully confident that he possesses every secret about the lock, places up his money, and the "steerer" begins to count. Here occurs an amusing incident; the "sucker," soon finds, to his complete surprise and horror, that, try hard as he may he cannot open the lock; and, of course, loses his money. The trick, as we have stated, is quite simple. The deception is accomplished by rapidly exchanging the original lock containing the peculiar spring for a substitute, known as the "dummy." This, in appearance, is precisely like the original, but cannot be opened! This exchange is so rapidly effected, of course, that the victim takes no notice of it. After he has been fleeced, the "steerer" indignantly (?) snatches the lock out of the "hay seeds" hands, exchanging, as he does so, the "dummy" again for the original, whereupon, he proceeds to show the victim his stupidity, by opening and closing the lock with as much ease and precision as he had done before the bet. The deluded "sucker" is forced to believe, after this exhibition, that his failure was due solely to the excitement occasioned by the wager. The "steerer," then insists upon the fellow taking the lock again into his hands, and verify his assertions by opening it just as he had previously done during his course of instructions. If this does not serve to satisfy him, and he shows any disposition to act ugly, he is promptly placed under arrest by a confederate of the scheme; who has been lurking, unobserved, in the immediate vicinity. When this individual steps up he represents himself to be a detective, and forthwith charges the two with,—"gaming upon the public highway." The "steerer," at once sets up a pitiful plea of innocence, and hands a roll of bills to the bogus officer as a bribe to let him go. In nine cases out of every ten the frightened victim quickly follows suit; that is, if he has any money left; if not, the "steerer," generously, asks the "phony-cop" to accept what he has given him, and allow them both to go. This the detective, after some hesitancy, finally agrees to do, upon the sirt condition, that the two men separate, and not be seen together again. Thus it will be seen, how the "steerer" gets rid of the "sucker," with the positive assurance that he will have no further trouble with him. Let us now return to our friend Ashton and his companion. As Jack and Brown stood interestedly watching the pranks of the stately swans swimming in the small lake, Jack suddenly called Brown's attention to a small nickel-plated object lying among the shells of the mosaic pathway, which belted the lake. Upon investigation it proved to be a small lock about the size of those usually upon dog collars. Jack took it up and began examining it closely. After he had thoroughly inspected it for a few moments he turned to Brown and laughingly remarked: Quite a unique piece of mechanism indeed." He then carefully exposed, and detailed to the astonished Brown the mysteries of the secret spring, and its operation. After he had completed a rather lengthy description of the peculiarities of his find, the two were approached by Swift, who, by way of becoming a party to the conversation, made some trivial inquiry. After Jack had politely imparted the information he sought, instead of proceeding on his way, Swift lingered, and was soon discussing animatedly, with the rest, the strange little lock. Brown laughed heartily at Swift's futile efforts to open it. For sometime the two amused themselves at the expense of the stranger. Finally, in a burst of pretended impatience Swift passed the lock back to Ashton with the remark: "Gentleman, I am perfectly willing to wager any amount from five hundred dollars up, that there is not a being under the canopy of heaven who can open that lock. That is. I mean, by his hands alone. This is no idle boast men, here are the ducats, I mean business." Here, he produced a large poke and flaunted it, defiantly, in the faces of Jack and Brown. "But, my dear sir, you do not understand—you——." A wink, and a quick nudge in the ribs from Jack, silenced further protestation on the part of Brown. "Do I understand you, sir, to say, that you will bet, my friend here cannot open this lock?" asked Jack cooly. "That is what I said sir," answered Swift. "That is, of course, with the understanding that he uses no means other than his fingers." "How long a time would you allow me, in which to accomplish it?" said Brown. "How long a time would you want?" replied Swift. "Not any longer," interposed Jack, "than it will take me to count ten in the following manner—." Jack proceeded to slowly count, from one to ten. "It is a bargain," said Swift; "what is the amount you desire to put up?" "That sir, is a matter upon which I place no limit," responded Brown proudly. Thinking, no doubt, that here was an opportunity to play even with the losses he had sustained the previous night. "How does five hundred suit you?" asked Swift, placing in Jack's hand, five one hundred dollar bills. "I'll see that," said Brown and, after counting carefully the remaining contents of his purse, coolly added: "and go you four hundred and eighty dollars better," placing this amount in Jack's hand, as he spoke. "Gee whiz! what a peach," said Swift, in a dramatic tone aside. Brown's last "better" was soon covered. "Now gentleman," said Jack, "as stakeholder, in this affair, I desire to have a thorough understanding in the matter. If sir, you fail to open the lock in the allotted time, you lose?" This was addressed to Brown, who nodded an assent. "And, on the other hand," continued Jack, turning to Swift, "if he does open it—you lose?" "That is the agreement sir," promptly answered Swift. "Very well." said Jack. Now gentlemen, kindly shake hands, that I may be assured the wager is made in good faith, and that neither will be offended at the result." Brown and Swift clasped hands, and shook cordially. Brown's countenance wore that expression of satisfied assurance, which invariably settles upon the face of an individual, about to be victimized on the same "sure thing." After Brown and Swift had gone through the formality of shaking hands, Jack handed the unsuspecting Brown the "dummy" lock, and slowly began to count. Poor Brown! In vain did he struggle with the string. Time never seemed to fly so swiftly before. The slow, measured tones of Jack's voice announced: "seven." The veins upon Brown's forehead swelled to the size of whip-cords. In despair, he put the lock to his mouth and tugged at it frantically, causing the blood to spurt from his teeth and gums. But alas! the fastenings of the "dummy," resisted most stubbornly the mighty efforts he made to rend them asunder. "Ten," was at last called out, and Arthur Brown had dropped a cool, "nine hundred and eighty dollars!!" When Jack handed over the stakes to Swift, Brown's face turned deadly pale. Swift tauntingly remarked, as he strolled triumphantly down one of the pebbled walks: "I told you so." "I am positively disgusted with you Brown!" stormed Jack, with well-as sumed disappointment, and annoyance, at what had taken place. "Where were your eyes? I never dreamed you were of such a nervous temperament. Here, give me the lock." "Yes, take the infernal thing!" exclaimed Brown, impetuously. "I wish I had never seen it." When Jack had about convinced Brown, that his failure to open the lock had been due to his excitement and they had begun to stroll down a path-way, leading toward the central portion of the park, Brown suddenly exclaimed. "Look! there she is now." Jack knew, without looking, to whom he referred, as he had given the signal for Gladys to make her appearance. Ah! I see," said Jack, glancing over to where Gladys had taken a seat upon a bench a few feet away. "I guess my company is no longer desired. When shall I see you again?" "At ten tomorrow;" hastily replied Brown, his face aglow with an anxious smile, seemingly, having forgotten his late unpleasantness, altogether; "come to the Board of Trade. I shall be there." "Good, at ten sharp," observed Jack; and, turning upon his heel, walked briskly toward the gate. When he reached the entrance to the cars, he glanced over his shoulder, and discovered Brown in eager conversation with the frail Gladys. [To Be Continued.] WANTED -ACTIVE MAN OF GOOD CHARACTER to deliver and collect in Indiana for old students in Oleas, Oleas $200 a year, sure pay. Honesty is thanked, experience required. Our reference, any bank in any city. Enclose self-addressed stamped envelopes. Third Floor, 34 Dearborn St., Chicago. Muncle Items. Munice, Ind., Special—Miss Katerine Evans left Tuesday morning for Union, Mich., where her father lives. Her sister left last week for the same place. Willis Summerville spent the last of this week in Indianapolis. Miss Hettie Abbot left Tuesday for her home in Ohio. Miss Clara Davis died Friday morning of typhoid fever. The funeral was Sunday afternoon at the Second Baptist church; interment in Beach Grove cemetery. Mrs. Dora Curtis is very sick of typhoid fever. Mr. Wade of Willard street, is in a critical condition of walking typhoid fever. Mr. Philips, of S. Madison street, is down with the typhoid fever. Mrs. J. H. Jones spent Sunday in Winchester, the guest of Mrs. Peale. Mrs. Taylor Pierson spent Thursday in Benton Harbor, Mich. Miss Nettie Pierson is on the sick list. Edward Sanders and James Martin spent Sunday with Misses Nettie and Adah Pierson. The young men are from Indianapolis. James Saunders has resigned his position at the Kirby House and will leave soon for his home in Van Wert, Ohio. Mrs. Hattie Sawyers spent Thursday and Friday in Indianapolis at the State fair. Mr. Childers, of Kenton, Ohio, is in our city, and has accepted the position vacated by Mr. Saunders. Misses Nettie and Adah Pierson gave an informal last Friday evening in honor of Sterling Bowlin, whose home was formerly in this city. Lent Lewis and Miss Mayme Gillmore were united in marriage Thursday morning. Rev. Coleman delivered his first sermon at the A. M. E. church Sunday night. A large crowd listened to the eloquent discourse. Rev. Coleman is of Noblesville. Dr. Elbert of Indianapolis, spent Sunday with his daughter, Mrs. Herman Frazier. Muncie, Ind., Special.—The funeral of Mr. William Philips occurred at A. M. E. Church, Monday afternoon. He was a barber at Mr. Knox's barber shop. Was sick a bed only two weeks. All the barbers in the city, together with the band, turned out to pay respects to their departed brother. Mr. Philips has been a resident of Muncie for about two years. He leaves a wife and a little son. Interment at Beech Grove Cemetery this city. Mrs. John Douglas returned from Indianapolis, where she has been visiting for a few weeks. Mr. Arnold, of Richmond, spent a few days in our city, the guest of Mr. G. Fletcher. Miss Etta Saine, of Dayton, is in the city, the guest of Mr. Felix Harrold. Mr. Will Burden is in the city from Indianapolis. Mrs. Tyre and Mrs. Bynam, of Lima, Ohio, came last Saturday to attend the funeral of their brother. Mr. G. Brewer spent a few hours in the city Saturday. Mrs. Wilson went to Chicago Saturday night. Mrs. Mayme Ray spent Sunday in Chicago. Mrs. Peale and son, Edward Smith, Will Robbins and others, of Winchester, were in the city Saturday. Mr. Robbins remained over Sunday. Mrs. Robinson returned from several weeks' visit in Portland and other places. Mrs. Arthur Allen entertained her sister of Indianapolis Saturday. News of General Interest Milwaukee, Wis., Special.-Mrs. Lewis and Miss Croper, of Washington, D.C., are visiting Mrs. Dr. Herron, on 5th street, also Mrs. Anderson, of Chicago. Mrs. Adam Brown, of Chicago, is in the city visiting friends Misses Viola and Linda Davis, of Racine, Wis., are in the city, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bell, Burleigh street, and attended the State fair. Quite a few Afro-Americans from Chicago attended the State fair and Milwaukee exposition last week. T.F. Richardson, of Evanston, Ill., is in the city and has accepted a position at the Plankton, and is attending Hoffman's Business college. The Freeman wishes Mr. Richardson well. H.C. Cowan, of Atlanta, Ga., is in the city. Every Afro-American should read the Colored American magazine; devoted to science, literature, music, art, religion, facts, fiction and tradition of the Negro race; for sale by J.D. Cook, 391 6th street. The Countown Four Hundred company played to crowded houses at the fair last week. Messra. King & Quinn left much pleased with their success here. Old Kentucky played at the Bijon theatre, fair week to standing room only. The Pickinny band proved the greatest drawing card of the whole show. The band leader is John M. Powell. Wm. Hawkins has returned to Washington, D.C., after a delightful visit to his parents. The Young Men's Sunday club will open soon for the fall season. Invitations will be issued soon for the Young Men's Social club's autumn ball. Milwaukee, Wis., Special.—Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Coleman, of Omaha, Neb., is stopping at the Hotel Depot, on Cedar street. Mrs. Coleman is president of the Woman's Club of Omaha. They will reside here. Mr. J. Fields, of Columbia, S. C., is in the city, and can be found at the Planktoning. Mr. Fields is an ex drugist of Columbia. Mr. J. W. Vedder, of Rockford, Ill., has opened a first class torsional parlor on Cedar street near Fifth. Mr. H. C. Cowan, of Ashville, N.C., an ex-city detective of Ashville, is in the city, and can be found at the Davidson Hotel. Mr. J. W. Green, of Charlevoix, Mich., is in the city. Mr. Green is a versatile comedian, singer and composer. Mr. Green's address is 425 Cedar street. Mr. T. F. Richards, of Evanston, Ill., is in the city, and accepted a position with Captain Whitt in the check room at the Planktoning and attending Hoffman business college. Miss Mary Ann Berry has left for Little Rock, Ark., where she will teach in the Arkansas Baptist College. Mr. Anderson, of Chicago, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Heron on Fifth street. Mr. J. Edward Stephens is on the sick list. Rev. J. W. Lewis has succeeded Rev. R. Knight as pastor of the St. Mark's Church. The young men have organized a young men's protective club for the benefit of assisting when sick and out of employment. Mr. A. Keel is president; Manning, secretary; J. Woods treasurer. They have rented rooms and will furnish them in up-to-date style. Pitchfork Tillman was hissed at the Democrat meeting here, Thursday evening, when he went to abuse the Negro in his speech. Memphis Notes. Memphis, Tenn.,Special.-Miss Kennedy, of Atlanta, Ga., is the night cashier at George Smith's safe. Mrs. George Smith has SENT FREETOMEN! A Discovery for Lost Manhood Sent Free to Every Sufferer Who Will Write for It. G. B. WRIGHT WAS RESTORED TO HEALTH AND MAKES A GENEROUS OFFER. George B. Wright, a merchant and well known citizen of Marshall, Mich., who was permanently cured of lost manhood and nervous debility after declining health for years, offers to send the medical prescription that effected the cure to every reader of the Freeman who is suffering to-day as he suffered. All who will drop him a letter asking for a copy of the prescription will receive it by return mail free of charge. As certain as a wound leaves a scar, and as assure as effect follows cause, do men live to repent their follies and indiscretions in weakness and suffering. The tortured sufferer may bear no telltale marks of ruin upon his face to betray his lost manhood. He goes to his grave a human wreck, and never tells of his sufferings for fear of shame. Such mental anguish at times drives him to the verge of desperation, and he is easy prey for those vultures in human form—quack doctors—who hold out alluring hopes of cure only to disappoint, and after robbing him of his money, plunge him into absolute despair. No one can appreciate these horrors of No one can appreciate these horrors of lost manhood except he who has suffered Barbers Use Arista TRADE MARK An Antiseptic Face Tonic For Use After Shaving. R. A. PEARCE & SONS, SOLE AG'TS 225 Indiana Avenue, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. returned from a long stay at Hot Springs, Ark. The Lilly Band Social club, of Avery Chapel A, M. E., gave a lawn party at the residence of Mrs. Jacobs, Allen ave. The attraction of the evening was a glass eater. Joseph Dobbins is on the sick list this week. Hammet Ashford has just opened a first-class saloon, nicely decorated with oak fixtures. He gave a grand opening and the Young Men's band furnished music for the occasion. Read The Freeman, the only Negro journal in the United States. We kindly solicit your subscription. Mrs. Watkins, of Chicago, was called home on account of the sudden death of her mother. We deeply sympathize with her in the dark hour of sorrow. George Ingram, the old reliable porter who has been in the employ of the Carruthers, Jones Shoe Co, of this city, is now with the Frank G. Jones Shoe Co, as head porter. We wish to compliment this firm on being so successful in getting a valuable man. This company is one of the largest wholesale shoe concerns in the south, and we wish Mr. Ingram success. The Golden Lynn social club gave a grand picnic and cake walk at River Side park, seat 12, by manager V. P. Sampson. The Brown, Ingram & Bowen club of true themers are still alive and working faithfully. Before placing your order for wearing apparel see W. H. Cornway, 28 State street, J. S. Geter, the first-class hotel porter, has the Peabody hotel in charge. Will Bumpas is now visiting friends in Holly Springs, Miss. Miss Starks, of Vicksburg, Miss., has arrived from Texas after a long stay, and is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Braim on Georgia street, Mr. and Mrs. Yancy have moved to their new home on Polk street. The stewardesses and Pastor's Aid club of Avery chanel gave an entertainment at Carr's park, on St. Paul street. They had a very large crowd and every body seemed to enjoy the occasion. Refreshments were served. The two young girls two charming young ladies of this city are becoming quite popular. E. W. Saddler and J. B. Brinkley, two hustling young men of this city are agents for The Freeman. Help the young men in their struggle for success on the journalistic sea. M. F. Fulldur, a young minister of Vicksburg, preached an evening last Sunday to a large and appreciative congregation. The Rey, and Mrs. Fulldur will leave for school about the lst of Oct. them. No one can help such sufferers except he who knows a cure and has himself been restored to full manhood. A notable cure of lost manhood in an extreme case was effected in the person of George B. Wright, a music dealer and well known citizen of Marshall, Mich. Mr. Wright for years suffered the agony of lost vultal power. He saw his physical power go from him as the result of insidious disease, until he was reduced to a condition of senility, and the best doctors in the country gave him up to die. Like many others, he tried the various remedies offered by specialists for the treatment of weaknesses peculiar to men, and it was this experience that drove him to a life the study and research for his own benefit. He asserts that his ten years' suffering both mentally and physically, was turned to unbounded joy in a single night through a rare combination of medicines that literally made him young again. It is the prescription of this discovery that his enthusiasm leads him to offer free to any man, young or old, who feels that his animation or the fire of ambition has left him and needs something that will not only brace him up and enable him to be prepared for any undertaking which may present itself, but will restore the parts to their original size and vigor. There is no question but what in his individual case the results were just as described, and it seems quite probable that any man who believes himself to be weak may profit by sending for this free prescription. Many people wonder how he can afford to send this prescription free, but it costs him little to do so, and he feels a philanthropic interest in giving weak men an opportunity to cure themselves. A request to G. B. Wright, music dealer, Box 908, Marshall, Mich., for his free prescription, will be promptly and privately complied with by return mail. ATreat for the Face HOUSEHOLD HINTS. Fresh, crisp rolls may be prepared dainty for luncheon by cutting them in two lengths, taking out the soft interior and filling them with mixtures of various kinds. Hand-boiled eggs, chopped and seasoned with just enough French dressing to soften them, are good for the purpose. Another suggestion calls for chopped apples and nuts, with a little mayonnaise. For sweet fillings ripe, soft peaches, cut up fine and sprinkled with a little powdered sugar, and, if they are to be eaten at once, a spoonful of whipped cream is delicious. Jams and preserves may be used similarly. A combination of jam with soft cream cheese is liked by many persons. In all fillings of this kind care should be taken to have them soft and moist without being "mussy." The rolls, too, should be small enough to be eaten without awkwardness. This idea can be utilized to vary children's school lunches, chopped meats and other nutritious and appetizing fillings being used for the rolls. Although it is nothing more than a sandwich, a little changed from its ordinary form, its novelty will prove attractive. An appetizing salad for the early fall is made as follows: Shred a quarter of a new cabbage as fine as the petals of a chrysanthemum. Remove the seeds from two sweet green peppers of medium size and slice them in very fine rings; then slice one medium sized onion as thin as possible. Mix these ingredients together and lay them lightly in a salad bowl: surround them with quarters of tomatoes; pour a dressing over all composed of oil, vinegar, salt and pepper, and serve. Agents Wanted. Agents wanted to sell "One Hundred Distinguished Leaders," a beautiful book containing one hundred portraits and sketches of the leading colored men in the United States. Price 25 cents per copy. Send stamps or Post Office money order to Charles Alexander, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Ala. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Tom O'Rourke, on the part of Joe Walcott, has challenged Gus Ruhlin. He wants to pit the Negro against the Akron Giant, winner to take all the purse offered by the club bidding for the contest and to wager $1,100 as a side bet that Walcott will win. As Ruhlin has a straight record he will probably pay no attention to this challenge. O'Rourke says that if Ruhlin declines a match with Walcott he is willing to back the giant Negro, Bob Armstrong, against him on the same terms. Armstrong is big and husky, but as the sparing partner of Tom Sharkey and Bob Fitzsimmons he has not shown up as their equal. He and Ruhlin would make a very interesting match. Owen Kimble, "Old Kaintuck," won the professional one mile international championship at Montreal Saturday afternoon, defeating "Major" Taylor G. H. Collett in the final heat, which was ridden in 3:48. There was the usual jockeying for position for three laps. Taylor was the first to start the sprint and that proved his undoing, as he could not carry it through. Kimble caught him a few feet from the tape and won by half a wheel. Collett was a close third. The rivalry between Kimble and Taylor this season has been intense. Tom Butler and Frank Kramer were suspended for not riding. The latter failed to a go on in the semi-final heat and Butler did not appear after entered. --- At the Terre Haute, Ind., trotting meeting last week The Abbott clipped a half second off of the world's trotting record; doing the mile in 2:31. James Morgan, the Indian jockey, who went abroad several months ago has bobbled up in Austria as the greatest jockey in that country and is called the "Tod Sloan of the Austro-Hungarian tracks." He has scored 11 out of 14 mounts recently. ANOTHER WORLD BEATER. Coney, 2:22, went against the world's amateur wagon pacing record at Terre Haute, Ind., last week and lowered the time to 2:33. --- In Springfield, O., "Kid" Ashe made a chopping-block of John Jenkins, of that city, in what was to have been a twenty-round contest. Jenkins was saved from a knock-out in the tenth round by his seconds entering the ring and stopping the contest. The Springfield fighter was out-classed, with withstood punishment enough to put several weaker men in the clear. He was game to the core, however, and still willing to act as the receiving end of Ashe's blows when the contest was stopped. In the sixth round Ashe knocked Jenkins down four times, but he came back fairly strong in the seventh round. In the ninth round Jenkins was sent to the floor six times, but each time struggled to his feet. After he had been knocked down five times in the tenth round his seconds put an end to the unequal contest. --- Tom Sharkey says there is no possibility of his ever fighting Joe Walcott. He has never fought a colored man and never intends to do so. 4 6 0 Sammy Kelly will shortly sail for England to fight Will Curley, the clever little English pugilist, who stood before George Dixon for twenty-five rounds last fall. --- Jack Cullen, of Indianapolis, and Fred (Kid) Bradford, of Chicago, fought to a finish at Muncie, Ind., for the lightweight championship of Indiana. Bradford being knocked out in the sixth round. The fight was the fastest ever seen in this part of the country but the kid could notwithstand Cullen's punishment longer, though he was game to the core. He was unconscious for fully 10 minutes after the fight was over. --- To Joe Choynski, of California, belongs the honor of being a professional prize fighter longer than any of the pigs, and he has fought nearly all of the heavy weights, too but to the once wonderful little George Dixon belongs the honor of fighting and winning more battles than any of them. The Brooklyn base ball club seems a sure winner of the national league penant again this season. Billy Brady, on behalf of Champion Jim Jeffries, challenges Bob Fitzsimons and gives him until December 1 to accept. He says that if Fitz accepts his challenge he will bet him $12,000 to $10,000 that Jeffries will win, and that if he (Fitz) accepts this offer he will pay him $1,000 the instant he signs articles of agreement and $2,000 more when he enters the ring. It is not likely that Fitz will accept this offer. In the first place he has again retired from the ring, and in the second place he is not disposed to back himself even at the odds of 6 to 5 for any such amount as Brady demands. Brady further says that should Fitz refuse to accept these terms he will give Gus Rhuulin a match, but he couples this announcement with a demand which is certainly not equitable. It is that Ruhlin shall post $2,500 at once and an additional $2,500 when the articles of agreement are signed on the 1st of December. He must then post $5,000 more to make up the $10,000 bet against Jeffries's $12,000. Furthermore, the contest is to take place before the club offering the largest purse for it, and the winner is to take not only all the purse but also have the sole right to all the money that may be earned through the pictures of the fight to be taken. In our opinion Brady has no right to assume that because Jeffries is champion has the sole right to say on what terms his man will fight men who aspire to championship honors. If he is so eager to defend the title, why not accept challenges from such men as Fitzsimmons, Walcott, Ruhlin and Sharkey, name a reasonable forfeit and side bet and fight for the largest purse offered by some club, with a winner's and loser's end it, then American people will believe in his willingness to fight. THE WAITER isolated. The Tremont, Galveston's largest hostelry was unroofed and otherwise badly damaged. It will, no doubt, be sad news to the readers of this column to know that "Mama Cuney," the aged mother of the late Wright Cuney was killed in the Galveston storm. When the colored waiters learn to read and study the culinary art from a scientific standpoint, like their white brothers, they will be capable of giving either American or European service as good or better than the white waiters. I am sorry to say that the colored waiters as a rule do not read upon service. The New England Kitchen Magazine says of the Waiters Manual, written by W. Forrest Cozart and published by the Hotel World: "Having felt the need of a guide book in his own experience, as a headwaiter, the author has striven to prepare a systematic outline of the work for others. He emphasizes the necessity of being neat, polite, punctual, obedient and ambitions. The directions given appear to be conducive to ease and simplicity of service, and in the main sufficiently general to apply in very diverse conditions." E. W. Harper has been re-engaged as headwaiter for the Mansion house, Brooklyn, N. Y. This will be Mr. Harper's third season at that hotel. He writes for the New York Hotel Gazette, he is also state vice-president for the H. & S. W. N. B. A. Now Ready. The History of the Medical Department of Howard University, announced some time since, will be ready by about the $25th inst. It will comprise also a History of the Hospital and of the Training School for Nurses; biographical sketches of the General Officers of the University, the Medical Faculty, Graduates and Non-graduates, and much other information; and over a hundred portraits besides many illustrations of the University and College buildings, including the laboratories, &c. The book is printed on heavy paper and in the best style; beveled edges, nearly 300 pages. Price. $3.00 in cloth, $3.50 in morocco. 25 cents additional per copy if sent by mail or express; mailing to nearest post office, express to any railroad point, in United States or Canada. Books will not be sent C. O. D. The subscription price must be prepaid; preferably by post office or express orders. Address Dr. F. J. Shadd, 901 R Street, N. W., or Dr. D. S. Lamb, 800 Tenth Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. Interesting News. Zanesville, O., Special.-Mrs. M. Ruggs of Mt. Auburn who has been quite ill is much better. 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The book is intended for use with full instructions for canvassing. The book is sold only on subscription through our authorized agents. Address, L. N. JOHNCS II, Naupice, Ill. Are you a reader of THE FREE MAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWS PAPER The Leading Afro-American Journal of The World? Published at Indianapolis, Indiana. is read by 80,000 Afro-Americans each week. It goes into every State and Territory of the Union. Goes into Europe, Asia and Africa. It is read stained by the educated and progressive classes It is read by 80,000 Afro-Americans each week. It goes into every State and Territory of the Union. It goes into Europe, Asia and Africa. It is read and sustained by the educated and progressive classes Rev. Holland of Cambridge occupied the pulpit of Union Baptist church Sunday. Rev. Thomas is attending association at Richmond, Va. George Steele, of Mt. Auburn has accepted a position at Clarendon hotel. T. J. Brown of Harrison street celebrated his 58 birthday Thursday evening. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Norris of Mt. Auburn a son. Mrs. Williams of Renville is visiting her father Wm. Lucas of Linden Ave. Miss Silvey Norris of Mt. Auburn has typhoid fever. Louis Peyton will leave Sunday for Curry school at Urbana, O. There will be a jubilee concert at St. Paul A. M. E. church Sept. 25, under direction of Nahum Brascher for benefit of pastor. Edward Stewart, Carl Hamilton, Archie Harris and Charles Lyons of Columbus have accepted positions as bell boys at Clarendon hotel. Miss Maria Williamson who has been visiting in Columbus has returned home. Miss Irene Hardy is visiting relatives in the city. Mr. Boyer of Indianapolis who has been working in Heater's shop has gone to Coxocton, O., and from thence to Indianapolis. Oklahoma City, O. T., Special.—Mr. James Taylor fears that some of his relatives were lost in the Galveston storm. Mr. Geo. Burton was married Sunday evening to a lady from Waterloo. Another marriag is looked for soon. Messrs. A. D. Leath, Thos. Taylor and W. W. Wade are candidates on the Republican ticket for Sheriff, --- BENNETT Interesting Notes. Judge and Indian Deed Transferer respectively. School opened Monday. W. M. C. Meade went to Chicago, Ill. Sunday. The people of our city were richly entertained at Jackson St. M. E. church by the Patterson concert company. Prof. V. S. G. Patterson is well up in his line of business as a musical director and never fails to please his hearers. Characters Prof. U. S. G. Patterson, Mrs. Francis Cox, Mr. Tom Day, Mrs. Sophia Clarke, Mr. C. E. X. Boisseau, Mr. Andrew Hancock and other talent of renown. The entertainment was for the benefit of the above named church and was profitable. Carbondale, Ill., Special.—After extremely warm weather we are enjoying cooling showers. Messrs. M. J. Meeks, Benj. Allen, S. Wilson, Henry Williams and Mrs. H. Perkins, of Villa Ridge, attended the soldiers' reunion in this city last week. Public schools opened on the 3d inst. Teachers in East Side colored school are as follows: T. B. Lee, principal; Mrs. M. A. Holland, intermediate; Julia A. Watkins, primary. Enrollment good. The body of Mrs. Settlers was brought here from St. Louis on Wednesday for interment. Mrs. Nancy Crippens, of Elkville, passed through this city en route to Metropolis on Monday. The reception given jointly by the A. M. E. and F. B. Churehes in honor of their pastor, on Monday evening, was a success. Miss Victoria Goodlow is visiting her sister, Mrs. Colin Wilson. Rev. F. T. Harvey, left, on Tuesday last, to attend the Illinois Annual Conference at Sparta, Ill. W. C. Patterson, of this city, visited the conference at Sparta on Wednesday and Thursday. Personal Mention. History of the Negro Soldiers In the Spanish-American War The First Martyr of the War was a Colored Man! EDWARD A JOHNSON 229 PAGES, INCLUDING 40 ILLUSTRATIONS. AGENTS WANTED. Send for copy of book and Agents' terms to Corner West and Lenoir Streets. RALEIGH. Patronize Our Advertisers and tell them where you saw It MME TURNER'S GREAT FRENCH SYSTEM CHEVELINE is acknowledged by thousands of people for the last 12 years that will straighten kinky hair without the use of hot irons. Price $.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 not changed from dampness, but on the contrary is made more beautiful by washing, and the straightening appears as natural as born with it. Send a piece of your hair and 10c and I will return it as a sample of my work. Cheveline is indulently the greatest of all hair preparations. Price $3.00 per outfit. 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It gives the complexion a clear, soft youthful tenderness which causes even the aged to appear youthful. Price $1.00. Always use Mme. Turner's Complexion Soap. MME. M CTURNER. O. D. 1312 Carondelet Street, NEW ORLANDO WAITERS' MANU $1.00 Every waiter who wishes to make money this book. Every headwaiter who desire reputation should advise his men to obtain led by W FORREST COZART: S. How to Become a Good Waiter; How to Get Up Meals; How to Serve a Banquet; Remarks to Yo c., etc. Address: THE FREEMAN, Indianapolis, Ind. No Goods C. O. D. 1312 Carondelet Street, NEW ORLEANS, LA. Price, $1.00 Every waiter who wishes to make money should buy this book. Every headwaiter who desires to make a reputation should advise his men to obtain it. Compiled by W FORREST COZART, Head-Waiters 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. BLACK SILKS.... The quiet elegance of black silk never palls. It appeals alike to the ultra-fashionable and the most demure in taste. Everything wanted in black silk is here—probably 50 weaves in every quality from 75c a yard to $2.50. If you are a good judge of value, you'll be both surprised and pleased at the values we offer. Send for samples, mentioning, if possible, a probable preference in both price and weave. L.S.AYRES & CO. Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. ..CITY NOTES... Bring your news items to The Freeman. Mrs. Willie Collins is visiting friends in Chicago. Mrs. James E. Walters is on the sick list this week. Miss Dollie Coley has returned from St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. Carrie Edlen is visiting friends in Terre Haute, Ind. Mr. Manuel Allen, of Muncie, Ind., spent Sunday in the city. Miss Ora Rickman has returned from an extended visit in Ohio. Miss Carrie Winston, of Chicago, is the guest of relatives in the city. The Rev. R. D. Brister will leave, early next week, for Washington, D. C. Mr. William Allen left Sunday morning for Pittsburg, Pa., probably to reside. Mrs. Mayme Hawkins, of Shelbyville, Ky., is the guest of Mrs. Lucretia Knox. Miss Gertie Harris, of Liberty, Tex., was the guest of Mrs. Dr. W. E. Brown, Tuesday. Abel Lathrop, of Midway, Ky., has come to enter one of the medical colleges of the city. Mrs. Cordelia Ayers, of Jophin, Mo., is in the city the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Harry Fidler. Miss Millie Hopper, of Madisonville, Ky., is the guest of Mrs. Louis Ross, 537 Massachusetts avenue. The Olivet Baptist church Literary Society has begun the new season. It meets Tuesday nights. Fred Meavx has returned to his home at Lebanon, Ky., after a visit to his sister, Mrs. Joseph Bowers. William Taylor, brother of "Major" Taylor the bicycle rider left for Louisville, Ky., Tuesday to be gone several weeks. Mrs. Fannie J. Porter, of Jackson, Mich., is here visiting the bedside of her sick brother Walter Downing. She was very gladly received by friends and relatives. Rev. Dr. M. F. A. Easten, of Chicago, passed through the city enroute from Henderson, Ky., where he had been in attendance at the annual conference. It is said that he paid an eloquent tribute to Bishop A. Walters' able annual address. Rev. Easten is appointed to Fondulac and Milwaukee, Wis. NewYork Store (Established 1853) Sole Agents BUTTERICK PATTERNS Indiana's Great Dry Goods Emporium. Of course you are and will take in all the points of interest—not the least of which is the New York Store with its carnival of bargains. Make This Store Your Headquarters information bureau, telephone, telegraph station, parcel desk where packages may be checked free. Waiting and lounging room and lunch room for your convenience. Your railroad fare refunded on purchases amounting to $25 over. Express prepaid on purchases of $5 over within a radius of 50 miles. Use our mail order department always at your service. Pettis Dry Goods Co. Mrs. Matilda Akers, of Quincy, Ill., will spend two weeks with Mrs. Nancy Howe, at North Indianapolis. Ex-Grand Chancellor Needham passed through the city this week to attend the grand session in Philadelphia. The Rev. J. W. Carr is conducting a revival meeting at Providence, R. I. He will return to the city next week. Mrs. Opal Whitlock Neary died at 5 o'clock Monday. Her funeral was held at Franklin, Ind., her former home. Indianapolis Garment ...Company WASSON'S THE SATURDAY Some Popular-Priced Fall Dr We have told you of the countless high- Mrs. Stella Wright went to Terre Hante, Monday where she will visit before joining her husband in the East. The Rev. E. L. Bell, pastor of Wayman Chapel, has begun a series of revival meetings and much interest is being manifested. The Kentucky Club, Dr. B. J. Morgan, captain, gave a wheel social at the home of Mrs. Phillips, 2026 Martindale avenue, Thursday night. The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of Corinthian Baptist church met with Mrs. Berry, in West Walnut street, Friday afternoon. Members of Allen Chapel held a reception, Wednesday evening, in honor of the Rev. R. F. Hurley, the pastor, and family, and Bishop Grant. Mrs. Mittie Vaughn and Miss Minerva Vaughn mother and sister to Dr. Jos. H. Ward have arrived in the city and will be at home with the Dr. Their farmer home was Wilson, N. C. The marriage of Robert B. Johnson, of Cincinnati, and Miss Ella Guest, of this city, took place Monday evening, at the home of George Ballard, in East Tenth street. The Rev. J. J. Blackshear officiated. Mrs. Clinton Nunn entertained Bishop A. Grant, the Rev. R. F. Hurley and family, and the Rev. C. W. Newton, at 6 o'clock dinner, Tuesday. The same party were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Allen, in West Eleventh street, Wednesday, at dinner. The wedding of Miss J. Ella Valentine and Mr. W. C. Gordon, of St. Louis, Mo., will be solonized at the home of the bride's at 804 Oak street Lebanon, Ind., Oct. 18, 1900. Miss Valentine is ex-superintendent and head nurse at Provident Hospital in St. Louis. Mr. Gordon is one of St. Louis's most successful business men of the Russell & Gordon undertaking establishment. They will be at home to their many freinds No. 4140 Lucky street St. Louis after Oct. 25. No cards. Editor R. C. O. Benjamin Dead. We regret very much to announce the death of R. C. O. Benjamin, proprietor and editor of the Lexington Standard. He was shot by Michael Monohan a white Democrat as the result of a petty election quarrel. R. C. O. Benjamin was one of the most noted promoters of the Negro race in America. He was born in the Island of St. Kitts, West Indies, March 31, 1855. He was educated at Oxford University, England. He traveled extensively in Europe, Asia and Africa. He entered the field of journalism in New York on the Star. He owned and edited a number of race papers, among them the Colored Citizen, Pittsburg, Penn.; the Chronicle, Evansville, Ind.; the Negro American, Birmingham, Ala.; the San Francisco Sentinel and the Standard, which he was publishing here (Lexington, Ky.) at the time of his death. He was a prolific writer, and was the author of "History of the British West Indies," "The Boy Doctor," "Poetic Gems," "Historical Chart." "Don't, For Girls," "The Southland," "Churchology," "Obadiah Kuff" (a novel), "Life of Toussaint L'Ouverture," "Ethnology, or Origin of the Races." To Africa $15.00 You can go to Africa now for less than $20 by the African Jubilee Emigration Society. Send 10 cents in stamps for full printed information. 25 acres of land given you as soon as you set to Liberia. T. A. Dunlap, 801 Stevenson avenue, Nashville, Tenn. SEATON THE ATTER Notice. Wanted to know the whereabouts of James M. Small, occupation Waiter. When last heard from he was working either at New York City, or Asberry, N. J., or Saratoga Springs, N. Y. Any information will be gladly received by his sister Annie L. Booth 532 Roanoke street Indianapolis, Ind. 4tw Newsy Items. Muncie, Ind., Special.—The funeral of William Philips was held at the A. M. E. church last Monday afternoon. The funeral of Nathan Porter was held at the A. M. E. church last Saturday afternoon. Miss Nettie Pierson is on the sick list. Edward Sanders spent three days in our city on business. Mrs. Strothers has returned from several days' visit in Cincinnati. A reception was largely attended at the A. M. E. church Thursday night in honor of their new pastor, Rev. Coleman and family. His family arrived last week. The Tabernacle gave a public installation and festival Tuesday. Quite a crowd witnessed the affair. The Freeman on Sale. Copies of The Freeman on sale at Colemens restaurant 1214 Wylie Ave. Pittsburg, Pa. every Saturday. Indianapolis Garment LADIES' Tea Gowns Waists, Skirts, Etc 40 N. Illinois St. INDIANAPOLIS, IND STAGE. (CONTINUED FROM 5TH PAGE.) Notes from Georgia minstrels.—This is our eighth week, and everything is progressing nicely; our short stay in Missouri was a pleasant one. At Joplin we had a pleasant stay, being there two days. The young men and ladies gave the company a dance on Monday night which our orchestra played for during the first part of the evening; this seemed to be quite a treat to them, as they had never had the pleasure of dancing by an orchestra before then. The 19th Century club gave our company a swell time, taking them through their new club rooms, which they have just completed. We seem to have gotten right in the rainy section, for the past week it has been raining continually. The next writing will find us in the Territories, then we make our Texas debut for a short stay, afterwards we set sail for the coast. The company all seem to be good health. Kid Layford's rendition of Bert Williams' popular song, 'The Ghost of a Coon', to catch them nightly, it being backed up by a fine chorus. The famous Alabama quartette sends them out nightly screaming over their closing farce, entitled 'Fun on the Old Plantation,' it being different from the fact our whole show seems to play. Christian, the celebrated cycle skater, will soon add to the act the famous Una cycles, now being made especially for him by Robert Reach, of Philadelphia, being the only pair of its kind in existence, also the new costly scene drop that will be painted by the head artist of the Alhambra theatre, Milwaukee, Wis.; the scene representing an interior of a Russian amphitheatre. His running mate, Dick Thomas, will be seen with him next year, when they will play some of the leading vaudeville houses. All our comedians, Fidler, Layford, Thomas and Stevenson, are making hits nightly. Watts, Hughes and Wilson receive encores nightly for their sweet singing. The drill by Arnie Stevenson, entitled 'The Black Watch,' is one of our strongest features. Shields, the young wire artist, is fast growing popular. The company send regards to No. 1 and the Students. The Houseley's musical act is still in popular favor. $100 Reward $100. The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all its stages, and that is Catarh. Hall's Catarh requires the medical fraternity, Catarh being a constitutional disease, requires a constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarh cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the foundation of the disease, and requiring the constitution and assisting nature in doing its work. The proprietors have so much faith in its curative powers, that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it requires testimonial. Address, F.J.CHENEY & CO, Toledo, O. Sold by Drugsists, 75c Lulu's Hair is Straight and now she is the happiest girl in town. Her hair was kinky and harsh but by using the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow she made it straight, soft and beautiful. Try a bottle and you will be happy also. Only 50 cents. Sold by dealers or we will ship you a bottle express paid for 65 cents, address The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 78 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ills. Commerce between the United States and Porto Rico has developed rapidly since the new act went into effect May 1, 1900. Imports into the United States from that island have increased fifty per cent. over those of one year ago, and are three times as great as the average when Porto Rico was Spanish territory, while exports to the island have increased nearly 150 per cent over one year ago, and are nearly five times as much as the average when Porto Rico was Spanish territory. A Statement. There are no people whose hair is so beautiful as the Creoles of New Orleans, and they all use Mine Turner's Great French System for the hair. See large ad—address 1312 Carondelet street, New Orleans, La. WANTED—ACTIVE MAN OF GOOD CHARACTER to deliver and collect in Indiana for old established manufacturing wholesale house. $800 a year, sure pay. Honesty more than experience required. Our reference, any bank in any city. Enclose self-addressed stamped envelopes. Third Floor, 34 Dearborn St., Chicago. Some Popular- Fall Dress Goods Priced We have told you of the countless high-class imported novelties in dress fabrics brought out for this season's business---but here are a lot of handsome Fall Suitings, American made, but rivaling the foreign cloths in beauty of coloring and weaves. We have been able to buy them at a price far below the market and wish you to share in the money saving. Exqui...site Autumn Hats At Sev en-Fifty Our workrooms have turned out some rarely beautiful hats for this week's selling Modeled closely after the imported patterns, but Americanized, to meet the popular taste, Dressy. stylish and exclusive, the appearance say $15.00, but they are marked at $7.50. Saturday's Tremendous Bargains, New Basement All-wool homespun Suiting, 65c kind..... All-wool Plaids, new colorings..... Novelty Bedford Cords, best autumn coloring, 50c sorts..... All-wool Camelshair, more popular than ever before, 75c value.... Exqui...site Our workrooms have to Modeled closely after the imp Dressy. stylish and exclusive, Saturday's Tren 3c for Apron Ginghams Knotted damask fringed Towels, size 20x40.....15 Superior bleached damask Nap- kins, 75c quality.....50 54-in. Table Padding, 45c quality, for Cotton Plaids for School Dresses 3c Yard 100 Comforts, filled with pure white cotton, silkoline covered, yarn tied, worth $1.50, for..... .98 Ladies' outing flannel Skirt Patterns, full size..... .25 Carpet Sweepers, best makes, worth $1.75, for..... .89 Ladies' Jackets, in black and Oxford, tailor-made, worth $5.00, for..... $2.98 Ladies' plush Capes, good length, fur trimmed, worth $7.50, for..... $3.98 $2.89 for $5.00 Skirts Ladies' all-wool Skirts, in dark gray camelshair, percale lined, waterproof binding, worth $5.00, for..... $2.89 H. P. WASSON & CO. Lost Relatives. Our mother's name was Macy Sanders, our father's name was Richard Sanders; they are both dead. I want to find Corilla Eizabeth Sanders, Lana Sanders and William Fry Sanders, a brother. My name was Anna Marish Sanders—all of Jefferson county, Ky., near Middletown. Any information concerning any of the above named persons will be thankful received. Address Anna M. Dowing, Memphis, Mo, Scotland county. WANTED--To find the relatives of Rose Etta Atkins who came from Richmond, Va., years ago. Her mother's name was Virginia. Please address Sandy Anderson, Mineola, Wood county, Tex. Simply Delicious Darling Gum Seven Flavors—at all Dealers Meyer Bros. Gum Co. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. NICHOLSON HOTEL Mrs. Mattie Dugged has the management of Nicholson Hotel, where business will be conducted n a strictly first-class principle. Especial rates to the theatrical profession. MRS, MATTIE DUGGED, Manager. NELSONS STRAIGHTINE THE LATEST DISCOVERY FOR MAKING KNOTTY, KINKY, CURLY HAIR STRAIGHT BEFORE AFTER STRAIGHTINE is no experiment, but a thoroughly reliable preparation. It has been successfully used by thousands and all portions of the country. We have hundreds of letters speaking in the highest terms of its merit, and every mail brings us fresh testimonials. Straightine is a highly perfumed pomade Hums only Straightens the Hair, but removes Dandruff, keeps the Hair from Falling Out, cures Itching, Irritating Scalp Diseases, giving a rich, long and luxurious beard, much to be expected. Guaranteed perfectly harmless. Price, 25 Cents a can at all drug stores, or sent by mail to any address on receipt of 30 Cents in stamps or silver. Address, NELSON M'F'G CO., Richmond, Va. # Big Money for Agents. Write for Terms. Flanner & Buchanan, 320 N. Illinois St., bet. New York and Vermont St BEST SERVICE FAIR PRICES MILLINERY Imported Hats and Bonnets .39 Scotch Mixtures, 56 inches wide, $1.25 grade, for..... .35 Seven pieces of imported Camels- hair Plaids, 56 inches wide, for..... .88 Botany's celebrated Worsteds in the illuminated effects, extra width, $1.25 cloth, for..... .49 tumn H he turned out some rarely beautiful imported patterns, but Americaniz ove, the appearance say $15.00, b emendous Bargains White and mottled Castile Soap.....1 Gold-eyed Needles in tubes, 2 for. Compound Talcum Powder.....3 .34 Safety Pins, all sizees, doz.....Eclipse 200 yds. spool cotton, black and white. .98 36-in. all-wool Plaid Dress Goods, all colors, worth 75c, to-day for... .29 .25 Ladies' 5c Handkerchiefs... .1 .89 All-silk brocade Ribbons, worth 6c yard, for... .2 .98 Boys' all-wool Suits, double breasted, navy blue cheviot, satin-lined tailor-made, worth $6.50, for... $4.29 .98 Bunting, national colors for decorating... .24 .98 Boys' heavy school Suits, neat pat- terns, nicely lined, worth $1.75, for... .98 .89 Boys' all-wool 2-piece Suits, worth $3.25, for... $1.98 THE BUSY GROWING STORE. Flanner & THE L FUNERAL 320 N. Illinois St., bet. N. BEST SERVICE MILLIE Imported Hats And all the L 111-113 South B. SAM Notary Public. Phone 357 M. L. CLAWSON, LL. B., LL. M. Attorney and Counselor-at-Law, 403 LEMCKE BUILDING, INDIANAPOLIS, Dr.Joseph H. Ward 8 to 10 a. m., 1 to 8 p. m., 6 to 8 p. m. OFFICE AND RESIDENCE 4854 Indiana Ave., INDIANAPOLIS New Phone '1974' Old Phone 1-6499 FITCH'S PURITAN GUM For fine trade aids digestion—Beautifies the teeth and Purfumes the breath. Ask for PU-RITAN GUM and take no other. MRS. E A WEBB Fine Millinery and Hair Goods FALL HATS TRIMMED & UNTRIMMED NOW READY. 112 N. Illinois St., INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Subscribe for The Freeman. ```markdown ``` Zubelines, all the latest colorings. for... 98 Celebrated Rose Habit Cloth colors and black, 56 inches wide. $1.00 Plaid back rainy-day Skirting. 56 inches wide, heavy weight. $1.50 grade, for... 88 ats At Sev en-Fifty hats for this week's selling ed, to meet the popular taste, but they are marked at $7.50. , New Basement 23c for 50c Shirts Ladies' fast-black fleeced Hose, worth 15c, for ... .7 Ladies' and children's derby rib- bed fleece-lined Underwear, worth 35c, for ... .19 Ladies' 40-bone Corsets, in white and drab, all sizes, worth 50c for ... .23 Men's fancy derby ribbed fleeced Underwear, worth 50c, for ... .23 Men's 50c Working Shirts, extra heavy, fast colors, for ... .23 Men's checked Working Blouses, worth 35, for ... .19 Ladies' 85c percale Wrappers, in stripes and figures, for ... .49 Ladies' $1.25 flannelette Waists, French flannel patterns, made latest styles ... .74 £4.30 for £3.00 Jackets $1.59 for $3.00 JACKETS Children's Jackets, sailor col- lars, braid trimmed, worth $3.00 for..... $1 Misses' covert cloth Jackets in tan, all new styles, nicely lined, worth $7.50..... $3 H. P. WASSON & CO. Buchanan, READING DIRECTORS New York and Vermont St FAIR PRICES NERY and Bonnets latest Novelties. Illinois Street. IUELS EASY TO BUY AND EASY TO PAY AND YOUR CREDIT IS GOOD AT "The Reliable" No other house in the city gives better terms of credit than at The Reliable We sell everything for housekeeping on Easy Weekly or Monthly Payments without charging you one penny Extra for Credit. Come in and let us explain our Easy Credit System and Show you our big Stock—Everybody Courted to inspect our goods—No trouble to show you anything in our store. THE RELIABLE Furniture & Carpet Co., 32, 34 and 36 South Illinois Street. A Christian Man of 30 years desire to co- respond with a lady object Matrimony. No trifler. Address GENTEEL, 1014 W 10th Street, Los Angeles, Cal.