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THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME 13 NUMBER 41 SIMPLE STATEMENT OOMENTS WHICH APPARED IN THESE COLUMNS A SHORT WHILE AGO---AN INTERESTING Subject--Why Miss Lillian Clayton Jewett Was Out of Order Before the National Baptist Convention --The Needs of a Race. Editor The Freeman.—I have just read with much interest your comment on "Miss Lilian Clayton Jewett" and the treatment she received at the hands of the National Baptist Convention when in session at Richmond, Sept. 13. Your comments are not out of harmony with the unanimous sentiment of the members of National Baptist Convention so far as their respect for Miss Jewett and the cause is concerned. It is perhaps a well known fact that the National Baptist Convention is as distinct from the organization which Miss Jewett represents, as it is from the National Afro-American Council or any other national organization. It recognizes its duty in helping to bring about the great reforms necessary in our country, but it does not feel called upon to lay down its primary object of extending the kingdom of Christ to espouse a different cause. It would have gladly given to Miss Jewett the same recognition that it gave to persons representing other great societies. I am sorry to say, however, that Miss Jewett would not accept any courtesy extended to her, unless it carried with it the privilege of addressing the convention on antllynching. This privilege she was denied, in deference to others who had been previously invited to address the convention and for the further fact that the matter on which she desired to speak was entirely foreign to the objects of the convention. Others of equal prominence failed to get a hearing by reason of the fact that the program was strictly adhered to. I would say also to all persons concerned in the cause which this young woman represents, that there was not the least discourtesy shown by the National Baptist Convention, unless a strict adherence to the program can rightly be construed as discourtesy, and that, too, after she had refused to accept a formal introduction unless she could address the convention on the anti-lynching movement. This same convention received the following telegram from Miss Jewett when it was in session at Nashville in 1899: Boston, Mass., Sept. 13, 1899. Rev. B. W. Barris, National Baptist Convention, Nashville, Tenn.: Extend best wishes for successful con- nection, trusting it will benefit this great movement in the North. LULLIAN CLAYTON JEWETT. A committee consisting of Revs. A. H. Miller, B. W. Farris and A. N. McEwen was appointed to send a suitable reply. Like telegrams were received this year from Bishop Walters and others representing great national reform organizations and were given the consideration and courtesy due from a great religious society. And no doubt Miss Jewett's cause would have been endorsed in a formal way, had she not allowed her over zealousness to get control of her better judgment. The convention has gone on record every year for the last six or seven years as condemning lynch- ness and lawlessness in every form. I wish to correct however, an error which appears in the clipping upon which you have your editorial. These are the erroneous words: At this point several delegates tried to create a diversion by raising a hymn, but the presiding officer ruled them out. Of order, and the convention adjourned to the street." No adjournment was taken by the convention to hear Miss Jewett in the street, nor was the convention disturbed in its business by Miss Jewett addressing those who were in the street. We do not in this brief letter attempt to give any reason why it would be improper to have Miss Jewett or any one else address the National Baptist Convention on the antinyching movement, for we wish the case she represents abundant success and desire to encourage it in any way that we can. But it is a notorious fact that if there is to be a cessation of the horrible crime, teaching, which has disgraced our nation and brooded a spirit for lawlessness hitherto unknown, the sentiment against it must be created in the people who are the perpetrators of it and those who have influence over them. If we are to believe the published records, there is not a case cited where the offenders of the law have been over powered INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1900 CANDIDATE FOR VICE PRESIDENT, (SEE INTERVIEW ON FOURTH PAGE.) Copyright, 1900, by Rockwood, N. Y. THEODORE ROOSEVELT. and a prisoner taken and lynched by Negroes. Hence the logical conclusion would be that the Negroes are not in urgent need of lectures on the subject. They perhaps need lectures along other lines, but not so much along that. E. C. MORRIS, President, Newsv Pointers. Chicago, Ill., Special.—B. B. Hightower, of 2977 La Salle street, has gone to Nashville, Tenn., to visit relatives and inspect his farm, which is in that vicinity. It consists of two hundred acres, and is valued at $1,500. Mr. Hightower has accumulated a large fortune in the last ten years; he has a large bank account and a good position with the gas company. N. W. Miller has gone to Louisville to represent Lincoln lodge, No. 3856 at the B. M. C. He will also visit Frankfort and Lexington before returning, W. D. Lillard, brother of Rev. T. B. Lillard, who has been spending the summer with him, has gone to Hartford, Conn., to resume his studies in the theological seminary. J. B. Street has been elected captain of the 23rd ward republican marching club. C. Hughes has been elected president of the 24th ward republican club. Hon. T. Thomas Fortune and Congressman Boulette addressed the Men's Sunday club at Herman B. church on the 7th inst. at 3 p. m. H. C. Hughes, one of the shining lights of Western Star lodge, No. 1443 has gone to Louisville as a delegate from his lodge to the B. M. C. F. L. Barnett is in charge of the national headquarters for the Afro Americans during the campaign at the auditorium. He held a conference with the leading men of the various wards last Friday evening. The following persons represented the north side: Rev. J. H. Green, G. G. Groves, Geo. Johnson, G. W. Ramsey, C. Hughes, Hon. T. Thomas Fortune, of New York, delivered a very able addresses. The monotony of the north side was removed last week by three bad men with their guns. W. Owens shot S. Scott three times; he is at the hospital in a dangerous condition. "Shabby" shot at Mr. McAlister; we were told that "Mack" ran so fast that the bullets cannot catch him. The other shooting scrape occurred at the club on Chicago ave. The following persons have been on the sick list: Hon. Claud Williams, Mrs. Rose Miller and A. B. Hall. A special from Richmond, Va., to the Chicago Evening Post says that more than 1,000 colored men and women attended the National Baptist association held in that city on the 12 ult. It also claimed that the association was the largest body of colored christians in the world. It maintains seventy missionaries in Cuba and Africa, and supports two schools with several hundred students. Its publishing house employs seventy-five men and women, and is furnishing sunday school literature t. more than 7,000 Negro Baptist Sunday schools in the south. G. T. Anderson, of 231 Wells street, has gone back to his old home in Henderson, Ky. A Strong Indorsement. Pine Bluff, Ark., Oct 6, 1900. Special. Dear Editor of the Freeman: Your great paper stands out above any other that comes to our sanctum for the Negro race and the republican party. Your paper stands out with the age of thought and philosophy as true to the Negro and his interests as the needle is to the north pole; as fearless as the "Slaggy" Lion, Frederick Douglass, in his day; as watchful of the cares and interests of the race as a good mother is for her suckling babe. Your editorial phillips are in answering democratic Negroes—chokers to them all—they never answer back. Your paper is doing more good than you think, and has, for years, been the source and forum of Negro thought and action. It copes along with the Chicago Inter-Ocean and New York Tribune for defense of party, truth, law and order. It is not in one issue democratic and the other a bastard of republicanism, your writings briatte like a diamond with common sense and patriotism. Long live The Freeman and its editor; and the truth you are sending to the four corners of the world will never die. If McKinley lives, and is elected I shall stand on Bunker's Hill and call the colored patriots by name, and tell President McKinley these stood on guard while fighting the "Hessions," and these are the brave boys that need promotion, and must have it. The few dollars that the Negroes are getting from Bryan will not buy for themselves a potter's field. Let us have an article from your diamond point on the "Separation of the Church and the State." Your old friend, A. M. MIDDLEEROOKS. Interesting News Munice, Ind., Special—Hoa, Garley Brewer, of Indianapolis, Ind., delivered a political address at the court house Tuesday night. The Eagle band and color PRICE FIVE MONTHS SINGLE COPY SIX MONTHS, 866; ONE YA $1.5 ed glee club furnished excellent music for the occasion. Miss Daisy Reid has returned from New York city. The Eagle band and colored glee club furnished music for the republican demonstration Thursday when Roo-evelt, candidate for vice president, was in the city. Little John Earl Burnham has been sick for several days but at this writing is much improved. Mrs. Hattie Sawyers and mother spent a few days in Farmland. Arthur Ellis, Miss Florence Hampton and others attended the fall carnival at Indianapolis this week. Mrs. Lyons and children went to Toledo, O., this week. The A. M. E. church organized a junior Christian Endeavor which had its first meeting Monday evening. Rev. Coleman's daughter addressed the audience last Sunday night at A. M. E. church. Miss Coleman is an able speaker, and one that is a credit to her race. Mrs. Anna Strothers has returned from Cincinnati. Robert Hester has returned from the summer resort. James Rider contemplates a trip to Chicago in the near future. News Not a. Graysport, Miss. Special.-Praise meeting was well at ended at A. M. E. Church Sunday night. Quarterly meeting will be held at Ingram's Chapel, A. M. E. Church, October 6, Elder J. A. Care presiding. Misses Bessie and Gladys Rounville, left October 2 to attend school at Mary Holmes' Seminary, West Point, Miss. May success attend them. Master McKinley Green is visiting his nose, G. J. Rounville, this week Mr. J. W. Wilson went to Coggesville last Wednesday on business. Mrs. Mary Kelly is on the sick list. A GOOD DISCOURSE DELIVERED BY CONSUL I N. RUF. FIN A CITIZEN OF MEMPHIS ASSOCIATES AND ACQUAINTANCES Are Glad to Welcome Him Home Again --A Vast Throng of His Admirers Assemble at the Auditorum to Do Him Homage, Eto. Memphis, Tenn., Special.—On Sunday Sept. 30, Consul J. N. Ruffin addressed a vast audience at the auditorium. Dr. W. J. Yerby, master of ceremonies introduced the Hon. J. T. Settles, who, with the sweet language that has given him such a noble name, introduced the speaker, who began his remarks by commenting upon what Hon. Settles had said. "There is one thing" said the speaker "that I oft times think of, and that is when I went to Paraguay, they wanted to claim me as a member of their race," then turning to Hon. Settles, he said, "why, you picture the country of Paraguay so well and beautiful until I really believe you are an escaped Paraguayan, just run away, and getting here among these people, claim them as being of your race." He then went on by thanking his God that he was once more permitted to visit the city of his childhood, where he was known as "little Johnny," where he used to dwell among the playmates who gave him many happy hours of enjoyment: but more than all he was glad to see the people of Memphis, native city, take such an interest in him. In speaking of his travels through South America, the Cony Islands and other foreign lands he described the people and their habits. He touched the audience by their minds he lead them through the beautiful edifice of Westminster Abbey of London, pointing here and there to the silent tombs that contained the ashes of some of the distinguished dead. He then spoke of his mission to this country, saying that it was not to see after his job, as some people supposed, but to try to arouse the American nation to the sense of their duty in spreading their commercial wings over the entire world. He wanted them to send their ships, their rail roads, their electric plants and beef concerns into this most fertile and prosperous country, Paraguay. He also said that the Paraguayan people were friendly to this great nation, and would welcome us with outstretched arms. In referring to our esteemed President, Wm. McKinley, he stated that the fire of love burned upon his heart, and that he loved him, and could point with pride to him as a man whom he believed was a true Christian, and one capable of piloting the grand old republican party on to victory. Turning to his hearers he said, "Gentlemen, do not think I am making a political speech, but when I remember the work that I accomplished at Paraguay, when I remember the condition of affairs, and how successfully I have managed them, it makes me proud, knowing that I am a representative of this people, whom the world will at some time honor." Then it seemed that his memory turned, and with a strong mental picture he could view the Spanish gun boat that lay at anchor in the quiet waters of Paraguay. He then stated that when this nation was at war with Spain, and he received power from Washington, D. C., to act, he at once went over to see the Secretary of Affairs, who sat quietly smoking. Addressing him in words like these, he said: "I have received instructions from my government to act in this matter concerning this gun boat in these waters. Will your government be responsible for her actions." When the reply of no was received, that meant that she must go, so early the next day she quietly lifted her anchor and bade the city adieu. Mr. Raffin said that he felt proud of his works, even if he did have to tell it himself, "My whole life" said he, "is wrapped up in my God and my country; when the time comes that I cannot serve them I am done. I will speak before a number of business clubs, where I have been invited at Chicago and other places, and try to get my plans before the people. In conclusion he said: "I want you, my people, to be true christians, loyal to your homes and country, as I truly believe that God will help us in our march upward." Once every four years the Northern colored man is given an opportunity to wreak their vengeance upon his race oppressors in the South. Boys, this is the year of jubilee. TOM THE TATTLER. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. --- Last month the fight occured between E. H. Girney and Hogan's great unknown, the Country Coon." The betting closed with Girney a stiff favorite, although the "Country Coon" had plenty of admirers. Money changed hands freely and some heavy bets were made on the fight. The following bet was undoubtedly the heaviest bet made: "Folks bet an ardent admirer of the 'Country Coon' a hard dime that he wouldn't last five rounds." There was a big crowd present when the contestants entered the ring. "The Hottest Coon in Dixie" issued a challenge at the ring side to the winner. The "Country Coon" with his trainer, Ernest Hogan, was the first to enter the ring. He was roundly applauded. The last faint echo of applause had hardly died away when in came Girney, which was the signal for tumultuous applauding. Next came the referee, whose name I can't remember, but who is a prominent judge in New York; and he received his share of the applause. After the weighing of the gloves, and the instructions by the referee, the "Country Coon" having won the toss for corners, time is called. Both men, as they stepped to the ring, are in the pink of condition. The "Country Coon" feints for an opening, but Girney is too wary. The "C. C" leads for the head, but falls short. Girney rips right to stomach, and staggers "Country Coon." He is already looking anxious. "Country Coon" smashes right eye with left and sends right to jaw. Girney swings wildly for head, and clinches. Goag. Round 2-The "Country Coon" steps to the middle of ring and smashes Girney on jaw, sending him to the floor. He is down eight seconds. Pan dennium breaks loose. The sports are wild with excitement, Girney is up and the "Country Coon" is after his man. Girney sends right to nose, drawing first blood, and left to stomach. The "Country Coon" retaliates with hard left on jaw, which dazes Girney. Gong sounds. This was evidently the "Country Coon's" round. Third Round—Girney appears the fresher of the two. He misses left for head, but gets right on jaw. The "Country Coon" clinches. Girney is fighting like a demon. He floats the "Country Coon" with a swinging jolt on jaw. The "Country Coon" comes up very groggy. Girney splits his eye, and he is as bloody as a stuck pig. He is pounding him unmercifully. The "Country Coon" is dazed, and leads blindly for head. Girney side steps and sends a savage right to stomach, which floors "Country Coon" and wins the fight. The crowd is an uproar. They bear Girney on their shoulders to dress room. The "Country Coon" is borne unconscious to his dressing room, and the doctors are working with him. They have little hope for his recovery. The crowd files slowly out and thus tried one of the greatest battles known to pugilism. If the gentleman who sang something about being "Asleep in the Deep" will only return to it and commence his slumbers again, upon my most sacred word I assure him that he may sleep on, and if he is not disturbed by the blowing of Gabriel's trumpet he may sleep through all eternity. The "Rabbits Foot Company," after "one consecutive weeks," has laid down by the theatrical roadside to rest awhile. According to announcement it will take a short, refreshing nap only till after the election, but whether or not this nap proves to be its farewell sleep is a matter of much conjecture. --- Louisiana carries away the palm so far this year for those Southern festivities called lynchings. She has nineteen to her credit. I would suggest she change her name, and instead of being known as Louisiana let her be known as "Lynchiana," and as a motto I suggest the following in home-made Latin: Niggerum lynchare est curibras aimus chefus (to lynch the nigger is our chief aim.) "King Rastus" opens here a week rom to-morrow with Billy Kersands in the title role. The program contains such reputable performers as Mallory Bros., and Brooks, Tom Brown, Smart and Williams, Miss Dudley, Miss La Rhne. Miss Clark, etc. If, after some of our Southern people have managed to squeeze in he even, they should be informed that our Savior has a tinge of the African in him, they will want to be transferred immediately to hell. One of the most valuable adjuncts to suss f l actor or performer is the THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER simple art of smiling, of looking pleasant. Many a good act is robbed of its pleasing effects simply because those who delivered it kept their features in a continued state of frigid sternness, while on the other hand many a poor act has received undeserved plaudits because it was delivered by pleasant, smiling faces. The features must be the barometer that indicates our feeling. There is a possibility of this advice being taken in the wrong way. I don't mean for a performer to keep his face broken up by a continued grin. When the scene has a touch of solemnity about it to smile would be as foolish as it would be to execute a buck dance with the features fixed in sternness. I saw a sketch team at the Chicago opera house not long since, consisting of a man and a woman, and they did a clever act; but the woman in delivering her comedy did it in frowns, and as a result the sketch went as a farce. A smile is a passport to the good graces of an audience, and so hypnotizes it that many a fault or short coming is overlooked. Mr. Bryan is much worried about the rights of the Filipinos, and has delivered floods of oratorical abuse trying to prove that the government is depriving the Filipinos of their rights. Why doesn't he turn his fertile mind and gib tongue to affairs at home for a moment or two? For every right the Republican party deprives the Filipinos of the Democratic party deprives the Carolina Negro of an innumerable number. Evidently Mr. Bryan is full of fake, and his chief pass time is dressing lies in the habiliments of truth. After November 6th the English language will be blest with another terse expression. Instead of a candidate saying "I was utterly defeated at the last election" he can save himself all those words by saying "I was McKinley." --- Mr. W. Forrest Cozart is ably conducting in The Freeman a column devoted to the interest of the waiters. It should prove a boon to the thoughtful waiter, for weekly it is pregnant with matter of vital importance. Mr. Cozart possesses a very fluent style, and his articles, apart from the matter they contain, are very readable. The work and good he is doing the world of waiters is inestimable. Time was when any man that could give a person a glass of water without sloshing any of it over was regarded as a waiter, but all that has been changed, and the practice of waiting has been raised to such a standard that it is really nothing short of a profession. A modern waiter must possess requirements that nothing can of hard training and study can give him. He must be intelligent, for not infrequently it falls to his lot, after having served his man, to be called on for a conversation, and on the manner in which he does this largely depends his success as a waiter. He must be polished, for he comes in contact with the best class of people, and incivility or brusqueness on his part is quickly noticed, and if not reported, his guests quietly seek other tables presided over by a more genial waiter. Any waiter who fails to read Mr. Cozart's articles is depriving himself of that which will be of the highest possible use to him, and without which he cannot rank as a waiter of the first class. Mr. C. J. Ross, late of the "Hottest Coon in Dixie" Company, is negotiating with the "Down Mobile" Company, and it is likely that the negotiations will bear fruit. With a singing show Ross is a good man. A young lady in writing to a lady friend of hers about one of our tuneless song birds used the following language: "Her 'sinning' was bad, and I didn't like it at all." She meant to say her "singing" was bad, but by a slip of the pen wrote "sinning" for singing. Although she may not be aware of it, she told the truth forcibly, for wheever the lady in question attempts to sing it is "sinning" against the laws of melody. A trunk was locked up last night for safe keeping. TOM THE TATTLER. 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 Alexandre, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Ala. WANTED—ACTIVE MAN OF GOOD CHARACTER to deliver and collect in Indiana for old manufacturing wholesale house, $800 a year, sure. I have more than experience require it. Our reference, any bank in any city. Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope. Manufacturers, Third Floor, 334 Dearborn St. Chicago. Huntsville News. Huntsville, Ala., Special.—A representative crowd met a few nights ago and organized a body known as the Twentieth Century Association. Its first object is to carry on literary work. Second, to place our leading journals at the disposal of our less tortunate brother, and to do home mission work in every sense of the word. The officers were elected as follows: Mr. J. H. Poe, president; Dr. L. R. Fearn, vice-president; Miss C. C. Fackler, secretary; Mrs. B. B. Martin, assistant secretary; Dr. B. E. Scruggs, treasurer; Rev. N. H. Speight, chaplain. This organization meets semi-monthly. The first literary program was rendered Thursday night, Sept. 27, 1900. Miss M. L. Clay read a paper from the following subject: "How Can We Reach the Masses and Better Their Conditions and Moral Surroundings," which was ably discussed. The members present promised to put that theory into practice immediately. CHURCH Mrs. Sarah Brown, Early Branch, S. C., for thirty years a stewardess in the A. M. E. church, died on September 9. Aged 72 years. --- The department formerly known as the Theological Department of Morris Brown College is now known as Turner Theological Seminary, Atlanta, Ga. 1111 The Pennsylvania State Convention will met in its ninth annual session with the Mt. Zion Baptist church, Germantown, Wednesday before the fourth Sunday in October. The convention was primarily organized to do State foreign mission work and aid in the general educational work. || || || The African Methodist Episcopal Zion church, representing membership of more than 300,000, and the colored Methodist church, representing an organized body of 100,000, will consolidate and establish in Chicago a Methodist Tabernacle that will be the most costly and imposing church structure owned by a colored congregation in the United States. || || The National Baptist Convention which convened at Richmond, Va., on the 14th ulc., was one of the largest in the history, of the country. Ten thousand Baptists were in attendance. The convention was addressed by Gov. Tyler who spoke very encouragingly of of the Negro Baptist work. Rev. E. C. Morris of Helona was unanimously reelected President. ```markdown ``` Rev. James Allison, D. D., Senior Editor of the Presysterian Banner, died at his home in Pittsburg, Pa., Friday, Sept. 21, at the advanced age of 76. He was the senior editor of the Presysterian family of editors. He was a man of high attainments, intellectual vigor and strong convictions. He was for many years connected with the Freedmen's Board, and so became known to the workers on the Sou rn field. || || One of the features of the national Negro Baptist convention a Richmond, Va., recently, was the report of the educat on board as to the schools and colleges owned and conducted by the colored Baptists in the South. This shows that the Negro Baptists own $337,500 worth of school property, of which $55,000 is in Texas, $50,000 in Virginia, $23,000 in Tennessee, $5,000 in North Carolina, $44,000 in Arkansas, $38,000 in Kentucky, $43,000 in Mississippi, $42,000 in Alabama, $21,000 in Georgia and $15,000 in Missouri. The sum of $103,413.25 was raised during the year for educational work. Secretary Boyd reported that the National Baptist Publishing board was printing all the literature used in the colored Baptist Young Peoples' Union. The convention, will meet with the Zion Baptist church in Cincinnati next year. Notice. The Freeman has secured for the benefit of its many subscribers the exclusive right of the Bohannan's Music Co.'s latest success. C. H. cake walk and two-step, as Mr. Bohannan is one of our able colored writers and publishers we feel that every reader of the Freeman should have a copy of our own brothers publication. Hoping it may encourage others to soon follow in his walks. 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TAKE NOTICE—There being so many evil minded, skeptical persons, who decry every how- est article as a hambug, we take the following method of repudiating all man- evil minded slanders, by absolutely guaranteeing that we will refund the money for every case of dissatisfaction. This is a reputable paper, and would take no advertisement from a dishonest firm. No. 3 Ex. Sunday 4:00 p.m. for Terre Haute. *Sunday only. All trains carry first-class coaches. 12:15 Noon train has Dining Cars for St. Louis 11:15 Noon train has Dining Cars for starting from Indianapolis for St. Louis and Evansville, open every night at 8:30. All trains enter the Union Passenger Station at Terre Haute and St. Louis. Ticket offices. No. 48 West Washington street and Union Station. W. W. RICHARDSON, D. P. A. INDIANAPOLIS, IND' E. A. FORD, G. P. A. 'New York AND Boston Limited" VIA BIG FOUR NEW.YORK CENTRAL TO EASTERN CITIES (Effective April 29, 1900.) Lv. Indianapolis . . . 2:40 p. m. Lv. Bellefontaine . . . 6:00 p. m. Lv. Marion . . . 6:50 p. m. Lv. Galion . . . 7:30 p. m. FAMOUS KNICKERBOCKER SPECIAL still runs on the old schedule. Ask for Tickets via Big Four Route H.M. Bronson, Assistant General Passenger Agent, Indianapolis, Ind. Warren J. Lynch, General Passenger Agent Cincinnati, O. THE WAITER THE WAIT EDITED BY W. FORREST-COZART. Good morning, boys. Have you registered? If not, why not? Every waiter should bear in mind that they must register if they desire to vote on the 6th of November. Mr. L. J. Rice, formerly headwaiter at the Beckel, Dayton, Ohio, and at present second headwaiter at the Southern Hotel, Columbus, Ohio, is writing hotel news for the Signal Herald of Columbus, Ohio. We hope that Mr. Rice will be successful in his journalistic adventure. Mr. E. T. Martin, who has been second waiter at White Sulphur Springs, W. Va., for the past three years, is now taking a much needed rest. Mr. Martin's present address is Rockville, Md., box 173. Mr. L. R. Ridley, headwaiter at the Montana Hotel, Anaconda, Mont., has held that position for about eleven years. Mr. Ridley is a progressive headwaiter, and reads all the latest papers and books concerning the profession. He is also a member of the H. & S. W. N. B. A. Any side waiters who desire to go out West would do well to correspond with Mr. Ridley. Mr. Silas Johnson, formerly headwaiter at the Iler Grand Hotel, Omaha, Neb., is now residing at 2123 Nicolas street, in that city. Mr. Johnson is reputed to be a good headwaiter, and is open for engagement. Capt. A. Thomas, formerly headwaiter at the Vincennes Hotel, Chicago, Ill., is open for engagement as head or second headwaiter. Capt. Thomas is a first class headwaiter and a member of the H. & S. W. N. B. A. The Hotel World, Chicago, Ill., has just issued a handsomely bound book, 'The Waiters' Manual,' being a technical treatise on dining room service by W. Forrest Cozart, headwaiter. The book contains valuable information pertaining to the running and care of dining rooms of first class hotels, also rules and regulations for waiters, etc.—St Louis Hotel Reporter. If the Northern colored man could see the injustice heaped upon their Southern brothers by the Democratic party led by one-eyed Ben. Tillman, the greatest Negro hater of the 19th century, and sanctioned by W. J. Bryan, they would not fail to register and cast their vote for McKinley and Roosevelt. Once every four years the Northern colored man is given an opportunity to wreak their vengeance upon his race oppressors in the South. Boys, this is the year of jubilee. Hon R. M. Nevin, the Republican candidate for Congress in the 3d Congressional District of Ohio, is making a hot fight. Colonel Nevin is one of the finest lawyers in the State of Ohio, and is just the man to send to Congress. All the waiters in Dayton, Ohio, and nearby towns know the "Colonel" as he often gives them his service gratis. A friend in need is a friend indeed, therefore every waiter in the third district should vote for Col. Nevin. It is a custom of the Republican party in Chicago, Ill., to nominate a colored man for the State Legislature from the third district, which is composed of the first, second and third wards, in which there is a large population of colored citizens, most of whom are hotel, restaurant and lunch counter waiters. This year Hon. John G. Jones, one of Chicago's best colored lawyers, has been placed on the ticket, and it is the duty of every waiter within the district to give Mr. Jones their loyal support. Mr. Jones is a man of rare ability and a true lover of his race. He is the highest colored Mason in the world, and an Odd Fellow, also ex Attorney of the Illinois Anti-Lynch League. In Mr. Jones we find a combination of qualities which seminently fit him for the office which THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. he seeks, and it is a pleasure for us to recommend him to the waiters of Chicago. Mr. E. M. Johnson, second waiter at the Hotel Beckel, Dayton, Ohio, was recently united in holy wedlock to Mis Mayne Jones of that city. We extend to Mr. and Mrs. Johnson a hearty congratulation, and hope that their journey through life will be a happy one. Whatever is worth doing is worth doing well; therefore, every waiter should take a special interest in their profession. We have always contended that it is no dishonor to make an honest dollar. Some waiters are silly enough to feel ashamed of their position, and many of them will not own that they are waiters. The sooner such men get out of the profession the better it will be for the profession. In the South the colored voters have been disfranchised in several States, and in others they are bulldozed so that they are afraid to attempt to vote. This is an unpardonable crime, a crime that should be condemned by every fair minded man. In the North there is a class of colored men who can vote and who are importuned to vote, but they have not got enough race pride to do so. Oh that this shiftless, indolent class of men would emigrate to Ben. Tillman's country. Some colored men have expressed themselves as being opposed to McKinley's re-election, saying that McKinley has not done anything for the race. A careful investigation will show that the men who have made these and similar charges are either ignorant or has grossly misrepresented the facts. In the first place, it must be remembered that McKinley is president of all the people of the United States, therefore, he cannot run the government for the sole benefit of any race or class of people; neither can he favor any one section of the country over the other. But he must execute the laws and conduct his administration in a way to give a government suitable to all, without showing any favoritism whatever. Now let us see what the administration has done for the colored man, let us see if the above charges are true. Upon investigation we find the colored man in every section of the country like his white brothers are enjoying the tide of prosperity which the administration's policy has brought about -yes, a tidal wave of prosperity is sweeping the country. The farmers, manufacturers, miners, skilled and unskilled laborers are all enjoying the same blessings. The colored man has fared unusually well in the way of appointments by McKinley's administration. It can be said without any fear of contradiction that more colored men have been appointed to office under this administration in proportion to their population than under any previous administration, and their salaries amount to several million dollars more. Now let us see what cold facts and figures will show. There have been over 26,000 colored men and women appointed by this administration, whose salary amounts to more than $80,000 per year, and more than $320,000 for the four years. This exceeds, by far, any previous record. There are five Afro-Americans employed at the executive mansion in Washington, D. C., drawing a salary of over $6,000 per year. And still some colored men try to convince themselves, as well as others, that McKinley has done nothing for the colored voters. As the sainted Abraham Lincoln once said: "It is a bad policy to swap horses in the middle of a stream." The same is true concerning McKinley; the situation, conditions and the people demand his reelection, and the will of the people must be obeyed. Associated with McKinley is that astute politician, citizen, statesman and soldier, "Teddy" Roosevelt, the hero of the Hispano-American war, whose sterling character is above reproach. I am sure that no sane colored man can do otherwise than to vote for McKinley and Rooseyelt, and thus ring the death knell of Bryan and Tillmanism. A SUCCESSFUL VIRGINIAN. Mr. Robert N. Smith, who comes from the old and refined family of Smiths in the state of Virginia, has achieved rare success in the particular branches he follows and appears before the public now as one deserving much credit for sterling integrity and worth. Aside from being thorough in the organization of the army of men under his control, he steps apart, very often, and by deeds of mercy does a world of good to his community and incidentally benefits the race to which he belongs. Notwithstanding obstacles, through his persistent efforts Hot Springs has been made convenient and comfortable for strangers who happen there, either as guests (CONTINUED ON 7TH PAGE.) A.G. Kreitlein Co. Bargain hoe Store The Largest Sale on Boots and Shoes We are Retailing at Whole sale price. Many Ladies' and Children's Shoes. Send stamp for well Illustrated Catalogue. T. W. TAYLOR --- M. Gives the names of dead and living friends, tells who and when you will marry, also of business journeys, lawsuits, absent friends, health or anything you wish to know, no matter what it is. He can call up your spirit friends and show them to you. Can make them rap all around the room. He asks no questions, don't ask you to write names for him. Don't try to pump you in any way, but tells you right off. He is thoroughly indorsed by leading spiritualists everywhere, received from them a gold medal and special license to practice his wonderful powers; credentials no one else can show, can give thousands of references to both white and colored patrons. Twenty-five years' practice—seven in Brooklyn—will show you that he can do all he tells of. Can tell what business is best for you and where, how to win speedy marriage with the one you love. How to be successful in all your doings, in short, what is best to do. He succeeds when all others fail. Positive satisfaction or no pay. Call and see. You all find it lucky to consult this Christie gentleman. He has a medicine that will cure drunkenness, can be given patients not knowing it. Thousands through him are now RICH, HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL with all their undertakings, while those who neglect his advice are still laboring against poverty. Through his perfect knowledge of chemistry he can impart to you a secret that will overcome your enemies and win you friends. His aid and advice has often been solicited; the result has always been the securing of speedy and happy marriages and all your wishes. In love affairs he never fails. He has the secret of winning the affections of the opposite sex. It is the curse of Spiritualism that in all large cities there is a class of men and women who claim powers they do not possess. They have neither powers, credentials nor references. Surely the colored people are not so wanting in sense as to throw their time and money away on such. Dr. Shea refers to the Hon. Chas. Miller, capitalist, 2481 Atlantic avenue; the Hon. Wm. Denmore, architect and builder, 47 Clevela d avenue, and Mr. Fred Lampe, grocer, 641 Fulton street, Brooklyn. All have known him for the past ten years. He gives a free test of his power to all. The Doctor has practiced five years in New Orleans, St. Louis, Memphis and Louisville; understands thoroughly the diseases, spells or influences the race is directed to. He has now and always had a patronage from them. PLEASE READ E FOLLOWING: Brooklyn, Aug. 15.--This is to certify that I came to New York from Albany. I was a stranger in a strange city, out of work and out of money. I had no luck in anything I undertook. What to do I did not know. A friend advised me to go and see Dr. Shea. I did. He told me the cause of my troubles; he took me in and treated me as a brother. Through him I got a good position that very week. I had been to others; they took my money and did me no good. I bless the day I first met Dr. Shea. I would advise all in bad luck, sick or in trouble to go to him at once. Sincerely, A SENSATION IN BROOKLYN - A MINISTER'S STATEMENT: I wish to state that one of my parishoners was sick and in trouble for a long time, Mrs. Brown, ?? Gay street. No one seemed to understand her case. She had several doctors, but none of them seemed to know what was the matter. None could do her any good. It was my duty as her pastor to call and see her. Hearing of the wonderful work being done by Dr. Shea the last few years, I thought I would call and see him myself. I found him a sympathetic gentleman. He gave me a wonderful test of his powers; told me to send him a lock of the patient's hair, which I did by her daughter. He told at once what was the matter and in a short time cured her sound and well. Her family had seemingly been under a cloud. Now all is changed. All are well and prosperous. I can truly and heartily recommend Dr. Shea to all those in sickness or distress of any kind. REV. WILLIAM JOHNSON. Pastor Lebanon Church, Brooklyn. Dr. Shea can show thousands such as he above. DR. SHEA Has been carefully educated in the Homoeopathic and Electric schools of medicine. His success is wonderful in curing paralysis, rheumatism, asthma, sore eyes, tumors, cancers, constipation, ague dyspepsia, tapeworms, liver complaints deafness, catarrh, dropsy, piles, nervous debility, heart diseases, consumption, diseases of women and children, fits, kidney disease and all strange, mysterious diseases which others don't understand. All diseases, no matter what they be. Nothing but honorable treatment. He can and will honestly tell you if you can be cured. Has all new remedies and new success. Has an ample experience in public hospitals and private clinics. No trifling with human life. Call at once. Do not delay. Diplomas hang in parlors. Is a registered physician. A new remedy for rheumatism just discovered, not a filiment. Hopeless cases and those that others can not cure solicited to call. Fat folks thin, the childless made parents. All letters must contain $1.00, two stamps, age, lock of hair, Charges for medical treatment only. Closed Sundays. Mention this paper. 651 Fulton Street. Brooklyn. N. Y. We are also selling Rubbers Articles and Felt Boots at bottom prices. Call and see us. 336 Indiana Avenue HAIR SWITCHES ```markdown ``` like cut 22 inches long short stem made of black kinky hair. Sent postpaid on re- ceipt of $1.00 60c buys a pair of black kinky hair Braids 16 inches long; 80c buys a Single Braid kinky hair 16 inches long. Bangs Hair Pin and Ornaments of every description. Most complete line of hair goods in this country for Colored *People 152 Larch St. LANSING, MICH. [In writing please mention The Freeman.] The Gem Laundry Don't forget us, we are still doing business at 235 and 237 Indiana Ave, The largest and best Laundry in the city. THE GEM LAUNDRY, Phone 1671 Pennsylvania Line FOR Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, Washington, Pittsburg, Dayton, Columbus. FOUR PRAIN TRAINS DAILY. Leave Indianapolis, 3:38 AM; 8:25 AM; 3:05 PM 5:00 PM; 5:00 PM rough Sleeping and Dining Car Service. FOR Leave Indianapolis, 11:35 A.M., 12:20 P.M. Buffet Parlor Car on day train and local Sleeping Car on night train. Open every night 8:30 for passengers. LOUISVILLE and SOUTH Lv Indianapolis, 4:10 M 8:40 M 6:40 M 7:10 M 7:10 M 10 M train, daily except Sunday. For tickets and sleeping car space call on agents New York Washington street, Union Station or address W. W. RICHARDSON, D. P. A. E. A. FORD, G. P. A. To the Public. We take pleasure in recommending articles prepared by Dr. Sadie Porter, of 1031 Jefferson street, Nashville, Teen. They have been used by different members of The Freeman staff who found them to do just as advertised. Subscribe for The Freeman. NELSON'S STRAIGHTINE THE LATEST DISCOVERY FOR MAKING KNOITY, KINKY, CURLY HAIR STRAIGHT BEFORE AFTER STRAIGHTHINE is no experiment, but a thornyly reliable preparation. It has been used in many situations of the country. We have hundreds of letters speaking in the highest terms of its merit, and every mail brings us fresh testimonies. StraightHine is always straightHines the Hair, but removes Dandruff, Keeps the Hair from Falling Out, cures Itching, Irritating Scalp Diseases, giving a rich, long and luxurious dress. StraightHine is an ideal 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. Price. 25 Cents a can at all drug stores, or sent by mail to any address on receipt of 30 Cents in stamps. Richmond, Va. #. Big Money for Agents. Write for Terms. =HARTONA= Matchless and Positively Unequalled for Straightening all Kinky, Knotty, Stubborn, Harsh, Curly Hair. HARTONA will make the hair grow long, soft, and straight. The use of one box of HARTONA will show immediate results. Makes the hair grow on bald and thin places. HARTONA cures Dandruff, Baldness, Falling Out of the hair, and all Scalp Diseases. Remember that HARTONA is the highest-priced hair remedy on the market, because it is the best. Price, $1.00 a box. Do not allow your hair to face to be ruined by dangerous chemicals that are endless cheap to catch the imponent and unchecked clues. HARTONA is used by over 50,000 people in every State in the Union. HARTONA does not have to be used all the time, as it straightens the hair and gives it fresh life and lustre, and the hair stays and grows naturally straight after the use of HARTONA. On box of HARTONA can be used by every one in the family. Benefits and improves children's hair just the same as adults. Money positively refunded if you are not perfectly satisfied. HARTONA FACE WASH will gradually turn the skin of a black will turn the skin of a mulatto person WASH will not lighten the skin in a remains soft and bright without conti does the work, and your duty to look delighted patrons should be familiar States. HARTONA FACE WASH will Black-Heads, Freckles, and all Blemish shade of skin on neck, face, and ears with each bottle. HARTONA FACE to any part of the United States on Remember, your money is positively r fied and delighted with the Hartona Re will gradually turn the skin of a black person five or six shades lighter, and will turn the skin of a mulatto person perfectly white. HARTONA FACE WASH will not lighten the skin in spots, but all over evenly. The skin remains soft and bright without continual use of the Face Wash. One bottle does the work. It is your duty to look as beautiful as possible. Thousands of delighted patrons send us testimonials every year from all over the United States. HARTONA FACE WASH will remove Wrinkles, Dark Spots, Pimples, Black-Heads, Freckles, and all Blemishes of the Skin. You can regulate the shade of skin on neck, face, and hands to any shade you wish. Full directions with each bottle. HARTONA FACE WASH is perfectly harmless, and is sent to any part of the United States on receipt of price—$1.00 per bottle. Remember, your money is positively refunded if you are not absolutely satisfied and delighted with the Hartona Remedies. HARTONA NO-SMELL will remove all smells and bad odors of the body. Cures sore and aching feet, chafed limbs, etc. HARTONA NO-SMELL is a God-send to all persons suffering from disagreeable odors caused by perspiration of the feet, arm-pits, etc. Sent anywhere on receipt of price—50c. a package. Address all orders to— HARTONA To introduce our remedies in this city cut out and mail to us this Coupon and HARTONA HAIR STRAIGHTENER HARTONA FACE WASH, worth $2.00 SMELL, worth 50c. The entire lot of securely sealed, so that no one can tell Coupon. Order goods now, as this graz. Write your name and address plainly. I Order, Express, or enclosed in a Register HARTONA REMEMBER 909 E. Main Street GENTLEMEN:—I enclose you ONE lowing goods at once— Three Large Boxes HARTONA HAIR Two Large Bottles HARTONA FACE One Package HARTONA NO-SMELL My Name is_ House No._, Street_ City_, County_ AGENTS WANTED IN EVERY TOWN IN AM To introduce our remedies in this city, we will send to all persons who will cut out and mail to us this Coupon and ONE DOLLAR, three large boxes of HARTONA HAIR STRAIGHTENER, worth $3.00; two large bottles of HARTONA FACE WASH, worth $2.00; one package of HARTONA NO-SMELL, worth 50e. The entire lot of remedies, worth $5.50, will be sent securely sealed, so that no one can tell contents, for ONE DOLLAR and this Coupon. Order goods now, as this grand offer will last but a short time only. Write your name and address plainly. Money can be sent by Post-Office Money Order, Express, or enclosed in a Registered Letter. HARTONA REMEDY COMPANY, GENTLEMEN:--I enclose you ONE DOLLAR, for which send me the following goods at once— AGENTS WANTED IN EVERY TOWN IN AMERICA OUR GOODS SELL ON SIGHT. COKE, COKE, Lump and Crushed FOR SALE BY Indianapolis Gas For Tickets, Call at Office: Where To Locate? Why, in the Territory Traversed by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, THE GREAT CENTRAL SOUTHERN TRUNK LINE ..IN.. KENTUCKY, TENNESSEE, ALABAMA, MISSISSIPPI, FLORIDA. where Farmer, Fruit Growers, Stock Raisers, Manufacturers, Investors, Speculators and Money Lenders will find the greatest chances in the United States to make "big money" by reason of th undance and chapecess of LAND and FARMS, TIMBERS and STONE, IRON and VOL! LABOR-EVERYTHING! Free sites, financial assistance, and freedom from taxation, for the manufacturer. Land and farms at $1.00 per acre and upwards and 500,000 acres in *West Florida* that can be taken gratis under U. S. Homestead laws. The land under Coast District will make enormous profits. Half Fare Excursions the First and Third Tuesdays of each month. We will give you money, and we will tell you where and how to get it—but don't delay, as the country is filling up rapidly. Printed matter, maps and all information free. Address R. J. WEMY85 General Immigration and Industrial Agent, LOUISVILLE, KY. Cold Cream. Nature's own Tonic A Tissue-Builder, Purifier, It tones and feeds the Skin, and renders it soft as Soft. There is a toilet than a good Cream of the Van is an ideal. For gentlemen use after Shaving it is perfect for shaving or curlers and testimonials FREE. trial box. Circulars and testimonials FREE. JOHNSON MFC. CO., DEPT. C, P. O. BOX 2079 BOSTON MASS. SANTAL-MIDY In 48 hours Gonorrhoea and discharge from the urinary co- cums, arrested by Santal-Midy Capsules without notice venience Price $1. of ALL Drugs, or P. O. BOX 20831. New York. 1 black person five or six shades lighter, and person perfectly white. HARTONA FACE in spots, but all over evenly. The skin continual use of the Face Wash. One bottle look as beautiful as possible. Thousands of animals every year from all over the United will remove Wrinkles, Dark Spots, Pimples, amines of the Skin. You can regulate the ends to any shade you wish. Full directions CE WASH is perfectly harmless, and is sent on receipt of price-$1.00 per bottle. Only refunded if you are not absolutely satisfa- HARTONA REMEDY COMPANY 909 E. Main St., RICHMOND, VA. this city, we will send to all persons who will own and ONE DOLLAR, three large boxes of ENER, worth $3.00; two large bottles of $2.00; one package of HARTONA NO- lot of remedies, worth $5.50, will be sent tell contents, for ONE DOLLAR and this grand offer will last but a short time only. Money can be sent by Post-Office Money registered Letter. EMEDY COMPANY, Street, RICHMOND, VA. ONE DOLLAR, for which send me the fol- LA HAIR STRAIGHTENER, worth $3.00 LA FACE WASH, - worth $2.00 SMELL, - worth .50 street county_, State_ UN AMERICA. OUR GOODS SELL ON SIGHT. FREE SCOTT'S MAGIC HAIR STRAIGHTENER AND GROWER. Is the recipe of a Celebrated Chemist, and is guaranteed to be absolutely safe and harmless. It is the most wonderful preparation in the world that mimics, knotty, stubborn, harsh, moist, soft, glossy, straight, soft, glossy and pliable. It stops hair from falling out, promotes a rapid growth, restores natural color, and gives health to the scalp. It is also used in all scalp diseases. This marvelous remedy grows hair on bald heads and thin places. Please try it, and also read some of the testimonials from thousands of people. By mail, by mail. Little Hero Pills, 10 and 25 cents. Scott's Face Bleach and Bleamer, 30 cents. Scott's Face Cream, 30 cents. Curve (Liquid) Scott's Nasal Cream, (for Cataract problems) 25 cents. Scott's Fascia Tablet, (for Cataract problems) 25 cents. Scott's Cream, 25 cents. NOTICE! With each order of one or more of any of our remedies, we will send you a free treatment of Kidney, Liver, Stomach and Urinary Diseases), at Drug Stores or on mail. By mail or price of $100 per month. Write to day for instructions. Enclose stamps for reply. O. 40X 510. SCOTT REMEDY CO., Louisville, Ky. NOTICE MISS IDA PRETER, of Paris, Mo., writes the following: I have been using the Original OZONIZED OX MARROW for two months only and I am well pleased with it. I was so bald that I was ashamed of myself, to-day I have a dark growth in hair all over my head three inches long. When I am asked by people what I am doing for my hair that it is grown so beautifully I tell them it is the original Ozonized Ox Marrow that did the work. Ozonized Ox Marrow (copyrighted) also makes curly or kinky hair straight, smooth and pliable. Prevents fa lling out and breaking off of hair. Gentle and humid. Formalized hair care. Only 9 cents. Sold by dealers. If your denier cannot supply you we use a express parcel one bottle for 6 cents or three for $1.40. Write your name and address a plainly to the OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 80 Wibash Ave., Chicago. BLACK SKIN REMOVER REDUCED TO $1.00 COPYRIGHTED BEFORE A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. HAIR STRAIGHTENER. As One LARGE JAR thrown in, enough to make any one person's hair grow long and straight. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-LIKE complexion obtained if used as directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person into a shines lighter, and a lighter shade or perfectly light, glossy light-hot shade or two lighter will be noticeable. It does not turn the skin in spots but bleaches out white. One box of this preparation is all that is required for a skin bleaching without fail without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples and black-heads, small pits, tan and liver spots without harm. Will not register Letter, registered Letter, or stop using the preparation. The directions and preparation will be sent to any person for $1.00, or send Post-Office Money Order, Express Money Order, or registered Letter, registered Letter, or Packed so that no one will know contents except receiver. THOS. B. CHOS. CEANE, 122½ W. Broad St., Richmond, Va. A NATIONAL ISUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY At 309 Indiana Avenue, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: TO CONTRIBUTORS: We refer to *n* to return *manuscript* where the articles are short, and copies easily tak- n such poems, aecdotes and brief sketches and in no *a* will we undertake to return manuscripts unstamped or for that purpose ac- compise them. We refer to *i* to order it is ordered. All matter for publ- citation must reach his office by Monday of each week, to insure insertion in the current issue AGENTS. 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LET US REASON TOG+ THER. In all of the presidential campaigns during the existence of the United States of America theories as to the better mode of conducting the government have been discussed pro and con, according to the beliefs of individuals, by individuals, or by parties standing for the individuals. Very often these divergent views were honest differences of opinion. At other times views presented and espoused by one party were opposed merely as a pretext to secure the offices. In some instances the views espoused and opposed by the respective parties would not have caused a perceptible difference in the machinery of the country were either of the views carried into effect. At other times the policy of one party in the event of the success of that party would have revolutionized affairs, and incalculable disaster would have followed in the wake. And again if a party had not been successfully opposed, the continuation of a given policy would have been attended by disastrous consequences. Those who are informed as to the conduct of the two great parties in America will not fail to see the application in the present contest. The present campaign presents issues of a very mixed kind. Both parties are opposing the "trusts." The Democratic party is opposed to expansion simply because the Republicans espouse it. They espouse it not from a spirit of territorial or mercenary greed, but because chance and fortune has so decreed. They stoutly and justly maintain that the nation had no choice in the matter. But as to the thing of expansion itself, the nation could get along as well in either event; expansion or anti-expansion. The Democrats are still wedded to their idol, silver. as against gold advocated by the Republican party. It is this issue that creates the great alarm. When men care for an opinion as to their health they consult those who make health the study subject of their lives; when men would know something of the law they consult lawyers, for it is assumed that they are better posted concerning these professions. It is quite as reasonable to consult bankers, statesmen, capitalists, business men, when it comes to the financial concerns of the government. Men eminent in financial affairs, men versed in the affairs of governments have been consulted; they have as a rule, subscribed their names to one testimony. They declare that the introduction of silver as a basis money has been and will be to the undoing of our country from a financial standpoint. It THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER will effect the credit of the nation abroad; jeopardize business interests at home, creating financial unrest. Financial unrest is the forerunner of panics, men will hoard that money which the laws cannot effect, investments will be timid or arrested, all of which will tell at once on the wage earners. Not Negroes alone, but the masses will suffer from the application of the silver thongs. But the Negroes who stand furtherest from the capitalists and moneyed people, as a rule, will suffer unproportionately. There should be no question as to how they should vote on the one proposition. The above conditions affect every man of the country regardless of race, but the Negroes have yet a greater reason for clinging to the old ship. This growing movement of disfranchisement is an issue in the campaign. It is a struggle for civil and political life. It is not one of those theories where the prevailing of the pro or con makes no material difference. The North has been trying for years to create an adverse sentiment to that set in motion by the Southern States. The great papers has held up those States to the ridicule, and to be shamed by the world for their vicious practices at mob law and disfranchisements, but in face of all of this the South has also been active in the business of sentiment making. It is needless to say that they have been far too successful. These things, these untoward things, have not only permeated the South, but, like an army with banners, lie on every inch of conquested soil, are gaining strength and courage preparatory for a conquest of new territory. The proximity of the approaching evil dispels its terror. "Mason and Dixon's" line will soon be reached and passed if the Republican party does not show great voting strength as a protest. If a division of the Negro vote should have the tendency to stay this march of dishonor, it would be the merciful thing, but it is not the division of the Negro vote, but the Negro per se that is the issue. Disfranchisements are not unheard of practices; they are fair when fair. But when the laws are so twisted and distorted that they apply only to Negroes then they are a species of persecution that should be resented by all honorable means. Let the Negroes be deserving of enfranchisement, and then demand it. Let the Negro become his brother's keeper and see that his brother does not infract the laws of the State, society and custom unduly and demand a freeman's privilege, but that is another question. * * * * * * * * * It will be a spectacle rare in the history of nations and people if we find the Negroes helping to rivet on their own chains of sardom. The Republican party is the spiritually high-minded party as between the two great parties. The Republicans as a party has never been known to commit one base act against the Negro. It has always thundered its friendship for the Negro right from the "throne." It has not been always willing to wage a fratricidal war over complex questions that even wars cannot settle, but it has guaranteed the fact that the Negroes may not expect to see their privileges lessened by any acts of theirs. The Republican party will not be held derelict as to any of its past actions. What an individual may say or do in the heat of passion or even studiously for that matter will not be balanced against the party. The administration has proven its friendship for the Negro in every conceivable way, except to fight again for them as Bishop Turner desires. And in passing, it may as well be said that a war growing out of these questions would be to the disadvantage of the Negro. War has done what only war can do; it brought about physical relief. That other bondage resides in the heart; it must be taken by other means or remain forever in force. Outward acquiescence will be the semblance of conviction from within, but sleeping opposition will survive the scourge of the armies of an Atilla. Disfranchisements are special race grievances. The Democratic party is solely responsible for that order of things, and as such it has been petitioned time and time again to relent in its merciless warfare. The State of Georgia, one of the most thickly populated States in the Union, had a change of heart on that subject. It runs the risk of the same black peril, yet there are no unusual disturbances. It rolls up its usual Democratic majorities. It appears that that condition should satisfy other States of the South. The burning of Winfield Townsend, a Negro, in Elmore, Alabama, is another shocking exhibition of racial relations in some sections. This disgraceful occurrence took place, last week, according to the most improved style, without hitch or jar after ballots had been duly taken for the manner of his taking off. Townsend, according to report, was guilty of attempting the heinous crime of raping, in which he fell short of his purpose. Admitting that he was guilty, we, as usual in these cases, have not one word to say in his defense. A man that rapes or attempts to rape any woman, white or black, any man, white or black, should suffer the law's severest penalty, but the law should be very careful as to its violation. There are sections of the country where to be associated with the opposite race is equivalent to crime. Negroes knowing that should govern themselves accordingly; but whether they do or not the law nor the people cannot be justified in making the infraction of a social law tantamount to the invasion of the law of the State. It has been known, and shown, that Negro men who have paid fearful penalties were more sinned against than sinning. However, it is not the object to set up a defense for Townsend. We presume he was guilty of the charge, and we say further that such punishment as he received would make the stoutest heart quail and quake, even to hear the story recited, yet the man Townsend had no right to choose his manner of death. That is to say his offense was so great, if guilty, that what became of him is of no concern. But was the law obeyed? Was he treated as a white man in the matter? And is not this the kind of thing that, more than anything else, tends to engender racial hatred? The whites are brutalized by the action of the mob. The dead are awesome, gruesome at the best; but what must be the constitution of those who deliberately plan and carry out the hellish programs with the nerve that would serve up a stalled ox? Is it an artificial civilization after all, all gloss and veneer? A mass meeting was held in Cooper Union, New York, last Wednesday evening, for the purpose of protesting against the infamous practice of disfranchising the Negroes. The meeting was noted for its extreme enthusiasm Men and women were swift to denounce the outrages. They sang "John Brown's Body," the effect of which moved over the audience as a tidal wave. It was moved as one man. "This is more than a political meeting," exclaimed Bishop Derrick. "The trinity constituted of the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth amendments is to be violated. Rescind one of these amendments and they are gone. If it is done in Louisiana it may be done New York. If the ballot is taken away from you slaver, may also be re-enacted, and without any asking of consent from you. I call on you black men to wake up. Where is there a better place to start the ball rolling in our Cooper Union? Spirits of Negro soldiers who fought to build up and to set free this country, I call on you speak to night! Speak, speak, speak k, so that these, your descendants, may hear you and wake up!" "Amen," sighed the audience. The reception tendered Rev. R. F. Hurly, of Allen Chapel, A. M. E. Church, last week, was a very notable affair. Many prominent citizens and a large and enthusiastic audience showed their appreciation. Bishop Grant, J. W. Young and Dr. S. A. Furniss made appropriate speeches. THEY WIN HIS PRAISE Colored Soldiers and Their Valor Lauded by Gov. Roosevelt. From the Chicago Daily News. Cet. 8. Governor Theodore Roosevelt explained for the first time yesterday to a reporter for The Daily News his reported antipathy to the colored soldier. In Scribner's Magazine for April, 1899, there appeared an article by Mr. Roosevelt, which the Democrats assert reflected upon the bravery of the colored soldier. This article has been used as a campaign document, and has been widely circulated among the colored people of the country. "The Democrats have attempted to make a mountain out of a mole hill." said Gov. Roosevelt. "In the article referred to I made mention of an incident that happened at San Juan hill. Case of a Captain's Order. "I had orders to hold a certain position and was supported by the 10th cavalry (colored). The position was uncertain and we needed every man available to make the stand. Two or three of the colored soldiers started to the rear in search of water, as ordered by their captain. I rebuked the captain for lessening our force, and commanded the men to remain. The statement I made after that, so near as I can remember, was, 'I have orders to hold this hill, and I intend to do it. I will shoot any man that gives up this position.'" "This is the whole story in a nutshell, and the efforts of the Democrats to make political capital out of the simple incident shows what small campaign methods they are capable of using." Praises Colored Men's Bravery. "My position with the colored people is too well known for these political tricksters to undermine it. I would be the last man in the world to say anything against the colored soldier, because I know of his bravery and his character. He saved my life at Santiago, and I have had occasion to say so in many articles and speeches. The Rough Riders were in a bad position when the 9th and 10th cavalry came rushing up the hill carrying everything before them. "The colored soldier has the faculty of coming to the front when he is needed most. In the civil war he came 400-000 strong, and I believe he saved the Union. He has done excellent work in all of the Indian campaigns, and while I was in the West I had a number of opportunities of witnessing his wonderful work. He saved a massacre of the 7th in 1890 Their Help at San Juan Hill. "At San Juan hill the colored soldiers rendered an object lesson to all of the soldiers assembled there. They sung and fought and pushed the laggard troopers up the hill, and the great victory at that point was theirs as much, if not more, than any of the soldiers there. "The colored man can vote for whom he pleases. He can follow the dictates of his own conscience. That is why he has the franchise, to exercise it, and use it for his best advantage and the advantage of the country, which he has served so honorably with his sword, but I take great pleasure in saying that he is a first class fighting man." At another place will be found the reply of the president of the great Baptist Convention, which recently met at Richmond, Va., to The Freeman of a former date. The letter defends the position of that convention, which did not allow Miss Lillian Clayton Jewett the privilege as a speaker on its floor during the sessions. The lady has become interested in the race, and she felt it a duty to express herself to the convention. The reply is extremely courteous and sheds more light on what was considered a strange procedure. We do not think it wise to discuss the letter, but submit it as it has been submitted to us. The country at large will draw its own conclusions. In the death of editor R. C. O. Benjamin, of the Lexington Standard, the race suffers a great loss, and the newspaper fraternity a ripe scholar and an able editor. Benjamin was a little violent at times for his geographical situation, but he was ardent for his race and meant only to advance its interest. He was known and respected for his manly 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. 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The Freeman tenders its regrets and condolence to his bereaved family which has become suddenly saddened by the distressful happening. New Store thick and fast on and very worthy armiss. He was local staff, acting usual week. He is County Republi worthy of the is honors with consul to Bahia. Honors are falling thick and fast on our esteemed townsman and very worthy citizen, Dr. Sumner Furniss. He was appointed to the medical staff, acting during the great carnival week. He is also a member of the County Republican Committee. He is worthy of the distinctions, wearing his honors with ease. Mr. H. W. Furniss, Consul to Bahia, Brazil, South America, is expected home this week. This will be the first vacation enjoyed by Mr. Furriss since his appointment to the position he now holds. We are manufacturers of SKIRTS and GOWNS, for opening sale on Monday 250 fine walking skirts positively worth $5 00 each $8 00, for..... Save retail profits. Indianapolis Garment Co. Charleston, S. C., has 80 000 whites and 35 000 Negro inhabitants. It is said that the relation between the races is more cordial than any city in the South. Dr. I. B. Scott of the Southwestern Christian Advocate has been making a tour of observation in the illfated city, Galveston, Tex. He gives some very vivid pictures of the wide destruction that marked the path of the terrible storm. In Kansas City the Negro principal of a school for colored children has been buying poorer grade houses in select white neighborhoods, where owners of adjacent property bought him out at an exorbitant advance in order to keep out colored neighbors. He admits having done this, but claims to be within his rights. The board of education is considering his removal from the principalship. Mr. C. Augustus Butler a young colored man scarcely more than twenty years old has established a fine business in Annapolis, Minn. It is Known as "Butler's Department Stores From all indication the business is well named. Richmond, Va., has a shirt factory which employs 200 colored girls and an iron works employing 300 colored men. The National Baptist Convention which recently met at Richmond, Va., numbered 1560 delegates, among whom were: 7 bankers, 75 newspaper men, 60 college presidents and professors, 58 authors, 38 photographers, 125 lawyers, 111 physicians, 205 doctors of divinity, 28 doctors of philosophy, 285 who had received the title Master of Arts from their alma maters and 1100 pastors of churches. The Rev. A. Wakefield, former pastor of Jones's Tabernacle has returned from the annual conference of the Louisville district, at Henderson, Ky. Rev. Wakefield has been appointed presiding elder of the Indianapolis district, with headquarters at this city. The Rev. W. H. Chambers, a pastor of Jones's ```markdown ``` Silk Sale Satgrdav. IMPERIAL WRITENER THIS AND THAT. Saturday will be a big day with us. Our low prices and square dealing draw the crowds. 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Illinois Street 40 N. Illinois Street Tabernacle, has been assigned to that church for the ensuing year. Dr. Sumner Furniss of Indianapolis was one of the twelve Republicans selected to accompany Roosevelt to the city. He was the only colored man on the committee. There are 18 colored Baptist churches in the city of Richmond, Va., with a membership of 12,042; 3 Methodist churches, one Catholic, one Episcopal; 79 colored teachers in the public schools but no colored principals. All the principals are white. Dr. B. F. Watson, the able secretary of the Church Extension Society is not only a sweet singer but a forceful and able speaker. He has studied every phase of business connected with his department and represents it in a plain straightforward and business like way—Ex. Bishop Grant at all of his conferences, lifts collections for the flood sufferers at Galveston. In the Iowa conference, $41 00 was collected. We do not know what was collected at the Illinois conferences, as we left before it adjourned. The Iron Moulders' Union of New York, has decided to admit colored workmen on an equal footing. The Trinity Lycesum has been organized at the Holy Trinity Baptist church, Brooklyn, N. Y. The Afro-American State League of Illinois will meet in Convention October 14, at Springfield, Ills. Questions in the interest of the race will be discussed. Morris Brown College celebrated Founder's Day Thursday Oct. 4. 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Chas Wits, Brest Lindsay, Oscar Wills, Prof Jas A Teach, Robert Wood id, Sidney Kaus J. De Wand, Geo W Mekis-ick @ Jones | Wiil'ams, Claborne Maley dW. WaltasesT A Maron, Wesley Walker, 0 2 Martell, Wa [Wright B,J. Te Merona Aven” — | Watta. At Mocioudy. i. Me | Willams, AD MoMorre L a.a8 A| Wright, Ld Mine two Macks) | Wikis, @ 1900 -ROUTE— 1901 1900 ROUTE— = 1901 Resco & Houtaxos, Bio Mivsremn Pesrtvat— Grote, Ney Oot 1a" Durham, 18: Rateleh 16; Sumpter, S C.17; Camden, 18; Chester, 19; Vaarene, 3 Nasuviiee Sronenra(Ruseo & Holland Mgrs.) ioite Bwiley ae Ys 13y, albany, 15, 18617; Ten. i 1 Inuow’s Kino Rasres Co, (WH Tebam Man- Ager) Chragoy Ch Oe€ 14 to 20. Chsusan Jontta SisoHns — Tarvis, Ont. Oct 38: Hpsorvilies tbe Caynea, 1) Aylmer, It St Gay Coons Prow Danitows (Herbert LaShea Uviager) = brook, Towa. ctid: Dysart, 1 Siringeite, oy darion Ht; Casende, 8% ynusoy Bos." New any Axorexer Sorrm Co — ial Vid Neb Ose 18: Superior, 14; Wash tneton, 1b; Concordia, Kans, 16, Al H, and Mamie Holman send re- ards to all friends, James Chappelle sends regards to all friends, and is now residing at Tampa, Fla, RH, Barnett, 468 Hndson street, Brooklyn, N. ¥., would like to hear from friends. Theo Redding, the trombonist, sends teurds to James Lacy, J. 8. Walker td Josie Small. Write me at Jack waville, Fla. Cole and Johnson are presenting for therst time in Indianapolis, to large ‘idicuces, their entertaining comedy, a “Trip to Coontown.” Lew Payton, prineipal comedian with Harrison Bros,’ New and Ancient South company, was highly entertained by White friends, after the ehow in Ne- Trask City. The Douglass Club of New York City five ‘heir seventh snnnal clam bake aud cating at Fox Island Porchester, NY. Oct. 7. Many of the well known Perforuiers and sporting men of the race Were in attendance, Morshall, Ind, Notes Liberty Bell Concert Company is eomposed of the folowing artists: Madame M. L. Ter- 3. soprano; Mrs, W. Hl. Bunt, muzzo Sprauo; Mr. J Staton, tenor; Mr. W. H. Hoot, baritone, are giving concerts forthe bailding fand of Rev, Taylor's sharch of Rockville, Ind, Lew Payton writes from Harrison. Bron’, Minstrela—“'We are still touring THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Nebraska to good business. This show is @ winner, can't lose. Jesse Smith, our tramp comedian, has some new ideas which never fail to score. Tricky Sam is getting a pace for all buck dane ers. The company would hike to hear from friends. The team of Bailey & Fletcher closed with the “A Rabbit's Foot” Co, in Brooklyn, N. ¥., and joined the “Black Sensation” Co., under management of James Walker, sole owner. He is a colored gentleman of business, and has madeasuccess with his company. Watch ‘The Freeman for our big card, as we read The Freeman in New York every week. Clarksville, Tenn., Notes from D. B. Rice's Ladies’ Orchestra, ete —We open- ed to good business near Union City, Oct 8, displaying the 8. R. O. All the Indies are doing well. Miss Florence Radford, known as the “Nightingale,” will coon join os, I want first class lady musicians. Seemy “ad.” this page. W.B. Abernathy, the “Bowery Boy,” atter enccessfally conducting a dancing school here, took leave for home Oct. 9. Cincinpati professional items.—Next week at the Blne Ribbon Smoking lab rooms there will be a reception given in honor of Cole & Johnson’s “A Trip to Coontown” Co., which will play here the same week. John Rneker writes to Iken & Co., of this city, that his new song is making a hit all through the south. John L. Hill and Frank Polk, the celebrated singing comedians, send regards to all professional friends. They are filling an engagement at Lancaster, O., this week, and will play Dayton, O, next week. Ralph Devine, the cele. brated trombone player, has lost his mother; death came to her Sunday last All the professional people of Cincinnati extend their sympathy. Notes from Allen, Quine & Oakes New Orleans Minstrels. —Business good. ‘We ran in Paris, Tex., two days behind Mabara’s Minstrels and one day ahead of the Georgia Minstrels. They came in the next morning, about two hours before we pulled out. The boys were glad to meet each other, and talked of old times and the future until the con- ductor shouted all aboard Mr. Allen is spending a few days.with us. Mr. F. Castry would like to hear from D. Des- dune and Pompan. Mx-L. Glover, our slack wire arcist, met an old friend, James Osborne, with the Georgia Min- strels. F. T. Viccas, violia, claironet and crayon artist, says be is still fooling them all. The-company sends regards to all friends, Al. E. Holman, our agent with Lin coln J. Carter's “Down Mobile” com pany, write.—“We are now in oui third and last week in Chicago, anc while playing proprietor’s own honse the criterion, we played to record break. ing business, and on one occasion we displayed aspecialsign, reading, ‘There’ not standing room for this performance. the Smalls have added a pickinniny t¢ their specialty; Mrs Small using it fo the illustration of her greatest hit. She received several bogquets during the Chicago engagement. Mrs, Mamie E Holman and Mrs, Nellie V. Small were recipients of several dollars thrown ovet the foot-lights to them for their original and unique way of portraying their respective specialties. The ‘Down Mo. bile’ quartette are: Al. E. Holman, Charles J. Hoss, Pearle Hunter and Charles T. Small; having had to dis. pense with Alex Johnson for specific reasons. Boys the head will do it every time. The Smalls send regards to friends and Charlie Moore. Address us in care of The Freeman. Notes from Slayton’s Jubilee singers,— “We are now about to leave Chicago for the northwest, and while we are loath to commence onr regular season we all regretted to leave our many friends, which was made more ead by the cor- dial reception tendered us by the pro- prietor the Buffalo buffet, Prof. Hen- derson Smith. This gentleman the pro- fession all know, and a more genial gentleman would be hard to find. The ‘company was seated at 10:30 p.m, with ‘Al Tutt as toast-master, and after a sap of wine we began to partake of the refreshments prepared by Alex Stephen- son, Chicago's favorite caterer, when we were interrupted by the mixologists, Reubin Hicks and Mack Rutherford, and I regret to say that when a call was made for a song one of our number was trying to find another key. Onur parting was made short by the appearance of day light, and as we had to make the 11:80 train we fear some one has left a grip behind; but many friendly grips were given with God's speed and a safe return. We all wish the Buffalo suc- cess. Regards toall friends.” Notes from Col. J. D. Hopkins’ Big Clorinda Co.—‘‘Onr company numbers 70 people, under directions of W. H. Proctor; P. Delaney, musical director; Babe Alexander assistant stage man- ager. Weopened at the Music Hall in the exposition building, St. Lonis, Mo., Oct. 1; onr great plantation first part is as spicy as.can be put together; each song received encores nightly and the olio stars spares no pains to knock the house a twister, Theolto as per arranged: Miss Fannie Jeffries, the queen of prima donnas, charms the audiences with her mellow sweet voice. The Dorsey team, Jim and Ella, double act slack wire and ballad dance artists; Bessie Hamilton features the Goo Goo Eyes song with a sextette of ladies and gen- tlewen and never fails to bring the house with them. Then comes the famous Mozart quartette, which consists of Babe Alexander, Richard Barrett, Lonis Charwin und Charles Young. Mr. Young receives one and two cnrtain calls singing the ‘Holy City” as the Choir Boy; then comes the Big Clorinda which sends them away howling. Will Hughes and Alonzo Normin, two tenors, closed Oct. 6 to attend the carnivals at Indianapolis and Terre Haute, Ind. Wm. Buckner would like to hear from Major Ben. F. Payne, Dan E Washing- ton and W.R. Baker, aldress, 111 N. 18th street, St. Louis, Mo.” Notes from the Original Nashville Students combined with Gideons Min- strel Carnival (nnder direction of Ruseo & Holland )—‘'We are entour for the east, and from appearances the show takes well, aad the banner marked suc cess hangs before us. Below yon can jndge from the roster of the company, ‘starting from head and going to the ex- treme end: W. A. Junker, business manager; L. E. Gideon, manager; Col, W.E Faller, m xdvance with a corps of assistants; Mrs. Ida Wright, treas- urer; Mrs. SE Dodd, wardrobe lady; Prof. 8. E. Dodd, bandmaster and chief of orchestra; Frank Clermont, band- master No. 2 band; James R. Douglass, stage manager; Charles —, stage car- penter; Ed. Winn, conversationalist; the principal comedians, viz. Bobby Kemp, the singing and dancing comedian; Judy Glenn, Skinner Aarris, R. Devine, Ben- ny Jones, Harvey Goodall, F. Kirk; our ballists are, W. C. Craine, N. Johnson, E. J. Loomy, Ed Williams, J. Mober- ly, basso; our specialties are, Ed. Winn, in descriptive and quick picture draw- ing, singing Policeman 42; Bobby Kemp and his one man band; Desdune & Har- ris, Frank Kirk, the one man mnsical artist; Judy Glenn, monologist; George Bailey, trombone soloist; Henry Carter, Charles McCurdy, J. Loomy, J. Pleas- ant, Campbell Bros. Ed. Williams, Frank T. Patrick, James Norman, A Copeland, Marsh Craig, the boneless wonder; Alfred Creig. Charles Me- Curdy sends regards to Harry Prampin and wife. _ Charles R. Parker, of Rusco & Hol- land's Big Minstrel Festival, writes — “We have just finished the eleventh week @f the season 1900-1; business con- tinues good. We showed in three dif- ferent states ast week, Tennessee, Ala- bama aud Georgia, and the Saturday's stand, which was Rome, Ga,, was book- ed instead of Anniston, Ala, that place being cancelled for some reason better known to the management. Now we will tell you about Birmingham, Ala Yes, we showed at that big Southern city and we simply ‘cleaned up,’ there ‘was a slight down ponr of rain but thst did not in any way interfere with the big sale. We played in the New Jeffer- son theatre at Birmingham and before the band played in front, the entire house was sold; we played to standing room aud the show went big in every particular and Mr. Rusco still wears a pleasant smile over the big event. I will not speak of any particular feature for the entire performance was appland- ed from beginning to end, and this is the unanimous opinion of both the press. and public. The audience was simply amazed; our beautiful scenery and fault- lees stage settings astonishes and pleases everyone, in fact this ts really the best minstrel this management has offered in years. The band, the orchestra, the choruses, the drill and all of the special- ties and scenery are not excelled by any show on the road, and never in the history of minstrelsy has such beautifal and expensive scenery been carried by a minstrel show. Our show is the stand- ard with the pablio, and always makes’ good. Sammy Davis of the team of Farber & Davis, purcuased a beautiful sorrel mare while in Pulaski, Tenn., for his especial use. Eddie Farber has been on the sick list for the past week but is now much improved. Pete Stanley is well again and has returned to the sheep skins. Tom Melutosh is making a big bit singing Ernest Hogan's very latest enccess, ‘De Congregation will Please Keep Their Seats, Kuse dis Bird am Mine.’ The company send regards to all friends.” | The Canadian Jabilee Singers and Imperial Orchestra opened their season October 1 at Woodstock, Ont.,, to a large and enthusiastic audience. The com- pany numbers eight people, and demands the atteotion of the public. Mr. Carter can’t help but feel provd that he has suceessfally secured, this season, the following high class artists: Marie Dores, soloist, New York; ©. F. Fran- ces, tenor soloist, Philadelphia; Edwin 8 Thomas, basso soloist, Chicago; Na- than Warner, trombone, Chicago; Wal- ter Cary, cornet; L. A. Lucas, leader orchestra and Freeman representative, Indianapolis; Mrs, Wm Carter, accom- panist; Mr. Wm. Carter, manager and proprietor; Duke, bass. The Wood- stock Sentinel has this to say about the company: “The Baptist Church choir is due the thanks for the treat enjoyed by a large andience recently. The Canadian Jubiles Singers and Imperial Orchestra, who have been applanded on two continents, appeared before the Woodstock audience, and it is safe to say none who heard them were disap- pointed. The company numbers eight, eixof whom form an orchestra, The entertainment was strictly high class, and the special featores: Mr. O. H. Frances, the celebrated tenor, certainly possesses more than ordinary attain- ‘ments, and his solo, ‘Dreams,’ was highly appreciated; likewise his hnmor- |ous rendition of ‘Woman, Lovely Wo- man,’ bronght forth the house Marie Dorsa, the soprano soloist, was| the fa- vorite. Her laughable seléction, ‘Sad Sea Waves,’ fairly carried the audience by storm E 8. Thomas, basso. posses- ses « voice of great depth and feeling, and sang ‘Asleepin the Deep’ and ‘Rock- ed in the Cradle of the Deep,’ with good effect. The orchestra with its popular airs, also won much applause. The solo ‘on the trombone, Liberaler’s Polka,’ by Mr. F.N. Warner, was well received, ‘The whole program, in fact, was ad- mirably carried ont. Editor Freeman.—I find in your issue of Sept 22, under the head of “Tom ‘The Tattler,” an article concerning the ‘Hottest Coon in Dixie,” which isindeed quite a snrprise to me. Knowing as I do the reputation of The Freeman and the standard of the gentlemen compo- sin« the staff I hesitate to believe that you thoroughly underetand the present sitnation of the “Hottest Coon m Dixie.” Let me first atate that Mr. Miller is the one and only boss. I have never yet seen Mr. Miller in ench a state from in- toxicants as to render him unfit for bnemess. Do you know any colored man in the theatrical profession who has so much managerial ability that he can afford to spareany? Can you ex pect a jabilee manager to quit jubilee work and develop into a top-uotea the- atrical manager in one season? Mr, Miller impresses me as a. conscientious gentleman endeavoring to do what very few people, save a few, can do, and that is manage a theatrical company. Mr. Johnson was not turaed down for the so-called Eastern syndicate, but he quit and the manager did not object. Kelley has been given absolute control of the stage, which is due every atage man- ager. Speaking of the “Trip to Coon: town” episode, do yon mean to say that Kelley conld influence snch intelligent men as Tom Brown and Jesse Shipp, also Sam Corker? This is rather a flim. sy statement, and any one knowing Brown, Shipp and Corker knows that they are men influenced only by the dictetes of their own conscience. Iam prond to know that the “Hottest Coon ‘in Dixie” is the Western theatrical mon- ument, and also to state that the ‘‘Hot- test (oon in Dixie” is one of the theat- rical monuments of the country. ‘There isno doubt that the dove of peace will again be in the ascendency and the Hottest Coon” will continue to bea credit to the black race. Mr, Johnson impressed me as being a very intelligent xentleman, and I pause to believe that he is the anthor of such misleading in- formation. Hoping you will give space for this in your columns, and not wich- ing to draw out any controversy, Iam yours for justice Winirax. B. Enis, Vocal Director, Baritone, “Hottest Coon in Dixie.” Wewev Pointers. Paducah, Ky., Special —Since W. A. Ross and A. W. Miller have become secretaries of Ceremenial, No. 1, K. & D. of TT, the m mbers are hereby asked to meet them at the Castle hail, Broadway between ist and Qnd streets, the first and third Tuesday nights in each month; G. E. Marshall, C, M. Mr. and Mrs, G. E, Marshall were visitors to Mrs. C. C. Chatman in a lovely overture List week. David Pittman, agent for The Freeman has been exiended a cordial invi- tation to the call meeting of the drill corps of the U.K. 7, Remember The Freeman agent has a sprained ankle and you should send him your news and money. H. B. Davis, J. A. Morton and J. W. Moore have returned from Louisville, Ky., where they went to attend the B.M. C., meeting. C. H. Brooks, an old Padueah boy, and his wife, now of Philadelphia, are in the city visiting relatives and friends. Mr. Brooks was re- elected Grand Secretary of the United Order of Oud Fellows for the fifth time. The scandal monger was abroad last week and he had b tter tread slowly as they are after him. Politics are beginning to warm up down here, and the republicans are beginning to shape themselves up for the battle for baliots, Their gain on the first registration day was 332 votes. Victory for Yerkes and civil liberty in Kentucky seems assured. Col. Barker, the evangelist of St, Louis, Mo., is spending afew days in the city. Robert Harris, of this city, who has been traveling with Forepaugh & Sells Brow’, circus is at bome again and employed as cook at Mr. Stertze's candy kitchen. Willie O'Neal is expected to leave for St. Louis on the 17 inst, Miss Nannie Mooty, of Hopkinsville, Ky., is in the city, John Mathers has POPS SOOO OB OO OOOO 0000 COOO RUSCO & HOLLAND'S ATTRACTIONS ; pea edna $ RUSCO & HOLLAND’ = 9 successor to Richards & Pringle’s ) 3 3 $ BIG MINSTREL FESTIVAL < NOw THE LARGEST AND BEST, mous Billy Kersands, John Rucker, Allie Brown, e eee ao MoRiec s andl tey etieaee McKissick and Jones, Fountain City Quartett ¢ BEER Gio racecar cen g +6 @ RICHARD & PRINGLE’S e ea Famous Georgia Minstrels 3 8 “fae Beslowetd Seanbopse and Bentasky Mnorseagy sar geaeing 3 rs aoa ase Original Nashville S 3 wee ee e GIDEON S MINSTREL CARNIVAL e wa DIRECTION OF RUSCO # HOLLAND. JT ethiss Some ue ate eae, arate zaraae $e a toma. > Ce } — tn preparation for next season, The Powerfal Ssusational Dramas The Red Hand ses8 a1 iding | é ote bere ee ee 3 DS ee : ce eens RUSCO & HOLLAND, 346 Wabash Avenue, : 9000000000000 00000SCCCoSOR 5 we a Originators of Tented Minstrelsy + ALLEN, QUINE & OaKkes Equal Owners.... THE WORLD’S LARGEST MINSTREL SHOW. TWO BIG BANDS. A TRAIN OF CARS, ONE HUNDRED PEOPLE. TRAVELS THE YEAR ROUND A, G. ALLEN, GEO. W. QUINE, JNO. H. OAKES ages acca Trearaene ‘WANTED—Good Musicians and Performers that donble. Also good Novelty acts We use Colored talent exclusively. Address: GEO. W. QUINE, Manager, care The Free man, (ndianapolis, Ind., or National Printing Co., Chicago. a 3 Fifth-Street Opera House,2%,i:%. ve iy LYNCHBURG, VA- Of the Grand Fountain U. O. T. R., owned and controlled exclusively by colored people— A first-class place of amasement—a splenutid one night stand. Large crowds to greet good Dire Allcolovad otpen vanlas thutova ore sien rava aun nas 2 Rl A ‘Street cars from door to all parts of the city. W. 8. WOODSON, CatgF AND MaNaGee OLARIONETIST, Band and Orchestra, Biches @ Pigs Geren te soa pan ‘Fermanet adres 6 Pam JAMES WHITE. Comedian En route with Black Patti's Tronbadonrs. Permanent address The Freemam, SO For RICE’S LADIES’ CRCHESTRA--Lady Cor- netist, Trombonist, Bass and and Violin’ player, q,Sther lady Muslotane waite, eth arat wge Aer ee ae ata Durserer” “Adazeen PROF. D. B. HICH, Clarksville, Tenn. ee Cornet and 2¢.Viotin Coubrette Thos J Lewis AT LIBERTY Nellie May After November 10th we will be at liberty. This closing the second season with Lowery's Vandey tle ace Goneert eond of te Forepsugh-uells Bros Cieeus ons adiinens ee THOMAS J LEWIS: Cure of he Weeenianior Olrous after Nov.10,) 5119 Usthegs Grove Ave’ Oniseeeh purchased a Jet and will build at once on Jackson street, Miss Mary Mackey was cealled to the bedside of her sick sister on Jast Wednesday who fs residing in St. Louis, ‘Arthur Reynolds, who shot Mich Pope, was acquitted in the case last Thursday morning, it buing in self defense. Misses Annie and Lettie Boyd are visiting trends in Hopkinsville, Ky. The Golden Leaf clab of the Washington street church, met with Mrs, Malinda Powell last Friday evening, Parties having bills tobe collected will please send for David Pittman, at J. W. ‘Moore’s grocery store, 7th and Adam streets, There is to be an entertainment given a gentleman oh the 29 iast., in the Lincoln school. The Freeman reporter holds an invitation to the affair. Now cuess boys. Miss Lula Aker, of Mayfield, Ky., is the quest of the Buckner family. Jobn Gary wants to see his customers at Elmer Willis’ barber shop, 126 court street, where he has been employed. Mrs. Mollie Nichols, who has been visiting in Mayfield, Ky., has returned home. Mrs. Logan and daughter, Clara, who have been on the s:ck list for quite a while, areup and out again. Mrs. Edua Clark is indisposed, James Campbell and Muss Lizzie Travis are visiting in Memphis. You will find The Freeman on Market Saturday evening and at Lancaster's drag store on Sunday; David Pittman, ogent. Mrs. Ageie McQueney, Mrs. Harriet Jordan Mrs. John Smith, George Woods and Robert Savrage are indisposed. Mr. end Mra, John Miller were presented with « fine fine baby girl last week, Mra, Mattie Ash- ford is able to beoutagai. Master Norman, who has been sick for some time, 1 reported better, Mrs. Charlie Pease left this week for her former home in Dyersburg, Tenn. wo live. FOR SALE...... Oue set of silver tone 8 24 in all Address Cua. WiCLtAMe, 1201 Barnett Sts Kau a: City, Kem o-care of the Freeu an, Tnciatap Ns, Tad. ees cae P ie Primeipal Cossedian Scott's Minstrels wAuG toe fonmeking of Uinence Powell woult have amused any audience ven oF: Fo eojoyment to wlustrel, mith aud} kea"—¥e Worth Mail-Loegram So LEw's F. WRIGHT -..+..BOY TROMBONIST...... Season 190-01, Richa ds & Priogle's Farm Geurgia Min-trels Per. addreas 6 Freeme ——————— Seaares A few more business firms like Mme, Turner's will solve the race problem. While in New Orleans this summer, I stopped at @ house where there was a child with a very sore head; it was covered with oue solid teal) and was awful to look at, but in afew weeks’ time the child’s hesd was to all ape pearance perfectly well. To my surprise I asked what cured it end was told, that they used Mme. Turners Skin and Scalp Soap with hot water, and that it worked likes charm; soI went down to 1312 Carondelet and bought acake for my face which was fairly covered with bumps aud blackheads, Ihad spent seversl dollars for different preparations but they failed every time, bat after using Mme, Turner's Skin and Sealp Soup for a few days, every bump and black- head were gone, so I considered that was the best 25 cents I ever spent. I also hear thie soap was used in some of the hospitals there, so I say again such merit as that will go far toward solving the ruce problem. 5, FLeumes, 41 Clarkson Street, N. Y. KNOW THYSELF OR THE HEARTS OF MEN By J. D. Howard. KILL RIGGERT RESPECTED. THE "PANEL." As Jack glanced over his shoulder, upon leaving the park, a smile of satisfaction beamed upon his face; as, he noted how admirably his plans were working. "Poor Brown!" he mused, "you will, no doubt, pay quite dearly for your trip to the—'Windy City'; and, will find, that—Sowing the wind,' is quite an expensive undertaking in Chicago." It was quite dusk when Brown bade adieu to his fair companion. "At eight o'clock sharp," observed Gladys, coyly, as Brown assisted her in boarding the car. At eight promptly," he replied, smilingly, "you may expect me." After the car had moved off, he stood for a few moments gazing after it, seemingly in profound thought. "I wonder" he thought, "what will be the outcome of it all? I certainly ought to consider myself a much complimented man; having ingratiated myself into the graces of one so fair, without any effort on my part to establish the relation, whatever. And married too;" here his brow contracted slightly, "I should very much have preferred it otherwise, but after all,—what does it matter? I am in Chicago; and, as Jack says: 'when in Rome, do as Romans do.'" Thus reasoned, our selfish, foppish-friend, from the village. Well would it have been, had he heeded this rebuff of conscience, and allowed his nobler nature, and earlier regard for the sanctity of virtue, to have asserted it's-self. But, like many another, who possesses more money than brains, he permitted the delusive glare of a shrewd woman's well-studied flattery, to cause him to arrogate to himself, the ability of a regular—"Lady-Killer." Under the strain of vanity thus aroused, Brown concluded to put aside all scruples, which, might otherwise have been considered; and, resolved, to carry out the affair to the end, cost what it might. So, calling a cab, he got in, and gave directions to his hotel. "I'll be hanged," he muttered impatiently, as the cab proceeded on its way, "if it doesn't appear strange, indeed, that I should be in such confounded bad luck. Two opportunities within the past twenty-four hours, by which, quite a neat little sum should have been won,—and lost them both! There is one thing very certain—I am either a 'Jonah' to Ashten, or he to me, I know not which. At any rate, I think I have made my last wager in Chicago. It is going to be dencedly embarrassing, making overtures to that stupid clerk, for the advancement of funds. I suppose it must be done, since I have no other alternative, at this hour, when every place else is closed. I cannot permit foolish pride to stand between me and my anticipated pleasures of the evening." Having agreed upon this plan of replenishing his purse, preparatory to his coming escapade, he leaned back in his seat, closed his eyes, and, from the carnal smile upon his face, was, no doubt, enjoying some very pleasant reveries. While he is thus pre-occupied, let us leave him, for the time being, and look into the—"Modus Operandi"—of the next scheme, to which he is to be introduced. The—“Panel,” is one of the oldest blackmailing-schemes now extant. For the victim, in this daring caper, is chosen a man of social distinctions, as well as means. When the individual to be victimized possesses only one of these attributes, the success of the undertaking is rendered extremely problematical. This mistake rarely occurs; and, then only, through misinformation on the part of the “Locater,” who is the party, in whose hands is intrusted the delicate task, of forming and cultivating the acquaintance of the victim; finally, bringing about an introduction to the woman in the case. As has been stated, the individual required, is some good, and plious (?) old bachelor, or reputable man of family. The mistake referred to, to which seldom occurs, lies in the selection of such a person. The game is operated by three accomplices: The injured (?) Husband; the Wife; and the "Locater." The object envolved, is to inveigle the victim into a compromising position with the wife; when, they are confronted by the husband; he demands from the victim, who he intimidates by cover of a revolver, or otherwise—an indemnity for the saleniation of his wife's affections, and the betrayal of his honor. If the man proves to be one without sufficient social pretensions to warrant his "hushing up" the affair by handing over his purse, or check for the amount demanded, the game is blocked; and the foiled operators, are forced to allow, the would be victim to retire. In order THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. that a tint of realism may be supplemented to the condition of affairs, the husband indulges in a perfect tirade of threats and vituperations; but, with all, the victim, is permitted to go his way, without further molestations. This scheme is worked, principally in the larger cities; where, the material required, is more abundant and susceptible, by virtue of Environments, to the ends and purposes desired. Upon the woman, in the little drama, devolves the most important character. She must be, both handsome and accomplished. These two qualities are indispensable to the success of the scheme; for, as has been said, the victim is always selected from the upper classes, making it imperative, thereby, in order that sufficient desire may be generated, as will cause him to run the risk of a scandal,—that she be his equal, if not superior, both in intelligence, and refinement. Alas! that women, beautiful and ac- complished, should so blaspheme the Being who created them for noble, and high attainments, as to barter and traffic nature's generous gifts for gold, in such infamous callings. Yet, it is true; and the Nineteenth Century, with all its arrogance and pretentious boasts of an advanced, and Christianized civilization, cannot deny it. The older method of conducting this swindle, was to have the man playing the role of "Husband," secreted in an adjoining apartment to that occupied by the guilty wife and her paramour. The wall between them, having a panel adroitly removed, over which, from the side exposed to view, is pasted wallpaper of the same design as that used throughout the room. This is done with so much dexterity and precision, that it is impossible for one to detect the deception. From this occult position, the fellow is enabled to hear all that transpires in the other room; and, at a given signal, bursts through the aperture and confronts the pair. Here, an excellent opportunity is afforded the husband to parade his dramatic ability. When the funes of his assumed rage, at what he has discovered, have subsided the frightened victim finds himself minus his money, or its equivalent, and, as quickly as possible, betakes himself to quarters more tranquil, leaving the really guilty pair to enjoy the hilarity of the situation. The trick has been somewhat modernized in later days, as will be seen by the methods adopted in bringing our gay young friend Brown, with in the coils of Gladys Gray. As per agreement, Arthur was impatiently ringing the bell at the "White Front," as a neighboring clock doled out the hour of "eight." The summons was answered by Gladys in person, who warningly raised a finger to her lips, cautioning Brown to silence. In an excited under-tone meant to convey the impression of a much agitated mind, she bade him follow her up stairs. Brown was conducted to the apartment in which we have seen Miss Gray upon another and different occasion Upon entering the room she pretended to lock the door, but in reality, left it unlocked. Brown stood in the center of the apartment, carefully observing the actions of the woman, wondering at her stealthy, nervous movements. Turning to him with one of her most bewitching smiles she invited him to a seat, remarking: "I must compliment you upon your punctuality. You must excuse my agitation, which you, no doubt, have noticed. Since I saw you this afternoon, I have received a communication from my husband; in which, he states he will be in the city tomorrow night. Quite sufficient cause for my perturbation is it not?" As she finished, she indulged in a low, rippling laugh which had a reassuring ring to it. The bewildered Brown began to twist, uneasily, in his seat. During the above explanation he had beenfurtely taking in his surroundings. The room was indeed, to all appearances, complete, as regarded the many little appertenances common to the boudourir of a newly married couple. A gentleman's smoking-jacket was hanging conspicuously upon the back of a chair; his slippers were placed, prominently, on one side of the grate, so as not to escape the notice of the most casual observer. One of the handsome, glass doors of the wardrobe were swing-slightly ajar, in which could be seen, hanging from their respective fastenings, in tasteful assortment, a complete outfit of male attire. When Brown gazed upon these formidable objects, his face paled perceptibly, and, notwithstanding the fact, that he knew full-well the extent of sin he was commiting, and it's concomitant risks he at the same time, felt renewed uneasiness, by being thus forcibly reminded of them; "For, Conscience doth make owards of us all." Noticing Brown's troublous abstraction, the woman quickly cloaked her demeanor, in a mien, so distinctly indifferent and merry, that our village friend was soon set at ease again. After a few moments spicy chat, the woman, apparently actuated by some strange impulse, arose from her chair and stood directly in front of Brown, gazing steadfastly into his face. Her exquisitely gowned figure, assisted by the soft rays of light from the chandelier above, was shown to a pleasing advantage. Every line of the symmetrical contour was distinct. The pose produced a picture, well-calculated to excite the baser nature of men, more familiar with the rugged path-ways of criminal art, in women, than Arthur Brown. There was a moment's pause; and then in a peculiar voice, Gladys commenced the tragic drama, into which, poor Brown was soon to be drafted, an unwilling actor, by remarking: "Arthur Brown, by some means, now unknown to me, you have succeeded in winning my love and confidence; have caused me to ruthlessly put aside the holy vows I have but recently plighted at the altar. I dare not consider, even for a moment, what this rash folly, may, at some future day bring upon my head. I stand before you to-night, a pitiful example of what a young wife left too much to herself and own amusements, may come to. As I told you this afternoon, in our interview at the park, Arlie, my husband, is good to me; that is, so far as his limited means will allow him to be. But, by virtue of his position, as a 'traveling sales-man,' I am deprived of so much of his society that it is difficult, at times, tor me to realize that I am married at all. Being a woman, with a woman's soul, and natural inclinations, am I to be condemned for longing and craving for what I have been taught, all my life, to love and admire—society—gayety,—and pleasure?" When she had finished the well-studied little speech, she managed to squeeze out a few tears. Her remarks had the required effect upon Brown; who, immediately arose from his seat and folded her tenderly in his arms. "My darling," he said, "weep no more; you shall have all that money will secure, in future, to make you happy. I shall take you far away from your present surroundings, where, we shall live only for each other, and our mutual love." He kissed away her tears, and, re-seating himself, pulled her down upon his knee. She told him, in an artful, beguiling manner, much about her past life, and her husband. Finally, she took from her bosom a letter, and read it to Brown, which ran as follows: Indianapolis, Ind., Oct. 3rd, 1892. My Dear Wife: Owing to a speedier adjustment of my affairs than I anticipated when I wrote you from Cincinnati, I am overjoyed to inform you, that I will be home on the 6th inst. Expect me. Lovingly yours, ARLIE." After reading the letter, she gazed anxiously into Brown's face to note the effect of it. "Let me see," said Brown thoughtfully, "to-day is the fifth,—by jove! what if anything should turn up making it possible for him to reach here tonight—?" "Good Heavens!" exclaimed the woman, springing to her feet. "Do not speak of such a thing—I shudder to think of it!" At this sudden exclamation, Brown's face grew deadly pale. His eyes flashed and sparkled like a hunted stag at bay. "I'll be 'confound' if this isn't becoming deucedly serious," muttered he, to himself. Observing the effect of her words, and what an easy 'mark' poor Brown was going to be, she became emboldened, and continued to pour into the frightened youth's ears a rather lengthy account of her husband's ugly temper when aroused. This, of course, was a part of the game; and, it scarcely need be added, that this sort of information was not likely to prove conducive to Brown's peace of mind; whom Gladys had discovered to be an arrant coward. Just here, she coughed three times, in rapid succession, which was a cue to the fellow standing in the hall outside, who had been intrusted with the character of the "husband," to be on the alert, as the time for his—camp de main was near at hand. Bending tenderly over Brown, Gladys began to fondle and caress him, remarking: "Dear Arthur, we have gone too far now, to turn back. I am yours and will accompany you any place you may see fit to take me." At this juncture, while Brown's head was tenderly pillowed upon her breast, seemingly in the very ecstacy of devotion, the door was rudely thrown open with a loud slam, and, in it, stood the stalwart form of Jake Arnold, who, with valise in hand, and his overcoat thrown carlessly across his arm, presented a perfect picture of a man just back from a journey. "What does this mean!" thundered he, from his place in the door, in a voice calculated to chill the blood of the stontest heart, under the circumstances "My God! It is Arlie!" screamed Gladys, throwing her arms above her head in despair. "Yes; Arlie!" roared Arnold, the very embodiment of out-raged honor as in a decidedly "King Richard" fashion he stalked tragically into the room. Brown had risen to his feet; his features were death-like in their whiteness, and he trembled in every limb. He tried to stammer out something, but the words were frozen in his throat by Arnold thrusting a huge revolver of ugly calibre under his nose. Gladys darted forward and clutched his arm, just then was heard the sharp click of the weapon, denoting a failure to discharge; (this was another bit of sideplay, prearranged, to add realism to the situation); "Great God!" wailed Gladys "do not stain your soul with murder!" "Out of my path! Base, designing wanton!" yelled Jake; flinging Gladys violently to the floor. During this little "side-business" between Jake and Gladys, which, it must be admitted was admirably conducted, the frightened youth made for the door. But the wily Jake was on the alert; and, springing forward, seized Brown with his brawny right-hand, by the nape of the neck, and with a powerful jerk, hurled the lad to the floor, as though he had been a mere pigmy. Gladys was silently continuing her role, by lying lifelessly upon the floor; to all appearances, in a perfect swoon; never moving from the position in which she had fallen. As Arnold tightened his grip about the throat of Brown, he uttered a tirade of epithets, too vile for repetition. "Spare me!" shrieked the miserable Brown. "I will give you anything—do—do—anything—you—you—say, only spare my life! Did you spare me?" hissed Arnold into his ear. Listen man;—for God's sake listen! I am possessed of means—will give you any any amount, only —!" "Out with it then;" thundered Arnold, slackening his hold. Brown hastily produced a roll of bills and handed them to Arnold. "It is not enough;" growled Jake. "Why man, there are five hundred dollar bills in that roll." "It is not enough;" repeated Jake. "I must have more. A thousand, is a paltry sum for a wife's affections. That amount alone will satisfy me. "What says ye?" "I—I—agree;" whined Brown. "Come then, here is pen and ink;" said Jake, dragging Brown across the room to a small escritoire. Hastily producing his check-book, the work was soon accomplished, and Arnold had the desired paper in his hand. "Now then, my gay young heart-crusher, let me give you a piece of wholesome advice; listen. I am leaving the home you have wrecked for me, forever. Let this be a lesson, lasting and beneficial. If I find upon presentation, that you have deceived me, in any way, as to the validity of this check, all Chicago shall on the morrow, under what circumstances you signed it. Otherwise, you will never hear from me again. Now sir," pointing to the door, "you may go." Brown did not need the second invitation; but, descended the stairs, in a gait, a degree more lively, than he had ascended them, a short while before. Once upon the side-walk below, he wiped the perspiration from his excited, flushed brow, and, as quickly as possible adjusted his disarranged neck-ware, smoothed over his "college-trimmed" locks, and hastened down the street, disappearing in the darkness beyond. Brown had scarcely reached the bottom of the stairs, when Gladys sprang with agility to her feet; and she and Arnold indulged in one long, continuous roar of laughter. Here the door was again opened, but with less violence this time, however, and Jack Ashton, with a smile upon his face, and a cigar in his mouth, strolled nonchalantly into the room. [To Be Continued.] Milwaukee News. milwaukee news. Milwaukee, Wis., Special—Rev. J. Lewis, formerly pastor of the A. M. E. Church of Manmouth, Ill., has succeeded Rev. R. Knight as pastor of the St. Marks A. M. E. Church here, and delivered an eloquent sermon to a large congregation Sunday last. Rev. R. Knight has not received his appointment so far. The Christian Endeavors Society will convene next Sunday evening for the season of 1900 and 1901 at 7:30 at the St. Marks A. M. E. Church. The Young Men's Sunday Club will convene Sunday, October 7, 1900, at the St. Marks A. M. E. Church at 3:30 p. m. for the season of 1900 and 1901. Mr. s. J. Hunter, the founder and principal of the Hoxubex Industrial School near Macon, Miss., addressed the Chambers of Commerce from a platform and succeeded in raising a large sum for the institution. Mr. Hunter was also requested by several prominent Milwaukeans to send some good servant girls here to work in private families, as colored servant girls are in great demand in Milwaukee. Capt. J. B. Buford has resigned his position at the Davidson Hotel, and accepted a position with the Republican Central Committee. Walter Mills has accepted a position with the Republican Central Committee. Mr. J. W. Field, of Greenville, S. C., is in the city, and can be found at the Planktoning. Mr. Field is an ex-druggist of Greenville, S. C. Capt. E. Saunders has returned from an extensive visit in the East. Mr. and Mrs. Coleman, of Omaha, Neb. are in the city and stopping at the Hotel de Potter, on Cures Weak Men Free. 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He captain employs from eight to ten Afro-Americans. Kid Wheeler, champion checker player of White, the Northwest, has been defeated by James Williams Ashworth, who will be pleased to hear from show, some champion player from the South. John Address E. Blackwell, Plankton House, manager. The Roller Club will give their first plain dress ball Saturday evening, Oct. Mr. 6, at West Side Armory. John Dugan man and ager. ```markdown ``` THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. SPORT EDITED BY NED LMO BEE The Brooklyn base ball club still leads in the race for the national championship with the Pittsburg team a fairly good second. Oscar Gardner, the feather-weight pugilist, will travel about 5,000 miles and fight 8 good men this month, barring accident. --- Gus Ruhlin refuses to fight either Joe Walcott or Kid McCoy; branding them as fake fighters, and neither of the two would be a drawing card. Frank Childs has accepted Tom O'Rourke's offer to fight Joe Walcott against any heavyweight in the country, but O'Rourke will not consider Childs as long as there is any prospect of matching his man against one of the top-notchers in the heavyweight class. Three world's records were broken last week in New York. They were 100 yard swim, made by E. C. Schaeffer, in 1m, 53-55; throwing the 16-pound hammer, by John Flanagan, 169 feet, 4 inches, and Maxwell W. Long, who ran a quarter of a mile in 47 4.5 seconds. * * * Thomas W. Lawson, owner of Boralma, winner of the Transylvania stakes, at Lexington last week, turned over the winner's share of the purse to Secretary Wilson, of the Trotting association, with instructions that it be divided among local charitable institutions. It is to be hoped that colored charities received their full share. --- MACFARLAND DEFEATS HURET. In the bicycle contests at Vincennes, Paris, France, McFarland easily defeated Huret, the Frenchman, in a 25-mile paced race. Time, 40 minutes and 11 seconds. The International scratch race, 1000 metres, resulted unsatisfactorily. Cooper was beaten by Vanoni by half a wheel. The crowd protested against the award of the judges, declaring the race had been "fixed." Cooper himself entered a protest, which will be heard next Wednesday. Time, 1.58 2-5. 感染 A match has been arranged between "Kid" Parker, of Denver, and Joe Gans, of Baltimore, for the light-weight championship. It will be pulled off sometime between November 15 and December 1, either in California or Colorado, before the club offering the biggest purse. Parker has proven himself a tough proposition, but Gans should win without taking any risky chances. This fight, wherever fought, will likely be largely attended, as both men will be in fine fettle to do battle for Frank Erne's title, since his retirement. --- AN AMATEUR HUSTLES TAYLCR Hartford, Conn., October 2.—"Major" Taylor defeated W. S. Fenn last night in a match race for the one-mile championship of America. The race was run in heats. The first heat was declared off because Taylor fouled Fenn near the finish. The second heat went to Taylor, who made a pretty race, carrying Fenn at a merry clip the last half of the mile and sprinting a quarter. Fenn finished a wheel length behind. The time was 2:25. In the last heat Taylor again set a rapid pace and won by three inches in 2:19 3-5. --- The opening of the Charter Oak Atheletic club at Hartford, Conn., last week was well attended by visiting and local sports who were anxious to see Joe Walcott punch the face off of the "Mysterious" (?) Billy Smith in what was to have been a 20 round go but Smith saved himself from inevitable defeat by deliberately fouling Walcott in the 10 round. The men fought a rattling "roughhouse" fight in which each man did all that he could in violation of the rules made and laid down by the Marquis of Queensberry that the referee would stand for. Walcott had by far the best of the fistic argument, Smith claimed after the ninth round that he had "hurted" his hands on Joe's bullet head, so that they were practically useless as weapons of offense and wanted to quit. Johnny White, the referee, wouldn't hear of this, so in the tenth round Smith got out of further fighting by deliberately butting the "Black Demon," for which he was instantly disqualified. Macon has the following to say of Joe Walcott: "The night Walcott defeated Joe Choynski at the Broadway Athletic Club I said to Tom O'Rourke: "Tom, if Sharkey ever gets gay with you you can probably get even with him by matching Walcott against him." Tom and the Sailor have quit, and the match that I then suggested would be one worth crossing the continent to see. This week O'Rourke, on behalf of the "Black Demon," reiterates his challenge to all the big fellows except Jeffries, and especially names Sharkey as one of the big ones that Walcott wants to meet, saying that Joe feels certain he can defeat the Sailor. I would like to see these men matched. I have no doubt they would make a rattling good fight—for a few rounds—but after that I think Mr. Walcott's fighting days would be at an end, for barring a chance blow I think Sharkey would give him such a body drubbing as would take all the vim and all the fight out of him for the rest of his days. THE WAITER (CONTINUED FROM THIRD PAGE) or workers; for, upon the brow of a picturequee mountain sets a beautiful modern chapel, known as Smith Chapel, where public worship is encouraged and lectures and literary entertainments favored. These privileges certainly have given the atmosphere of Hot Springs a most desirable sweetness. Mr. Smith has built up a large enterprise known as the Troy Steam laundry system at his present home, Covington, Va. This plant which is entirely modern in every detail with machinery worth over fifteen hundred dollars, is patronized by all the best citizens of Covington and towns in the immediate vicinity. Every feature of the laundry is modern and run upon a systematic scale. Several skilled workman are engaged, and the plant affords superb means of support to many families of Covington. C. S. GRAVES. Alias Black Satin--Reputation as a Cake Walker. A. B. Mr. C. S. Graves (alias Black Satin) the cake walker, has a wide reputation as a champion. Mr. Graves has won several cakes, not only in Chicago, but throughout the South. Mr. Graves carried away the immense cake at the entertainment, cake walk and vaudeville Thursday evening. Sept. 20, 1900, at the Chicago Beach Hotel, receiving a storm of applause from all quarters of the house. There were many con, testants of a professional degree, who took part, but Mr. Graves carried away the honors. He walked again Monday evening, Sept. 24, at the Hyde Park Hotel. Miss Lulu Patterson, professional cake walker, walked with Mr. Graves. 一 Mr. W. H. Fossett, contractor wall paper cleaner, paper hanger and caloiminer, office and residence 2701 Dearborn street, Chicago, is doing an extensive business throughout the city. Mr. Fossett holds an enviable position in the United Brotherhood. We wish him success in all his undertakings. A scheme is on foot to establish in Buffalo a hotel for the accommodation of Negroes. A recent Negro enterprise is the establishment of what is known at "The Hughes Pharmacy" in Philadelphia, Pa. It is the largest drug store controlled by colored people in that city. Dr. P. W. Ray the colored druggist of Brooklyn, N. Y., celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of his business life there August 24th. Dr. Ray is 76 years of age owns his drug store at the corner of South Second and Hooper street, and is doing a prosperous business. OZONO IS KING OF ALL HAIRTONICS BE WARNED. By honest methods and is to-day the only gen- ence, and possessing the confidence of the colored excited the capidity of the unprincipled, who, to get injurious to the hair and skin, and dangerous to health and life. Be warned; don't send your money to get only in return a mass of lard and tallow and animal fats, that injure your hair and cause it to fall out, destroy its growth, and cause you to become bald. Deal with a legitimate firm, who will treat you fairly and give you value for your money. 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An analysis of the vote in certain pivotal States in 1896 shows that the Negro holds a clear balance of power, and either by voting or refraining from voting can settle the battle for the presidency. McKinley's majority in California, 3,291; colored voting population 8,090. Deleware, majority 4,195; colored vote, 6,300. Indiana, majority. 18,421; colored vote 12,000. Maryland, majority, 34,215; colored vote 45,000. Kentucky majority, 958; colored vote 58,000. West Virginia, majority, 12,000 colored vote 9,000. Agents Wanted We want an agent in every city and town not already occupied. Write us In the Spanish-American War EDWARD A. JOHNSON Famous School History of the Negro Hair M. C. Price $1.00. Agents Wanted. BY CONTAINS: First Here of the Navy a Colored man of the Daring Charges made by Negro Soldiers at San Juan Corral, a town killed at the post while diving a cannon and saved the Royal Bidi in Segregat Bay. The raise the American flag on San Juan Hill. 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It seems that Dr. Hurley aims to take advantage of the bishop when he goes to his church and the bishop knows it. The death of Master Otto Washington Harrison occurred at the home of his parents in Lockwood street. The young man had been a sufferer of bronchitis for several weeks. The remains were taken to ( harlestown, Ind., Thursday for interment. The Rev. T. E. Wilson, A. M. Indiana's pride as a pulpit orator, has been, at the request of Bishop B. W. Arnett, D. D., transferred to the Ohio NewYork Store (Established 1853) Sole Agents BUTTERICK PATTERNS Indiana's Great Dry Goods Emporium. COMING 10 THE CARNIVAL? 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. Conference and stationed at Xenia, O. Xenia has a colored population of about 3000; the membership of the A.M.E church is over 300. The church is a beautiful brick building with a basement and main auditorium, seating about 600 people. The church owns one of most beautiful and well appointed parsonage in the state. The music is furnished from a very large pipe organ, while the choir is simply superb. Rev. Wilson has received a most hearty welcome from the conference and church also. Indianapolis Garment ...Company WASSON'S THE SATURDAY Some Popular-Priced Fall Dr We have told you of the countless high-c brought out for this season's business---but here ican made, but rivaling the foreign clothes in Simpson Chapel Notes. Simpson Chapel Notes. Rev. Edward L. Gilliam D. D., pastor 11th and N. Missouri streets. The services last Sunday were well attended, both morning and evening. The pastor preached at each hour, and the congregations enjoyed the sermons. The Sabbath School is increasing in numbers, and in interest, and the pastor, with the Superintendent Dr. Morgan hopes, ere long, that it will be the largest in the history of Simpson Chapel. The Epworth League, under the leadership of the newly elected officers, with President Knox at its head, expects to make it a power for good in the church, and community. Next Thursday evening the Literary Department, Abram Hewitt, V. P., will begin the study of the lives of great men, with that of Frederick Donglass. The public is cordially invited to attend these meetings each Thursday evening. The States of Tennessee, North Carolina, Kentucky and New York will make their regular monthly settlement of Revenue collected, on the fourth Sunday in this month, and they hope to have at least $250 00. Gov. Ferguson of Kentucky is actively at work, while the others are close at his side. Gov. Knox of New York desires every citizen of that state to meet at the church at 3 p.m., to morrow, Sunday. As it is of the utmost importance that there be a full attendance, it is hoped that not one will be absent. New citizens will be received at this meeting. The Choir is determined to stand second to none in the city, and with their new organist, Miss Jennie Miller, will have regular rehearsals, and the members and friends may confidently look forward to rich musical treats in the near future. The sick are on the improve, and Mrs. M. S. Johnson, Miss Mamie Hawkins. Mrs. Cassie Jackson and Bro. Daniel Browder are all able to sit up, and hope to be outere many days. The pastor, Mrs. Carrie Rose, and Mrs. Cassie Jackson will attend an Epworth League and Sunday School Institute at Bloomington, Ind., Oct 18 to 20. Do not forget the special New York meeting Sunday at 3 p.m. Pastor's subject Sund y 10:50 "Come." 7:30 p.m., "Go." The evening services will begin promptly at 7:30 and close not later than 9 o'clock. Interesting Notes. Vicksburg, Miss., Special-Miss Geraldine Marshall, Corine L. Haray, Emma Hatten and Lara Mohan left for Jackson College. Tuesday, October 2. Miss Zella Jefferson left, Sunday, Sept. 30, for Atlanta, Ga. She will attend school at Spellman's seminary. Miss Jessie Roberson entertained the 20th Century Club Wednesday night. Refreshments were had in abundance. Those present were Misses Maud G. Loneth, Fannie Jones, Eugenia Dangerfield, Lillie Gillispie, Lila Nelson, Annie Johnson, Deline Moore, Minnie Tyr, Lethla Gordon and Clara Jones; Messrs. F. D. Leonard, Edward H. Sterling, George Williams, J. E. Brown, Manual Leonard, Will Owens, Thomas M. Duckner, Parker Mathews, Frank Arnold and Louis Laughter. The soda fountain at the People's drug store is now conducted by Prof. James Chavis. He has in stock only first class syrups, and the soda is always ice cold. The fount and its attachments are up to date in every particular, and the Prof. is the embodiment of courtesy and politeness. The public is urgently invited to call there for cold, refreshing summer drinks. The following young ladies are, October 2, for Mary Holmes Seminary: Miss Maud Hinton, Lizzie Foote, Rosa Buck, Bessie and Alberta Barnes, Estelle Rollins, Samantha Wasinning, Hattie Williams, Minnie Bankston, Amelia Jackson, Menia Clark and A. J. Goodman. Those who left for Clark University, Atlanta, Ga., were Misses Mattie Kelly, Pet Perry and James T. Dillard. The grand rally and basket meeting in Speed's Addition, to morrow, Sunday, Oct. 14, 1900, at the New Vicksburg Mission A. M. E. Church, promises to be a grand success. All sister churches and congregations are invited. Dinner at 4:30 p. m. Come out and help us in this effort to Christ. D. D. Foote, M. D Foote, C. H. Jones, trustees; M. J. Wright, pastor. Mr. Sam Durpure is quite sick at his home on Main street at this writing. Mrs. Mary Leonard is on the sick list at her home on South Mulberry street, Mrs. Bettie Moore died Friday, Sept. 28, and was buried Saturday morning at 10:30 from Mt. Herodon Baptist Church by Rose Hill Tabernacle No. 20, love and charity. Rev. R. E. Anderson performed the last sad rites. Monday, October 1, about 3 o'clock p. m. five colored men were buried under a caving bank south of the A. & V. turntable. Three of them were seriously hurt, who were taken to the hospital for treatment. The men were grading down a hill for the railroad company when the bank caved in on them. Orange U. Taylor, a popular young townman, will hereafter represent The Freeman in this city, Jesse W. Williams having resigned. We hope for Mr. Taylor a bright future. The Freeman will be on sale every Saturday morning. Five cents per copy, Orange U. Taylor agent. All news intended for The Freeman must reach our office not later than Wednesday of each week. O. U. Taylor. Thomas M. Buckner and Clay M. Turnley return d, Friday night, from Mumphis, Tenn., after a brief visit to that city. LADIES' Tea Gowns Waists Skirts Etc 40 N. Illinois St. INDIANAPOLIS, IND many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse W. Williams are glad to know that their infant son, Norval Henry Williams, is improving. The Freeman on Sale Copies of The Freeman on sale at Coleman restaurant 1214 Wylie Ave Pittsburg, Pa., every Saturday. Chattanooga Notes. Chattanooga, Tenn., Special—The Phoenix Club gave an entertainment at the Immaculate Hall on Friday night, Sept. 28. Mr. G. W. Oakly, who conducts a barber shop at 315 W. 9th street, has returned from Cincinnati, where he has been on a pleasure trip. Mrs. N. Barge seends regards to her dusband, Mr. C. N. Barge, with the H. G. Allen's New Orleans Munstrels. To Africa $15 00 You can go to Africa now for less than $20 by the African Jubilee Emigration Society. Seed 10 cents in stamps for full printed information. 25 acres of land given you as soon as you set to Liberia. T. A. Dumpl, St. Oliver 801 Stevens avenue, Nashville, Tenn. SEATON THE HATTER 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 $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 Cure is the only positive cure known to 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 giving the patient strength by building up the blood and assistance of doing its work. In its curative powers, that faith in its curative powers, that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure. Send for list of testimonials. Address, F.J CHENEY & CO, Toledo, O. Sold by Druggists, 75e 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. THIS AND THAT. As usual Cram's Magazine for October reaches us with a full table of contents, laden down with practical or timely art cles concerning just such subjects as are before the public for general discussion. Three or four articles have to do with China; Our Foreign Commerce, The World's Doings, from a historical standpoint, Hawaiian Folklore, The Transvaal War, Politics and Politicians, also being among some of the most attractive titles Perhaps the pages that will be read with the most attention are those in when Mr. A Logan, in his "Washin on Corridors," sets forth the unsavory early history, as heeler and boss, of Richard Croker, Emperor of New York. Editor The Freeman:—Your efforts to make The Freeman the leading colored paper are appreciated. The stage column is a weekly pleasure to look forward to, without its assistance I feel the colored profession would be lost from each other W. A. Hilyard, manager Hilyard's Orchestra, St. Paul, Minn. WANTED - ACTIVE MAN OF GOOD CHARACTER to deliver and collect in India a ford manufacturing house $800 a year, manufacturing more than one performance required. Our reference a bank in a activity. Enclose self-addressed stamped enclosed manufacturers. Third Floor, 34 Dearborn S. Chicago. Fall Dress Goods 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 Seven 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 $ 5 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. No-elty Bedford Cords, best autumn coloring, 59c sorts. All wool Camelshair, more popular than ever before. 75c value. Exqui- Aut...site Our workrooms have t Modeled closely after the imp Dressy stylish and exclusive, Saturday's Tren 3c for Apron Ginghams Knotted damask fringed Towels, size 20x40. Superior bleached damask Napkins, 75c quality. 54 in. Table Padding, 45c quality, for 100 Comforts filled with pure white cotton, silkline covered, yarn tied, worth $1.50, for Ladies' onting flannel Skirt Patterns, full size Carpet Sweepers, best makes, worth $1.75, for Ladies' Jackets, in black and Oxford, tailor-made, worth $5 00, for $2.89 for $5.00 Skirts Ladies' all-wool Skirts, in dark gray camelshair, percale lined, waterproof binding, worth $5.00, for H. P. WA-SON & CO. Lost Relatives. Our moth r's name was Macy Sanders, our father's name was Richard randers; they are both dead. I want to find Corilla Eizabeth Sanders. La s Sanders and William Fry丹 does a brother. My name was Anna Mariah Sanders all of Jefferson county, Ky., near Middletown. Any information concerning any of the above named pe sons will be the same received. Address Anna M. Dowing, Memphis Mo. Scotland county. WANTED--To find the relatives of Rose Etta A kins who came from Richmond. Va., year-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. Mrs. MATTie Dugged hs the management of Nicholson Host-l where business will be conducted n a st i dy first-cia s principle. Espeia rate- to the theatrical prof- sion Little Rock Ark, Oct. 3 1900 Geo. L. Knox Eq., proprietor The Freeman, Indianapolis s. Ind. Dear Sir - Enclosed find $1 00 in payment of my subscription to The freeman. It was simply an oversight that I have not remitted are thus. The Freeman is indispensable at my home Never let it stop coming until I advise you to do so. Hoping that you and yours are well, I am sir, yours with great respect. BISHOP GEO W. CLINTON. Students Wanted. Any colored man who wants to prepare himself for the Christian ministry can do so by entering the Phelps Hall Bible Training School connected with the Tuskegee Institute Worthy and earnest students who want to prepare for ministry or other Christian work and have no funds, will be given an opportunity to work their way through in a way that need not interfere with studies. For further information, address. B oker T. Washington, Tuskegee, Alabama. tf 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 1313 Carondelet street, New Orleans, La. Flanner & Buchanan, FUNERAL DIRECTORS 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 Camelshair Plaids, 56 inches wide, for. .38 Botany's celebrated Worsteds in the illuminated effects, extra width, $1 25 cloth, for..... tumn H we turned out some rarely beautiful imported patterns, but Americaniz ive, the appearance say $ 5 oo, b emendous Bargains White and mottled Castile White and matted Castine Soap. .15 Gold eyed Needles in tubes 2 for. .59 Compound Talcum Powder. .84 Safety Pins, all sizes, doz. .84 Eclipse 200 yds. spool cotton, black and white. .98 36 in. all-wool Dress Goods, latest patterns, worth 40c, for yard. .98 Black Crepon, 42-in. wide, worth $1.00 for. .25 36 in. all-wool Plaid Dress Goods, all colors worth 75c, to day for. Ladies' 5c Handkerchiefs. .89 All silk brocade Ribbons, worth 60 yard, for. .98 Boys' all-wool Suits double breasted, navy blue blazer, satin lined tailor made, worth $6 50, for. .98 Bunting, national colors for decorating. .98 Boys' heavy school Suits, neat patterns, nicely lined, worth $1 75, for. .28 Boys' all-wool 2-piece Suits, worth $3.25, for. THE BUSY GROWING STORE. Flanner & THE LA 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, DIANIANAPOLIS Dr.Joseph H Ward OFFICE HOURS: 8 to 10 a.m. 1 to 8 p.m. 6 to 8 p.m. OFFICE AND RESIDENCE 4351 Indiana Ave., INDIANAPOLIS New 'Phone 1974| Old Phone 1-6490 FITCH'S PURITAN GUM For fine trade sids digestion - B ausifies the AN GUM, and take it - Ask for PU-RI AN GUM, and take it MRS E A WEBB Fire Millinery and Hair Goods FALL HATS TRIMMED & UNTRIMMED NOW READY. 112 N. Illinois St. INDIANA POLIS IND New Subscribe for The Freeman. Zubelines, all the latest colorings, for ..... 98 Celebrated Rose Habit Cloth col- ors and black, 56 inches wide. $1.00 Plaid back rainy-day Skirting. 56 inches wide, heavy weight $1.50 grade, for ..... 98 ats At Sev-en-Fifty hats for this week's selling sed, to meet the popular taste, but they are marked at $7.50. s, New Basement 23c for 50c Shirts Ladies' fast-black fleeced Hose, worth 15c, for ..... Ladies' and children's' derby ribed fleece-lined Underwear, worth 35c, for ..... Ladies' 40-bone Corsets, in white and drab, all sizes, worth 50c for Men's fancy derby ribbed fleeced Underwear, worth 50c, for. Men's 50c Working Shirts, extra heavy, fast colors, for. Men's checked Working Blouses, worth 35, for. Ladies' 85c percale Wrappers, in stripes and figures, for. Ladies' $1.25 flannelette Waists, French flannel patterns, made latest styles. $1 39 for $3.00 Jackets Children's Jackets, sailor collars, 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 GENERY and Bonnets Latest Novelties. Illinois Street. MUELS 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 cor- respond with a lady object Matrimony. No trifler. Address GENTEEL 1014 W 10th Street, Los Angeles, Cal.